The show doesn't let the secondary bullies off easy. Hong Ah-jung (the manipulative queen bee) loses her father's protection and is expelled. The gang of thugs gets arrested. This sends a strong message: the system only works when victims fight back and evidence is brought to light.
Unlike many revenge dramas where the dead are forgotten, Chan-mi's memory is honored. Her twin sister, Ok Chan-mi (the protagonist), doesn’t just avenge her—she exposes the truth to the police and the public. The final confrontation where the real killer (Jae-beom) confesses, and Gi Oh-sung is arrested for attempted murder and obstruction, provides a clean, lawful resolution. revenge of others ending
The title refers to taking revenge on behalf of someone else. In the end, Chan-mi and Soo-heon don’t really take revenge—the police do. Gi Oh-sung isn't killed by a victim; he's arrested. Jae-beom turns himself in. While legally satisfying, it deflates the raw, vigilante energy the show built for 11 episodes. Some viewers will feel cheated that the protagonists never truly cross the line. The show doesn't let the secondary bullies off easy
In short: Revenge of Others ends well on paper, but the execution feels hurried. It’s a solid landing, not a graceful one. This sends a strong message: the system only
Ok Chan-mi starts as a helpless, grieving sister and ends as a fierce, proactive force. She doesn't become a killer—she becomes a whistleblower. This is a refreshing take on revenge: she wins not by stooping to the villains' level, but by using their own arrogance against them. What Didn’t Work (The Flaws) 1. The Final Episode Feels Like Two Episodes Crushed Into One The pacing is jarring. Major character deaths (e.g., Park Won-seok, the corrupt cop) are rushed. The emotional fallout from Soo-heon nearly dying again is glossed over. By the time the villains are arrested, the show has only 10 minutes left for the “where are they now” segment.