Surely Tomorrow

Love, Leaving, and Lingering Feelings

another rom-com that quietly tests your patience with questions—why not stay, why leave, why struggle so much just to hold on to a relationship? But then again, if all those questions were neatly answered, there wouldn’t be a drama at all. This is a show best watched without overanalyzing the logic and simply letting the emotions lead the way.

I watched this drama mostly because of Park Seo Joon, and he did not disappoint. He conveyed pain, hesitation, and longing with remarkable subtlety, making his character feel deeply human. His eyes alone carried conversations that words could not. The supporting cast complemented him well, adding layers of quiet tension and warmth to the story.

What worked best for me was the emotional atmosphere. The drama captures the feeling of loving someone at the wrong time, of wanting to stay but feeling forced to leave. It’s less about perfect choices and more about imperfect people trying their best.

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FL is cement cold addict and ML is an enabler, and the story drags on about that

I was kinda ok with ep 1, but the drama was so bad and I watched 1-4 in total agony, ONLY BC OF PSJ. By ep 5, it was very clear to me why this kdrama is so HEAVY - it is "slice of life" in a rehab program of a chronic addict who fought tooth and claw against her rehab and ML kept cajoling her into it.
Yeah she "loves him" but not really, she loves her addiction more.

To make the drama a success, the drama should have shown her rehab start a LOT earlier, and on FL's own initiative,
should have shown a LOT of her initiative and effort to rehab,
and the era after the clean up should have taken at least a quarter of the show.
Bc the drama did not show that, and just focused on how abusive she was and how much he allowed it, the drama is a toxic kollywood FLOP.

The drama drags on in toxic circles bc ***** FL IS AN ADDICT **** who has no intentions to stop**** AND ML IS HER ENABLER. ******

This is actually the old sexist kdrama trope, a weak cowardly woman who keeps running away at the first whiff of discomfort, and a "loyal" man "in love" who "takes care of her" by behaving like a fatherly figure who cleans up her messes and chases her around like a paid babysitter / psychiatric help.
To the usual sexist anio!!!! plot and stupid mistakes, this drama added addiction to alcohol and sleeping pills, so this is one of the most toxic if not THE Most toxic FL ever.

Luckily, eventually, ML had enough of her messes and stopped helping her, he would not budge until she cleaned up. THAT IS THE ONLY GOOD PART OF THIS SCRIPT.

FL is so cemented frozen that nothing is working on her, until him leaving for over 1 yr and permanently!!!! and that death. *** FL is extremely extremely weak.

The drama is just a modern version of old kdrama sexism, a VERY SUPER WEAK COWARDLY WOMAN.

FL is a super extra weak person. At the slightest problem, she runs away to take some pills and / or get drunk. And she has NO INTENTIONS TO STOP THAT, and ML keeps chasing her to stop that, and she keeps biting him bc she has no intentions to stop. Like in Dynamite Kiss.

LUCKILY, unlike Dynamite Kiss and many other toxic sexist dramas, this ML was smart enough to say ENOUGH!!!!! unless you clean up and show effort and dedication to me, I am not yours. The mistake as usual is that he stays in love with her anyways and just waits. Never moves on...

I started watching when the drama already aired ep 10. I watched ep 1-4 for PSJ only and I saw that the comments here showed that nothing changed. And it was not worth watching even for him. So I decided I did not need to watch ep 5-11. I just watched ep 12 to see how they end it.

Imo the drama got killed by dragging the start of the rehab "get clean and sober" phase.

Seems like most episodes do NOT show how FL cleaned up. She eventually cleaned up, seems like in the last 2 episodes? but still, FL stayed a proud arrogant oblivious COWARD.

At the very very end, literally in the last few minutes of the last episode, FL finally makes a step forward ML. But it is too late - the drama is already ruined.

The drama should have shown FL doing her work a lot earlier .... and then show how they started again. Bc that phase has problems too. We need to see that FL is gonna fall apart again at the slightest problem.

The drama ends with a confession but honestly I am not convinced that it would work - to be successful, the drama needs to show some conflicts after they get together, to "test" if FL cleanup was genuine.

I just finished ep 4 and then watched ep 12. I concluded that watching ep 5-11 would be a waste of time bc I already know what will be happening. I read the comments and it is clear that FL kept doing her addict thing and ML kept being the enabler until the very end.

