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'Final Table' Haley Returns to the Competition Through a Romance with Kim Jung-hwan — Traditional Liquor and Kiss Scene Become a Hot Topic

In the JTBC weekend drama 'Final Table,' Haley rejoined the competition through a love line with Kim Jung-hwan. In the episode aired on November 8, Isabel Dominguez (played by Haley), who was eliminated in the first round, was shown bonding with Joshua Young-ho Peyton (played by Kim Jung-hwan) whil

Jonggyu Park
Staff Reporter
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'Final Table' Haley Returns to the Competition Through a Romance with Kim Jung-hwan — Traditional Liquor and Kiss Scene Become a Hot Topic
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In the JTBC weekend drama 'Final Table,' Haley rejoined the competition through a love line with Kim Jung-hwan.

In the episode aired on November 8, Isabel Dominguez (played by Haley), who was eliminated in the first round, was shown bonding with Joshua Young-ho Peyton (played by Kim Jung-hwan) while sharing Korean traditional liquor.

The two had dinner together in a hotel room. They continued their conversation while tasting Korean traditional liquor alongside delivery food such as tteokbokki and chicken. Isabel, who was scheduled to leave the country on a flight the morning after next, said, "Thanks to being eliminated early, I was able to travel around many parts of Korea, and I feel like I've come to know Korea deeply."

She then told Joshua, "I hope you win this competition. Whatever you came here to find, I sincerely hope you find it," and the two shared a kiss, completing the romantic atmosphere.

In the drama, the sous chef position on Joshua's team became vacant due to personal circumstances, and Isabel returned to the competition in his place, participating first in the 'You Are My Destiny' mission.

During the broadcast, Baek Hyun-joo (played by Cha Ji-yeon), CEO of Pyeongyeon Media, commented on Isabel in a conversation with her secretary: "She's such a shame to lose. Pretty face, sexy figure... The response was quite good. She left too early."

Meanwhile, Haley, who is signed with T&I Cultures, has been recognized for her acting and singing abilities through musicals such as 'Gone Tomorrow,' 'Dorian Gray,' and 'Charmy,' and has begun her television career with this drama.

Jonggyu Park
Staff Reporter

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