‘Spooky in Love’ Season 1, Episode 2 pushes Yeo-ri and Gang-uk into their first real investigation together, while a second murder mystery begins forming around a missing young woman.
The episode continues directly after Gang-uk nearly touches Yeo-ri’s bare hand. She pulls away before contact, protecting him from the supernatural consequences that she believes follow anyone she touches.
- Release date: July 19, 2026
- Streaming platform: Netflix
- Original network: tvN
- Genre: Romantic comedy, horror and fantasy
- Total episodes: 12
- Release schedule: New episodes every Saturday and Sunday
- Main cast: Park Eun-bin, Yang Se-jong and Ong Seong-wu
The Korean drama premiered on July 18, 2026, and follows hotel CEO Cheon Yeo-ri, who can see ghosts, and prosecutor Ma Gang-uk, who investigates difficult murder cases. The series is based on the 2011 Korean film Spellbound.
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Spoilers Ahead for ‘Spooky in Love’ Episode 2
Gang-uk questions Yeo-ri about how she found the buried victim from their first meeting. After trying to avoid his questions, she finally admits that a ghost showed her where the body was hidden.
Gang-uk does not believe her explanation and leaves, although the strange events surrounding Yeo-ri continue to challenge his logical view of the world.
Meanwhile, Gang-uk continues investigating professional golfer Park Seung-jae. Seung-jae was previously accused of killing his girlfriend, Jang Eun-ju, but used his family’s political influence and lack of evidence to escape conviction.
Yeo-ri openly tells Seung-jae that she dislikes him. She also reveals that Eun-ju visited her before her death and said she was pregnant with his child. Seung-jae denies responsibility, but his aggressive reaction makes him appear even more suspicious.
Eun-ju’s Ghost Leads Them to the Truth
Eun-ju’s ghost later appears before Yeo-ri, confirming that she was murdered. Gang-uk studies the available evidence and develops a theory that Seung-jae disguised himself as a woman before hiding Eun-ju’s body inside a hotel water tank.
When Gang-uk reaches the tank, he finds Yeo-ri already there. Together, they discover Eun-ju’s remains, giving Gang-uk the evidence required to arrest Seung-jae.
The case establishes how useful Yeo-ri’s ability can become during murder investigations. Gang-uk provides legal knowledge and careful reasoning, while Yeo-ri receives information directly from victims who can no longer speak for themselves.
Min-hwan Enters Yeo-ri’s Life
Episode 2 also introduces Kang Min-hwan, Yeo-ri’s childhood friend and another hotel executive. He wants to develop a business relationship with her, although his reaction to Gang-uk suggests that his interest is also personal.
A booking mistake places Yeo-ri and Gang-uk in the same hotel room. They eventually wake up in the same bed and panic, creating one of the episode’s lighter moments. Min-hwan clearly dislikes seeing them together, setting up a possible romantic rivalry.
A New Missing-Person Case Begins
The closing section introduces an elderly woman searching for her missing granddaughter, Jung Hae-na, an aspiring fashion designer.
Hae-na appears connected to a famous designer holding an event at Min-hwan’s hotel. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance suggest that Yeo-ri and Gang-uk will soon face another case involving powerful people and hidden abuse. AsianWiki lists the Jung Hae-na storyline across Episodes 2 and 3, confirming that the mystery will continue in the next chapter.
‘Spooky in Love’ Episode 2 gives its central partnership a clearer purpose while developing the romance, the supernatural rules and the next investigation. What do you think happened to Hae-na, and will Min-hwan come between Yeo-ri and Gang-uk? Let us know in the comments.
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