The ninth episode of the popular South Korean drama "The Legend of the Blue Sea" aired on January 18, 2017, and marked a significant turning point in the storyline. The episode revolves around the blossoming romance between Heo Joon-jae (played by Lee Min-ho) and Shim Cheong (played by Jun Ji-hyun), as well as the escalating conflicts between the characters.
Meanwhile, Joon-jae's friend, Jo Tae-kyung (played by Son Ho-joon), becomes increasingly jealous of Joon-jae's relationship with Shim Cheong and starts to plot against him. Tae-kyung's actions lead to a series of misunderstandings and complications that threaten to tear Joon-jae and Shim Cheong apart. the legend of blue sea episode 9