Editor’s note: The following summary contains spoilers for Pachinko Season 2 Episode 6.
Apple TV+ pachinko It has always depicted the negative aspects of living in a patriarchal system. Maybe it’s Sunja (my kim) I am trying my best to meet society’s standards or solomon (Gina) Despite trying to make a living in the world of finance, the characters are all trapped within a system that doesn’t necessarily work in their favor. Even Sunja and her family struggling to survive World War II represent a global conflict caused by men. In episode 6 of season 2, Almost every male character falls prey to toxic masculinitythey succumb to manipulating those around them and sometimes resort to violence to get their way. This may be human nature, but most tragically, the female characters Sunja and Naomi (Anna Sawai) Especially when men end up paying the price for their bad actions.
“Pachinko” Season 2 Episode 6 Opening Scene Switches Timeline
The first scene of the episode includes 1989’s Sunja (Yoon Yoo Jung) On a date with Kato (Jun Kunimura). The two go to eat at a Mexican restaurant and there’s nothing cuter than Sunja trying margaritas for the first time and learning what salsa is. It is revealed in episode 4 that the two seniors have met several times since she contacted Kato. The action then cuts to 1950 (the transition back and forth in time is not as seamless here as in other episodes). In the early timeline, Soon-ja works hard selling noodles at the market (which is very different from her future self, who can relax while enjoying a delicious meal). They are all waiting to hear if Noah (Kim Kang Hoon) has been accepted into Waseda University, and it is clear that his family is full of worries. He may not have passed the entrance exam.
In 1950, Mr. Kim (Kim Sung Kyu) Attend a meeting. Korean organizers have complained that they are being stripped of their rights in Japan. Schools are closed and all Koreans are forced to sign a public registry, which only further isolates them from the Japanese people they live with. They claim that Koreans are “fighting for our very survival,” and that even though the war has ended, the fight for freedom continues. Mr. Kim doesn’t go along with the crowd’s raucous energy. In fact, he has a rather worried look on his face. Troubled Mr. Kim has clearly lost any hope he had. It was during the war, when they were living in the countryside.
Later in the episode, there are multiple scenes where Mr. Kim loses himself while carrying out Han-soo’s orders. He beats one of Hans’ employees (this is reminiscent of Hans’ own actions) and carries out all sorts of intimidation tactics (Hans)Lee Min Ho) need. Hans questions an employee who claims there are rumors that Hans and his family are getting out of the black market business. Mr. Kim strangles the man until he confesses that someone named Isamu Yoshii is proposing to take over the black market himself and set up an interesting battle for Hans in the future. Mr. Hans knows Mr. Kim is anxious to quit his job and says, “You won’t be my fist for much longer.” These acts of violence seem to go against Kim’s kind nature.. How much longer can he live this life? He is still living with Kyung Hee (Jung Eun Chae), her husband Joseph (Han Joon Woo), silently observing every loving glance stolen between the two of them. There are so many tensions in Kim’s life that it is only a matter of time before the dam bursts.
Solomon’s battle gets even more complicated in “Pachinko” Season 2 Episode 6
The stage is set for Solomon to finally overthrow Mr. Abe and launch a new golf club business on the land. But Solomon’s world is soon turned upside down. A colleague comes to visit and tells him that he has a message from Mr. Yoshii, Solomon’s business partner. He hands him a photo of Naomi very close to another man. Solomon tries to dismiss it as Naomi’s old boyfriend, but the man insists the photo was taken only a few days ago. He also warned Solomon: Mr. Yoshii is fully prepared by any means necessary. To push through business deals by claiming that it’s just “human nature” to fight for what you want. He also said that if Mr. Yoshii had any doubts about Solomon, he would let him go, adding threateningly that if Mr. Yoshii felt he had been compromised in any way, “he would do something much worse.” Mr. Yoshii wants a golf club, so Solomon has to find a way to make it happen, no matter what.
Solomon ends up tailing Naomi and notices that she is having dinner with the man in the photo. The two seem very cozy and Solomon realizes that Naomi is likely cheating. Naomi spots Solomon there, but turns away from his gaze. She later shows up at his apartment and explains that the man is someone she has known since she was young. Their parents just assumed they were going to get married. Naomi knows she should have told Solomon, but she still feels trapped by her parents’ expectations. He tries to mend their relationship by asking, “Can you promise to never look away from me again?” Then she regretfully replies, “I’d like to try it.” Solomon knows this weak declaration means things won’t go well between themadmitting that perhaps in another world they could have found happiness.
Before he lets Naomi go, he has one last request for her. He asks Naomi for a loan from Mr. Abe and tells her that they need to complete the project and ensure its success. He said in a statement that seemed to sum up his entire personality: “I need everyone to know I’m here.” However, Naomi knows that acting like this will only earn her a bad reputation and cause great damage to her own career. Dealing the final devastating blow to the close relationship they once shared, Solomon declared: Then Naomi retorts with the vigor of a scorned woman, “That’s why I have no choice but to stop you.”
