The Twins Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?

What Happens at the End of The Twins?

Myung-us was born 2 minutes and 17 seconds earlier than his identical twin brother, Hyun-su. Being a middle school drop-out, a bum who rules the depot area, Myung-su is forced by his mother to do things for his smart, successful twin brother, Hyun-su. After fulfilling the military duty for his brother, Myung-su even goes to jail on his behalf. Fed up with living Hyun-su's life on only bad accounts, Myung-su goes through an identity crisis. As Myung-su steps out of the prison gate, he's approached by a beautiful girl named Soon-hui, who lures him into agreeing to rob a bank wit her, only two hours after he was released from prison. However, it turns out to be more than a bank robbery. He realizes that he's been pinned up against the powerful public figures that are involved in Golf Gate. Threatened and scared at first before power and money, Myung-su is ready to fight and punish these public enemies.

Park Heung-sik's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Jung Jun-ho (Myeong-su / Hyeon-su)'s journey. Being a middle school drop-out, a bum who rules the depot area, Myung-su is forced by his mother to do things for his smart, successful twin brother, Hyun-su.

How Does Jung Jun-ho (Myeong-su / Hyeon-su)'s Story End?

• Jung Jun-ho: Jung Jun-ho's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
• Yoon So-Yi (Oh Soon-hee): Yoon So-Yi's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
• Kim Hye-na (Lee Soon-hee): Kim Hye-na's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of The Twins Mean?

The ending of The Twins brings the narrative to a close, though viewer reception has been mixed. The resolution of Jung Jun-ho's story may not satisfy all audiences.