Tomorrow (2022)

The feelings remain askdsald

So, this drama. I wasn't a fan of Rowoon's character, but he grew on me. And I must say that he is getting at acting, which is nice.
I've seen Yun Ji On in Be Melodramatic, and I liked him back then, I also liked his acting now. His character is interesting and I must say that, out of the main characters, he was the one that had the most satisfying ending for me.
Before I talk about the other two mc characters (and, tbh, the reson I picked up the drama) I want to say that I liked the way they approached the different cases, especially the one of the comfort women. It was done with respect and it does help to make people take knowledge of it (I myself didn't know anything about them until I saw Chicago Typewriter a few years ago, and then I read about it and consumed other novels like, for example, Pachinko, that also mentions them), especially considering the international audience a show that can be seen through Netflix has. The case I wasn't completely satisfied with was the one about the eating disorder, because it isn't as simple as suddenly accepting yourself and deciding to eat, I would've liked to see that character getting proffesional help from an interdisciplinary team.
Now, regarding Goo Ryun and Park Joon Gil, the pacing the directors chose left little time and they gave them a rushed conclusion that only didn't suck because this two CAN ACT, their eye acting was so good that it saved a little the lack of dialogue and scenes they should've been given together. I'm still annoyed that they waited until the final episode for PJG to know about their past and, that after he found out, they had only one scene in which they talked about it. That scene served as an apology from PJG about his rash decitions in the past, and as an exoneration for GR because now he understands what she went through and there is some peace in his acceptance. I get that, but I honestly think we should've been given more scenes of them post that, not a vague one at the end that is supposed to be lighthearted. Because their relationship was one of the things this drama revolved around, and then it was just discarded. This is what I meant when I said that, out of the mcs, Im Ryung Goo is the one that had a more satisfying resolution about his past life.

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People's words/ actions can really make or break someone...

Woah! The plot is so good!

There are scenes that made me pause watching just to cry and pause to feel a little better. There are also scenes that made me mad with the society we live in. The world is just so cruel for everyone. And there are people who needs help to survive this cruel reality.

We need more people who have kind souls and people who utter kind words. We all need need to be careful on what to say and we do.

This drama is so recommendable but might not be suitable for everyone. It tackles a lot of cruel things but there are a lot of comforting words from it too.

The actors really amazed me by their acting! Kuddos to the team! We need Season 2!

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The one with the dog...

I was warned that this one would be really heavy and they were right. I'm a binge watcher. Give me everything all at once, please and thank you! But this one I had to have some space in between episodes to process. The subject matter is clear based on the synopsis but I could see how some would find this to be a bit of a torture fest.

Story
Each episode is it's own story, with the past of reapers sprinkled in. Episodes 6, 10, and 13 really gutted me. Full on sobbing. While those stories were painful to watch, they needed to be told. Episode 9 was also hard to watch and I'm pretty sure I disassociated for some of it as my dog was on the bed while I watched. The ending was bitter sweet. I was hoping they would have Joon Woong use his 'freebie' with the Jade Emperor to stay with the RM team. They had a few great gateways as in the marketing episode he commented on the plight of working in a traditional job. I will give props to the writers for the way they handled Ryeon and Joong Gil.

Acting/Cast
*Takes Deep Breath* Now I know there is a lot of back and forth over a certain actor but I think this was casted very well. Hee Sun was a badass. She made Ryeon human but also powerful. Soo Hyuk always gives villain vibes which worked out so well in as Joong Gil is the perfect gray character. Do we like him? Do we hate him? That depends on the episode. Rowoon/Joon Woong was the perfect balance that the show needed. He was the over emotional and immature human (he coworkers were over 400 years old.) He offered comedic relief but also true emotion. I'm pretty sure I sobbed even harder when he saluted the guy at the end of episode 6. I can't imagine this work was easy for the cast to complete. These are the stories that weigh heavy on a person and they have to live them (to an extent.)

Music
I enjoyed the intro and epilogue music. Was it memorable? No. But that isn't a bad things as in these case the stories needed to the be the star.

Rewatch Value
I'm torn on this one as the content (again) is heavy. This may be one of those that you can go into select episodes for a quick hit. I can see re watching this with a friend to generate some conversation or see what their thoughts are on these social topics.

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Fantasy realism

The premise might be fantasy but the topics taken up were all about the real world. Never seen anything like it before and somehow it kinda restored my faith in why I am such a big fan of Korean dramas. This drama had everything; mystery, fantasy, action, romance, you name it and it will be present in this drama. At parts this drama made me genuinely cry and I had to sit back and take a breather to calm down. But at the same time, the level of satisfaction you get from the fact that there were absolutely no loose ends left in this drama was the best part. It touched so many sensitive topics and made me have some self realisation and a reality check about the gravity of these for the first time in my life, this was probably the most important area of the drama for me which really had loving and binging this series before I knew it.
If I wished for anything more from this drama, it would just be that I wanted more episodes.
This drama left me craving for more!

