Kim Hee-sun Drives 'No More Tomorrows' to Record High Ratings with Empathetic Portrayal

Actress Kim Hee-sun has once again elevated the viewership ratings for 'No More Tomorrows' with her powerful portrayal of relatable struggles.

In the 11th episode of TV Chosun's Monday-Tuesday mini-series 'No More Tomorrows,' aired on the 15th, Kim Hee-sun captivated viewers by confronting the harsh realities faced by working mothers and women who have left the workforce. The episode achieved a new personal best viewership rating of 4.4%, continuing its upward trend.

The plot thickened as evidence of sexual assault by department head Kim Jeong-sik (played by Lee Kwan-hoon), who had been pressuring Na-jeong's husband, Won-bin (played by Yoon Park), came to light, leading to his arrest. The victim, Seon-min, who had been in a coma, finally regained consciousness. Na-jeong's comforting words to Seon-min, "The way to get revenge on them is to live your life with your head held high," brought a touching and emotional moment.

Furthermore, Na-jeong persistently questioned whether her early termination was an act of retaliation. However, the company's cold response was that they simply desired "people who integrate well into the organization." Kim Hee-sun's restrained yet impactful performance left a deep impression as Na-jeong accepted the harsh reality and turned away, unable to say more.

The climax of the episode was Kim Hee-sun's 'sobbing scene in front of the refrigerator.' Back to her domestic routine, Na-jeong injured her foot while dropping frozen beef bone soup retrieved from the freezer. This seemingly minor accident became the catalyst for the overwhelming emotions she had suppressed.

Her delivery of the line, "Why can't you even avoid something like this? Why can't you avoid this? Why?" conveyed her frustration and resignation without exaggeration, completing the character's emotional arc with depth. 'No More Tomorrows' will conclude with its 12th episode airing today, the 16th, at 10 PM. The series is available for streaming on TV Chosun and Netflix.

Netizens have reacted positively, with comments like "Kim Hee-sun's acting is incredible!" and "As a woman who left the workforce, I could really relate and cried." Many are expressing anticipation for the final episode, praising the drama's realistic portrayal of societal issues and Kim Hee-sun's performance.