To the Moon

? To The Moon – Because Every Corporate Soul Needs This Drama

Honestly, I felt seen while watching this drama. As someone from the corporate world, I could relate to every single emotion the characters went through—office politics, those few precious work friends who become your survival kit, the tiny tea breaks that save your sanity, and of course, the monthly reminder of why we stay (“salary day,” I’m looking at you 😅).

It’s funny, emotional, and filled with honest moments. What I loved most is that it focuses more on office friendships that slowly build over time rather than yet another office romance (though yes, a cute love story is still tucked in there).

If I had to nitpick, I’d say the whole crypto investment angle gets a little too much screen time. It fits the plot, sure—but I just hope no one takes it as financial advice 😬.

Still, if you’re an office employee who wants a light, heartwarming, and super relatable watch after a long day of spreadsheets and meetings—this one’s definitely for you. 💼✨

P.S.- Wrapped up To the Moon on November 1, 2025, and honestly? It felt like clocking out after a long workweek but with way more heart. 💼🌙 The ending left me smiling—and maybe reflecting a bit too much on my own 9-to-6 grind.

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Solid tale of underdog friendship/supports, personal growth & healing w/a side of slow burn romance

First, I’ll give an overall impression/recommendation then warn you clearly when spoilers will be scattered about.

I think this is another case where some see Kim Young Dae and “romance” after comedy on here and get very mislead given how very slow burn the romances in this are and how they kept it on the side, most everything viewed through the three females’ perspectives (including monologues that I would have liked quite a few less of but am not bothered by long-term, just that they aren’t my preference with a story that is this dynamic visually only to suddenly get reflective and quiet, often solemn-ish in tone. If romance is your primary wish, this might not be for you. If you want character growth and friendship that spans from young 20s-mid-40s, that is really lovely here. People who are all the “weak links” in terms of job stability becoming the support for each other and growing immensely, healing in the case of the older female lead and the male lead… it was really lovely to watch unfold (but the people all felt quite relatable or familiar, good and bad, so I could get immersed in the dynamics that I thought were really strong, the acting solid across the board.

It was always about personal growth, ambition, finding happiness and stability, friendship, and healing. The ML’s story is one of healing just as Eun Sang’s is. The other two main female characters were primarily growing into who they wanted to become through financial security that afforded them the ability to dream of bigger or at least better things for themselves after years of hopeless off-season contract hire BS where they were desperate to stay afloat. In any case, this is essentially a business comedy with romance as a sub-genre. It centers around the underdogs in this company, the three female leads off-season contract hires who are desperate to survive, the male lead verrrry successful and well-off but dissatisfied with the work he does even though he is the ace and paid as such. The friendship feels organic—all the relationships are painfully and gleefully either relatable or familiar or both for me in my advanced age, so I appreciated them blending in believable humor with quite a quirky cast of characters. One of the suitors had me totally confused early on at who I was even watching because they glowed him down into gopher town then showed him making some … choices… to improve how he is seen by the woman he just cannot help but be smitten with. I’ll leave it there. He is charming, really, in the most awkward little ducky kind of way 🐣.

The depiction of romance here is far healthier than most kdramas. More on that below. Last thing before plot stuff: the OST is great. I LOVE when cast members sing for their own dramas, and this lot is great at it. It made the warm cozy healing shine more through harmonies and storytelling sung through the characters that wasn’t just shallow random songs but lyrically solid/relevant. The last episode especially got us a heaping dose of music, fitting as the ML’s dream was in fact to be a musician.

(Spoiler warnings here on out!)

Even though Ji Song was initially all about the flutters from her beautiful, sweet-cute Chinese BF, as she grew, so did her ability to be part of a mature romance, not just a puppy love swooning type that was sure to make her miserable because she couldn’t afford that kind of luxury fixation on the shiny shiny things like both she and her young BF wanted at the start. Once she actually could afford the bling, she had grown up enough courtesy of the earworms that were Eun Sang’s motherly nagging!

