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Agree

I wonder why you felt that? Since the beginning, it’s clear Enigma was like a group with a leader. Tul was not the leader but like higher up. Bright’s character is Tul. Read the comment right next to this and you'll see what I mean. Also even though Tul was not present this season their are scenes with the butterfly which like Ajin uses bee, Tul uses to keep an eye on things

Enigma was an entity that created the group of people who practice black magic and have gone completely to the dark side. Enigma did not possess anyone in season 1.

Season 1 Namsine made a deal with people working for the Enigma group and she was casting a spell on students. Not Enigma. Imagine a mafia gang where one person is leader (Enigma) and then there are sub leader (Madam Kosum & Tul Bright’s character and many more) then lower than that ( like Ratt) then more people like (Anya and Yihwa) then vulnerable people who signs to work with them like (Namsine, Jew, Mayday).

Have you watched Revenant starring Kim Tae Ri? If not I think you will love that. Like Enigma, this kdrama also uses story, screenplay, and twists to bring the haunting and eerie feeling rather than relying on body horror and jump scares. Each episode is packed with unpredictable twists and is highly entertaining

Great I haven't heard this announcement. Thank you for telling me

Off topic, does anyone know where to find that skirt? It was so beautiful.

Yes, because with every reversal, the only thing that changed was time, as every other key moment of that day kept happening the same way.
Her falling, them almost crashing on a green light, the button falling, him finding out about the author, her mom finding her career change, and then the accident.

Hinting viewer that time was the only aspect that was changing and can work as a possible trade-in, but are they willing to make that choice? She somehow was able to make that sacrifice because Yu Xuan didn't. He would rather choose her to stay alive. (True to his character cause in times of adversity, he always chose her to stay out of it, exactly like their relationship)

Now, the interesting detail I noticed that made Shu Yan's wish make more sense was the time Yu Xuan woke up after every reversal.
He always woke up 15 minutes earlier than the last one, so originally it was 9:30, then it went to 9:15 and 9:00. Regardless of this, the same things happened, but what changed was the time of death for Shu Yan.
So, rather than Yu Xuan waking up earlier and having more time with her, Shu Yan kept dying 15 minutes earlier than the original timeline; that was the only change in each reversal. Making a point that time can be traded in if they want to make that wish.

Because with every reversal, the only thing that changed was time, as every key moment of that day kept happening the same way.
Her falling, them almost crashing on a green light, the button falling, him finding out about the author, her mom finding her career change, and then the accident.

Hinting viewer that time was the only aspect that was changing and can work as a possible trade-in, but are they willing to make that choice? She somehow was able to make that sacrifice because Yu Xuan didn't. He would rather choose her to stay alive. (True to his character cause in times of adversity, he always chose her to stay out of it, exactly like their relationship)

(How I know Shu Yan died earlier with the first reversal at 9:15. Yu Xuan wanted to rush out of the police station to save Shu Yan; he remembered her original time of death. However, he was notified about the accident that had happened earlier and was surprised to hear that. Not only that, the first responder also made a point with each other, she died 15 minutes ago when they were at the accident scene.)

How come they are together?
It’s simple, as shown in the movie: she found the loophole- "sacrificing their time together". This means that even later in life, she will still remember those five years and her sacrifice, while he will not. This also confirmed when Yu Xuan met her at her bakery, he didn't remember her, while she remembered everything; it’s similar to how Shu Yan didn't remember the first two reversals. The theme was never about sacrificing each other or only one could live; rather, if they want to save someone, it will cost them something, so are they willing to take that risk? She understood that and came up with the loophole of letting go of Yu Xuan and never finding him.

So how come he went to the bakery?
NOTICE THE DATE when that exact thing happened, it was Jan 1st 2023. When January 1, 2023, arrived, it marked a new day (new beginning) for both of them; cause together they never moved past December 31, 2022.
As before that, Yu Xuan's wish kept them stuck on the same day, while Shu Yan's wish took them five years back. So when the new year came, they effectively skipped their doomsday, as it was not that one of them would die the next day or later just because they survived that particular day. The movie shows that their doomsday was supposed to happen on that "particular" day. (It's not as if they will never die, but for now, they have made it past the doomsday, somewhat akin to what happens in "Lovely Runner" or "Perfect Marriage Revenge.")

