The Other Child Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?

What Happens at the End of The Other Child?

A couple decides to adopt a child to overcome the loss of their third child whom they lost to an accident. They adopt a boy who is visually impaired, hoping that raising him would make up for the insufficient love they gave to their lost child. The adopted boy has an acute sense and begins to notice that there is another presence in the house. He discovers that the presence is a boy who died a year ago and summons him back to the family. The mother gets obsessed with communication with her lost child. The father and the other children believe the adopted boy is lying, and start to fear the mother's growing obsession toward her lost child and the adopted boy. The children feel compelled to tell their parents about the secret about the lost child, which changes everything for the family.

Kim Jinyeong's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Park Hyo-ju (Hyun-woo)'s journey. They adopt a boy who is visually impaired, hoping that raising him would make up for the insufficient love they gave to their lost child.

How Does Park Hyo-ju (Hyun-woo)'s Story End?

• Park Hyo-ju: Park Hyo-ju's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
• Kim Min-jae (Seok-ho): Kim Min-jae's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
• Cha Sun-woo (Young-joon): Cha Sun-woo's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of The Other Child Mean?

The ending of The Other Child brings the narrative to a close, though viewer reception has been mixed. The resolution of Park Hyo-ju's story may not satisfy all audiences.