Key Moments In Episode 3 Of “The Light In Your Eyes”

The Light in Your Eyes takes off on week 2 as Hye Ja initially struggles with her new appearance.

The Light In Your Eyes *Image via JTBC Facebook Page*

Hye Ja’s adjustment to her new appearance is long and painful. Meanwhile, Joon Ha has nothing more to look forward to now that his “spring breeze” Hye Ja is nowhere to be found.

Hye Ja’s Adjustment

The Light In Your Eyes *Image via Viu*

Hye Ja leaves her home and goes straight to the roof and attempts to jump. As she gets ready to jump, her shoe falls and hits Joon Ha.  The dejected man sits drunk and is stunned when Hye Ja’s shoe hits him.

Scared, Hye Ja runs back home. She locks herself in her room and refuses to come out. Her family worries about her and tries everything they can to get her out.

The Light In Your Eyes *Image via Viu*

The concern for her daughter is taking a toll on Hye Ja’s mother. She does everything she could to get her daughter to eat. She even dyes her hair. However, pain and fear etch her heart because of her daughter’s aging body.

The Light In Your Eyes *Images from Viu*

Joon Ha Buries Himself in Work

The Light In Your Eyes *Image via Viu*

Grieving, Joon Ha buries himself in work and soju. He relentlessly throws himself in work and refuses to speak unless needed. He spends most of his time drinking soju, where Hye Ja sees him. Upset, Hye Ja can’t help herself and gets upset with him.

Hye Ja Tries To Run Away

The Light In Your Eyes *Images from Viu*

Hye Ja refuses to be a burden to her family and tries to run away. While in the bus stop, her bag gets stolen. She tries to report it to the police but they want to scan her fingerprint for identification. Joon Ha is also in the police station and he tells the police where she lives.

The police take Joon Ha and Hye Ja back to their neighborhood.

Hye Ja Accepts Her Fate and Apologizes to Her Parents

Hye Ja apologizes to her parents for disappointing them and not being able to keep her promise of becoming a news anchor. Instead, she promises to help around with the chores at home.

The Light In Your Eyes *Images from Viu*

Hye Ja enlists the help of her elder brother Young Soo to list down the things that she cannot do anymore as an elderly woman.

The Light In Your Eyes *Images from Viu*

Hye Ja’s Father Has The Hardest Time Accepting Hye Ja’s Changes

The Light In Your Eyes *Images from Viu*

Hye Ja’s dad tries to hide how he feels, but he is no longer sweet and caring to Hye Ja. She notices the change in him and tells him she feels like a stranger to herself too. With a brave face, she tells him that she had to go through this change just to be able to get back her father, someone precious to her. For that alone, she thinks it’s worth it.

Hye Ja Reveals Herself to Her Friends

The Light In Your Eyes *Images from Viu*

After spying around their house a few times, Hyun Joo and Sang Eun decide to finally confront the family. Hye Ja admits the truth to them and they have a tearful reunion.

THE LIGHT IN YOUR EYES EPISODE 3 AFTERTHOUGHTS

Hye Ja’s transformation into an elderly woman is affecting everyone around her. The take of this drama on time traveling and body swapping is different from what I’ve seen before. This is a more realistic take on what actually happens if ever body swapping is real.

It is agonizing for Hye Ja’s parents to see their bright and beautiful daughter to become an elderly woman whose health is declining.

Hye Ja is also struggling with her feelings for Joon Ha. It frustrates her that he doesn’t ask about Hye Ja.

Son Ho Joon is Comical as Young Soo

The Light In Your Eyes *Image via JTBC Facebook Page*

Despite the drama of Hye Ja’s situation, it is still a delight to watch this drama because of Young Soo. A struggling vlogger who engages in dares to earn stars, he is entertaining, and provides moments to breathe and laugh in the drama.

Nicole is currently juggling motherhood, her job, and her immense love for K-dramas and K-pop. On most days, the latter wins.  Sleeping can wait – is her motto as she eagerly devours episodes of her favorite K-dramas. Her absolute favorite drama would be Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo.

She is currently watching The Light in Your Eyes, Babel, Liver or Die, Legal High and Trap.