Episode 8 of Namib resumes right after the tense cliffhanger, with Jin-woo taking the stage for his anticipated performance. As the melody commences, a moment of hesitation crosses his face, plunging the Star Rise team into a whirlwind of anxiety. Instead of performing his pre-assigned song, Jin-woo makes a spontaneous decision, opting to serenade the audience with IU's "My Sea," delivering an incredibly heartfelt interpretation that resonates deeply. Despite the profound impact on the spectators, Jin-woo's deviation from the competition's guidelines leads to his disqualification.
Later, Jin-woo opens up to Soo-hyun and Jun-seok about the cryptic message he received from Chris. The next day, Soo-hyun encounters obstacles in her attempts to broker Jin-woo's deal with entertainment companies, who balk at investing in him due to his controversial live TV stunt. However, a glimmer of hope emerges as one entertainment firm expresses interest, contingent upon Soo-hyun's reconciliation with the Star Rise team.
Elsewhere, Ha-na stumbles upon the fact that Hyun-cheol had a clandestine meeting with the Star Rise producer. This revelation jogs her memory of the doctored video that unfairly framed Ji-yeong, thereby safeguarding her own reputation. Meanwhile, Ji-yeong comes to a bitter realization: she was merely a pawn in the game, intended to elevate Ha-na's prospects in the competition.
Among the Star Rise team, an intriguing proposition arises—launching a YouTube series featuring Jin-woo. Jin-seok enthusiastically shares this concept with Jin-woo, who readily embraces the idea with excitement.
Meanwhile, Pandora is engulfed in a scandal when one of its prominent artists is caught red-handed indulging in drugs. Hyun-cheol uncovers a sinister plot where women were being lured into a clandestine club and drugged without their consent. Suspecting a link to the individual who orchestrated his sister's untimely demise, Hyun-cheol dispatches Chris to delve deeper into the matter. Chris confirms the man's sinister involvement but reveals that he has managed to slip through the cracks.
Later, Chris encounters Soo-hyun, revealing that he had discreetly removed the incriminating bag of drugs from Jin-woo's vehicle, ensuring that there was no evidence to tarnish Jin-woo's name. Relieved at this turn of events, Soo-hyun offers Chris her business card, hinting at the possibility of a fresh start for him.
Soo-hyun's father makes an unexpected appearance, expressing his earnest desire to reunite with her mother. Through a heartfelt conversation with Soo-hyun's sister, we delve deeper into the trials and tribulations that Soo-hyun has endured. Abandoned by their father, Soo-hyun has tirelessly worked to uphold her family's dignity and welfare.
As Jin-woo gears up for the YouTube project, he discards the blades that once served as a outlet for his self-harm, marking a pivotal moment in his journey towards healing. The team spends a fulfilling day filming at Soo-hyun's charming house and cozy café. That night, they bond over a roaring campfire, with Jin-woo seeking Soo-hyun's wise counsel for his future endeavors, unaware of her concealed plans to sell his contract to another company.
The following day, Soo-hyun, Jun-seok, and Jin-woo ink their signatures on a contract with a new company, officially transferring Jin-woo's management to them. Shocked and deeply hurt, Jin-woo pleads with Soo-hyun to remain as his manager, leaving the episode on a poignant and heart-wrenching cliffhanger.
