Park Jin-young's Struggle to Unravel the 'Death Law' in 'Witch'

In the ongoing Channel A drama 'Witch' (마녀), Park Jin-young's character, Dong-jin, embarks on a desperate quest to solve a life-altering mystery. His mission is to dismantle the 'Death Law' that has unjustly branded Mi-jeong (노정의) as a witch, isolating her from society.

Dong-jin, a statistics enthusiast, dedicates his college years to proving that a series of tragic accidents in a specific village cannot be linked to any one individual, thereby disproving the existence of witches. He juggles multiple part-time jobs to provide Mi-jeong, who has not taken the college entrance exam, with study materials and online course vouchers.

However, upon returning to his hometown after the break, he discovers that Mi-jeong has vanished, driven away by the witch label. His meticulously prepared report, which was based on the assumption that Mi-jeong was innocent, turns out to be futile. Despite reviewing a checklist provided by his statistics professor, Jeong-sik (진선규), Dong-jin only finds more evidence tying Mi-jeong to the incidents, leading him into despair.

The death of his mother, Mi-sook (장혜진), who had played a role in ostracizing Mi-jeong, reignites Dong-jin's determination. Mi-sook had harbored guilt for her actions, fearing that Mi-jeong would seduce the village men. As she passed away, she left behind a heartfelt wish for Dong-jin to apologize to Mi-jeong if he ever met her. This unwavering belief in Mi-jeong's innocence compels Dong-jin to take on the challenge once more.

As of today, February 23, Dong-jin is seen quitting his job and searching for a new home, showcasing his resolve to uncover the truth. His journey will take him back to Taebaek, the town where both he and Mi-jeong grew up, in search of clues to break the curse that haunts her. The path to proving Mi-jeong's innocence is expected to be fraught with challenges, and viewers are eager to see how Dong-jin will navigate the complexities of the 'Death Law' to save her.

Director Kim Tae-kyun hints at the upcoming developments, stating that Mi-jeong's fear of causing harm to others keeps her isolated, while Dong-jin must carefully construct his proof without alarming her. Fans are encouraged to stay tuned to see how Dong-jin will tackle this intricate problem from his perspective. The next episode airs tonight at 9:10 PM.