by Hazel Jung, August 26, 2023
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tvN's "The Uncanny Counter 2: Counter Punch" (written by Kim Sae Bom, directed by Yoo Seon Dong) is down to just four episodes until its finale.

In the recent episode, Ma Ju Seok (Jin Seon Kyu) fails to eliminate construction company CEO Lee Chung Jae (Kim Hyun Jun), he approaches Pil Gwang (Kang Ki Young) to seek assistance, saying, "I must complete this revenge." This secret encounter ignited the tension of the drama. In particular, the Counters discover the hideout of the evil spirits, but it is an area untouched by Yung's power. The intense showdown of the Counters under extreme circumstances gripped viewers. Finally, Gelly (Kim Hi Eo Ra) erases everyone's memories, leading to panic. Pil Gwang's anger erupts at Gelly's provocation, shattering his plan and increasing his curiosity about the next episode.

Amid this, The Uncanny Counter 2 released a photos of the moment just before the separation between the devil Jin Seon Kyu and Kang Ki Young. The released stills captures the intense confrontation between Jin Seon Kyu and Kang Ki Young, with intense glares and fierce expressions.

Kang Ki Young threatens Jin Seon Kyu, choking him. Although the two devils are currently strategic partners, Kang Ki Young gaslights Jin Seon Kyu to gain the power of Cho Byeong Kyu, manipulating him as he wishes. Meanwhile, Jin Seon Kyu joins Kang Ki Young to seek revenge linked to the death of his beloved wife, Lee Min Ji(Hong Ji Hee).

In particular, Kang Ki Young abandons his lover Kim Hi Eo Ra to choose Jin Seon Kyu, demonstrating the ruthless nature of the devil as he seizes Cho Byeong Kyu's power and becomes the ultimate predator. The interest intensifies about whether Kang Ki Young will abandon Jin Seon Kyu, leading to a division between the two devils.

Furthermore, in the 26th episode, the Counters embark on a mission to prevent further murders by the evil spirit Jin Seon Kyu and to save Cho Byeong Kyu, who has fallen into a coma. As the situation is feared to give birth to pure evil, the Counters set a trap to summon the evil spirit Kim Hi Eo Ra and simultaneously engage in a final confrontation to sever the tough connection between Do Ha Na (Kim Se Jeong) and Kim Hi Eo Ra. Curiosity mounts about their actions.

Meanwhile, The Uncanny Counter 2: Counter Punch, a tvN weekend drama based on the webtoon of the same name with 190 million views and 9 million readers, follows the strengthened Counters, demon hunters with new abilities, and a new member. They defeat the intensified evil spirits on Earth, offering exhilarating and sweat-inducing devil-fighting heroes.

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