Actor Yoo Jae-myung presents a deeply layered portrait of life’s difficult choices through JTBC’s Friday series Love Me. Following a heartfelt confession of love, his character’s next decision carries more weight than romance, signaling a profound shift in life’s direction.

Yoo portrays Seo Jin-ho, a man who has endured a long, solitary journey after losing his wife Kim Mi-ran (Jang Hye-jin). He wrestles with guilt, questioning whether he deserves happiness on his own. Though unable to deny the flutter of new love, he never turns away from the emotional burden that accompanies it.

Jin-ho eventually confesses his relationship with Jin Ja-young, played by Yoon Se-ah, to his daughter Seo Jun-kyung (Seo Hyun-jin) and son Seo Jun-seo (Lee Si-woo). This moment sparks a series of candid revelations within the family, allowing them to better understand one another’s lives.

The real turning point, however, comes with his next choice. Preview footage suggests Jin-ho may part ways with the house filled with years of family memories. It is a space where his wife once lived and his children grew up—a place that embodies the family’s history. Letting go of it represents not just a move, but a reorientation of life itself.

Jin Ja-young’s remark, “I thought we were just visiting a campsite—I never imagined we were here to buy one,” hints that Jin-ho is already envisioning a new foundation for his future. Having decided to live without denying his memories, he now seems prepared to say goodbye to the space that holds them.

This decision poses a new challenge for the family. As the children begin to accept their father’s new love, can they also come to terms with leaving the home that holds their past? And what truly drives Jin-ho to make this choice?

In Love Me, Yoo Jae-myung delivers a restrained yet powerful portrayal—not of a man choosing love, but of a middle-aged man taking responsibility for life after loss. His performance shows how a single, quiet decision can reshape an entire life.

Love Me airs every Friday at 8:50 p.m., with two consecutive episodes.