Second Shot at Love Episode 5 Recap: Sobriety, Support & Secret Feelings

The Second Shot at Love Episode 5 recap begins with Geum-ju deciding to turn her life around by getting sober. Her father and sister join her in this commitment, and a full-body check-up reveals shocking results—if their drinking habits had continued, they risked serious conditions like liver cancer.

Facing Sobriety Together

Determined to stay clean, the Hans begin detoxing their home, uncovering bizarre hiding spots for alcohol—makeup bottles, toilet tanks, even the dog kennel. While they initially enjoy the benefits, like waking up feeling refreshed, the cravings return. Ui-joon, moved by Geum-ju’s effort, becomes her support system. When she’s tempted to drink, he distracts her with a run and shares how he copes: day by day. He challenges her to go a week without drinking—if she succeeds, he’ll grant her any wish.

A Hiking Trip & Emotional Distance

To keep Geum-ju’s mind off alcohol, Ui-joon plans a group hike with Seon-wook and Young-woong. Seon-wook teases that Geum-ju and Ui-joon might have rekindled their relationship, but she admits he’s the one who walked away. Meanwhile, Hyeon-ju is excited to reunite with a former colleague, Jeong-yeon, only to overhear her calling Hyeon-ju a washed-up divorcee.

Back on the mountain, Seon-wook films a cute video for Hyeon-ju while bickering with Young-woong, and Ui-joon showers Geum-ju with subtle affections—zipping up her jacket, carrying her bag, cheering her on.

Complications and Confessions

Elsewhere, Seon-hwa and Hyeon-ju go shopping. Seon-hwa reveals Young-woong is taking her to a concert for their anniversary, making Hyeon-ju feel left out. At the same time, Jeong-su’s drinking buddy Ki-beom tries to rope him back into bad habits, but Gwang-ok alerts Ki-beom’s mom, Ms. Nosy, sparking a hilarious chase.

Post-hike, the group realizes they left Young-woong behind. They rush back, only to see him hit by a bus. At the hospital, Seon-hwa gives their concert tickets to Seon-wook and asks him to take Hyeon-ju. This frustrates Young-woong, who warns Seon-wook to stay away from their friend’s sister.

The Past Returns

Meanwhile, Ui-joon refuses a blind date to support Geum-ju during a work dinner with her former boss, Chief Kim. At dinner, Kim harasses her—suggesting she’s pregnant and touching her inappropriately. Ui-joon arrives just in time to protect her. Later, they visit their favorite Seoul spot. Geum-ju, noticing his fatigue, plays with him lightheartedly before realizing she completed her one-week sobriety challenge. Her reward? Asking why he cut ties. Ui-joon confesses: he liked her too much.

Epilogue Surprise

In the Second Shot at Love Episode 5 epilogue, a mysterious figure breaks into Ui-joon’s home, discovering the gift and note he never gave Geum-ju—revealing his heartfelt confession.

This Second Shot at Love Episode 5 recap captures a week of deep emotional shifts—sobriety, redemption, jealousy, and long-held secrets finally surfacing. For more about K-Drama Recap, do check out the link below.