The situation
MBC's "Fifties Professionals" is wrapping up its story after 10 years, with the final week's episodes promising to tie up loose ends. The latest stills show the four main characters, played by Shin Ha Kyun, Heo Sung Tae, Oh Jung Se, and Lee Hak Joo, embarking on their final mission against a great evil. The operation is their last chance to complete a mission that started 10 years ago on Yeongseon Island.
What the internet did with it
- Netizens on Theqoo are chaotic, with some speculating about the final battle and others discussing the plot twists that led to this point — "I didn't expect Bulgae to team up with Jung Ho Myung, this is getting good".
- The show's pacing has been a topic of discussion, with some feeling that the story is being rushed to fit into the final episodes, while others appreciate the *사이다 (a satisfying, thrilling moment) that comes with each plot reveal.
- On Instiz, the vibe is more subdued, with fans discussing the character development and how the actors have brought their characters to life — "Shin Ha Kyun's acting is so good, I feel like I'm watching Jung Ho Myung's story unfold in real time".
The open question
The biggest question now is whether the four men will finally uncover the truth they've been chasing for so long, and what the cost of their final mission will be. With the second-to-last episode airing on June 26, fans are waiting to see how the story will conclude.