Hope Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?

What Happens at the End of Hope?

Parting with a loved one is the greatest pain. But those who have the hope of the resurrection consider pain and suffering to be a gift, because they come to know Jesus Christ and have the hope of the resurrection. So death becomes hope. It is because we are on a journey that will ultimately take us to the long-awaited heaven after our life on earth. Through the lives of Cheon Jeong-eun, who has passed the 120th round of chemotherapy, Lee Dong-won, who lost his beloved son, Jeong Ae-suk, who lost her husband, and Lee O-young, who lost her daughter and also passed away... and the apostle Thomas and the disciples of the early church, we learn how people with the hope of resurrection lived.

Kim Sang-cheol's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Cheon Jeong-Eun (Self)'s journey. But those who have the hope of the resurrection consider pain and suffering to be a gift, because they come to know Jesus Christ and have the hope of the resurrection.

As part of the Resurrection Collection, the ending carries additional weight for fans following the franchise.

How Does Cheon Jeong-Eun (Self)'s Story End?

• Cheon Jeong-Eun: Cheon Jeong-Eun's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
• Kwon Oh-joong (Self): Kwon Oh-joong's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
• Lee Yong-Gyu (Self): Lee Yong-Gyu's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of Hope Mean?

The ending of Hope brings the narrative to a close, though viewer reception has been mixed. The resolution of Cheon Jeong-Eun's story may not satisfy all audiences.