Park Shin-hye is dead, but is there a happy ending?

SBS’ Friday-Saturday drama series “The Judge from Hell” features a unique blend of action and fantasy, centering on the demon Kang Bit-na (Park Shin-hye), who possesses the body of a judge and encounters the passionate detective Han Da-on (Kim Jae-young) as he punishes transgressors in a hellish reality.

The gripping narrative follows this lovable but evil anti-hero as he sends deserving human waste to hell, showcasing a captivating dynamic in the complicated relationship between Bit-na and Da-on. Viewers were drawn to the show’s multifaceted character portrayals, fast pace, and skillful direction.

One of the key elements that keep audiences engaged are the unpredictable twists and turns of “The Judge from Hell.” In a shocking twist during the Nov. 1 airing of episode 13, Kang Bit-na sentenced serial killer Jung Tae-kyu (Lee Kyu-han) to death as he faced his own death. Although the police found videotapes in Jung Tae-kyu’s hideout, they were deemed inadmissible as evidence. Bit-na was horrified to see the footage where Jung Tae-kyu confessed to his murders. His arrogant claim that he “only killed the hopeless poor” during the trial infuriated the victims’ families, prompting Han Da-on, a family member of one of the victims, to beg Bit-na to ease their suffering . Despite the potential to save her life by freeing Jung Tae-kyu, Bit-na demonstrated her resolve by imposing the death penalty.

In her final moments, Kang Bit-na said to Han Da-on, “I loved you very much” foreshadowing his tragic fate. Although Han Da-on rushed to her side, he found her already stabbed. She was transported to hospital but ultimately died from her injuries.