Have you ever stumbled upon a story so intricately woven with suspense and mystery that it pulls you in deeper with every chapter? The Gwichon Village Mystery chapter 17-25 do precisely that and take the thrill to a new level. These chapters are a rollercoaster of suspense, emotional turmoil, and shocking revelations that keep you hooked until the last panel. With themes of hidden truths and unwavering determination, the narrative picks up where The Gwichon Village Mystery chapter 16 left off. Mumyeong Heo’s entering the old man’s house sets the stage for a tense series of events. Readers are left wondering: What secrets lie behind those doors, and how will they unravel the sinister history of Gwichon Village?
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The Gwichon Village Mystery Chapter 17: The Sick Man
In The Gwichon Village Mystery Chapter 17, Seokho learns that all the delivery couriers have gone silent and are unresponsive. Meanwhile, Mumyeong Heo visits an old, sick man who is awake and asks him to scratch his back, mentioning that Seokho and Hyeonseop visited earlier. The old man, unable to see clearly, claims his illness is divine retribution for cutting down the shrine tree at the village entrance, which he says brought the wrath of God. When Mumyeong Heo asks if Granny Jeongja warned him, the man confirms and suddenly dies mid-conversation.
The next morning, Dae-o is interrogated about the unresponsive couriers. Pleading for forgiveness, he explains it’s been five days since the last contact despite his attempts to send codes. The chief downplays the issue but finds it odd that all couriers are silent.
Police sirens interrupt, and the chief sends Hyeonseop to investigate. The police are investigating the old man’s death, with crime scene investigators from the regional office. Hyeonseop reports that Chilbok called the police to find Seongsik. Chilbok then leads the officers to Mumyeong Heo’s house, claiming it is the residence of the “Murder man.” The Gwichon Village Mystery Chapter 17 ends with rising tension as the authorities close in on Mumyeong Heo.
Chapter 18: The Local Inspector
The Gwichon Village Mystery chapter 18 begins with Chilbok leading the police to the house, accusing Mumyeong Heo of murder. The officer rebukes her for making baseless claims without evidence. Mumyeong Heo arrives, and Chilbok accuses him of killing her husband and the old man. Mumyeong explains to the officer that her husband went missing after attacking him and another villager, and her repeated accusations are unfounded.
The scene shifts to Hyeonseop informing the chief that Chilbok brought the police to the new villager, suggesting they intervene. The chief dismisses the concern but grows worried when he warns that the police may search the mountain for Seongsik. The chief begins making a call to address the issue.
At Mumyeong’s house, the officer questions why the villagers didn’t report the incident. Mumyeong claims it wasn’t necessary since no one was harmed, while Chilbok grows frustrated. As they leave, the officer grows suspicious of Chilbok’s insistence and asks why she’s so adamant that Mumyeong killed her husband. Chilbok shocks him by claiming her husband’s ghost told her. Realizing the implausibility, the officer records their exchange and continues investigating.
Chilbok, realizing no one believes her, is left isolated and defeated as the officer departs to pursue the case further.
The Gwichon Village Mystery Chapter 19: San Identifies Mumyeong
The Gwichon Village Mystery chapter 19 opens with the village chief warning a man about outsiders investigating a recent death in the village. The chief fears the “Mother’s” wrath if outsiders keep meddling. The man promises to manage the situation, accepts a gift from Seokho, and leaves.
At the police station, the inspector investigating the death is scolded by his superior for focusing on a missing person with a violent history. The superior dismissed the case, but the inspector received a call from San to meet. At a café, San shares details about a cleaned car dumped in a lake. The inspector mentions the deceased man had scars and no relatives. He reveals an old villager accused someone of murder, but her claims were dismissed. Realizing the accused matches a suspect from another case, San asks for the village’s location.
Meanwhile, Heo is on night patrol with Hyeonseop, who defends the village’s privacy. Heo asks about the missing shrine tree but receives vague answers. They see Ga-eun trying to return snacks to Dae-o, but Heo takes them to ease the tension. Later, Hyeonseop notices Chilbok killing chickens, raising further suspicion. The Gwichon Village Mystery chapter 19 weaves deeper intrigue into the village’s mysteries, blending eerie events with interpersonal drama.
Chapter 20: San at Dae-o’s Grocery Store
The Gwichon Village Mystery chapter 20 begins with the chief chastising Seokho and Hyeonseop over a failed plan. When asked if he resolved the issue, Hyeonseop chants prayers until the chief, possessed by the “Mother,” interrupts, questioning their fear. Assured by their loyalty, the Mother departs, and the chief orders everything to be removed and burned that night.
The next morning, Dae-o reflects on recent events at the grocery store. Hyeonseop arrives, dismissing the new villager as a “weakling.” Shortly after, San, the police officer, arrives, searching for a young man from the village. He finds Mumyeong Heo and confronts him about leaving a case unresolved. Mumyeong provides his ID, and San hands him a wanted poster of a murder suspect, asking him to report any sightings.
The Gwichon Village Mystery chapter 20 ends with Seokho and Hyeonseop replacing flooring in an old man’s house, hinting at further intrigue.
The Gwichon Village Mystery Chapter 21: Checking The ID
The Gwichon Village Mystery Chapter 21 begins with Mumyeong Heon and Ga-eun eating ice cream. Ga-eun notices the village chief approaching and gets up to greet him, but he quickly leaves. Seokho and Hyeonseop accompany the chief and Hyeonseop comments on the trouble caused by the guardian tree. When Mumyeong asks Ga-eun why the tree was cut down, she abruptly leaves, saying she forgot to bring her father snacks.
The scene shifts to the chief visiting Chilbok, who struggles to recall her actions from the previous night. When the chief questions her constant scratching, she explains the itch is unbearable. The chief presents a charm made with sacred materials to ward off spirits and help her move forward. He claims God is punishing her and warns the ghost she saw was not Seongsik.
