See You in My 19th Life
See You in My 19th Life
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See You in My 19th Life

"I remembered you. Would you remember me?"

8.1
Yr 2023
Rt 62m
Status Ended
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Series Brief

Overview

Ban Ji-eum can endlessly reincarnate. But when her 18th life gets cut short, she dedicates the next one to finding her now grown-up childhood love.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 82 /100

See You in My 19th Life is widely praised as a heartwarming and emotionally resonant series. Critics and viewers alike appreciate its unique blend of reincarnation themes, gentle humor, and romantic dedication, with many finding the story both riveting and deeply moving by its finale.

While some reviewers note that the show occasionally reverts to tired genre tropes—such as miscommunication subplots and antagonistic family members—these elements are generally viewed as minor distractions from the otherwise strong central premise. Bolstered by high production values, a great soundtrack, and a capable cast, the series is frequently cited as one of the standout K-dramas of 2023.

“A riveting tale of memories and mysteries that steal your heart completely from the start.”

“Romance and spiritual connection combine in an upbeat, festive comedy that will intrigue teens and adults alike.”

“It introduced to viewers the beauty of true love, the strong dedication to be with the one you long for, and most of all; the promise of a lifetime and more.”

“Humorous and romantic, but wrapped up in tired tropes.”

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Where to Watch

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Why fans love it

This 2023 drama blends comedy and romance through a premise centered on a woman who remembers every one of her previous lives. Ban Ji-eum spends her 19th existence searching for the man who remained a fixture in her heart during a tragic childhood decades prior. The series balances the heavy weight of reincarnation with humorous encounters as the protagonist aggressively navigates a world she has already seen many times over.

Shin Hye-sun anchors the production by portraying a character whose maturity far outpaces her current age. The adaptation of the original webtoon relies on the tension between a centuries-old soul and the fragile reality of professional life. The result is a narrative that stays light despite the existential nature of its core romance. It finds its rhythm in the contrast between grand, timeless gestures and the smaller, comedic awkwardness of modern relationships.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 62
Regulars 9
Longest run 12 eps
Show 54 more
Jung Hyeon-jun as Mun Seo-ha (young) Gi So-you as Yoon Cho-won (young) Cha Chung-hwa as Kim Ae-gyeong Kang Myeong-ju as Cho Yu-seon Moon Dong-hyeok as Ban Dong-u Lee Hae-young as Lee Sang-hyuck 12 episodes Bae Hae-seon as Jang Yeon-ok 12 episodes Bin Chan-uk as Chan-hyeok 12 episodes Lee Chae-min as Kang Min-gi 12 episodes Lee Han-na as Han-na 12 episodes Lee Si-woo as Ha Do-jin 12 episodes Lee Bo-young as Lee Sang-a 5 episodes Lee Jae-kyoon as Kim Jung-ho 6 episodes Kim Yu-mi as Cho Yu-seon (young) 7 episodes Chae Jong-hyeop as Bok-dong 7 episodes Yoo Min-sang as Starqueen MC 1 episode Go Do-yeon as Kim Ae-gyeong (young) 4 episodes Kim Jae-man as MI Mobility team leader 1 episode Gi Eun-you as Ji-eum's 3rd life 5 episodes Kim Yi-kyeong as Mi-ae 2 episodes Go Ha as Ko Su-jin 4 episodes Jang Hyun-jin as Heo Jin-o 4 episodes Kim Byung-hee as MI Hotel staff 1 episode Kim Yong-jin as MI Hotel staff 1 episode Jung Chan-hoon as Ju-won's father 2 episodes Park Jeong-eon as Plant Cafe owner 2 episodes Kim Geon-u as Ha Do-yun (young) 2 episodes Jung Yoo-mi as Hae-wol's mother 4 episodes Lee Yeon-joo as Hae-wol 4 episodes Kim Min-seol as Rickshaw passenger 1 episode Kang Hyun-oh as Yang-sik 4 episodes Yoon Hwan as Yeon-ok's secretary 2 episodes Yoo Sang-hyuk as Loan shark 3 episodes Jeong Seon-cheol as Im Chang-su 3 episodes Jeong Hyeon-woo as Ha Jeong-seop 4 episodes Nam Jin-bok as Bang Ho-sik 3 episodes Lee Mi-yun as Seo-ha's aunt 1 episode Kim Do-young as Seo-ha's uncle 1 episode Bae Chang-ho as Seo-ha's cousin 1 episode Oh Young-mee as Maid 1 episode Lee Jae-hwan as Jeong-hun's secretary 1 episode Lee Dong-kyu as Anchorman 1 episode Park Ga-bi as Ji-eum's 6th life 2 episodes Woo Jeong-hwan as Ji-eum's past life 2 episodes Choi Yoon-bin as Ji-eum's past life 1 episode Han Jae-yi as Cheon Ga-hui 1 episode Min Kyung-jin as Pharmacist 1 episode Yoon Ho-joong as Ji-eum's past life 1 episode Syed Saqib Ali as Ji-eum's past life 1 episode Song Hoon as MI Hotel chef 1 episode Hong Lu-hyeon as Pedestrian solicitor 1 episode Baek Seung-chul as Ban Hak-soo 3 episodes Kim Geu-lim as Ji-eum's 10th life 2 episodes Kim Hyun-woo as Crosswalk boy 1 episode
Production Board

Crew

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Keyword Cloud

Keywords

hotel trauma reincarnation romcom romance director first love older woman younger man relationship childhood friends past life power of love past love adaptation based on webcomic or webtoon hilarious romantic
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
June 17, 2023
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
62 minutes
Origin
KR
TMDB Votes
217