ENA's Tuesday-Thursday drama 'Salon de Homes' delivered an exhilarating thrill from its first broadcast, announcing the start of a refreshing comic romance action drama.
On the 16th at 10 p.m., the first episode of ENA 'Salon de Homes' (directed by Min Jin-ki and Jung Hyun-nam, written by Kim Yeon-sin, produced by Artist Company, A2Z Entertainment, Neo Entertainment) depicted a spectacular day from the first day that Gong Mi-ri (played by Lee Si-young) moved to her dream APT. in Gwangseon District.
Mi-ri, who was delighted that her dream of 'owning a home' had come true, entered the APT. The contrast between Mi-ri's optimistic view of the world and the reality of the APT. elicited laughter, and the sudden change in weather, with dark clouds forming and thunder and lightning striking, seemed to foreshadow an uncertain future for Mi-ri.
Before even finishing unpacking, Mi-ri headed to the mart to buy fruit to serve to her in-laws who showed up unexpectedly. At the same time, 'female Ma Dong-seok' Chu Kyung-ja (played by Jung Yeong-joo), 'Queen of Part-time Jobs' Park So-hee (played by Kim Da-som), who is responsible for mart deliveries, and Jeon Ji-hyun (played by Nam Gi-ae), CEO of 'Gwangseon Super' operating in the center of a competitor, were also at the mart. Amidst this, the mart turned chaotic in an instant with the entrance of Choi Yang-hee (played by Kim Geum-soon), who was furious over her husband's infidelity. Yang-hee confronted So-hee, who was going out for a delivery, threatening her with a gun, shouting, 'Women stay, men go!' Realizing the context of this hostage situation was her husband's affair, Mi-ri remarked, 'This is a love triangle.'
When Yang-hee's husband, the mart manager (played by Lee Ji-hoon), denied any infidelity, Yang-hee's anger reached its peak. At this moment, Mi-ri intervened, saying, 'I will find the woman your husband cheated with. Will that make you stop?' She then began her investigation, pointing to Ahn Se-hee (played by Im Bo-ra) as the woman involved in the affair. Even after revealing evidence of the affair through SNS photos, frustrated Mi-ri uncovered their deception by exposing that their means of communication was a used goods trading platform's chat message.
After everything was revealed, Kyung-ja stepped in to prevent Yang-hee from pulling the trigger on her husband. Mi-ri and Ji-hyun calmed the tearful Yang-hee, who was aiming the gun at herself, and at that moment, Kyung-ja seized Yang-hee's gun, bringing the hostage situation to an end. Meanwhile, So-hee and Ji-hyun carried out a joint operation, transferring the infidelity partner's secret stash of 100 million won to Yang-hee's account, providing a refreshing conclusion.
Despite being strangers, the four women—Mi-ri, Kyung-ja, So-hee, and Ji-hyun—showcased perfect teamwork with Mi-ri's deductive skills, Kyung-ja's strength and technique, So-hee's informational prowess, and Ji-hyun's quick situational judgment and assertiveness. That evening, Mi-ri, Kyung-ja, Ji-hyun, and So-hee reunited at Gwangseon Super, forming the Gwangseon Women's Detective Agency and set high expectations for their future antics.
Meanwhile, Mi-ri appeared visibly frightened by the news coverage of a kidnapping case involving a high school girl, raising the tension. Additionally, there appeared to be a hidden secret in the APT. 1004 where Mi-ri moved in, further increasing the suspense. Ji-hyun cleared her throat, attempting to say something to Kyung-ja, but Kyung-ja redirected the conversation, saying, 'Someone lived in that house before moving out,' amplifying the curiosity.
'Salon de Homes' dynamically showcased the talents of four capable women—Mi-ri, Kyung-ja, So-hee, and Ji-hyun—from its first broadcast, heralding the delightful launch of the Gwangseon Women's Detective Agency. Above all, the solid acting skills and fantastic chemistry of the four actors—Lee Si-young, Jung Yeong-joo, Kim Da-som, and Nam Gi-ae—shone brightly. The characters felt vibrant and real, exuding a lively chemistry that stirred viewers from the very first episode.
The ENA Tuesday-Thursday drama 'Salon de Homes,' which opens up thrilling sensations and laughter created by the four capable women, will air its second episode today at 10 p.m.
[Photo] 'Salon de Homes'
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