I like the romance because it doesn’t take over the central friendship theme and even gets sidelined intentionally which is a comedic way of showing the reality many face, that romance, at least adult romance with ideas of being a long-lasting partnership, is a luxury you can only *healthily* approach after you yourself are in “good working order” and self-sufficient enough to not have your financial unease destroy both people. No need for equal pay mess, but equality does demand equitable distribution, something that requires both to be happy enough and not having to give up so much of what they value that they end up miserable (like soooo many who follow a spouse with a better paying job only to go from a career to being a part timer as if it’s cool to drop a career you steadily built and want to thrive in to instead have teen-appropriate jobs to go home to the one who is living their dream out, work and love alike. I appreciated a grounded romance on that front AND with the baby growing up and developing flutters for the steady presence of the one devoted to her because of who she is, not just because she’s pretty.

(Doesn’t hurt that they ARE really pretty people. I felt like hiding early on with how much they nerdified and literally alienated, green contacts and nose alterations and all, the guy who was always pretty attractive under all the layers of pretty convincing deformities, especially his poor mouth lol. At the beginning, I was genuinely like, “Wait, but Eum Moon Suk is the annoying manager here, right? So who let them do this to his face?” It is totally something EMS would do and has done. He is a comedic blast when his character is a goofball or weirdo (ok, most characters we ever get more than brief blips of here are kind of eccentric, but he is extra capable of bringing wild characterizations thanks to theatre experience, hence me second guessing who they dorkified!)

The one thing I was never sure about was them diving into cryptocurrency. It DOES tell you every episode that this is set in 2020 before any regulatory actions were talked about, but I just trust that viewers can separate this from the vast majority of investments that lose money, lots of it. It both has naysayers and the evangelist for it, this time the evangelist barely proving right. It is realistic in showing how many lost lots of money, but in this case it is showing a rags to stability story of hope that was facilitated by putting their spare money into a cryptocurrency we have to trust the sharp, savvy evangelist did actually research thoroughly and had insight into (it is definitely not actually rags to riches here—paying off student loan and similar debts isn’t riches, just not drowning with no ability to do leave the miserable job they put up with crappy treatment at for potentially brighter options).

This show is quite similar in aim and end result to Brewing Love… if you watched and enjoyed that, this might work for you, especially if sismance is something you love!

——-Rant warning on why this got blasted early on——-

I need to rant somewhere (here-why not?) about the rating (not because I think 7.5 or whatever it is now equals terrible but solely because it was in a pit of doom for ages and turned all kinds of people away who saw none of it, ratings blasting it before the episode actually aired the day the pilot dropped… It is a pity this got blasted with 1* reviews by people who came, reacted negatively, and disappeared, rating a show based on something that has nothing to do with the story or characters of the show at all… it was all because of a dorky commercial the three actresses threw out (which was just an homage to an advertisement from decades ago that mostly became popular because of the catchy song and goofy cartoon with a twisty popsicle rising up from the head of a chubby little middle aged man’s minimally detailed outline… for context, people got up in arms about the CLOTHING worn that people swear is “supposed to be” one thing but is showing as another. Those people swear it must be Aladdin but omono are they wearing Indian clothes? Nevermind that Aladdin was NOT part of the original Arabian Nights story collection but was added later by a European who heard a traveling storyteller talk about it… and THAT Aladdin was supposedly Chinese according to many sources, so…

Yeah, Aladdin… not a real person, not part of the original folklore, and never even given, in the MANY versions of it that basically spread and adapted everywhere along the Silk Road (India included, Disney’s problematic versions having a whole lot of India mixed in, the point being they are along a route often traveled, no real strong identity except a princess that also has no precise identity but is in many accounts South Asian, not Middle Eastern, so… yeah, the story moved as far and wide as the camels that traversed their ways all the way from the Old World to the “newest” New World. Last note on all that rage: I looked at sources hard-embedding screenshots of rage posts, and NONE OF THE POSTS ARE STILL UP. Loads of the accounts “enraged” seem to have been made JUST for quick rage followed by deletion so they can later craft another online identity and rage out again. It’s just so weird. They aren’t even using traditional red or black bindi that have immense symbolism. They were shiny little glued on sparkly bits, mostly gold like their head decorations. It isn’t just Indians, anyway, who decorate their heads and faces, and it never has been. No matter how long it was done here or there, Africa did it first, so why are Asians freaking about other Asians showcasing a bit of their beautiful attire anyway? I don’t think they have cultural/spiritual opposition to (vegan) fruit popsicles. I may be the only person outside SK who actually saw the originals, though. I know the trolls didn’t go digging up the VHS rips of those commercials! 😂

