Korean Drama Review: Thoughts about Misty’s Episode 16 Ending (2024)

After eagerly waiting for its 2 episodes every week, I am finally done with Misty……and I’m left feeling kind of underwhelmed.

*Spoilers ahead.

The ending is definitely not bad, in fact it feels quite realistic that there isn’t a happy ending. But……

Why is he the murderer?!

I still can’t quite accept that Kang Tae Wook is the murderer or that the murder happened just like that.

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There have been hints pointing to Kang Tae Wook as the murderer the past few episodes, like his shock when he heard Go Hye Ran telling him that nothing happened between him and Kevin Lee, and that Myung Woo ended up in jail many years ago simply because he got his anger got the better of him and he chose not to believe Go Hye Ran’s words in the past.

According to the plot development so far, I could believe it if Kang Tae Wook killed Kevin Lee in error. It also added to the complexity of the relationship between Tae Wook and Hye Ran if Tae Wook was the murderer but did not confess to Hye Ran, rather letting her shoulder the murder charge while defending her vehemently. It added a dark side to Tae Wook who had been projecting an honourable image so far.

Expectations too high, ending left me disappointed

I guess it is just that I kept expecting a twist in the end , so I refused to believe that Tae Wook was the murderer as what the hints had pointed out, and kept waiting to be surprised by what the writer had in store for us.

I was expecting myself to be shocked, to be overwhelmed, to be brimming with emotions at the twist I was bracing myself for and in the end Ep 15 and 16 just fell short of my overly high expectations.

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When the murder scene was finally reenacted in ep 16, my first thought was “Kevin Lee was killed just like that?” I find quite hard to believe that an athlete like Kevin Lee died just like that after Tae Wook bang him against the wall.

Questions Unanswered

  • And if Kevin Lee died of head injuries, why didn’t the police notice it? Why was he believed to have died from a car accident?

The plot development of Myung Woo stepping up to bear the brunt of the murder charge wasn’t too surprising, and was in line with his character as shown so far in the drama, but it was quite a pity that Tae Wook chose to commit suicide in the end which made Myung Woo’s sacrifice in vain.

  • Why was the black chip in Hye Ran’s car with Kevin Lee?
  • And the police just let Myung Woo get a life sentence like that even though there was no strong evidence proving that he murdered Kevin Lee? When he obviously was still in jail when the murder took place.

In spite of feeling mildly unsatisfied by the ending ,(after all it had been an intense ep one after another every week! )if I remove my feeling of being let-down at Tae Wook being the murderer, I do feel that this ending has a tragic tone which suits the mood of the drama so far. Seems like Kang Tae Wook and Go Hye Ran are just not meant to be together, who kept missing each other and simply can’t be happily together.

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Go Hye Ran’s life seem so much sadder since she didn’t officially do anything wrong but everything is falling apart except for her career. The two men she loved killed for her and died. She had been chasing for success and happiness, yet happiness eludes her.

Impressive Acting from veteran actors

If Go Hye Ran had been honest and open with Kang Tae Wook right from the start! Then this whole tragedy wouldn’t even have happened!

Gotta say I am extremely impressed by Kim Nam Joo and Ji Jin Hee’s acting though!

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I wasn’t that wowed by Ji Jin Hee initially but as the show progress on, and especially in the final 2 episodes where he displayed his pain in committing the error, his suppressed nervousness when interrogated by the detective etc, I feel that he fleshed out this character really well.

Most Annoying Character: The Detective

Biggest Pet Peeve?

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The dumb detective! I mean everything started because he insisted it was a murder based on his gut feeling. Oh well, so his gut feeling was correct in the end, but seriously can he please do his work and find evidence? Instead of randomly zeroing in on suspects and insinuating that they are the killer? And basically making himself a nuisance?

Kang Tae Wook committed suicide after the detective went to find him to tell him that Myung Woo will be granted life sentence for the ‘murder’ and what he feels about that. So of course I do blame the stupid detective for Kang Tae Wook’s death. And it also meant that Myung Woo died for nothing. Seriously the detective has lots to improve in his skills.

All in all, Misty was a good ride and I enjoyed the process of eagerly waiting for each episode to come out. Kim Nam Joo has a new fan in me!

What do you think of Misty’s ending? Was it expected?

Korean Drama Review: Thoughts about Misty’s Episode 16 Ending (2024)

FAQs

Does Misty have a good ending? ›

The ending is definitely not bad, in fact it feels quite realistic that there isn't a happy ending.

