The fate of Sunja’s mother and 5 others is revealed

Spoilers ahead for Pachinko Season 2, Episode 4.

Pachinko Season 2, episode 4, picks up where the third installment left off. In the World War II timeline, Sunja (Minha Kim) and her sons, Noa (Kim Kang-hoon) and Mozasu (Eunseong Kwon), begin to settle into rural life, which is vastly different from their world in Pachinko Season 2, Episode 1. Even out in the rice fields, reminders of the war – and the threat of bombings – loom large in the background. Although Mozasu seems to like his life in the country, he spends his time with weapons and telling Mr. Kim (Kim Sungkyu) about the war.

While the second episode in the second outing reveals the fate of PachinkoWith Isaac (Steve Sang-Hyun Noh), Sunja’s late husband and Mozasu’s biological father, the fourth episode illustrates that nowhere is safe or stable. Notably, Hansu (Lee Min-ho) was the one who promised that Sunja and the rest of Pachinkos cast of characters would be better off in the countryside, however Hansu’s apparent selflessness begins to break free. Meanwhile, in PachinkoIn the 1980s timeline, Solomon (Jin Ha) navigates the elderly Sunja’s (Youn Yuh-jung) unexpected visit, a date with Naomi (ShogunAnna Sawai’s), and his grandmother’s sharp wisdom.

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Sunja is reunited with her mother

Sunja’s mother suspects that Hansu is Nou’s father

In one of the more emotional moments of episode 4, Sunja is reunited with her mother, Yangjin (Jeong In-ji), after years spent apart. Although Sunja and her mother have not always seen eye-to-eye, there is clearly a lot of love between them, and the miles and time spent apart, especially during the war, make them both break when they are finally together again. The reunion unfolds in the rice fields, with Hansu driving Yangjin to her daughter’s new home. Again and again, Hansu did the impossible to make Sunja happyAlthough he could not save Isaac’s life.

At the dinner table, Yangjin gets to know her grandson and tells them stories from her life. Just as the food is being served, Hansu interrupts the gathering, asking if he can join them. Although he doesn’t want to eat anything, Hansu wants to spend time with Sunja and Noa. This interaction, and the fact that Sunja wanders off for a walk in the middle of the night, sparks an idea in Yangjin’s mind. When Sunja returns home, Yangjin not only reminds her daughter to tread lightly with Hansu, but correctly guesses that the family’s wealthy savior is Nou’s biological father.

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Naomi and senior Sunja bond over food and their past

Sunja visits Solomon because of a dream

In the other timeline, Sunja decides to visit Solomon after her grandson refuses to return her calls. Although he is surprised to see Sunja, Solomon welcomes her into his less-than-clean apartment. Sunja explains that she had a dream about him And while she can’t remember all the details, it was the experience that pushed her to visit. However, Sunja is not the only person who falls for Solomon. After their first date in episode 3, Naomi, Solomon’s former co-worker, agreed to go out again. Their plans shift thanks to Sunja, who offers to make a home-cooked meal.

While Solomon takes a phone call, Naomi helps Sunja in the kitchen, which gives the two women a chance to bond. Naomi explains that she had a difficult childhood marked by a constant father and a mother who did everything she could. For the family. In particular, Naomi remembers her mother’s incredible cooking. These are all revelations that Sunja can relate to very well. Sunja shares that making food was, for a long time, the way she also supported her family. Although the world has changed so much, Sonja finds echoes of her own past in Naomi’s stories.

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Sunja learns about Solomon’s deal

Solomon’s grandmother imparts valuable advice

During her conversation with Naomi in the kitchen, Sunja learns that one of the things that attracted the young woman to her grandson was his ability to stand up for what he believed in. Naomi says she felt “Empowered“When Solomon first helped Han Geum-ja resist the deal That would have taken her country. Of course, it’s also revealed to Sunja that Han Geum-ja has had a supposed change of heart, which means Schiffley’s will be acquiring the property after all. While Sunja no longer asks in Naomi’s presence, it is clear that she likes to tell Solomon something.

After dinner, Solomon follows Sunja to where she is staying, which is when Sunja asks her grandson more about the deal. Solomon claims that Han Geum-jo will get a lot of money for the sale – And even more important, that she came to the decision herself. While viewers know for sure that Solomon is lying, Sunja seems able to sense it. She warns her grandson that he is getting in over his head in whatever scheme he cooks up. “don’t forget who you are,Sunja tells him, just like her mother told her all those years ago in the rice fields.

