Approaching the finish line of our tale, our twins embark on new journeys. One fulfills a long-held ambition; the other prioritizes her best option over what appears ideal. Simultaneously, our lawyer faces a challenge, and our farm owner sets off on a new path.
Life will always be unpredictable. But as long as we confront things bravely and not cower in fear, we will be able to overcome the hurdles thrown at us and forge a new chapter.
- Main Leads: Park Bo-young | Park Jin-young | Ryu Kyung-soo
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Episode Recaps: 01 & 02 | 03 & 04 | 05 & 06 | 07 & 08 | 09 & 10 | Finale Week Recap + Series Review |
Our Unwritten Seoul Finale Week Recap
Getting treatment, Ho-su only regains a minor part of his hearing. And there is no telling if his condition will remain the same or get worse. Scared, he avoids everyone so that they won’t figure out his condition. Turning over Mi-rae’s case to Mr. Lee, Ho-su asks him to get justice for her. Then, he refers Mrs. Sang-wol to another lawyer. He opens up to her about his condition after a few nudges. And she tries to get him to tell Mi-ji. Yet he is worried he might become a burden on her, despite knowing she will accept him the way he is.
His insecurities getting the best of him, Ho-su tries to break up with Mi-ji, claiming their personalities are too different. But Mi-ji won’t take this nonsense. So, Ho-su comes clean to her about his hearing loss. She tries to hold on to him. But Ho-su argues it will be overwhelming to see her compromising herself for his sake. At least, he knows he is acting immaturely and making a foolish decision.
It is ironic how this scene matches the one from the night before Ho-su went to college, but the roles are reversed. Back then, Mi-ji pushed Ho-su away after her injury, and now he walks away because of his hearing loss. Mi-ji gets why Ho-su is acting this way, but she wishes there were a way to change his mind. Looking back, Mi-ji realizes it was thanks to other people’s support that she could get back on her feet and leave her room. So, she wishes she could do the same for Ho-su.
Unable to reach Ho-su, the hospital contacts his mother, who is shocked to learn of his illness. Heading to Seoul, those two finally have an honest conversation without being overly considerate and let out all the things they kept pent-up for years. Ho-su always thought his mother was stuck with him and felt overwhelmed. But he was the reason she could continue living after losing his father. Sharing a warm hug, those two resolve to become a real family and hold on to each other.
Mustering up the courage, Ho-su heads to see Mi-ji, who was on the way to see him. Ho-su thought staying alone would make him less of a burden, but he was just being selfish. So, he wants to stay together even if things get too hard. With that, the two are back together, and all is well for them.
Meanwhile, Mi-rae exposes the company’s corruption with some help from Se-jin and then submits her resignation letter. Seeing those rotten people get punished might feel satisfying, but sticking around until then feels suffocating. So she settles to end things here. We later learn that the culprit quit his job and got a suspended sentence. Yet, Mr. Lee won’t stop at that but will ensure he pays the full price for the damage he caused. The other higher-ups get their desserts as well, with one fired and the other demoted and transferred.
Heading back to the village, Mi-rae goes to see Se-jin, who is awaiting her response to his scouting offer. Getting that job might be a dream come true. But if Mi-rae accepts, it will feel like everything she accomplishes there will be thanks to Se-jin. Going to the US might sound like the right answer, yet Mi-rae wants to do what feels right for her.
For now, she will take over the farm and see things through while also creating a finance blog and working on things she wants to do. Despite being sad to be apart from her, Se-jin respects Mi-rae’s decision and supports her. She sees him off at the airport at the last minute (The guy had to run over from the check-in area.) and the two share a tender hug. (The way he asked for her permission first was swoon-worthy.)
In a sad turn of events, Grandmother collapses after having a heart attack. Honoring her last wish, they take her home, where she dies in peace. In a set of new beginnings, Mi-ji studies for the CSAT to prepare for college. She fails twice but makes it the third time around. Mi-rae learns how to farm and stays in touch with Se-jin, who ardently follows her blog. Ho-su starts using a hearing aid and learns sign language.
