Doubt Episode 7 Recap: Investigating Yeong-min’s Murder and Ha-bin’s Possible Involvement

The highly engaging K-drama Doubt aired its seventh episode on November 2, 2024, on MBC, continuing its gripping narrative that spans a total of 10 episodes. Watch as a stellar cast, featuring Han Seok-kyu, Han Ye-ri, Oh Yeon-soo, and Chae Won-bin, navigates through suspense, betrayal, and secrets.

In the preceding episode, a shocking twist revealed that Ji-su harbored deep-seated doubts about her daughter, Ha-bin. In a courageous act, Tae-su stepped in to rescue Ha-bin, who was the target of Ji-su’s ominous plans.

Episode 7 Overview: Joon-tae’s Confession

The narrative of episode seven kicks off with Jang Tae-su finding his daughter Ha-bin beside Choi Yeong-min’s lifeless body, her hands stained with blood. The dramatic moment unfolds as police surround Yeong-min’s hideout, but Tae-su manages to escape with Ha-bin and one of the murder weapons.

Upon reaching home, Ha-bin confesses to Tae-su that she uncovered the truth surrounding Ji-su’s tragic suicide—Ji-su, consumed by guilt and believing that her daughter was responsible for a killing, took her own life after burying Su-hyeon’s body.

As Ha-bin changes her clothing, Tae-su hides the bloodied garments away in a drawer, questioning her about whether she had witnessed the actual perpetrator of Yeong-min’s murder. Ha-bin, however, remains evasive.

Subsequently, Tae-su returns to the crime scene, meticulously examining photographs of Yeong-min’s body. His analysis leads him to the conclusion that the murder involved multiple perpetrators, evidenced by two distinct weapons. He also discovers a pendant necklace that prompts Eo-jin to deduce that one suspect may very well be a woman.

On a different front, Joon-tae’s father informs him of the troubling allegation that Ha-bin is responsible for Yeong-min’s death, igniting a heated exchange regarding Joon-tae’s relationship with a single mother, Sung-hee, which his father vehemently disapproves of.

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Meanwhile, Ha-bin reaches out to a youth shelter inquiring about Song Min-a, only to learn of her parents’ demise. This revelation makes her suspect that a man claiming to be Min-a’s father was a fraud.

As the story unfolds, discussions surface at the police station surrounding Sung-hee’s possible involvement in the murder, especially after a woman’s necklace is found at the crime scene.

As evidence mounts, Joon-tae’s connection to Song Min-a becomes scrutinized, especially when investigators suggest he had met her the day she died. In a tense confrontation, Tae-su questions Joon-tae about his relationship with Song Min-a, but Joon-tae feigns forgetfulness, using the incident involving Ha-bin to deflect suspicion.

In a later development, Eo-jin uncovers that Tae-su was the last person Yeong-min communicated with before his untimely demise, further entangling the web of deception.

In a tense moment, Joon-tae’s father confronts Sung-hee, demanding the truth regarding Song Min-a’s death, which leads to a concerning recap of events surrounding the day Min-a left Yeong-min’s gang.

As tensions mount, police scrutiny on Tae-su escalates, especially given his apparent conflicted loyalties towards his daughter, Ha-bin. Despite confirming several alibis, Ha-bin’s involvement in the murder case cannot be overlooked.

In a surprising twist, Ha-bin discreetly disposes of her blood-stained clothing by burning them and ventures off to the police station to gather information about Joon-tae’s father. Through police records, she uncovers Jung Du-cheol’s address and his connections that could unveil further truths.

Simultaneously, Joon-tae grapples with the reality of his fractured relationship with Sung-hee, revealing to her the sinister implications of his father’s actions and his connections to Yeong-min’s murder.

As the narrative unfolds, police apprehend Sung-hee based on CCTV footage capturing her near the murder site, while Joon-tae’s determination comes to a head as he willingly confesses to the crime, presenting the weapon used in Yeong-min’s murder.

A shocking revelation occurs when Tae-su observes his daughter in footage alongside a motorcyclist, prompting a desperate return home to confront Ha-bin. During this tense interaction, he uncovers a photo revealing Ji-su wearing the same necklace found at the crime scene, hinting at deeper connections.

In the climactic final moments of this gripping episode, Tae-su receives a provocative message from Ha-bin’s phone, containing a damning image directly implicating her in Yeong-min’s death, followed by a call from Jung Du-cheol demanding his son’s release from custody.

The next chapter of Doubt is set to premiere on November 8, 2024, inviting viewers to delve into the increasing complexities of betrayal and mystery. Previous and upcoming episodes are available for streaming on Netflix, Coupang Play, and Wavve.

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