Seol Pan Ho, portrayed by Jung Woong In, plays a significant role in a series of cases in the Korean drama Nothing Uncovered. In the latest episode aired on July 5, 2024, he finally confessed to the crimes he committed and the reasons behind them.
This revelation sheds light on the journey for justice undertaken by other characters, particularly those who were harmed by Seol Pan Ho’s actions. Who are they?
1. Seo Jung Won
Seo Jung Won (Kim Ha Neul) in the drama Nothing Uncovered (instagram.com/kbsdrama)Seo Jung Won, portrayed by Kim Ha Neul, was deeply affected by the death of her father, Seo Sang Gyeon, when she was young. She spent years trying to uncover the truth about her father’s murder, unaware that the culprit was her own father-in-law. Despite her efforts, she couldn’t locate her mother, who had remarried and moved to Australia. Seol Pan Ho, uneasy about Seo Jung Won’s investigations, offered her a job at his company to keep her under control. Repeatedly rejected, he made her life difficult.
2. Lee Da Reun
Lee Da Reun (Seo Bum June) in the drama Nothing Uncovered (instagram.com/kbsdrama)Lee Da Reun, portrayed by Seo Bum June, also suffered from the loss of his sister, Lee Na Ri. He stumbled upon clues to his brother’s injustice while investigating Seo Jung Won’s father. Eventually, he teamed up with Seo Jung Won, becoming her secret informant for her TV show. Their collaboration led to discoveries about Lee Na Ri’s case, but it also led to Lee Da Reun’s demise at the hands of Seol Pan Ho’s associate, Gong Joon Ho.
3. Seol Woo Jae
Seol Woo Jae (Jang Seung Jo) in the drama Nothing Uncovered (instagram.com/kbsdrama)Seol Woo Jae, portrayed by Jang Seung Jo, is Seol Pan Ho’s son, whose life has been tumultuous since his father covered up his hit-and-run incident. Despite initially benefitting from his father’s crimes, he eventually decided to reveal the truth and turn himself in to the police. However, even this act did not soften Seol Pan Ho, who managed to evade justice and continue his life unaffected by the harm caused to others.
These characters’ stories illuminate the impact of Seol Pan Ho’s crimes and the quest for justice in Nothing Uncovered.