I do NOT need to watch a rehab program in great detail.

So my assessment is that the drama got ruined by rehashing the pride and power struggle between an arrogant willful addict and a soft meek enabler. Yeah in real life that goes on forever too... BUT then there is the phase of the addict cleaning up and putting effort and struggling... and then a phase of "new life" after the addict cleans up, and it is as difficult. This drama just glosses over it. Which made the drama a flop.

I gave it a generous 6 out of 10 bc I am a fan of PSJ past dramas and bc FL actress is great and there is some other good acting.
But the plot is 1 star out of 10. The music is nauseating.


The drama ends with a confession but honestly I am not convinced that it would work - to be successful, the drama needs to show some conflicts after they get together, to "test" if FL cleanup was genuine.

We never got to see HOW FL got clean and sober. She was addicted to alcohol and sleeping pills and then magically we see her running a company in the last 2 episodes or so. For all we know, she could still be addicted, just functioning better.

ANd we certaintly got to see that she stayed the same proud oblivious person until literally 5 minutes before the end of the last episode, i.e. I DOUBT that she did the inner work to become a strong person.

So would getting together with ML be successfull???

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I started watching this drama for PSJ and endured 4 episodes out of loyalty for him, but even he and excellent acting of FL actress could not save this TRASHY SCRIPT.

FL actress is excellent, PSJ could have acted deep love a lot better, and the plot is trash as it focuses solely on the phase "time to rehab and fighting it tooth and claw"

Overall, I am disappointed. This is such a western drama, all strife and no movement forward, Koreans just slapped a happy ending and Western audience is so deprived of anything positive that they will consider those last 5 minutes as a happy ending.

Heck no it is not a happy ending. It could be the start of yet another breakup. I am totally NOT convinced.

A real kdrama shows the redemption arc. There is no "miraculous happy ending" at the last minute like in western stuff.

The real kdrama happy end happens because of a genuine transformation PROCESS by self effort, team work, communication, self awareness and self reflection, etc.
In a real kdrama, a LOT of very deep stuff is shown in a rather comical, light, fun, warm, compassionate way. So VERY DEEP STUFF IS ADDRESSED. There are very stark honest conversations and self dialogues.

This drama is lazy. It focuses on so many episodes of the same trashy plot and then miraculously shows some inclination of a great change and happy ending. HECK NO I DO NOT TRUST THIS DRAMA ONE BIT.

FL is addicted to alcohol and sleeping pills and using and abusing ML as her babysitter psychiatric nurse and yelling at him and dumping him, lying to him, and then SUDDENLY!!!! MAGICALLY!!!! she is up and running on her feet. Pfsk trash soap. !!!! so unreal.

Watch Dream Life of Mr. Kim for an excellent drama about self transformation.

i dont know why PSJ accepted this role, but this drama is a waste. Good actors cannot make up for a TRASH SCRIPT.

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? Surely Tomorrow — Love, Pain, and the Hope of Warmth

While watching this drama, I kept realizing something uncomfortable but real — sometimes people start believing alcohol is the solution to everything… and that it’s already too late to quit. That thought alone makes this drama hit hard.

I genuinely felt bad for the male lead. He’s such a pure soul — kind, patient, and emotionally open. And while the female lead has her own struggles (so you can’t fully blame her), I still couldn’t help feeling sorry for him. She needed someone like him… but that doesn’t make his pain any lighter.

This drama is heartbreaking enough that at times you might want to pause or stop watching. Sometimes the female lead feels toxic — but again, it’s complicated. That’s what makes the story feel so real. It also quietly reminds you that money alone means nothing if you don’t have someone who truly cares about you.

So if you’re in the mood for a painful love story, emotionally heavy moments, and watching someone finally meet warmth after a long cold journey — Surely Tomorrow might just break your heart in the right way. 💛

P.S. This is one of those dramas that hurts… but still makes you believe that tomorrow can be better.

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Slow burn melodrama about love between imperfect adults

I am older and I can relate to the melodrama between the ML & FL. Their early 20’s and late 20’s and that decade is something I lived through and I can understand the thinking and their reactions. I don’t think you can judge the story in today’s atmosphere and culture. The story is very real to the times of when they were younger.

