The final episode of Your Honor concluded with the highest viewership ratings ever, yet reactions to the ending were mixed. The Genie TV original drama (written by Kim Jae-hwan and directed by Yoo Jong-sun) aired its final episode on the 10th, wrapping up the fates of Song Pan-ho (Son Hyun-joo) and Kim Kang-heon (Kim Myung-min), who faced the heartbreak of losing their child, who was more precious to them than their own lives.
The episode followed a dramatic turn of events, including the revelation that Kim Sang-hyeok (Heo Nam-joon) had previously raped Song Ho-young’s (Kim Do-hoon) mother, leading her to a tragic fate. Despite Kim Sang-hyeok’s heinous crime and the court’s failure to hold him accountable, Song Ho-young’s fury drove him to Kim Kang-heon’s home with a gun. At the dinner table, Song Ho-young confronted those he held responsible for his mother’s death, but Ma Ji-young (Jung Ae-yeon) intervened, resulting in a tragic showdown where Song Ho-young was shot. Witnessing his son’s senseless death, Song Pan-ho was overcome with grief.
Meanwhile, Kim Eun (Park Se-hyun), who witnessed Song Ho-young’s death, was also deeply affected and made a drastic decision in response to the trauma.
Son Hyun-joo and Kim Myung-min delivered powerful performances, capturing the devastating loss experienced by two fathers. Many viewers were moved by their compelling portrayals, with comments reflecting their emotional response: “So sad” and “Acting party until the end.” However, some fans were disappointed by the ending, feeling it failed to provide justice or redemption. Criticisms included sentiments like “Only the bad guys seem to win” and “Kim Sang-hyeok’s character got off too easily.”
In the final scenes, a moment where Song Pan-ho confronted Kim Kang-heon, who had lost his will to live, added a controversial note. Song Pan-ho’s statement about repentance for their sins sparked reactions from viewers who questioned the logic of the conversation, given the personal losses he had endured.
Despite the mixed reactions, the final episode of Your Honor achieved a remarkable viewership rating of 6.4% in the metropolitan area and 6.1% nationwide, with peak viewership surpassing 7.5%, setting a new record and marking a notable conclusion for the series.
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