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Each episodes worth to watch and ended nicely
I've just have finished all of the episodes recently. Not gonna lie,I cry all the time in every episodes. It's really emotional if you imersed yourself in it,I really loved how Rowoon carry his role as Choi Jun Woong the most. He's really adorable! Not to mentioned Gu Ryeon and Mr Lim,they always being cold-hearted to him all the times but as the episodes when by,they're warmed up to him. I really love chemistry between Mr Park and Gu Ryeon as well,eventhough it didn't shows much but stories about their past making me shed tears. Eventhough they're having hard times as Grim Reapers,they didn't failed to show affection to each others in the end. I think it wasn't quite exceed expectations by most viewers that it should be more affectionate,but for me this is enough. Since this kdrama genre is isn't romance(please corrected me if im wrong). Every Grim Reapers in the RM department has dark pasts except for Jun Woong since he's been there for 6 months by accident. But his presence in the team has been lightening up the moods,in many ways. I definitely reccomend this Kdrama to my friends and families eventhough it's often mentioned of suicides and other criminal scenes and stuffs. For me,this drama is the best one I've watched in 2022. I'm not gonna lie since it's exceeded my expectations,I would rewatched it since some episodes is really hilarious that didn't fails to make me laugh. And of course,everyone's(viewers) have different opinions and perspectives/tastes and might won't agree 100% with what I say,but I really do hope that no one would rate it less than 5 stars since,this drama is really not that bad. The casts potrays each characters given so well,for me,this kdrama is a masterpiece that deserves more recognitions. (Please do excuse if there's any errors in my review since English is not my first language). Definitely worth to airs season 2 because why not??it's really entertaining.Was this review helpful to you?
"I don’t want tomorrow to come."
EVERYONE THAT FATE BRINGS TOGETHER MUST PART AT LEAST ONCE, WHETHER THEY LIKE IT OR NOT. — Koo RyeonFrankly I don't have anything to say regarding objective facts(statistics, data, quotes, etc.) about the kdrama. All I want to say is, this was a startlingly good kdrama.
My review is going to be heavily biased, as I really, really unashamedly love this kdrama with all my heart. So if you're expecting a relatively "objective" review with pros and cons, this isn't the review for you (actually, majority of my reviews aren't).
The series follows protagonists Jun-Woong, Ryon, and Ryung Goo as they traverse difficult and emotionally tense situations trying to save people from the brink of death under the crisis management team, "RM". RM is a temporary branch of Jumaedung, essentially this drama's version of South Korea's afterlife. I specifically point out South Korea because at some point in one of the episodes, it's possibly implied there's different afterlives depending on the country. I *think.*
Additionally, the trio deal with their own struggles with their pasts and presents. Jun-Woong is a likeable protagonist, written to mean well while at the same time still being as sensitive to issues as he can even if he doesn't have the experience or capability to fully understand and/or empathise. Ryon and Ryung Goo grow on you after 1 or 2 episodes with them. Especially when you find out why they're doing the job that they do...
I've struggled with depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation often in the past, and still do now. Every now and then there are those thoughts that haunt me and there's always the fear that one day I'll give in and, well, you know. But Tomorrow has provided me a drastically different lens to view my situation in. Not just about suicide, but about living and choosing how I live, too.
All these stories were poignant and wonderful, every episode made me tear up even if that wasn't the intention. Each episode is meaningful and there's always a takeaway from them no matter how small or subtle. Episodes 6 and 7(the latter being my absolute favourite) were the ones that stood out the most for me, everything from story to soundtrack and premise of it. Episode 2 comes in close as well.
For the sake of transparency, I will admit that Ep7 and 2 deal with issues that I myself have dealt with personally in my life, and the consequences of such mirror mine in some way. These fictional depictions of traumas are traumas that I myself can relate to.
Ep7's Bo Ram and her confidence was empowering. Ye-Na's backstory was emotional and beautifully poignant. I particularly liked the sequence at the end Ye-Na has in her mind, it was fantastically done even with no words.
I hardly grow attached to many kdrama characters, but after spending so many episodes with these three(and sometimes other Jumaedung staff) have made so much of an impact on me after seeing how they work and make decisions. The ideas this kdrama puts forth and the wonderful quotes that spawn from it are beautiful and very much worth witnessing.
This kdrama came at a time where despite faring better mentally and emotionally than past years, I was still very vulnerable and uncertain. As I've mentioned, there are times where I have felt suicidal and in those moments I desperately wish to hear certain things. My experiences don't account for every single person with similar struggles out there, and I don't claim they do, but this kdrama helped me personally. It reminded me of concepts, ideas, things I can keep in mind in the future and even now. The dialogue and thinking these characters have, like Joong Gil(the stoic reaper you'll see pretty soon), are realistic enough to be believable. I've heard, seen, and with some phrases even echoed, these sorts of thoughts and words. I've given, and I've been on the receiving end. Dealing with the suicidal often requires tact and caution, and despite how abrasive Ryon can be initially, it's surprisingly believable how the people they're helping react.
