'Red Swan' Episode 7 and 8 Preview: Why So Do-yoon's probe into slush funds proves a big mistake
Contains spoilers for 'Red Swan'
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA: In 'Red Swan', Episodes 7 and 8 are poised to continue the gripping saga of power, betrayal, and redemption that has captivated audiences.
Directed by Park Hong-kyun and written by Choi Yoon-jung, this South Korean drama has delivered intense drama and exceptional performances from its stellar cast, including Rain and Kim Ha-neul.
Episode 6 left viewers reeling from the aftermath of Oh Wan-soo's bold revelations and the shocking truth about her mother's confinement. As tensions escalate within the Hwain family and the NOW Foundation, alliances are tested, and new alliances may emerge.
Episodes 7 and 8 promise to delve deeper into the fallout from Wan-soo's strategic maneuvers, as the secrets and betrayals unravel further, the characters will face pivotal choices that could alter their fates irreversibly.
What happened in 'Red Swan' Episode 5 and 6?
In Episode 5 of 'Red Swan', Oh Wan-soo (Kim Ha-neul) feels immense guilt after her mother's death, as she couldn't be with her in the past. The chairman prevents Wan-soo from attending her own mother's funeral, adding to her distress.
Determined to pay her respects, she asks So Do-yoon (Rain) to remove her GPS tracker, which angers the security team. While visiting her old house, someone spies on them. Back home, Kim Yong-guk slaps Do-yoon out of jealousy and fires him, but the chairman Park Mi-ran (Seo Yi-sook) stops Do-yoon from leaving, hinting at a hidden agenda.
Wan-soo and Do-yoon team up to find the person who killed the old chairman and now targets Wan-soo. Do-yoon's investigation strains his relationship with the security head. Meanwhile, Wan-soo faces backlash from her in-laws for a cosmetic advertisement that clashes with the chairman's company launch.
Later, bomb drones attack Wan-soo's car, but Do-yoon saves her. In Episode 6, a drone attached to Wan-soo's car explodes, but Do-yoon rescues her. It’s revealed that Lee-jin, Wan-soo's driver, orchestrated the attack.
At the hospital, Lee-jin attempts to harm Do-yoon but fails due to security cameras. Kim Yong-guk (Jung Gyu Woon) visits Wan-soo and becomes jealous when she inquires about Do-yoon. Returning to work, Wan-soo focuses on uncovering hidden slush funds for the NOW Foundation.
Do-yoon secretly enters Han-Sang Il's (Yoon Je-moon) house to find the fund papers but is caught by Lee-jin. As Do-yoon hands the papers to Wan-soo, the police arrive with a search warrant for the NOW Foundation and an arrest warrant for Do-yoon's manager.
What to expect in 'Red Swan' Episodes 7 and 8?
In 'Red Swan' Episodes 7 and 8, the tension will continue to rise as Wan-soo and Do-yoon navigate the fallout from the explosive events of the previous episodes. With the police arriving at the NOW Foundation with a search warrant and an arrest warrant for Do-yoon's manager, Wan-soo faces mounting pressure to protect her allies and clear their names.
Do-yoon's investigation into the slush funds places him in even greater danger, especially with Lee Jin actively working against him. As Wan-soo and Do-yoon delve deeper into the conspiracy, they must contend with internal betrayals and external threats.
Meanwhile, the power struggle within the Hwain family intensifies, with Yong-guk's jealousy and the chairman's hidden agenda adding to the intrigue. Expect dramatic confrontations, unexpected alliances, and further revelations about the shadowy forces at play.
The stakes are higher than ever as Wan-soo and Do-yoon's quest for justice brings them closer to uncovering the truth, but also places them in grave danger.
When will 'Red Swan' Episodes 7 and 8 air?
'Red Swan' Episodes 7 and 8 will be exclusively available on Disney+ next Wednesday, July 24, 2024.
The streaming service offers a basic package starting at $7.99 per month, featuring advertisements.
For an ad-free experience, viewers can opt for the premium plan priced at $13.99 per month or $139.99 per year.
'Red Swan' trailer