SBS's Friday-Saturday drama 'Treasure Island' concluded with its final episode on the 12th. Park Hyung-sik, who played the protagonist Seo Dong-joo, left a deep impression by choosing to disappear after completing his revenge, rather than remaining in the cycle of vengeance.
In the broadcast, it was revealed that Seo Dong-joo had imprisoned the missing Yeom Jang-seon (Heo Jun-ho) in a safe for a year. He kidnapped the drunken Yeom Jang-seon and locked him in the Daesan safe, quietly executing his plan by providing him with hamburgers every day. Ultimately, Yeom Jang-seon signed documents donating all his wealth, losing everything he had.
However, Seo Dong-joo did not kill him. He stated, "I took away what Yeom Jang-seon loved the most and spared his life. That was what I wanted," thus concluding his revenge.
He entrusted the safe's password to Lee Eun-nam (Hong Hwa-yeon), the person who would protect Daesan, and said, "Now I'm going to find the answer," before leaving.
After scattering the ashes of Heo Il-do (Lee Hae-young) into the sea, Seo Dong-joo took out a pistol one last time against the serene backdrop, marking the ending.
His silhouette holding the pistol hinted at a decisive moment while leaving the interpretation open-ended. 'Treasure Island' captured the anguish and choices of a man who sought to save others amidst the cycles of power, greed, and revenge, delivering a profound message that transcended mere revenge drama.
Through this work, Park Hyung-sik delicately expressed the inner strength of a resolute character, completing another representative piece. 'Treasure Island' thus quietly and deeply sank along with Seo Dong-joo's pistol.
[Kim Seung-hye, MK Sports Reporter]
