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Spoilers ahead for Pachinko Season 2, Episode 6.

in Pachinko season 2 episode 6 Both the past and the 1980s timelines are full of thrilling revelations and plot developments.. This is a stark contrast to Pachinko Season 2, Episode 5, which spent a bulk of its runtime focusing on 1945 and the end of World War II. Previously, Yoseb (Han Jun-woo), Isaac’s (Steve Sang-hyun Noh) brother, survived the atomic bombing of Nagasaki by the Allied forces. Thanks to Hansu (Lee Min-ho), a badly burned Yuseb was brought to the countryside where he was reunited with his wife, Kyunghee (Jung Eun-chae), and Sunja’s (Kim Min-ha) family.

The figure of PachinkoThe characters have also grown to include Mr. Kim (Kim Sung-kyu), a co-worker of Hansu who is in love with Kyung-hee. While Yuseb is unaware of his wife’s attraction to Mr. Kim when he arrives in the countryside, he is full of anger. Still mourning his brother, Joseph Berates Hansu. Even so, Hansu helps the family return to Osaka after the war once it is safe. TThe show’s past timeline then jumps forward a few years to 1950. This sets the stage for episode 6, which revolves around Nou’s (Kim Kang-hoon) university entrance exam results.

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Sunja & Kato have another date at a Mexican restaurant

Kato struggles to pay for the meal

Still planning to meet again in Pachinko Season 2, Episode 4, the elderly Sunja (Oscar-winning actor Youn Yuh-jung) and Kato (Sunnys Jun Kunimura) go on a date to a Mexican restaurant. For Sunja, this is an exciting experience. Despite working with food her entire life, Sunja’s date with Cato is her first time tasting Mexican cuisine. Like giddy teens, the pair sip giant margaritas while the waiter explains how to enjoy the chips and guacamole. Later, a waitress tops Sunja’s tortilla with salsa, peppers and onions; PachinkoThe protagonist is amazed that she doesn’t have to lift a finger.

Seeing how much Sunja has weathered, especially in the wake of Isaac’s tragic fate in Pachinko Season 2, it’s nice to see her bonding with a seemingly nice person like Kato. When it comes time to pay, Sunja reaches for the bill. Kato insists that he will pay, because the restaurant was his idea. Although Sunja protests, Kato tells her to plan their next adventure. While Kato is paying, Sunja notices that he is charging the meal to his credit card. Clearly, she knows the feeling – and Much of episode 6 revolves around the feelings that come with financial hardship.

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Sunja worries about Noah’s exams while running the noodle stand

Kyunghee & Sunja’s mother make the waiting worse

When she returned to Osaka, Sunja sold her hit kimchi stand for a noodle stall in the city that she runs with her mother. The incredibly busy noodle stand is a huge success for Sunja, making her more able to support the family. At times, Kyunghee helps out, though most of her time is dedicated to taking care of Yoseb. The sixth episode of the show’s second outing does a great job of showing how hard Sunja continues to work. Moments at the noodle stand are even contrasted with shots of Sunja and Kato’s date In the Mexican restaurant.

Although that future seems far away, it is nice to see Pachinko Recognize the parallels. So much of Sunja’s journey is defined by food – by who cooks it, serves it and enjoys it – and some key scenes in episode 6 take place around dinner tables or at food stalls. In addition to running the stand, Sunja is eagerly awaiting the news of how Nou’s entrance exams are going. While Sunja’s mom and Kyunghee wonder if Nou will be accepted to the Tokyo-based university, Sunja snaps at them, insisting that it’s out of their hands now.