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Hansu & Sunja share an intimate moment

Sunja wants to pursue a romantic relationship

In the past, Sunja decided to go for a walk after dinner. While trekking down the road, she bumps into Hansu, who is still driving around the property. When Sunja asks what he is doing, Hansu is somewhat evasive, but reveals that he is looking for the foreman. While Hansu is flirtatious, Sunja seems less confident. She thanks him again for bringing her mother home, which Hansu brushes aside as “Nothing.“ Sunja reiterates that it’s a big deal – that everything Hansu has done is not good. Hansu then insists that Sunja try driving his car; After hesitating, she obliges.

Sunja’s attempts at driving cause the duo to veer off the road and into a muddy stretch of the surrounding fields. Together, Sunja and Hansu free the vehicle from the mud. While resting against the car, the two lean in for a kiss – but a sudden sound breaks them apart. Hansu assures Sunja that there is nothing to worry about, but she realizes that reconnecting with Hansu is a slippery slope. Although her husband is gone, Sunja’s heart still belongs to Isaac. Upset, Hansu exclaims, “everything i do is for you“But Sunja, unwilling to bend, leaves quickly.

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Hansu beats the foreman & Noah sees

Noah went out to watch the fireworks

After Sunja leaves for her departure, Noah sneaks out of the house with his newfound friend to see a truly incredible sight: a field full of fireflies. Since they moved, Noah has had a harder time than his younger brother, although his life in the city was not great either. Noah sounds like he’s fitting in and feeling whole, especially after Isk’s death. Hansu shows up time and time again and probably doesn’t help. Although it might have been nice to share a dinner table with the rich stranger, No sees a much darker side to his biological father later on.

Hiding in the barn, Noah watches as Hansu threatens the foreman of the rice field. The interaction suggests that the foreman is doing something behind Hansu’s back, but the details of the scheme remain cloudy. Hansu then proceeds to throw the foreman to the ground and beat him to a bloody pulp. Just as he comes out of his blind rage, Hansu spots Nou running away from the scene. Although Hansu sought out the foreman prior to his interaction with Sunja, it seems that her refusal to pursue a relationship triggered Hansu’s deep-seated anger.

When talking to Sunja, Hansu mentioned that he is not only doing all the kindness for her, but also for Nou. Even though he has kept his distance and helped from afar for so many years, Hansu is moving closer to Sunja’s family. Joining the dinner table is, perhaps, Hansu’s bold move, although the invitation could be seen as a kindness to find Sunja’s mother. yet, Pachinko Season 2, Episode 4 reveals that Hansu is not as ugly as he appears. Instead, it seems that Hansu believes that Sunja owes him her love and life for all he has done.

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The rice shed burns down in Pachinko season 2, episode 4’s ending

The tragedy pushes Mr. Kim and Kyunghee closer

at the end of Pachinko Season 2’s fourth episode, the rice shed burns down. It’s a devastating moment for Sunja, Mr. Kim, and Kyunghee (Jung Eun-chae), Sunja’s sister-in-law. Earlier in the episode, the foreman was berating Kyunghee for her seemingly inadequate work, even though he stopped once Mr. Kim, Hansu’s right-hand man, appeared. Mr. Kim tried to comfort Kyunghee, but she did not have to accept his kindness. Grappling with immense grief and change, Kyunghee throws herself into her work in the rice fieldsWhy did the loss of the rice fields hit her so hard?

Although Sunja, Kyunghee, Mr. Kim, and the rest of the family race to the scene, The skull is completely surrounded by flames. All their hard work was destroyed in a matter of minutes. The next day, Sunja and Mr. Kim clean up the burnt wreck, but the sight of it prompts Kyunghee to run away. Mr. Kim follows her into the surrounding forest. At first, Kyunghee is upset that he followed her. Although Mr. Kim was upfront about his feelings, Kyunghee was hesitant. In the end, Kyunghee falls into Mr. Kim’s arms and they share a kiss.

PachinkoThe fourth episode does not reveal the identity of the person who burned the rice shed, but there are several potential culprits. Although it would not be a wise business decision, Hansu may have destroyed the rice shed in his anger and as a means of getting back at Sunja for denying his advances. The foreman who was beaten by Hansu also has a strong motive. In the end, Noah, upset by what he witnessed Hansu doing to the foreman, was able to start the fire, perhaps hoping that his family could leave the rice fields – and Hansu – behind.