After an almost two-year delay due to the pandemic, Love Alarm season 2 has finally arrived! If you binge-watched the entire six-episode season, you’re likely caught up in the whirlwind of emotions and complex relationships of Hwang Sun-Oh, Lee Hye-Yeong, and Kim Jojo.
Season 2 resumes four years after Love Alarm’s initial launch, introducing a 2.0 update that projects potential matches. Here’s a recap before delving into the final episode.
Quick summary of season 2 events
Jojo, inspired by Hye-Young, seeks to understand her feelings and remove her Love Alarm shield. Notably, Duk-Gu, Brian Chon’s brother, is revealed as the app’s true genius.
Sun-Oh, despite dating Lee Yuk-Jo, struggles with unresolved feelings for Jojo, prompting him to seek closure.
Mysterious murders linked to Love Alarm unfold as a compelling subplot.
Unveiling the Love Alarm killer’s identity and motive:
In the last episode, a man using Jojo’s art as inspiration is revealed as the Love Alarm killer. He targets victims by ringing their alarms, a result of surviving a mass suicide of unloved individuals.
Jojo, forced to confront her traumatic past, explains her art’s true meaning to the police. This revelation explains her inner turmoil in season 1.
Jojo’s romantic choice:
Jojo confronts Sun-Oh, expressing regret for the shield but appreciating the lessons learned. They reach an understanding, allowing both to move on.
Jojo undergoes soul-searching, runs a marathon, and embraces Hye-Young, marking a new chapter in their relationship.
Sun-Oh and Hye-Young find closure, acknowledging changed dynamics but harbouring no ill will.
Duk-Gu’s pivotal role:
Duk-Gu urges Brian to eliminate Love Alarm 2.0, emphasizing the app’s limitations in fostering meaningful connections. Surrendering the developer role, Duk-Gu hints at future app projects.
Meeting one-sided love Gul-Mi, Duk-Gu unveils his identity, introduces new apps, and sparks a potential romance.
Potential romances for season 3:
Gul-Mi gains fame, hinting at a possible romantic storyline with Duk-Gu in a potential third season.
Sun-Oh’s feelings for Yuk-Jo resurface, promising a continuation of their love story.
Season 2 concludes with emotional moments, leaving the door open for new romantic developments if Netflix decides on a third season.