Stairway to Heaven (2003)
Kernel Score: 91% · 1,163 ratings
Genres: Drama
First aired: 2003-12-03
Seasons: 1 · 20 episodes
Where to watch Stairway to Heaven
- Stream: OnDemandKorea, Kocowa
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Song Ju and Jeong Seo who have lost a father and a mother respectively spend their childhood together like real siblings. Song Ju is there for Jeong Seo whenever she feels lonely and has a hard time, and Jeong Seo also relies a lot on Song Ju. However, after Jeong Seo's father gets married to Tae Mi Ra, Mi Ra and her daughter Yu Ri keep harassing Jeong Seo out of jealousy. Tae Hwa, Yu Ri's rough and wild older brother, has a crush on Jeong Seo who is pure and kind unlike him.
Stairway to Heaven parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that this Korean melodrama involves themes of loss, jealousy, and family conflict, including harassment of the lead character.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Kwon Sang-woo as Cha Song Ju
- Choi Ji-woo as Han Jeong Seo / Kim Ji Su
- Shin Hyun-jun as Han Tae Hwa / Han Cheol Su
- Kim Tae-hee as Han Yu Ri
- Lee Hwi-hyang as Tae Mi Ra
- Park Shin-hye as Han Jeong Seo (Young)
- Baek Sung-hyun as Cha Song Ju (Young)
- Ha Jae-yeong as Professor Han Su Ha
- Kim Ji-sook as Chairperson Min Seo Hyeon
- Jung Han-yong as Han Pil Su
Stairway to Heaven FAQ
Is Stairway to Heaven good?
Stairway to Heaven has a 91% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,163 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Stairway to Heaven?
In the US you can stream Stairway to Heaven on OnDemandKorea and Kocowa.
Is Stairway to Heaven OK for kids?
Stairway to Heaven is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that this Korean melodrama involves themes of loss, jealousy, and family conflict, including harassment of the lead character.
What shows are like Stairway to Heaven?
If you liked Stairway to Heaven, try Something in the Rain, Fated to Love You, Twenty Five Twenty One and Swagger.