Tomorrow
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Tomorrow

"Finding a reason to live tomorrow, that's what we do."

8.4
Yr 2022
Rt 60m
Status Ended
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Series Brief

Overview

Made half-human and half-spirit by accident, a young man is employed by a company of grim reapers in the underworld to carry out special missions.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 72 /100

Tomorrow is generally recognized as a unique, emotionally heavy entry in the fantasy K-drama genre. Critics frequently praise the show's ability to balance its dark, sensitive subject matter regarding suicide with moments of levity, physical comedy, and supernatural intrigue. Many reviewers note that the series successfully delivers a poignant message about the precious nature of life.

While the series is widely commended for its ambitious premise and strong performances—particularly from lead actor Rowoon—reception is not universally glowing. Some critics have pointed to inconsistencies in the writing, describing the show as a mixed bag that occasionally falls into shallow territory despite its flashes of brilliance. Overall, it remains a frequently recommended watch for those interested in character-driven narratives that tackle difficult themes with a blend of genres.

“An interesting mix of downright hilarious quips and physical comedy set to the backdrop of super dark themes around suicide.”

“An action-packed, fantasy K-drama with dramatic and comedic elements that tugs on your heartstrings.”

“Ultimately, Tomorrow is a bit of a mixed bag. Yes there are some golden moments but overall, as a collective whole, this one is disappointingly shallow.”

“Tackles suicide gently and with empathy.”

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Why fans love it

Tomorrow reframes the traditional image of the grim reaper by shifting the focus from reaping souls to saving them. Based on a webtoon, the series centers its narrative on a crisis management team operating within the underworld. These figures intervene in the lives of individuals contemplating suicide, forcing a confrontation between the permanence of death and the possibility of a different future.

Kim Hee-seon leads a team that balances high-stakes fantasy action with grounded, often heavy subject matter. The show uses its supernatural premise to explore social issues like unemployment and trauma. By positioning its main characters as reluctant afterlife office workers, it turns the afterlife into a bureaucracy that prioritizes empathy over cold efficiency.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 16
Longest run 16 eps
Show 67 more
Yun Yoo-sun as Lee Jeong-im 16 episodes Ryu Sung-rok as Namgung Jae-soo 16 episodes Kim Seo-yeon as Choi Min-young 16 episodes Min Ji-a as Im Yoo-hwa 16 episodes Jung Dong-geun as Maeng Jang-hyeon 16 episodes Yoon Jong-won as Bang Gook-hyeon 16 episodes Kim Chil-doo as Mr. Baek 16 episodes Kim Seo-A as Jo Yong-hee 16 episodes Park Yu-mil as Ji Hwa-ja 16 episodes Bae Jung-nam as Loan Shark 1 episode Lee Kyung-oh as Tak Jung-Gu 1 episode Son Dong-soo as Yoon Joong-il 1 episode Jo In as Noh Eun-Bi 2 episodes Jeong Jun-ha as Jung Joon-ha 2 episodes Jeon Kwang-jin as Seo Young-bin 2 episodes Woo Kang-min as Sung Chi-wook 1 episode Park Young-bok as Bridge Jumper 1 episode Oh Chae-eun as Jumadeung Internal Sales Team Staff 1 episode Kwon Dan-a as Jung Yoon-sol 1 episode Park Chul-Min as Anchorman 1 episode Seon Ah Rin as Hye-won's Friend 1 episode Jang Ji-Eun as Hye-won's Friend 1 episode Kwak Ja-hyung as Choi Joon-woong 2 episodes Kim Ji-hoon as Young Namgoong Jae Soo 2 episodes Ryu Hye-rin as Scammer 1 episode Uhm Tae-ok as Landlord 1 episode Shin Ki-hwan as School Bully 1 episode Lee Noah as Heo Na-young 3 episodes Kang Seung-yoon as Kang Woo-jin 3 episodes Kim Gyeong-min as Jae-soo's Father 2 episodes Im Sae-byeok as Jae-soo's Mother 2 episodes Shin Ye-Ji as Daycare Center Staff 1 episode Shin Seo-woo as Young Kang Woo-jin 2 episodes Do Jung-Hwan as Lee Sang Yeob 2 episodes Shin Hee-cheol as Building Jumper 1 episode Min Eung-sik as Na-young's Father 2 episodes Kang Joo-hee as Na-young's Mother 2 episodes Kim Ha-jin as Woo-jin's Aunt 1 episode Lee Eun-Kang as Woo-jin's Uncle 1 episode Kim Jung-chul as Dong Chil 1 episode Jeon Moo-song as Lee Young-chun 1 episode Lee Jung-jun as Young Lee Young-chun 1 episode Lee Kyu-seop as Gangster 1 episode Yoon Hyo-sik as Photographer 1 episode Park Da-on as Child Passerby 1 episode Jung Chung-gu as Junkyard Owner 1 episode Kim Sa-Rang as Mother Passerby 1 episode Lee Beom-chan as Young-chun's Co-worker 1 episode Han Hae-in as Sin Ye-na 2 episodes Jo Seung-yeon as Lee Dong-ja 1 episode Yang Jae-hyun as Kim Yong Jun 1 episode Kim Min-So as Jeong Bo-ram 1 episode Kim Heung-rae as Han Man-sik 1 episode Noh Ha-yeon as Ye-won 1 episode Min Jin-woong as Song Jin-ho 1 episode Jung Se-Hyun as Sunset 1 episode Shin Chi-young as Goodbye 1 episode Cha Sang-mi as Shopper 2 episodes Lee Ki-hyuk as Lim Yu-hwa's Husband 2 episodes Jung Soo-han as Kwon Sang-su 2 episodes Park Jae-wan as Records Chief 2 episodes Goo Si-yeon as Gop Dan 2 episodes Kim Si-eun as Gop Dan / Young Ryu Cho-hui 3 episodes Jung Jae-eun as Goo-ryun's Mother-in-law 2 episodes Yoo Young-bin as Billy 2 episodes Shin Won-ho as Seol In-u 2 episodes Park Hoon as Ha Dae-soo 2 episodes
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Similarity

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Keyword Cloud

Keywords

suicide coma suicide attempt afterlife grim reaper death jobless suicide prevention based on webcomic or webtoon underworld
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
April 01, 2022
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
60 minutes
Origin
KR
TMDB Votes
289