On December 4, director Im Hyun-wook, Park Seo-joon, and actress Won Ji-an attended Surely Tomorrow’s official press conference held at The Link Hotel in Seoul, offering a deeper glimpse into their ambitious new project.
Surely Tomorrow follows Lee Gyeong-do (Park Seo-joon) and Seo Ji-woo (Won Ji-an), lovers who broke up twice in the past. Now, nearly two decades later, they cross paths again under unexpected circumstances he as the reporter who unveils a major affair scandal, and she as the wife of the man implicated in that very scandal.
With current dramas like A Mean Love also featuring entertainment journalists, director Im Hyun-wook emphasized what sets Surely Tomorrow apart: “This story begins precisely because the male lead is an entertainment reporter. Without that job, this incident could not happen, and Gyeong-do and Ji-woo would never meet again.”
Park Seo-joon reminisced about his early days as a rookie actor visiting 50–70 newsrooms a week: “Every outlet had a different vibe. Being on this set brought back so many memories, especially since the director used to be a journalist. The accuracy of the newsroom set actually shocked me.”
This marks Park Seo-joon’s first JTBC drama since 2020. Surprisingly, he said he didn’t feel pressure: “My job is to portray the character as truthfully as possible. The rest is beyond my control. This script felt grounded in reality, with emotions many viewers will relate to.”
He also humorously compared the new role to his Itaewon Class character: “Back then I was making sundubu-jjigae. Now I’m chasing stories and falling in love.”
One of the drama’s biggest talking points is that Park Seo-joon and Won Ji-an portray their characters from ages 20 to their late 30s, spanning an 18-year timeline.
Park Seo-joon personally requested to act the age-20 scenes himself: “ They initially planned to use a child actor for the younger Gyeong-do. But I felt that starting from age 20 was essential for emotional continuity. I’ve lived that age I believed I could portray it convincingly.”
The actor even restricted his wardrobe to just four suits in order to reflect Gyeong-do’s modest, ordinary lifestyle.
Won Ji-an also expressed initial concern: “Playing such a wide age range was intimidating. But as I followed the story, I focused more on portraying the emotional evolution between the characters.”
Director Im Hyun-wook praised the casting as “perfect,” describing the characters: “Gyeong-do is like a deeply rooted tree, while Ji-woo is like a candle flickering in the wind. Finding actors who could express their journeys across three timelines was challenging, but these two were the answer.”
Park Seo-joon and Won Ji-an have an 11-year real-life age difference, but both insisted it never hindered their chemistry.
Park Seo-joon admitted: “I was worried before meeting her, but Won Ji-an is incredibly mature. Talking to her erased my concerns.”
Won Ji-an echoed the sentiment: “I never felt a big age difference. If anything, I relied on him a lot, especially when portraying experiences I haven’t lived yet, like life in my 30s.”
Park Seo-joon described the project not simply as a romance, but a melodrama rooted in realism: “The conflicts feel like issues people truly face in life. That grounded emotion is what sets this drama apart.”
With themes of regret, reunion, healing, and long-lasting love, Surely Tomorrow promises a mature, emotionally charged experience unlike typical romantic K-dramas.
Sources: Daum
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