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Surely Tomorrow
Promotional poster
Hangul
경도를 기다리며
Lit.Waiting for Gyeongdo
RRGyeongdoreul gidarimyeo
MRKyŏngdorŭl kidarimyŏ
GenreRomance
Written byYoo Young-ah [ko]
Directed byLim Hyun-wook [ko]
Starring
Music byJeong Se-rin (CP)[1]
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodes8
Production
Running time70 minues
Production companies
  • SLL
  • Story Forest
  • Studios IN
Original release
NetworkJTBC
ReleaseDecember 6, 2025 (2025-12-06) –
present

Surely Tomorrow (Korean: 경도를 기다리며) is an ongoing South Korean television series directed by Lim Hyun-wook [ko], written by Yoo Young-ah [ko], and starring Park Seo-joon and Won Ji-an. It premiered on JTBC on December 6, 2025, and airs every Saturday and Sunday at 22:40 (KST). It is also available to stream on Prime Video in select territories around the world.[2]

Synopsis

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Lee Gyeong-do is a reporter for Dongwoon Ilbo, and has been living an ordinary life, until he reconnects with his ex-girlfriend, Seo Ji-woo, who was the wife of a husband involved in an extramarital affair scandal, that Gyeong-do reported.

Cast and characters

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Main

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A reporter of Dongwoon Ilbo.
Gyeong-do's ex-girlfriend.

Supporting

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Ji-woo's elder sister, and the CEO of Jarim Apparel.
The director of an art school, and is friends with Gyeong-do and Ji-woo.
Se-young's husband who dreams of becoming an actor.
  • Jo Min-gook as Lee Jung-min[3]
A used cars dealer.
Ji-woo and Ji-yeon's mother.
Editor at the entertainment department.
Gyeong-do's mother.
  • Jeong Ha-jin as Nam Bo-ra[5]
An intern reporter at the entertainment department.

Special appearances

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A college student who possesses extraordinary abilities in gathering information.

Production

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Development

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Surely Tomorrow is directed by Im Hyun-wook, known for his work on Reflection of You (2021) and King the Land (2023), and written by Yoo Yeon-ga, who wrote Encounter (2018), Thirty-Nine (2022), and Divorce Attorney Shin (2023). It is co-produced by SLL, Story Forest, and Studios IN.[7]

Casting

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Park Seo-joon was reportedly been offered as the male lead on July 8, 2024.[8]

In January 2025, Won Ji-an and Park were reportedly confirmed to appear as the lead.[9][10]

Release

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On May 27, 2025, JTBC revealed the drama lineup for the second half.[7] It premiered on JTBC on December 6, 2025, and airs every Saturday and Sunday at 22:40 (KST).[11]

Viewership

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Surely Tomorrow : South Korea viewers per episode (thousands)
SeasonEpisode numberAverage
123456789101112
16508077071009822875800986TBDTBDTBDTBDTBD
Source: Audience measurement performed nationwide by Nielsen Korea.[12]
Average TV viewership ratings
Ep. Original broadcast date Average audience share
(Nielsen Korea)[12]
Nationwide Seoul
1 December 6, 2025 2.721% (1st) 2.946% (1st)
2 December 7, 2025 3.295% (1st) 3.609% (1st)
3 December 13, 2025 3.063% (1st) 3.091% (1st)
4 December 14, 2025 3.888% (1st) 3.696% (1st)
5 December 20, 2025 3.270% (3rd) 2.999% (1st)
6 December 21, 2025 3.425% (2nd) 3.027% (1st)
7 December 27, 2025 3.259% (3rd) 3.515% (1st)
8 December 28, 2025 4.150% (1st) 4.351% (1st)
9 January 3, 2026
10 January 4, 2026
11 January 10, 2026
12 January 11, 2026
Average — —
  • In the table above, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.
  • This series airs on a cable channel/pay TV which normally has a relatively smaller audience compared to free-to-air TV/public broadcasters (KBS, SBS, MBC, and EBS).

