K-Drama ‘24-Hour Health Club’ Introduces Unexpected Fatherhood Twist
In the ever-surprising world of K-Dramas, KBS2’s hit Wednesday-Thursday drama ‘24-Hour Health Club’ takes a dramatic turn in Episode 5. Bodybuilding-obsessed gym director Do Hyeon-joong, played by actor Lee Jun-young, finds himself at the center of rumors claiming he’s a father — and not just metaphorically.
After helping veteran gym member Rosa (played by Lee Mi-do) achieve success in a bodybuilding competition, Hyeon-joong is finally acknowledged as the gym’s rightful manager. Just as peace seems to settle in, a young child appears and calls him “Dad,” throwing gym life into disarray. The mysterious child’s arrival provokes a flurry of speculation about Hyeon-joong’s past and hidden secrets.
New stills released before the broadcast show Hyeon-joong in a serious conversation with a prospective gym member, while also tenderly caring for a child—an uncharacteristic sight for someone once consumed solely by weights and protein shakes. Is this a glimpse into a reformed man? Or is there more to the story?
Additional intrigue unfolds as an unidentified woman is spotted conversing with Rosa, her bright smile giving off an unsettling sense of foreboding. Viewers are left to wonder about her identity and her link to the gym’s newly uncovered paternal drama.
Meanwhile, Lee Mi-ran, played by Jung Eun-ji, declares she’s giving up “the devil’s powder” — flour — in a bid to take control over her life. However, an unexpected pickpocket incident swiftly drags her into another twist-filled conflict.
The unfolding narrative teases unpredictable developments and emotional upheavals that make ‘24-Hour Health Club’ a can’t-miss drama this season. Episode 5 airs tonight, June 14th, at 9:50 PM KST on KBS2.
