Episode Summary
In Episode 26, Xing Mo confronts CEO Ling about his contract termination and her true intentions, leading to an emotional embrace. During a high-stakes fashion show, Han Yijing collapses on stage due to a leg injury, sparking a media frenzy. Her relationship with Liao Jinyuan is exposed, drawing backlash from sponsors and investors. Determined to take responsibility, Han Yijing plans to leave the industry. CEO Ling faces intense pressure as past grudges resurface. Meanwhile, Jia Fan tries to divert media attention by offering his own story, hoping to protect Han Yijing from a scandal-driven exit.
Spoiler Alert
Things are really heating up in Wanna Be, and Episode 26 pulls no punches. Secrets unravel, relationships crack under pressure, and a major scandal sends shockwaves through the fashion world.
A Hug That Says It All
The episode opens with CEO Ling finally calling Xing Mo to discuss his termination contract. She says the paperwork is almost ready—great news, right? But of course, there's a catch. She wants him to walk the runway one last time, and not just for show. It’s all to satisfy Qixiang, the show's biggest sponsor, who threatens to pull out if Xing Mo doesn’t appear.
Xing Mo isn't having it. He wants to talk face-to-face, to hear her real intentions. Ling dodges, repeating that Qixiang is the priority. That’s when Xing Mo walks up behind her and, in a rare moment of raw vulnerability, says none of that matters—he just wants to know what she thinks. She finally admits: yes, it’s her idea too. With that, Xing Mo breaks down, rushing forward to wrap her in a tight, emotional hug.
A Catwalk Collapse
Meanwhile, Han Yijing is backstage preparing for the big show. Things seem normal until she suddenly clutches her leg in pain. She calls Si Min to bring her bag, and while Si Min is at the car, she notices multiple boxes of medication tucked in the trunk. Uh-oh.
As the show kicks off, Xing Mo opens, followed by You Ning and then Jia Fan. It’s a livestreamed event with minimal live audience. Han Yijing is the grand finale. And for a moment, it feels like she’s back in top form—until she isn't.
Mid-walk, Han Yijing abruptly doubles over, clutching her left knee before collapsing on the runway. Cameras swarm her instantly.
The Fallout
Jia Fan rushes her to the hospital while Shu Bo calls, asking what happened. Jia Fan tries to brush it off as low blood sugar, but Shu Bo’s not buying it—this thing is already trending online.
To make matters worse, Han Yijing’s relationship with Liao Jinyuan is suddenly exposed, turning a health scare into a full-blown PR crisis. Advertisers are livid, Qixiang is under fire, and Liao Jinyuan’s career is now on shaky ground. Still, the minute he hears she’s awake, he orders emergency PR damage control.
“I Just Want To Be Free”
In the hospital, Han Yijing is done pretending. Tearfully, she begs CEO Ling to do what she asked—release a statement that distances her from the company. It’s clear she’s willing to take the fall, just to get out.
Ling says nothing. As the tension hangs in the air, a call pulls her away, and she storms out. Xing Mo follows, but she’s furious—at him, at the situation, and at his secrecy. She won’t let him tag along.
Meanwhile, Jia Fan learns from Wu Ming that Han Yijing plans to take full responsibility. She wants to issue a statement claiming she lied to everyone and will quit the industry altogether.
The Past Bites Back
CEO Ling isn’t done yet. She confronts Huang Jinde, a ruthless journalist who’s been fanning the flames. She warns him to stop, but he throws old dirt in her face—how she once got him blacklisted from the entire industry. Now, he’s back for revenge.
As she turns to leave, Huang drops a bomb: he’s got a new angle—Han Yijing being abandoned by her birth mother at Chun Ya International Kindergarten. That would blow up everything. Ling lunges at him, but he shoves her. Thankfully, Xing Mo arrives just in time to catch her. He doesn’t say a word—just socks Huang in the face. Hard. He only stops when a passerby intervenes.
Damage Control
Back at the company, Ling tries to shield Han Yijing, but the pressure is immense. Advertisers are one thing, but now even the investors are demanding answers. She stares at the already-prepared public statement and, after weighing every angle, reluctantly signs off.
At home, Shu Bo and Si Min wait for Han Yijing. She thanks them for years of care and support, smiling as she says it’s time to just… lay low. Back in her room, she calls Jia Fan and asks him not to contact her for a few days—she needs sleep. A lot of it.
A Last-Ditch Effort
Jia Fan, not one to sit still, goes to Liao Jinyuan with a desperate plan: he’ll give an exclusive interview to reveal his eye condition. He’s not a huge star, he admits, but maybe it’ll draw attention away from Han Yijing's scandal.
Liao Jinyuan refuses. But Jia Fan isn’t letting Han Yijing disappear like this—not without a fight.
Final Thoughts:
Episode 26 is a whirlwind of emotion, power plays, and moral dilemmas. Han Yijing’s collapse is just the tip of the iceberg. With the truth clawing its way to the surface and everyone scrambling to control the narrative, next episode promises even more fireworks. Will Han Yijing really walk away? Can CEO Ling protect her team, or is it already too late?
