When I Was the Most Beautiful
Season 1
A healing drama emphasizing the end of suffering and the belief that everyone deserves to be happy. It deals with the love of a woman and two brothers.
32 Episodes
- Ye Ji Starts Teaching
E1Ye Ji Starts TeachingOh Ye Ji starts her first day at the Seo Hwan's school and meets Hwan for the first time. She notices his talent in art, and Hwan notices her beautiful eyes. Seo Jin, Hwan's older brother, surprises everyone at the race track when he takes off his race car helmet, but he isn't so thrilled to see Carrie Jung, his ex-girlfriend, appear. Meanwhile, Ye Ji gets a text message from her ex-boyfriend to meet. - Seo Jin Returns Home
E2Seo Jin Returns HomeHwan takes Ye Ji to his father's pottery workshop to help her find a kiln for her project. When she meets his father, she is stunned and thrilled it's Seo Seong Gon, a famous pottery artisan. He asks her to stay for lunch, and while waiting, she meets Jin for the first time. Jin greets his father and brother after being in the military. - Jin Meets Ye Ji's Aunt
E3Jin Meets Ye Ji's AuntYe Ji gets a room next door to Hwan's place, and Hwan delightfully helps her get settled in. Overhearing that she'll be heading to Seoul for the weekend, Jin waits for her and offers her a ride. When they get there, Jin meets her wretched aunt, who has nothing but disapproving remarks of her teaching and living in the countryside. Meanwhile, Chairman Bang tells Jin to marry Carrie. - Ye Ji Feels Protected
E4Ye Ji Feels ProtectedYe Ji's wretched aunt comes to Hwan's school and makes a scene, threatening Ye Ji with her past to quit. Hwan lends her his shoulder, and for the first time, Ye Ji feels protected. Meanwhile, at the brink of losing his chance to continue racing race cars, Jin agrees to work for his mother in return for her sponsorship. - Hwan Sees Jin Kiss Ye Ji
E5Hwan Sees Jin Kiss Ye JiHwan waits for Ye Ji by the creek while she enjoys the moonlight by the beach with Jin. When a few of the boys show up and ridicule him with a revealing picture of Ye Ji, Hwan severely beats up one of the boys. Later, Ye Ji decides to learn ceramics at Geonam Ceramics, and Hwan sees Jin kissing Ye Ji. - Ye Ji Leaves Her Aunt
E6Ye Ji Leaves Her AuntHwan tells Jin that he likes Ye Ji, but Jin tells Hwan to forget about her and that he's too young to know anything. They almost get into a fight. Meanwhile, Ye Ji packs her bags and leaves her aunt in Seoul, just barely getting away in Jin's car. Later, her aunt shows up at Jin's mom's office and shows a little something about Ye Ji's past. - Jin Warns Ye Ji's Aunt
E7Jin Warns Ye Ji's AuntJin shows up in front of Ye Ji's aunt with an envelope of money and tells her to stay out of their relationship. Yeon Ja goes to Seong Gon and describes her encounter with Ye Ji's aunt and warns him to keep Ye Ji away from the boys. Meanwhile, Jin's racing teammates ditch him and start a race team of their own. - Jin Resigns
E9Jin ResignsHwan goes to university in the States while Jin tries to work at his mother's company. However, Jin only has racing on his mind. With a project not progressing in the right direction, he hands in his resignation. Meanwhile, Ye Ji visits her aunt's place for her father's memorial service and hears an earful. - Jin Gets Back into Racing
E10Jin Gets Back into RacingYe Ji tells Jin to do what he loves, and Jin follows his heart. Yeon Ja, who strongly opposes, demands Ye Ji to change his mind. However, Jin takes his opportunity and flies to the U.S. to race. Meanwhile, Carrie visits Geonam Ceramics and places an order with ill intentions. - Ye Ji's Debut
E11Ye Ji's DebutThree years go by after Jin's death. Seong Gon throws an art exhibition, displaying Ye Ji's first ceramics collection. However, Yeon Ja finds out about it and causes a scene. Reminded of her horrible past, Ye Ji collapses and gets rushed to the hospital. Meanwhile, Ye Ji's mother gets released from prison and visits Ye Ji's aunt. - A Mother-in-Law's Hatred
