이숙영의 러브FM - 내안의 그대 - 제3329회

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Her boyfriend vanished with a letter after scamming her business, leaving her with snowballing debt and panic disorder.

The episode follows Yoon-young's emotional journey through trauma and recovery. It begins with her recounting how her college boyfriend promised marriage but scammed her business, accumulating debt and vanishing with a brief apology letter. This betrayal triggers panic disorder and insomnia, causing her to quit her job and isolate herself. After two years, her mother dies from a stroke, intensifying Yoon-young's guilt and depression. Her brother, living in the U.S., arrives after dreaming of their mother urging him to care for Yoon-young. He persuades her to move to the U.S. for a few months. In the U.S., Yoon-young slowly adjusts with her brother's family, finding moments of peace. On New Year's Day, she attends a Korean church with her brother, where she meets Ted, a young Korean-American man in hanbok. Ted impresses her with neatly made kimbap, and they bond over shared appreciation for Korean food. Ted reveals he was adopted by American parents who taught him Korean cooking, and both have passed away. Their relationship deepens through weekly church meetings and shared lunches. However, during a movie date, Yoon-young experiences a panic attack, but Ted calmly guides her through breathing exercises. Fearing she will burden others, Yoon-young decides to return to Korea, lying to her brother about a job opportunity. Back in Korea, she works part-time in web design and focuses on recovery. Ted sends her daily emails, which she initially ignores, but later reads, finding heartfelt messages where he compares her to a lighthouse and star. He reveals his brother also has panic disorder, offering understanding and support. Their email exchange continues, and Ted eventually visits Yoon-young in Korea, suggesting a reconnection.

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