At his grandmother’s funeral, Gyeon-woo begins to open up—only to find himself face to face with a violent spirit. Seong-ah steps in, but this time, it might be too late.
⚰️ Gyeon-woo’s Grandmother’s Funeral – Grief and Guilt
The episode begins at the wake of Gyeon-woo’s late grandmother, Oh Ok-sun. The atmosphere is heavy, quiet, and personal. Gyeon-woo acts cold and distant, but underneath, he’s clearly in pain. This loss hits hard—not because it’s shocking, but because it unearths his deepest vulnerabilities.
Seong-ah attends silently, offering incense and a glance filled with silent sympathy. We sense that this funeral will be more than just a backdrop. Something darker is looming.
🧿 Seong-ah Makes a Promise to the Dead
Later, Seong-ah speaks to the late grandmother's portrait and whispers, “I’ll protect your grandson. Just wait.” It’s a simple promise, but in the context of Korean shamanism, it holds deep spiritual weight.
This moment is a key turning point: she’s no longer just a bystander to Gyeon-woo’s fate. She’s spiritually committing herself to saving him—body and soul.
😢 First Glimpse of Vulnerability
For the first time, Gyeon-woo lets his emotional walls crack. When a teacher offers awkward condolences, or when he’s left alone, we see his hands tremble and his eyes water—briefly.
This shift is subtle, but it’s exactly what the show does well. Gyeon-woo isn’t suddenly a soft character, but the audience finally gets to feel the emotional weight he’s been carrying.
👻 Violent Spirit Strikes – The Real Threat Emerges
Midway through the episode, an aggressive spirit attacks a student on school grounds. The boy suddenly collapses, eyes rolled back, mumbling incoherently. It’s not a prank—it’s possession.
Seong-ah realizes the spirit is no longer simply observing. It’s hunting.
She rushes into a locked classroom to begin a ritual, only to be interrupted by Gyeon-woo, who sees her chanting in the dark, candles burning, talismans flying.
🔥 Confrontation – “Why Are You Helping Me?”
Gyeon-woo confronts her later: “Why are you doing this for me?” It’s not romantic—he’s angry, afraid, and still doesn’t understand why she’s inserting herself into his cursed life.
Seong-ah finally tells him, “Because I can. And if I don’t, you’ll die.” It’s blunt, honest, and the first time their connection feels real.
They don’t trust each other fully yet, but there’s respect growing.
🌘 Shaman Training – “You’re Not Ready Yet”
A secondary plotline involves Seong-ah returning to her spiritual mentor, who warns her she’s overstepping her limits. “You’re still a child in the spirit world,” the mentor says. “To face a death spirit, you must sacrifice something.”
This foreshadows that the coming battles will cost her more than she expects. And perhaps she’s protecting Gyeon-woo not just out of duty… but fear that she herself is fated to lose someone again.
👁️ Closing Scene – The Spirit Possesses a Classmate
The final scene is the darkest yet. A classmate of Gyeon-woo’s begins acting strangely, mumbling curses, drawing symbols on the wall, and slashing at a mirror. His reflection laughs back at him.
Seong-ah knows: this isn’t just residual energy. The death spirit has entered someone.
And time is running out.