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Drama: Heavenly Ever After
Revised romanization: Cheonkukboda Areumdawoon
Hangul: 천국보다 아름다운
Director: Kim Suk-Yoon
Writer: Lee Nam-Kyu, Kim Soo-Jin
Network: JTBC
Episodes: 12
Release Date: April 19 - May 25, 2025
Runtime: Saturday & Sunday 22:30
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

Lee Hae-Sook (Kim Hye-Ja) dies at the age of 80. During her life, she became the head of her household overnight due to her husband Ko Nak-Joon's accident. After that, she worked hard to support her family alone. Now, at the Heaven Admission Counseling Office, she makes the decision to live as she is now at the age of 80 for her life in Heaven. She made that choice because her husband told her "You were pretty in your 20's and you were also pretty in your 40's, but you are the prettiest now."

She arrives in Heaven with the same appearance she had before her death and she reunites with her husband Ko Nak-Joon (Son Suk-Ku), who has the appearance of his himself from his younger days. Ko Nak-Joon is surprised by his wife's 80 year old appearance and Lee Hae-Sook is surprised by her husband's 30 year old appearance. It turns out, Lee Hae-Sook is the only person who has chosen not to return to her youthful days in Heaven. Meanwhile, Ko Nak-Joon works as a postman in Heaven. He delivers letters of wishes from Earth. He died before his beloved wife Lee Hae-Sook, but built a pretty house in Heaven and waited for her there. Finally, they reunite and begin their life in Heaven.

Notes

"Heavenly Ever After" takes over JTBC's Saturday & Sunday 22:30 time slot previously occupied by "The Art of Negotiation" and followed by "Good Boy" on May 31, 2025.

Cast



Kim Hye-Ja	Son Suk-Ku	Han Ji-Min	Lee Jung-Eun	Cheon Ho-Jin
Lee Hae-Sook	Ko Nak-Joon	Som-I	Lee Young-Ae	center director

Ryu Deok-Hwan

pastor

Heaven Support Center



Jung Ji-Ahn	Jo Min-Kook	Kim Woo-Hyun	Shin Uk
Soulless	Heaven 1	Heaven 2	employee

Heaven



Shin Min-Jae	Kim Choong-Gil	Yoo Hyeon-Soo
Jjajang	Jjampong	Mandu

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Heaven Station



Park Eun-Woo	Jung Yu-In	Jung Ye-Na	Lee Su-Bin
interviewer (ep.1)	guide (ep.1)	guide (ep.1)	guide (ep.1)



Choi Hyo-Sang	Lee Young-Joo	Park Si-Won	Kim Si-On
dog memento man (ep.1)	Lee Young-Joo (ep.1,6)	firefighter (ep.1)	rescuee (ep.1)

Lee Hae-Sook's Group



Park Woong	Park Jae-Chul	Shin Su-A	Kim Jung-A	Ko Eun-Bi
Ko Nak-Joon (elderly)	Lee Young-Ae's dad	Lee Young-Ae (child)	caregiver (ep.2)	Lee Hae-Sook (child) (ep.3)



Lee Young-Hee	Na Jong-Min
Lee Hae-Sook's grandmom (ep.3)	blind date (ep.3)

Hell



Cheon Ho-Jin	Park Soo-Young	Cha Seo-Hyun	So Young-Mi	Kim Jeong-Nam
King Yeomra	Manager	Hell grim reaper (ep.5)	Yoo Seon-Yeong (ep.5)	Cho Sam-Gu (ep.5)



Jang Ho-Joon	Jung Min-Gun	Lee Dong-Chan	Han Mi-Ja	Shin Jun-Chul
high school student (ep.5)	high school student (ep.5)	elderly couple (ep.5)	elderly couple (ep.5)	cult leader (ep.5)



Park Young-Min	Park Ga-Eun	Kim Chul-Moo	Kim Ji-Oh	Woo Sung-Eun
adulterer (ep.5)	adulterer (ep.5)	Heaven-dweller (ep.5)	lawyer (ep.5)	monitoring room staff (ep.5)

Kim Moon-Sik

Gaeddong's master (ep.5-6)

Park Cheol-Jin's Group



Kwak Moon-Ja	Lee Hyun-Ho
Park Cheol-Jin's wife (ep.4)	photographer (ep.4)

Mr. Hwang's Group



Kong Ho-Suk	Jung Eun-Young
Mr. Hwang (ep.4)	eyeglass shop staff (ep.6)

Ragpicker's Group



Kim Tae-Yoon	Son Jong-Hwa
debtor's daughter (ep.1,6)	ragpicker (ep.1,6)

