Buckle up, because Trapped in a Soap Opera Chapter 10-20 is an emotional rollercoaster that swerves through identity swaps, corporate betrayals, and romantic turbulence! Sera Shin, once the queen of dramatic meltdowns, is now calmly orchestrating power plays that leave even the coldest hearts melting—or fuming. From coffee spills to secret ledgers, every chapter screams plot twist. And just when you think you’ve caught your breath—boom!
Trapped In A Soap Opera Chapter 10: Unexpected Proposals
Trapped in a Soap Opera Chapter 10 begins with Jia dragging herself home after the chaotic event. Hoping to improve her image, she ends up tangled in a power struggle. However, she takes solace in the few real friendships she’s made. Sadly, she drank too much and almost tumbled down the stairs, collapsing halfway.
Enter Ro-un, who finds her sprawled out and tries waking her up. Jia, clearly drunk, mumbles about the stairs and how she’ll never reach her room. Ro-un, trying not to laugh, lifts her up, fearing the chairman and madam will scold him. Jia, in her tipsy state, calls herself the “black sheep” and assures him that she’ll be scolded anyway. He helps her to bed, but when she tugs at his hand, it leads to an awkward moment of closeness. Later, in a half-asleep haze, Jia asks if Ro-un is close with Seon, mentioning that Seon kept talking about him at the event. Ro-un, confused, denies it, and Jia falls asleep mid-conversation.
A few days later, Jia hires Ms. Lee as her secretary and starts taking control of her life, focusing on her checklist: dump Jae, manage Ro-un, and tackle her last problem — the Blond Menace. Blondie shows up, claiming they’ve never run into each other at work. He grabs Jia, asking why she keeps ignoring him. Jia, frustrated, tells him to talk to her secretary. Out of nowhere, Blondie asks her out. Jia, stunned, refuses, pointing out she’s engaged to Jae, and she heard he’s also engaged to Seon. With that, she storms off, leaving Blondie confused and fuming.
Trapped in a Soap Opera Chapter 10 ends with Jia moving forward through her chaotic life, while Blondie is left questioning everything.
Chapter 11: Awkward Lunches and Heartbreaking Pasts
Trapped in a Soap Opera Chapter 11 begins with Jia (still stuck as Sera) bravely suggesting to Ro-un that they should eat lunch together, claiming she’s officially sick of cafeteria food. Shockwaves ripple through the office as everyone watches the two legendary “rivals” sitting side by side, sharing a meal. Meanwhile, Jia and Ro-un struggle to survive the world’s most awkward lunch.
Trying to break the silence, Jia asks about Korean food. Ro-un, suspicious, asks if she’s always liked it. Jia nervously jokes it’s “muscle memory,” secretly panicking — Wait, did the real Sera hate this stuff? Ro-un quietly notices how… different she seems, and admits aloud that seeing them eat together is downright bizarre.
Cue a painful flashback: a very young Ro-un in a shabby home. His depressed mother — a once-hopeful actress — accuses him of lying about working part-time, convinced he’s plotting to abandon her like his father did. Hurt and terrified, Ro-un flees the house. Later, she tragically passes away, leaving Ro-un alone in a rented room, just a middle schooler, while neighbors gossip heartlessly about their pitiful life.
At the funeral, Ro-un receives a letter from his late mother, revealing a bombshell: his real father is none other than Iltae, the powerful chairman of Jeong Seongwon Group. She apologizes for hiding the truth, urging him to reclaim his rightful place before it’s too late, ending with a heartbreaking “Love you, Ro-un.”
Shattered but determined, Ro-un marches into the glittering world of Chairman Shin — the man who receives him kindly, recognizing his resemblance to his birth father. As Ro-un steps into the luxury of Shin’s world and meets his polished family, Trapped in a Soap Opera Chapter 11 ends with Ro-un bitterly realizing: these people have completely flipped his life upside down.
Trapped In A Soap Opera Chapter 12: Rich People Problems and Silent Battles
Trapped in a Soap Opera Chapter 12 begins with drama exploding inside the Shin mansion. Shin’s wife, Yuhui Song, is absolutely furious, yelling at her husband for bringing Ro-un into her house. Shin stays calm, warning her to watch her words — everything he does has a reason. She hisses that Ro-un is just leeching off them, while Shin coolly reminds her that legally, Ro-un is the son of Chairman Jeong. Succession is already handled.
