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now i like this kind of drama too
Firstly the cast is soo fiiine, I started watching this drama mainly becouse of Rowoon he amazed me with his acting skills for the first time in extraordinary you and this, it just felt so real. Also I really like the female lead too and her character, she has strong personality and she's also good in fighting. I loved the parts where she was fighting with the bad guys the most.Story? I really liked it and when i was thinking about watching it i had hard time choosing if i should, becouse the main reason is that i don't really like kdramas with gream reapers but this, it never made me feel bored and i was fascinated the whole time, i was waiting every week for new episodes. But i haven't watched it all yet so.....
And the only thing that it lacked was that this kdrama has only slight romance or even maybe none. its just about my preference but i think it would be better with it. Im right now on 13 and half episode so i can't really tell much but its ending in a few episodes so.
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The theme is interesting, but the drama is not
The Korean society seems more prone to suicide than most of countries. The theme is important, but the drama did not kept me interest in it .The way the afterlife organisation was constructed was annoying to me. Lots of holes with weird outcomes. The past story of the characters were very superficial, the different teams, etc.
STORY - maybe a message of hope to some people who are in a down part of their life. For them, please keep up! But nothing more...
Most of the suicide stories were very boring for me, but maybe lots of people can see themselves in those struggles.
ACTING - wonderful the lead actress. The other 2 members of her team were ok. And that is it.
MUSIC - do not remember any of the songs or melodies...
REWATCH - never. There isn't a single scene I would like to see again.
OVERALL - a different theme rapped up in a fantasy world of the death. I realised that there are thousands of grim reapers with nationality! Amazing!
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Not Your Usual Grim Reapers
Let’s talk about that soundtrack first — because if a theme song could slap you and say ‘this K-drama is going to be epic’, this one did exactly that. A good theme song is an indication that the kdrama is going to be worth it.Then Rowoon shows up and just ruins your standards for male leads forever. First time I’ve watched him act and now I get it — he steals the show without even trying. He plays Choi Jun-Woong, a human who becomes a Grim Reaper, after trying to save someone from jumping into the Han River.
That scene alone tells viewers what a kind, empathetic soul he is. The rest of the cast didn’t come to play either. We have the team manager from Hell — Koo Ryeon who has her own backstory (won’t give any spoilers here) and an employee named Lim Ryung-Gu whose own backstory will make you admire him more.
The only character who fits the whole Grim Reaper persona to the T is Park Joong-Gil (played by the very handsome, very talented Lee Soo Hyuk). I first saw him in Doom at Your Service and thought he’d do very well in a more action-packed mystery thriller. And he absolutely delivered in Tomorrow.
Every episode solves a new case, so if you’re into emotionally-loaded but binge-able shows like Extraordinary Attorney Woo, Legend of the Blue Sea, or Doom at Your Service, stop scrolling and start this one. Now. Don’t overthink it — you will not lose. If anything, you’ll gain bragging rights for spending 16 hours wisely.
Other than the fact that the cast did a great job and the plot is unqiue and interesting, most kdrama viewers will love it because the female lead doesn’t have a softened or washed down version. She is a strong and complex character that is not overly focused on love.
Although the kdrama deals with suicide prevention and the theme of life and death comes up multiple times, Tomorrow does an excellent job of not making it depressing, rather intriguing and empathetic. Even the ending isn’t some wishy-washy sappy ending but rather leaves viewers with a hopeful message about empathy and intervention.
If you want to heal through empathy, I highly recommend this kdrama.
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TOO RUSHED AND 0 CHEMISTRY
I binged it over 3 days and found myself fast forwarding half the episodes. More effort was given to aesthetics than to the dialogues which were bleak and not strong enough for the theme. IDK how these many liked it. Maybe I just saw better ones than this in this genre. The chemistry was very forced and due to lack of proper backstory the couple had not even a thread to romantic look between them. Also rowoon was very annoying and stupid with no character development. The rules of the reapers were vague and unclear as they were ONLY applied to the scenes to enable the story.As someone working in the mental health field, what I liked was how the problems were portrayed BUT I absolutely hated the way they were handled. Such serious issues like PTSD, Eating disorders, depression etc... that are serious enough to warrant suicide CANNOT be solved in minutes or through words of comfort alone. Their attempt to stop suicide was very lethargic contrary to what they say and that red light app was yucky. I cannot even remeber any ost.
overall a decent watch which satisfies your eyes but not your brain or heart
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Unique, edgy and brilliant
One of my top ten favourite kdramas from the past few years. Unforgettably sad, unforgettably funny. A fusion fantasy/scifi/healing drama about an understaffed, experimental and not very gentle team of Grim Reapers tasked with easing the pressure that Korea's high suicide rate is putting on an overcrowded Hell.A Korean Hell just for Koreans, by the way -- one of my favourite scenes has the head of the Grim Reaper Escort Team, Park Joong Gil (played by Lee Soo Hyuk), rescuing a group of Korean souls during WWII who were being stolen off to a Japanese Hell by a pair of Japanese Reapers!