Why is SK the place suddenly attacked for featuring something from another part of the world? Shakespeare’s dust would form back into a leg and foot just to go kick the grave of Gandhi for waging such a senseless war over one place daring to wear clothes or perform art from somewhere else in the world. Don’t tell me every bit of Bollywood is 100% original content, none inspired by or remakes of works from elsewhere… it’d be one thing if they depicted Jainism with glaring errors, but Aladdin is a fictional character from “everywhere and nowhere” representing a rags to riches fantasy of sorts. I wish they’d leave it as such and let the drama stand on its own regardless of a popsicle commercial. 🤦🏻‍♀️🫤

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To the Moon Falls Short

To the Moon begins with a promising and relatable setup — three women stuck in low-paying jobs trying to escape their struggles through cryptocurrency investments. The premise feels fresh and timely, especially for anyone who’s ever dreamed of a quick way out of financial hardship.

The performances, especially by Lee Sun-bin and Ra Mi-ran, are heartfelt and grounded. Their chemistry as co-workers and friends is the drama’s biggest strength. The show also deserves credit for focusing on women’s perspectives in a financial setting — something rarely seen in K-dramas.

However, as the story unfolds, it struggles to balance its tone. It jumps between office comedy, slice-of-life drama, and mild romance without a clear emotional direction. The romance subplot feels unnecessary and lacks spark. The crypto storyline, while interesting at first, doesn’t build enough tension or payoff to keep viewers hooked.

Despite its flaws, To the Moon has charm in its realism and occasional humor. It’s not a standout series, but it’s a relatable and light watch if you enjoy stories about friendship, dreams, and surviving modern work life.


To the Moon (2025) – Rating: ⭐️ 6.5/10

Reason: Great concept and performances, but the storytelling feels uneven, and the emotional impact doesn’t fully land. Worth a one-time watch if you like realistic, female-centered workplace dramas.

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Good watch from a long day at work

The first few episodes were quite slow and a bit hard to get into, but that’s something I often notice with most dramas, so it wasn’t surprising. In the beginning, the story mainly focuses on the characters’ hardships, which I actually appreciated—it adds depth and realism. This particular K-drama has a nice sense of balance, making it enjoyable to watch. It’s relaxing, and each cast member has distinct characteristics that make them stand out. Although there were a few elements that felt unnecessary, such as the envious character involved and the crypto subplot, the overall wholesomeness of the show gave it a warm and pleasant vibe. Overall, the drama feels promising and offers some meaningful life lessons along the way.

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Great Watch

This show was fun to watch. The friendship between the three female leads is enviable. Kim Young Dae as the male lead was perfectly cast. He is the epitome of smoldering. It was refreshing to watch a show where you don't have to watch it until the last episode for the leads to express their feelings. I did not care much for Lee Sunbin in Potato Lab so I was very surprised at her super performance in this new show. Hyeyeon is adorable and watching the chemistry between her and Ahn Dong Goo was second lead syndrome joy. The crypto storyline was very timely, and the greed message was clear. Great side stories and superb casting. Highly recommend.

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So good and heartwarming

Things I adored

1 The friendship between these three women. It sounded genuine and it was heartwarming. So many moving moments. I didn't expect that when I started the series and it was a great surprise to see their friendship evolve and how it shaped them.

2 The main FL (although I could argue there are three). She's beautiful and talented and although sometimes it felt like she didn't exactly know how to deal with her character she still was great. I felt everything she felt and I was with her all along on her journey to become a more confident woman who knows what she wants and what she deserves.

3 The older FL. I adored her character. She was the glue that kept everything together for me. The actress did a phenomenal job to make me feel for her and I so wanted her to find peace. So many moving moments involved her and I loved each one of them.

4 The younger FL. She was adorable and she was probably the one who matured the most and changed the most which was great to see and follow. I loved how different she was from the other two, but also how loyal she was and how lighthearted when she has her own struggles.

