In Episode 6 of "Can This Love Be Translated," the story unfolds with Mu-hee and Ho-jin gazing at the mesmerizing aurora borealis. As the lights dance in the sky, Mu-hee's heart secretly longs for her dream of being with Ho-jin to come true. She urges them to leave, fearing the beauty of the moment might fade away.
Back at the camp, Yong-u gives Ji-seon a piece of advice: if Jin-suk has cheated on her, she shouldn't take him back. He emphasizes that cheating is a serious breach of trust. When Jin-suk calls again, Ji-seon picks up the phone and breaks the news that she cheated and their relationship is over. Once she hangs up, Yong-u asks if she cheated, and she confirms her plan to do so. Yong-u tries to understand her perspective. The conversation then shifts to Ho-jin, and Ji-seon clarifies that she won't cheat with him since she used to have feelings for him.
Meanwhile, Ho-jin drops Mu-hee off at her hotel room and gets annoyed when she gushes about Hiro and his dimples. The next day, the team is supposed to shoot at a specific location, but the gates are shut due to a discrepancy in the dates. While waiting, Mu-hee and Hiro spend some time together, chatting through a translation app. Hiro nearly asks if she likes him but then catches himself.
When the gates finally open, Mu-hee and Ho-jin take a stroll. Ho-jin shares that he grew up in the US and has been to Korea before. He tries to take her to a nearby waterfall but ends up by a lake instead. In a sweet moment, they pretend the lake is a waterfall, and Mu-hee instinctively kisses Ho-jin. She then pulls back, shocked, and says Do Ra-mi made her do it.
That evening, the team plays competitive games, and Ho-jin's team wins over Mu-hee's. Hiro buys drinks for everyone despite being on the losing team. Afterwards, he and Mu-hee bid goodbye, promising to meet again in Italy. After Mu-hee leaves, Nanami remarks that Hiro seems to have changed his mind about Mu-hee.
Inside the bar, Ms. Cho, the show's writer, approaches Ho-jin and asks if he would be interested in appearing on one of her dating variety shows. To her surprise, Ho-jin politely declines, stating that it's not quite his cup of tea. Ms. Cho then mentions that Ji-seon has mentioned that Ho-jin has had a crush on someone for a long time. This revelation shocks Ho-jin, who turns to look at Ji-seon, wondering if she knows about his feelings. Mu-hee catches this glance and announces that she's leaving since she has an early flight back to Seoul.
Back in her room, Mu-hee is haunted by visions of Do Ra-mi questioning Ho-jin about why he's pretending like nothing happened and if Mu-hee means anything to him at all. Another vision shows a young version of Mu-hee running towards a balcony and then falling off it. Mu-hee thinks to herself that she knows the answer - that she can't be loved.
The next morning, she is surprised when Ho-jin turns up and offers to drive her to the airport. On the drive, they both admit that they couldn't sleep because of the kiss and thought the other didn't care about it. Ho-jin then tells her that he's trying to figure things out and has decided to speak to Ji-seon. Mu-hee also admits that she doesn't want to pretend everything is okay anymore. Ho-jin promises to call Mu-hee once he's spoken to Ji-seon.
In a softer, more emotive tone, we could rephrase it as:
Inside the bar, Ms. Cho, the show's writer, approaches Ho-jin and asks if he would be interested in participating in one of her dating variety shows. To her surprise, Ho-jin politely declines, stating that it's not really his thing. Ms. Cho then mentions that Ji-seon has hinted that Ho-jin has had a crush on someone for a long time. This revelation shocks Ho-jin, who turns to look at Ji-seon, wondering if she knows about his feelings. Mu-hee catches this glance and announces that she's leaving since she has an early flight back to Seoul.
Back in her room, Mu-hee is plagued by visions of Do Ra-mi questioning Ho-jin about why he's pretending like nothing happened and if she means anything to him at all. Another vision shows a young version of Mu-hee running towards a balcony and then falling off it. Mu-hee thinks to herself that she knows the answer - that she can't be loved.
The next morning, she is taken aback when Ho-jin shows up and offers to drive her to the airport. During the drive, they both confess that they couldn't sleep because of the kiss and thought the other didn't care about it. Ho-jin then tells her that he's trying to figure things out and has decided to speak to Ji-seon. Mu-hee also admits that she doesn't want to pretend everything is okay anymore. Ho-jin promises to call Mu-hee once he's had a conversation with Ji-seon.
At the airport, Yong-u's mind is plagued by concerns about Mu-hee's entanglement with Ho-jin. He reveals that Ji-seon's marriage is off the table and wonders if Ho-jin's feelings for Mu-hee are strong enough to sway him from his original plans. Mu-hee, caught in a panic, decides to head back and confront Ho-jin before he meets Ji-seon.
A flashback shows Ho-jin and Mu-hee in the car, listening to a Cory Lane song. Mu-hee declares that this should be their anthem from now on. In the present, Ho-jin searches for a record of the singer at a bookstore, where he unexpectedly bumps into Ji-seon. He asks for a private chat, and Ji-seon shares her wedding plans, which take Ho-jin by surprise.
Meanwhile, Mu-hee looks for Ho-jin and rushes to the bookstore. She sees Ho-jin and Ji-seon talking and smiling at each other, wondering if it's too late to intervene. Do Ra-mi appears and advises Mu-hee to pretend she doesn't know anything, like she used to do as a child. Mu-hee rushes away, but Ho-jin spots her and follows.
He manages to stop her, and a lengthy monologue ensues between Mu-hee and Ho-jin. The dialogue leaves things a bit vague, with Mu-hee assuming that Ho-jin will now pursue Ji-seon since he knows she's not getting married. She expresses her hurt pride from his lack of reciprocation and her decision to give up, as continuing would make her feel like a fool. Ho-jin is upset and agrees to end things, saying he might have been swayed by her emotions. However, he clarifies that he wanted to be with her until this conversation took place. Mu-hee realizes her mistake as he walks away. (Again, the wording is a bit vague, and interpretation may vary.)
A flashback shows Ho-jin's conversation with Ji-seon, where he admits that someone entered his life and turned it upside down, showing him the brighter side of things. In the present, Mu-hee returns to the airport in tears. On the flight, Hiro notices that Mu-hee hasn't moved for a while and asks if she's okay.
The scene shifts to two weeks later in Seoul, where Hiro is back in the country. Nanami tells him that Mu-hee has gone to see a live music concert. Hiro comments on "what she did to him." At the classical music concert, Mu-hee realizes that Ho-jin is translating for the Italian composer.
