Kim Kang-woo faces Soo Ae's past in JTBC drama 'Artificial City'

In the JTBC drama 'Artificial City,' characters face intense emotional confrontations fueled by past events and hidden family histories. The story follows a character discovering they are the son of Jeong Pil-seong of Myeongseong Industrial Development, while clues regarding an incident from seven years ago begin to surface.

"I gave the child up for adoption"... Past wounds revealed

The characters trace past movements using records and business trip logs from seven years ago. One character recounts being evicted from the home they shared with their grandmother, leading to severe economic hardship. Revealing that they desperately needed help from someone powerful at the time, the character admits to receiving money to give their child up for adoption. In response, another character asks if the child was ever found, expressing a desire to bring the child back.

Art museum plans and shifting dynamics

The characters discuss organizing a talk concert tied to an art museum exhibition. They propose an art concert format popular among the younger generation, working to gather feedback from officials to move the project forward. During this process, one character suggests their feelings for another have changed due to a photo sent by an unknown person, hinting at personal struggles. Technical discussions also arise regarding the difficulty of tracking a sender via an overseas IP, with suggestions that investigating those with shared interests might be a faster approach.

"Can you get a divorce?"... A precarious question

In the latter half of the footage, relationships become increasingly tense. One character mentions their marriage to the other, expressing a desire to find their true self through them. The conversation repeatedly turns to the question, "Can you get a divorce?" as one character demands to know if the other can leave their spouse. This highlights the growing conflict as complex interests and personal desires collide.