Wonderland (2024) has been eagerly anticipated by fans, particularly because it marks the reunion of Suzy and Park Bo Gum. You can catch this Korean film on Netflix starting Friday, July 26, 2024. After watching for 115 minutes, many viewers may find themselves puzzled by some scenes, especially towards the end. Let’s break down the conclusion of Wonderland and see if Tae Ju and Jung In really parted ways.
Warning: This article contains spoilers.
Bai Li’s Awareness and the AI Development
In the third act, there is a perplexing scene involving Bai Li (Tang Wei) at the airport. Initially, some viewers might think that Bai Ji, the princess, and her mother can see Bai Li. However, there are two possible interpretations:
- Bai Li can see her family, but they can’t see her.
- Bai Li can’t see her family directly, though they are in the same location but in different dimensions.
Seo Ha Ri (Jung Yu Mi) explains that the incident was not an error. It’s suggested that Bai Li’s artificial intelligence (AI) developed and understood the urgent situation. Unlike other AIs, Bai Li is aware of her own death and existence as an AI, adding complexity to the narrative.
Tae Ju and Jung In: A Real or Virtual Future?
The last 15 minutes of the film show a scene where Park Tae Ju (Park Bo Gum) and Gu Jung In (Bae Suzy) converse in a field. Tae Ju asks why Jung In sent him to space, and this scene follows Jung In’s call to Seo Ha Ri to disconnect the service. Various speculations arise, suggesting this scene could either depict Tae Ju’s AI within Wonderland or be set in reality.
Judging by Tae Ju’s haircut and expression, it seems likely that this is the real Tae Ju. The scene might occur some time after Jung In terminated the service and returned from Barcelona. Despite Tae Ju’s disappointment over being replaced by AI, the couple appears to be trying to reconcile and accept each other’s true selves. This indicates they did not break up.
The Fate of Tae Ju AI
Before closing the service, Jung In requested that Tae Ju AI be returned to Earth. Even though the service was disconnected, Tae Ju AI’s presence seemed to persist, echoing Seo Ha Ri’s reluctance to delete AI Bai Li. The implication is that if the family wanted to continue the subscription, a different character would emerge.
However, the film leaves Tae Ju AI’s fate ambiguous. We are left wondering if Tae Ju AI really returned to Earth to start another life, adding a layer of mystery and speculation for viewers.
Speculation on Bai Li’s Contact with Human Tae Ju
One puzzling scene involves Bai Li contacting the human version of Tae Ju at the airport. Despite many mobile phones around, Bai Li’s call reaches Tae Ju. This could be because Tae Ju has interacted with his AI version, and typically, the AI service stops if the human counterpart wakes up. However, Jung In did not turn off the service when Tae Ju awoke, possibly connecting the AI to Tae Ju’s DNA or brain waves, allowing Bai Li’s call to reach him.
The Mystery of Yong Sik and Kim Hyun Su
Another storyline involves Kim Hyun Su (Choi Woo Shik) realizing that Lee Yong Sik (Choi Moo Sung) knew his mother. The mother’s recognition of Lee Yong Sik as part of Wonderland and her departure without saying goodbye support the speculation that Hyun Su could be Yong Sik’s son. This subplot adds emotional depth and another layer of intrigue to the film.
Wonderland (2024) combines a touching premise with a sci-fi twist. It’s a film that challenges viewers to think deeply about AI, human relationships, and the nature of reality. Have you seen it yet?