Yuhui, however, isn’t buying it. She accuses Shin of favoring Ro-un like his own son. Shin finally snaps, shutting her down and telling her to stop creating a scene. Over a tense dinner, Shin compliments Ro-un’s excellent grades, encouraging Sera to learn from him. Sera sheepishly jokes that she only inherited her mother’s “pretty face” — not her brains. The conversation rolls on, but Ro-un sits there, feeling like a complete outsider.
Later, Ro-un silently observes the massive, perfect Shin estate — a total opposite of the shabby home he once had. Determined not to feel out of place, he vows to polish himself into someone worthy. He works nonstop and eventually lands a company position through his own efforts. Chairman Shin praises him for earning it without using connections, telling Ro-un to keep making him proud. For once, Ro-un feels… accepted.
But not everyone is clapping for him. Sera, furious about Ro-un’s appointment as Vice President, literally tries to kill him in a violent outburst. Shin’s wife intervenes with a sinister smile, warning Ro-un to clean up the mess before it becomes a scandal. Bruised and battered, Trapped in a Soap Opera Chapter 12 ends with Ro-un realizing that both his old life and this new luxurious one are equally suffocating, just in different ways.
Chapter 13: Office Schemes and Parking Lot Meltdowns
Trapped in a Soap Opera Chapter 13 begins with Ro-un and Jia sharing another super awkward lunch. Jia brightly says it’s good to eat outside for a change, but Ro-un throws cold water on the mood, wondering when she ever cared about appearances. Ouch. Jia apologizes and suggests they just leave. Secretly, she had invited him to keep tabs on his behavior, noticing he’s still on edge, but hey, at least they’re eating together without a scene.
Meanwhile, Jia had already begun investigating Ro-un. After noticing he worked even while sick, she requested audit reports. Turns out, Ro-un is sneaking in support for Iris — a company tied to his close friend’s family — in the big succession battle. Jia found evidence of bribes, too. It’s enough ammo to quietly blow up his scheme.
Just when she thought her plate was full, Seo (the blond troublemaker) crashes into her workday with a business proposal… and way too much personal attention. After the meeting, Seo corners her, asking for a private talk. With no escape, she listens as he whines about her avoiding him and — surprise — asks her out again. Jia, exhausted, refuses, but Seo blackmails her using an old “broken car door” incident, demanding she meet him after work.
Later, Jia drags herself to the parking lot and finds Seo showing off a brand-new car. He insists she hop in — just for a little drive to get his precious dash cam. The “restaurant” he promised turns out to be a deserted spot. Jia, completely snapping, explodes about how everyone keeps interfering in her life. After an intense screaming fit (and Seo standing there, stunned), she smiles sweetly, saying she feels much better. Seo is left both baffled and entertained as Trapped in a Soap Opera Chapter 13 ends.
Trapped In A Soap Opera Chapter 14: Wine, Whirlwinds, and Elevator Escapes
Trapped in a Soap Opera Chapter 14 begins with Jia and Seo awkwardly continuing their “non-date” dinner. Seo casually offers her wine, but Jia reminds him that someone drove here, so drinking is a no-go. Seo sheepishly says it slipped his mind. Jia declares this will be their final meal together, though she admits, thanks to him, she got a fancy dinner and a free therapy session via screaming.
Seo cheekily notes that since their car incident, she’s been way more aggressive, and tonight just blew him away. Jia shrugs, admitting she’s got a bit of a temper. Mid-dinner, Jia checks her phone and sees someone gossiping in a group chat — they’ve spotted Seo on a date with her, assuming she’s Sera.
As they leave, Seo suggests another drive tomorrow, but Jia firmly refuses. Suddenly, Seon storms onto the scene, demanding to know why they’re together so late. Jia, fuming, feels like she’s been caught cheating in a third-rate soap opera. Seon accuses them of drinking together; Jia hurriedly denies. Seo, ever the instigator, slyly says it’s “exactly what it looks like,” driving Jia mad. Seon starts tearing up, accusing them of betrayal. Jia tries explaining, but Seon’s focus is all on Seo. Jia, beyond frustrated, storms off.
