Han Hye-jin Concludes 'No More Next Life' with Realistic, Heartwarming Ending

Actress Han Hye-jin has successfully wrapped up her role in TV Chosun's drama 'No More Next Life' (literal translation), leaving a lasting impression on viewers with a deeply relatable and heartwarming conclusion.

The series, which aired its final 12th episode on the 16th, saw Han Hye-jin portraying the protagonist Gu Joo-young. Her journey concluded with her character reconciling with her husband Sang-min (played by Jang In-sub) and finding ordinary happiness amidst her family and friends.

Han Hye-jin garnered praise for her portrayal of Joo-young's complex facets as a working professional, wife, daughter, and friend, embodying the character with a grounded and realistic warmth. The drama skillfully navigated themes of friendship with twenty-year-long confidantes, marital conflicts and reconciliations, and personal growth as Joo-young confronted her husband's pain, all woven together seamlessly along the character's emotional arc.

Through her agency, Ace Factory, Han Hye-jin shared her thoughts on the drama's finale. "Thanks to the immense love we received, we were able to wrap things up happily," she stated. "Hearing about the widespread love made all the staff and actors truly happy, and it was incredibly rewarding to see our hard work resonate so well."

She also requested continued support for her future endeavors, adding, "Please take care of yourselves in the cold winter and have a happy new year in advance. Thank you, and I love you!"

With Han Hye-jin having breathed life into a slice-of-life narrative with such emotional depth, anticipation is high for her next project.

Netizens reacted warmly to the drama's conclusion, with comments like, "Han Hye-jin's acting is truly top-notch," "The story was so realistic, I really related to it," and "I'll definitely be watching her next project!"