The latest episode of tvN’s “Apartment 404” took viewers on a thrilling ride with a complex mystery and a surprising ending. The cast, including Yoo Jae-suk, Jennie, Lee Jung-ha, Cha Tae-hyun, Yang Se-chan, and Oh Na-ra, tackled a case dating back to 1986, where a man named Kim vanished after buying ramen.
The investigation began with a missing person description: 165cm tall, round face, and long hair. A dropped detective’s notebook hinted at danger pay and initials, further fueling the mystery. Analysing clues left in the apartment, the members surprisingly suspected a high school student named Kim Mi-young might be the victim, possibly due to exam stress.
To gather more information, the teams participated in a “humans vs. goblins” game. While the challenges provided some comedic relief, with Oh Na-ra hilariously retaliating for a failed mission by hitting Yoo Jae-suk, true teamwork shone through in the Yoo team. Jennie’s quick thinking and Yoo Jae-suk’s resourcefulness helped them overcome challenges, leaving everyone in awe.
Through their deductions, Yoo Jae-suk, Lee Jung-ha, and Jennie discovered the incident involved illegal tutoring. Their investigation led them to Kim Mi-young, who, to their surprise, denied being missing. This revelation led them to discover the missing person was actually her tutor, Kim Ji-eun, a college student secretly conducting illegal tutoring sessions.
The plot thickened further when they found Kim Ji-eun hiding, not in a van as initially believed, but in a car used for these clandestine lessons. She revealed plans to confess but was being threatened, leaving behind an illegal tutoring ledger and a plea for two “good citizens” to expose the four parents involved.
This bombshell impacted the game significantly. Oh Na-ra, previously tasked with acting as a parent seeking illegal tutoring, felt the weight of the revelation. Lee Jung-ha’s shock mirrored the audience’s as he learned of the wider web of parents involved. Jennie, playing the part of a “good citizen,” convinced Lee Jung-ha to join her at the rooftop press conference, where the truth would be revealed.
With all three Cha team members secretly being parents, Lee Jung-ha, in a surprising move, chose Jennie over Yoo Jae-suk to stand beside him at the microphone. However, the final twist unveiled the ultimate deception – Jennie was the parent, and Yoo Jae-suk, the true “good citizen.” Thanks to her masterful performance, the team of four parents ultimately secured victory.
This episode of “Apartment 404” kept viewers engaged with its multifaceted mystery, hilarious challenges, and an ending that left everyone speechless. Jennie’s exceptional performance solidified her role as a valuable asset to the team, leaving fans excited to see what future episodes hold.