Many commenters say that ML is a pushover and is of low self-esteem and that the FL is an irresponsible b*tch who comes and goes as she pleases. While this may be true, it is still a good story and a good drama for me.

I will judge the final rating after the whole drama completes. For now, the on-going story; and the revelations and resolutions in every episode is satisfying.

In my view, it has irony, humor, frustration, elation, love, support, empathy, sacrifice… Many of the real life human emotions and situations.

I was looking for something a little slower after all the trendy, fast paced dramas of late.

This drama is like an oasis.

If you get frustrated easily, just wait until the drama completes and binge it all at once.

I think this is much better than some of PSJ’s recent dramas. I also like the production. I recommend it for its mature dramatic storyline.

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bad story

I think I was gaslighting myself the whole time, trying to believe that their relationship was not toxic. I kept telling myself that everything happening between them made sense. But after finishing all the episodes, I realized that I wasted my tears and my time. Their relationship was emotionally draining, and most of their breakups were not acceptable to me. They kept breaking up for similar reasons, and it felt repetitive and unnecessary. Instead of fixing their problems, they just kept hurting each other.

I decided to watch this drama because I liked the idea of a rich woman and an ordinary man falling in love. That kind of story usually feels fresh and interesting, and I had high expectations. Sadly, the drama did not fully deliver what it promised. The plot started well, but later it became messy. There were too many unnecessary storylines that didn’t add much to the main story. These extra plots only made the drama longer and more confusing, instead of making it better.

The drama was actually good until episode 9. At that point, I was still enjoying it and felt emotionally connected to the characters. However, after episode 9, everything slowly went downhill. The conflicts felt forced, and the misunderstandings could have been easily solved if the characters just talked to each other. It became frustrating to watch because the same problems kept repeating. I wanted to root for them, but it became harder with every episode.

Even so, I can’t deny how strong their chemistry was. The main leads had great connection, and their scenes together felt natural and emotional. Their acting made the love story believable, even when the writing failed them. Because of their chemistry, I stayed until the end, hoping the story would improve. Unfortunately, it didn’t turn out the way I hoped.

In the end, I don’t think this drama was completely bad. It had a good start, an interesting concept, and strong chemistry between the leads. However, it lost its charm because of poor writing, too many unnecessary plots, and unhealthy relationship choices. I really hope to see this pair together again in another drama, but with a better script and a healthier love story. They deserve a story that truly matches their potential.

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Ending Ruins Whole Show

I was very interested in this drama because it was heavily hyped and distributed by Prime. The last dialogue of the first episode — “See you at the funeral. Either you die or me” — really got me. At that moment, I thought the drama would either turn into a complete ktrauma or have a truly satisfying happy ending.

But I must say, I’m somewhere disappointed with how it ended in such a basic, and mediocre way.

1. The ending is the most talked about, so I’m starting with that. There is a simple thing: if after so many events across the whole 12 episodes (around 12 hours), you still need someone’s death as a catalyst to bring the leads together, then I’m sorry — your writing is clearly lacking somewhere. Death should be the last resource to bring people together and here it was surely avoidable. All those hit-and-miss scenes ended up having no meaning at all. If she really wanted him to be with her, she should have acted sooner instead of waiting and roaming around. I understand hesitation, but after so many things happened, it doesn’t make sense anymore and just becomes frustrating.

The question is: how much time did you actually let viewers enjoy them together without any other tension, like company issues? I may be demanding too much, but at least a wedding could have been shown. Some good family time could have been shown since the whole series is centered on only the 2 characters. Instead, you chose a typical airport ending. I know it has context with their previous encounters, but seriously, the conclusion felt too ordinary and abrupt. She comes, stops him, and suddenly it’s “let’s live together.” Where were these emotions till now? The ending could have been shown in a much more wholesome way.

2. The next issue is that the story focuses too much on the leads — almost excessively. There are no other characters development shown. The friends are shown, but their individual stories or backgrounds are never explored. The office colleagues exist only to fill space and help.
One thing I do appreciate is how realistically the friendships are portrayed — the roasting, abusive words, and casual behavior actually feel real.

2. But when it comes to family, except the sister and the antagonist, nobody is fully shown. Well-known actors were hired but given extremely limited screen time. Their roles could have been prolonged with more depth, and perspectives from family, friends, and colleagues could have been shown toward the end.

