‘Moving’ Season 1 Finale: Is it a Perfect Ending? 10 Post-Credits Teasers for Season 2

The first season of "Moving" has come to an end, and this Disney+ Korean drama starring Zo In-sung, Han Hyo-Joo, Ryu Seung-ryong, Lee Jeong-Ha, Go Yoon-Jung, Kim Seong-gyoon, and Cha Tae-Hyun is arguably the show most worth revisiting this year. From the intricate plot twists in episodes 1 through 20 to the heartwarming dialogues and intense real-life struggles, it all culminates in themes of "family" and "anti-war," reaffirming the inherent goodness and warmth of humanity. It essentially proves that in the end, goodness prevails and can set the world back on the right path. At least, it's a happy ending for some, right?

"Moving" Season 2 Teaser 1: The Unexpected Return of Kim Doo-shik After 10 Years

In a jaw-dropping twist, it turns out that Kim Doo-shik, played by Zo In-sung, didn't die and wasn't imprisoned by Min Yongjun. This revelation is a game-changer in "Moving"’s Season 1 storyline. During the "North-South Korean War" at Jeongwon High School, we learn more about Kim Doo-shik's past through conversations between "Lee Mi-hyeon" and a North Korean officer.

After being captured by the Department of Safety Planning, Kim Doo-shik was sent to North Korea again, thinking it would be his last mission for the country. Little did he know that the enemy had set a trap. Several North Korean superhumans chained him up, and Kim Doo-shik learns of the shocking truth behind the failed assassination years ago, because the appearance of North Korean superhumans made the North Korean party members massacre witness and go on to initiate years of cruel and bloody superhuman breeding programs. Kim Doo-shik thus gave up resistance and spent over a decade in a North Korean prison to atone for his "ignorance" until a fellow kind-hearted North Korean superhuman helped him escape.

Season 2 Hint: Kim Doo-shik's second mission to North Korea - a trap or punishment by Min Yongjun?

"Moving" Season 2 Teaser 2: A Heartwarming Reunion and the Puppeteer Behind the Scenes

"Moving" deliberately leaves Kim Doo-shik's fate after his capture unexplained and doesn't show his presence during the North-South conflict. While it may seem like a missed opportunity in the storyline, it all ties back to a heartfelt reunion between the main characters.

After escaping from North Korea, Kim Doo-shik's first mission is to assassinate Min Yongjun. He then flies to where his wife and son live, gazing at their home's purple roof, a giant and bright tonkatsu, before descending right in front of them.

In the midst of chaos, Doo-shik's love for his wife, Mi-Hyeon, is as romantic as the purple color scheme. He recalls the first time he kissed her, and his joy is palpable, feeling as if he could fly just like his son. Their initial date involved a huge tonkatsu, and the restaurant, now run by Mi-Hyeon, is painted in the same shade of purple. The purple roof acts as a beacon for him to find his way back home.

Season 2 Hint: The family is finally reunited, but has this chase truly ended?

"Moving" Season 2 Teaser 3: Kim Doo-shik's Sacrifice Changes Nothing

The most disheartening part of the finale is when the office chair of the "new leader" of the Department of Safety Planning turns around. Do you remember who he is? He's not just Min Yongjun's lackey, he's the captain responsible for the massacre of North Korean spies during Lee Mi-hyeon's "Black List Assessment." The time Kim Doo-shik had lost did not lead to South Korea's happiness or a peaceful life for superhuman children.

Within the Department of Safety Planning, evil individuals still occupy top positions, and those at the bottom of the system are powerless against the government's might. However, this time, the younger generation, led by "Lee Kang-hoon," and potentially "Shin Hye-Won," a student with extraordinary abilities, might bring happiness to the superhuman children more swiftly.

Season 2 Hint: The bullied student, Shin Hye-Won, is surprisingly Min Yongjun's superior! Her strange behavior, like greeting the security guard on her first day at Jeongwon High School, and Naju's revelation about her previous association with Minister Shin's team, hint at her complex identity. In the original webcomic, Shin Hye-Won is the one who proposed the superhuman breeding program and has the power of eternal youth. As the TV series sees the assassination of the hairy-eared detective, the Department of Safety Planning will likely launch a political war.

"Moving" Season 2 Teaser 4: The Protagonist's Halo Since Birth

"I'm just like my mom!" is one of the least logical yet perfect lines in "Moving." "Kim Bong-seok," portrayed by Lee Jeong-Ha, is destined to be extraordinary from birth, possessing superhuman abilities that occur only once in a million. His character becomes an unexpected and heartwarming result of the sinister conspiracy within the Department of Safety Planning.

Born with the power to fly like his dad and the superhuman senses of his mom, Kim Bong-seok awakens on that fateful night to protect Hee-soo and his mom. There is a moment where every man’s life where he must grow up, and this is Bong-seok’s. Clumsy yet powerful punches, overflowing enthusiasm, and complete trust in those around him make Bong-seok say, "I'm just like my mom!" This isn't just about revealing his ace to the North Korean soldiers; it's a personal declaration to be the hero his mom hoped he would be.

Do you recall the lesson Lee Mi-hyeon taught her son when he was a child? "What is superpower? Empathy is a person's true superpower. Understanding others is the most important ability." Under his mother's guidance, Bong-seok has grown into a gentle yet formidable person, much like his father.

"Moving" Season 2 Teaser 5: As a child, you carried me, and now that I'm grown, I'll carry you

One of the most touching moments in the Season 1 finale of "Moving" is when Bong-seok piggybacks and flies his injured mother back home. It's a poignant callback to when his mother, Lee Mi-Hyeon, used to carry him on her back to prevent him from floating away as a child. Now, seeing an adult Bong-seok not only protecting his mom but also becoming a hero in the community really touches the heart.

