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Stairway to Heaven — Season 1
- Dec 3, 2003First aired
- 20 episodesin this season
- 61mavg. runtime
#Episode nameAir dateRuntimeRating
01
61mEpisode 1A shadow fell upon Jeong Seo’s life when her father married actress Tae Mi Ra, a union that irrevocably altered the course of her days. She found herself sharing a home with Yu Ri and Tae Hwa, her new, and often unwelcome, family. Jealousy simmered within Yu Ri, manifesting in relentless harassment aimed at Jeong Seo. Yet, amidst this turmoil, a flicker of hope remained: the promise of a future beyond these confines. Jeong Seo clung to the dream of studying abroad with Song Ju, the man who ancDec 3, 20038.0Dec 3, 200361m8.002
60mEpisode 2She was caught in a web of circumstance, a silent observer to the unfolding drama around her. Letters meant for Jeong Seo were intercepted, their contents a secret held close. On Tae Hwa’s birthday, Pil Su’s unexpected gift of sneakers led to an encounter with Mi Ra. Meanwhile, Jeong Seo prepared a seaweed soup and a gift, a small gesture of affection for the departing student.
The weight of impending separation hung heavy in the air as Song Ju prepared to leave for studies abroad. A cruel tDec 4, 20038.0Dec 4, 200360m8.003
59mEpisode 3The collision was a blur of headlights and screeching metal, a consequence of Yu Ri’s intoxicated state. The aftermath left Jeong Seo with more than just physical wounds; it fractured her reality. Desperate, Yu Ri sought out her biological father, a grim solution forming in her mind. With chilling calculation, she concealed Jeong Seo's identification within the shroud of a deceased person, orchestrating a deception that would officially mark her as gone.Dec 10, 20038.0Dec 10, 200359m8.004
59mEpisode 4Song Ju found herself unexpectedly leading a division within the Global Corporation, a position that culminated in her becoming president of one of its affiliates. She and Yu Ri were making plans to announce their engagement at the company’s upcoming foundation ceremony. While at Global Land, Song Ju encountered Jeong Seo and, with a hesitant question, asked if she was Han Jeong Seo.Dec 11, 20038.0Dec 11, 200359m8.005
59mEpisode 5He stood there, a figure adrift, the expected moment dissolving into an unsettling void. The words he’d rehearsed, the carefully constructed declaration, evaporated on the air. He never made it to the ceremony; instead, a desperate act followed, a plunge into the river's depths. A note, a final message, lay behind him like a discarded thing.
The world shifted for another. Memories fractured, leaving only a name – Kim Ji Su. A persistent presence haunted her waking hours, a face she couldn’tDec 17, 20038.0Dec 17, 200359m8.006
60mEpisode 6Jeong Seo learned that Song Ju was the president of the company where she worked. Song Ju then took Jeong Seo to a house from her past, where Jeong Seo finally met her biological father. Watching Jeong Seo alight from Song Ju’s car, Tae Hwa felt a surge of unease.Dec 18, 20038.0Dec 18, 200360m8.007
60mEpisode 7She resolved to seek out her family, to see if they would recognize her. And Cheol Su strained to prevent it.
Jeong Seo unveiled her latest textile design for the coming season, only to be met with Song Ju's sharp criticism: it needed improvement. Meanwhile, Yu Ri and Tae Hwa grew increasingly uneasy, fearing that Jeong Seo might be on the verge of remembering.Dec 24, 20038.0Dec 24, 200360m8.008
60mEpisode 8Song Ju hosted a company dinner with the brand development team at a club. Meanwhile, Jeong Seo narrowly avoided an accident orchestrated by Yu Ri on her way to meet Tae Hwa, a near-miss that stirred a forgotten memory of a past accident.Dec 25, 20038.0Dec 25, 200360m8.009
60mEpisode 9She reached for him, a desperate plea in her eyes, but Yu Ri intervened, pulling him away from Jeong Seo’s grasp. Tae Hwa resolved to confess everything to Jeong Seo, only to find her already on her way to Mi Ra and Yu Ri, announcing her regained memories. Chairperson Min’s response was swift and unforgiving: she was dismissed from her position immediately.Dec 31, 20039.0Dec 31, 200360m9.010
62mEpisode 10She turned away, leaving the unconscious form of Tae Hwa and returning to the inn where she was staying. Soon after, Song Ju came to visit. They met in the streets, sharing drinks and conversation. Jeong Seo, in a moment of clarity, told him her name – not Ji Su, but Jeong Seo – yet his eyes seemed distant, unmoved by her words. A decision hardened within her; she would leave, seeking a new life far from this place with Tae Hwa.Jan 1, 20049.0Jan 1, 200462m9.011
61mEpisode 11Jeong Seo returned to her work. Song Ju requested her presence at the engagement ceremony, declaring his intention to marry the woman he loved. Tae Haw urged Jeong Seo to consider an engagement with Song Ju. Meanwhile, Mi Ra harbored a plan to thwart Jeong Seo's union with Song Ju.Jan 7, 20049.0Jan 7, 200461m9.012
63mEpisode 12As Song Ju prepared to place the ring on Jeong Seo’s finger, Tae Hwa appeared, and in the ensuing commotion, Jeong Seo turned away, pursuing Tae Hwa. The engagement ceremony continued without her, and Song Ju, instead of Jeong Seo, offered the ring to Yu Ri. Mi Ra comforted her daughter, who was heartbroken to learn of Song Ju's true affections for Jeong Seo.Jan 8, 20049.0Jan 8, 200463m9.013
61mEpisode 13The evening deepened, a quiet intimacy settling over the dinner table. Laughter mingled with conversation, a comfortable rhythm shared between them. As the meal concluded, a warmth spread through the room, a sense of connection solidified. Later, under the cloak of night, a shared journey began, and a decision was made that would alter the course of events.