Kang Young-Suk's Group



Jo Joo-Kyung	Oh Min-Jung
cafe owner (ep.6)	funeral home staff (ep.6)

Lee Young-Joo's Group



Kim Wook	Lee Soo-Bin	Jo Young-Mi
Jung Chan-Woo (ep.6)	Jung Bo-Ram (ep.6)	wedding guest (ep.6)

Others



Kim Ki-Hwan	Kim Man-Ho	Nam Soo-Hyun	Jo Woo-Jin	Joo Boo-Jin
Jang Gi-Hwan (ep.1)	market vendor (ep.1,6)	debtor's son (ep.1)	grim reaper (ep.1)	Park Gap-Rye (ep.2)



Hong Seong-Gwan	Baek Eun-Kyung	Choi E-Jun	Kim Yong-Joon	Ha Na-Ri
animal shelter staff (ep.2)	shaman (ep.2)	phone booth boy (ep.3)	movie director (ep.4)	Bijou's master (ep.4)



Park Sung-Yeon	Kang Jung-Woo	Shim Jae-Wan	Lee Chun-Moo	Jung Yoon-Young
Cream's master (ep.4)	Mungchi's master (ep.4)	Lee Ju-Young (ep.5)	Yeong-Cheol (ep.6)	widowed dad (ep.6)

Additional Cast Members:

Kang Gyu-Rim - Yeong-Cheol's friend (ep.6)
Shin Tae-Yang - Yeong-Cheol's friend (ep.6)

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Episode Ratings

Date	Episode	AGB
Date	Episode	Nationwide	Seoul
2025-04-19	1	5.8%	6.8%
2025-04-20	2	6.1%	7.2%
2025-04-26	3	6.0%	6.8%
2025-04-27	4	6.4%	7.2%
2025-05-03	5	5.9%	6.4%
2025-05-04	6	6.7%	7.1%
2025-05-10	7	-	-
2025-05-11	8	-	-
2025-05-17	9	-	-
2025-05-18	10	-	-
2025-05-24	11	-	-
2025-05-25	12	-	-

Source: AGB Nielson

Comments

Bea Mar 05 2026 4:50 am Tried watching this but it was too dull and draggy. The mismatched of the cast doesnt look appealing and convincing. Their concept of heaven and hell was too lousy to be taken seriously. Like, the souls would just hang around there like their lives on earth? Another lifetime that is too lonely and boring. Even their capacity of buying meals there depends on your wealth when you were still alive. They try to make it seem like people are doing better and are happy but the ahjumma's feeling is telling otherwise lmao. She always look mad and stress. Also, the employees doesnt seem like they fit there.

If you are looking for something to help with your insomnia, then try this therapy. This series will surely make you sleep early.

KimAyaza02 Feb 07 2026 12:40 pm I was amazed by this drama. The storyline was beautiful and touching. It revealed the human and animal sides of the story in great detail. I was especially impressed by the actors who played the animals. How could their acting be so similar with animals? It almost felt like they were animals. Your acting was incredible.

Sheila Lee-Brooks Jan 09 2026 10:34 pm I enjoyed this show so much. The cast did an amazing job. The plot was spot on. I cried and laughed. I highly recommend watching this show.

Kh Oct 08 2025 10:02 am Why all heaven staff are so rude hahaha arent they supposed to be kind

Brian V Sep 22 2025 6:28 pm Spoilers...

I now know why episode ten has a much lower ratings than the other episodes, it's full of flashback scenes that we've already seen. It's tedious to watch these scenes again and again.

I'm curious why Son-I didn't get a grape sticker for smashing a cup against Nak-Joon's head, making him bleed.

There seems to be a lot of ambiguity to what is allowed and not allowed, both while in Heaven, and to get into Heaven.

There wasn't enough of Joo Min-Kyung's character in this show. A lost opportunity.

Santa Jun 17 2025 2:11 pm Quite boring and slow paced show at even 1.5x speed. Nothing groundbreaking. Can skip.

Sunny Jun 10 2025 4:33 pm It wasn't a bad drama, but I do wish the story was actually about life in heaven after passing away rather than what it was. I think that would have been more entertaining.

Veggies Jun 10 2025 7:50 am Son Sok Ku & Han Ji Min acted really good!!! Love them! They should play another drama together as couple!

Erra Jun 06 2025 2:43 pm I never thought that this drama would be this good.. It's very hood written and made. The story is funny, heartwarming, romantic and gets great plot twist. Though for some people it is weird to have couples with so much age gap as lead male and female actors but it is what make this drama unique. Love the chemistry among actors here. Very very recommend this drama.

