As “Namib” reaches its midway mark, the story is unfolding and secrets and techniques are being revealed, some darker than others. From Yoo Jin Woo (Ryeoun) virtually ruining Kang Soo Hyun’s (Go Hyun Jung) profession, to the seemingly evil CEO of Pandora Leisure (performed by Lee Seung Joon) turning out to be extra complicated, listed here are three necessary revelations from episodes 5 and 6 of “Namib.”
Set off warning: a piece of the next content material discusses subjects of sexual assault makes an attempt and forceful drug use.
Warning: spoilers for episodes 5-6 forward!
The catalyst of Soo Hyun’s distress
Two mysteries which have lingered within the minds of viewers for the reason that first episode are, first: the identification of the one that recorded the video that ruined Soo Hyun’s profession. And second, Yoo Jin Woo’s morals, as he was proven repeatedly recording the RAID members and probably promoting these movies. The disdain for Yoo Jin Woo’s actions, which could appear trivial to non-Ok-pop followers, stems from the prevalence of sasaeng (stalker fan) tradition within the Ok-pop trade in addition to real-life situations of unprofessional employees concerned in promoting idols’ data for a fast buck.
After Xpatch, a fictional information outlet, contacts Soo Hyun for her assertion concerning the “power-tripping video tip-off,” she sneaks into Pandora Leisure to uncover who recorded the video and retrieve the unique footage to show her innocence. To everybody’s shock, the offender is none aside from Yoo Jin Woo.
Shortly after the revelation, the explanation behind Yoo Jin Woo’s motion can also be revealed. It seems, Yoo Jin Woo was instructed by Chris to file RAID for pocket cash and was unaware of how these recordings can be used.
Whereas his actions brought about chaos in Soo Hyun’s life, they have been unintentional. Happily, Soo Hyun forgives Yoo Jin Woo with out hesitation. Nonetheless, it’s nonetheless unclear whether or not she forgives Yoo Jin Woo as a result of she is aware of his intentions weren’t sick, or if she solely forgives him as a result of he’s the ticket to her son’s higher future.
Pandora Leisure’s CEO isn’t evil
One factor “Namib” excels at is making viewers really feel sympathy for its villains by humanizing them and presenting their facet of the story. Episodes three and 4 made Chris’s character complicated sufficient for viewers to query whether or not he was a villain of the story or a sufferer of Soo Hyun, and the latest episodes did the identical for Jang Hyun Cheol, the present CEO of Pandora Leisure.
Whereas his actions within the premiere episodes appeared cartoonishly villainous, the most recent episodes make it onerous to hate him. Viewers already know that CEO Jang Hyun Cheol’s sister, Yoon Hee (Nam Kyu Hee), was as soon as a trainee at Pandora Leisure. Nonetheless, episode six reveals the complete extent of what occurred to Yoon Hee, which radicalized Hyun Cheol.
In a heartbreaking flashback, we see Yoon Hee being despatched to a membership towards her will with Pandora Leisure’s potential buyers. On the membership, she is drugged, and whereas attempting to flee from being sexually assaulted, she is hit by a automobile pushed by one of many buyers, proper in entrance of Hyun Cheol’s eyes. Not solely did Yoon Hee not survive, however the perpetrators have been barely punished, spending solely six months in jail. What makes the complete scene sequence that rather more painful to observe is that the apply of sending trainees and even idols to buyers’ non-public occasions isn’t fully fictional, and neither is wealthy criminals getting a slap on their wrist for main crimes.
Though it’s implied that this incident occurred whereas Soo Hyun was within the U.S. for Shim Jin Woo’s therapy and she or he had no involvement within the crime, the CEO claims she by no means took duty for what occurred to a trainee underneath her personal firm and as an alternative swept the matter underneath the rug. However the query stays: how are you going to hate a brother searching for justice for his sister?
Yoo Jin Woo lastly discovered his household
Ever since viewers discovered that Soo Hyun’s son was named “Shim Jin Woo,” one factor was clear: the trainee Yoo Jin Woo sharing the identical identify serves as a foreshadowing for Yoo Jin Woo and Soo Hyun’s future relationship. Since Yoo Jin Woo’s life has been devoid of parental love, it is sensible for him to search out maternal care within the girl who’s now answerable for his future. Though Soo Hyun nonetheless sees Yoo Jin Woo to some extent as a 1 billion gained (roughly $678,000) cheque she will be able to money to safe her personal son’s future, there have been hints and clear indicators that Yoo Jin Woo suits proper in with the Kang-Shim household.
The obvious proof is the mirror-mounted toothbrush holder. In earlier episodes, it was particularly proven how Yoo Jin Woo struggled to really feel at residence with the Kang-Shim household, particularly when he seen that the mother and father and Shim Jin Woo had suction holders for his or her toothbrushes on the mirror whereas he didn’t. Within the newest episode, a member of the family, doubtless one of many mother and father, positioned a holder for Yoo Jin Woo’s toothbrush on the mirror. As small as this gesture is, it symbolizes that Yoo Jin Woo has lastly discovered the house he by no means had.
Regardless that episodes 5 and 6 primarily targeted on fleshing out the backstory of Pandora Leisure’s CEO and Yoo Jin Woo’s journey in “Star Rise,” it’s refreshing to additionally see Shim Jin Woo’s character improvement. Not solely is he now not the frightened teenager he as soon as was, now capable of stand as much as his bullies, however he’s additionally on the verge of realizing his expertise, garment design. Hopefully, within the later episodes, we’ll see extra of Shim Jin Woo working as an artist and creating merchandise that may deliver smiles to others’ faces.
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Javeria is a binge-watching specialist who loves devouring whole Ok-dramas in a single sitting. Good screenwriting, lovely cinematography, and an absence of cliches are the best way to her coronary heart. As a music fanatic, she listens to a number of artists throughout totally different genres and stans the self-producing idol group SEVENTEEN. You’ll be able to speak to her on Instagram @javeriayousufs.
At present watching: “Namib,” “Love Scout,” “Motel California,” and “Doom At Your Service.”
Wanting ahead to: “Reborn,” and “Weak Hero Class 2.”