The Wedding Day Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?

What Happens at the End of The Wedding Day?

Master Maeng is very proud that an influential family will soon be his esteemed in-laws when his loving daughter, Mi-yeon, marries their son. A few days before the wedding Maeng hears a rumor that his future son-in-law has a cripple leg. Regretting that he can't give his lovely daughter to a cripple, he decides to marry his maid to him instead. Unexpectedly the future son-in-law shows up at the wedding hall and he is not a cripple, but a healthy and handsome youth. Feeling embarrassed, there is no way but to wed the maid to him. The Wedding Day is a recreation of A Happy Day of Jinsa Maeng, a comical play by Oh Yeong Jin. The first Korean film to win an international film award, the Best Comedy Award at the 1957 edition of the Asian Film Festival (now Asia Pacific Film Festival).

Lee Byung-il's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Kim Seung-ho (Maeng Jin-sa)'s journey. A few days before the wedding Maeng hears a rumor that his future son-in-law has a cripple leg.

How Does Kim Seung-ho (Maeng Jin-sa)'s Story End?

• Kim Seung-ho: Kim Seung-ho's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
• Jo Mi-ryeong (Ip-bun): Jo Mi-ryeong's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
• Kim Yu-Hee (Gap-bun): Kim Yu-Hee's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

Is The Wedding Day Based on a True Story?

Yes — The Wedding Day draws from real events. The ending reflects documented outcomes, though Lee Byung-il has taken creative liberties in dramatizing specific scenes for cinematic impact.

What Does the Ending of The Wedding Day Mean?

The Wedding Day's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Kim Seung-ho may feel rushed. Lee Byung-il's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.