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To The Moon ~ Hop on the Train To The Moon

“To The Moon” is a 2025 Korean drama, 12 episodes, categorized as Workplace, Romantic Comedy (Rom-Com), and Slice of Life; and it is streaming on KOCOWA+. Adapted from the novel “Let’s Go to the Moon”.

SUMMARY: Three working-class women who can’t survive on their paychecks dream of increasing their wealth by investing in cryptocurrency. Can they do it?

♦ Why Not Go To the Moon?

In “To The Moon”, three women are stuck in low-paying, unstable office jobs. They’ve been there for 3 years, and each year their work performance evaluation is the same. They’re just “average employees”.

  • a contract worker and an aspiring marketer, Jung Da-Hae,
  • a contract worker and a sales associate, Kang Eun-Sang, anda 
  • part of the accounting staff, Kim Ji-Song.

With each passing year, they become increasingly frustrated. Their salaries don’t increase, their debts do increase, and the gap between their dreams and reality gets wider and wider. But Kang Eun-Sang believes she has found the route to financial freedom. Even though her wage growth is stagnant, she is managing to grow her income. HOW? Cryptocurrency!

Investing in cryptocurrency is working for her. But isn’t the crypto market risky? Yes. Yes, it is. Jung Da-Hae and Kim Ji-Song are afraid of what they could lose. However, Kang Eun-Sang points out that they don’t have anything to lose! They’re already at rock bottom. Sometimes brutal honesty is needed.  So she convinces Jung Da-Hae and Kim Ji-Song to give it a try. Why not? They aren’t going any higher in the company. If they join forces, crypto might be their ticket to a better life. The three dive into the volatile world of digital coin investment. OK! TO THE MOON!!

[NOTE: What Does “To the Moon” Mean in Cryptocurrency? | The Motley Fool ]

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Where to Watch

Viewership and Rating:

  • IMDb: 7.5 out of 10 stars
  • My Drama List: 7.6 out of 10 stars

My personal rating is the same as MDL.

“To The Moon” is relevant to today’s world. Everybody wants to increase their wealth, and for many, cryptocurrency is the way to go.

LINKS OF INTEREST:

“To The Moon” Premieres To Promising Ratings Amidst Stiff Competition From “Queen Mantis” | Soompi

‘To the Moon’ review: Lee Sun-bin and Kim Young-dae’s K-drama tries hard but gets bogged down by clichés – Entertainment | Mashable ME

Jung Eun-ji makes a heartfelt cameo for Lee Sun-bin’s Korean drama ‘To The Moon’ | The Times of India

Lee Sun-bin, Kim Young-dae Share One-Night Encounter | The Chosun Daily

TRAILER/TEASER:

Lovebreak_Insights. “To the Moon.” YouTube, Video, 19 Sept. 2025, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8Zfq5KRr9I.

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DramasOverKimchi

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“To The Moon” is a 2025 Korean drama, 12 episodes, categorized as Workplace, Romantic Comedy (Rom-Com), and Slice of Life; and it is streaming on KOCOWA+. Adapted from the novel “Let’s Go to the Moon”. SUMMARY: Three working-class women who can’t survive on their paychecks dream of increasing their wealth by investing in cryptocurrency. Can they do it?
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Wait, so you’re telling me this is the new drama of the year? Three working-class women getting into the wild world of cryptocurrency? I’m intrigued but also a little skeptical. Are we really gonna watch them make it big or just end up broke and sad? Somebody convince me before I waste 16 hours of my life on this rollercoaster!

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Carly

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Watching the three women take a risk with cryptocurrency felt like a reflection of how people are trying to take control of their financial lives. I liked that it did not shy away from showing the fear and uncertainty that comes with investing in something unstable. The characters’ personalities are different, and it adds depth to the story. I found Kang Eun-Sang very inspiring because she is brave enough to try something new and shows her friends that they can take action too. It is relatable and makes me think about my own approach to finances.

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"하늘바람"

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I watched the first few episodes, and I like how realistic the office setting feels. It is not all glamorous, and the everyday challenges make the characters’ dreams more understandable. I am interested to see how the crypto investment story develops because it could be dangerous, but also a chance for growth. I think it is smart that the drama balances humor with serious topics. The actors are doing a good job showing emotion without exaggeration. Even though it is a romantic comedy, the workplace struggles feel central, which I appreciate.

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Kwoh-Sont

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I think the drama does a good job showing that financial freedom is not easy to achieve. Many people live paycheck to paycheck, and it can feel hopeless. Seeing the three women support each other and take risks makes me feel motivated. I also like that it shows the reality of working-class life in Korea. The choice of cryptocurrency as a plot point is modern and interesting. I enjoy dramas that mix real-life challenges with entertaining stories.

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I like the dynamics between the three main characters. They are friends, but their personalities contrast well. Jung Da-Hae and Kim Ji-Song’s hesitation feels realistic because investing in cryptocurrency is very risky. Kang Eun-Sang’s confidence encourages the other two to try something new. I think this combination of characters creates tension and makes the story more engaging. The workplace comedy is also enjoyable because it adds humor without taking away from the main theme.

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