Netflix is a goldmine for K-drama fans and the latest addition to that list is Heavenly Ever After. The official synopsis of the show reads,
“Kim Hye-jastars as an 80-year-old woman who opts to follow her beloved husband (Son Suk-ku) in the afterlife at her current age and appearance, only to find that he has decided to spend his afterlife in his 30s. Faced with this not-so-Heavenly predicament, the two will have to navigate the challenges of love and afterlife to see if their once unshakeable bond can truly last despite it all. ”
The show premiered on Netflix on April 19, 2025 with its first episode with the second one following on April 20, 2025. The show is following a weekly release schedule with new episodes dropping every Saturday and Sunday.
Let us now explore the release schedule of Heavenly Ever After in detail.
Heavenly Ever After release schedule
The first episode of Heavenly Ever After aired on Netflix on April 19, 2025. Two new episodes come out every week, on Saturday and Sunday. Here is a table for a better understanding of the release schedule of this K-drama.
The episodes can be streamed exclusively on Netflix. Viewers would need an active subscription of the streaming platform to watch these episodes as they drop. Netflix offers a range of subscription options, including
- Netflix Standard with Ads at $7.99/month
- Netflix Standard without ads at $17.99/month
- Netflix Premium at $24.99/month
Having an active Netflix subscription will also offer viewers complete access to their streaming library, including their original shows and films.
More on Heavenly Ever After
Written by Kim Su-jin and Lee Nam-kyu, Heavenly Ever After is a romantic fantasy series. It is directed by Kim Sok-yun and the cast includes
- Ryu Deok-hwan as Pastor
- Kim Hye-ja as Lee Hae-sook
- Son Suk-ku as Ko Nak-joon
- Lee Jung-eun as Lee Young-ae
- Han Ji-min as Som-yi
- Cheon Ho-jin as Center Director
Talking about the show, director Kim Sok-yun told in an online conference as reported by The Korea Times, that they
“crafted a stage where Kim can pour her entire being.”
He further added,
“This project was conceived from the outset with Kim in mind. The screenwriters even halted their other scripts to join what we affectionately called the 'Kim Hye-ja Project,' focusing on how to create a platform where she could fully immerse herself. It's essentially a bespoke creation aimed at delivering both entertainment and profound emotion.”
He went on by saying,
“Other actors were willing to join even with the script still in development, which meant we could design their roles based on a clear understanding of the individuals. This approach, giving them tailored performances rather than generic ones, is why the characters feel so authentic and alive.”
His words show how meticulously the characters were developed, which is clearly reflected in the show.
Heavenly Ever After can be streamed on Netflix.
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