As Jia heads to the elevator, Seo rushes after her. She plans to cut ties with both, but Seo slips into the elevator just before the doors close. Heated words fly; Seo gets way too close, and Jia shoves him. In the chaos, her heel gets stuck, and she falls flat. Seo checks if she’s okay, but Jia bolts, escaping into her pre-booked car.
Just when she thinks she’s free, her phone buzzes. Trapped in a Soap Opera Chapter 14 ends with a text from Seo: “Get home safe.”
Chapter 15: Elevators, Street Food, and Unexpected Hugs
Trapped in a Soap Opera Chapter 15 begins with Jia limping through the hallway, still sore from her fall. Just as she’s about to collapse again, Ro-un catches her. She insists on visiting the hospital, and Ro-un, sighing internally, tags along. After her check-up, Jia cheekily invites him to lunch. Ro-un protests she should rest, but Jia wins — she’s craving street food, and Queen Bee Song would definitely murder her if she ate it at home.
Ro-un notices Jia feels strangely easier to deal with these days — so different that he can’t seem to refuse her. They head to the elevator, only for it to predictably break down. Jia, already resigned to her soap opera luck, hits the emergency button.
Meanwhile, Ro-un panics and starts hyperventilating. When a loud crash shakes the elevator, they instinctively hug each other tightly. Jia, mid-hug, wonders how her life became this ridiculous, but focuses on calming Ro-un.
When the doors finally open, Jia suggests sitting in the car to “catch her breath” — really giving Ro-un time to recover. Trapped in a Soap Opera Chapter 15 ends with Ro-un, still shaken, noticing again: this new Jia feels strangely… comforting.
Trapped In A Soap Opera Chapter 16: Secrets, Suspicions, and Shocking Revelations
Trapped in a Soap Opera Chapter 16 begins with Seon tossing and turning in bed, haunted by images of Seo and Jia (a.k.a. Sera) dining together. She’s furious — why was Seo chasing after Jia? Memories rush back to when she first warned Seo at an event: Stay away from Sera. She had bluntly told him Sera was engaged and just using him to make her fiancé jealous. Despite being Sera’s friend, she hated seeing Seo manipulated.
Seo’s cool response — “If the relationship’s rocky, the engagement can break” — had left her speechless and fuming. That same night, Jia had been attacked at the event, a reminder that drama always followed her. Yet, Seon still can’t help but care about Sera, even when she’s reckless.
Wrestling with her guilt and anger, Seon finally storms downstairs and, visibly upset, demands her mother arrange a meeting with the mysterious “Master.” Meanwhile, Ro-un meets CEO Palseon to discuss the upcoming succession battle. Palseon hints he has damaging information against Sera, noting she’s a real threat to Ro-un’s future. Ro-un feels torn — should he really crush Sera so ruthlessly? Still, curiosity wins, and he opens the confidential document.
One shocking revelation hits him hard. Trapped in a Soap Opera Chapter 16 ends with a paternity test showing Sera isn’t Chairman Shin’s biological daughter.
Chapter 17: Turtles, Talismans, and Truth Bombs
Trapped in a Soap Opera Chapter 17 begins with Ro-un driving around, battling his thoughts about the shocking paternity report. Frustrated, he shoves the document into his car’s dash, trying to ignore it.
Meanwhile, Seon and her mother pay a visit to CEO Palseon. In a secretive exchange, Seon’s mother hands over a golden turtle silently. Palseon smiles. Seon nervously asks Palseon to make her some protective talismans, and he agrees. After they leave, Palseon reflects that with Chairman Shin aging fast, he needs Ro-un to claim Seongwon’s throne ASAP for his own security. But there’s a new problem: Ro-un, once burning with hatred for Sera, now hesitates. Is he softening… for Sera?
Palseon scoffs — whatever change is brewing, Sera can’t change anything big. Or can she? Days later, Jia (Sera) recovers from her injury and steps out for coffee, only to bump into Seon. Over an awkward sit-down, Jia hurriedly spills everything: the car accident, the forced dinner, the blocked number. She even roots for Seon and Seo’s love story!
But Seon, sharp-eyed, questions whether Jia is even the real Sera anymore. She hints that maybe Jia’s getting cozy with Seo because she’s unhappy with Jae. Jia, tired of the guilt trips, wants to scream. As Seon walks away, she tosses a final bomb: “Are you happy?”
Jia is left standing there, utterly stunned, as Trapped in a Soap Opera Chapter 17 ends.