To conclude, I wasn't kidding when I said I really liked this kdrama. One of my top favourites in recent memory *for sure*, and it's probably staying that way for a long, long time. I'm glad I didn't drop this when I wanted to, and finished it when I did. Worth a watch, and worth a rewatch too. If you're into social issues in S.Korea being depicted and grappled with in a kdrama, and can stomach suicide, you might enjoy this like I did.
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it's a great topic.. and very different too
this was a very emotional drama..I'd watched it when it first aired and I still remember it and what I felt during the watch..🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻
I can't re-watch it because of how sensitive and emotional the topic is.. ❤️🩹
I loved it through and through.. 🫶🏻🫶🏻
the cast was the perfect as there could be..❤️❤️
but omo Lee Soo Hyuk❤️🔥 .. if only he was given more screen time and more importance.
and his voice.. he definitely should have had more dialogues.
🩷🩷🩷
everyone else did amazing too.. the visuals were great as we're the acting and action
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A importância do amanhã
Sou muito fã do Ro Woon então resolvi assistir por ele ser um dos protagonistas e acabei me surpreendendo com o drama .Ele aborda temas pesados e vidas tristes que deixam você com aquele sentimento apertado porém depois que a equipe de prevenção resolve tudo vem uma alegria e a vontade de assistir o próximo episódio pra ver mais do universo de jummadung .
Achei muito legal a história de cada um dos membros da equipe e adorei que colocaram os personagens na dinastia joseon que tem uma temática super diferente do que a série propõe e não te deixa enjoar fácil do seriado .
Só achei as músicas fracas , podia ter alguma do SF9 né rsrs . Também achei o episódio do cãozinho meio sem sentido e devem ter feito para dar 16 episódios , é o mais chatinho .
Recomendo muito pra quem curte ação e dramas com plot twist !!
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Light at the end of the tunnel
Tomorrow had been sitting on my watchlist since 2022, and I finally gathered the courage to watch it. Even then, I wasn't fully prepared for how emotionally intense it would be. The show tackles some incredibly sensitive topics that caught me completely off guard. If you're planning to watch this ,I'd say make sure you're in the right headspace because it can be quite traumatic.I can’t exactly say that I enjoyed it because it was too intense. Despite that, I keep watching because I wanted to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Healing isn't quick or easy, and the drama never pretends otherwise. Every story carries a message of hope and a meaningful lesson, which makes the emotional journey worthwhile.
The fried chicken episode and the final three episodes were my favorites because we finally got to learn Mr. Park's and Ms. Koo's backstory. I'd been waiting for their story since the very beginning, and while it was a long wait, it was worth it but their ending was really ambiguous. I felt bit unsettled bcz of it.
The show gave me similar vibes to Hotel Del Luna, but if I had to choose one to rewatch, I'd pick Hotel Del Luna. Tomorrow is much heavier emotionally, and I don't think it's a drama for everyone.
One thing I wish the show had included was a love interest for Rowoon or even a lil cute crush. It could have added a little warmth and humor to balance the darker themes.
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Shoet stories within the plot
(First of all, I would like to apologize for my english as I'm not a native speaker). If you are doubting whether watching this series or not, do it. The first chapters may be a little slow as they are kind of an introduction to the overall of the series but, as they pass, the better they are. This is my first review as I'm usually lazy to write one but this series really deserves it. It'strue that the general plot / story is a bit slow, but as every chapter tells a new story is very nice. The acting and stories are so emotional i cried easily in more than two chapters but not only because of sadnes but also because of happiness and relief.Was this review helpful to you?
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My comfort drama?
Tomorrow is a truly powerful drama. Honestly, I didn’t expect to enjoy it this much, but it completely surprised me—and it’s definitely a show I would rewatch many times.Before starting it, I was a bit hesitant because I thought there might be a romance between Kim Hee-sun’s character and Rowoon, which I wasn’t really interested in. I’m so glad I gave it a chance anyway, because I would have missed out on something really special.
What stood out the most to me were the meaningful cases, the harsh but real truths they presented, and the way each intervention led to genuine changes in people’s perspectives. I found myself getting emotional in every episode. The sense of catharsis at the end of each story was incredibly impactful.
The character development is strong, and the plot is thoughtfully written. This drama really makes you reflect on life and the value of every individual’s story.
Also, huge credit to the cast—they all did an amazing job.
P.S. Lee Soo-hyuk was especially captivating in this role. I might have a soft spot for tsundere characters, but I also appreciated how his character gradually confronted and overcame his trauma.
