Heo Nam-jun's Next Project: Whale Star Sighting! Song Hae-soo, Original Webtoon Ending

Rumors have surfaced of trending actor Heo Nam-jun sporting long hair in his upcoming project, 'Whale Star'! We have compiled a complete summary of 'Whale Star,' based on the masterpiece Naver webtoon, covering everything from the plot and analysis of Song Hae-soo's character to spoilers for the tear-jerking ending of the original.

 

1. Heo Nam-jun Transforms with Long Hair? Photos of Sightings of Whale Star Spread!

Honestly, when you think of Heo Nam-jun, the first thing that comes to mind is that charismatic, tough image with short hair that he showed in 'Your Honor' or 'One Hundred Memories,' right? But looking at eyewitness accounts from the filming set of the new tvN drama 'Whale Star,' it turns out he has transformed with a whopping 'bold long hair' look!!

 

When the photo first popped up on social media, I couldn't believe my eyes and thought, "Huh? Is this really the Heo Namjun I know?" But I don't know why long hair suits him so perfectly, and his vibe is just the very embodiment of a pathetic, pitiful, cold-blooded man harboring a million layers of backstory.

 

With the lead lineup featuring Choi Woo-shik, Moon Ga-young, and Gong Seung-yeon, I thought this drama would be a visual feast, but seeing Heo Nam-jun with long hair, I can already smell the scent of a story masterpiece.

2. What kind of character is 'Song Hae-soo,' played by Heo Nam-jun?

As those who have read the original webtoon know, 'Whale Star' is a historical romance set during the Japanese colonial period, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale 'The Little Mermaid'. The role played by Heo Nam-jun here is [name]. This is a character named Song Hae-soo. If we were to compare her to a fairy tale role, she would actually be in the position of a 'witch'!

 

 

The starting point of the tragedy: Hae-su is an independence activist born in the Maritime Province (a member of the resistance group 'Goraebyeol'), and he is the one responsible for making the innocent female protagonist, Su-a, lose her voice by feeding her lye in order to protect the organization's secrets.

Multidimensional Personality: He is an incredibly cold-hearted character obsessed with the independence movement due to the trauma of losing his family to the Japanese occupation, yet deep down he harbors guilt and compassion for Su-a, making him a second male lead with a love-hate dynamic that brings tears to your eyes the more you dig into him.

 

Seeing her with long hair style compared to when she had short hair, I instantly understood why she was cast as Hae-soo... She matches the original 200%, so my heart already aches.

3. The tear-jerking ending of the original webtoon, Song Hae-soo

⚠️ Please be advised that this contains major spoilers for the original webtoon!

As the webtoon progresses toward the latter half, Song Hae-soo's backstory becomes truly insane. Soo-ah nurses the injured Hae-soo at a mountain temple, and the two spend the winter together; it is during this time that Hae-soo comes to regard Soo-ah as 'the only person she must protect.' She ends up loving Soo-ah with a truly deep affection.

 

However, the ending is a complete tearjerker... When the operation is on the verge of failure due to an informant, Hae-soo detonates a bomb herself to lure the Japanese police. At this moment, when Soo-ah is in danger, she tells Ui-hyeon (played by Choi Woo-shik), "Say that Soo-ah has nothing to do with the resistance group, as she was merely my hostage until now," and while fleeing alone, she is eventually shot and killed by the Japanese police.

 

Hae-soo’s inner monologue in her dying moments is truly the highlight; she resents herself for being forced to make the same choice no matter how many times she returns to the day she fed Su-a lye, yet at the same time confesses her love, saying it is a relief Su-a didn't die back then. She is the protagonist of an all-time sad ending that tore readers' hearts apart, to the point where this episode garnered thousands of comments during the webtoon's serialization. .

4. What is the ending for the main couple, Sua and Uihyeon?

Not only the second male lead Hae-soo, but also the main protagonists' endings are truly heartbreaking.

Kang Ui-hyeon (played by Choi Woo-shik), who came from a pro-Japanese family but secretly engaged in the independence movement, eventually disguises himself as a collaborator to protect the organization. As a result, he faces the sad fate of being recorded in history not as an independence activist, but as a 'pro-Japanese collaborator.'

 

 

The protagonist, Su-a (played by Moon Ga-young), grows from an ordinary maid into an independent independence activist, carrying out a daring act of throwing a lunchbox bomb at the end and meeting a heroic demise. The final scene of the webtoon shows Su-a and Ui-hyeon reuniting on the beach, and there are many interpretations that this is either a dream of Ui-hyeon, who is living in hiding as a pro-Japanese collaborator in reality, or a depiction of the two finally finding happiness in the afterlife.

 

Honestly, the backstory of each and every character is so tragic and sad that I use tissues whenever the drama airs. I think I definitely need to stock up on a box.

 

5. Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

Q1. When and where will the drama 'Whale Star' be broadcast?
A1. We are currently filming hard, and it is being produced by tvN with the goal of airing in the first half of 2027!

 

Q2. Is the character 'Song Hae-soo' played by Heo Nam-jun a villain?
A2. In the beginning, he is practically an 'enemy' because he causes the female protagonist, Su-a, to lose her voice, but it was an unavoidable choice to protect the organization amidst the historical context of the Japanese colonial era. Later on, he is a very multifaceted and heartfelt secondary male lead who even sacrifices his life for Su-a, making him a character you absolutely cannot hate.

 

Q3. Is the original webtoon 'Whale Star' available to read now?
A3. This work has been completed on Naver Webtoon and has now transitioned to a paid service (Series), so you can enjoy it with a subscription. I highly recommend binge-reading the original work before the drama airs!

 

 

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