Hihihello Jun 06 2025 7:17 am @Gumiho yes, she passed away on January so it's like a tribute to her. Fun fact, her husband is the actor who played old Nakjoon in the drama.

Gumiho Jun 06 2025 6:58 am Who is the old lady at the very end after the drama ends? Was she asked to play the role first but died?

I am May 31 2025 9:21 pm I love this drama so.much. My favorite actor Sun Suk ku and my favorite Halmoni Kim Hye jin. This is a very heartwarming drama though a bit slow but still, I give this a rate of 9/10. A new story and teary eyes on dog story is heartbreaking. Im still a episode 10 but I heard they will not end up together ??. I do not know if Im going to finish the epi 11 and 12 if that is the ending. I will try, hope they will be happy.

Putri Tjondrokoesoemo May 31 2025 11:18 am The drama is really exciting and heartwarming. Even though the pacing is a bit slow, the plot twist makes it totally worth it. I absolutely loved the actor who played the pastor because he truly captured the behavior of a 5 year old that’s what really brought the drama to life for me. If I’m not mistaken, this is the second drama with Kim Hye Ja and Han Ji Min, right? Where they both play the younger and older versions of the same character? (Correct me if I’m wrong.) Seriously, it’s amazing.

Kira May 26 2025 7:25 pm What a beautiful and funny show!!! I loved it. I put my ideas/knowledge and religious beliefs about Heaven to the side, and just enjoyed it for the work of fiction that it is

Russell May 25 2025 12:29 pm I haven't watched the last two episodes yet, kind of afraid to. The whole set up in this show is the antithesis of what the Bible teaches about heaven and hell and the gospel, that I have a hard time understanding what they are trying to tell us about the characters in this screenplay. It's too fanciful. I will finish it but I hope it has a happy ending, not a sad one.

mimi May 25 2025 12:32 am I love this drama but Sonya seems to be a minor plot hole

Rita May 24 2025 8:43 pm Hope jajang gets to chew on that cop in hell. Due to the preview I wonder what their past lives were, did they suffer being together or was she his dad.

Maggie May 24 2025 4:49 pm I’m so confused. Lol. And I just needed to say it to people who could understand.

Jillibean May 24 2025 1:14 pm Han Ji Min always picks interesting parts. :)

Gin4 May 23 2025 1:13 pm What if this isn't the good place but twin peaks and *Hae-sook* landed up somewhere *wrong* due to the gift box after all.

unknown May 20 2025 11:03 am Does anyone know who the actors playing the hell guards are (Three guards who scanned Heaven-dweller, school bullies and old person killing by mouth)? Why couldn’t find their names anywhere?

Pommie May 20 2025 9:17 am Love the duality of Cheon Ho Jin's a center director and guy from hell. A greate veteran actor indeed.

Teodora May 17 2025 6:35 pm I love Somi! Very interesting story lines with reincarnation.

Friday May 16 2025 3:22 pm Kim Hye-Ja's acting is remarkable. She is a good example how to age! I aspire to be as beautiful as her when I reach her age! Her smile is so sweet!

Kdramawatcher May 15 2025 7:25 pm its really surprise me that Cheon Ho Jin is younger than Kim Hye Ja. Daaaang what's your secret ma'am? And obviously the acting skill!

Somi Suxx May 15 2025 9:29 am Can't stand watching Somi. Girl should be sent to hell.

Jillibean May 14 2025 10:36 am I am still enjoying this fiction fable. It certainly doesn't represent the Biblical picture of heaven and hell though. Don't go into watching this thinking that it does.

Pewpew May 13 2025 7:02 am Mini “Our Blues” reunion XD

Sa Ra May 13 2025 1:38 am I think Somi is the pastor's mother. She may left him because of her abusive husband. She possibly not dead yet and are roaming around the heaven while in coma.

Gia May 11 2025 9:10 pm Okay!! Who the heck is Som-I? I don't like her! How dare she fall in love in with Ko Nak-Joon? She is very inappropriate and fake, just send her to hell!

Horacio Baltic May 11 2025 4:00 pm I think the screenwriter is a kid. What a story. A boo boo boo dada dada lol!

Ninja May 10 2025 5:10 pm Just watched the recent episode and I gotta say, while I’ve enjoyed the show so far I’m considering dropping it. The pity party for someone who lived through the same hell and decided to bring that hell forward to another generation isn’t sitting well with me. “I thought that’s just how people lived?” was an acceptable reason for y’all? Top that with some serious grown man tantrums that even Son Sokku’s charm cannot redeem.

That line hit hard though “It was about how Nak-joon became a stranger whenever he was with his mother.” I’ll probably see if they can redeem this story with the next episode but I’m on the fence.