3. The story relies too heavily on flashbacks. When I already know they are bound to break up, how am I supposed to enjoy those moments freely? This aspect covers most of the show. Instead of focusing on the progressive present — where at least the outcome is uncertain — the drama keeps dragging us back to painful memories. There are too many flashbacks with obvious outcomes, like the military part, the play, and several other moments. Since we already know how they end, it ruins the mood somewhere rather than enhancing it.

4. Now let’s talk about the characters. Starting with the female character — I honestly have very little justification for her actions. The whole story revolves around her, yet she just keeps running away.

5. In their 20s, everything was going well. When he found out she was the heiress of a big company, he still accepted it and didn’t get mad, even though it’s obvious that adjusting to that life wouldn’t be easy for him. Money doesn’t flow for him the way it does for her. Then the fight happened, and suddenly she ran away. The first major conflict you face, and you disappear and with out any word just vanish . I initially let this first one slide because of her immaturity in her 20s. But the second time is far worse. When his father was fighting for his life, obviously he couldn’t look after her the way he used to. Then she uncovers her past and leaves again — without a proper conversation. He comes home one day and she’s just gone, believing she’s gone forever this is the worst thing you can do. That alone would devastate anyone.
The wedding news afterward is just too much to bear, for him yet the show barely gives it proper weight. These things are brushed off lightly instead of being addressed with the seriousness they deserve.
From the male character’s perspective, he probably should have moved on after her divorce specially after she left him in the second time. Waiting endlessly isn’t healthy. But his character is written that way, so you can’t fully blame him. He keeps saying sorry everywhere, whether it’s his fault or not. That’s just who he is — someone who forgives everything. And because his character is like this, all her actions are conveniently absorbed, which makes viewers even more frustrated.

6. Another frustrating aspect is the constant time jumps. First from 20 to 28, then another unclear gap, then the time before her divorce — and even after all of this, they still add another one-year gap. After everything, you expect the story to settle, but it keeps jumping forward.

5. On the positive side, the way the show deals with alcoholism is genuinely commendable. Most K-dramas treat alcohol very casually, but here they actually show its harmful side. The screenplay and music are minimal yet soothing. The acting is flawless, which makes the characters feel alive and keeps the show engaging. The chemistry between the leads is unbelievably good and adds strong rewatch value.

In the end, when you dedicate an entire show solely to two characters, you need to handle the chemistry between them better. from the beginning I have known that separating them permanently would have been nonsensical unless one of them died. The only one perspective present and you do not explored that fully. Instead, the show chose the most mediocre ending possible, which reduced the overall value and left viewers frustrated.

That final two-minute clip is the savior. You killed that character for what? (The bench scene, by the way, is absolutely heartbreaking.) The ending needed to be written and shown in a more structured and emotionally satisfying way.

PS: These are my personal opinions — feel free to share yours.

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Crazy girl and dull boy

I love whe Park Seojoon plays dumb characters Midnight runners, Fight for my way, Itaewon Class and Hwarang is where I've enjoyed him the most, so when I saw Lee Kyeongdo with that goofy face drop those coins, I got so excited, I laughed so much, maybe a little too much at how she roasted him from the moment they met she wouldn't stop teasing him.

The first episode was excellent, it's the second one that made me worry. I've seen others complaining about him not moving on from her and I get it it's weird that after all that time he hasn't dated anyone else, especially a man that handsome, but, then I thought other than being incredibly handsome, this man unlike the other dumb characters that Park Seojun has played before has no personality, all the times he has been fun and entertaining to watch it's either because he's being mercilessly roasted or forced to do things he wouldn't normally do. I hope that he does show more personality as the show progresses and I am intrigued by Won Jian, she clearly has serious mental issues on top of the horrible relationship with her mother.

I have been disappointed way too many times this year by dramas that start strong and then slowly get dumber and dumber, so I don't want get my hopes up too much, but for now it's good, it's setting up what could be a beautiful rom-com or a heartbreaking Melo, not sure yet but I want to find out.

15 Minutes into episode 5 and I've had enough of this, Dull boy is finally showing some spunk, it was getting funny again, but I realized he's not showing spunk, he's just copying her. I lost curiosity, there is something good here, they're dealing with serious topics, but it's made in an uninteresting way, it's gotten too boring and I no longer have the patience nor will I sit through another disappointment.

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