Report: Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (2021) Episode 7 Episode 7 of Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha , titled " ," originally aired on September 18, 2021. This installment marks a pivotal shift in the series as it introduces a classic love triangle and offers the first deep glimpse into the emotional trauma of the male lead, Hong Du-sik. Core Plot Summary
: Reviewers from sites like Ready Steady Cut and The Review Geek praised the episode for its heartwarming tone and the emotional depth provided by Kim Seon-ho's performance in the epilogue. Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (2021) Episode 7
The episode's climax occurs in a flashback epilogue from their previous drunken night. A tearful, inebriated Du-sik rests his head on Hye-jin’s shoulder and pleads, "". This vulnerable moment is the first significant clue to Du-sik's fear of abandonment and mysterious past. Viewership & Reception Report: Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (2021) Episode 7 Episode 7
Watch the pivotal emotional moment where Chief Hong reveals his vulnerability to Hye-jin: The episode's climax occurs in a flashback epilogue
continue their slow-burn romance when he wins a small amount in the lottery and buys her a gift. Key Scene: The Laundry Montage