To protect Mi-so from the trauma of her recovered memories, Young-joon moves into her studio apartment with a giant suitcase, only to later convince her to stay at his place for more comfort.
The episode concludes with a major romantic breakthrough. After Young-joon admits that being honest feels liberating, the tension between the two reaches a boiling point, ending with a passionate kiss on the couch. The Supporting Cast: The Soda Confession What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim Episode 12
Young-joon's parents finally apologize for their "monumental mistake" of enabling the lie for 20 years, acknowledging the immense burden Young-joon carried alone. To protect Mi-so from the trauma of her
Young-joon reveals he never actually lost his memory. He faked amnesia as a child to protect his family after his older brother, Sung-yeon, developed twisted memories of the kidnapping to cope with his own guilt. Secretary Yang responds with a creative confession: he
Secretary Yang responds with a creative confession: he gives her a bottle of cola with a hidden message written in marker on the plastic. As she drinks the soda, the message "Ms. Bong, you're cute. Would you be my girlfriend?" is revealed. What's Wrong with Secretary Kim Episode 12: Never alone
A fan-favourite sub-plot flourishes in this episode involving the office team.