Han Ji-min Raises Suspicion as Mysterious ‘Somi’ in JTBC’s ‘More Beautiful Than Heaven’
JTBC’s weekend drama More Beautiful Than Heaven has been making waves with its heartwarming yet thought-provoking narrative. From its lighthearted humor to deeply emotional moments, the show strikes a powerful chord with viewers reflecting on life through the lens of death and the afterlife.
The story, unfolding in a heaven that eerily mirrors our everyday world, brings attention to the ironies of existence. One touching thread revolves around Huh Hae-sook’s character, who embraces the strength of bonds deeper than blood—cherishing both her adoptive mother Han Kyung-ja (Lee Ah-joo) and her deceased husband Ko Nak-joon (Son Suk-ku), whom she reunites with in the afterlife after 60 long years together.
Among the intriguing elements is the addition of Somi, played by Han Ji-min, a completely enigmatic visitor who shocks the residents of Heaven’s House. Aside from knowing the name ‘Ko Nak-joon’, she has no memory—no identity, no origin—and she appears without warning, turning the lives of the celestial household upside down.
Ko Nak-joon reveals that he encountered Somi on the train to the afterlife and saved her from Hell Station, igniting a flurry of speculation about her true identity. Meanwhile, Heaven Support Center warns that escaping Hell and forcefully entering Heaven may disturb one’s memory, a hint suggesting Somi might be a ‘Hell escapee.’
In a twist, Huh Hae-sook begins to notice familiar traits of her late daughter Lee Young-ae (played by Lee Jung-eun) in Somi, raising questions about spiritual transference and reincarnation. However, a shocking confession from newcomer Park Chul-jin (Jeong Sun-cheol), who reveals himself as an escapee from Hell, brings clarity. Lee Young-ae is unexpectedly seen in a murky, unfamiliar dimension that may not be Heaven or Earth, offering a thrilling turn.
Further hints arise from the loyal pets of Heaven: dogs Jjajang (Shin Min-cheol), Jjamppong (Kim Choong-gil), Mandu (Yoo Hyun-soo), who pick up an unusual scent from Somi—unlike that of humans in Heaven. Even the house cat, Sonya (Choi Hee-jin), seems to instantly connect with her, suggesting deeper pre-death ties.
As the central mystery circles Somi’s identity, viewers are glued to their screens, desperate to connect the dots. JTBC’s More Beautiful Than Heaven airs every Saturday at 10:40 PM and Sunday at 10:30 PM KST, continuing to stir curiosity about destiny, the afterlife, and the bonds that transcend mortality.
