Joseph’s fate and 5 others revealed

in Pachinko season 2 episode 5 The heavy fallout from World War II continues, especially where Yusab’s (Han Jun-woo) story is concerned.Well into the 1950s. The show’s previous outing split its time evenly between the timelines of 1945 and 1989, the fifth episode spends more time with Sunja (Minha Kim) and her family in the past. Pachinko Season 2, episode 4 explored the limits of Hansu’s (Lee Min-ho) supposed generosity. Although he reunited Sunja with her mother, he also expected more from Sunja in return. However, Sunja drew a firm line in the sand, which upset Hansu.

In addition, Mr. Kim (Kim Sungkyu) expresses his true feelings to Kyunghee (Jung Eun-chae), who, understandably, is still worried about the unknown fate of her husband, Yoseb. Sunja’s boys, Noa (Kim Kang-hoon) and Mozasu (Eunseong Kwon), continue to settle into their new lives in the countryside, though Noah learned some harsh truths about Hansu’s attitude. After being invited to the family dinner, Hansue beat the rice field of a bloody foreman, which Noah saw. In 1989, Solomon (Jin Ha) receives a warning from the elderly Sunja (Youn Yuh-jung) after she meets Naomi (Shoguns Emmy-winning Anna Savoy).

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Pachinko season 2 reveals that Joseph is stationed in Nagasaki

Joseph meets a man who reminds him of Isaac

Although he did not see ISK’s fate in Pachinko Season 2, Episode 2 Joseph continues to remember his brother fondly in the show’s fifth outing. Stationed at a factory in Nagasaki, Yosob is the only main family member who hasn’t traveled to Hansu’s countryside, complicating things for Kyunghee. In the factory, Joseph continues to deal with anti-Korean violence, even as the imminent bombing of Nagasaki by the Allied forces. In order to recount the horrors that are about to unfold, Pachinko Season 2, episode 5 chooses to show its opening sequence in black and white.

This sequence stands in stark contrast to the beautifully landscaped moments in the countryside. Although war and violence are ever-present threats to Sunja and her family, there is a modicum of safety in the rice fields.. In cities like Nagasaki, however, any hope or fleeting moments of joy are completely drained away. Even so, Yuseb insists on doing whatever it takes to survive. It’s a mantra he repeats to a fellow Korean worker, Taehon (Baek Soo-ho), who reminds Yoseb a lot of ISK.

The similarity between Tahun and Isk becomes even more clear when Youssev grabs a chisel in his new friend’s pocket. Knowing that even these violent acts led to Isaac’s death, Yusab warns Tahun against stepping out. like ISK, Taehoon is determined to stand up for what he believes in. When the emperor’s adviser pays a visit to the factory, Tahun strikes, with the aim of sending a message. However, his efforts were cut short by an even more harrowing moment.

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The Allied forces drop an atomic bomb on Nagasaki

Pachinko Season 2 illustrates the horrors of World War II

for the duration of Pachinko Season 2, Hansu warned Sunja, Mr. Kim, and the rest of Pachinkos cast of characters about the impending Allied forces bombing of Japan’s biggest cities. In the fifth episode, which takes place on August 9, 1945, the threat finally comes true. When everyone gathers on the factory floor to welcome the Emperor’s agent, Taehon Lung for the guest. Yoseb tries to stop Tahon from using the weapon, knowing that his actions will have dire consequences. Then the clock strikes 11:02.

Although Yusev is stabbed in the shoulder by Tahun, this is the least of his worries. The two Korean men are removed from the scene, but, at the same time, a blinding white light fills the screen. What comes next is complete darkness. This is a sparse but effective means of emphasizing the complete destruction of the atomic bomb by the Allied forces. While Pachinko Season 2 certainly builds to this moment, the actual bombing happens in a flash. It emphasizes just how quickly life can change – and end.

Pachinko has never refrained from showing the brutality of war and its terrible outcome. one more time, The show makes a bold and disorienting choice that feels like a gut punch. There is no doubt that the aftershock will continue for a long time to come, affecting not only Yuseb and Sunja’s family, but the entire country for decades to come.

