S01E01 The Vacation House
Eun-kang is Ba-da's lifelong friend of 20 years. She helps Ba-da, a jewellery designer, by doing odd jobs for her. When Eun-kang's boyfriend, Tae-ki, whom she had been taking care of for four years, passes...
Red Balloon
Overview
Two women — best friends since high school — realize the limits of their friendship as secrets, jealousy and desire come between them.
Episodes
S01E02 The Breakup
Eun-kang goes swimming in the pool after becoming frustrated from an argument with Tae-ki, and Cha-won watches her from a distance. Meanwhile, Ba-da and Cha-won go through a rough patch due to Cha-won's parents. Later,...
S01E03 Eun-kang Gets Closer To Cha-won
Eun-kang and Cha-won ignore Ba-da's calls and spend time together. A falling apart between Cha-won and Ba-da begins due to Cha-won's mother, which Ba-da can't take any longer. Meanwhile, Eun-san and Nam-chul have dinner together...
S01E04 Eun-kang Doesn’t Let Go
Eun-kang and Tae-ki's relationship becomes worse after Tae-ki meets her parents. Although Eun-kang desperately tries to hold on to Tae-ki, it's no use. Tae-ki even goes to see Ba-da and Cha-won and tells them about...
S01E05 Nam-chul Fights Back
Eun-kang's family goes after Tae-ki for revenge after learning their wedding got canceled. Nam-chul lets out all the sorrow and pain he has been holding at Mul-sang, and Eun-san worries more about Nam-chul as she...
S01E06 Nam-chul’s Demand
Nam-chul's sudden demand causes a stir among the family members. Ba-da finds out that Gong-ju and Eun-kang met separately, so she asks Eun-kang what she said about her to Gong-ju. Eun-kang decides to show up...
S01E07 The Ginkgo Leaf
Eun-kang and Cha-won spend time together at the beach in Sokcho. When Cha-won returns home from Seocho, he gets into a big fight with Ba-da about his mother-in-law. Meanwhile, Nam-chul and Eun-san become more affectionate...
S01E08 Eun-kang’s Secret Plan
Cha-won becomes confused when he learns about Ba-da's secret, and to make matters worse, the police visit his house. Later, Ba-da goes on a short getaway with her mom and runs into an old friend....
S01E09 Ba-da’s Confession
While Ba-da spends time with her mother on a short vacation, Eun-kang and Cha-won have a wonderful time at the amusement park. However, that night, Cha-won learns Ba-da met Ki-han during her trip. Meanwhile, Nam-chul...
S01E10 Crossing The Line
Cha-won asks Eun-kang about Ba-da and Ki-han's relationship after seeing them together. Meanwhile, Jeon-hee records Ba-da's shocking remarks and calls Ba-da and Cha-won together for them to listen to it. Mul-sang, who has now confirmed...
S01E11 Eun-kang’s Handkerchief
In the end, Eun-kang and Cha-won cross the line. The next day, Ba-da finds Eun-kang's handkerchief in Cha-won's jacket pocket, and Cha-won avoids sleeping with Ba-da. Meanwhile, Mul-sang keeps pushing Nam-chul to end things with...
S01E12 Geum Ah’s Wrath
After learning about Nam Chul's affair from Eun San directly, Geum Ah charges into their studio apartment and unleashes her rage. Eun San can't accept breaking up with Nam Chul and tells him to divorce...
S01E13 Mul Sang’s Wrath
Everyone learns about Nam Chul's affair, and Mul Sang's house turns into a battlefield. Eun Kang forcefully tells Nam Chul to end it with Eun San. Meanwhile, Kwon Tae Ki runs into Ba Da and...
S01E14 Ba Da Finds Eun Kang’s Letter
Ba Da's business gets hit with an unexpected wave and sways out of control. Ba Da becomes on edge and lashes out at Cha Won with harsh words. Meanwhile, Jeon Hee wakes up after fainting...
S01E15 Ba Da Rages At Eun Kang And Cha Won
Ba Da slaps Eun Kang and Cha Won at a cafe and rages at them after finding out about their relationship. Later, Ba Da hands Cha Won divorce papers, and Mul Sang, who knows about...
S01E16 Mul Sang Takes Matters Into His Own Hands
Eun Kang becomes annoyed and agitated as she watches Cha Won look desperately for Ba Da. Mul Sang takes matters into his own hands to keep Eun Kang away from Cha Won. Meanwhile, Eun San's...
S01E17 Cha Won Hesistates
Cha Won hesitates as Eun Kang holds on to him, saying they shouldn't end things. Jeon Hee shows up at Mul Sang's house and causes a commotion in her anger. Dae Bong has a hard...
S01E18 Eun Kang’s Big Break
Eun Kang receives good news. As she celebrates with Cha Won, Eun Kang runs into Ba Da. Jeon Hee visits Cha Won and tries to persuade him to get back together with Ba Da. Meanwhile,...
S01E19 He’s Still My Man
Eun San plans to leave for volunteer work overseas, while Nam Chul and Geum Ah opt for divorce. Mul Sang finds out Geum Ah has been meeting with Dae Geun again and orders Dae Bong...
S01E20 Eun Kang’s First Day As A Teacher
Nam Chul and Eun San reunite and shed tears of joy together. Mul Sang household is on the verge of losing their fortune in a scam. Cha Won meets with Tae Ki and asks about...
Cast
Seo Ji-hye
Cho Eun-gang
Lee Sung-jae
Ji Nam-cheol
Hong Soo-hyun
Han Ba-da
Lee Sang-woo
Ko Cha-won
Jung Yoo-min
Jo Eun-san
Yoon Mi-ra
Na Gong-ju
Yoon Joo-Sang
Ko Mul-sang
Lee Bo-hee
Yang Ban-sook
Jung Bo-seog
Cho Dae-bong
Kim Hye-sun
Ko Geum-a
Choi Dae-chul
Cho Dae-geun
Seol Jung-hwan
Kwon Tae-gi