Meanwhile, San discusses a suspicious ID with an inspector, who finds no criminal record but flags the person’s use of cash and remote location. San asks for more details and visits the address. Elsewhere, Dae-o learns from an investigator that a lead connects to a child of one of the individuals he’s searching for. Dae-o agrees to pursue it. The Gwichon Village Mystery Chapter 21 ends with San and the inspector breaking into Mumyeong Heon’s apartment, uncovering potential secrets.
Chapter 22: San visit Mumyeong Heon’s house
The Gwichon Village Mystery Chapter 22 begins with San and the inspector visiting Mumyeong Heon’s house, finding it unusually clean. During their search, they discover photos revealing Heon’s past: he attended the police academy, served in the armed forces, dropped out, and became an NCO in the UDT. This raises more questions about his mysterious background.
Meanwhile, Ga-eun gives Chilbok a back massage. Chilbok apologizes for her behaviour when possessed and for her husband hurting Ga-eun, but Ga-eun reassures her it was a minor injury and notes Mumyeong Heon protected her. Chilbok admits she doesn’t know if her husband is alive and feels uneasy about the new boy in the village. Ga-eun reveals he asked about the Guardian Tree but avoided answering to prevent tension with the villagers, linking it to Jeongja. She makes Chilbok promise, not to mention it, to which Chilbok agrees.
Elsewhere, Dae-o visits a young girl, claiming to be her parents’ friend. When she says it’s her uncle’s house, he becomes aggressive, grabbing her and demanding her parents’ whereabouts. His shouting draws a neighbour, causing him to flee. The neighbour checks on the girl, offering to call the police. Instead, she calls San, reporting Dae-o. The chapter ends with San realizing the shopkeeper’s involvement and the mystery deepening.
The Gwichon Village Mystery Chapter 23: The Theory
The Gwichon Village Mystery Chapter 23 begins with San meeting the girl, who reveals a man persistently asked about her deceased parents. San shares his theory that her parents owned an unregistered car that could have been used for illegal activities, though he lacks evidence. He suggests those her parents worked with might have sought her to continue their operations. The girl denies this, defending her parents as hardworking shop owners. When she asks what to do if the theory is true and those people return, San reassures her, praising her bravery and noting he might know the man she described.
Meanwhile, Chilbok examines a charm believed to protect her from possession, leaves it behind, and visits Dae-o’s store, only to find him absent. She encounters Mumyeong Heon, teases him about the village guardian tree, and hints at his grandmother’s connection. After realizing she was partially possessed but retained her memory, she resolves to seek an exorcism.
Mumyeong Heon later arrives at Ga-eun’s house, stating they must talk. Simultaneously, the village chief speaks with Dae-o, asking for couriers’ birth dates. Upon noting them, the chief discovers through astrological signs that all three couriers are dead. Alarmed, he orders Dae-o to return immediately, setting the stage for further intrigue. The Gwichon Village Mystery Chapter 23 ends on this suspenseful note.
Chapter 24: Mumyeong Heon’s Past
In The Gwichon Village Mystery Chapter 24, Chilbok confronts the village chief, pleading for an exorcism to stop her punishment, fearing death. The chief dismisses her, claiming the punishment is divine and beyond his control. When she accuses him of saving Seokho and Hyeonseop, he asks if she will sacrifice everything for the Mother. Chilbok retorts about her and her husband’s devotion to the Mother but reluctantly agrees to his demands, accusing him of using the Mother for personal gain. The chief finally consents, suggesting they call Mr. Past and Saturday for the ritual.
Meanwhile, Mumyeong Heon invites Ga-eun for a walk and questions her about the village guardian tree, suspecting her grandmother’s involvement. She hesitates, prompting Heon to recount his childhood. A flashback reveals that 19 years ago, after a traumatic accident, Heon’s grandmother begged the village guardian to protect him. When he woke, his grandmother forbade him and his mother to return to Gwichon Village.
He was told his parents were on a business trip, but he eventually realized they were dead. He recalls his grandmother’s hateful gaze as she forbade him from staying with her. Returning to the present, Heon shares this story with Ga-eun, urging her to reveal the truth about the guardian tree. The chapter ends on this emotional note.
The Gwichon Village Mystery Chapter 25: Ga-Eun’s Past
In Gwichon Village Mystery Chapter 25, Ga-eun reveals to Mumyeong Heon that she has no memories of her life before arriving in Gwichon Village. She recounts waking up in Granny Jeongja’s house, where the grandmother told her she had found Ga-eun and an unconscious man near the village entrance and brought them home. The man, presumed to be Ga-eun’s father, had carried her to the village despite her lack of recollection.
Granny Jeongja reassured her that they would get answers once the man awoke. Later, the story shifts to the guardian tree, where Granny Jeongja prayed. The village chief interrupted, reminding her that the tree would be cut down, as most villagers found it useless. Granny warned him of the guardian’s wrath, but he dismissed her concerns, claiming the “Mother” protected the village.
Back at Granny Jeongja’s house, the man finally woke up. While he admitted he remembered what happened, he refused to elaborate. Determined, Granny took them to the police station, but the officers couldn’t identify them due to a lack of matching fingerprints or missing person reports. Undeterred, Granny brought them to the village centre and informed the chief that Ga-eun and the man would live in Gwichon Village from then on.
Personal Reflection
The Gwichon Village Mystery Chapter 17 to 25 testify to the webtoon’s brilliance. The twists and turns keep readers guessing, while the rich character development ensures an emotional connection to the story. If you haven’t started reading this gem yet, now is the perfect time to dive in. Share your thoughts in the comments—what theories do you have about the village’s secrets? Let’s unravel this mystery together!