lastnightsnotes

After yet another failed relationship, Gi-hun feels at a lost in terms of romance.

That’s until he meets a handsome, well dressed man called In-ho. They hit it off instantly with In-ho charming his way into his life. Gi-hun constantly gushes about him to his friends Jung-bae and Sang-woo, who are apprehensive about this new suitor.

Meanwhile, In-ho has become infatuated with Gi-hun. But, he has a secret.

He’s a human meat trader.

He often goes on “dates” with women and men, only to eventually kidnap them and harvest them for meat. Meat he sells to his clients (or, as he calls them, “The VIPs”). All of this he does in a luxury cabin hidden away from the bright lights of Seoul.

The large pay checks he receives lets him take Gi-hun out on luxury dates and give him expensive gifts.

But, he makes a risky move when he invites Gi-hun to his cabin. With his victims still in his property, can he hide his secret from Gi-hun? Or, will he willingly expose how he’s been able to afford to spoil his new boyfriend?

So, I’m now thinking of why the cult seemed so desperate to keep Gi-hun.

I’ve come up with 3 options:

Option 1: Years before Sang-woo and Gi-hun meet the group, Il-nam had a “vision”. A vision that said one day the group would come across a man. A man who would bring them great fortune as long as they treated him well. So, when they meet Gi-hun (who matches the description Il-nam gave) the whole group instantly become enamored with him. They basically worship him, giving him the finest room, clothes and jewelry. At all times he has members of the group fawning over him, talking to him and offering him food. Gi-hun doesn’t exactly help himself here, since at the start of his and Sang-woo’s stay he doesn’t realize it’s a cult. He basically exceeds their expectations of the prophecy Il-nam told since he’s so grateful and kind to the group. He’s constantly checking up on the younger members of the group, especially Jun-hee, a young pregnant woman. The group are obsessed with him and hate Sang-woo. Because, who’s the only person worthy of having such a wonderful being? Their leader In-ho of course!

Option 2: Another “vision” idea. When Il-nam recruits In-ho in 2015 it’s just after the death of his wife. Il-nam takes advantage of In-ho’s fragile mental state and tells him that if he obeys Il-nam and helps him build their community - he’ll be rewarded. How? The group will find someone of striking similarity to his wife, someone who will be able to complete In-ho. So when he meets Gi-hun he knows this is what Il-nam promised him. So he commands the group to do everything in their power to keep him safe, safe in his care.