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Going up there with my favorites
Look, I don't catch feelings very often. In fact, it takes a lot to get me to tear up. But this show? Yeah, I actually had to pause it a few times to compose myself. To me that says everything about a series, from the writing to the actors. Honestly, if the ending hadn't felt a tad bit rushed it likely would have earned a 10!At first I watched it because I'm a sucker for Grim Reaper stories. Why? I couldn't say, but I love them when they're done well. Granted the initial disclaimer gave me a moment's pause, so I proceeded with caution. I'm so glad I did. For anyone who has felt hopeless, helpless, and clinging to tiny threads of happiness, this show is so satisfying. It validates one's feelings while skillfully challenging them at the same time. Also, for those who love someone dealing with this, it's an eye-opening look at those struggles.
The cast was perfectly chosen, and the character storylines nicely woven together. Nothing in the soundtrack jumped out at me, but that's probably the point. While I might not recommend this to a first-time K-Drama watcher, to the experienced fan it's certainly well worth a look!
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Great Acting, A Bit Of A Downer
This drama has fantastic acting from both the main cast as well as one off side characters. The stories are compelling and well written. If you want a drama that moves you, this one has that in spades. However, I must warn that it is a bit of a tear jerker, and the heavy topics can be a little bit of an emotional tole if you are perhaps in a rough space, or watch too many back to back so keep that in mind. Lastly, it doesn’t have much in the ways of romance if that’s what you’re here for. All in all a great show, although I doubt it’s one I’d rewatch often.Was this review helpful to you?
This is the definition of a beautifully done show.
The fantasy story is emotional and unique, daring to touch some very sensitive problems when portraying the life story of different unfortunate souls. It’s amazing how the heartbreaking situations can have heartwarming outcomes thanks to the effort of our lovely grim reapers. And the revenge that comes afterwards are so just and satisfying!The actings are phenomenal. Just from the look they give each other we could tell thousands of love, pain, hatred but also longings. The chemistry from the main couple is so good and the interactions between the CM team members are so cute!
The characters are very beautifully presented with wide range of emotions and development. And it’s a fashion show every time our boss Goo appears. The visuals from our characters are top-notch!
The atmosphere is mostly serious but sometimes also funny. Dealing with difficult issues regarding life and death, the natural humor that we occasionally get is very appreciated.
The effects are good too. The OST are soo beautifully sad and seeing the different aspect of filming by drones are also cool. Love how iconic the teleportation looks and sounds here.
Overall, it’s definitely a must see if you’re looking for something unlike your typical Kdrama. But brace yourself for the onions cutting ninja!
P/s: can we please get a season 2 please I miss them so much!
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sooo good
I never but never cry because of kdramas but this series made me bawl my eyes out especially the episode with the dog omg.Great cast, I also loved how they showed everyone’s background.
Loved the way they showed sensitive topics such as eating disorders, depression, rape.
the cast is soooo good, their acting was immaculate and I got so attached to the characters.
it has a bit of everything and is definitely one of my favorite kdramas at the moment.
i mainly watch romance kdramas so I did think I’d actually complete it but I couldn’t stop watching.
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Leaving a bad taste, in a less poetic sense
When I firsted started watching this drama I didn't really have any high hopes of what to come, and I wasn't wrong. This kdrama instead of telling a refreshing story about the victims of suicide, it felt more as if I was watching those highschool stop suicide PSAs. The main three reasons that got me to this thought was from the overall storytelling, character motives, and actions that these characters partake in.STORYLINE:
The main gist of the story is our main character Choi joon-woong after encountering two grim reapers koo Ryeon and Lim Ryung Gu, joon-woong trying to stop a suicide, he ends up in a coma, which causes him to become half human and half spirit, which leads our main character joon-woong to join the grim reapers in their work of helping individuals with suicide and the prevention of those suicides. The storyline itself is mostly feels repetitive, the same things happen just in different situations, first our main characters will go out to help a suffering individual, second they will be stuck on how to help them, third they will only have a few minutes let till the person goes through with their suicide, last the main characters will somehow find a way to talk them out of it and cure their depression completely; and the last sequence is what I have with this kdrama, it diminishes the real feelings of these depressed characters and the storylines creates that after one talk with someone who suffered for so long can just "get over their depression with a few minutes of words of encouragement, which doesn't bring any actual satisfaction to the storylines that just have been created, they build up these storylines of these characters just to complete it in one or two episodes from not even major actions in the character life but a motivational speech given by the main characters that hold no substance to the suffering individuals life outside from that one scene. The plot of the show doesn't draw actual realistic conclusions but idealized version of a conclusion that doesn't give the characters any way out of the miserable situation that they are in. An example that comes to mind is the first and second episode, this episode is meant to build the story and how it will progress through out the season. We see the first victim and the build up to how she got where she is. but instead of seeing a story about how she was properly helped our main character just give her a speech and tells her she really doesn't want to die; and it works somehow, all the years of psychological torture that was brought upon this victim from her bully just goes away. the PTSD and the depression just vanished. seen by the decreasing of the percentage of her likelyness to commit suicide, the only Good thing that is given to the victim is that her bully is found out to be a bad person. It doesn't satisfy the actual story that was just built up and the bullying shown to have caused the victim her issues felt less important and more of something that could just be cured from a simple laugh and a wanting to live.
