Overview of See You in My 19th Life
See You in My 19th Life is a 2023 South Korean television series starring Shin Hye-sun, Ahn Bo-hyun, Ha Yoon-kyung, and Ahn Dong-goo in lead roles.
The series follows Ban Ji-eum (Shin Hye-sun), a woman who has had 19 past lives, and she remembers all of them. In her 18th life, she met a boy named Moon Seo-ha (Ahn Bo-hyun) when they were children. She dies in a horrifying accident and is now reborn with a new face in her 19th life. Ji-eum tries to trace down Seo-ha, and she also meets new faces on her journey. The drama is also available for streaming on TVING and Netflix in selected regions.
Profile
- Drama: See You in My 19th Life
- Director: Lee Na-jeong
- Writer: Choi Young-lim
- Network: tvN
- Episodes: 12
- Release Date: June 17 – July 23, 2023
- Language: Korean
- Country: South Korea
Cast
- Shin Hye-sun as Ban Ji-eum
- Park So-yi as young Ban Ji-eum
- Ahn Bo-hyun as Moon Seo-ha
- Jung Hyeon-jun as young Moon Seo-ha
- Ha Yoon-kyung as Yoon Cho-won
- Ki So-yu as young Yoon Cho-won
- Ahn Dong-goo as Ha Do-yoon
Supporting
- Cha Chung-hwa as Kim Ae-kyung: owner of Aekyung Kimchi-jjim Restaurant.
- Kang Myung-joo as Jo Yoo-seon: Joo-won and Cho-won’s mother.
- Kim Yoo-mi as young Jo Yoo-seon
- Baek Seung-cheol as Ban Hak-su: Ji-eum’s father.
- Moon Dong-hyuk as Ban Dong-woo: Ji-eum’s older brother.
- Kim Si-a as Yoon Joo-won: Ji-eum’s 18th life who was born in 1986, older sister of Cho-won.
- Lee Jae-kyoon as Kim Jung-ho: Ji-eum’s 17th life who was born in 1956, uncle of Ae-kyung who died due to tuberculosis.
- Lee Bo-young as Lee Sang-ah: Seo-ha’s mother who is the former CEO of MI Hotel.
- Choi Jin-ho as Moon Jeong-hun: Seo-ha’s father who is the chairman of MI Group.
- Lee Hae-young as Lee Sang-hyeok: Seo-ha’s maternal uncle who is the director of MI Group
- Bae Hae-sun as Jang Yeon-ok: CEO of MI Hotel.
- Bin Chan-wook as Chan-hyuk: Yeon-ok’s son.
- Ryu Hae-joon as Lee Ji-seok: the eldest son of Daehwan Group, a leading conglomerate.
- Lee Chae-min as Kang Min-gi: a part-time worker at Aekyung Kimchi-jjim Restaurant.
- Lee Han-na as Han-na: Min-gi’s acquaintance who is a dancer.
- Lee Si-woo as Ha Do-jin: Do-yoon’s younger brother.
- Go Ha as Go Soo-jin: a member of MI Hotel’s strategic planning team.
- Kang Hyeon-oh as Yang-sik: a subordinate who works under the president of a loan company.
- Chae Jong-hyeop as Bok-dong: Ji-eum’s 16th life who was a rickshaw puller during the Japanese colonial era.
Synopsis
Ban Ji-eum (Shin Hye-sun) is a girl who is living her 19th life. She has an extraordinary ability; she remembers the memories of her previous 18 past lives.
18th Life of Ban Ji-eum
In her 18th life, she was born as a girl named Yoon Joo-won (Kim Si-a). She has a friend named Moon Seo-ha (Ahn Bo-hyun), who is the heir to a rich family and the executive director of MI Hotel’s strategic planning team. Both Joo-won’s and Seo-ha’s mothers were also friends.
One day, Joo-won and Seo-ha meet in an accident, in which Ju-won dies and Seo-ha ends up losing hearing in one of his ears.
When Joo-won was reborn as Ji-eum, she was born into a neglectful and abusive household. Ji-eum’s mother left her, and she lives with an alcoholic father, Ban Hak-su (Baek Seung-cheol). Ji-eum ran away from home when she was 8–9 years old to meet Kim Ae-kyung (Cha Chung-hwa), a woman who had been Ji-eum’s niece in her 17th life. Ae-kyung is the owner of Aekyung Kimchi-jjim Restaurant. Ji-eum starts living with Ae-kyung from then on. Later, one day, she meets Seo-ha before he goes to Germany for his studies.
