The latest Korean original Netflix series 'Move to Heaven' is here to touch your heart! Tells the story of a trauma cleanser named Han Geu Ru (Tang Jun Sang) and his uncle who is a former inmate, Cho Sang Gu (Lee Je Hoon), both of whom help convey untold messages from the deceased to their loved ones.
With a unique story concept and various touching stories in each episode, it's no wonder that this series will thrill the hearts of anyone who witnesses it. Here are five reasons why you shouldn't miss 'Move to Heaven'.
1. UNIQUE STORY
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Have you heard of trauma cleansers before? This profession helps clean the houses of the deceased and collect their valuables. They then gave the items to the closest people left behind, while conveying messages that had not been spoken from those who had passed away. Director Kim Sung-ho admits he was inspired by Kim Sae-byul's non-fiction essay entitled 'Things Left Behind'. Through 'Move to Heaven', he also wanted to show the importance of the trauma cleansing process in a separation. Of course, there are many new things that you can learn from this series!
2. LEE JE HOON
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If you have never seen Lee Je Hoon's acting, what a shame! Like a chameleon, this actor has played many different roles. From a gangster who dreams of becoming a tenor in "My Paparotti", to a profiler looking to quell crime on "Signal", Lee Je Hoon's acting experience is quite impressive. In 'Move to Heaven', Lee Je Hoon is challenged to portray a character who is completely opposite to himself, who is rude and messy. He also admitted that he was very happy to have the opportunity to play Sang Gu and become a different figure from himself in the real world. Stay tuned and see Lee Je Hoon's transformation in 'Move to Heaven'!
3. GIFTED YOUNG STAR
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Tang Jun Sang and Hong Seung Hee are on the rise and will steal your attention. Tang Jun Sang is known for his role as the cute youngest North Korean soldier in "Crash Landing on You", while Hong Seung Hee is the grandson of a man who has sincere dreams of ballet in "Navillera". The two young stars said they were very happy to be the main characters in the heartwarming series “Move to Heaven”. Through 'Move to Heaven', you will be invited to see the cute relationship between Tang Jun Sang and Hong Seung Hee as two friends and neighbors.
4. AWESOME CAMEO PRESENCE
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Apart from the main characters, you will find many familiar faces who appear as cameos. Starting from Ji Jin Hee ('Designated Survivor: 60 Days') who plays Geu Ru's father and Sang Gu's brother, Choi Soo Young ('Run On') who plays a social worker and finally meets trauma cleaners, and Lee Jae Wook ('Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol') who learned how to fight from Cho Sang Gu. You can also look forward to other great acting skills, including those of Lim Won Hee, members of the boy band PENTAGON Hong Seok, Jung Dong Hwan, Kevin Oh, and many more.
5. MOVING BROMANCE
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Apart from the touching stories of those who have died, you will also witness the heartwarming bromance relationship between Han Geu Ru and Sang Gu. Han Geu Ru, who has Asperger's syndrome, made it difficult for Sang Gu to adjust. On the other hand, Geu Ru felt that her uncle who was a former convict was extremely untidy and rude. However, the two of them learn to adapt and start taking care of each other. Lee Je Hoon and Tang Jun Sang revealed that even though they played the characters of uncle and nephew, the two of them were very close like siblings in real life. Don't miss the bromance between Han Geu Ru and Sang Gu in this series!
So, what made you most curious about watching 'Move to Heaven'? Watch the series, which has aired starting May 14, only on Netflix! (www.kpopchart.net)
