Disgusted by the steamy “Madame Aema” script, Jeong Hee-ran refuses the lead role. Her vengeful producer retaliates by casting a rookie instead.

Even before filming starts, the crew faces challenges — tensions grow between Hee-ran and Shin Ju-ae, and strict censorship forces script changes.

Ju-ae battles a demanding film set and doubts her acting, but proves her grit. Later, she steps into a mansion that gives her an ominous feeling.

Shocked by a glimpse of the industry’s dark side, Ju-ae faces a career-defining choice. Will she play it safe — or take Hee-ran’s bold advice to fight?

In the middle of the night, Hee-ran finds Ku Jung-ho’s secret ledger. Later, the director finds all the film reels have vanished without a trace.

“Madame Aema” sweeps Korea, bringing Ju-ae fame. At a live award ceremony, Hee-ran steps into the spotlight and gets unexpected help from Ju-ae.

Hua Yong’s true identity as the mastermind behind X Holdings is revealed. The misunderstandings between Shen Wenlang and Gao Tu deepen, and Gao Tu wants to resign. Sheng Shaoyou successfully…

Hua Yong overdoses on pheromones and ends up hospitalized. Shen Wenlang secretly visits him, but the meeting doesn’t go well. After being discharged from the hospital, Sheng Shaoyou takes Hua…

Sheng Shao You’s condition worsens after losing control of his pheromones and gets hospitalized. X Holdings invites Sheng Shao You to a private gathering, but the effects of the pheromones…

Sima Jiao gives Liao Tinyang a gift to help them communicate when they’re apart from each other. Shi Qianlu’s people try to catch Hei Nianjiu.

Sima Jiao helps Liao Tingyan recover, and their deepening relationship produces a surprising outcome. However, danger awaits in Fenghua City.