Starring Park Ji-Hoon and Hong Ye-Ji, Love Song for Illusion episode 5 aired on KBS on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Currently, the storyline of the K-drama revolves around the King’s death.
In episode 4 ending, Crown Prince Sajo Hyeon finds his father, the King, dead in his chamber. He suspects Kyera/Yeon Wol; however, she denies murdering him. Episode 5 begins with Sajo Hyeon mourning his father’s death while Kyera is sent to prison.
Despite her continuous denial, no one trusts her. Sajo Hyeon, too, goes with the evidence; however, his heart tells him that she is not the killer. The episode later reveals the murderer. The King’s illegitimate son, Sajo Yung (Hwang Hee), uses a poisoned needle to kill his own father.
Love Song for Illusion Episode 5 spoilers: Hwang Hee tries to kill Park Ji-Hoon after murdering the King
Hwang Hee’s Sajo Yung has been a mysterious character since the beginning. He is part of the White Knife rebel group that wants the King dead and has always wanted the throne. Hence, he kills his father in Love Song for Illusion episode 5 and frames Kyera for it.
Sajo Yung then tries to kill his half-brother, Crown Prince Sajo Hyeon, to take over the throne completely. But fails to do so as Sajo Hyeon’s alter personality, Ak-Hee (Park Ji-Hoon), takes control. When Kyera is tortured into confessing the crime she didn’t commit, Ak-Hee wakes up in the Crown Prince’s subconscious mind and pulls him in. He pleads with Sajo Hyeon to save Kyera, but the latter hesitates to do so.
Ak-Hee makes a deal with the owner of the body to set him free for the sake of Hyong Ye-Ji’s character. Therefore, he manages to take control when Sajo Yung tries to kill him. He strikes a deal with Hwang Hee’s character, manipulating him to believe that he doesn’t want the throne.
The palace finds out that the Crown Prince ordered an execution for Kyera. But Ak-Hee saves her when the process starts. He takes care of her inside a small cottage. Kyera wakes up and discovers that Ak-Hee has taken over Sajo Hyeon’s mind and body. She seems a bit uncomfortable in his presence and keeps on asking about the Crown Prince.
Meanwhile, Sajo Hyun begins the process of taking over the throne at the palace. The Crown Princess is angry at her husband, Sajo Hyeon, for sending Kyera into exile.
Love Song for Illusion Episode 5 ending: Park Ji-Hoon and Hong Ye-Ji share a passionate kiss
Towards the end of the Love Song for Illusion Episode 5, Hong Ye-Ji’s Kyera leaves the cottage. A group of Sajo Yung’s people attacks her, but Ak-Hee arrives in time to save her.
They try to escape the ambush but find themselves on the edge of a cliff with nowhere else to go. The two decide to jump off the cliff into the river. The episode ends with them in the water, Ak-Hee pulling her towards him and sharing a heartfelt kiss. The scene turns more romantic with Ak-Hee’s voice saying, “I love you, Kyera.”
Meanwhile, Sajo Hyeon finds himself trapped inside his subconscious mind. A dark force surrounds him, and he asks, “What is going on, Ak-Hee?”
Viewers can watch Love Song for Illusion Episode 5 on Viki. The network KBS releases two episodes every week on Mondays and Tuesdays.
