Actors Kim So-hyun and Hwang Min-hyun received a happy ending that was as perfect as a lie.
In the final episode of tvN's Monday-Tuesday drama 'It's No Use Lies' aired on the 19th, Mok Sol-hee (played by Kim So-hyun) and Kim Do-ha (played by Hwang Min-hyeon) promised to be together for the rest of their lives through faith. Mok Sol-hee believes in the things she loves rather than the truth because a person's heart, which is as deep and mysterious as the sea, cannot be known through truth and lies alone. And the happy ending of Mok Sol-hee and Kim Do-ha, who saved each other and preserved their love with complete faith, left a lasting impression that was more than just excitement. The viewer ratings for the final episode recorded an average of 3.4% and a high of 4.4% for households in the metropolitan area, and an average of 3.4% and a high of 4.3% for households nationwide, ranking first in the same time slot including cable and general programming channels. (Based on Nielsen Korea paid platform)
Although Mok Sol-hee enjoyed ordinary daily life, she was still unfamiliar with a world where lies were not heard. Above all, it was very difficult for Liar Hunter Mok Sol-hee, who used only his ability to distinguish between lies and truth, to know people's true feelings. Mok Sol-hee asked Do-ha Kim how he would know the truth if he couldn't hear the lie. To Mok Sol-hee, Kim Do-ha did not need any explanation. Kim Do-ha conveyed her 100% pure heart with a short kiss and simply said, “I love you.” Mok Sol-hee, who once again realized through him that sincerity can be felt even without saying it, smiled happily.
Mok Sol-hee's ability to detect the truth returned at a critical moment. Mok Tae-seop (played by Ahn Nae-sang) and Cha Hyang-sook (played by Jin-kyung) divorced due to misunderstandings, but they still couldn't forget each other. Mok Sol-hee struggled to reunite her parents. Even at a place prepared for reconciliation, I was upset because I couldn't tell if it was true or false as I saw two people spewing harsh words at each other and hurting each other. Kim Do-ha comforted Mok Sol-hee by saying that sometimes people do not know their own feelings, and sometimes they regret what they say. To seize the last opportunity, I chose to attack head-on. Mother Cha Hyang-suk decided to have father Mok Tae-seop appear at the meeting. However, Cha Hyang-suk rejected Mok Tae-seop's marriage proposal. The moment I turned around and thought everything was over, my abilities returned like a lie. Cha Hyang-suk's words sounded like a lie. When Mok Sol-hee reported Cha Hyang-suk's lie, Cha Hyang-suk confessed her true feelings. That's how Mok Tae-seop and Cha Hyang-sook found happiness.
Kim Do-ha also proposed to Mok Sol-hee. “I will be by your side for the rest of your life. I will become a person you can trust,” he said, promising to be with him in faith for the rest of his life. Mok Sol-hee responded with a happy smile, as if she had the whole world. Kim Do-ha, who overcame all the hardships, also drew a new dream. The result was successful. Kim Do-ha succeeded as Ethan (played by Baek Seung-do) and stood proudly at the Music Awards ceremony. After receiving the best composer award, he expressed his thoughts, saying that he did not expect a moment like this when he was hiding under the name Kim Do-ha. Kim Do-ha said it was possible because she believed that dreams would come true and that love would last forever. His sentiments that he would enjoy joy with his loved ones who believed in him were even more touching.
Mok Sol-hee also made a big decision. I decided to quit my life as a Liar Hunter. Mok Sol-hee realized many things through Kim Do-ha. Some lies were heartbreaking, and some were beautiful. I also learned that the human mind cannot only distinguish between lies and truth. Mok Sol-hee decided to focus on what she believes and loves now rather than on the truth. The sight of Mok Sol-hee and Kim Do-ha smiling happily while sitting on the bus like they did when they first met gave a tightly closed happy ending.
Kang Min-kyung, Ten Asia reporter kkk39@tenasia.co.kr