Overview of Tomorrow

‘Tomorrow’ is a South Korean drama streaming on Netflix, based on a webtoon and deals with the topics of suicide, depression, and anxiety. It follows the journey of an unemployed Korean man who stumbles upon the grim reapers and finds himself working in the Crisis Management Team, whose main objective is to help and save the people who think their lives have no meaning. The series is directed by Kim Tae-yoon and Sung Chi-wook and features an outstanding cast, including Kim Hee-sun, Rowoon, Lee Soo-hyuk, and Yoon Ji-on.

Profile

• Drama: Tomorrow
• Genre: Fantasy
• Directors: Kim Tae-yoon, Sung Chi-wook
• Writers: Ra Ma (webcomic), Kim Yoo-Jin
• Network: MBC
• Episodes: 16
• Release Date: April 1 – May 21, 2022 Language: Korean
• Country: South Korea

Cast

Main

• Kim Hee-sun as Koo Ryeon
  A grim reaper who serves as the leader of the Crisis Management Team in Jumadeung. Her unwavering commitment to helping those in need is a key part of her character. Additionally, the series explores Ryeon’s personal life, including her past as the wife of Park Joong-gil, played by Lee Soo-hyuk, who currently serves as the leader of the Grim Reaper Managemnet team and guides the deceased in Jumadeung.

• Rowoon as Choi Joon-woong
  A young man who initially struggles with unemployment and the frustration of not being able to secure a job. He is portrayed as a kind-hearted and empathetic individual who deeply cares about those around him. After an accident, he finds himself in Jumadeung, where he is given the opportunity to work with the Crisis Management Team. As he observes the work of the team, he gradually learns the importance of the value of life and helping others. Through his experiences in Jumadeung, he gains a new perspective on life and is determined to have a positive impact on the world. Joon-woong’s personal growth is a central theme of the drama, as he overcomes his own past traumas and learns to appreciate the value of life.
• Lee Soo-hyuk as Park Joong
  Ryeon’s past life husband and is now the leader of the Grim Reaper Managment Team in Jumadeung. He is portrayed as a strict and principled person who takes his responsibilities seriously. As the leader of the team, he guides the dead with precision and discipline. Throughout the series, his personal life and past traumas are explored, which adds depth to his character. Despite his stern demeanour, he is shown to have a caring side, and he often goes to great lengths to ensure the safety and well-being of those around him.
• Yoon Ji-on as Lim Ryung-gu
  The assistant manager of the Crisis Management Team of Jumadeung.
• Kim Hae-sook as The Jade Emperor
  The director at Jumadeung, the underworld monopoly.

Supporting

• Moon Seo-yoon as Jeon Su-in
• Kim Nu-ri as Jang Jae-hee
• Yoon Yoo-sun as Jeong-im
• Kim Seo-yeon as Choi Min-yeong
• Kwon Hyuk as Joon Woong’s father

Synopsis

Choi Jun-Woong (Rowoon) is an unemployed man who always fails to secure a job despite his efforts. One day, he attends an interview that he is sure to secure, but he gets rejected due to the influence of the director’s relative. Feeling disheartened, he contemplates his life’s decisions with his friend over drinks. On his way home, he stumbles upon a man trying to commit suicide. He meets Ryeon and Ryung-Gu, two grim reapers while trying to save the man. He accidentally falls into the water in the process.

Jun-woong wakes up in the hospital and finds his body lying in a comatose state. Ryeon appears and offers to escort him to ‘Jumadeung’, the underworld, to meet the ‘Emperor’. There, he faces a choice between working for six months in Jumadeung and waking up, or not working and waking up in three years.

With the offer to secure any job in any company after waking up, he chooses to work there for six months and begins to observe different departments in ‘Jumadeung’. Later, he decides to be a part of the Crisis Management Team, led by Ryeon. The team’s main objective is to help out and save suicidal people, prevent them from killing themselves, and sort out the belongings left behind by the deceased while ensuring that their final wishes are fulfilled.

As Jun-woong adjusts to his new surroundings, he uncovers the heartbreaking stories of the people they are trying to save. He begins to see the world in a different light, and his experiences in the ‘Jumadeung’ lead him to re-examine his own life choices. He learns to empathize with the deceased and gains a deeper understanding of the value of life. As the team works to save their clients, they also confront their own demons and come to terms with their past traumas.

Theme

The drama enhances the importance of recognizing the inherent worth and preciousness of every individual’s life. The series highlights the consequences of suicide and the impact it has on the people left behind. It emphasizes the idea that each life is unique and valuable, and that every person has the potential to have a positive impact on the world.

Throughout the series, the Crisis Management Team works tirelessly to save lives and prevent people from taking their own lives. They are portrayed as heroes who are dedicated to helping those who are struggling with emotional distress, mental health issues, and other challenges. The characters’ personal struggles with their past traumas and losses highlight the complexities of life and the value of seeking help and support when needed.

The drama also explores the concept of life after death and the idea that death is not the end but merely a transition to another phase of existence. It portrays the afterlife as a place where people can continue to grow and learn, and where they have the opportunity to make amends and seek redemption for their past mistakes.

The drama offers a message of hope and encouragement, highlighting the resilience of the human spirit and the power of connection and community in overcoming life’s challenges.

Awards

Interesting Facts about Tomorrow

1. The script-reading website of ‘Tomorrow’ was made public by releasing images on January 18, 2022.
2. This drama is based on a hit webtoon written by Ra-ma.

FAQs

1. Who is the director of ‘Tomorrow’?
   The drama is directed by both Kim Tae-yoon and Sung Chi-wook.

2. What is the genre of ‘Tomorrow’?
   Fantasy.

3. Who are the lead actors in ‘Tomorrow’?
   The drama features an outstanding cast, including Kim Hee-sun, Rowoon, Lee Soo-hyuk, and Yoon Ji-on.

4. What is the Instagram ID of Kim Hee-sun?

   lovely.katie.k is the Instagram ID of Kim Hee-sun.