Lee Mi-hyeon, played by Han Hyo-joo, demonstrates the incredible use of her superhuman senses during the North-South Korea War at Jeongwon High School. Her resourcefulness and "outsmarting" of the enemy by using the environment and tools are exhilarating. Unlike Ryu Seung-ryong's "Jang Su-won," whose strength is evident, Lee Mi-hyeon has a clear purpose: to eliminate all the people who pose a threat to her children.

Season 2 Hint: Kim Bong-seok didn't attend the graduation ceremony, but he returned to the classroom to retrieve Hee-soo's yellow raincoat and save citizens trapped in a high-rise fire.

"Moving" Season 2 Teaser 6: I Can Turn into a Monster Anytime to Protect My Family

"To protect my family, I can turn into a monster at any moment." This is the declaration made by Lee Mi-hyeon during the North-South conflict, showcasing her determination and resolve. She's absolutely captivating in her decisiveness! The "Moving" series demonstrates that the so-called "monsters" at Guryongpo are far less dangerous and deadly than her. As the Department of Safety Planning's youngest and top-scoring officer, she takes down three North Korean soldiers with a single shot to the forehead in the most intense scene.

She once risked her dreams to save several innocent North Korean people, showing that this "humanitarian" and her husband are both kind-hearted. However, at this moment, she transforms into a ruthless monster, using her superhuman sensory perception for the first time as a tool to hunt down enemy soldiers. Han Hyo-joo delivers a powerful performance.

"Moving" Season 2 Teaser 7: There Are No Villains in this Story

You might be wondering why "Moving" goes to such lengths to provide a nuanced background for its "North Korean antagonists." It's because the writers want us to understand that the seemingly happy ending for some is the tragic past for others. This reminds us that in any war, there are no true winners; everyone loses something. As the North Korean general states, "Sacrifice is inevitable," but it's the people who force those sacrifices who are guilty.

The show's anti-war sentiments are evident, highlighting the absence of real "villains" (except for some individuals within the Department of Safety Planning). Even the high school delinquents are moved by their teachers' selfless love. Some North Korean officers are killed by Lee Mi-hyeon, and some choose suicide to escape the party's control.

Through their stories, we realize that the North-South war is essentially a conflict between two groups of "rarely kind humans." This brings to light the question of the true meaning of war - a theme that the series thoughtfully explores.

The North Korean giant eventually becomes a helper for Hee-soo's family, the only one with a happy ending out of all the North Korean soldiers. Hee-soo's father's once said, "Your superpower is inherited from me, and the inability to tolerate injustice comes from your mom." After the war, Hee-soo encounters the giant uncle man crying on the street, a scene reminiscent of how her mother once illuminated her father's world on that fateful night.

"Moving" Season 2 Teaser 8: The Law of Attraction - the World's Most Mysterious Success Code

You might have found the string of "coincidences" in "Moving" hard to believe. For instance, how did "Chul Gi-do," the bus driver, and "Flash," played by Cha Tae-Hyun, conveniently come to the rescue of Bong-seok and Hee-soo during crucial moments? While it might seem contrived, there's a romantic perspective to consider: the world's most mysterious success code, the "Law of Attraction"!

These main characters all believe in the inherent goodness and warmth of humanity, drawing similarly gentle yet powerful individuals to them. They are genuine in their interactions and are willing to lend a helping hand. The previous generation, including Kim Doo-shik, Jang Su-won, and Lee Mi-hyeon, embody these qualities, as do the current generation, represented by Kim Bong-seok, Jang Hee-soo, and Lee Kang-hoon.

"Moving" Season 2 Teaser 9: The Unchanging Power of a Father-Son Bond

One of the most emotionally resonant aspects of the "Moving" finale is the interaction between Lee Kang-hoon and his father, Lee Jaeman. Kang-hoon's declaration, "I don't want to be separated from you again," encapsulates the depth of their bond. As a child, he waited for his father to return but was instead imprisoned. During the North-South conflict, all he wanted was to escape the school with his father; the two were trapped under rubble, fighting desperately to rescue each other and breaking over a dozen bones in the process but still and relentlessly pounding at the debris.

"Moving" Season 2 Teaser 10: Post-Credits Teaser for Season 2 - Is Frank Dead?

The Season 1 finale of "Moving" teases a "Season 2" with a grand reunion of the main trio of the Department of Safety Planning with their dating children. But regardless whether "Moving" Season 2 will see the return of actors like Zo In-sung, Han Hyo-joo, Ryu Seung-ryong, Lee Jeong-Ha, Go Yoon-Jung, Kim Seong-gyoon, and Cha Tae-Hyun, one thing is for sure: Frank is back!

The post-credits scene shows Ryu Seung-beom's character, Frank, who didn't die in that final battle; it seems he might have turned traitor. He appears outside an abandoned "Las Vegas Bar" in Korea, possibly searching for answers about his identity. Considering Frank's history and how he has a rebellious yet inherently kind nature, this twist in his character's journey is intriguing. The video transitions to the CIA, which marks Frank as "missing" and calls in a U.S. soldier named Elias.

Now that we know Frank's past and potentially the whereabouts of Naju's daughter, these elements will likely be central to Season 2's plot. Elias, like Frank, was kidnapped as a child and trained to be a weapon in the United States. Both survived the brutal training, but what dangers lie ahead of them? War, after all, never truly ends.

Season 2 Hint: Remember the student at Jeongwon High School who intentionally failed but had the "time-stop ability"? He is the male protagonist of the webcomic "TIMING" by the same author! Besides paying homage to the author's works, it is perhaps suggesting that Season 2 will revolve around his and Elias's stories.