SBS Friday-Saturday drama ‘Gwigung’, Kim Ji-hoon is possessed by a ghost with a bloody grudge and threatens the lives of Yuk Seong-jae and Kim Ji-yeon.

On the 15th episode of SBS Friday-Saturday drama ‘Gwigung’ (written by Yoon Soo-jung/directed by Yoon Sung-sik)that aired on the 6th(Friday), Kang Cheol(played by Yook Sung-jae)and Yeo-ri(played by Kim Ji-yeon)prepared for a final showdown after failing to transport Palchukgwi(played by Seo Do-young), and Lee Jung(played by Kim Ji-hoon)was shown to be possessed by Palchukgwi and displaying madness, which was shocking.As a result, ‘Gwigung’ recorded a peak viewership rating of 10.5%, 9.4% nationwide, and 9.0% in the metropolitan area, firmly maintaining its No.1 spot in the same time slot for 8 consecutive weeks.It also recorded the highest viewership rating among all programs broadcast on all channels on Friday, continuing its explosive popularity until the end.(According to Nielsen Korea)

Kang Cheol and Yeo-ri belatedly realized that the ghost-exorcising stone that Lee Jung had been holding had been neutralized by Eunuch Sang-deuk(played by Kim Chan-oh)due to threats from Poong-san(played by Kim Sang-ho), and that the ghost-exorcising stone had attacked the Queen(played by Han So-eun).However, the queen had already suffered a fatal wound and had eventually died, and Lee Jung, overcome by deep sorrow, ordered Poong-san and his men to behead him and carry out a bloody revenge.Kang Cheol also exploded with anger and asked Poong-san, “Aren’t you afraid of the punishment of God?” However, Poong-san left a chilling warning that Yeo-ri would soon face death as well, which made the viewers explode with anger.

The ominous omen of Poongsan did not leave Kangcheol’s mind, and Yeo-ri was deeply troubled by the fact that the only way to send Palcheokgwi to heaven without using up Kangcheol’s night light is to risk her life and call the ‘Hwadukchasa(the grim reaper who takes away ghosts who died from burning)’.In the meantime, Kangcheol distances himself from his son Yoon-gap(played by Yook Sung-jae), but he quietly consoles Yeong-geum(played by Cha Chung-hwa), who treasures the gift he gave her, saying, “Humans are worthless beings and sometimes do disgusting things, but sometimes they have beautiful sides.That’s because mothers like you look after their children with affection.” At that time, Yeo-ri discovered traces of the goldamcho flower that Kangcheol had brewed, and learned from Monk Gaseop(played by Lee Won-jong)that Kangcheol had decided to use up the night light to fight Palcheokgwi, which deeply shocked the viewers.

At that moment, a shocking twist unfolded as Lee Jeong, who was in shock, was possessed by Palchukgwi.Palchukgwi bound Lee Jeong’s consciousness and left a cruel warning that he would force Lee Jeong to witness the process of his loved ones dying, just like he did 100 years ago when he had to witness the brutal deaths of the Yongdamgol people, creating an eerie tension.

Meanwhile, Kangcheol and Yeo-ri shared a short but happy time before the final battle, which was touching.Kangcheol gave Yeo-ri a gift of a ball and said, “You are still the most beautiful person I know.That’s why I feel sad,” and buried his sadness in his heart.Yeo-ri, in front of the wish straw for the first full moon of the lunar year, said, “I was so sick of being alone, I desperately wanted someone to eat with and share warmth with,” revealing her true feelings of wanting to be happy with Kangcheol, touching the hearts of those who watched.

After a brief moment, the eight-legged demon possessing Lee Jung finally reveals his crazy true colors, raising the tension to the max.Just before the beheading of the Pungsan gang, Lee Jung stops it and falsely accuses Kang Cheol and Yeo-ri of killing the queen, ordering the execution.However, Seo Jae-il(played by Han Min), an officer of the Royal Guard, notices that Lee Jung is possessed by an eight-legged demon, and begins to seek a way to save Kang Cheol, Yeo-ri, and Won-ja(played by Park Jae-joon).Upon hearing this news, the Queen Dowager(played by Han Soo-yeon)immediately goes to see Lee Jung, and intuitively senses that he is possessed by an eight-legged demon upon seeing his strange behavior, emitting a foul odor and threatening his life.

Kang Cheol and Yeo-ri fled to Choi Won-woo’s(played by Ahn Nae-sang)house to avoid the icy Lee Jeong.Kang Cheol asked In-sun(played by Shin Seul-gi)to give him the goldamcho flower while avoiding Yeo-ri’s eyes, saying, “I need that flower to protect the person I want to protect,” which made viewers feel sorry.Yeo-ri overheard this and asked In-sun’s maid, Mak-geum(played by Ki Eun-soo), to get yellow soil and salt, making viewers curious about what Yeo-ri is preparing for.

At the end of the play, Lee Jung’s rampage, possessed by the eight-legged demon, reached its peak.He attempted to raid Wonja’s residence and kill his son with his own hands.However, Wonja took refuge in Choi Wonwoo’s house with Seo Jaeil and Oh Sang-gung(played by Choi Jung-in)as a countermeasure.However, Lee Jung chased Wonja and stormed into Choi Wonwoo’s house, and Kang Cheol-yi drew his sword at Lee Jung, who was possessed by the eight-legged demon, in order to buy time for Yeo-ri and Wonja to escape.Finally, the ending was decorated with a scene foreshadowing the inevitable final showdown between the two beings, creating breathtaking tension.Will Kang Cheol-yi and Yeo-ri, who risk their lives, be able to protect each other? What kind of ending will their sad love have? Expectations for the riveting finale of ‘Gwigung’ soar.

SBS Friday-Saturday drama ‘Gwigung’ is a fantasy romantic comedy about a fight for the flesh between a shaman named Yeo-ri who rejects her fate as a psychic, and Kang Cheol-i, an imoogi trapped in the body of Yeo-ri’s first love, Yoon Gap, who face the eight-faced ghost who holds a grudge against the royal family, and their bodies and souls become tightly entangled.The final episode will air tonight(the 7th)at 9:50 PM.

Reporter Jeon Hyo-jin, Donga.com jhj@donga.com

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