References

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  1. ^ Park, Soo-in (December 19, 2025). '경도를 기다리며’ 음악감독 “박서준도 음악 중요하다고, 작업 내내 자극제 돼” ["Waiting for Gyeong-do" music director, also values music, and it's been a source of inspiration throughout the project.]. Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved December 19, 2025 – via Naver.
  2. ^ Zaini, Dean (November 26, 2025). "Prime Video Gears Up For Its Next Big K-Drama Hit With "Surely Tomorrow" Premiering In December". Hype Malaysia. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
  3. ^ a b c d e f Seon, Jeong-won (May 28, 2025). 박서준·원지안→이엘·이주영, '경도를 기다리며' 기대되는 이유 [Park Seo-joon·Won Ji-an→Yiel·Lee Joo-young, the reason why 'Waiting for Gyeong-do' is anticipated]. sportsworldi (in Korean). Retrieved May 29, 2025 – via Naver.
  4. ^ Lee, Soo-yoon (November 25, 2025). '국민엄마' 김미경, 박서준 엄마 된다...김용준과 세탁소 운영(경도를 기다리며) ["Nation's Mom" Kim Mi-kyung Becomes Park Seo-joon's Mom... Opens Laundry Shop with Kim Yong-joon (Waiting for Kyung-do)]. MHN Sports (in Korean). Retrieved November 25, 2025 – via Naver.
  5. ^ Gang, Nae-ri (November 5, 2025). 정하진, '경도를 기다리며' 캐스팅 ...박서준 직속 후배 된다 [Jeong Ha-jin cast in "Waiting for Gyeongdo"... Becoming Park Seo-joon's direct junior]. YTN star (in Korean). Retrieved November 5, 2025 – via Naver.
  6. ^ Yoo, Ji-hye (December 4, 2025). 제로베이스원 김지웅, '경도를 기다리며' 특별출연 [Zero Base One's Kim Ji-woong makes a special appearance on "Waiting for Gyeongdo."]. JTBC (in Korean) – via Naver.
  7. ^ a b Yoo, Ji-hye (May 27, 2025). JTBC 금요드라마 신설...이동욱 '착한 사나이' 첫 타자 [JTBC launches new Friday drama series... Lee Dong-wook to star in "Good Man"]. JTBC News (in Korean). Retrieved September 9, 2025 – via Naver.
  8. ^ Ha, Soo-jung (July 8, 2024). 박서준, 드라마 복귀작 '킹더랜드' 감독 만날까? "제안만 받아" [공식입장] [Park Seo-joon, will he meet the director of his drama comeback 'King the Land'? "Only accepting offers" [Official statement]] (in Korean). Osen. Retrieved January 6, 2025 – via Naver.
  9. ^ Hong, Se-young (January 3, 2025). [단독] '오겜2' 원지안, '경도를 기다리며' 여주 캐스팅...박서준과 호흡 [[Exclusive] Won Ji-an of 'Ogame 2' cast as female lead in 'Waiting for Gyeongdo'... Working with Park Seo-joon] (in Korean). Sports Dong-a. Retrieved January 6, 2025 – via Naver.
  10. ^ Hwang, So-young (January 6, 2025). 박서준, 로코 '경도를 기다리며'로 JTBC와 5년만 재회 [Park Seo-joon reunites with JTBC after 5 years with romantic comedy 'Waiting for Gyeongdo'] (in Korean). JTBC. Retrieved January 6, 2025 – via Naver.
  11. ^ Yoo, Jung-min (November 11, 2025). 박서준♥원지안, 찬란한 청춘 담은 '경도를 기다리며' [Park Seo-joon and Won Ji-an's "Waiting for Gyeongdo" captures the radiant youth of youth.]. MBC Entertainment News (in Korean). Retrieved November 11, 2025 – via Naver.
  12. ^ a b Nielsen Korea ratings:
    • "Ep. 1". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). December 6, 2025. Retrieved December 7, 2025.
    • "Ep. 2". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). December 7, 2025. Retrieved December 7, 2025.
    • "Ep. 3". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). December 13, 2025. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
    • "Ep. 4". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). December 14, 2025. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
    • "Ep. 5". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). December 20, 2025. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
    • "Ep. 6". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). December 21, 2025. Retrieved December 22, 2025.
    • "Ep. 7". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). December 27, 2025. Retrieved December 28, 2025.
    • "Ep. 8". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). December 28, 2025. Retrieved December 29, 2025.
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