Heavenly Ever After Episode 7 Review: Couple Arguments in Heaven is a Wonder

Heavenly Ever After Episode 7 Review | Leisurebyte

Director:
Kim Seok-yoon

Date Created:
2025-05-10 19:00

Editor’s Rating:

4

In Heavenly Ever After Episode 6, Nak-joon awakens safely in Heaven after risking everything to save Hae-sook, only to learn that she and Young-ae narrowly escaped damnation. At home, the truth unravels when Hae-sook discovers the woman posing as her daughter is actually Som-i, a lost soul with no memory of her past.

As Hae-sook uncovers hidden stories behind her earthly kindness using a mystical tablet, she finds healing and closure. Meanwhile, Som-i’s strange behaviour and haunting dreams hint at a dark past, culminating in a chilling moment when a familiar image triggers her buried rage. The episode closes on a tense note, blending heartwarming redemption with an ominous mystery.

Heavenly Ever After Episode 7 has a runtime of around 60 minutes.

This new Korean drama has 12 episodes and will be released every Saturday and Sunday.

Heavenly Ever After Episode 7 Recap

The episode opens on a sombre note as Nak-joon confirms the passing of Mr. Hwang, the man he had been searching for on Earth. The loss hangs heavy, but it’s not long before we pivot to the real mystery: Som-i. Back in Heaven, Nak-joon gently presses her about her shaken state. Som-i confesses that she saw a man wearing a shirt bearing the same eerie image from her recurring nightmares—a dancing woman that triggers a deep, inexplicable rage within her. Nak-joon, now increasingly invested in her past, promises to help her find the man next time they visit Earth.

While the humans wrestle with their emotional and metaphysical baggage, training begins for Heaven’s newest animal arrivals. The beloved dog trio—Mandu, Jjamppong, and Jjajang—resume their roles as guides to the canine newcomers. But the usual posthumous hijinks are interrupted when they learn that one of them is destined for reincarnation. According to Heaven’s system, dogs who’ve achieved a certain spiritual maturity can be reborn—first as dogs again, and eventually, as humans. Much to everyone’s surprise and heartbreak, Mandu begins to glow—the sign he’s next. Though Jjamppong and Jjajang are crushed, they try to be happy for their friend, even as they sense it’s the beginning of the end for their little trio.

Meanwhile, Young-ae continues to pursue the elusive Heaven’s director with the persistence of a lovesick high schooler, much to his dismay. Her relentless presence only adds to his sour mood, but she remains undeterred. Back at home, Hae-sook finds herself gripped by a strange anxiety. The mystery lifts when she and Nak-joon watch a debate show discussing “Heavenly divorces.”

A panellist brings up Hae-sook and Nak-joon’s unconventional romance, and soon the topic turns to her mother-in-law—a name that instantly triggers dread in Hae-sook. Right on cue, the very same mother-in-law arrives in Heaven, inexplicably in her youngest form, and begins micromanaging everything at home. Hae-sook’s nerves fray as her former nemesis reorganises the kitchen and rewashes the laundry, claiming it wasn’t done properly. When she insists that Hae-sook spend the next day with her, Hae-sook scrambles to avoid it.

Elsewhere on Earth, Nak-joon embarks on another errand with Mandu. They track down the grieving owner of a dog named Minky, who suffers from severe separation anxiety even in the afterlife. Nak-joon offers the woman a “Heaven Card,” urging her to write out her feelings of guilt and grief. Her heartfelt letter reaches Minky in Heaven, and the pup responds with affection, finally finding peace. The exchange deeply affects Mandu. Witnessing the profound bond between dog and owner, he begins to understand that what matters isn’t wealth, but love and time spent together.

Back in Heaven, Som-i’s journey into her subconscious deepens. She has another vision—this time of her own hands choking a man. The disturbing image leaves her shaken, and it’s clear her fragmented memories may be pointing to something darker than anyone expected. As the tension around Som-i builds, we get a touching detour into the life of the ailing pastor. Hae-sook continues to care for him and learns that though his body is that of a man, he died at the age of five. His fragile health mirrors his childlike innocence, and the two bond over simple meals and laughter. Hae-sook purposely lingers at the church, using the pastor as an excuse to dodge her mother-in-law’s invitation.

But the older woman waits all day, and Young-ae finally learns why. In an unexpected heart-to-heart, the mother-in-law reveals she’s not there to nag, but to help. She regrets not being more supportive during Hae-sook’s life and hopes to make amends in the afterlife. When she says she’ll never visit again, it’s not out of spite, but to give the couple peace. Nak-joon misreads the situation and blames Hae-sook, accusing her of forcing him to draw boundaries with his own mother. Her silence reminds him of past rifts caused by his family, but this time, the damage cuts deeper.

At the church, the pastor reflects on his own history—how he died waiting for his mother outside the same building. Though he doesn’t remember how or why he passed, his hope for closure remains steady. Meanwhile, Mandu prepares for reincarnation. His farewell with Jjamppong and Jjajang is tender and tearful. When they learn he’s chosen to be reborn as the pet of a homeless man, they worry—until they see the love and care the man gives him. Mandu finally understands: the value of a home isn’t in luxury, but in love.

As the episode nears its end, Nak-joon and Som-i head to Earth. Som-i leads him through a crowded street until she spots the man wearing that haunting shirt. Without warning, she lunges and begins to choke him. Nak-joon is stunned—not just by the sudden violence, but by the fact that Som-i, a ghost, can physically touch a living human. This chilling revelation throws everything into question: Who was Som-i in her past life? And what did she do that still anchors her so powerfully to Earth?

Heavenly Ever After Episode 7 Review

Episode 7 of Heavenly Ever After strikes an emotional balance between whimsical afterlife quirks and deeper existential reflections. The show continues to charm with its gentle humour, like the dogs’ reincarnation storyline and Young-ae’s awkward attempts to woo Heaven’s director—but it also tugs at the heartstrings with moments like Mandu choosing a humble yet loving new owner, and the pastor’s haunting backstory. The series excels at showing that love, regret, and healing extend beyond death, especially through Hae-sook’s evolving relationships with Som-i, Nak-joon, and even her once-feared mother-in-law.

But it’s Som-i who steals the spotlight in this episode, as her mysterious and increasingly sinister past takes centre stage. Her ability to physically touch a human—something no ghost should be able to do—raises serious questions about who she really was and what kind of life (or death) she led. The pacing tightens as her memories grow more violent, injecting a fresh dose of suspense into the otherwise serene narrative. Blending sentimentality with a slowly unravelling mystery, the episode leaves us intrigued and just a little uneasy—in the best way.

Heavenly Ever After is streaming on Netflix.

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