How does the movie Misty end? ›

There was also the bittersweet ending in the film with The Phantom leaving little Misty, to her owners the Bebee's, and swimming back to Assateague Island and to her mate,or stallion, the white black & gray Pide Pipper!

Is Misty kdrama worth watching? ›

A really captivating drama with the central theme of marriage disappointment, interspersed with a murder mystery, cutthroat workplace shenanigans, conspiracy and legal drama. While some of the twists and turns are not exceptionally original, I must say I was impressed by the ending.

Who is Ha Myung Woo in Misty? ›

Tae-kyung Im: Ha Myung-woo (2018)

What is the story of the Korean drama Misty? ›

This drama is a Crime Suspense centering around a headstrong anchorwoman who becomes the suspect in a murder case. Her estranged husband, who's a lawyer, decides to defend her and hence starts their journey to fall back in love.

Will Misty marry Ash? ›

He values his companions but has never pursued a romantic relationship. The hopes for a romance between Ash and Misty were dashed in the final episodes of the series, as their interactions remained platonic. Serena's potential romance with Ash also remains unresolved.

Who is Misty's true love? ›

Some of the lyrics of “Misty's Song” make her crush blatantly obvious, such “I wanna tell you what I'm feeling, / And to say that, I love you.” A secret profession of love like this basically seals the deal on the ship's validity: Misty's feelings for Ash are strong and romantic.

What happened at the end of Misty Kdrama? ›

The mystery was finally solved during the finale, with Kang Tae Wook turning out to be the murderer. He then went on to die in a car crash, though it remains unknown whether he intentionally ended his own life or if it was an accident.

Is there a Misty season 2? ›

Join your amazing magical friend Misty as she helps a street of young kids learn how to deal with their feelings both good and bad. Executive produced by Fearne Cotton. *Ad-free excludes live channels and trailers promoting NOW content.

How does play Misty end? ›

Dave switches from a live show to taped music and rushes to the house, where he finds Tobie bound and gagged. Evelyn attacks him with her knife, slashing Dave multiple times. He punches Evelyn, knocking her through the window, over a railing, down onto the rocky shore below, killing her.

Which is the No 1 Korean drama of all time? ›

1. The World of the Married. JTBC's The World of the Married, starring Kim Hee Ae, Park Hae Joon, and Han So Hee in the lead roles, the K-drama is based on the British TV series Doctor Foster.

Which kdrama has no 1 rating? ›

According to Nielsen Korea , the K - drama with the highest viewership is " Crash Landing on You , " which aired from December 2019 to February 2020 . The final episode of the series recorded a nationwide average viewership rating of 21.68 % , making it the highest - rated drama in Korean cable TV history .

Who is Ji Jin Hee's wife? ›

What is Misty about on Netflix? ›

A news anchor at the apex of her hard-earned career contends with a younger rival after her job and a murder case that tests the limits of her marriage.

Why is there so much crying in Korean drama? ›

K drama is focused on human emotions and the empathy between the viewer and the actors. That's why the plots are so dramatic and there are a lot of crying.

Which drama is based on true story in Korea? ›

Among the many K-dramas based on true stories, some of the fan-favorite shows include Crash Landing on You, The Glory, and Hwarang. While most Korean dramas may have unrealistic storylines, a few contain true stories. However, it doesn't mean the entire series is based on true events.

What is the deaf girl Korean drama? ›

A healing melodrama about the fate of Cha Jin-woo, a deaf person who is used to express emotions through pictures instead of words, and Jeong Moo-eun, who expresses her heart with her voice.

Does Misty ever get a boyfriend? ›

The Pokémon games are where you'll find the most differences from the anime. That makes sense, considering the player character has to be the lead. One of the biggest differences with Misty is that she actually has a boyfriend in the games.

Why did they get rid of Misty? ›

What Roles Did Misty and Brock Need to Fill? The in-universe explanation for Misty leaving the show was that she had to. Since her sisters were busy vacationing and following their own careers, they needed someone else to stay on as the Gym Leader.

Does Misty actually like Ash? ›

Misty's crush on Ash is reciprocated but Ash is simply oblivious to his own feelings and treats Misty as a friend, even if he actually has romantic feelings for her.

Is Misty In Love With Ben? ›

Her crush on Ben, and the fact that he isn't reciprocating those feelings, leads Misty to purposefully trip him and poison his tea: a vicious cycle that allows her to continue caring for him.

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