KBS TV just wrapped up airing the Korean drama Nothing Uncovered on Tuesday (7/5/2024). Starring Kim Ha Neul, Yeon Woo Jin, and Jang Seung Jo, this drama follows the journey of a renowned journalist seeking justice for a sudden murder case entangling his name. Surprisingly, the tangled web of cases in this Korean drama was orchestrated by two powerful individuals: Seol Pan Ho (Jung Woong In) and Mo Hyung Taek (Yoon Je Moon).
Besides them, several other characters are entwined in the drama’s case. Let’s delve into the explanation of the ending of Nothing Uncovered below!
Warning: This article contains spoilers.
1. Seo Jung Won Succeeds in Solving His Father’s Death Case
Seo Jung Won (Kim Ha Neul) in the drama Nothing Uncovered (instagram.com/kbsdrama)The death of Seo Jung Won’s father, Seo Sang Gyeon, remained a puzzle throughout the series. Suspicions fell on characters like Seol Woo Jae and Mo Hyung Taek. However, the truth began to surface when Gong Joon Ho’s actions were caught on Yoo Yoon Young’s spy camera. Gong Joon Ho, under Seol Pan Ho’s orders, murdered Seo Jung Won’s father to conceal evidence of a hit-and-run accident involving Seol Woo Jae. Despite efforts to expose the truth, the mastermind escaped conviction in the final episode, leaving Seo Jung Won to broadcast the crimes on a special episode of Nothing Uncovered.
2. Seol Pan Ho Emerges as the Mastermind
Seol Pan Ho (Jung Woong In) in the drama Nothing Uncovered (instagram.com/kbsdrama)Seol Pan Ho orchestrated every connected case in the drama, from burying Lee Na Ri to the murder of Seo Jung Won’s father and others. Despite public revelations, he evaded justice, even when Seol Woo Jae confessed to his crime.
3. Mo Hyung Taek’s Complicity
Mo Hyung Taek (Yoon Je Moon) in the drama Nothing Uncovered (instagram.com/kbsdrama)Mo Hyung Taek, though initially motivated by personal gain, became an accomplice to Seol Pan Ho due to coercion and shared business interests. Despite being silenced by Seol Pan Ho, his past conversations with Seo Jung Won’s father remain under police scrutiny.
4. Seol Woo Jae’s Decision
Seol Woo Jae (Jang Seung Jo) in the drama Nothing Uncovered (instagram.com/kbsdrama)Seol Woo Jae, burdened by his father’s deeds, chose to confess to his hit-and-run accident, shedding light on his father’s crimes.
5. Seo Jung Won’s Relationship with Kim Tae Heon
Seo Jung Won (Kim Ha Neul) and Kim Tae Heon (Yeon Woo Jin) in the drama Nothing Uncovered (instagram.com/kbsdrama)As Seo Jung Won’s connection with her husband evolves, her feelings for Kim Tae Heon resurface, hinting at a potential romantic storyline cut short in the finale.
The final episode mainly focuses on the fate of the main characters. Although justice was not fully served, the series concludes with resolution, despite the main villain escaping legal consequences.