The heart-pounding conclusion of KBS 2TV's "Walking on Thin Ice" promises 95 minutes of nonstop suspense as Lee Young Ae's character finds herself in a life-threatening hostage situation. With a madman on the loose and desperate families hanging in the balance, the October 26 finale is set to deliver the emotional crime thriller conclusion fans have been anxiously awaiting.
"Walking on Thin Ice" follows the dangerous partnership between Kang Eun Soo (Lee Young Ae), an ordinary housewife fighting to protect her family, and Lee Kyung (Kim Young Kwang), a teacher secretly living a double life. The drama masterfully blends family drama with crime thriller elements, creating a tension-filled narrative that keeps viewers on edge.
In recent episodes, detective Jang Tae Goo (Park Yong Woo) spiraled out of control. His obsession with his son and insatiable greed drove him to commit reckless crimes. After being caught, Tae Goo shot a fellow detective and became a fugitive, ultimately descending into complete madness.
The previous episode ended on a nail-biting cliffhanger when Tae Goo assaulted Eun Soo's husband Park Do Jin (Bae Soo Bin) and aimed his gun at both Eun Soo and Do Jin before taking fire.
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Newly released stills from the finale reveal a tense three-way showdown between Eun Soo, Lee Kyung, and the now-unhinged Tae Goo. In a desperate attempt to end the nightmare, Eun Soo exploits Tae Goo's weakness by proposing a dangerous deal. However, the unpredictable villain goes on a rampage and takes Eun Soo hostage -- putting her life in immediate danger.
The preview images show Eun Soo clutching a weapon with tears streaming down her face, glaring at someone with a mixture of rage and desperation. Lee Kyung grabs and holds her back, his urgent expression suggesting something shocking has just occurred.
This moment perfectly encapsulates the drama's core theme: how far would you go to protect your family? Eun Soo's transformation from ordinary housewife to someone capable of wielding a weapon demonstrates the extraordinary lengths parents will take when their loved ones are threatened.
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The production team promises that the finale will bring all character arcs to their explosive conclusions:
Kang Eun Soo (Lee Young Ae): Driven by maternal love and family protection, she's willing to cross moral boundaries she never imagined.
Lee Kyung (Kim Young Kwang): Fueled by a burning desire for revenge, his double life has led him down a dark path with no easy exit.
Jang Tae Goo (Park Yong Woo): Consumed by greed and fatherly obsession, his descent into madness represents the ultimate cautionary tale.
The production team teased: "In the final episode, all the characters' sins and choices will reach their conclusions. Please keep an eye on what endings await the characters, each of whom has fought for family, love, or greed in their own way."
They added that viewers should prepare for "95 minutes of nonstop suspense and explosive emotions, along with a heavy lingering feeling that will stay with you after it ends."
An extended finale suggests multiple storylines will converge, providing closure while potentially leaving some questions deliberately unanswered -- a hallmark of sophisticated Korean crime thrillers.
The finale of "Walking on Thin Ice" airs October 26, 2025, at 9:20 PM KST on KBS 2TV. International viewers can stream all episodes with English subtitles on Viki, a leading platform for Korean dramas.
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