The Team Manager of the euphemistically named Risk Management Team of the Jumadeung Corporation is a parolee from Hell. Koo Ryeon (played by Kim Hee Sun) has a tough love approach to her work. For example, scaring silly a van full of would-be suicides who are using online instructions, by driving the wrong way through traffic. They beg to be allowed to live. In other cases she uses her supernatural powers when scare tactics dont work.
Her only employee is Lim Ryung Gu (played by Yun Ji On) who refuses to work more than his 8 hr shift (so rebellious in SK context!). The Jade Emperor(ess), the CEO of the squeakily antiseptic white-walled corporate Jumadeung skyscraper, decides to add a recently comatose soul wandering freely as a temporary worker to the team. Choi Jun Woong (played by Kim Seok Woo a.k.a. Rowoon) had just begged the heavens to give him an employee ID card by any means, when he fell off a Han River bridge trying to stop a suicide jumper.
The Team is alerted to each case by a 'negative energy' alert monitor app and they use a variety of scifi methods to investigate each one: entering the subject's dreams or their memories (with very Matrix-like FX), observations of their work environments along with persuasion on a personal level.
Jun Woong slowly transforms Koo Ryeon's approach to suicide prevention as he matures from a bumbling and irrepressible newbie into a hugely compassionate and effective intervention agent. The absolute and pure warmth of Rowoon's performance elevates what would have been a grittily comic Reaper story into something only Korea could have produced, a full length (16 eps at 1hr ea.) clear-eyed depiction of the cascade of forces which drive a person to fear tomorrow more than death.
I stopped at over two dozen listing all of the misfortunes woven into the stories of the dozen or so individual cases the Team handles, Each crisis is developed in original ways, often with an interesting point of view. An excellent compilation of the pressures of life in Korea, some of which are universal but some of which are unique to the history and sociological culture of the peninsula.
One woman feels so guilty over not believing the stories of the suffering of the Korean 'comfort women' enslaved into prostitution by the Japanese Army of WWII because her best friend was taken by them, that she contemplates taking her life. The Team asks her to meet with another sufferer who wanted to see someone who had known their mutual friend before she passed away, and so their pain is sweetly dissolved through tears.
The IMF crisis which deprived so many families of their livelihoods is seen through the eyes of a little child who only remembers a miraculous birthday, and the fried chicken event staged by the team helps to save him as an adult struggling with exam failure. The threads connecting the past with the present have seldom been so delicately indicated,
The show balances the unchanged penalty for suicide in the afterworld as a crime, with deeply moving episodes portraying individual suffering which elicits compassion from the viewer. The joy of Tomorrow is two-fold; it is exhilarating to watch Koo Ryeon stomping the bejeezus out of all the cruel and thoughtless people who torment others to make themselves feel better, and Rowoon's unique ability to project sincere love and care is as always a pleasure. Compassion is the true message of this beautiful show.
A StudioN/MBC show, with the composers Jo Seung Woo and Won Ho Kyung. The creators of the show, the writers,-- Park Ran, Park Ja Kyung and Kim Yu Jin, and the directors, Kim Tae Yoon and Sung Chi Wook, deserve enormous credit. Hoping to see more of their work.
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Novel concept but unrealistic as a whole
I find the premise and concept of the drama to be quite novel as it's not a storyline I have watched before. However, I do feel that the drama tends to make these savior attempts of mentally distressed people quite simple. Sometimes, I don't think with mere words, you can really save a person who decides to die.There were some episodes in this drama that stood out for me. Particularly, the war veteran and the comfort women episodes as these can make people cry. The episode on the depressed dog was also a delight as I definitely did not expect them to narrate the story from a dog perspective. However, there were some episodes that I hated, particularly the ones where Rowoon's character was being annoying. Out of all the characters, I dislike the ML the most as he was loud and stupid sometimes. Overall, while the show is a nice watch, I don't think it's worth the time to rewatch as the story can get depressing due to the heavy subject matter it is trying to portray.
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Choro, choro e mais choro.
A forma como esse drama aborda a questão do suicídio de uma forma respeitosa e bonita (em forma de esperança), me fez terminar esse drama que eu estava enrolando em um dia.Saber que alguns dos casos abordados aqui, como as mulheres de conforto na Invasão Japonesa, assim a crítica em como o governo negligenciou e ainda negligencia seus veteranos de guerra e idosos, me fez ter um sentimento tão mal, tão forte em relação a isso.
E saber que atualmente, na época que assisti esse drama, o Japão não reconheceu o genocídio que cometeu durante as suas invasões me faz me sentir tão mal por todos esses povos.
E a questão de aposentadoria ser algo tão difícil para os idosos coreanos, principalmente aqueles que viveram o período de guerra, é de quebrar o coração.
A forma que o drama abordou o suicídio de uma forma delicada e respeitosa, foi divino. Até por que esse assunto, saúde mental, é considerado um tabu na Coreia e saber que esse é o quarto países no ranking de suicídio... Me fez pensar.