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Mr. Kim attended a “Long Live Korea” rally

Hansu reveals a post-war plan to Mr. Kim

In the previous episode, Mr. Kim approached Hansu with a heavy heart. Just before Yuseb is brought to the family’s temporary countryside home, Mr. Kim reveals his feelings for Kyunghee. Although she was unsure at first, Kyunghee eventually reciprocated. The couple’s romance was not only cut short, however Mr. Kim was forced to live under the same roof as Kyunghee and Yosab. It is clear that the unexpected love is too much for him to bear. While he asks Hansu if he can leave Sunja’s family, Hansu insists that Mr. Kim must stay until Noo goes to university.

The sixth episode sees a conflicted Mr. Kim acting as Hansu’s muscle, but he also attends an important meeting. in the center of town, A group of Korean people gather to lament the fact that another war is looming before them. In Korea, the Japanese presence is still strong. Those who are displaced are also still harboring prejudiced attitudes. The rally leader also explains that Korea is being harmed by capitalism and Americans, who call themselves “liberators”, despite what has happened in the Korean agency.

While Mr. Kim is only listening, it is clear that he is getting tired of being Hansu’s right-hand man. Hansoo assures Mr. Kim that they must tread carefully in the post-war climate. He doesn’t quite elaborate on the details of whatever scheme he’s cooking up, however Hansu reiterates that his black market endeavors will continue. Hansu wants Mr. Kim to be more than his fist, though it doesn’t seem like Mr. Kim cares anymore.

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Yoshi-san sends photos of Naomi to Solomon

Solomon ends Naomi after work

In the 1980s timeline, a hired hand visits Solomon (Jin Ha) on behalf of Yoshi-san (Louis Ozawa), a client of Shipley. Notably, Solomon is trying to take revenge on his former employer. The land deal he initially broke was put back on the table after he visited the seller. He then leaked the fact that the property was built on top of a cemetery. The revenge scheme becomes more complicated when Solomon starts with his former associate, Naomi (Emmy-winning actor Anna Savai). Solomon doesn’t want to drag Naomi into the mess, but it’s too late.

Yoshi-san’s husband gives Solomon an envelope with photographs. examine them, Solomon realized that the photos were of Naomi, who had apparently been out on dates with another man. Although the hired man and Solomon have some commonalities, he delivers the threat of Yoshi-san pretty unflinchingly. Solomon then tries to make dinner plans with Naomi, who claims to be busy. To confirm the truth, Solomon tracks down Naomi after work. Naomi leads Solomon to a dinner she has with the mysterious man and several others, seemingly confirming Solomon’s greatest fears and jeopardizing the future of their relationship.

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Now is accepted to university

Sunja defers her dream of opening a restaurant to cover unexpected fees

Noah and the other young people come to school to read the results of the entrance exam, which are posted on a wall. Each student has an identification number, so it takes a little time to find his ID. Once he does, Noah is quietly amazed. Not one to show too much emotion, Noah beams with quiet pride. Pachinko Then cuts back to the market, where Sunja is fretting. She can’t wait for Noah to arrive, and doesn’t want to listen when her own mother tries to talk her down. When Sunja sees her son, they share a dizzy moment from afar.

Later that evening, Sunja and the others tell Noah just how proud they are of his hard work. While reviewing a pamphlet about the university’s courseload, Noe noticed that there were even more fees in addition to the room and board costs. Noah doesn’t want to borrow money from anyone, shut up. Sunja assures her son that she will find a way to come up with the money. At night, Sunja uses the precious sugar she collects to make hard candy, which she hopes to sell for extra cash. sad, Taking on extra work means deferring your dreams of owning a restaurant.

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After breaking down, Naomi learns the truth about Solomon’s scheme

Naomi puts her career before helping Solomon take down Abe-san

When Naomi finds out that Shlomo has followed her in the restaurant, she does not stand at the table. Instead, she looks away from him and goes on with her evening. after that, Naomi shows up at Shlomo’s apartment to explain herself. Upset, Solomon can barely make eye contact with his girlfriend. Naomi calmly explains that the man is an old family friend. Although she has no feelings for him, his parents believed that they would make a good match. Not wanting to break up these long friendships, Naomi went to lunch together with several others.

