Our Unwritten Seoul – K-drama Episode 12 Recap, Review & Ending Explained
The End is a New Beginning
Episode 12 of Our Unwritten Seoul begins this finale with Ho-su more hopeful than he was last chapter. He apologizes to Mi-ji for being selfish and pushing her away. Regardless of hardships, he wants them to stick it out together, his father's words echoing in his head.
This time, Ho-su hands over the ring for her and he's already wearing his too.
To make things even better, Mi-ji organizes for a new sign to go up at Ro-sa's restaurant and Ro-sa even speaks to Ho-su in confidence too, telling him he should hold onto the person who makes him laugh.
What happens to Ro-sa?
Ro-sa feels like a weight has been lifted now that everything has been settled as her name has been officially changed. She even offers Mi-ji the chance to take over the restaurant too. However, Mi-ji has a lot to think about right now as she's in the process of moving too.
Later in the episode, Ro-sa does what she can to try and learn how to read before opening Ro-sa's notebook and reading the various poems and tributes for Sang-wol.
Do Se-jin and Mi-rae say goodbye?
Meanwhile, Se-jin is impressed by the way Mi-rae is starting to become quite ambitious. She wants to try running a business on her own, using her severance money to build a stock portfolio. She's also thinking of starting an investment blog and give back to the community. She suggests Se-jin take a look sometime, as he also agrees to let Mi-rae stay at the farm for the time being too.
Mi-rae is confronted by Sang-yeong who points out that he's paid enough for what happened at KFMC and has been suspended. However, Chung-gu is not finished. He rocks up and decides Park needs to repent and pay interest for his wrongdoings.
At the airport, Mi-rae shows up to see Se-jin and he rushes over, explaining that he didn't want her to disappear again. They say goodbye but Se-jin wants her to promise that they'll keep in touch. They do agree to keep talking before he turns and leaves for his plane.
Does Ok-hui accept Mi-ji's plans?
Ok-hui and Bun-hong talk about how they worry about their kids but the former is confident that her daughter is not interested in dating. When she heads over to see Mi-ji though, she notices her kissing Ho-su and is immediately taken aback. In fact she ushers Ho-su away and exasperates, saying 'good god' when she heads inside.
A lot of this behaviour is her posturing because of finding out about Ho-su's hearing. She doesn't want Mi-ji to hurt him, and she's also, finally, here to help.
Ok-hui offers to help front the cost for a deposit at Mi-ji's apartment and move into a bigger place. The pair go for food afterwards and this whole encounter is a lovely way of breaking generational trauma that's plagued the family.
What does Ho-su do for Bun-hong?
Meanwhile, Ho-su surprises Bun-hong at school with a bouquet of flowers, calling her mum. There's a bit of a misunderstanding with the strawberry farm, before Ho-su clears it up and explains that he's dating Mi-ji.
As Ho-su gets treatment for his ears, Mi-ji is shocked when she finds out Wol-sun is being brought home. She's very old and sick, and she's been wanting to head home for a while. It's a difficult situation, especially when the end nigh, and the pair do what they can to make her comfortable.
Does Wol-sun pass away?
After some bickering with her sister, who reprimands Mi-ji and tells her she needs to study hard if she wants to pass her exams, Mi-ji winds up having a dream with a sprightly Wol-sun who's up and about.
However, it's clear that this is just her spirit ready to move onto the next phase of life. Mi-ji struggles to let go, but eventually lets her leave, promising to live a fulfilling life.
What happens after Wol-sun's death?
With this chapter now closed, our characters move into the next stage of their lives. Ho-su learns sign language, Mi-rae works hard at the strawberry farm, and she continues to keep in touch with Se-jin, updating him on what's happening.
The pair do continue to talk, and Se-jin admits he's left something 'bitter' for her, which happens to be a bottle of booze. At the same time, Mi-ji continues to work hard on her grades and eventually passes, while Ok-hui is much more cheerful and accepting than before.
One Year Later
We then cut forward one year. Mi-rae has a distributor meeting after a second strawberry harvest. She's learned a lot over the year and has a firm understanding of the business.
As for Ho-su, he's taken up sign language to help clients and he even has respect for Chung-gu. The feeling is very much mutual, when Chung-gu reveals to his junior colleague that he's 'good'.
Mi-ji is now at college studying psychology while Sang-wol honours her friend's memory by reading out her poems to a crowd of adoring fans. Among them happens to be Mi-ji and Ho-su, who show up to lend support for her big presentation.
Do Mi-rae and Se-jin get their happily-ever-after?
Meanwhile, Mi-rae visits Su-yeon, who's back working again. She hands over some strawberries to share with her colleagues and it seems she's in a better job and environment now.
When Mi-rae leaves, she's surprised by a returning Se-jin showing up. He's back now and she messages her sister to let her know that she won't be heading over after all.
How does Our Unwritten Seoul end?
Mi-ji decides to stay at Ho-su's and she winds up finding a wedding ring in Ho-su's drawer. However, Mi-ji has also decided what she wants to do in life – she wants to be a therapist.
As the episode closes out, Mi-ji reflects on life's ups and downs, deciding that each blank page is a new beginning, and an opportunity to live new experiences and make new memories.
The Episode Review
Our Unwritten Seoul's ending is pitch perfect and beautifully written, bowing things out with a realistic conclusion to this lovely story.
The pinnacle of this chapter has to be the tearful farewell between Mi-ji and her grandmother which is honestly such a heartbreaking and moving segment. The whole scene is so pitch perfect and well paced, with Park Bo-young once again managing to show what an incredible actress she is.
There are so many stand-out moments here showing real character growth, from Ok-hui finally breaking that generational trauma of abuse and actually supporting Mi-ji and helping her get a lease in Seoul.
The scene involving Ho-su using sign language is another good emphasis on this chapter's title, with 'the end' definitely feeling like a new beginning as he leans back into law work again.
It's rare to have a show like this manage to fire on all cylinders and pay off all the character arcs in a believable and satisfying way at the end. A slow beginning leading into one of the best finales this year; Our Unwritten Seoul is easily one of the best K-dramas this year.
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