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Agree. It's the reason why a lot of viewers ended up liking Namra when they didn't at first.

I stated what actually happened from what you "remember" and information from pd and writer, that have S2 in mind. Not saying the show is perfect or you/others can't have an opinion.
But yeah, my mistake for taking "can someone please explain" seriously.

Based on the billing, WG and ZLS are the male and female protagonists. The story will revolve around mentor and student, and traditional medicine.
So I guess it makes sense why her love interest is a newbie.

Hence why I replied with what actually happened.
They all saw zombie Gwinam bite Cheongsan with their own eyes, while they didn't with Namra. Onjo did stop Cheongsan but he already made up his mind. The others also tried but was stopped by Suhyeok.

The whole time Namra was fighting the virus from overpowering her. She was having a seizure that she was actively suppressing that's why she was biting herself instead of giving into the hunger.

"didn't do anything, same expression"
Namra was strangled, punched, thrown and dragged by Gwinam. She's strong but not as strong as zombie cells dominant Gwinam.
Emotions being triggered activates the virus. Her being calm and staying calm is very human Namra.

Everyone? Cheongsan and Jimin were actively booting Namra out. She would've fallen from the window when Cheongsan tried to hit her if it wasn't for Suhyeok. And Onjo, other than siding with Suhyeok, had her basis. But she too gave up in the end. Only Suhyeok genuinely wanted Namra to stay.

"didn't even try to save him or fight Gwinam" Suhyeok almost died.
"even Onjo didn't even say a word" They had an entire moment.

Completely different situations. Cheongsan had Gwinam pursuing him specifically, Namra didn't. The group didn't have anywhere to run. Suhyeok couldn't even match up to Gwinam, what can the others do? Even if Cheongsan becomes a hambie as long as he is alive, Gwinam will still be after him. Cheongsan himself knew that, thats why he left voluntarily.

If Kingdom had released eps 1-12 all together, it would've been better.
And I haven't read the original source for Sweet Home so I watched without expectations, but between the two, I also like AOUAD more overall. Even the villains/bad/useless characters were better.

Yes! I was hesitant to start this at first because I thought it might be like Kingdom S1.
Fortunately (personally I think) this one had a better season ender.

I wanna add on the distinction, I noticed that Namra is suppressing the virus so her human cells are more dominant.
While Gwinam has fully embraced it so his zombie cells are dominant, meaning stronger/quicker/more sensitive, harder to kill.

With Eunji, the process was shown. She tried an animal first but it didn't satisfy the hunger. Then she went with the teacher but threw up afterwards. In the end, she eventually gave in with Cheolsoo. The zombie cells overpowered the human ones, screaming to the military that she is still hungry.

Iirc, based on pd's explaination of the two types, both Gwinam and Eunji appeared in the "turned but still have heartbeat and able to think" type.
So yeah, huge possibility that she is in same category as him.

Material for possible renewal.
And Cheongsan's state was a good cliffhanger/season ender. People are talking about him (and Namra) and asking for S2.

That was my take as well, she is owning it and tying her hair up was symbol of that. Not hiding in her bangs and long hair anymore. But that confidence is more because she is free. When she rode that bike, it looks like for the first time she can finally breathe and be carefree. No worries, bullies, reputation, etc. That was what she cared about, she's not originally violent.

She did want everyone to die but more of a general thing, not purposely seeking each of them. The case with the teacher was because of the hunger that was driving her crazy. She did the same thing to Cheolsoo. She was fine up until she got hungry.

The will to fight/overpower the virus. Gwinam was thrown to his death, so his goal was revenge.
Him and Namra are different. Namra is immune. She doesn't die but doesn't turn either. She just have seizures. While Gwinam has turned but still has a beating heart and able to think.

Pd said immortal. So yeah, I think the only way for him to completely die is when he won't have a body anymore.

I think its pretty normal open ending for western style Netflix shows setting up to be renewed.
I personally think its a good ending/season ender than Kingdom.

Probably because there were already many zombies in the room after Eunji.
Suhyeok was closer to the window, while Cheongsan's escape was the door. He was picking random rooms to run into when he entered the principal's office, just like how he ended up in the music room later.

The military/scientists were studying her and the sergeant. S2 is highly likely and she's probably still part of it.

Maybe because it's not the end for her yet. The military/scientists were studying her and the sergeant. So if there's S2, she's probably still part of it.

During their last moments as humans, Eunji cared about her reputation (not revenge) while Gwinam wanted revenge (not her, she's not special, just one of many he bullied like Jinsoo).
Those were their goals.

I was waiting for that face off as well.
But I guess it made sense. During their last moments as humans, Eunji cared about her reputation (not revenge) while Gwinam wanted revenge (not her, she's not special, just one of many he bullied like Jinsoo). Those were their goals, made them overpower the virus.

Namra is immune. And the will to survive/fight/overpower the virus like Gwinam and Eunji.
Nayeon is a regular zombie that turns when their emotions are triggered, while Namra is calm, didn't turn and is able to control her seizures.

Gwinam isn't a regular zombie. He'll probably just pluck the arrow and continue on.
In Cheongsan's case, everyone reacts differently. And his "death" is a good cliffhanger/season ender.
People are talking about him and Namra, theories, predictions, requests for S2, etc.