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Surely Break Up
Surely Tomorrow is unfortunately one of those dramas that start off really strong but end up ruining everything in the final episodes. It feels like the script leaned way too heavily into constant breakups instead of letting the characters simply be together and grow as a couple.
Honestly, the title Surely Break Up would fit this drama perfectly. The main couple might have set a new record — three breakups and eighteen years of separation is really hard to top.
Very quickly, the story falls into a clear pattern: a problem appears, the characters give up, cry, break up, fall into emotional pain, and then find their way back into each other’s arms… only for the same cycle to repeat again.
I also struggled to buy into the so-called “realism” of the story. The idea of a man who stays completely alone and celibate for nearly two decades, until almost forty, just doesn’t feel very believable to me.
What disappointed me even more was how shallow the male lead’s character became. Every time the female lead re-entered his life, his entire world seemed to stop existing. Everything revolved around her, her family, and her ex-husband. We learned very little about his own life after their breakup — his college years, or how he went from a theater club to becoming a reporter. Aside from the alcoholism storyline, he was mostly reduced to “the man who loves her.”
The ending itself didn’t satisfy me either. After all that pain and longing, a two-minute reunion at the very end just wasn’t enough. It felt rushed and emotionally underwhelming.
What truly holds this drama together is the acting. The chemistry between the leads was very strong, and I could clearly understand their emotions. The actors conveyed pain and longing beautifully. PSJ especially stood out — it’s obvious he poured his heart into this role. His crying scenes were absolutely top-tier and genuinely moved me at times.
In the end, it’s a real shame. The potential was huge, but it was wasted by repeating the same overused breakup-and-reunion tropes.
Honestly, the title Surely Break Up would fit this drama perfectly. The main couple might have set a new record — three breakups and eighteen years of separation is really hard to top.
Very quickly, the story falls into a clear pattern: a problem appears, the characters give up, cry, break up, fall into emotional pain, and then find their way back into each other’s arms… only for the same cycle to repeat again.
I also struggled to buy into the so-called “realism” of the story. The idea of a man who stays completely alone and celibate for nearly two decades, until almost forty, just doesn’t feel very believable to me.
What disappointed me even more was how shallow the male lead’s character became. Every time the female lead re-entered his life, his entire world seemed to stop existing. Everything revolved around her, her family, and her ex-husband. We learned very little about his own life after their breakup — his college years, or how he went from a theater club to becoming a reporter. Aside from the alcoholism storyline, he was mostly reduced to “the man who loves her.”
The ending itself didn’t satisfy me either. After all that pain and longing, a two-minute reunion at the very end just wasn’t enough. It felt rushed and emotionally underwhelming.
What truly holds this drama together is the acting. The chemistry between the leads was very strong, and I could clearly understand their emotions. The actors conveyed pain and longing beautifully. PSJ especially stood out — it’s obvious he poured his heart into this role. His crying scenes were absolutely top-tier and genuinely moved me at times.
In the end, it’s a real shame. The potential was huge, but it was wasted by repeating the same overused breakup-and-reunion tropes.
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