The Atypical Family (2024) ended its run on Saturday (June 8, 2024) and Sunday (June 9, 2024). This drama provided a happy ending for most characters, including Bok Gwi Ju (Jang Ki Yong), who returned after saving Do Da Hae (Chun Woo Hee) from a fire 13 years ago. Despite this, The Atypical Family left several mysteries that still haunt viewers. These include the question of where Bok Gwi Ju disappeared for the past five years. Let’s delve into the five major mysteries that the show’s ending left unanswered.
1. Where Did Bok Gwi Ju Disappear Over the Past 5 Years?
Bok Gwi Ju attempted to save Do Da Hae from a fire 13 years ago and successfully completed his mission, bringing her out of the fire scene. However, he was trapped and unable to save himself when a bigger explosion occurred. His whereabouts remained unknown for five years. The question remains: where did he go during those five years? Could he have been lost in a different time space? This mystery leaves a lot to the imagination, adding to the intrigue surrounding his character.
2. Did Bok Gwi Ju’s Time Stop After Saving Do Da Hae?
After five years, Bok Gwi Ju managed to return to the present, being picked up by his son Bok Nu Ri from his marriage to Do Da Hae. Interestingly, Bok Gwi Ju’s appearance remained the same as when he saved Do Da Hae in the fire, with even the ashes still on his clothes. Given the number of changes in the original timeline, it’s puzzling that only Bok Gwi Ju has not changed. This raises the question: did time stop for Bok Gwi Ju after he saved Do Da Hae?
3. How Did Bok Nu Ri Pick Up Bok Gwi Ju?
Bok Gwi Ju faced several challenges when trying to save Do Da Hae, with the dark objects from the past limiting his movements during time travel. However, Bok Nu Ri’s power seems to be different. He managed to find and bring his father back to the present with just one attempt at time traveling. Is Bok Nu Ri’s power greater than Bok Gwi Ju’s? This difference in their abilities adds another layer of mystery to the story.
4. How Was Bok Gwi Ju’s Funeral Organized?
After Bok Gwi Ju’s disappearance, his family held onto hope for his safety and return. This aligns with Bok Man Heum’s (Ko Du Shim) dream of Bok Gwi Ju’s funeral without a body, suggesting he couldn’t come back after saving Do Da Hae. Despite this, the family organized a funeral. What information was given to the authorities about Bok Gwi Ju’s disappearance to justify holding a funeral? This mystery deepens the intrigue surrounding his character’s fate.
5. What Will Be the Final Fate of Bok I Na’s Friends?
Bok I Na (Park So Yi) has grown into a middle school student and chosen to continue her education at a boarding school. However, the future of her friends, Han Jun Woo (Moon Woo Jin) and Goh Hye Rim (Kim Soo In), remains unclear. Their romantic relationships and personal growth are left open-ended, adding to the mystery of their characters’ futures. Additionally, the impact of Bok Gwi Ju’s disappearance on their friendship adds an emotional layer to the narrative.
The Atypical Family successfully presented a happy ending for its main characters, but these unresolved mysteries leave viewers eagerly speculating. Each unanswered question adds depth to the storyline, making us wonder what might happen next. Do you have any theories to explain these mysteries? Share your thoughts and let’s keep the conversation going!
