Netflix recently premiered its latest drama, The 8 Show, on May 17, 2024. This gripping series follows seven individuals facing financial hardship who come together in an eight-story building to participate in a mysterious game. The prize? A substantial sum of money. Initially, the characters work together, but as greed takes over, alliances crumble, leading to betrayal and conflict. Here’s a look at the final fate of the eight main characters and whether they manage to live freely after their ordeal.

Tragic Endings and New Beginnings

1. 3F (Ryu Jun Yeol)

3F’s journey is marked by a devastating mistake. After damaging a CCTV camera, his prize money is halved as a penalty. This incident plunges him into a deep depression, showcasing the psychological toll the game takes on its participants.

Ryu Jun Yeol in the drama The 8 Show (instagram.com/netflixkr)

 

2. 8F (Chun Woo Hee)

After escaping the building, 8F channels his frustration destructively by demolishing an art gallery with an excavator. This act lands him in legal trouble, and he spends his prize money on compensation, illustrating the destructive path his greed led him down.

Chun Woo Hee in the drama The 8 Show (instagram.com/netflixkr)

 

Reflections and Unresolved Mysteries

3. 7F (Park Jeong Min)

The experience in the eight-story building inspires 7F, a director, to write a film script based on his ordeal. This creative outlet suggests a more positive outcome, where he turns trauma into art.

Park Jeong Min in the drama The 8 Show (instagram.com/netflixkr)

 

4. 4F (Lee Yul Eum)

Despite her frustrations, 4F shows compassion by helping a fellow participant escape. She later reunites with them at 1F’s funeral, highlighting the bonds formed through shared hardship.

Lee Yul Eum in the drama The 8 Show (instagram.com/netflixkr)

The game in The 8 Show serves as a brutal reminder that wealth does not equate to happiness. Despite winning significant amounts of money, the characters are left to grapple with their inner demons and fractured lives. Ultimately, they choose to live separately, not revealing their identities, and only briefly reconnect at 1F’s funeral. This unresolved ending leaves viewers pondering the need for a second season to uncover more about the mysterious game and its long-term impact on the participants.