Seven years after his last romantic comedy, “Matrimonial Chaos,” actor Son Suk Ku returns to the romantic-comedy genre with the captivating Korean drama “Heavenly Ever After,” alongside an impressive cast lineup. Here’s everything you need to know about the new series, which explores the true meaning of life and love.
New Korean Drama “Heavenly Ever After”: Plot, Cast, and Premiere Date
The latest collaboration of director Kim Suk Yoon, writer Lee Nam Gyu, and writer Kim Soo Jin, “Heavenly Ever After,” might make us wonder whether we will reunite with our loved ones in the afterlife.
Director Kim Seok Yoon is a renowned director who created the hits “The Light in Your Eyes,” “My Liberation Notes,” and “Behind Your Touch.” Writer Lee Nam Gyu is known for his work on “Daily Dose of Sunshine,” “Behind Your Touch,” and “Duty after School,” while writer Kim Soo Jin’s popular works include “Beyond Evil,” “Mad Dog,” and more.
This new drama is their latest collaboration following “Awl” in 2015,” “Detective K 2: Secret of the Lost Island” (2015), and “The Light in Your Eyes” also known as “Radiant” in 2019.
“Heavenly Ever After” Storyline
The new Korean drama “Heavenly Ever After” is a heartfelt romance that transcends life and death.
Lee Hae Sook is the only woman in her 80s in heaven. Unlike other residents in heaven, she keeps her age and appearance in heaven as she was when she died. Ko Nak Joon’s compliment on her appearance before he died inspired her decision to keep her look in heaven.
To her surprise, when she meets her husband, Ko Nak Joon, he has chosen to appear as he did in his 30s, leaving them both in shock and awkward silence.
“Heavenly Ever After” Cast and Character
Kim Hye Ja as Lee Hae Sook
Veteran actress Kim Hye Ja portrays Lee Hae Sook. Director Kim Suk Yoon, who previously worked with the actress in “I Live in Cheongdam-dong” in 2011 and “The Light in Your Eyes” in 2019, created the project with the actress in mind. He also praised her for successfully delivering an outstanding comedic performance with ease.
Son Suk Ku as Ko Nak Joon
Prominent actor Son Suk Ku plays Ko Nak Joon, Lee Hae Sook’s husband. The drama marks his comeback to the rom-com genre since his 2018 drama “Matrimonial Chaos,” where he starred alongside Bae Doo Na, Lee El, and Cha Tae Hyun in 2018.
Son Suk Ku accepted this role in “Heavenly Ever After” because he admires Kim Hye Jya. He shared that whenever he watches her, he often thinks she is the essence of acting itself. He also noted the veteran actress that she never rushes, even during rehearsal.
Han Ji Min as So Mi
Han Ji Min plays a mysterious character named So Mi. She is a mysterious woman who appears suddenly in front of Ko Nak Joon and Lee Hae Sook. This drama series marks Han Ji Min and Kim Hye Ja’s reunion after six years since “The Light in Your Eyes.”
Lee Jung Eun as Lee Young Ae
Lee Jung Eun portrays Lee Young Ae, Lee Hae Sook’s loyal right-hand successor, when she was a moneylender from the Ilso gang. For her, Hae Sook was her parent and mentor.
The production team commented, “The drama begins with the death of our main character Lee Hae Sook. The first episode will reveal who she was and the life she lived,” adding, “With the bold transformations of Kim Hye Ja and Lee Jung Eun, the show will highlight the unique ‘friendship’ between these two characters, who are both family and a couple. Please look forward to it.”
Chun Ho Jin as the Director of Heaven Support
Veteran actor Chun Ho Jin plays the warm and charismatic Heaven Support director. As an authoritative figure who pays attention to detail, he immediately marks Hae Sook through CCTV as someone to watch.
This drama marks his reunion with the director after their previous work in “My Liberation Notes.” This drama is also his reunion with the writer Kim Soo Jin after “Beyond Evil,” and Kim Hye Ja after “Countries Diaries.”
Ryu Deok Hwan as A Young Pastor
Ryu Deok Hwan plays a young pastor of Heaven’s Church who is longing for new church members. However, since repentance place is no longer needed in heaven, he is always seen relaxing in an empty church. However, when he meets Lee Hae Sook, his monotonous routine shifts, and he experiences what “heaven” is like. This drama will be his reunion with the senior actress Kim Hye Ja after their previous work in “Countries Diaries.”
“Heavenly Ever After” Release Date
Watch the premiere of “Heavenly Ever After” on April 19, 2025, at 10:45 p.m. KST on JTBC and Netflix. The series has 12 episodes, with new episodes on Saturday and Sunday.
Watch the official trailer for “Heavenly Ever After” below.
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