Pump Up the Healthy Love Episode 9 Recap: Mi-ran Grapples with Love and Fitness Drama

In this Pump Up the Healthy Love Episode 9 recap, the drama reaches new emotional highs as Mi-ran finally confronts her feelings for Hyeon-joong. The episode opens with Mi-ran returning home, feeling proud that she didn’t embarrass herself by confessing to him. She shares with Ji-ran and Kang Dan that although she likes Hyeon-joong, she’s convinced his extreme dedication to fitness makes them incompatible. She also saw him with Kang Sol at a hotel and is glad she hadn’t told him how she felt before witnessing that.

However, her upbeat mood quickly fades when she spots Hyeon-joong training Sol at the gym. Suspicious and uneasy, Mi-ran questions Roy about his relationship with Sol, and he confirms they’re dating. When Sol invites Mi-ran out for coffee, Mi-ran confronts her about the hotel meeting. Sol calmly explains that it was all part of filming a fitness video and nothing romantic happened.

A flashback confirms Sol’s story. Hyeon-joong, uncomfortable with the situation, had even declared during filming that Sol couldn’t “have his body.” The shoot ends with Sol confessing that she’s been unwell and needed someone willing to train her despite her condition.

Fueled by new hope, Mi-ran begins wearing makeup to the gym and attempts to impress Hyeon-joong during workouts. But anxiety about her appearance leads her to accidentally hurl a weight, breaking a mirror. The gym must now close for repairs, prompting Hyeon-joong to assign Mi-ran the task of organizing an overnight fitness camp for members. She chooses a scenic seaside location for the retreat.

At the camp, Mi-ran arrives in fitness attire, but Sol inevitably grabs the spotlight. Meanwhile, Ji-ran notices Kang Dan acting distant. On the bus ride, Sol openly tells Mi-ran that she knows about her feelings for Hyeon-joong and even offers her support.

Later, Mi-ran tries bonding with Hyeon-joong through a cheeky game of Truth or Dare Squats. When asked about his relationship with Sol, the truth finally comes out—Sol and Hyeon-joong used to date. Ji-ran questions her choice of trainer, and Kang Dan unexpectedly tells Ji-ran they should break up.

During a karaoke break, Mi-ran feels unwell. Rosa offers her what she thinks are digestive pills from Sol, but Sol later reveals they were actually pain meds. Mi-ran collapses, and Hyeon-joong rushes her to the hospital barefoot. While en route, Sol calls to clarify the pills were harmless. Mi-ran wakes up, realizing the true cause was the shock, and is touched by Hyeon-joong’s concern. In a sweet moment, he carries her back, wearing her shoes.

Back in the city, Sol confesses to Mi-ran that she’s sick and fears her admirers won’t accept her if they find out. She wants to do a body profile shoot before she loses the strength to train. Mi-ran agrees to support her.

Together with Hyeon-joong, the women train for the shoot. Ji-ran later approaches Sol with a request to sign her book Never A Sad Ending, sharing that Dan has been ignoring her. Sol promises she’ll find her happy ending.

On the day of the body profile shoot, Sol apologizes to Hyeon-joong for breaking up before his competition. The shoot is a success, and three months pass.

In the epilogue of Pump Up the Healthy Love Episode 9, Sol watches as Hyeon-joong and Mi-ran play together on the beach, hinting at a new beginning. For more recap, do check out the link below.

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