Love, Regrets, and a Festival Twist: ‘Bany and the Brothers’ Takes a Dramatic Turn

The latest episode of the MBC Friday-Saturday Drama ‘Bany and the Brothers’ delivered heightened emotional stakes and complex character dynamics as it pushed its central love square to new dramatic heights. Episode 7, which aired on June 2nd, focused on the strained yet intimate interactions between Bany (played by Roh Jeong-eui) and Hwang Jae-yeol (played by Lee Chae-min), who continue to waver between closeness and emotional distance.

The episode captured a pivotal moment when Bany confronted Hwang Jae-yeol about a kiss he initiated in front of Han Yeoreum (played by Jeon So-young). Unable to justify his impulsive actions, Jae-yeol remained silent, leaving Bany hurt and confused. Interpreting his silence differently, she felt even more betrayed, having believed he would be different from others.

As their miscommunication lingered, Bany began to emotionally withdraw, and Jae-yeol, burdened with guilt, struggled with how to make amends. Meanwhile, Cha Ji-won (played by Jo Joon-young) quietly emerged as a potential new romantic contender, showing increasing affection and consistently choosing Bany over anyone else—including his sister. His gentle but assertive presence added a new layer to the emotional dynamics unfolding on-screen.

Eventually, Bany and Jae-yeol came face-to-face after the infamous kiss, leading to a sincere and long-overdue conversation. Jae-yeol apologized and explained his actions reflected fear of losing her rather than mere impulse. Though touched, Bany remained conflicted, striving to mend their relationship on her own terms—revealing just how deeply she still cares.

The emotional crescendo arrived during the art school festival when Bany’s name was suddenly called during the surprise confession segment known as the “Confession Tree.” Expecting Jae-yeol, Bany was stunned when it was instead Cha Ji-won who stepped forward. The moment sparked shock from Jae-yeol, relief from Yeoreum, and a careful neutrality from Ji-won, whose deepening love for Bany was palpable even in his calm facade.

With this unexpected twist, the love square between Bany, Jae-yeol, Ji-won, and Yeoreum has entered unpredictable territory, leaving audiences speculating: who was the true confessor, and how will this shift shape the tangled relationships moving forward?

Don’t miss the next exciting development—Episode 8 of ‘Bany and the Brothers’ airs Saturday at 9:50 PM KST on MBC.