Heavenly Ever After- Episodes 3-4

Secrets, Suspense, and Second Chances!

Welcome back to the chaos and charm of "Heavenly Ever After"! Episode 3 cranks up the emotional rollercoaster with family secrets, supernatural drama, and a love triangle that’s anything but heavenly.

The episode kicks off with Hae-suk being whisked away to the self-reflection room, the final stop in her orientation program. Here, she’s hit with a whirlwind of memories—her mother’s mysterious drowning, a painful blind date with an older man, and the relentless pursuit of Nak-jun, who fell head over heels for her. It’s a bittersweet reminder of a life that was anything but easy.

But heaven isn’t just about nostalgia. The president gives Hae-suk a tour of the healing programs, where residents find peace in various soulful activities. It all seems lovely until they return home, and chaos hits like a freight train.

As they stroll in, a woman suddenly runs up and hugs Nak-jun. Cue Hae-suk’s instant jealousy, and boy, does she make a scene. But Nak-jun quickly explains that this woman is someone he rescued from being dragged to hell while on one of his work trips (yep, his heavenly job is a lot more intense than it sounds). The problem? The woman has no memory except Nak-jun’s name. Hae-suk is not having it and wants her out ASAP.

But that’s the least of her worries. The next morning, Hae-suk notices four strange, grape-like balls floating around her—each representing a rule she broke. Two more, and it’s a one-way ticket to hell. Talk about stress!

Nak-jun, ever the softie, takes the mystery woman (who he now calls Som-I) to the service center, where they learn she might be a runaway from hell, a lost soul with no memories. Naming her only makes Hae-suk more furious, and their heavenly home turns into a battleground.

Desperate for answers, Hae-suk skips her reformation classes (because who has time for that?) and heads to a church. But after bombarding the poor pastor with questions, she’s unceremoniously kicked out. Even in heaven, she can’t catch a break.

Back home, Som-I is still hanging around, and Hae-suk’s temper finally boils over. She storms out, heading straight to the service center to ask about her mother. But due to heaven’s policies, she can’t meet her mother without mutual consent. In classic Hae-suk fashion, she subtly threatens the staff—only to be caught by the president himself.

But instead of punishing her, the president is moved by her desperation. He grants her access to a special bus to the 1950s version of heaven, where she finally reunites with her mother. The tearful reunion is a gut punch of emotions. But the revelations keep coming: the woman she thought was her mother was actually her adoptive mother, her father’s first wife. Her biological parents were a tragic love story, and her adoptive mother had quietly watched over her all her life.

The two reconcile, their bond stronger than ever, and fall asleep together, a rare moment of peace.

Meanwhile, we learn a touching truth about Nak-jun’s job—he took it to stay close to Hae-suk even after death. The president gently reminds Nak-jun to remember his passionate love for her, a love that once drove him to pursue her with everything he had.

But heaven’s peace is short-lived. As Hae-suk and Nak-jun share a tender moment outside her mother’s house, a devil-like figure emerges, targeting Som-I, ending the episode on a cliffhanger that has us on the edge of our seats.

Love, Lies, and Runaway Souls!

Heavenly Ever After is back with Episode 4, and it’s another wild mix of heartwarming moments, supernatural twists, and a touch of chaos that keeps us hooked.

The episode starts with a bittersweet twist—a sweet photoshoot of an elderly couple that turns out to be their funeral portrait. Meanwhile, on Earth, Young-ae is having nightmares about Hell’s workers coming for her, leaving her visibly shaken. Is this a warning or just her grief haunting her?

Back in Haven, Hae-suk tries to play nice with Som-i (kind of), but she can’t shake her suspicions. She accuses Nak-jun of having affairs with other women, but Nak-jun is as clueless as ever. He swears he has no romantic ties with Som-i, but Hae-suk’s jealousy doesn’t budge an inch.

We also get a hilarious flashback where Nak-jun, in his younger days, almost became an actor—until a drunken director sobered up and backtracked faster than you can say "Hollywood."

But the real charm hits when the couple spots Som-i and Sonya, Hae-suk’s stylish cat, chasing butterflies like besties. It’s a strange but sweet sight that seems to melt a little of Hae-suk’s icy exterior. Well, until chaos strikes again.