Sobre esse drama eu só tenho pontos positivos, principalmente:
- Elenco.
- Cinematografia.
- Enredo.
- Músicas.
- História.
O único ponto que eu posso talvez me atrever a reclamar é como eu queria mais desenvolvimento do relacionamento dos nossos queridos ceifadores, entendo que o fio deles foi cortado, mais imagina o quão lindo seria a história deles juntos assim, agora como ceifadores? Até por que eles não irão reencarnar.
Enfim, é um drama muito bom, digo também, uma obra magnifica que aborda assuntos pesados com respeito e delicadeza, o que deixa toda a situação mais leve de se ver. Esse drama são para pessoas que buscam algo profundo, sério mais delicado, com um certo alívio cômico entre as cenas.
Acredito que super vale a pena esse drama.
Terminado: 21/02/2024.
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an amusing but sensitive look into some deep issues: tears optional but likely
(TW: suicide and suicidal ideation) first off, it's necessary to praise the production team for this one. it was a brave choice to run with given the underlying subject matter, and the politics and social considerations around the topics of certain episodes. as you start watching, this may seem like a drama that does not take itself seriously and is at risk of devolving into a tropefest featuring white trucks of doom and grim reapers. it is actually a sensitively directed series exposing some of the types of personal interactions and societal issues that drive people towards suicidal behaviours. it would have been so, so easy to see it devolve into the type of preachy PSA trap that dramas such as Death's Game fell into, but it managed to resist the easy path and feels all the more meaningful for it.overall thoughts: manages to be light and funny but handles deep topics with the necessary gravitas and sensitivity.
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You will have a higher EQ after watching this !
When it comes to K-dramas that balance heart, humor, and humanity, Tomorrow stands out as a masterclass. The cast is a massive part of why this drama works so well—they’re magnetic, oozing chemistry and handling their roles with an incredible blend of nuance and depth. Watching them juggle comedy and tragedy so effortlessly was a treat, showcasing a balance even seasoned actors often struggle to achieve.One of the most compelling aspects of Tomorrow is its anthology-like storytelling. Each episode unravels a new story, shining a light on various social issues, making this series more than just entertainment—it's a conversation starter. The social commentary is where this drama truly soars. From bullying to bulimia, comfort women to elderly isolation, and the often-overlooked realities of the celebrity industry, Tomorrow dives deep.
Most notably, it tackles the weighty subject of suicide with unflinching honesty and profound empathy. As a mental health advocate, I was deeply moved by the show's ability to bring awareness to these topics so thoughtfully. The analogy that suicide is like being trapped in a burning building—choosing to jump rather than endure unbearable pain—was handled with such care, making the message resonate deeply. This show gave me a higher emotional understanding of the pain behind these decisions and the importance of compassion.
The sprinkling of romance was another unexpected but welcome element. I’m a sucker for understated, epic romances, and Tomorrow delivered. It was subtle, meaningful, and beautifully woven into the larger narrative without overshadowing the primary themes.
In short, Tomorrow is a drama that stays with you. It’s heartfelt, socially conscious, and emotionally resonant—a must-watch for anyone who wants their entertainment to leave an impact.
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processing. I really liked the idea of "helping people live when they want to end their lives" and I felt closer to the drama just because one of my dreams is to be a psychologist, so maybe that's why I liked the series so much. Anyways, I have nothing to criticize, I didn't find a single episode that bored me and it should have had a happy ending (ofc I cried at times, that just wouldn't be me)
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My legit comfort drama
This drama overall is an outstanding drama for me.its been a really long time since the last time there was a similar story to this one and finally tomorrow did not disappoint!I love how the efforts of trying to convey the messages to never scared of living for tomorrow through variety types of cases that was a really sensitive topic each one of them had.The scripts were written very carefully that I could spot comfort words repeatedly.
Acting skills performed by the leads Kim Hee Sun,Rowoon,Lee Soo Hyuk and Yoon Ji On were also felt real even though there was a lack of rowoon's sometimes but it didnt get the drama to downhill at all and I really cannot deny the fact that his acting has improved miles better than in his previous dramas .I believe he will eventually perform perfectly in his next projects as his role here in tomorrow had a full package of mixed emotions almost in every episode and i suppose he has already had an experience to live more characters like he did here soonn!!
Not to forget about the CGI too !! Certain scenes from the flashback of old times were so aesthetically made and directed.The director of this drama often worked in directing movies before so maybe that explains why i always felt the touch of a masterpiece like i was watching a movie when i was watching it.
If you're looking a good fantasy drama to binge watching,no doubt on this one for me .the ratings didnt justify this drama enough but nevertheless, its still a good one.dont look any further!
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I loved this drama, the main actors/actress all did phenomenally great. I wished we really did have Grim Reapers to save those from suicide. We have suicide prevention in the United States and I am probably sure South Korea has one too but is it working? This drama brings attention to this serious and horrific problem.
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