Surely Tomorrow

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)
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodes12
Production
Running time70 minutes
Production companies
  • SLL
  • Story Forest
  • Studios IN
Original release
NetworkJTBC
ReleaseDecember 6, 2025 (2025-12-06) –
January 11, 2026 (2026-01-11)

Surely Tomorrow (Korean: 경도를 기다리며) is a 2025-26 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 aired on JTBC from December 6, 2025, to January 11, 2026 every Saturday and Sunday at 22:40 (KST). It is also available to stream on Prime Video in select territories around the world.

Synopsis

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

Main

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

Supporting

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
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
An intern reporter at the entertainment department.

Special appearances

A college student who possesses extraordinary abilities in gathering information.

Production

Development

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 (2018-19), Thirty-Nine (2022), and Divorce Attorney Shin (2023). It is co-produced by SLL, Story Forest, and Studios IN.

Casting

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

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

Release

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

Viewership

Surely Tomorrow : South Korea viewers per episode (thousands)
SeasonEpisode numberAverage
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Source: Audience measurement performed nationwide by Nielsen Korea.
Average TV viewership ratings
Ep. Original broadcast date Average audience share
(Nielsen Korea)
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 3.266% (1st) 2.965% (1st)
10 January 4, 2026 3.793% (1st) 3.956% (1st)
11 January 10, 2026 3.350% (1st) 3.572% (1st)
12 January 11, 2026 4.728% (1st) 4.741% (1st)
Average 3.517% 3.539%
  • In the table above, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.
  • This series aired 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

  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). Archived from the original on December 23, 2025. 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. Archived from the original on December 7, 2025. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 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). Archived from the original on December 11, 2025. 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). Archived from the original on December 22, 2025. 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). Archived from the original on December 15, 2025. Retrieved December 14, 2025 – via Naver.
  7. 1 2 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). Archived from the original on September 14, 2025. 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. Archived from the original on July 11, 2024. 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. Archived from the original on January 9, 2025. 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). Archived from the original on December 11, 2025. Retrieved November 11, 2025 – via Naver.
  12. 1 2 Nielsen Korea ratings:
    • "Ep. 1". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). December 6, 2025. Archived from the original on December 22, 2025. Retrieved December 7, 2025.
    • "Ep. 2". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). December 7, 2025. Archived from the original on January 13, 2026. Retrieved December 7, 2025.
    • "Ep. 3". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). December 13, 2025. Archived from the original on December 22, 2025. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
    • "Ep. 4". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). December 14, 2025. Archived from the original on December 26, 2025. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
    • "Ep. 5". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). December 20, 2025. Archived from the original on December 22, 2025. Retrieved December 21, 2025.
    • "Ep. 6". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). December 21, 2025. Archived from the original on January 14, 2026. Retrieved December 22, 2025.
    • "Ep. 7". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). December 27, 2025. Archived from the original on December 28, 2025. Retrieved December 28, 2025.
    • "Ep. 8". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). December 28, 2025. Archived from the original on December 28, 2025. Retrieved December 29, 2025.
    • "Ep. 9". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). January 3, 2026. Archived from the original on January 15, 2026. Retrieved January 4, 2026.
    • "Ep. 10". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). January 4, 2026. Archived from the original on January 4, 2026. Retrieved January 5, 2026.
    • "Ep. 11". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). January 10, 2026. Archived from the original on January 10, 2026. Retrieved January 11, 2026.
    • "Ep. 12". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). January 11, 2026. Archived from the original on January 11, 2026. Retrieved January 12, 2026.