Before Yoon Jae can break up with her, Ji Eun insists they stay friends—at least until she turns back into a woman.
In My Girlfriend is the Man! episode 2, Yoon Jae tries to break Ji Eun’s curse with a “cheat key” kiss but pulls back at the last second. Ji Eun catches his hesitation and feels hurt. Even though Yoon Jae says, “No matter how I look at it, he’s a guy,” he can’t stop thinking about their almost-kiss the next day.
My Girlfriend is the Man! stars ASTRO’s Yoon San-ha as Park Yoon Jae, OH MY GIRL’s Arin as Kim Ji Eun, Yoo Jung Hoo as Kim Ji Hoon (the male version of Ji Eun), and soloist Chuu as Kang Min Joo, airing every Wednesday and Thursday on KBS2, with episodes also available on Viu.
The story centers on Kim Ji Eun and Park Yoon Jae—an ordinary, happy couple, until everything changes. One morning, Ji Eun wakes up as a handsome man, shocking both her boyfriend and her older sister, Kim Ji Hye. Yoon Jae clings to their love, but things get messy when the university’s popular girl, Kang Min Joo, sets her sights on him.
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Disclaimer: This article includes spoilers for the drama. Continue reading at your own discretion.
My Girlfriend is the Man! Episode 2 Recap: Ji Eun tells her writer friend, Chae Yu Ri
In My Girlfriend is the Man! episode 2, Ji Eun embraced her new male appearance and headed out for a shopping trip. Then, upon learning it was her friend Chae Yu Ri’s birthday, she showed up in her apartment, still in her man form. Yu Ri, naturally, is stunned by the appearance of a random handsome guy at her door.
However, Ji Eun quickly proved her identity. She drops their secret friendship code, “spoon worm,” and aces a quiz on memories they’ve shared over the past 15 years. Since Ji Eun had already told her about the strange transformation, Yu Ri quickly puts the pieces together and believes her.
Later, Ji Eun confesses she’s scared Yoon Jae might break up with her.
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Yoon Jae Struggles with His Feelings
Min Hyeok, craving another round of drinks, begs Yoon Jae to make hwachae. Yoon Jae agrees—but only on one condition: Min Hyeok has to let him try kissing him. Yoon Jae explains that if he can kiss a man, maybe he can do the same with Ji Eun in her male form. He leans in to try… but pulls back at the last second. “I really can’t kiss a man,” he admits, frustrated.
Later that night, Yoon Jae went to Ji Eun’s house but ignored her call. He was afraid that just hearing her man voice might push him to break up with her. When Ji Eun stepped out onto the terrace, Yoon Jae hid nearby, overwhelmed and torn.
I know it’s my Ji Eun, but he’s not my Ji Eun. He’s definitely not my Ji Eun… but it is my Ji Eun.
Still, he texted her to meet the next day. Ji Eun read the message, already uneasy—she knew exactly what was coming.
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Ji Eun Chooses Friendship Over Breaking Up with Yoon Jae
The next day, Yoon Jae visits Ji Eun and admits he’s struggling to accept her current man appearance, saying things can’t go back to how they were. Ji Eun fights back tears but manages a smile, suggesting they just stay friends—at least until she turns back into a woman.
From then on, they start acting like real buddies—gaming together, with Ji Eun even walking him home—just enjoying the little things she’s always wished to do with him. Meanwhile, Yoon Jae even gives her an electric razor so she won’t cut herself shaving. But just as they part ways, Yoon Ah shows up—and is completely stunned by how handsome Ji Eun looks.
100 Questions to Know Kim Ji Hoon; Yu Ri Gives Ji Eun Tips to Keep Yoon Jae Drawn to Her
After catching a glimpse of the handsome “Ji Hoon,” Yoon Ah demands her brother fill out a “100 Questions to Know Kim Ji Hoon” questionnaire. When Yoon Jae jokes Ji Hoon would never like her, she fires back, threatening to expose the “bird folders” on his laptop unless he cooperates.
The next day, Yoon Jae shows up at Ji Eun’s house with the questionnaire, saying, “The freedom of the fallen birds depends on you.” He even gives her a male name—Kim Ji Hoon. Ji Eun has fun answering it, but Yoon Jae can’t shake his doubts—wondering if he still sees the same Ji Eun in this new form.
How much do I really know her? And how do I accept that this guy beside me is still Ji Eun?
Meanwhile, Ji Eun’s best friend gives her tips—and even hands her boy’s love novels—to help keep the romance alive with Yoon Jae despite her male form. Ji Eun tries everything, from wearing a bathrobe for a “wet and hot” look to inviting him for a sleepover. But Yoon Jae, fully aware of her intentions, turns her down every time—though he still cooks her favorite tteokbokki.
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Ji Hoon’s Blind Date
Min Hyuk begs Yoon Jae to join a group blind date or bring some hot friends. When Ji Hoon (Ji Eun) walks in, Min Hyuk instantly invites him. Ji Hoon turns him down at first, but after hearing that Han Ji Min—Yoon Jae’s ideal type—is going, jealousy takes over. Watching Yoon Jae squirm, Ji Hoon decides to go.
The blind date gets canceled, so Ji Hoon and Min Hyuk grab drinks instead. Ji Eun informs Yoon Jae, but he grows uneasy, imagining Min Hyuk making a move. Later, Ji Eun feels distressed after being reminded of her male body when she can’t use the women’s restroom, returning to the table upset and drinking heavily.
Ji Eun cares and loves Yoon Jae so much, even drunk
Min Hyuk calls Yoon Jae over. The moment Yoon Jae sees him half-naked, he panics and storms inside, thinking something happened—only to find Ji Hoon fast asleep. Yoon Jae crashes next to him on the floor. Later, Min Hyuk reveals that while drunk, Ji Hoon kept calling Yoon Jae’s name—apologizing, thanking him, and saying he loves him.
Episode 2 concludes the next morning with Yoon Jae waking up next to Ji Eun—back in her original female form.
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Episode 3 Preview and Release Date
The teaser for Episode 3 of My Girlfriend Is the Man! shows Ji Eun returning as a woman, but just as things start to fall into place, Kang Min Joo, the popular girl, returns and takes an interest in Yoon Jae, turning everything upside down. Catch the full episode on July 30, only on Viu.
Photos: Viu, KBS Drama
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