In the ninth episode of MBC’s drama “W” on Wednesday, webtoon character Kang Chul (Lee Jong-suk) could not recognize his lover, surgeon Oh Yeon-joo (Han Hyo-joo).

In the previous episode, the two characters had realized that anyone closely related to Kang is in danger and could possibly be killed.

Kang, who wanted to protect Oh, suggested that she re-sketch the webtoon -- the world where he came from -- to make their past a dream so they can be strangers in real life.

Oh did as she was told.

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Kang returned to his reality, waking up on a hospital bed. Oh, however, was brought into Kang’s world, as she was still present in his sub-consciousness.

The couple met face-to-face, but Kang could not remember Oh since his memories with her had become merely a forgotten dream.

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Oh, on the other hand, was heartbroken and dropped to the floor, crying.

The fantasy drama, “W” airs every Wednesday and Thursday on MBC at 10 p.m.

By Choi Hyung-won (h.c1110@heraldcorp.com)