The episode’s final moments reinforce the theme of "destined love." A flashback reveals that a young Joo-won had actually comforted a mourning Ra-im after her father's funeral years before they ever officially met. This suggests that their connection was orchestrated long before the magical intervention of the "Secret Garden" and Ra-im’s father’s spirit.
: The couple thrives despite the lack of a full inheritance or maternal approval. Secret GardenEps20
: Ra-im advances to become the director of the action school, while Joo-won maintains his career and learns to be a devoted, if slightly competitive, father. Themes of Fate and Memory The episode’s final moments reinforce the theme of
The series ends with the couple walking through the snow toward their home, echoing the idea that time and love can turn even bad memories into happy ones. Reviewers from Dramabeans note that while the magical elements remained somewhat ambiguous, the emotional impact was undeniable. Secret Garden: Episode 20 (Final) - Dramabeans : Ra-im advances to become the director of
Despite his mother's refusal to grant her blessing, the couple finds joy in the mundane. A particularly lighthearted scene involves them signing their marriage license at a cafe, using hearts in their signatures—much to the humorous disgust of their witnesses, Oska and Yoon Seul. This moment symbolizes their official transition into a world where they are finally "one" without needing to swap bodies. The Bittersweet Resolution