'The Atypical Family' Episode 4 Ending Explained: Do Da-hae's identity exposed, sparks questions of manipulation and destiny
Contains spoilers for episode 4 of 'The Atypical Family'
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA: The Boks family in the new K-drama 'The Atypical Family' operate on a whole different level. Each member possesses a fantastical power, making their lives a whirlwind of the extraordinary. But tragedy struck, leaving their magical world in shambles.
Bok Gwi-ju (Jang Ki-yong), burdened by the loss of his wife, can revisit cherished memories through time travel. Yet, grief has rendered him powerless, trapped in the present. Hope seems a distant dream. Enter Do Da-hae (Chun Woo-hee), a captivating enigma who disrupts the stagnant present.
Could she be the key to unlocking Gwi-ju's ability, rewriting their destinies, and reigniting the magic within the Bok family? This captivating Korean drama, originally a JTBC hit, has found a global audience on Netflix. 'The Atypical Family' is a 12-episode exploration of love, loss, and the relentless pursuit of regaining what's been lost. But with the latest episode dropping, a shocking revelation has emerged.
Do Da-hae's identity turns out to be fake in 'The Atypical Family'
The ending of Episode 4 of 'The Atypical Family' leaves us with a cliffhanger that focuses on the connection between Da-Hae and Gwi-Ju's family powers. We learn that Da-hae's life story is a lie. The woman she calls Mom is a loan shark who took Da-hae in to collect a debt from her deceased father.
Da-hae never had a fire accident and the trauma she claims is fabricated. This revelation casts doubt on everything Da-hae has said about herself. Gwi-ju's family possesses a special power that awakens when they meet a certain person.
This person makes their power 'whole', allowing them to travel through time in Gwi-ju's case. His mother warns him that their family history is filled with suffering. Past members who tried to use their powers heroically ended up dead. The Bok family has been hiding their abilities to live normal lives, but Gwi-ju sees them as a curse.
Do Da-hae's marriage certificate lies in 'The Atypical Family'
The episode ends with a twist. Da-hae presents Gwi-ju with a marriage registration certificate, supposedly from his future self. She claims it's not the only confusing thing from the future. Da-hae mentions a fire at her high school where she was saved by a man who could've been Gwi-ju.
This fire is likely another lie she uses to manipulate men. However, Da-hae seems genuinely surprised when Gwi-ju suggests they fall in love before marriage. The cliffhanger centers around the question of whether Da-hae is somehow connected to the Bok family's power awakening.
Is she the key to unlocking Gwi-ju's full potential, or is she using his family secret for her own gain? The episode doesn't answer this question, leaving us to wait and see how their connection unfolds.
'The Atypical Family is available for streaming on Netflix.