CHARACTER MOTIVES:
The second issue that arise is the motives of the characters not only in the suicidal individuals but our main character himself. We are first introduced to our main character as a guy looking for a job and struggling to fit into the job market, and when he ends up in the coma, his motive are shown from him wanting to wake up and be with his family once more, but after those few scenes, we barely get a glimpse of these motives that where once introduced, our main character feels more like a side character in his own story. Koo Ryoan our female lead feels more intriguing then our actual main character. Joon-woong is supposed to be in his late 20s but acts like a child most of the time, never expressing his motives, but rather whining and complaining about situations rather then trying to figure them out. The only character motive that is fully brought to the front are Koo Ryeon and park jung gil(escort grim reaper) while the writers of this story fleshed these two out, I geuse they forgot to flesh other characters out as well in the process. Back to the suicidal individuals, as soon as a new character is brought into the for-front of the story to be saved they are given these back stories that serve a purpose to their motives on why they don't want to live, and those back stories work but after those back stories we don't actually see the perspectives of these individuals, nor rather how these motives have affected their relationships throughout the story, the kdrama mentions often how the suicides of other affects the living to but we don't see these suicide characters lives, their wanting, nor motive from a deeper sense, ever is very surface level, nothing is deeper then it seems, episode 3 prove that point when looking at the best friend of joon-woong who is planning on killing himself, rather from see a his perspective from a deeper lense or why his motive for killing himself have gotten this deep we see a back in time episode focusing on one event of the characters live rather then the affects that the coma has done to the best friend nor why this is his last straw at life. The main struggle the best friend faced when wanting to get into school and dealing with his sudden loss of his best friend is cleared from eating fried chicken, and that wouldn't be a problem if the story didn't add the decreasing of the likelyness to dies because that fried chicken didn't solve his problems nor did it should a conclusion in the motives on why the Best friend wanted to kill himself. That episode didn't even draw back to joon-woong own character development nor showed a growth in the main characters motives to wake up.
CHARACTER ACTIONS:
lastly one of the major issues I had with this kdrama was the development of character rather the lack there of. Joon-woong at the end of each job never grew as a person nor had any change in his ideas, he felt constant, he would learn something one episode but the next episode do something the contradicted what growth he had. One major that comes to mind when looking at development, and not only development but all three ideas mentioned in the story, is Sin Ye Na, who was the suicidal individuals suffering with an eating disorder in episodes 7-8 when where first introduced to her she seems happy and content untill the story starts to focus on her and what she truly is going through, her motives and actions come to the for-front of the story but when it comes time to actually deal with it...we see scenes of her feelings and those scenes escalates to her attempt which ends with our main character she barely knows doing the exact thing she hated which was judge her on her appearance, and then he does another speech he's been doing through out the entire story that convinces this victim that she should love her self. Even saying this annoys me . The fact stands that the story tries to run with this and shows how the character is struggling but from on person telling her she's just good the way she is it stops her eating disorder immediately. No progress is made. Nothing was actually addressed we learn about her having an eating disorder and it's fixed right after. The story builds it up to be this extremely prevalent thing in the suicidal individuals life that she can't stop and it has been engraved in her since highschool but as soon as we are learned about it, the author wrap the story up. It frustrating to see this because this story is supposed to be this inspiring story about mental health and the trials and tribulations that someone has to get to take their lives and how that can be prevented, but it doesn't do that is uses these mental illness rather the the main focus, a backdrop on a dramatize story to get the audience entertained. As this drama tries to spread a message about the mental health, it bring old stereotypes into pace , such as mental health could be stoped if people really tried hard enough, this drama felt like a cop out. It didn't bring in thing into conversation , it sometimes made these characters look like they didn't want out of their situations rather then people who where stuck in their situations. This drama could have worked but it didn't they add these big ideas but never went anywhere with them nor did they try to address to actually issues that mental health had.
This drama on its own is the kind of drama you have to close your brain and watch, the acting wasn't the best, I don't know if it wasn't from directing but the actors themselves but it just didn't feel like anything in the story was actually being taken seriously....well at the end of the day the kdramas out and these are just my opinions.
(Sorry for grammar mistake and run on sentences, I just be writing stuff as soon as they come to mind )
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