Shocking revelation heightens tension as 'Walking On Thin Ice' viewers react to unexpected betrayal

[OSEN=Reporter Kang Seo-jung] Park Yong-woo delivered a shocking twist by being revealed as an internal spy and blackmailer.

In the seventh episode of the KBS 2TV weekend mini-series "Walking On Thin Ice" (directed by Song Hyun-wook, written by Jeon Young-shin), which aired on the 11th, it was disclosed that the blackmailer entrapping Kang Eun-soo (played by Lee Young-ae) and Lee Kyung (played by Kim Young-kwang), as well as the Phantom organization's informant 'Moneybug,' was narcotics investigator Jang Tae-gu (played by Park Yong-woo), shaking the living room theater. Though he appeared to be a meticulous investigator who arrested the Phantom boss, he was actually a blackmailer who manipulated Eun-soo and Lee Kyung using internal information and extorted money. The unexpected twist completely overturned the drama's dynamics, heightening tension to its peak.

The seventh episode recorded a viewership rating of 4.5%, provided by Nielsen Korea, based on households in the metropolitan area. A scene where Lee Kyung is pressured by his older brother to quickly secure money captured the living room theater with a peak per-minute rating of 5.1%.

In this episode, Eun-soo and Lee Kyung, who had tried to end everything after Dong-hyun's (played by Lee Kyu-sung) death, became targets of blackmail again. An unidentified witness sent a text message with a photo of the two moving a body, demanding "Send 100 million Korean won," pushing them to the brink. Eun-soo, who returned to selling drugs to raise the blackmail money, crumbled under anxiety and guilt. Her tearful scene, alone packaging medicine in a mart warehouse while leaving her sleeping daughter Soo-a (played by Kim Si-a) behind, epitomized unstoppable despair. Lee Young-ae delicately portrayed Eun-soo's complex emotions -- anxiety, fear, and guilt -- steadily anchoring the drama's core.

Lee Kyung discovered that Eun-soo had hidden the fact that Jang Tae-gu and Kyung-do (played by Kwon Ji-woo) had visited her while tracking the blackmailer's identity. Accumulated misunderstandings and distrust exploded, escalating their emotional conflict to its peak. Their mutual resentment led to a crack in their partnership, plunging their relationship into an uncontrollable vortex.

Eun-soo, driven by anxiety and suspicion, became convinced that parent Yang Mi-yeon (played by Jo Yeon-hee) was the blackmailer. Mi-yeon, who visited Eun-soo before a parent meeting, provoked her with meaningful words, and Eun-soo, finally exploding, struck Mi-yeon with an ashtray in an extreme situation. However, after checking Mi-yeon's phone, Eun-soo realized she was not the real blackmailer and collapsed in frustration and confusion.

Jang Tae-gu swiftly concluded the investigation by arresting the Phantom boss and accomplices. However, it was shockingly revealed that he was the blackmailer who demanded large sums from Eun-soo and Lee Kyung using their drug deal as leverage and the 'Moneybug' who leaked internal information to Phantom members. While tracking the blackmailer's call records, Lee Kyung followed a cash carrier at a movie theater and witnessed Jang Tae-gu securing a bundle of money hidden in a dictionary, confirming his true identity. Jang Tae-gu's chilling smile and whistle directed at Lee Kyung while pulling out the money envelope served as a historic twist ending, sending thrills through viewers.

Meanwhile, Hwi-rim (played by Do Sang-woo), suffering from drug side effects, caused a disturbance at the board meeting with delirious behavior and self-harm. Lee Kyung's older brother, as if waiting for this moment, called to hint at a hidden secret between Hwi-rim and Lee Kyung, sparking curiosity. Additionally, Eun-soo's husband Do-jin (played by Bae Soo-bin), about to be discharged from the hospital, began suspecting his wife's actions, foreshadowing new cracks.

Viewers who watched the broadcast reacted explosively: "This drama is really well-made. The details are amazing," "I trust Lee Young-ae's acting. She is Eun-soo herself," "Wow, Jang Tae-gu was Moneybug. Best ending scene of the year," "This drama never lags," "I totally understand Eun-soo emotionally," "The writer is the ultimate poison recipe master," "I'm so shocked my head is spinning," "The chemistry between Eun-soo and Lee Kyung is amazing," and "I can't predict the next story."

Thus, "Walking On Thin Ice" entered a new phase as Jang Tae-gu's shocking identity was revealed. Attention focuses on how the intertwined destinies of Eun-soo, Lee Kyung, and Jang Tae-gu will lead to catastrophe. /kangsj@osen.co.kr

[Photo] KBS 2TV "Walking On Thin Ice" broadcast capture

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