In Episode 2 of The Interest of Love , titled the story shifts from the lighthearted flirting of the premiere to a heavy exploration of misunderstanding and social class.
: Reviewers at Leisurebyte and Ready Steady Cut highlighted the episode's focus on office politics and discrimination, noting how Soo-young is subjected to uncomfortable "team dinners" simply because of her looks and lower social status.
: The episode opens with a poignant look at Ahn Soo-young’s difficult transition to Seoul. We see her renting a run-down, dark house—a place she feels matches her own "worn-out" personality—and working multiple jobs to survive before landing her position at the bank.