The finale of “Pyramid Game” aired on March 21, 2024, leaving viewers on the edge with its open ending now explained
The ending episode of Pyramid Game concluded with the introduction of new characters, the Miryo Twins, hinting at a possible continuation of the series. The storyline had viewers speculating about the fate of the twins and the protagonist’s ongoing battle against bullying at school.
The drama featured Bona as Sung Soo-ji, Jang Da-a as the antagonist Baek Ha-rin, Ryu Da-in as Myung Ja-eun, and Kang Na-eon as trainee Im Ye-lim. Each character played a crucial role in the narrative, with Soo-ji emerging as the central figure fighting against the injustices and bullying prevalent at Hanuel House.
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In a tense confrontation, Ja-eun questions Han-rin about her deep-seated hatred, leading to a shocking revelation. Han-rin consumes opioids and strikes Ja-eun, attributing her animosity to an incident at the main building’s staircase the previous year, which culminates in Han-rin fainting and an explosion.
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The narrative shifts to media outlets and YouTubers accusing Soo-ji of bullying and implicating her in an arson case at Hanuel House. Simultaneously, Han-rin is portrayed as a victim, reigniting accusations against Soo-ji’s father as a violent military officer. The scene transitions to the past, revealing Han-rin’s alienation by both teachers and students, indicating the origins of the Pyramid Game at Hanuel House.
Han-rin’s desperation to escape bullying leads her to orchestrate her adoption by Chairwoman Byun Cho-soon’s son and his wife, who have no children. Despite impressing the Chairwoman, Han-rin finds no solace in her new family and instead seeks validation from her grandmother through academic excellence.
Soo-ji’s friends rally to support her, approaching a reporter to expose the school’s dark side. Meanwhile, Ye-lim decides not to debut, feeling remorseful for her part in the pyramid game. Ms. Choi provides evidence of Soo-ji’s bullying, which goes viral, while Ja-eun confesses to her role as a bystander in the past.
Ja-eun contacts Soo-ji to reconcile, reflecting on their past encounters. However, a fire breaks out at Hanuel House, leading to a dramatic rescue as Ja-eun rushes to save Han-rin. Soo-ji exposes the school’s corruption, leading to arrests, while Seo Do-A plans to take her GED.
Han-rin’s adoption is dissolved, and she is labelled a psychopath, ultimately abandoned in a hospital where nobody remembers her. Seung-hwa enlists for military service, and Baekyeon Girls High School is renamed Miryo Girls High School.
In the ending episode of Pyramid Game, Soo-ji succeeded in exposing the corruption and violence at Baekyeon Girls High School, ultimately leading to the arrest of those involved. Meanwhile, Ha-rin’s adoption was dissolved, and she was declared a psychopath, ending up abandoned in a hospital with no one to remember her.
The climax of the series introduced the Miryo Twins, indicating a potential continuation of the Pyramid Game. Their arrival hinted at a new chapter of challenges and confrontations for Soo-ji and her friends, raising questions about the future of the characters and the school.
Season 2 possibility
Despite the open ending, there has been no official confirmation regarding the renewal of “Pyramid Game” for a second season. Fans are eagerly awaiting an announcement from TVING.