Danniah May 08 2025 4:57 am This drama is light and easy to watch. Not too intense nor emotional. I usually play it while eating or winding down before bed, and it’s just right for that.

It’s definitely not meant to be a deep take on heaven or hell, so don’t expect anything too philosophical.

I’m mostly just curious about who Somi really is. Hopefully, the next episodes will drop some hints.

If you’re looking for a chill, feel-good drama, I’d totally recommend this one.

Tiu May 04 2025 10:51 am To me best actor in the 4th episode: Cheon Ho-Jin

Tiu May 04 2025 10:49 am i did not like the 4th episode, but to me very very good work from Cheon Ho-Jin! Perfect! Best acting in this series in my opinion.

tiu May 03 2025 2:48 pm Good drama but the 4th episode was too much hell...

Hamidah Ashari Apr 30 2025 9:43 pm Love the drama nevertheless. Fav actor/actresses???

Grace Apr 30 2025 2:35 pm I am really enjoying this show, It has its moments of being confusing but I think it's gonna be similar to the good place, Not exactly like not a remake, But have similar vibes.

Winwin Apr 29 2025 11:09 am Until episode 4 it still confusing but entertain. If you can endure American Series unique story so you can understand this series. Yes kind of strange for some people and some part I feel so cringe, but look for episode 5 trailer, it looks like the problem will be up more.

Hatdog Apr 29 2025 10:17 am I find episode 2 weirdly written. You are in heaven for a reason yet people are judgemental to the old lady?? Lmao

Jillibean Apr 28 2025 9:54 pm The sixth drama of this writer I have watched. She always comes up with unusual, mysterious stories that keep me watching. Just be patient. She will reveal all mysteries by the end.

Reese Apr 28 2025 12:19 pm Still waiting for the next episode. I am really curious about this drama

Coklat Apr 27 2025 11:53 pm the story is too far-fetched, it doesn't look like they don't understand what religion is, heaven and hell, poor literature…

Feolllllp Apr 26 2025 9:41 pm Seems like My Liberation Notes vibes

Bobby P Apr 26 2025 4:24 pm Is the writer confused. There is bully, jealousy, hatred and short temper in this so called heaven. The only hanging me is the cast. But the story is unbelievable, how come it was heaven. Let see the following episode if the writer still confused. Lol

nunbusige Apr 22 2025 8:59 am if there’s kim hye ja, han ji min, and lee jung eun in the same drama, it’s surely gonna be sad and great !

Monster88 Apr 21 2025 5:07 pm I thought the girl in b&w clothes was her younger self. I never thought it was Sonya, I forgot the tuxedo cat. Her clothes gives hint. I cried on Benji and his hooman's scene T_T

Reese Apr 21 2025 10:46 am I really enjoy this drama. Waiting for the next episode.

Momo Apr 21 2025 8:52 am Setting/concept is kind of similar to the american series, The Good Place. Instead of going to heaven with all seemingly good thing, these people are actually mentally tortured by their fear and insecurity.

Lay Hong Apr 13 2025 11:41 pm Looking forward to Kim Hye-Ja, all time favorite veteran actress. Nvr fail to make me cry.

Jillibean Mar 19 2025 7:53 am Great cast and even a great title. I prefer titles with heaven in the title over those titles with the word hell in them. Lol!

Lia Mar 15 2025 3:56 am She was as Lee Shin's grandma in princess hours. I never watch her dramas after princess hours

Gaeul Mar 12 2025 7:23 am Whoa, Kim Hyeja, Han Jimin, and Lee Jungeun reunite after "The Light in Your Eyes" and "Our Blues", two of my most favorite dramas! Also, Son Sukku is in it too. This will surely be a masterpiece of 2025. Can't wait!

Kris Feb 23 2025 5:15 am I can tell this is going to be absolutely cute AND make me cry!! I'm excited lol

Cath Feb 15 2025 1:24 am hahaha.....nice! lookin' forward to this.

Chey Feb 10 2025 11:48 pm Uh oh! It's tissues time once again, my dear fellow Kdrama rabid fans. ?? Eagerly waiting for this!

Cha Jan 19 2025 4:19 am Im so excitedd for this cant wait

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Difference between revisions of "Heavenly Ever After"

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Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

Notes

Cast

Heaven Support Center

Heaven

Heaven Station

Lee Hae-Sook's Group

Hell

Park Cheol-Jin's Group

Mr. Hwang's Group

Ragpicker's Group

Kang Young-Suk's Group

Lee Young-Joo's Group

Others

Trailers

Episode Ratings

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