Episode 5 of *To the Moon* opens with Da-hae and her friends battling the dreaded Sunday scaries by sharing tales over a video call. Da-hae recounts how she was handpicked to play Cinderella in a school play, only for her mother's inability to afford the dress to relegate her to the role of an oak tree instead. She reflects wistfully on 'learning her place' far too early in life.
The next day at work, Da-hae heads to the factory to ensure preparations for the company’s 30th anniversary celebration are running smoothly. The event will welcome 30 children, each receiving a gift of Marron’s snacks. While she’s there, a mishap occurs as another employee accidentally spills a stream of brown sauce all over her, leaving her no choice but to don a factory worker’s blue jumpsuit. Upon returning to her office, she discovers she’s among three team members—alongside Da-hee and Joon-seo—slated to receive an award for exemplary work ethic.
Soon after, Da-hae learns that Da-hee and Ji-woo are shooting a company promotional video. Curious, she wanders over to observe but inadvertently steps into the frame, obstructing the shot. One of the filming staff snaps at her, rudely demanding she step aside. Feeling frustrated, she vents to her friends over lunch. Ji-song, ever the supportive friend, suggests Da-hae borrow her brand-new dress for the award ceremony the following day, urging her to undergo a transformation in her appearance.
Meanwhile, Ji-woo texts Da-hae, inviting her to lunch in the office cafeteria. She declines, explaining she’s already eating and that sharing a meal there would feel awkward. After lunch, Da-hae’s team resumes planning the awards event. Tensions rise as team members bicker over who will claim the coveted seat at Table 1—the prime spot beside Ji-woo and the managing director. Offended by the assumptions being made about her, Da-hae proposes they settle the matter with a game of rock-paper-scissors. To her surprise, she wins!
In the accounts team, Oh Dong-gyu notices Ji-song’s absence from their group chat as they debate where to go for their team dinner. Ignoring protests, he sends her an invite. That evening, Ji-song helps Eun-sang with a makeover. Afterward, the two chat about the booming crypto market.
Back in the accounting group chat, the conversation turns to finalizing plans for the team dinner. Ji-song boldly suggests a high-end restaurant and, with a bit of fibbing, claims she’s a regular there. Pressured by her colleagues, she agrees to make a reservation, though she’s secretly panicking about the last-minute request. Just then, Ji-woo calls Da-hae, insisting they meet to clear the air since she’s been avoiding him. She tells him she’s busy with friends but promises to sit beside him at dinner during the anniversary event.
The following day, Ji-woo buzzes with excitement at the prospect of finally sharing a meal with Da-hae. His enthusiasm is palpable as he even presents her with a bouquet of flowers. Da-hae arrives, resplendent in her elegant white dress, radiating an air of anticipation. Yet, fate seems to have other plans. Her colleague, in a twist of events, swaps Da-hae's designated seat with that reserved for the CEO. The CEO, originally slated to be away on a trip, makes a surprise appearance, necessitating his placement at Table 1.
Meanwhile, Ji-song and Eun-sang embark on their journey to the opulent restaurant. Luck smiles upon them as a last-minute cancellation paves the way for Ji-song to secure a reservation.
Back at the venue, Ji-woo's irritation simmers at the abrupt change in seating, which now relegates Da-hae to a distant table at the rear. As the moment for the awards announcement arrives, the announcer's voice booms, summoning only Da-hee to the stage to claim all three accolades. Da-hae's heart sinks, and in a fit of frustration, she attempts to uncork a champagne bottle. Misfortune strikes when the cork flies back, striking her nose and causing it to bleed, staining her pristine white dress.
Just then, Ji-woo approaches, his concern evident. Desperate to shield herself from his gaze, Da-hae dives beneath the table. Ji-woo follows suit, extending a helping hand to clean up the mess while tenderly confessing that she has left him utterly captivated. While they remain hidden under the table, Da-hae's team members settle around it, their voices rising in disparaging remarks about her.
Suddenly, someone spots Da-hae's bag peeking out from beneath the tablecloth. With a daring resolve, Da-hae instructs Ji-woo to hoist the table. Together, they lift it above their heads and dash out of the room, a whirlwind of determination.
Once outside, Manager Ko confronts Da-hae, unleashing a tirade and blaming her for the misdirected delivery of the children's food boxes, despite the true culprit being Da-hee. Ji-woo, having overheard the exchange, returns to Da-hae's side. In a moment of vulnerability, Da-hae confesses her hopes that her new look would mark a turning point. Ji-woo reassures her, emphasizing that her worth is not defined by a dress and that she has done nothing to bring shame upon herself. He firmly believes in her potential to achieve anything she sets her mind to.
Empowered by his words, Da-hae springs into action, determined to find a solution and ensure the children receive their meals.
Meanwhile, Eun-sang accidentally overhears Ji-song's team members whispering among themselves that they've switched the venue for their gathering and have no intention of informing Ji-song. Eun-sang frantically tries to call Ji-song, but at that very moment, Ji-song is already at the originally planned restaurant, engrossed in a phone call with Wei Lin and blissfully unaware of the brewing chaos.
At the anniversary event, Ji-woo and his buddy strike up a tune—a children's song that Ji-woo had once recorded. The little ones are thrilled beyond measure, and this gives Da-hae the perfect window of opportunity. She slips away to the restaurant, orchestrating the serving of succulent pork cutlets to the kids. In the end, her team members are left with no choice but to concede that she's the hero of the hour.
Ji-song lingers at the restaurant for what feels like an eternity, but no one shows up. Curiosity gets the better of her, and she opens her group chat, only to discover that everyone, except for Oh Dong-gyu, has left the chat. Dong-gyu, oblivious to the deception, is at the other restaurant with the rest of the team. They cook up a lie, telling him that Ji-song is off meeting her boyfriend.
Just as Ji-song is about to give up and leave, Eun-sang arrives. She plays it cool, pretending to have no clue about the team's antics, and invites Ji-song to join her for dinner. As they savor their meal, Eun-sang's eyes widen in surprise as she realizes that the value of Enderium cryptocurrency is soaring through the roof.
After the anniversary event wraps up, Da-hae and Ji-woo take a leisurely stroll, engaging in a heartfelt conversation. Suddenly, Da-hae's phone rings—it's Eun-sang. Her face lights up with joy as she learns about the cryptocurrency's meteoric rise. Ji-woo can't help but be captivated, his gaze fixed on Da-hae's radiant smile.
In the epilogue of "To The Moon" Episode 5, Ji-woo is seen chatting with Da-hee about Da-hae. The film director from earlier spots him and can't help but comment that this is precisely the expression he had been hoping to capture from Ji-woo all along—a look that exudes the blush of newfound love.