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Joseph survives the atomic bomb

Hansu takes Joseph to the countryside until Osaka is safe

In the aftermath of the atomic bombing, Pachinko reveals that Yusab survived the cruelty. Not only that, but Hansu once again helped Sunja’s extended family by rescuing Yoseb from the wreckage of Nagasaki and bringing him to the countryside. Hansu explains that Yousab only survived because of the van he was thrown into after Tahun’s attack. In a strange way, Tahoon did Save someone. Joseph learns that the bombings have effectively brought the war to a screeching halt. Whatever relief Joseph may feel is cut short when he realizes that his face is covered in burns.

While Pachinko The fifth episode of season 2 could see its main cast surviving the horrors of World War II, the trauma of how it ended is severe. In his anger, Joseph points out Hansu. During the exchange, the two men traded verbal punches. Hansu insults ISK, while Joseph calls out the fact that Hansu is Nou’s biological father. Hansu insists that he saved Yoseb’s family – indeed, Sunja’s family – but Yoseb is unable to give any ground to the man he blames for his brother’s death. Yet again, Hansu’s seemingly noble actions don’t quite have the outcome he’d intended.

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Pachinko Season 2 jumps forward to 1950

Sunja and the boys have settled back into city life

Although Sunja’s family lives in the countryside for a little longer, Hansu eventually agrees that it is finally safe to return to Osaka. The family’s departure is bittersweet. On one hand, the country house was never quite home, but they worked hard to make it feel that way. Furthermore, Sunja’s mother and Yoseb were reunited with their loved ones in the countryside, adding a special emotional resonance to the place. After they say goodbye, the family returns to a ruined version of Osaka. Noah and his brother even meet American soldiers, which makes them shiver.

however, Pachinko Does not spend too much time showing how the family acclimates to life in the city. Instead, the series decides to jump forward five years. In 1950, Sunja runs a noodle stand with her mother. In the previous episode, The elderly Sunja told Naomi that cooking had been her source of income for many years. Although it seemed like she could be referring to her wartime attitude, it is clear that her latest business is the more successful venture.

uncomfortable, Mr. Kim still lives with the family, which means he shares a house with Joseph and Kyunghee.The love of his life. While Mr. Kim wants to move out of the house, Hansu insists that he stay there until Nou, Hansu’s biological son, enters university. Always loyal, Mr. Kim obliges, even if living with Kyunghee is incredibly painful.

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Noa & Sunja discuss Hansu

Noah is preparing for college in Pachinko Season 2, Episode 5

The last thread of the past that stands out in PachinkoThe fifth episode is Nou’s efforts to get into a university. After the time jump, Noah is a teenager, staring down at what his future and adulthood might hold. Although he spends a lot of his time studying, he also has a meaningful conversation with his mother. Sunja expresses her regret; She wishes Noah didn’t have to study so hard to get into a good school. Noah claims that he is not happy. Not only does he feel that Sunja has her best, but he also knows that she refused Hansu’s help and money.

After seeing what Hansu did with the rice field foreman, Noah clearly did not want to be associated with Hansu. years later, Noah still does not want his family to owe the rich man anything. Of course, this is easier said than done. Hansu only really hung around to ensure Nou’s future was a successful one, especially after Sunja rebuffed his advances. Nevertheless, the exchange between Sunja and Noa is tender and heartfelt. Again, it reiterates just how much the family sacrifices for each other – and just how much Sunja has shaped her sons’ futures.

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Naomi inadvertently causes problems for Solomon’s revenge scheme

Pachinko Season 2, Episode 5 spent less time in 1989

Unlike the other season 2 episodes, Pachinkos fifth chapter does not spend much time in the 1989 timeline. Given the immensity of the end-of-war events, it makes sense that the episode dedicates its runtime to the events in Nagasaki and later Osaka. Nevertheless, viewers get a small but crucial update about Solomon’s plans. during a meeting, Naomi argues on Abe-san’s behalf, saying that even though he has problems with the land deal, the Shipleys should give their loyal partner some time. to regain his financial footing. Little does Naomi know, this goes against Solomon’s scheme.

Although Solomon learns about how Naomi’s lawyer has disrupted his efforts to destroy Abe, he takes the news in stride. It means that Solomon’s love for Naomi may be stronger than his ambition. Sunja, Shlomo’s grandmother, would consider this a good thing. After all, she’s worried about her grandson betraying himself to get back at Abe and Shipley. Unfortunately, there isn’t much different to slip from the show’s 1989 era in episode 5. Halfway through its second season, Pachinko has set some truly compelling threads in motion, suggesting that many more bumps in the road are in store.