When Ji-eum grows up, she becomes an engineer and joins MI Hotel’s strategic planning team. Seo-ha’s mother, Lee Sang-ah (Lee Bo-young), is the former CEO of MI Hotel, and Seo-ha returns to Korea and joins the team. Everyone in the hotel is impressed with Ji-eum’s exceptional skills. She soon opens up about her feelings towards Seo-ha.
Over time, he starts falling for her, and he notices that she has many similarities with Joo-won in her behaviour. One day, Ji-eum meets Yoon Cho-won (Ha Yoon-kyung), the younger sister of Joo-won, who works as a landscape architect. Later, Ji-eum reveals her identity to Cho-won and Seo-ha. Soon, Ji-eum and Seo-ha get into a romantic relationship.
Who Caused the Accident of Seo-ha and Joo-won?
Seo-ha finds out that the accident of his childhood was fully deliberate and starts investigating. He discovers that the mastermind behind the accident is his uncle, Lee Sang-hyeok (Lee Hae-young). Sang-hyeok is the director of MI Group, and since Seo-ha’s mother’s death, it was only Sang-hyeok who had been by his side.
Seo-ha’s father, Moon Jeong-hun (Choi Jin-ho), who is the chairman of MI Group, has always been noticeably cold towards Seo-ha. Everyone suspected that Jeong-hun had an affair with Jang Yeon-ok (Bae Hae-sun). Yeon-ok comes to their home as a tutor, and she eventually takes Lee Sang-ah’s place at the hotel after her death.
Moon Jeong-hun never loved his wife, and he consider his son, who had lost his hearing in the accident, an embarrassment. Seo-ha collects evidence against Jang Yeon-ok, and surprisingly, his father, Moon Jeong-hun, stands by his side. Meanwhile, Lee Sang-hyeok’s deeds come to light, and he goes to prison. Later, it is revealed that Seo-ha was not the target; the target was the chairman.
Seo-ha’s secretary and best friend Ha Do-yoon (Ahn Dong-goo) was aware of the accident, as his father was the driver at the time who passed away in that accident. Ji-eum detaches herself from his father upon knowing that he was the driver who caused the accident.
Ending Explained
Ji-eum has forgotten her previous life. One day, Joo-won’s younger sister, Yoon Cho-won, meets her in a dress shop and makes her acquaintance. She takes her to Kim Ae-kyung’s restaurant, where she meets Seo-ha and her niece once again. Even though Ji-eum lost her memories, she has her loved ones in her life.
Theme
‘See You in My 19th Life’ portrays a deeper kind of love. Love gives hope and a warm feeling of belonging. The beautifully written story is full of learning, and the chemistry between the lead protagonists is stunning.
Focusing on cultural values and emotional connections, the series helps the audience grasp the significance of every relationship in life. The fantasy rom-com revolves around past lives and the idea of fate in love. The unique and interesting storyline emphasises childhood abuse, trauma, and loneliness.
Awards
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Interesting Facts about See You in My 19th Life
- The drama is based on a webtoon of the same name by writer Lee Hey, which was published on Naver Webtoon.
- Available for streaming on TVING and Netflix in selected regions.
- The series took over TVN’s Saturday and Sunday 21:20 time slots previously occupied by the 2023 K-drama ‘Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938‘.
- Actress Lim Hyun-joo was initially confirmed to play the role of Yoon Cho-won, but she stepped down from the series due to scheduling issues.
FAQs
- Who are the writer and director of ‘See You in My 19th Life’?
The drama is written by Choi Young-lim and directed by Lee Na-jeong.
- What is the genre of ‘See You in My 19th Life’?
The drama falls into the fantasy, romance genre.
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How many episodes are in ‘See You in My 19th Life’?
The drama has concluded a successful 12-episode run. - Is the K-drama ‘See You in My 19th Life’ worth watching?
With a unique storyline, exceptional performances from the cast, top-notch cinematography, and mesmerizing OSTs, the drama will take viewers on a rollercoaster of emotions and is worth a watch. - What is the Instagram ID of Shin Hye-sun?
shinhs831 is the Instagram ID of Shin Hye-sun. - What is the Instagram ID of Ahn Bo-hyun?
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