The identity of Han Ji-min in "More Beautiful than Heaven" remains shrouded in mystery.
JTBC's weekend drama "More Beautiful than Heaven" (written by Lee Nam-kyu and Kim Soo-jin, directed by Kim Seok-yoon) is receiving positive reviews for its delightful humor and warm emotions. The story set in a heaven resembling our reality evokes empathy while ironically prompting reflections on life through death.
In particular, the character Han Kyung-ja (played by Lee A-joo), who raised the protagonist like a mother despite not being her biological mother, and her husband Ko Nak-jun (played by Son Seok-koo), who she met again after 60 years of life and death, highlighted the preciousness of relationships through the character Lee Hae-sook (played by Kim Hye-ja), who realized the "stronger bond than blood ties."
There were also new connections formed in heaven. Among them, the mysterious and unidentified Somi (played by Han Ji-min) sparked curiosity from her first appearance. She appeared without any warning, having lost all memories of who she is and where she came from, except for the name "Ko Nak-jun," turning the couple's heavenly house upside down. When Lee Hae-sook became furious due to misunderstandings and jealousy, Ko Nak-jun drew attention by revealing that he had met her on a train to the afterlife and shared a story about saving her at Hell Station.
As the episodes progressed, various speculations about Somi's identity emerged. First, Ko Nak-jun began to suspect Somi after hearing from a staff member at the Heaven Support Center that there had been a case of a hell escapee and that forced arrivals in heaven could lead to memory confusion. Meanwhile, Lee Hae-sook became anxious as she noticed familiar traces of Lee Young-ae (played by Lee Jung-eun) in Somi, as her presence in heaven implied death.
However, a new church member in heaven, Park Cheol-jin (played by Jung Seon-cheol), confessed to being a hell escapee, and a twist occurred when Lee Young-ae was spotted in an unknown world rather than heaven. Based on the remaining clues, it is noteworthy that the trio of stray dogs, Jjajang (played by Shin Min-cheol), Jjamppong (played by Kim Chung-gil), and Mandu (played by Yoo Hyun-soo), detected a distinctly different smell from Somi compared to the humans in heaven, and that the couple's pet cat Sonya (played by Choi Hee-jin) did not seem unfamiliar with Somi when she first saw her.
As the search for Somi's identity captivates viewers, it remains to be seen if there are more hidden hints in the upcoming developments.
"More Beautiful than Heaven" airs every Saturday at 10:40 PM and Sunday at 10:30 PM.
[Kim So-yeon, Star Today Reporter]
