The tvN Wednesday–Thursday drama Our Universe intensified its suspense with an unpredictable twist that left viewers on edge.
In Episode 8, which aired on the 26th, the true motive of Seon Gyu-tae, played by Ryu Seung-soo, was finally exposed. What appeared to be remorse and reconciliation toward Seon Tae-hyeong, portrayed by Bae In-hyuk, was revealed to be a calculated move aimed at claiming the late Seon Woo-jin’s life insurance payout. The revelation sharply shifted the tone into thriller territory.
Most chilling was Gyu-tae’s duality. Blending naturally into Yuseong Villa and presenting himself as a considerate neighbor, he handled an emergency involving Seon Woo-joo, played by Park Yu-ho, with calm composure, projecting the image of a devoted guardian. A moment in which he took out a family photo from his wallet and expressed regret was enough to sway Tae-hyeong’s heart. Yet it was later revealed that every gesture had been meticulously calculated.
The emotional line surrounding Woo Hyun-jin, portrayed by Roh Jeong-eui, also shifted dramatically. Park Yoon-seong, played by Park Seo-ham, confessed the feelings he had harbored for seven years, declaring he would no longer watch from the sidelines and proposing they meet three times not as boss and employee, but as a man and a woman. Though hesitant at first, Hyun-jin cautiously accepted, hinting at a new romantic chapter.
However, the flutter of romance was short-lived. The visit from an insurance company employee triggered another wave of tension. As the procedures for the life insurance payout were explained, Hyun-jin struggled to maintain composure before finally breaking down, calling the situation “too cruel.” Tae-hyeong, standing beside her, was equally shaken.
Her suspicions soon found concrete ground. During the process of reissuing the insurance certificate, she learned that a “middle-aged male guardian” had persistently inquired about eligibility for receiving the payout. While the two were away, Gyu-tae secretly broke into the house searching for the official seal. As Hyun-jin returned home, his sudden transformation, clutching a vase with a hardened gaze, delivered a chilling cliffhanger.
Reported by News Culture M.J._mj94070777@nc.press
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