In Season 2 Episode 6, the men at the pachinko parlor have no problem attacking women.
I have never seen an adult Mozasu (Soji Arai) appears in a few episodes, but he is completely different from the main character in episode 6. Mozas is still drowning in debt from opening a pachinko parlor, but instead of focusing on that, he turns his attention to what his mother is doing. When Sun-ja tries to tell him about an exciting outing at a Mexican restaurant, he asks who she is spending her time with. She got a little defensive because she had to explain herself to her son, and said, “He’s my friend who feeds the birds. You wouldn’t understand.” In a later scene, Sun-ja notices his shabby wallet when he takes it out to pay at a restaurant and is seen buying a new one. Mozasu finds a note in the present that Soon-ja wrapped. He then picks up the phone and calls a private investigator to find out Kato’s true identity. It’s a heartbreaking moment in which it becomes clear that Soon-ja’s current happiness may once again be stolen away by a man, this time her own son.
Solomon also receives a phone call from Tom Andrews (jimmy simpson) confirmed that Naomi would not back down. Solomon says, “Then we must get rid of her.” He tells Tom that the plan is basically to accuse Naomi of financial fraud in the business deals she is currently coordinating with Yotsuba Finance. This surprisingly reveals that Solomon is now willing to do anything to get what he wants.Including ruining Naomi’s career. He knows how hard she had to climb the ladder, but he doesn’t even bother kicking her down.
Sunja plans Noah’s future on ‘Pachinko’ Season 2 Episode 6
In 1950, it was finally revealed that Noah had been accepted to Waseda University. The family was incredibly excited about Noah’s bright future until he started reading pamphlets about schooling. I noticed that there would be an additional fee of 2,400 yen on top of the regular room, board, and tuition fees. Sunja tries to reassure Noah that she will somehow find the money. (without having to ask Hans). So she decides to stay up late and make candy to sell in her shop to earn some extra money. She has to put aside her dreams of opening her own restaurant (at least until Noah finishes school). She does not ask Hans for financial help no matter what.
Hans has some family drama to deal with. He meets with his father-in-law and tells Hans that he has already decided on his daughter’s marriage. Hans is reluctant to agree, but explains that his father-in-law never brought up Hans’ illegitimate child or his “hidden life”. He says flatly, “I never touched that family. Don’t make me think otherwise.” It is clear that Mr. Hans needs to stay put and follow what has already been started. It’s a threat. This scene reminds us that there is always someone higher up the food chain. Although Hans appears to have great power over others, There is still one area in which he must be obedient.
After considering the economic impact that his schooling would have on his family, Noah decides not to go to Waseda University. He tells Soon-ja that he does not want to sacrifice her dreams and attend school. She brushed aside his doubts, saying the restaurant idea was a “stupid bet.” Noah continues to fulfill his role as the eldest son, saying, “It’s my duty to take care of everyone.” However, Sunja reminds him that a better future will be a gift to the whole family. Noah won’t budge, so she swallows her pride and asks Hans to help convince Noah to go to school. Hans tells Soonja that Noah not going is not an option. He told her, “Pry open your eyes and show me what the world really looks like.” And in the spirit of all the blackmail going on in this episode, he said, “If you can’t convince him, I’ll convince him.” Sunja doesn’t want Hans to be with Noah and makes one last effort to change his mind.
Soon-ja takes Noah to eat tofu at the restaurant where her crush works. Soon-ja opens up to Noah that she didn’t expect to stay in Japan this long and that she came because Isaac asked her to. She explains that she didn’t really understand how the world worked or Isaac’s beliefs until he told her about the idea of heaven. She says when she thinks of heaven, she thinks of her home in South Korea, not Japan, where they currently live. She reminded Noah of the many painful experiences she had there, saying, “If you stay here…the memories will be seared into your heart.” Then she admits that She promised Isaac that she would help Noah and Mozas grow no matter what.and she wants to keep that promise.
The girls at the store brag about Noah leaving them to attend college, and Noah tells the girls, “I’m going to miss this when I’m there.” It seems like Sunja’s speech finally paid off, creating a heartwarming moment where it feels like Sunja actually did something to help Noah (and carve out a future for him). It is a symbol of her empathy and that she is able to get Noah on her side without threats, anger, or violence. She can achieve her goals just by speaking from the heart. As harmful as patriarchy is to Sunja, She is still determined to live her life with grace and love. (Proving that human nature can also include acts of compassion). Episode 6 sets up plenty of opportunities for future showdowns (Mozas vs. Old Man Sunja, Naomi vs. Solomon, Mr. Kim vs. the World), but the discrimination and violence that exists in the patriarchy is unlikely to disappear anytime soon. . for these characters.
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