Heavenly Ever After episode 2 aired on May 20. This episode gave viewers a deeper look at the emotional bond between the characters Go Nak-jun, played by Son Suk-ku, and Lee Hae-sook, played by Kim Hye-ja. The episode followed their reunion in heaven and explored feelings of regret, joy, and the longing for youth.
Hae-sook and Nak-jun met again in the afterlife. Nak-jun appeared in his thirties, healthy and full of life, while Hae-sook stayed in her eighties. She was shocked to see him so young. He asked her with concern, “You didn’t come here after suffering, did you?” showing his constant care.
In his life before death, Nak-jun had lost the use of his legs and was bedridden. Now in heaven, he could run freely. He showed this to Hae-sook by running across the grass, laughing. She looked at him, surprised but touched. She asked, “You run well. Do you feel better now?” He smiled brightly and replied, “It feels like I’m alive again.” His happiness was real, and she could feel it.
Nak-jun then asked her to climb onto his back. It was a sweet moment. The weight of their past was gone for a while. He wasn’t just walking; he was full of energy. Hae-sook smiled, but it wasn’t just because he was running. She saw the man she once knew come back to life in front of her.
Their Time in Heaven Isn’t Perfect
Not everything felt right, though. Hae-sook was upset. She had entered heaven with her body still aged. She asked Nak-jun why he didn’t wait for her the way she looked now. “You said we’d meet just like this. Then why am I the only one who looks like this? What kind of heaven is this?” Her voice cracked as she said, “Maybe hell would’ve been better than this.”
Her words came from a deep place of regret. She missed her youth. She missed the version of herself she didn’t value until it was too late. Her choice to remain aged in the afterlife made her feel left behind. “You’ve got to be young again. Do you even know how that makes me feel?” she asked. Nak-jun looked at her, unsure of what to say. He said softly, “You should’ve come a little younger.” That didn’t help. She snapped back, “I did this because of you. You told me I was prettiest just like this.”
This wasn’t just a couple fighting. This was about the pain of growing old, the choices we make, and the things we wish we could change.
A Strange Presence in the Afterlife
Later in the episode, Hae-sook saw a mysterious woman dressed in black. She was terrified, thinking the woman had come to take her to hell. Her fear was real. The woman appeared more than once and brought deep anxiety to Hae-sook.
The truth came out later. The mysterious figure was not a reaper. She was Hae-sook’s pet cat, Sonya, who now appeared in a human form. Sonya teased Hae-sook, saying, “Why didn’t you recognize me?” When Hae-sook scolded her for using informal speech, Sonya simply said, “I do what I want.” Their exchange brought a rare moment of humor and warmth.
Meanwhile, dogs who had passed away waited for their owners in heaven. They looked like humans but had the same love for their humans as before. This idea of pets being part of the afterlife touched many viewers.
New Trouble Arrives
The calm didn’t last. A woman named Somi, played by Han Ji-min, arrived looking for Nak-jun. She hugged him tightly, saying she had been thinking about him and had come all this way for him. This upset Hae-sook. Without hesitation, she grabbed Somi by the hair. Somi screamed, “Why are you doing this?”
Nak-jun tried to break them apart. But that just made Hae-sook angrier. She shouted at Nak-jun, “Whose side are you on? Mine or hers?” and then grabbed his hair too. The scene was intense and a bit chaotic, but it showed how strong her feelings were.
Heavenly Ever After episode 2 mixed humor, emotion, and conflict in a way that felt very real. It showed how love doesn’t stop after death, but even in heaven, things aren’t always easy.
The story also touched on deeper themes — how we see ourselves, how we want others to see us, and what it means to grow old while still feeling young inside.
Whether it’s about regrets, lost youth, or holding onto love, Heavenly Ever After gives viewers a lot to think about. It’s not just about life after death. It’s about the life we lived before it, and everything we wish we had said or done.
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.
