‘Hwanhwamoon’, ending that erases the controversy over the replacement of the female lead

《Taeyuna's Listening Bodbo》
Reporter Tae Yu-na and Ten Asia will properly cover all aspects of the drama based on what she heard and saw on the spot. We will be the eyes and ears of readers in an era where dramas are flooding in on numerous channels.

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There was no empty ending like the drama 'The youngest son of a chaebol family.' The issue of replacing the female lead hindered the show for a while, but the controversy was completely erased with a solid narrative and chemistry between the actors. Justice triumphed and evil was punished. As if to show off the 'youngest son of a chaebol family' who has been reduced to a ruthless man, 'Return: Light and Shadow' satisfied everyone with a happy ending.

The tvN Saturday-Sunday drama 'Haunted', which ended on the 8th, foreshadowed a sad ending by showing three coffins at the end of the 15th episode, but there was no one in the coffins in the final episode. Kim Do-joo (played by Oh Na-ra) and Jin Ho-kyung (played by Park Eun-hye), who were trapped in Jinwon, were saved by Jin Bu-yeon, whose spiritual powers had fully returned, and Park Jin (played by Yoo Jun-sang), who was mortally wounded while fighting against Manjanghoe, was saved by Teacher Lee (played by Lim Cheol-soo).

Jinmu (Jo Jae-yoon), who had committed numerous evil deeds, and the Manjanghoe people who joined hands with him all burned to death due to the powerful fire of the awakened Hwajo.

The spirit of Nak-su (played by Go Yoon-jeong) did not disappear, and under her real name Jo Young, she entered into a marital relationship with Jang-wook (played by Lee Jae-wook) and went around hunting down yogis who had escaped from Agent Jin. A year later, Jin Cho-yeon (Arin) and Park Dang-gu (Yoo In-soo) became parents of two children, and Kim Do-ju, who was living happily with Park Jin, also became pregnant. Go Won (played by Shin Seung-ho) faithfully carried out his duties as king.

The narrative of how Jin Buyeon's divine power awakens and Naksu's soul, which should have disappeared, comes back to life is also convincingly portrayed. Jin Bu-yeon, who came into the world with the power of the ice stone that contained the spirit of Jin Seol-ran, was the reincarnation of Jin Seol-ran, and sent it to Jang Wook, who disappeared and woke up Nak- su, eliminated flowers and birds, prevented tribulation, and saved the world. As a result, Jo Young was able to stay by Jang Wook's side with both Naksu's memories and Buyeon's spiritual power.

It's a typical story of encouragement and punishment, full of happy endings. There is no sad breakup or huge twist, but for viewers who have seen the surprising endings of recent masterpieces such as 'Big Mouth' and 'The Youngest Son of a Chaebol Family,' there is no ending better than this.

At the end of Part 1, 'Hwanmoon' caused a lot of disappointment due to the sudden development of Moo-deok (Nak-su, played by Jung So-min)'s runaway due to a curse, Jang-wook's death, resurrection due to an ice stone, and the replacement of the female lead. However, returning with Part 2, 'Hwanmoon' explained why Jung So-min's face changed to Go Yoon-jung, and at the same time added a sad romance narrative with Jang Wook, dispelling concerns.

Jang-wook eventually kept his promise to lift Naksu to the top of a tall tree. Although Naksu lost his magic skills, he became a reliable companion to Jang Wook with his magical ability to see energy. It is an extremely happy ending, starting as a teacher and student and ending as a couple.

Taeyuna, Ten Asia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr