🎬 The Witch: Part 2 – The Other One (2022): The Experiment Isn’t Over

Released: June 15, 2022 (South Korea)

Director: Park Hoon-jung

Starring: Shin Si-ah, Park Eun-bin, Seo Eun-soo, Jin Goo, Jo Min-su, Lee Jong-suk


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🧬 Plot & Themes

The saga that began with The Witch: Part 1 – The Subversion returns even darker and more explosive in The Witch: Part 2 – The Other One.

The story picks up in the aftermath of the events at the Ark research facility. This time, the spotlight is on a new girl (Shin Si-ah) — another genetically engineered subject who escapes from a top-secret lab after a violent raid. Confused, silent, and armed with terrifying powers she barely understands, she stumbles into a world just as eager to hunt her down as the last.

As multiple factions — mercenaries, rogue scientists, and powerful elites — close in, the girl finds help from an unlikely ally, Kyung-hee (Park Eun-bin), who risks everything to protect her.

Themes explored:

  • The ethics of creating weapons out of children.

  • Power, corruption, and human greed.

  • Sisterhood, loyalty, and the struggle for freedom in a world built to control you.


🎭 Performances

  • Shin Si-ah, in her debut role, stuns with a haunting, quiet performance — balancing innocence and lethal power.

  • Park Eun-bin brings warmth and resolve as Kyung-hee, grounding the story in human emotion.

  • Jo Min-su returns as Dr. Baek, still pulling the strings behind the curtain.

  • Lee Jong-suk surprises in a chilling turn as Jang, a new villain whose true motives remain shrouded in mystery.


πŸŽ₯ Direction & Action

Director Park Hoon-jung expands the world he started in Part 1 — ramping up the scale, the conspiracies, and the body count.

The film’s action is even more intense: high-speed car chases, brutal close-quarters fights, and telekinetic showdowns that twist physics into chaos. Stylish cinematography and tight editing turn every set piece into a nerve-shredding experience.

Fans of the first film will appreciate its DNA: a slow burn that erupts into explosive, bloody spectacle — with just enough mystery left to hook you for what’s next.


πŸ† Reception & Legacy

The Witch: Part 2 – The Other One performed strongly at the Korean box office, reigniting excitement for Park Hoon-jung’s bold sci-fi thriller saga.

While some viewers debated whether it answered enough questions, most agreed the sequel successfully expands the franchise — and sets the stage for an even bigger finale.

Shin Si-ah’s performance in particular was praised for carrying the film’s emotional weight and savage edge.


πŸ“ Final Thoughts

If Part 1 blew your mind, The Witch: Part 2 – The Other One raises the stakes with bigger secrets, deadlier players, and even more unstoppable girls refusing to bow down.

The Witch universe isn’t done yet — the only question is: how far will the experiments go?


"She’s not the only one anymore." 🧬πŸ”₯

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