Skipping one year ahead, Mi-ji is studying psychology and planning to become a therapist. She works part-time for Mrs. Sang-wol. And the two of them, along with Ho-su, have become a small found family. Ho-su still works as a lawyer and uses sign language to communicate with clients with hearing disabilities or to talk to Mi-ji without their mothers overhearing them. They plan to move in together but are keeping it from their mothers. Also, respecting her wishes, Ho-su will patiently wait for Mi-ji until she figures out her life and is ready to get married.
Mi-rae still works on the farm and has finally managed to cultivate sweet strawberries and is distributing them. Se-jin returns to Korea and finds Mi-rae quickly this time. Their relationship has always been low-key, but the smiles on their faces say everything.
Like this, it is a wrap. We appreciate how the drama stayed true to its essence and kept things open. Instead of a typical happily ever after, it is a new chapter for everyone. Sudden twists will keep coming their way, but our characters are now in a much better place than when we first met them. They are no longer lonely or depressed, but have each other to rely on. Life isn’t a book with an ending, but one where we keep writing new pages every day. And even if we hit a blank page, it will be a new beginning, not the end.
Yesterday is over
Tomorrow is yet to come
Today is Unknown
Our Unwritten Seoul Quick Series Recap
In what might not be their first time, two identical twins swap places. They have both hit their limits. So, this adventure might be exactly what they need to get back on their feet and face life with a fresh mindset.
Our Unwritten Seoul Series Highlights and Musings
The slice-of-life genre is tricky. It is more contemplative than thrilling. Keeping things at surface level makes it boring, and digging too deep might turn things gloomy. Here, the drama pulled us right in with its realism and relatable characters. Mi-ji and Mi-rae weren’t fictional characters we watched on screen, but a reflection of our everyday struggles.
The smart twin, who is weighed down by everyone’s high expectations and holds things in despite the immense pressure, and the overlooked twin, who craves attention and endures everything with a smile, though she is hurting beneath. There is also Ho-su, who shut himself away after getting into a tragic accident, and only opened up to Mi-ji. Those two were each other’s first love, but drifted apart for ten years because of a misunderstanding. Finally, we have Se-jin, who might seem quirky and carefree but has had his fair share of suffering.
Each of our quartet was barely hanging on, and the twins’ switch acted as a catalyst for them to reassess and embrace some much-needed change. Mi-rae took a break from her toxic job and learned that enduring things silently won’t lead to a happy ending but to a burnout. Mi-ji experienced life outside her comfort zone and spread her wings. Ho-su realized life wasn’t only about a high-achieving job and learned to share his pain with others. Se-jin found a partner to forge ahead with, even if they were apart.
This was one of the rare cases where a drama started strong, kept its momentum while improving along the way, and then satisfyingly stuck the landing. The story was evocative, the writing remained tight, and the directing fell into capable hands. The thoughtful dialogue and voice-over repeatedly touched our hearts and hit us in the feels.
The acting was top-notch, headlined by the extremely talented Park Bo-young, who was outstanding and nailed her dual roles. We are rooting for her to bag all the trophies out there and get the praise she deserves. Park Jin-young was amazing, especially during the confrontation scene with his mother. Ryu Kyung-soo shined as well despite the limited screen time.
Which brings us to our next point. The screen time given to the scheming higher-ups and other filler scenes would have been better spent on Mi-rae and Se-jin’s story so that we could get a fleshed-out romance between them. Despite their chemistry, their arc didn’t get enough time. Still, perhaps for those two, a subtle love story suited them better.
Our Unwritten Seoul charmed us with a gripping watch that we didn’t know we needed. It is a story that will stand the test of time because of how simple yet profound it is. There are no dramatic twists or exaggerated events, just an authentic portrayal of life. The drama might have concluded its run, but its characters will live on in our memories forever. We imagine Ho-su and Mi-ji happily dating and Mi-rae and Se-jin planning their next chapter. Hopefully, those two have confessed their feelings and started dating already.
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