Race Episode Recap and Review

Race (2023) is the newest K-drama to join Disney+ Hotstar's inventory of Korean content, directed by Lee Dong-yoon and written by Kim Roo-ri. The workplace drama started on May 10, 2023, with the first two episodes starring Lee Yeon-hee as Park Yoon-jo, Moon So-ri as Goo Yi-jung, Hong Jong-hyun as Ryu Jae-min, and Jung Yun-ho (TVXQ's Yunho) as Seo Dong-hoon.

The duration of Race Episode 12 is 62 minutes.

The more realistic workplace dramedy and its amusing ensemble follow Park Yoon-jo's drive and professionalism in a public relations firm. Despite the fact that she did not pursue a formal degree, her unwavering work ethic is her greatest asset. She believes she is finally on her road to greatness after securing a position at a Korean conglomerate, until the reality about her work is discovered and takes her back down. Nonetheless, she continues on the same route, mapping a trip to prove she belongs and deserves to be where she is. Yoon-jo's Dramacool will be remembered as proof that perseverance pays off and that one's worth is not defined by their resume. 
Spoilers ahead for Race Episode 12 -

Recap of Race Episode 12

Sun-tae begins Race episode 12 by rejoicing with his colleagues following his significant promotion. When he returns home, he appears depressed after entering an empty flat. Meanwhile, Young-ho is upset after learning that his company loyalty has been rewarded in such a harsh way.

Meanwhile, Jae-min invites Yoon-jo to a celebration dinner at Utopia but is surprised to see Dong-hoon accompanying her. As they converse, it becomes clear that both men are fiercely competing with Yoon-jo. Jae-min begins to recount the things she has done for him over the years, which causes her to cry and leaves Dong-hoon perplexed. Yoon-jo eventually gets up and departs.
A week later, it is announced that, in addition to Hoo-gil and Young-ho, Chul-jun is also leaving. It's a melancholy moment, but it's made even more awkward when Yoon-jo walks in front of them, and it's clear that they haven't spoken since Jae-min's emotional outburst at Utopia. Even Dong-hoon is overworked and fidgety, and he confides in Hee-young about how Yoon-jo rarely speaks to him.

Yoon-jo tries to explain her situation to Eun, who tells her to talk to Jae-min and then tells her that nothing is going on between him and the woman he was interested in (Yi-jung). Later, she runs into Hee-young, and Yi-jung joins them for a drink, which ends pretty beautifully.

Yi-jung's R&I Team eventually continues their work of linking employees and consumers with Seyong while also rebranding the company. Meanwhile, Yoon-jo tries to communicate to Dong-hoon, but he asks her to delve inside her heart and figure out what she wants first. Jae-min, on the other hand, laments not seeing Yoon-jo.

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The next day, Ji-hyeon requests that Gu-young get out of the way to allow for change. Su-hwan is opposed, but Gu-young agrees to take a break to explore other aspects of life. Later that day, after catching eyes for a split second with Jae-min, Yoon-jo breaks up with Dong-hoon, who requests for more time before they can be friends.

That night, after their mother steals their security deposit for the residence, Hae-jo becomes distraught and flees. Yoon-jo receives the heartbreaking news that her grandmother has died while searching for her. She decides to relocate after paying her ultimate respects and completing an emotional funeral attended by her on-the-run mother.