Love Song for Illusion episode 3 aired on KBS on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. Starring Park Ji-Hoon and Hong Ye-Ji, the storyline of the fantasy romance drama turns pretty intense in the latest episode.
The K-drama revolves around Park Ji-Hoon’s character as Crown Prince Sajo Hyeon, who has an alter ego, Ak-Hee. The latter takes away assassin Kyera’s (Hong Ye-Ji) memory to make her his concubine but fails to spend time with her as Sajo Hyeon returns to his senses.
In episode 3, the crown prince saves Kyera, aka Consort Ho, from being punished by the king. She realizes her heart flutters for Sajo Hyeon, but things go sideways when Ak-Hee tries to take over his mind and body. When Ak-Hee is back, he plans to get rid of Sajo Hyeon for good.
Love Song for Illusion episode 3 spoilers: Ak-Hee tries to lock away Sajo Hyeon and permanently take over his body
Love Song for Illusion episode 3 begins with Sajo Hyeon saving Kyera at the royal court. He lies to the king that she might be an assassin, but he has fallen in love with her, which is why he makes her his concubine. After she is safe, he confronts Crown Princess Geum-Hwa and her father for plotting against him.
For context, Geum-Hwa sought the queen’s help to summon Kyera in front of the king. She wanted the concubine to leave the palace, but her plan failed. On the other hand, Sajo Yoong and Yang Jae-Yi learn that Kyera has lost her memory and behaves strangely in front of them. Jae-Yi later warns her about her life being in danger.
Kyera decides to leave the palace and thus brings a farewell gift to Sajo Hyeon. Looking at her, he has flashbacks of his childhood when he met Kyera as Yeon Woo, the daughter of a royal family whom the king killed. As the memory ruins his life, he drags a sword to attack Kyera. At that moment, Ak-Hee tries to break through Sajo Hyeon and stops himself from attacking her. Park Ji-Hoon’s dual characters subconsciously fight each other to take over the mind and body.
Ak-Hee succeeds in coming out while Sajo Hyeon is locked away. Kyera notices a drastic change in the crown prince’s behavior. She seeks Eunuch Neung’s help, who tells her that Ak-Hee is the “evil spirit” inside Sajo Hyeon’s body. On the other hand, Ak-Hee visits Choong-Ta and asks him to conduct a ritual that will lock Sajo Hyeong away for good.
Love Song for Illusion episode 3 ending: Hong Ye-Ji’s memory comes back
At the end of Love Song for Illusion episode 3, Choong-Ta agrees to help Ak-Hee take over Sajo Hyeong’s body completely. He asks the alter ego of the crown prince not to meet Kyera (Hong Ye-Ji) till midnight due to the ritual.
Kyera tries to meet him in order to understand whether the crown prince is Ak-Hee or Sajo Hyeong. She even meets Choong-Ta to seek some help. Instead, she learns that he was the one whose medicine took her memory away. She then requests him to give it back.
Before Ak-Hee’s ritual, Choong-Ta gives Kyera something that brings back her memories. When she wakes up, she recalls her painful past and that she has to seek revenge. While walking outside, she sees Park Ji-Hoon’s character approaching her. It appears that Sajo Hyeon is back and that Ak-Hee’s plan failed. Kyera hugs him, which surprises him, but he hugs her back. Episode 3 ends with Kyera remembering her revenge and drawing a knife while hugging the crown prince.
Love Song for Illusion airs on Mondays and Tuesdays on KBS and Viki.
