SEOUL — Veteran actor Cheon Ho-jin made a striking debut as the enigmatic Heaven Support Center Director in the JTBC weekend drama More Beautiful Than Heaven, which aired on May 20, captivating viewers with his commanding presence.The series, a transcendent romance, follows Lee Hae-sook (played by Kim Hye-ja), who arrives in heaven at 80 but reunites with her husband, Go Nak-joon (Son Suk-koo), rejuvenated to his 30s. Cheon’s character, the overseer of heaven’s order, anchors the ethereal narrative.

From his first scene, Cheon exuded divinity, appearing before Hae-sook and Nak-joon with a radiant aura that demanded reverence. Yet, he quickly revealed a playful side, recommending sundae gukbap for breakfast and promoting heaven’s community clubs with sly charm, eliciting laughs.

Cheon’s gravitas shone during an orientation for heaven’s newcomers. With wit and warmth, he explained that heaven is not a reward but a space for those who lived incompletely to find fulfillment. His cryptic warning—“Even here, one misstep could lead to hell”—added intrigue, deepening the character’s complexity.

Known for his irreplaceable performances, Cheon brings duality to the role, balancing benevolence with stern authority. His seamless shifts between gentle smiles and sharp rebukes have sparked anticipation for his future scenes.

More Beautiful Than Heaven airs on JTBC every Saturday at 10:40 p.m. and Sunday at 10:30 p.m. KST, with Cheon Ho-jin’s performance already a highlight of the celestial tale.

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