If you’ve just finished streaming the gripping Korean thriller No Mercy on Wavve, you’re probably asking yourself: Did justice prevail? What happens to So-min? Is there a Season 2? Let’s dive into the explosive finale and unpack every plot twist that had us on the edge of our seats.
The South Korean thriller No Mercy wrapped up its intense run with episodes 7 and 8, aired on October 15-16, 2025. Starring Lee Joo-young as the vengeance-driven Han So-min, alongside Koo Jun-hoe and Ji Seung-hyun, this series delivered the kind of gut-wrenching conclusion that stays with you long after the credits roll.
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What Happened in the No Mercy Finale?
| Key Event | Episode 7 | Episode 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Main Plot | Jeong-ju’s betrayal revealed; So-min captured | Final showdown between So-min and Ma |
| Turning Point | Police raid; Jeong-ju stabbed protecting So-min | Chairman killed by Ma; power shifts |
| Resolution | Jeong-ju in coma | So-min kills Ma; arrested; 5-year time skip |
| Ending | Cliffhanger with Jeong-ju’s survival | Emotional conclusion with deepfake gift |
The Shocking Truth About Jeong-Ju
Here’s where things get twisted. Jeong-ju, the double agent, has been secretly working with law enforcement all along to dismantle the entire voice-phishing network from within. But when the chairman tests his loyalty by ordering him to kill So-min, his humanity wins out. He shields So-min from Ma’s knife attack and takes the blade meant for her. Talk about redemption!
So-Min’s Revenge Arc: Victory with a Price
Yes, So-min succeeds in her mission. After a brutal confrontation where Ma taunts her about her mother’s death, she fights back with everything she has. In a moment of pure rage fueled by grief, she stabs Ma to death. The crime network crumbles. Her parents’ murderers face justice.
But here’s the catch—So-min gets arrested too.
The series jumps five years forward. She’s released from prison and returns home, transformed but not broken. The hacker gifts her a USB drive containing a deepfake video of her mother expressing pride and love. In that emotional moment, So-min finally finds peace.
Is There a Season 2?
The short answer? Probably not. There’s been no official announcement regarding Season 2, and honestly, the story feels complete. All major conflicts are resolved—the chairman and Ma are dead, Jeong-ju survives, and So-min gets a second chance at life.
Creating a Season 2 would require entirely new storylines, and the emotional arc of revenge and redemption has reached its natural conclusion. For related crime thrillers, check out our guide to top Korean drama recommendations.
Stream Now: All episodes of No Mercy are available on Wavve and Dramax.
FAQs
Q1: What’s the deal with the deepfake technology in No Mercy?
The deepfake videos serve as both the crime weapon and, ironically, the path to healing. Throughout the series, these AI-generated videos are used by the syndicate to scam innocent people by impersonating loved ones. This technology becomes the central theme—how innovation can be weaponized. By the end, that same technology brings So-min closure when her deceased mother “speaks” to her through the hacker’s gift. It’s a poetic full-circle moment showing how tools of destruction can be transformed into instruments of comfort.
Q2: Will Jeong-Ju and So-Min reunite romantically after the time skip?
The series doesn’t explicitly answer this in the finale. What we know is that Jeong-ju survives his wounds and So-min completes her sentence, but their romantic future remains intentionally ambiguous. This open-ended approach gives viewers room to imagine their own conclusions, which is typical of sophisticated K-dramas that prioritize emotional complexity over neat resolution. For more on Korean romance plotlines, visit our K-drama character analysis section.
