Our Unwritten Seoul- (Final) Episodes 11-12
Breakups, Breakdowns, and Breakthroughs
Episode 11 of Our Unwritten Seoul starts off with Mi-ji hustling hard for a job and getting rejected at every turn. But Ho-su, ever the supportive partner, tries to lift her spirits by picking up rings for them and heading over to Ro-sa’s restaurant. He’s planning a sweet surprise... until the unthinkable happens.
Ho-su suddenly loses hearing in both ears.
Neither Mi-ji nor Ro-sa knows it yet. He goes home without saying a word, and when Mi-ji arrives at his apartment, worried, he shuts her down cold. Slamming the door, he tells her he’s tired. It’s the kind of scene that says everything without saying much at all.
Struggling to even get a cab, Ho-su makes it to the hospital where he’s diagnosed with sudden sensorineural hearing loss. The prognosis isn’t good. His hearing is failing across all frequencies, and the doctors are frank, he needs to prepare for the worst.
Meanwhile, at KFMC, investigators from the Fair Trade Commission show up, looking for Gyeong-min. The Sihan Construction scandal has gone public, the press is involved, and the CEO is furious. Director Choi is ordered to clean up the mess.
Tae-i is thrilled the truth is finally coming out. Mi-rae, not so much. The whole environment still triggers her anxiety, and she’s done with waiting around just to see other people fall. She wants out.
But not everyone is walking away. Ho-su shows up at Chung-gu’s office and asks for help with Mi-rae’s sexual harassment case. He wants someone ruthless, someone who doesn’t care about opinions, someone like Chung-gu. Despite everything between them, Chung-gu agrees.
Ho-su then visits Ro-sa and tries to explain his hearing loss. He downplays it, of course, but Ro-sa sees through him. She urges him not to hide it from Mi-ji. Ho-su, however, insists Mi-ji is just starting to live her own life and he doesn’t want to be the reason she slows down.
At dinner, the cracks show. He doesn’t hear the waitress, barely registers Mi-ji’s chatter, and finally, he does what many K-drama characters do when they’re scared, he tries to end things. Mi-ji calls him out immediately. He finally confesses the truth and tells her he doesn’t want to be pitied. It’s too familiar, too close to how she felt when she lost her ability to run.
The breakup is painful, quiet, and messy. And back home, Mi-rae is stunned when she hears what happened. Gyeong-gu steps in to lift Mi-ji’s spirits, being the best best-friend anyone could ask for, teasing her out of her funk and reminding her of her worth.
Elsewhere, Wol-sun lands in the hospital with sodium deficiency. Ok-hui visits and is hit with a flood of truth when Wol-sun reveals she was abused by her husband. She kept it from her daughter, ashamed and scared Ok-hui would follow the same path. That fear explains her overprotectiveness and her lifelong guilt. She apologizes, and Ok-hui finally breaks down.
Mi-rae, now resolute, quits her job and leaves a message for Su-yeon through Tae-i. As she walks out, Director Choi tries to intimidate her, but Mi-rae doesn’t flinch. One of her coworkers steps forward, apologizes for staying silent, and thanks Mi-rae for inspiring her to speak up. Mi-rae has made a difference and she knows it.
Meanwhile, Bun-hong finds out about Ho-su’s hearing loss and storms into his apartment. She demands honesty. When he tells her the truth, she doesn’t crumble, she fires back. She reminds him that they became a family through love, not blood, and she’s not going anywhere. He is her son.
At the hospital, Mi-rae tells Ok-hui everything, the real reason behind the twin switch. Then she goes to the strawberry farm and turns down Se-jin’s offer to join him in the States. She wants to stay, finish what she started, and take his place at the farm. She’s following her heart, even if it’s messy and uncertain.
Back at Ro-sa’s restaurant, Mi-ji finds a letter from the family court registry signed by Ho-su. She realizes just how deeply he’s been trying to protect her, even while pushing her away. Ro-sa urges her to go back to him, not to solve everything, but just to be there, the way she always has.
At the same time, Ho-su has a heart-to-heart with Bun-hong about his father. The memory of his dad’s resilience gives him strength. He realizes running away isn’t who he wants to be.
He rushes to Mi-ji, wraps his arms around her, and simply asks her to stay.
The episode ends on a hopeful note. Su-yeon finally opens her door after months of isolation. Mi-ji and Ho-su reunite, battered but still standing. After everything they’ve endured, they are still choosing each other.
New Chapters, Old Wounds, and Unwritten Futures
The final episode of Our Unwritten Seoul kicks off with something we’ve waited all season for: hope. Ho-su, now more grounded than ever, apologizes to Mi-ji for pushing her away and lets her know he is ready to face the future with her—challenges and all. He gives her the ring he’s been carrying, already wearing his own as a quiet promise.
Mi-ji, not one to sit still, celebrates this new beginning by unveiling a fresh sign at Ro-sa’s restaurant. Ro-sa, feeling free now that her name change is official, quietly encourages Ho-su to hold on to the person who makes him laugh. There’s warmth in the air, and a sense that the worst may finally be behind them.