Just like their older version said, what is destined to happen will happen. They were destined to meet, but one of them was destined to die on December 31, 2022. Which, due to Shu Yan's wish, they actively skipped, and since she wished upon the candle that she never met him. The fate considered that sacrifice and made sure that they didn't meet at the time being.

This comment is for future viewers. When you finish the movie and have a questions, when it makes no sense that they are together in old age. Read this.
I'll comment down two different things: one will be marked as a spoiler, and the other is an interesting detail I noticed

She found the loophole: rather than sacrificing each other, she sacrificed their time together. Even when they were together in the future, she would remember those five years and the sacrifice she made, while he would not. Additionally, although she wanted to meet him later, she gave up that option as well.

When January 1, 2023, arrived, it marked a new day for both of them; however, together they hadn't moved past December 31, 2022, before that. Yu Xuan's wish kept them stuck on the same day, while Shu Yan's wish took them five years back. So when the new year came, they effectively skipped their doomsday, as it was not that one of them would die the next day or later just because they bypassed that particular day. The movie shows that their doomsday was supposed to happen on that "particular" day. (It's not as if they will never die, but for now, they have made it past the doomsday, somewhat akin to what happens in "Lovely Runner" or "Perfect Marriage Revenge.")

When they met afterward, it was clear that Yu Xuan didn’t remember their time together, just as Shu Yan never remembered the first two reversals. If he had remembered, it would have created a plot hole.

An interesting observation I made is related to the time is Yu Xuan woke up 15 minutes earlier with each time reversal Shu yun death time also changed. Initially, he woke up at 9:30, and although there was no specific time shown for her death, it seemed that way because the next day, he woke up at 9:15. When he was running from the police station to save her, she was already in an accident and had died 15 minutes earlier, as stated by the first responders.

wait did you also miss the post credit. you see them in their old age together

it's happy ending so don't miss the post credit

i guess you skip the post credit

I'll look into that

I went through so many emotions at once.
There were so many things I saw coming, but I didn't know she would end up using that loophole. Honestly, why didn't I see that coming at all? I was also a little bit surprised that it's either of them rather than just him.
I really enjoy Arthur's acting; his eyes have so much conviction, but my God, Zhou Ye; the crying scene made me bawl my eyes out. Even the fight where she says she didn't think he would leave her this easily hit home for me because I was in a similar situation. Her acting is so natural, and both of their voices are so soft and calming. I saw her in "Everyone Loves Me," and I think I'm now even a bigger fan.
I came across a comment saying the ending is the best they've seen in a long time. God, after "The Best Thing" wedding scene, I guess I kinda agree with that person. I never thought I could cry this much as the post-credit rolled in.

He is an amazing actor. In addition, he owns a fashion brand, co-owns a confectionery store, and a dessert shop. It's impressive that he has built three different businesses in just five years. I honestly respect him and aspire to be like him.

Someone in the comment said the character is made for Win, and I could agree more, like Ajin was written for Win. I cannot see anyone else playing it other than him

It's 3 days 😐.
Also, what an amazing season. I love how Enigma, even in S1, used minimal body horror to scare us, but rather worked on the story and screenplay to make it haunting and eerie. I felt the same with this season as well.
There is one episode left, I hope I see Tul (Bright's character), cause I saw the buttery in scenes, and if I remember correctly, like Ajin uses Bee, he used Butterfly to keep an eye on others.

Also, I thought Madam Kosum is like the head or formed the Enigma, but she is just another group member cause she also wrote "turnback on enigma, turnback on existence" means she joined Enigma at some point during researching

I kinda wished the same when I watched the trailer and even read the announcement that they are preparing for S2, BUT while watching this season, I really don’t want Fa to be here. It would have ruined it and made it into a duo-solving-cases kind of scenario. Also, she is a minor in the show as she is a high schooler, and Ajin’s character is in his late 20s, which made the romance (which I came across in older comments in S1, hoping for) disturbing.