Heavenly Ever After episode 5 is getting deeper with each episode. In the fifth episode aired on the 3rd, viewers saw Nak-jun (played by Son Suk-ku) caught in a moment of panic and heartbreak. His wife Hae-sook (played by Kim Hye-ja) was pulled toward hell. Nak-jun, helpless and scared, tried everything he could to stop it.
It started with a quiet scene. Hae-sook came home from church. She smiled at Nak-jun, who was calmly reading a book outside. A soft narration followed, sharing her thoughts. “He looks cool. Just like when we were dating.” It was a small, warm moment between the couple.
Nak-jun welcomed her back. He held her hand and said he had been waiting. But then, he noticed something. One more grape bead had appeared. These beads are not just decorations—they represent sins or bad actions. Seeing that extra bead, Nak-jun became visibly upset. He asked her if she had done something he warned her not to. Hae-sook promised to be more careful. She even said she wouldn’t let it happen again. Still, Nak-jun wasn’t at ease. He asked her to stay home from now on.
But things didn’t go as planned. Hae-sook went to a vending machine to buy a drink for Young-ae. She tried to pay with the good deeds she collected during her life. But the machine said she had “insufficient balance.” That shocked her. She believed she had done enough good. Angry and confused, she hit the machine with a rock. At that moment, her final grape bead filled in. A train to hell appeared, and she was pulled in without warning.
Nak-jun’s Desperate Journey into Hell
Nak-jun couldn’t stop it. He watched as his wife disappeared. Panicking, he went to the center director (played by Chun Ho-jin). He begged for help. He wanted to bring Hae-sook back. But the director said she had already missed her second chance. She stood between heaven and hell but made the wrong choice. And now, it was too late.
Still, Nak-jun didn’t give up. While riding the subway for work, he made a bold decision. He got off at the hell station. When asked why, he said, “I want to find my wife. If I do, I’ll take her out of here.” The hell team leader (played by Park Soo-young) warned him. She said he could try—but everything that happened next would be on him. Nak-jun accepted the risk. Without hesitation, he entered the hell meant for serious criminals.
Meanwhile, Hae-sook was classified as an “unidentified soul.” This means her sins weren’t clear enough to place her in heaven or hell. In this place, she met Young-ae again. The team leader explained how it worked. If the weight of your sins was under 49.9, you were safe. But 50 and above meant hell. Hae-sook tried to take on Young-ae’s sins to save her. She said, “I’ll take her share too.” But the judge (played by Chun Ho-jin) wasn’t moved. “Hell doesn’t work the way you want,” he said coldly.
As the scale neared 50, Nak-jun ran through hell calling out her name. At the same time, the judge decided Nak-jun had broken the rules of hell. He planned to erase him. But Nak-jun begged. “Please. Let me have my wife back.” The judge paused. Then made an offer. “Fine. But there’s a condition. You’ve seen what hell is like. If you experience everything here, then I’ll return here.”
Nak-jun didn’t hesitate. “Is that a promise?” he asked. The judge teased him for a moment, but then nodded. Without fear, Nak-jun stepped into the flames.
This episode brought strong emotions and deep questions about love, sacrifice, and second chances. It didn’t rely on flashy effects or over-the-top drama. Instead, it focused on real human emotions and choices. Son Suk-ku’s performance as Nak-jun stood out. His quiet fear and strong will felt very real. Kim Hye-ja, as always, brought warmth and strength to Hae-sook.
Heavenly Ever After is not just about fantasy or the afterlife. It’s about people. Their mistakes, regrets, and the love that drives them to make hard choices. As the story moves forward, viewers are left wondering—what would they do in Nak-jun’s place?
Kavita Mishra is a dynamic writer and passionate Korean entertainment enthusiast, combining her love for K-pop and K-drama with a flair for storytelling. With a keen eye for the latest trends, Kavita crafts articles that capture the pulse of K-pop idols, chart-topping hits, and the most buzz-worthy dramas taking over screens worldwide.
