The mystery surrounding Han Ji-min’s character continues to captivate viewers of JTBC’s weekend drama Heavenly Ever After. The series, praised for its heartwarming tone and philosophical depth, portrays a fictional afterlife that mirrors the complexities of real life—reminding viewers of the value of relationships even beyond death.

In particular, the reunion of Go Nak-jun (played by Son Suk-ku) with Lee Hae-sook (played by Kim Hye-ja)—his devoted companion of 60 years who raised him like a parent—served as a moving portrayal of lifelong love and connection. Their emotional reconnection in the afterlife emphasized the enduring bonds we carry, even after death.

Amidst these tender narratives, Han Ji-min’s enigmatic character Som has emerged as a central mystery. Introduced without any memory or backstory—save for knowing Go Nak-jun’s name—Som arrived in the heavenly village under unexplained circumstances, immediately shaking up the tranquil household.

As Nak-jun recalled meeting Som on the train to the afterlife and even saving him from the gates of the inferno, questions began to swirl. Suspicions grew when Som displayed signs of confusion and possible memory tampering, leading Nak-jun to wonder if Som could be a defector from Hell—a rumor confirmed by a member of the Heavenly Support Center. Tension heightened further when Nak-jun discovered a familiar trace of his late wife Lee Young-ae in Som’s behavior.

However, the mystery took another twist when Park Chul-jin (played by Jung Soon-chul) confessed to being the true defector from Hell, and Lee Young-ae was seen in a dimension that appeared to be neither Heaven nor Hell. This revelation added layers to the narrative, casting doubt on prior assumptions.

Other clues add intrigue to Som’s identity. Three eccentric figures—Chajang (Shin Min-cheol), Champon (Kim Chung-gil), and Dumpling (Yu Hyun-soo)—sensed something unusual about Som, distinct from other heavenly residents. Additionally, the household cat Sok-na (Choi Hee-jin), who had never met Som, showed no apprehension upon first seeing him—suggesting an unspoken familiarity.

As viewers eagerly search for answers, the drama hints that more critical clues are yet to be revealed. The ongoing mystery surrounding Som is expected to remain a focal point in the upcoming episodes of Heavenly Ever After.