The following days brought a sudden shift in circumstance. A secluded cabin became a refuge, a place of unexpected hardship. Within itsJan 14, 20049.0Jan 14, 200461m9.014
64mEpisode 14He declared his love for Jeong Seo, promising to marry her before her family and his own mother. Song Ju resigned from his position and sought refuge in a modest motel room. Meanwhile, Mi Ra plotted to destroy Tae Hwa’s life, intending to force Song Ju to marry Yu Ri. Upon learning of her scheme, Tae Hwa visited Yu Ri.Jan 15, 20048.0Jan 15, 200464m8.015
61mEpisode 15A growing blur in her vision prompted Jeong Seo to seek glasses. But the optician’s suggestion of an ophthalmologist hinted at something more significant. Meanwhile, Global Corporation faced a crisis: its heir, Song Ju, had unexpectedly resigned. Determined to salvage the situation, Jeong Seo embarked on a mission to persuade Song Ju to reconsider.Jan 21, 20048.0Jan 21, 200461m8.016
62mEpisode 16She arrived at Jeong Seo’s home, a somber messenger bearing news of the accident. Words tumbled out, detailing the circumstances, the injuries. The doctor's prognosis was grim: a fifty percent chance of survival, the tumors a formidable obstacle even after the eye extraction. With that knowledge, Jeong Seo made his decision. He would spend his final day with Song Ju.Jan 22, 20049.0Jan 22, 200462m9.017
63mEpisode 17The world seemed to narrow around Song Ju, a constant ache of loss echoing in her eyes. Tae Hwa’s words hung heavy: blindness was imminent. Desperate, he resolved to sell his imitations, a meager attempt to fund her surgery. He journeyed to Seoul with the paintings, but his efforts ended in arrest. Now, she was on her way to the beach house, the destination of a fading hope and a deepening sorrow.Jan 28, 20048.0Jan 28, 200463m8.018
64mEpisode 18Song Ju went to the beach house, while Jeong Seo mistakenly believed him to be Tae Hwa. He took her to Seoul, hoping for a reunion. Once again, Song Ju firmly declared his intention to marry Jeong Seo to his mother. Tae Hwa and Song Ju then convinced Jeong Seo to undergo surgery to remove the tumors.Jan 29, 20048.0Jan 29, 200464m8.019
65mEpisode 19He announced his marriage to Jeong Seo, and the room erupted. Mi Ra’s fury was palpable. Then, Tae Hwa and his father arrived, unveiling the truth of events from five years prior, including Jeong Seo's accident. In the aftermath, both Song Ju and Tae Hwa turned to the doctor, asking if they could donate their corneas to her.Feb 4, 20049.0Feb 4, 200465m9.020
64mEpisode 20He spoke of France, of art, a promise whispered on the wind. A promise broken in the cold embrace of self. His gift, given in death, brought her sight.
Jeong Seo began to see. With Song Ju, she built a life brimming with joy, a legacy enshrined in a foundation bearing Tae Hwa’s name. Yet, the light that returned to her eyes was fragile, and shadows gathered once more. A familiar sickness crept back, threatening to extinguish the very life she had fought so hard to reclaim.Feb 5, 20049.0Feb 5, 200464m9.0