Ro-sa offers Mi-ji the restaurant, but Mi-ji is still figuring out her path. Ro-sa, now focused on reclaiming the things she lost, opens an old notebook and begins reading the poems and tributes dedicated to her late friend Sang-wol, doing what she once never thought she could, reading.
Mi-rae’s Goodbye or Hello?
Mi-rae is hitting her stride. Inspired and independent, she’s thinking about launching a stock investment blog and building a business using her severance pay. Se-jin is proud and offers her continued support, even agreeing to let her stay at the farm a while longer.
But not everyone is ready to leave things in the past. Sang-yeong tries to corner Mi-rae, insisting he’s paid the price for his actions. Chung-gu shuts that down, showing up and reminding Park that true accountability is still pending.
Later at the airport, Mi-rae bids farewell to Se-jin, who is heading to the United States. They part with a promise to stay in touch, with the kind of warmth that feels like both closure and the possibility of more.
Ok-hui’s Change of Heart
Ok-hui believes Mi-ji has no romantic prospects, until she catches her mid-kiss with Ho-su and reacts with theatrical shock. But beneath her disapproval is worry. She’s found out about Ho-su’s hearing loss and doesn’t want Mi-ji to carry the weight of someone else’s pain.
Surprisingly, she steps up to help. Ok-hui offers to pay the deposit on Mi-ji’s new apartment. Over lunch, the two bridge a gap that has defined their relationship for years. It’s a quiet break in the cycle of generational trauma.
Bun-hong and Ho-su’s Full Circle
Ho-su visits Bun-hong at school with flowers in hand, calling her “mum” for the first time. It’s a small gesture packed with meaning. Bun-hong is overjoyed and finally sees the relationship she longed for forming. He clears up the confusion about the strawberry farm and tells her the truth, he’s dating Mi-ji.
As Ho-su receives treatment for his hearing, Mi-ji is hit with another emotional moment. Wol-sun, her grandmother, is brought home for her final days. Mi-ji stays by her side, making her as comfortable as possible.
That night, she dreams of a vibrant, joking Wol-sun, full of life. It’s bittersweet, and as the dream fades, Mi-ji realizes it’s time to let her go. She does so with tears and a promise, to live fully.
After the Goodbye
With Wol-sun’s passing, everyone begins stepping into their next phase. Ho-su learns sign language and even earns Chung-gu’s quiet respect. Mi-rae thrives at the farm and keeps in touch with Se-jin, who leaves her a bottle of soju labeled “something bitter.” Mi-ji, more determined than ever, studies hard and passes her exams. Ok-hui, no longer a cloud of judgment, has become supportive and grounded.
One Year Later
We flash forward. Mi-rae is now confidently handling distribution meetings after a successful second harvest. Ho-su is using sign language with clients. Chung-gu even compliments him, calling him “good,” a word he doesn’t give lightly.
Mi-ji is now a college student, studying psychology. Sang-wol, honoring her past and her lost friend, reads her poetry aloud to a full audience, with Mi-ji and Ho-su proudly in attendance.
Mi-rae and Se-jin, Revisited
Mi-rae visits Su-yeon, who is back at work in a healthier, kinder environment. When Mi-rae steps outside, Se-jin is waiting for her. He’s back, and whatever happens next, she’s no longer alone. She texts her sister to cancel their plans, she’s got her own story to write.
The Final Chapter
Back at Ho-su’s, Mi-ji finds a wedding ring tucked away in a drawer. But it’s not just romance that grounds her. She finally knows what she wants to do...become a therapist. Someone who helps others make sense of their pain, just like she’s learned to do for herself.
The series closes with Mi-ji’s voiceover. Life is full of blank pages, she says. And each one is a new beginning. Not a perfect ending, but a real one. Just like the lives they’ve been trying to write all along.
DramaZen's Opinion
Episodes 11 and 12 brought this drama to a close with so much heart, it hurts. Ho-su losing his hearing and pushing Mi-ji away? Gut-wrenching. But that reunion hug? Perfect. These two have fought so hard for happiness, and seeing them choose each other again was worth every tear.
Mi-rae finally owning her voice and walking out of that toxic job with her head high? Iconic. And Se-jin waiting at the airport like a classic K-drama softie? Yes, please.
The Ro-sa and Sang-wol arc gave us one of the most quietly powerful redemption stories I’ve seen in a while, and Wol-sun’s goodbye was devastating but peaceful. That dream sequence? Absolutely wrecked me.
The time jump was just the right touch, everyone finding their lane, moving forward, healing. Mi-ji studying psychology, Ho-su learning sign language, Mi-rae thriving at the farm, Se-jin coming back just in time, it all landed.
Final verdict: Our Unwritten Seoul wrapped things up with grace, guts, and a whole lot of love. I’m going to miss these characters more than I thought possible.
