Series synopsis
Heavenly Ever After, also known as 천국보다 아름다운 is a South Korean sci-fi & fantasy drama television series that premiered on JTBC on April 19, 2025. It ended on May 25, 2025. It was created by Kim Sok-yun, Lee Nam-kyu, Kim Soo-jin. It stars Kim Hye-ja, Son Suk-ku, Han Ji-min and Lee Jung-eun.
After life's ups and downs, a loving couple separated by death reunites in heaven — only to discover he's in his thirties while she's in her eighties.
Premise
After life's ups and downs, a loving couple separated by death reunites in heaven — only to discover he's in his thirties while she's in her eighties.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kim Hye-ja as Lee Hae-sook
- Son Suk-ku as Ko Nak-joon
- Han Ji-min as Som-i
- Lee Jung-eun as Lee Young-ae
- Cheon Ho-jin as Center Director
- Ryu Deok-hwan as Pastor
- Jeong Ji-an as Soulless
- You Hyun-soo as Mandu
Supporting cast
- Choi Hee-jin as Sonya
- Joo Min-kyung as Park Jong Gu [Nak Jun's mother]
Guest cast
- Joo Ye-rin as Screenwriter Oh (Eps 12)
- Kim Se-yeon as Bijou
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 12 | April 19, 2025 | May 25, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Devoted to caring for her beloved Ko Nak-joon, Lee Hae-sook performs a detested job daily. But when he passes, she prepares to meet him again in Heaven. |
April 19, 2025 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Upon reuniting with the young Nak-joon, Hae-sook struggles to get used to their age gap. Furthermore, she finds herself haunted by a mysterious woman. |
April 20, 2025 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 The arrival of a mysterious, beautiful woman looking for Nak-joon upends Hae-sook's bliss. Later, Hae-sook embarks on a journey to revisit her past. |
April 26, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | JTBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 19, 2025 |
| Last aired | May 25, 2025 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Saturday, Sunday at 22:30:00 |