Kim Hee-sun's Departure and Jin Seo-yeon's Disappearance Heighten Tension in 'No Next Life'

Kim Hee-sun's unexpected early termination from her company leads to a tense 'beach disappearance ending' involving her close friend Jin Seo-yeon during a friendship getaway.

The 11th episode of TV CHOSUN's Monday-Tuesday miniseries 'No Next Life,' aired on the 15th at 10 PM, achieved a peak viewership rating of 4.4% according to Nielsen Korea, marking its fifth consecutive record-breaking episode. Meanwhile, the tvN drama 'Annoying Love,' starring Lee Jung-jae and Lim Ji-yeon, resumed broadcasting on the 15th after a brief hiatus.

Jo Na-jung (played by Kim Hee-sun) was shocked to learn from Yang Mi-sook (played by Han Ji-hye) that Director Kim Jung-sik (played by Lee Kwan-hoon), who was dismissed for sexual harassment and misconduct, was arrested for allegedly assaulting Kim Sun-min (played by Seo Eun-young). Upon hearing that Kim Sun-min regained consciousness, Jo Na-jung visited her with her husband No Won-bin (played by Yoon Park) and comforted her by saying, "Revenge is living proudly." However, Jo Na-jung was soon devastated by an unexpected early termination notice.

Jo Na-jung confronted her superior, questioning whether her dismissal was retaliatory following her report against Director Kim Jung-sik. Her superior's dismissive response, "The company is about making money, not about being righteous," left Jo Na-jung disheartened.

After overhearing her intern colleagues gossiping about her dismissal, Jo Na-jung felt grateful yet ashamed when Yang Mi-sook defended her. Despite leaving the company, Jo Na-jung struggled with her emotions, breaking down in tears after a minor accident at home, which her husband No Won-bin witnessed with concern.

Meanwhile, Gu Joo-young (played by Han Hye-jin) attempted to reconcile with her ex-husband Oh Sang-min (played by Jang In-seop) but was met with anger over past misunderstandings. Additionally, Lee Il-li (played by Jin Seo-yeon) rejected a marriage proposal from Byun Sang-kyu (played by Heo Jun-seok), revealing her commitment to remaining single.

In the midst of these personal turmoils, Jo Na-jung, Gu Joo-young, and Lee Il-li embarked on a healing trip with No Won-bin's support. During the trip, Jo Na-jung expressed her feelings of rejection and questioned societal expectations of mothers. The friends sought fortune-telling for guidance, receiving cryptic messages that left them pondering their futures.

While discussing their fortunes by the beach, Lee Il-li revealed her breakup with Byun Sang-kyu, expressing her frustration over his desire for children. She then left to be alone, turning off her phone and disappearing, causing Jo Na-jung and Gu Joo-young to worry.

Byun Sang-kyu, troubled by Lee Il-li's sudden change, discovered her medication was for menopause, leading him to understand her reluctance. Upon learning of her disappearance, he rushed to join Jo Na-jung and Gu Joo-young in their search. As they filed a missing person report, they found Lee Il-li's hat floating in the sea, heightening their anxiety and setting the stage for a suspenseful conclusion.