Little Women: What Is the Meaning Behind the Deadly Blue Orchid? Let’s Find Out

Little Women is an ongoing mystery Kdrama on Netflix and there is no doubt that we are loving this show that has a deeper meaning that takes time to decipher. Directed by Kim Hee-won and written by Jung Seo-kyung, the drama stars Kim Go-eun, Nam Ji-hyun, Park Ji-hoo, Wo Ha-joon, alongside other cast members.

There are many mysteries in the show and each one of them is intriguing, however, one of the many secrets of the show is the blue orchid that never fails to appear near death. Little Women episode 4 finally gave us more information about this deadly flower but we know that this is not all there is to know about the blue orchid.

So while we wait for more information on the flower, here’s what we know about this Orchid of Death.

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Little Women: The Secrets of the Blue Orchid

What is the Blue Orchid?

As revealed in episode 4, the blue orchid is a rare and mysterious breed of orchids that was first found in the forests of Vietnam by soldiers. They tried to take these orchids with them but failed because the environment hasn’t been suitable for the flower outside of its home terrain.

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Instead, the people who went behind this mysterious orchid were the ones who ended up losing their lives. If that was not enough then the location of these hard-to-find orchids was only known to some shamans among the natives.

It is said that if a layperson came across these orchids then they could be putting themselves in danger as these orchids can be used as sedatives that can become addictive later. These hallucinogenic orchids, when brewed into tea, can make a person lose their senses and fall into a deep sleep.

Shamans refer to this state as the first step to heaven which presents you with the chance to meet the spirit of your loved ones.

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The Orchid of Death

During the show, we see this orchid near the people who have dies till now in the Kdrama. While it may have been first seen as a tattoo on Jin Hwa-young’s ankle, the moment director Shin saw it in her house after her death, his shock made us realise the dangers of this flower.

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In episode 4. In-kyung even pointed out that the flower looks like a person’s face which is the reason why it is also called the Ghost Orchid.

Altogether, this orchid has many names, but none of them is positive and is mostly connected to death.

More about the Blue Orchid

The orchid has been around since episode 1, but it was in episode 4 when we saw a whole tree filled with these flowers and it was in a place only known to Sang-a. Well not anymore, after she showed In-hye the place and marked one of the flowers as hers.

These flowers are definitely the call of death for the various characters on the show and it will exciting to watch who else will be receiving this blue orchid. On the other hand, it will also be intriguing to see how In-hye’s sisters will save her from this mark of death.

So until we get more clues about this mysterious yet deadly flower, let’s watch Little Women on Netflix.

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What are your questions and theories about the blue orchid? Let us know in the comments below!

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Riya Singh
Riya Singh
Riya Singh has a Bachelors in English and a Masters in Psychology. She's a K-drama enthusiast and has a writing experience of more than 2 years.

8 COMMENTS

  1. I love all oh Japanese Korean north south movies I’ve watched almost all on Netflix and had to read them all because I can’t speak any of their language great movies I’ve been watching for about 2 years on Netflix and they’re all great

  2. Little woman is a good show, and it is in English, I have watched a few movies, but all in English, I don’t read fast, so I don’t bother w/ the rest 🐩🐩🇩🇰

  3. U said it is very dangerous and it is connected to death but also u said when brewed into tea, people can lose their sense and fall into deep sleep. But in the kdrama first in joo smelled it and fall into deep sleep but after she woke up, it didn’t cause any death? how? Please reply me

  4. Why are not all of the k-dramas dubbed in English. Once you’ve watched Little Women, you will be hooked. Clearly, the South Korean’s have an incredible knack for originality, story telling, tastefulness, dress style and politeness. There is no constant political agenda being jammed down your throat.

    I hardly watch American television or movies as they have become so trite and political. American tv must now throw in some blacks, gays and let us not forget the transgenders. It’s become barfy.

    • You are so correct about the political correctness and throwing in gays and blacks and I’m sure transgenders will be next. I don’t watch TV anymore due to the politics. Sad state of affairs for our country.

  5. My favourite colours is Blue.
    the only plant I buy is Blue Orchids from Tesco (local Store). After watching episode 6. I saw my blue Orchid plant staring at me- It Made me think–loll

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