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What would you do with a second chance?

You've been working so hard all your life, but just when you reach out to someone needing help, everything comes to an end. Lost and hopeless, you get a second chance to prove your value by learning how much life is worth living.
When I saw in the cast list the lovely Rowoon and immidiately thought fo my precious Haru (character from Extraordinary You), and watching the trailer I bielieved it would have been a funny kdrama, something not so deep and thoughtful. Well, I was wrong.
This drama keeps you up with a smile just to throw the rought reality in front of your face as hard as it can. The backstories and the link between the main characters, but also the stories of the people they have to help make you simpathize with them.

Drama Time Playlist check: Red Light by J.DON

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Surely one of the best dramas of 2022!

This drama shows a different side of Grim Reapers and that is what got me hooked. When I started it, I literally had no idea what I was getting myself into and honestly I'm so glad I watched it. Every episode had a story to tell and an issue which was dealt with, wonderfully. This isn't like our regular dramas and that is what makes it special. Almost every episode had me bawling in a corner and I don't regret it one bit.
The cast... So well done!!! Rowoon literally nailed his role and I don't think could've pulled it off that well. This was my first time seeing Kim Hee Seon and Yoon Ji On and they were brilliant! Also whoever came up with the idea of casting Lee Soo Hyuk needs to be applauded!! The man may have had only a few minutes of screentime in some episodes but he owned every single of them...
Like I mentioned earlier, this is a drama that's one of its kind. I thoroughly enjoyed it even though I put it on hold for a few days because of my exams. If you're not sure, watch the first episode and that should pretty much get you interested.

Happy Viewing! :)

Note: The main topic and some others that they dealt with, may be triggering for some viewers so proceed with caution in case you wanna watch the drama.

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The best drama in this whole world

Out of all the 150 ish kdramas I have watched , this drama is still my favourite one. It is just so beautiful. It shows how much effect few kind words , a small action has on a person's life. It shows how much people go through in real life and the sun will come out after a stormy day. You can't hate anyone in this drama, you will FEEL for the main characters as well as the side ones. Stories of real people with real problems. No drama apart from youth of may has made me cry this much,If I could I would give all the stars in the world to this drama and it's characters.

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Tomorrow is fantastic!

This show is a roller coaster ride of emotion! Acting A+, story A++, so much to love! Last episode had me on the edge of my seat! LoveLoveLove!!! Each episode was a gift of a wonderful story and the unfolding of the grim reapers stories. When I say I spent the last episode yelling at the tv I am not joking and the ending was so much better than even I was expecting! Fighting! Each week brought me to tears, especially the war vet and the dog. Then you have the reapers back story that was totally u expected and made you love each of the main characters just that much more.

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Argomento controverso, ottimo drama ma a volte poco rispettoso dei problemi altrui