Solomon asks Naomi if she feels anything for the other. She claims that she once tried to force him to love her, but cannot imagine a real future with him. Naomi admits that she should have told Solomon and asks how she can regain his trust. Solomon says that she must not look away anymore; Naomi agrees to try – but that’s not good enough for Solomon. Sunja’s grandson looks out the window and says, “Maybe in another life,“Indicates that they are not meant to last as a couple.

Before Naomi leaves, Solomon asks for her help when it comes to Abe-san and the land trade. Naomi, when she realized the truth behind Solomon’s scheme, became incredibly upset. She cannot believe that Shlomo would expect her to put her career on hold because of his plans. Instead, Naomi tells him that she will stop him if she has to in the future Pachinko Episodes.

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Noah tells Sunja he doesn’t want to go to university at her expense

Hansu wants to force Nou to continue his studies (and deals with his own father issues)

Unbeknownst to Sunja, Noah overhears her decision to give up the restaurant dream in order to fund Noah’s university ambitions. The next morning, Noah decides to tell his mother that he will not go to college at the expense of her dreams. Sunja tells Noah that her desire to open a restaurant was always going to be a massive gamble And that his studies are a safer bet. Noah doesn’t quite believe it; He had seen his mother work so hard his whole life – and he had seen her succeed against all odds.

Noah taps down on his decision. As a budding adult, he feels it’s his responsibility to stick around and take care of the family. Sunja explains that going to university in Tokyo and landing a well-paid job is a way to take care of the family, but Nou is stubborn. Later that day, Sunja approaches Hansu with the news. Hansu visited his own father earlier, and insists that Nou should continue his studies in Tokyo. It is clear that Hansou’s own father disowned him for having a “secret life“ – for putting no and sunj for his “legitimate“Daughter.

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Mozasu hears someone to learn more about Kato Tatsumi

Mozasu is struggling to make payments in Pachinko Season 2

In the 1980s, Nou’s younger brother, Mozasu (Soji Arai), is also struggling with his finances. Standing in yet another brightly lit pachinko parlor that he opened, Mozasu rifles through his mail to find overdue notices from the bank. It is no surprise that Mozasu is late in making his payments, even though he is trying very hard to hide his financial woes From his mother. Changing the subject, Mozasu is surprised to learn that his mother went on a date to a Mexican restaurant – and that skepticism referred to at the end of the episode.

In his mother’s apartment, Mozasu finds a gift that Sunja bought on the kitchen table. After opening the note, Mozasu realizes that it is for a man named Kato Tatsumi. Unable to leave his mother’s life and choices alone, Mozasu calls a private investigator to dig up all the details about Kato. It is not yet clear why Mozasu is so unduly concerned. It is possible that he thinks that Kato is using his mother and her money. Regardless, the thread is sure to come to a head in the next episode of Pachinko.

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Sunja & Noa have a heart-to-heart

Noa decides to attend university to honor Sunja’s promise to Isak

The last scene in Pachinko Season 2, episode 6 is an incredibly emotional punch. After Hansu tells Sunja to convince Nou that going to university is the best way forward, she shows up at her son’s place of work. If Sunja fails to convince Nou, Hansu has threatened to do it himself. Noah is surprised to see his mother, but agrees to go with her to a tofu stand. The young woman who owns the station seems to have a crush on Noah, which Sunja points out is not necessarily a reason to avoid university.

Sunja then talks about Noah’s father, Isaac – not Hansu. She explained that leaving her hometown was incredibly difficult, but she knew that following Isaac to a better life was the right choice. Now, when she imagines heaven, she thinks about her hometown. Sunja doesn’t want Nou to spend his entire life in one place, especially since Osaka is the seat of so much trauma. When they eat their tofu, Sunja says she promised Isaac that their sons would have bright futures. This sentiment convinced Nou to attend college in Tokyo, no matter the cost.