Who is the perpetrator of the "The Mantis: Original Sin" copycat murder case?
SBS Friday-Saturday drama "The Mantis: Original Sin" (directed by Byun Young-joo / written by Lee Young-jong / planned by Studio S / produced by Merry Christmas, Mega Monster, Film Studio Boim) has only two episodes left before its finale. As the joint investigation between serial killer mother Jeong I-shin (played by Go Hyun-jung) and detective son Cha Su-yeol (played by Jang Dong-yoon) heads toward its climax, the outline of the copycat murderer of "The Mantis: Original Sin" has emerged, raising curiosity and expectations for the final two episodes.
Until now, the two prime suspects the police had considered were Seo Gu-wan (played by Lee Tae-gu) and Park Min-jae (played by Lee Chang-min). However, Seo Gu-wan died in a mysterious hit-and-run traffic accident, and Park Min-jae was killed after luring a suspicious person known as "Joy" to help Cha Su-yeol. Police suspect that "Joy" may be Kang Yeon-jung, a child who was abused by a victim Jeong I-shin killed in the past. Whether "Joy" is the real perpetrator and what their identity is will be revealed in the remaining two episodes.
At this point, let's look at the list of leading suspects for the copycat murder case that avid viewers of "The Mantis: Original Sin" are suspecting. If you watch the remaining two episodes paying attention to whether the real perpetrator is among them, you will be able to fully enjoy the essence of a dense crime thriller.
The first prime suspect viewers think of is Cha Su-yeol's wife, Lee Jeong-yeon (played by Kim Bo-ra). The perpetrator has shown an astonishing familiarity with Cha Su-yeol and his mother Jeong I-shin. Police have even discovered that the man 'Kang Yeon-jung' underwent gender reassignment surgery. Lee Jeong-yeon is someone who has watched Cha Su-yeol more closely than anyone by his side. Could she possibly be the real perpetrator of the "The Mantis: Original Sin" copycat murder case?
The second prime suspect viewers consider is Jeong I-shin. Jeong I-shin reunited with her son Cha Su-yeol after 23 years when the "The Mantis: Original Sin" copycat murder case occurred. But Jeong I-shin's behavior has been confusing, leaving unclear whether she has been trying to help her son or using him for her own purposes. Could Jeong I-shin have orchestrated someone to carry out the same "The Mantis: Original Sin" copycat murders she committed in order to reemerge into the world?
The third prime suspect viewers think of is Choi Jung-ho (played by Jo Sung-ha). Choi Jung-ho arrested Jeong I-shin 23 years ago and watched over Cha Su-yeol's upbringing at Jeong I-shin's request. He was also the person who guided Cha Su-yeol to become a police officer. No one knows Jeong I-shin and Cha Su-yeol's relationship better than Choi Jung-ho. In particular, 23 years ago, as a police officer he agonized over his powerlessness to do anything and over Jeong I-shin's crimes as a "The Mantis: Original Sin" who killed those he believed deserved to die. Could Choi Jung-ho be the final perpetrator of the "The Mantis: Original Sin" copycat murder case?
After six episodes of unpredictable developments that gripped viewers, "The Mantis: Original Sin" has only two episodes left before its finale. Whatever you imagine for the remaining two episodes, it seems they will deliver shock and impact beyond that. The Mantis: Original Sin's final sprint is attracting attention. SBS Friday-Saturday drama "The Mantis: Original Sin" episode 7 will air on Sept. 26, Friday at 9:50 p.m.
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