Trapped In A Soap Opera Chapter 18: Of Speeches, Suspicious Butterflies, and Stirred Feelings
Trapped in a Soap Opera Chapter 18 begins with Jia nervously preparing for her big moment — giving a speech on behalf of Seongwon. Ro-un, ever the quiet support system, reassures her that she can just stick to the script. Earlier, when Jia was offered the spokesperson role, she wondered if VP Ro-un would oppose it, but Baek had told her Ro-un actually backed her. Maybe because Ro-un’s already the clear favorite for succession?
As the event starts, Jae appears, representing his chairman. He teasingly asks Jia if she’s nervous now, even though she had no trouble arguing with him before. Jia shoots back, asking if he’s here to pick a fight, but Jae just encourages her to do her best.
Thanks to the pep talks, Jia nails her speech confidently. Exhausted afterward, she checks with Ro-un if she fumbled, but he smiles and assures her she did great. Just then, Jae swoops in, reminding her that as an “engaged” couple, they need to keep up appearances. Jia agrees and tells Ro-un she’ll leave with Jae.
Ro-un watches, an uncomfortable feeling twisting in his chest.
As Jae and Jia stroll through a flower-filled garden, Jae can’t help but notice how soft and lively Jia is, so different from the old Sera he knew. Trapped in a Soap Opera Chapter 18 ends with a butterfly landing on her, Jia smiling sweetly, but Jae is floored — the Sera he remembered would have screamed in horror.
Chapter 19: Of Business Deals, Broken Hearts, and a Butterfly Sera
Trapped in a Soap Opera Chapter 19 begins with Jae suddenly inviting Jia to dinner under the pretext of discussing their “contract.” But in reality, he’s drowning in confusion. The woman standing before him — so calm, warm, and gentle — feels like a completely different Sera from the one he once knew.
Flashback time! We see Jae’s earlier conversation with the Chairman, who reminded him he wouldn’t want his rightful inheritance slipping away. The Chairman insults his own son but insists the company must stay within the family, even suggesting a strategic marriage with Sera. Jae, crushed, agrees. When Jae first met Sera, he saw a glamorous woman carrying deep sadness and assumed they shared similar scars.
However, their relationship spiraled fast. At a party, Sera exploded in anger at a rude guest until Jae calmed her down. She lashed out again when a waiter accidentally spilled a drink on her. Jae, exhausted, suggested they keep their distance despite the engagement, causing Sera visible heartbreak. She argued she always defended him when people gossiped, while he couldn’t even ask if she was okay after being burned.
Despite everything, Jae realized their bond was crumbling under Sera’s aggressive outbursts. That should have been the end—until suddenly, here stood a “new” Sera (Jia), shaking Jae’s world as Trapped in a Soap Opera Chapter 19 ends.
Trapped In A Soap Opera Chapter 20: Coffee, Contracts, and Corporate Chaos
Trapped in a Soap Opera Chapter 20 begins with Jia (still undercover as Sera) sitting across from Jae at dinner, wondering what drama he’s about to serve. Turns out, he wants her to accompany him to Geumgang Group’s upcoming anniversary celebration — shocking, considering he’s the same guy who once wanted to keep a mile-long emotional gap.
Jia raises an eyebrow, asking if this has anything to do with quietly ending their engagement. He admits it’s all about keeping up appearances until the official breakup. Jia reflects on how unfair this whole setup is — the original Sera genuinely loved Jae, but he never returned that affection.
Curious, Jae probes: Is their breakup really just about her dissatisfaction? She says yes, calling out how their relationship was a one-way street — Sera bottled everything up while Jae focused on public image over personal connection.
And then — splash! History repeats as coffee spills… but surprise! Jia neither yells, loses her temper, nor lashes out at the waiter. Instead, she calmly asks for a new cup, leaving Jae absolutely shaken. He asks if she’s okay, and she laughs, joking that he immediately became caring after she called him passive. Jae is left reeling from the emotional whiplash, completely thrown off balance.
Later, Jia hints that Jae will soon get good news about the Lumitech bid. Meanwhile, Ro-un is hit with a double whammy: an audit triggered by whistleblower-ledgers and news that Seongwon’s bidding system has been hacked. Trapped in a Soap Opera Chapter 20 ends with him anxious and suspicious. Could Sera be behind all this chaos?
