💬 Episode 3 keeps the heart and hilarity coming as Ki-jun’s team scrambles to control wedding fair fallout—with AI mishaps, karaoke diversions, and emotional unravelings along the way.
📝 Episode Details
- Drama Title: The Divorce Insurance (이혼보험)
- Episode: 3
- Aired: April 7, 2025
- Main Cast:
- Lee Dong-wook as Noh Ki-jun
- Lee Joo-bin as Kang Han-deul
- Lee Da-hee as Jeon Na-rae
- Lee Kwang-soo as An Jeon-man
🎬 Recap: Dream Fears, Wedding Fiascos & Algorithmic Anxiety
😨 Han-deul’s Nightmare, and a Sleepover Hangover
The episode kicks off with Han-deul (Lee Joo-bin) jolting awake from a vivid nightmare—she’s plummeting as a crocheted balloon unravels, a poignant metaphor for her lingering divorce trauma. The context? A chaotic all-nighter at Ki-jun’s (Lee Dong-wook) place, where the team crashed after a late strategy session.
Morning brings comedy gold: Ki-jun and Jeon-man (Lee Kwang-soo) wake up in the same bed, screaming in sync, while Na-rae (Lee Da-hee) smirks over her coffee. Han-deul keeps her nightmare to herself—for now.
💼 Wedding Fair Fallout: Cracks in the Contracts
At the office, Han-deul reveals she froze all 30 policies signed at the wedding fair. Why? A flashback to the fair shows a fierce brawl between in-laws during contract signing, revealing instability beneath the surface of these so-called “perfect” couples.
Her call sparks debate—she wants stricter screening to protect the project’s reputation. Ki-jun agrees but clearly struggles with the ethics of controlling others’ relationships. Are they offering protection, or meddling in marriages?
🤖 AI Meets Emotions: Jeon-man vs. the Algorithm
The team decides to develop an AI model to predict divorce risk. Enter Oh Jeong-do, an arrogant but skilled data analyst, who quickly irritates everyone with his smug attitude.
Problems arise fast:
- Jeon-man’s cautious data skews the AI too conservatively.
- Ki-jun’s three divorces bias it toward gloom.
- Flashbacks reveal Ki-jun’s guilt over dismissing his sister’s divorce years ago—an emotional blind spot still haunting him.
☕ Coffee Talks and Karaoke Truths
Outside the office, Ki-jun is cornered by his ex-brother-in-law, who mocks his string of failed marriages. Han-deul witnesses his shaken reaction and gently invites him to talk.
Over coffee, Han-deul shares how her marriage unraveled—“like thread pulled loose”—and Ki-jun opens up about ignoring his sister’s pain. Their quiet exchange deepens their bond, building trust without romance… yet.
Meanwhile, Na-rae and Jeon-man review data late into the night. Their playful back-and-forth hints at chemistry, though Na-rae remains distracted by glances toward Ki-jun.
🎤 Wedding Crashers, Karaoke Chaos & Parental Punches
Desperate to meet their quota, the team tries to crash a wedding—posing as a band to scout “stable” couples. What follows is a comedy of errors:
- Na-rae belts out a power ballad.
- Jeon-man forgets the lyrics.
- Han-deul and Ki-jun share a meaningful glance mid-song.
But just as they identify a potential couple, the groom’s parents start fighting, dredging up unresolved feuds and destroying the moment.
💔 A Sudden Cancellation & Lingering Doubts
Just as things settle, a twist drops: one of their seemingly perfect couples from the fair cancels their policy—a gut punch to the team.
Ki-jun, staring at the contract, wonders if they’re causing more harm than help. Han-deul offers comfort:
“We’re not breaking people—we’re helping them prepare.”
But Ki-jun remains uneasy. The final scene shows him pocketing an old photo of his sister, hinting that his personal guilt may derail their mission.
🔍 Highlights & Themes
- 🧶 Han-deul’s crochet metaphor and emotional growth
- 🤯 AI’s clash with human bias and past trauma
- 🎭 Comedy from sleepovers and karaoke infiltrations
- 💔 Deeper insight into Ki-jun’s regret and inner turmoil
- 🧪 Na-rae and Jeon-man’s chemistry simmering in the background
💬 Final Thoughts
Episode 3 is a beautiful blend of chaos and catharsis. With its emotional depth, romantic tension, and comedic beats, The Divorce Insurance continues to explore how love and loss shape us—while asking how far we should go to “predict” happiness.
📌 Stay tuned for our Episode 4 recap, coming soon!
Which pairing are you rooting for: Ki-jun and Han-deul or a Na-rae revival arc?