E12A Mother-in-Law's HatredYe Ji finds out where her mother is with Seung Min's help. She meets her but only ends up shedding tears of agony. Later, Yeon Ja brings a photo of her and Seung Min together and accuses her of having an affair. However, Ye Ji stands her ground but leaves the house with her passport. - Hwan Finds Ye Ji
E13Hwan Finds Ye JiHwan finds Ye Ji on Jeju Island. Seeing each other for the first time after three years, they embrace and comfort each other. They decide to unwind from their crazy life together. However, Hwan takes it a little too far and tries to kiss Ye ji. Meanwhile, back in Seoul, Ye Ji's mom learns about Ye Ji's hardships and visit's Ye Ji's aunt holding a bat. - Letters Ignored
E14Letters IgnoredYe Ji chooses to stay by Seong Gon's side as his daughter-in-law, waiting for Jin's return. Ye Ji's aunt visits her and warns her not to get in her way of inheriting her late brother's fortune, and Ye Ji warns her mother to leave her aunt alone. Meanwhile, Hwan continues to write letters to Ye Ji, none of which that get read. - Hwan Tells Ye Ji to Move Out
E15Hwan Tells Ye Ji to Move OutHwan insists that Ye Ji move out of the house and forget that Jin ever existed. However, he reveals his true feelings and why he had to come back home. Meanwhile, Ye Ji's aunt deposits some money into Ye Ji's mom's bank account and warns her to stay away from her late brother's fortune. - Someone Awaits Ye Ji
E16Someone Awaits Ye JiYe Ji gets invited out to a school gathering by her students. In Ho, a student who once provoked Hwan and Ye Ji, makes another attempt to stir up an issue between them. Later, Ye Ji finds a place to live independently. Meanwhile, Yeon Ja returns from her business trip and tells Ye Ji someone is waiting for her back in Seoul. - Jin Returns Home in a Wheelchair
E17Jin Returns Home in a WheelchairYe Ji drops to her knees in tears after seeing Jin in his wheelchair but is relieved he is alive. However, convincing him to return home needed help. Jin shows up and reminds him of the pain their father went through and how he had kept him going after seeing him almost take his life. Meanwhile, Carrie finds out that Jin had returned to Korea and visits Yeon Ja. - Jin Finds Out About Hwan and Ye Ji
E18Jin Finds Out About Hwan and Ye JiJin agrees to go through another full medical examination. Ye Ji and Hwan do their best to help him adjust. While out for some fresh air with Ye Ji, Jin coincidentally runs into In Ho, who tells him about the scandal between Hwan and Ye Ji. Later, Jin confirms with his own eyes online posts of their relationship. - Jin Confronts Hwan
E19Jin Confronts HwanJin asks Hwan if he still has feelings for Ye Ji. Hwan stands his groundand tells Jin not to worry about anything. Out of the blue, Amber courageously shows up and surprises Hwan. Meanwhile, Jin tells Ye Ji to work with Hwan, and Yeon Ja finds out Jin might have a chance to walk again. - Suspicion Overcomes Jin
E20Suspicion Overcomes JinJealousy and suspicion overcome Jin, causing him to search through Ye Ji's room. He finds pictures of Hwan and her in Jeju Island, where they spent their honeymoon together. Ye Ji and Hwan try to convince him his imagination is getting the better of him, but he leaves them angrily. Meanwhile, Young Ja deals with Chairman Bang and her brother trying to overtake the company. - Hwan Opens His Heart to Amber
E21Hwan Opens His Heart to AmberDespite Jin's harsh words of divorce, Ye Ji convinces Jin to undergo physiotherapy again after hearing from Yeon Ja that he still might have a chance to walk. Ye Ji also tells him to move back and have Hwan leave the house instead. However, Hwan warns Jin that if he hurts Ye Ji, his imagination will become a reality. Later, Hwan decides to open his heart to Amber, and they begin a relationship. - Yeon Ja Faces Jail Time
