The previous episodes revealed a loving mother's state. Because of this, Lee Byung Hun caters to Kim Hye Ja's every need, and makes sure she's happy.
A story of love, pain and beautiful memories. Read to know more about what went down in the final episode of "Our Blues."
'Our Blues' Episode 20: Lee Dong Seok Promises To Bring Kang Ok Dong To Mount Halla
During their Mokpo trip, Lee Dong Seok (Lee Byung Hun) and Kang Ok Dong (Kim Hye Ja) managed to mend all the burned bridges.
The two spent their time together as regular mother-and-son, as if maximizing the remaining time they both have.
Lee Dong Seok and Kang Ok Dong also went to eat different South Korean dishes, even though his mother couldn't fully eat everything due to her illness.
They also went to Manangdari, the town where Kang Ok Dong grew up in, which Mokpo turned into a reservoir. He also trekked Mount Halla that was covered in snow, and took beautiful pictures for his mother.
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On their way home, Lee Dong Seok warmed up to his estranged mother even more, and also taught her how to write their names, their favorite places and favorite things.
A Insurmountable Loss and Pain
After Lee Dong Seok drops his mother off at her house, he asks her to cook soybean paste stew, their favorite food, when he visits her tomorrow.
Delighted, Kang Ok Dong complies and busies herself. After she cooks her son's favorite dish, she prepares her bed and drifts off to sleep.
The following day, Lee Dong Seok happily eats the stew, not knowing what painful surprise life has in store for him.
When he checks his sleeping mother, he realizes that she passed away in her sleep. Hurt, Lee Dong Seok embraces her mother and tells her how much she aches to feel her in his arms.
The whole town of Pureung mourns and weeps for the loss of a great friend and a mother.
Pureung Village's Victory
Kang Ok Dong's death shook the town but they needed to move forward. However, they made sure to keep her memory alive in their hearts.
As the annual olympic meet draws nearer, Lee Dong Seok, Hyun Chun Hui (Go Doo Shim), Jung Eun Hui (Lee Jung Eun), Lee Young Ok (Han Ji Min), Park Jeong Jun (Kim Woo Bin) as well as Min Seon Ah (Shin Min Ah) all prepare themselves to take down the opposing team.
Even their old friends Go Mi Ran (Uhm Jung Hwa) and Choi Han Su (Cha Seung Won) returned to Jeju for the festivities.
Their beloved friends, families and fellow workers are all present cheering for them. At the end of the episode, the Pureung villagers took home the trophy and celebrated victory.
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Written by Elijah Mully.