In The Witch episode 2, Noh Jeong-ui captivated audiences with her heartbreaking portrayal of Mi-jeong’s loneliness. Throughout her life, she had been surrounded by misfortune. Small accidents and life-altering tragedies followed her wherever she went.
Her mother died giving birth to her. A boy playing with a rubber band near her fell into a manhole and suffered serious injuries. A classmate who once gave her candy got into a car accident. Even Ik-jong (Joo Jong-hyuk), who spoke to her at church, felt the sting of a wasp in the middle of winter. Mi-jeong blamed herself for everything. She believed she was cursed.
Branded as a Witch
At school, things only got worse. Male students who befriended her kept getting hurt. Then lightning struck Jeong-hwan (Bae Yoon-gyu) after he confessed his feelings to her. The rumors spread. People whispered. They called her a witch. When electrocution killed another student, Sang-ho (Park Sang-hoon), people sealed her fate.
Everything completely shunned Mi-jeong. The pain was unbearable. She had no choice but to leave school.
Her Father’s Struggle to Protect Her
Mi-jeong’s father, Jong-su (Ahn Nae-sang), knew about the rumors. The villagers believed she was cursed. Parents accused her of harming their sons. Jong-su made a decision—he would take Mi-jeong and leave town. He tried to earn money for their move by growing potatoes. But fate had other plans.
One day, Mi-jeong went to the field to help him. A poisonous snake bit her. In a desperate attempt to save her, Jong-su sucked out the venom himself. But it was too late. The poison had already spread through his body. He died in Mi-jeong’s arms. Her last memory of him was his unwavering concern for her safety.
Now, Mi-jeong had no one. The town saw her as a curse. With nowhere else to go, she vanished from the world. Ten years passed. She hid herself from everyone. But the law of death surrounding her was far from over.
Park Jin-young’s character, Dong-jin, stepped in to challenge the rumors. When he saw graffiti calling her a witch, he erased it. “That child is absolutely not a witch,” he said firmly. He wanted to prove it. His determination to break Mi-jeong’s so-called curse raised anticipation for the upcoming episodes.
A Rising Weekend Drama
With its mystery-romance theme, The Witch has quickly gained attention. The series is based on a popular webtoon by Kang Full and directed by Kim Tae-gyun, known for his unique storytelling style. Despite featuring big names like Lee Min-ho and Gong Hyo-jin, the competing drama When the Stars Gossip has struggled with viewership ratings. Meanwhile, The Witch has shown a steady increase, making it a dark horse in weekend dramas.
With its blend of mystery, romance, and deep emotional storytelling, The Witch is proving to be a must-watch. New episodes air every Saturday and Sunday at 9:10 PM.
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