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By Joly Herman
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Whimsical romance deals with death, reincarnation, love.
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See You in My 19th Life
What's the Story?
In SEE YOU IN MY 19th LIFE, a young woman named Ban Ji-eum (Hye-Sun Shin) finds that has the ability to remember her previous incarnations. Between the ages of 8 and 12, she's able to recall who she was in past lives and what she's been through. It wasn't until her 18th life that she met someone who piqued her interest: a boy named Mun Seo-ha (Ahn Bo-hyun). Now, in her 19th life, Ban Ji-eum is determined to meet him again. Will she find the way to him? When she does, how will she explain that they already know each other?
Is It Any Good?
Romance and spiritual connection combine in an upbeat, festive comedy that will intrigue teens and adults alike. See You in My 19th Life handles the Buddhist belief in reincarnation with dignity, but manages to balance tradition with fast-paced modern life.
Fans of K-Dramas will recognize veteran actors whose seasoned skills are well used. This show has enough dramatic moments and lighthearted laughs to appeal to a broad age range of viewers.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about perseverance in See You in My 19th Life. How does the main character move toward her goal of meeting a loved one from a past life? What tools do you use to work toward your goals?
Reincarnation is a theme in this movie, based on the Buddhist belief that souls return to learn more lessons. How does life experience increase empathy? How can life harden a person?
This show deals with the trauma people have survived and how they cope. How can communication help those recovering from traumatic events?
TV Details
- Premiere date : June 17, 2023
- Cast : Shin Hye-sun , Bo Hyun Ahn , Cha Chung-hwa
- Network : Netflix
- Genre : Drama
- Topics : Friendship
- Character Strengths : Compassion , Empathy , Perseverance
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- Award : Common Sense Selection
- Last updated : September 18, 2025
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