E22Yeon Ja Faces Jail TimeYe Ji visits her mother at the hospital but gets slapped by her aunt, who shows up unexpectedly. Jin gets appointed as the new CEO of Jinhwan A and C to suppress Chairman Bang's plan. However, Yeon Ja gets raided by the prosecution and faces possible jail time for embezzlement. Meanwhile, Carrie tells Jin that his life belongs to her. - Carrie Brings Trouble
E23Carrie Brings TroubleCarrie spills the truth about her and Jin in the U.S. on the table. She destroys what good was finally happening after Jin's return from hiding. Ye Ji packs her things and heads to see her mother and then to her aunt. Meanwhile, Yeon Ja visits Carrie but faces a predicament with a few threatening words. - Ye Ji Learns About Her Mother
E24Ye Ji Learns About Her MotherOn top of Jin's relationship with Carrie, Ye Ji learns that it was her fault her mother had shot her dad and regrets ever hating her for abandoning her. Hwan quietly stays by her side, and Jin notices. Meanwhile, Jin takes steroids to stand on his feet to win Ye Ji's heart back, and Ye Ji opens her workshop. - Ye Ji Visits Carrie
E25Ye Ji Visits CarrieYe Ji accepts what she thinks is an invitation and shows up at Carrie Jung's door. Hwan finds out about this and rushes over to Carrie's house along with Jin. Meanwhile, Ki Seok runs away after seeing Jin alive, and Amber gets fed up with Hwan's insincere feelings for her. - Carrie Doesn't Give Up on Jin
E26Carrie Doesn't Give Up on JinJin calls Carrie over, thinking that it will the last time he sees her. However, she warns him of a gift she has in surprise just for him. Later, after meeting with Yeon Ja, Carrie shows up at Ye Ji's workshop and lets her know that Yeon Ja is on her side. Meanwhile, Yeon Ja finds out about Hwan's feelings for Ye Ji. - Ki Seok Tells the Truth
E27Ki Seok Tells the TruthCarrie survives after getting stabbed by Ki Seok. However, the truth Ki Seok reveals shocks everyone and puts Carrie facing serious jail time. Chairman Bang assures Carrie that Ki Seok's testimony means nothing without evidence, but she remains troubled. Meanwhile, Jin shows up at her hospital bedside. - Jin Tells Hwan the Truth
E28Jin Tells Hwan the TruthJin tells Hwan what really happened the day they went hiking with their father who ended up in a wheelchair because of the accident. Everything Hwan believed comes crumbling down on him and later tells Jin that he doesn't have a brother anymore. Meanwhile, Jin decides to let Ye Ji have her way by letting her go. - The Fight for Jinhwan A and C
E29The Fight for Jinhwan A and CJin tries his best to hold onto Ye Ji while Yeon Ja gives Ye Ji two options. Divorce Jin and let the brothers reconcile or stay with Jin and send Hwan away. However, Hwan already makes up his mind to leave. Meanwhile, Carries disappears from the hospital, and Jin calculates how many shares the company needs to keep it from falling into Chairman Bang's hands. - Carrie Gets Arrested
E30Carrie Gets ArrestedWith Ye Ji's help, Jin manages to hold onto Jinhwan A and C. However, Carrie gets taken away in handcuffs. Hwan takes Ye Ji out to a very formal restaurant for one lasting good memory of them together, but he asks her one last time if it can't be him. Later, Hwan overhears Ye Ji and Jin talking and learns how she truly feels about him. - Ye Ji Finally Leaves the House
E31Ye Ji Finally Leaves the HouseYe Ji packs up her things and says her final goodbyes while Ye Ji's mom sits and talks with Yeon Ja. She learns that Ye Ji and Hwan had feelings for each other but takes it as an insult. Later, Ye Ji begs her mother to live together, and Jin makes it up to the rooftop of Jinhwan A and C. - Hwan's First Love
E32Hwan's First LoveHwan wants to see Ye Ji for one last time before he heads off abroad. So Won tells him her whereabouts, but she also tells Ye Ji that Hwan knows where she is. Ye Ji rushes out, and they meet at a picturesque point on the island. Ye Ji asks Hwan to stay with her for a couple of days, and Hwan finally gets to hear unforgettable words.
