Heavenly Ever After episode 9, a major twist changed everything for the characters. The drama, known for its layered storytelling, surprised viewers again. This time, it was about Lee Young-ae and her past connection to Lee Hae-sook.
Lee Hae-sook, played by Kim Hye-ja, learned something deeply personal. She found out that Lee Young-ae, portrayed by Lee Jung-eun, was her biological mother in a past life. The shock didn’t stop there. Her biological father? It turned out to be Lee Young-ae’s father from this life—Park Jae-chul’s character. That same man was known for his violent behavior. In their past life, Lee Young-ae and this man were a married couple, and Lee Hae-sook was their child.
This truth came out when the center director (Chun Ho-jin) revealed it to Lee Hae-sook. Understandably, she was upset. Her reaction was raw and full of disbelief. She questioned everything. She asked how such a thing could be true. Hae-sook even accused the center director of holding a grudge against her. The feelings she had were complicated—anger, sadness, and confusion all mixed together.
The center director tried to explain. He said that life, whether present or past, follows the laws of relationships. He asked her if that felt unfair. Lee Hae-sook said yes—it did. The idea that the people who abandoned her were her real parents from a past life was just too much to take in.
A Painful Truth Turns into Forgiveness
Despite everything, something shifted. Lee Hae-sook took time to reflect. She thought about her memories with Lee Young-ae, even before knowing the truth. Over time, she realized that Young-ae had always been kind, even protective. Young-ae was more than just a friend. She was like an older sister. At times, she even felt like a mother.
When it was time to say goodbye, there was peace. Lee Hae-sook forgave Lee Young-ae. That moment was quiet but meaningful. Lee Young-ae, who had been unconscious for three months in this world, finally woke up. Before returning to her world, the two shared a calm farewell.
After the goodbye, Lee Hae-sook opened up to the center director. She shared that she had received more love than she thought. She realized how much Young-ae had been there for her during arguments, sickness, and even in silence. That care didn’t go unnoticed anymore.
She also spoke about her expectations as a daughter. She said that parents, too, are experiencing life for the first time. They’re learning and making mistakes. That insight helped her understand things better. It didn’t make the pain disappear, but it gave her a new perspective.
She ended with a prayer. She wished for peace, love, and happiness for Young-ae. Her voice was filled with emotion, but it was also calm. It felt honest and real.
More Twists and Hidden Connections
Another shocking moment came when Lee Hae-sook spoke to Han Kyung-ja, the woman she believed to be her mother. She learned that she was the child of a mistress. The man involved in that affair? He had been reborn as Lee Young-ae’s father. This detail helped explain the complex connections among the characters.
Looking back, it made sense to Hae-sook. She had unknowingly cared for her past-life mother. Young-ae had protected her, filled in the gaps, and offered comfort she had never gotten before. In a way, things had come full circle.
The pastor (played by Ryu Deok-hwan) added another layer to the story. He called Lee Hae-sook “Mom,” suggesting that he, too, had a deep link to her from a past life. On top of that, Somi (Han Ji-min) broke down crying while calling someone named Eun-ho her son. That man turned out to be the pastor.
These relationships, all rooted in past lives, continued to build the story’s emotional depth. Every reveal helped the characters grow, even through their pain.
Heavenly Ever After continues to surprise its viewers each weekend. With only a few episodes left, the story is slowly wrapping up its many threads. The show’s unique focus on reincarnation and unresolved relationships makes it stand out from other dramas.
Studio Phoenix and SLL produce the show, and it is an original series without a source material. Writers Lee Nam-gyu and Kim Soo-jin are behind the script, and the direction is by Kim Seok-yoon.
Heavenly Ever After airs every Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 PM KST. Episode 9 will be rebroadcast on the 18th at 10:30 AM, 1:10 PM, and 5 PM. You can also watch the full series on Tving and Netflix.
This episode’s twist added a lot of depth. The discovery of past-life connections brought closure, forgiveness, and new beginnings. It’s the kind of plot that makes you think about how people might be connected in ways we don’t fully understand.
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