Suicidio è una parola terribile. Per alcuni un peccato inescusabile, sempre, per altri quella che sembra l’unica via di uscita da una situazione insostenibile, qualsiasi sia la motivazione.
Chi si avvicini a questo drama con problemi personali inerenti l’argomento, farebbe bene a procedere con estrema cautela, perché il togliersi la vita è l’argomento pivotale di tutta la serie, e per come la vedo io, non è sempre trattato nel modo migliore.
Tutto verte infatti intorno alla lotta quotidiana di una piccola squadra speciale di Grim Reapers, tristi mietitori, angeli della morte, shinigami o come vogliamo chiamarli, il cui compito è di impedire il successo agli aspiranti suicidi. Questo perché, nelle premesse di questo drama, l’anima che rinuncia volontariamente al dono della vita finirà all’inferno e vedrà recidere tutti i legami che la collegano alla sua esistenza, senza possibilità di incontrare nuovamente quelle persone nelle reincarnazioni successive. A questa squadra formata dalla energica Goo Ryun e dal suo sottoposto Im Ryung Goo, si unisce per sei mesi un giovane apprendista, Choi Joon Woong, una ragazzo alla perenne ricerca di un lavoro, finito in coma per aver cercato di salvare un aspirante suicida.
Nel corso delle 16 puntate di questa serie ci sarà presentata un’ampia casistica di motivazioni per le quali gli esseri umani (e in un caso addirittura un cane) possono decidere di togliersi la vita. La squadra di prevenzione suicidi riuscirà a prevenirli, ma il focus del drama verte spesso sull’esposizione a chiare lettere di come un comportamento apparentemente non decisivo possa causare conseguenze devastanti in chi ne viene colpito. Bullismo scolastico, cyberbullismo, cattivi rapporti al lavoro, pettegolezzo… tutte cause apparentemente “leggere”, forse, in confronto ad altre più pesanti, come possono essere la rovina finanziaria della famiglia o la perdita di un bambino o una persona cara. Ma per chi le vive da dentro non esiste gradazione di dolore, solo il proprio personale inferno e gli aguzzini vanno messi di fronte alla proprie responsabilità.
Purtroppo, a prescindere dale cosiddette soluzioni che vengono trovate per dissuadere gli aspiranti suicidi, ho trovato a volte un approccio troppo semplicistico al problema. Sostanzialmente è come se ti venisse detto: è tutto nella tua testa, datti una mossa che tutto passa. Ma chi si dibatte in certe reti, fino ad arrivare a pensare di togliersi la vita, difficilmente riuscirà a liberarsi da solo: ha bisogno di aiuto esterno, così come ne hanno i protagonisti di queste vicende. Molto probabilmente, avrà bisogno anche di uno psicologo e, salvo difetti nella mia memoria, di aiuti psicologici in questo drama non se ne vede l'ombra. Eppure, in un paese che ha uno dei più alti tassi di suicidi al mondo, la salute mentale dovrebbe essere una priorità. Il fatto che il problema venga glissato completamente mi fa sospettare che esista un forte stigma contro la malattia mentale, la vergogna sociale di non essere all'altezza. E, in questo, il drama ha peccato di mancanza di coraggio, per cui per me rimane semplicemente un prodotto di intrattenimento che però, in taluni casi, potrebbe addirittura fare più male che bene.
Gli attori sono stati tutti molto bravi. Kim Hee Sun è stata un’ottima protagonista, sia in abiti moderni che in costume, un’eroina dolente dagli occhi espressivi. Rowoon e Yun Ji On sono stati due ottime spalle (perché sinceramente il giovane apprendista non mi è sembrato avere questo ruolo così preponderante, tale da poter dire che è il protagonista maschile). Discorso a parte per Lee Soo Hyuk che, pur non essendo prevalente, possiede comunque un carisma tale da spiccare anche in parti non principali. Anche gli altri attori di contorno, le figure dolenti cui sono stati dedicati via via gli episodi, hanno fatto un ottimo lavoro.
Ho apprezzato molto che una puntata sia stata dedicata alla tragedia delle comfort women, un crimine contro l’umanità per cui i giapponesi ancora oggi rifiutano di scusarsi e che, come il negazionismo della shoah, da alcuni è ancora non creduta.
I costumi sono stati molto soddisfacenti, sia nelle parti moderne che in quelle ambientate secoli fa. Le musiche hanno ben sottolineato l’azione e il comparto tecnico ha fatto, a mio parere, un ottimo lavoro.
Ho purtroppo percepito un poco di stanchezza a causa della ripetitività dell’azione: un susseguirsi di casi umani da salvare, mentre i rapporti tra la protagonista e il Grim Reaper interpretato da Lee Soo Hyuk fungevano da collante, invero non troppo efficace. Anche il coma del ragazzo è stato sfruttato abbastanza poco… insomma per la mia percezione la maionese è rimasta un pochino slegata, ma senza togliere molto al gusto della preparazione. Il finale potrebbe lasciare la possibilità della realizzazione di una seconda serie e, pur essendo soddisfacente, non posso dire abbia terminato la serie col botto.
In sunto, un drama piuttosto cupo, anche se condito con abbondanti dosi di speranza e qualche sorriso per le interazioni degli abitanti dell’altro mondo, coi suoi parallelismi con quello dei viventi. Ottimo lavoro, che avrebbe potuto essere anche migliore. Ma, ehi, ce ne fossero!

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10000/10! ?

i usually don't write reviews about kdramas that i've finished watching, but this one is an exception; it has a unique storyline that holds a very deep and relevant meaning. i usually watch rom-com kdramas, but this one doesn't really have heavy romance in it, though i kept watching because of the lessons in each episode (which is one of the things that makes this kdrama are very good one to watch). i like how the kdrama mostly reveals the past and the after-lives of each person centered in that specific episode because it makes you understand their character and why they are what they are in that given moment. the ending was a bit disappointing but i saw it coming. overall, i enjoyed it, it got me hooked every weekend from the moment this series aired on netflix, i really recommend this!

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Must Watch

One of the best drama of this year. I appreciate the message they want to convey through the stories they showed. Each and every story holds special meaning. I got emotional in almost every episodes.
All the actors did Superb job. They did justice to their characters. Their past stories were so painful yet worth watching. I really liked Kim hee sun's role, her work is absolutely admirable. I love how Lee so hyuk's attitude changed towards those who commits Suicide.
Worth watching drama, loved it. Kudos to all those who've worked hard in this show. Everyone did a great work.
It's so sad that this Kdrama has all those bad ratings just because of some toxic fans. I'm an Army too but it hurts watching this stupidity. To all those people PLEASE GROW UP!!! You're making us look really bad.

I really hope people learns good things from this drama.

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