In one of the wildest subplots ever, abandoned dogs—Jjajang, Jjamppong, and Mandu—band together to open a special hell for animal abusers. Yes, these good boys have had enough of cruel humans, and they’re ready for revenge. But before they can go full “bark to hell,” the President of Heaven steps in and gives them a lesson on how souls are judged properly.

Hae-suk’s day is a mixed bag. She dozes off at the church service (earning another glare from the pastor) and even makes two servings of ramen for her “reformative class.” On her way home, Som-i protects her from a flying badminton shuttlecock—just like Young-ae used to do. Later that night, Som-i even climbs into bed with Hae-suk, mimicking Young-ae’s clinginess perfectly. The eerie similarities keep stacking up.

The next day, Hae-suk and Som-i return to the church, where a new man catches the pastor’s attention (finally, some good attendance). Meanwhile, the President shows the three dogs how deceased pets comfort their grieving owners by appearing as dreams or hallucinations. Even the cynical Jjamppong starts to think that maybe humans aren’t all bad.

But trouble is brewing. Hell’s workers are on the hunt for a runaway spirit, and pets have a natural sense for these escapees. The dogs suddenly realize that Som-i, who they thought was just a quirky soul, might actually be the runaway they’ve been sniffing out.

Oblivious to this, Hae-suk has a breakthrough—she learns that Young-ae is dead and has been sent to Hell. Overjoyed (in the most bizarre way possible), she convinces herself that Som-i must be Young-ae reincarnated and showers her with affection. Som-i, loving the attention, starts believing she is Young-ae too.

Jjajang, however, has other plans. The dog decides to infiltrate Hae-suk’s house but quickly learns that she’s allergic to dog fur. Hilariously, he tries to solve the problem by getting rid of his fur. A bold makeover choice.

Hae-suk’s church visits get even weirder. She meets an old man who shares his tragic story—he lived with his ill wife in a truck, selling small items, until he developed cancer. Terrified of leaving her alone, he drove the truck off a cliff, taking both their lives. Turns out, this old man is the runaway spirit causing all the chaos.

When Hell’s workers arrive to capture him, the old man takes Hae-suk hostage, demanding to know if his wife made it to Heaven. The President stays tight-lipped, but Nak-jun, ever the hero, arrives with a muffler knitted by the man’s wife, hinting that she made it to Heaven. Touched, the old man lets Hae-suk go and surrenders, ready to atone for his desperate, deadly choice.

Back home, Hae-suk and Nak-jun find Som-i hiding in the closet, terrified. Hae-suk hugs her, calling her “Young-ae,”while in Hell, we get a chilling shot of the real Young-ae walking toward her fate.

DramaZen's Opinion

A Whirlwind of Secrets, Suspicion, and Soul-Searching!

Heavenly Ever After is absolutely delivering the drama, and Episodes 3 and 4 are proof that this show has mastered the art of keeping us guessing. What started as a quirky afterlife comedy has turned into an emotional rollercoaster full of family secrets, unexpected reunions, and a love triangle that’s somehow both hilarious and heartbreaking.

Episode 3 hit me right in the feels with Hae-suk’s reunion with her mother. I mean, the twist that her real mother was actually her father’s mistress? That’s a level of family drama even K-drama veterans aren’t ready for. But it’s the sweet, tear-filled reconciliation between Hae-suk and her adoptive mother that really got me. Seeing Hae-suk’s tough exterior melt away is always a highlight.

Then we get to Episode 4, and the chaos dial goes up to 11. Som-i being mistaken for Young-ae is already a wild twist, but the abandoned dogs starting a revolution for mistreated pets? Absolute brilliance. And the way Hae-suk’s jealousy over Nak-jun’s interactions with Som-i turns from funny to genuinely touching is just chef’s kiss. But that cliffhanger—Young-ae actually being in Hell while Hae-suk hugs Som-i, thinking she’s her? Heartbreaking and terrifying all at once.

The mix of comedy, supernatural suspense, and raw emotion is what makes Heavenly Ever After such a standout. I’m on the edge of my seat—who is Som-i really? Will Hae-suk’s faith in Nak-jun survive this chaos? And what’s the deal with those runaway spirits? I need answers! 💖✨