5 The ML. Some say he didn't have enough screen time but I disagree. He was there when it mattered and there was real romance. I loved the way he treated the FL. He wasn't the cold, jerk boss, he was kind and understanding and honest. I loved his character and how he changed his life to chase his dreams. A positive character I'd love to see more often in Kdramas.

6 The 2ML. An adorable character who got what he deserved at the end and that was rewarding to me. I was with him all the way. He was respectful, kind, smart and he made a great couple with the heroine.

Things I disliked

1 I can't say I liked the appearance of the ex husband. I can see why they brought him in but the story didn't make much sense and went nowhere in a way although, yes, there was some reasoning and some healing behind his appearance. Still he wasn't interesting enough and the story about him and the older heroine left me unsatisfied.

2 The whole daughter plot. I won't say I hated it because it was a good plot and it had me in tears more than once, but I still would have preferred the story didn't have such a heavy plot. I know Kdramas have the habit to blend comedy with heavy plots, but I'm not a fan of it. I dislike it thoroughly to be honest. Either have drama and comedy can be created by circumstances like in real life, either you have comedy and drama isn't necessary.

Things I hated

1 The coworker. What a scheming, stupid hen. I didn't find her any redeeming qualities and I don't think it was necessary to try to excuse her. She was plain mean and a liar. I truly wanted her to have a worst outcome and pay for her stupid behavior.

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Everyone deserves some hope

Don't get discouraged by the crypto theme! Though prominent and sometimes a bit overbearing, it's mainly used as a way to give hope and a fresh start to our main characters.
Let me start by answering the most asked questions. Yes, KYD is a side character. The romance is sizzling hot, but it's not the main focus. The main story is about the daily struggles of our three female characters, frustration with their corporate jobs, family issues, and grief.
The relatively low score is a result of a an ad for the show which some people found controversi (the actual content of the show, apart from crypto, is not controversial at all) as well as from the fact that this was not streamed by any big websites. It's in no way a good representation of the show's quality.
Getting all of that out of the way, this truly, from start to finish, was a heartfelt and well thought-out story, bringing closure to all plots and characters. It leaves no loose ends, and it's great from start to finish.
I really enjoyed that every single female character had their issues, but was very different. From Da Hae, who is tired of being overlooked at her company, Ji Song who just wants to be loved, to Eun Sang, tough and traumatized by her past, but the most caring out of all of them. Over the show's run, we see them making mistakes, losing their hope, but coming back up, standing up for themselves, and finally - wishing for something more. There is no easy way for a happy ending. Nothing is resolved by a quick fix. And money, (though important and the show empathises it, and it's not a lie!), is not enough. I love how the friends support each other, and though sometimes fights are inevitable (which was also shown), we all need such people to lean on.
I loved how our main leads' actions also changes the world around them. Not at once, but gradually, even some really unlikeable characters have their redemption arc.
The show is also very funny in sometimes unexpected way. And the romance, tho a sideplot, is crazy good. Like one of the best this year. The chemistry of the main leads just leaves you wanting more.
A very very hidden gem! I won't lie to you and say that the story is something new you haven't seen before. But there was a lot of heart put into it, and it warmed my heart during these autumn evenings quite a bit.

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I don't know what is happening in the drama

At first, I started watching this because of kim young dae. I usually love his dramas. I won't judge this drama much yet since I'm only on episode 1, but so far, I haven't understood what the story is.
In the first scene, I can see the FL pass out in an interview, and then she meets her future self, who tells her not to take the job, but she refuses to do so and then ends up just as her future self described her. Then they showed how bad her workplace was, the office politics, etc. Then comes her boyfriend. She goes to the police to say that her bf is missing since the day before, then she states some supernatural possibilities like aliens and d deep hole something. She states that she mentioned marriage, and after that, her bf went out and never came back. Then that night, I think her bf visits her place and tells her that they are not in a financial state to get married and will end up broke and struggle to survive their day-to-day lives. Which I thought was true and practical. But they portrayed him as the villain here, even though he was right, and they broke up. Later, it turns out that he was cheating her, and then they go to the crosswalk, kk embarrassing her bf with the stupid song and dance. The ML sees all this and is like Ohhh, this girl is a warrior, ohh cool Till now, I didn't understand where the story is trying to lead us, and I'm confused about what is happening. I'll try to watch a few more episodes and rewrite this review.

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