Love War gym scene erupts after a male friend reaches for Seo In-young

Rude Touch Attempt by Male Friend at the Gym

In episode 10 of the JTBC variety show 'Love War,' a scene unfolded where emotions between a couple intensified due to the behavior of a male friend they encountered at the gym.

While Elly was performing deadlifts, the male friend standing nearby suddenly intervened, saying, "You'll get hurt if you do it like that." The atmosphere cooled rapidly as he did not stop at merely pointing out her exercise form, but followed up with an attempt to touch Elly's body.

"Just Leave While I'm Being Nice" Boyfriend's Warning

The boyfriend, who was watching the situation, immediately expressed his displeasure. He issued a strong warning to the male friend, asking, "Do you know you're being rude?"

He then responded firmly in informal speech, saying, "I'd appreciate it if you just left while I'm being nice. I don't want to get angry at you anymore."

Secondary Conflict Arising from Differences in Coping Styles

As the male friend's behavior felt like a provocation, another conflict flared up between the couple. Separately from his anger at the male friend's actions, the boyfriend expressed disappointment toward Elly for not responding more proactively in that situation.

Elly expressed her frustration, saying, "Why are you making me say it? Yeri should have kicked him out herself." On the other hand, Elly appealed her sense of injustice, asking, "I didn't do anything there, so why am I the one in the wrong?" During this process, the boyfriend raised his voice in anger for the first time since they started dating, and the tension between the two reached its peak.

The cast members agreed that the male friend's behavior was a clear provocation. In particular, they pointed out that approaching under the pretext of exercise form to attempt a touch, while knowing she was with her boyfriend, was an act that abandoned the etiquette expected of a friend.