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In Episode 5 of "Destined With You," the complex relationships among the main characters deepen, blending romance, mystery, and supernatural elements.

The episode begins with Lee Hong-jo and Jang Shin-yu sharing a meal at a local restaurant. Hong-jo reveals she was in town for her father's death anniversary, and Shin-yu attempts to lighten the mood. Hong-jo is surprised to learn that Shin-yu abstains from alcohol due to a genetic illness. As the evening progresses, Hong-jo becomes intoxicated, and Shin-yu ensures she gets home safely. During the cab ride, Hong-jo rests her head on Shin-yu's shoulder, causing him to struggle with his growing feelings for her.
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The following day, Hong-jo, along with her colleagues Seo-goo and Sae-byeol, investigates reports of bloodstains in a local park. They discover that the blood is from a chicken, leading Seo-goo to conclude it was a prank. Hong-jo decides to report the incident to Shin-yu, but he diverts the conversation by flirting with her, leaving her frustrated.
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A flashback reveals that Na-yeon had previously proposed to Shin-yu, asking him to marry her. In the present, Shin-yu attends a dinner with Na-yeon's father, the mayor Yoon Hak-young, and his own parents. After dinner, while walking in a park with Na-yeon, Shin-yu spots a girl in a hanbok resembling Hong-jo. He follows her to Gyeongbok Palace, only to find that Hong-jo was not there, leading him to suspect that the love potion is causing hallucinations.
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Shin-yu confronts Hong-jo, urging her to reverse the spell and expressing his desire to avoid her to prevent further complications. Hong-jo reflects on her past, recalling being bullied by Na-yeon during high school, which influences her decision to let Shin-yu deal with the consequences of his choices.
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Meanwhile, Seo-goo maintains a distance from Eun-young at work. When Eun-young apologizes to him in private, Seo-goo remains upset and refuses to forgive her.
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Shin-yu and Hong-jo find themselves alone in an elevator, leading to a tense conversation. Shin-yu persuades Hong-jo to have lunch with him one last time before attempting to reverse the spell. During the meal, Hong-jo candidly tells Shin-yu that his appearance is too intimidating for her liking, which he takes as a compliment.
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Later, Hong-jo's roommate, Jae-kyung, invites her to a dinner party. Hong-jo is excited and tries to flirt with Jae-kyung, but he remains reserved. During the dinner, they learn more about each other. At the same time, Shin-yu becomes curious about Hong-jo's interactions with Jae-kyung and repeatedly calls her, interrupting their dinner.
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That night, a drunken Shin-yu shows up at Hong-jo's house, leading to a confrontation with Jae-kyung. Shin-yu becomes territorial over Hong-jo, while Jae-kyung points out that Shin-yu has a girlfriend. Hong-jo decides to drive Shin-yu home. During the drive, they

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