Way Back Love

A Tender Exploration of Loss, Love, and Letting Go

My tears are yet to dry up 😭
From start to finish, Way Back Love is such a beautifully told and emotionally rich story. The themes of grief and love are so emotionally intense in the best way, heartbreaking and hopeful all at once.

One of the things I adored is how the drama balanced the moods so well. Jung Hee Wan’s transition from this lively, carefree girl to a woman carrying a heavy emotional burden—is so beautifully done. You feel her pain so much it hurts. Ram Woo’s reappearance brought memory, love, and that bittersweet reminder of what once was.

And the acting? Phenomenal. Kim Min Ha is just... wow. She captured everything—playfulness, sorrow, vulnerability—with so much honesty. Her chemistry with Kim Ram Woo was so good and packed with emotion. The supporting characters did amazing too.

The soundtrack was perfect—beautiful and sad just like the drama.

The pacing was great too. You get to sit with the characters and their emotions. The ending? was bittersweet ending on a note of self-love, healing, and the way certain memories will always stay with us, even as we move forward.

What I Loved:

The unique supernatural twist that still feels incredibly grounded in human experience.

The way grief and healing are portrayed is so sincere. It’s never cliché—it just feels real.

The relationships evolved in such an organic way. Nothing feels forced; it all just flows naturally.

It’s not exactly the kind of drama you binge three times in a row unless you’re ready for some serious feelings.

This drama is such a heartfelt and gorgeously crafted piece of work. It’s not just about love and loss. It’s about what it means to live and remember and move forward.

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Crying Fest

From episodes 3 through 6, I have just been crying so much. So if you have lost someone close to you or know what that's like, this might hit you hard as well.
I had been waiting for this for a while now and it certainly didn't disappoint. I didn't really read much about it and just let it take me on a ride with it's storytelling. If possible, try to do the same. For that reason I will avoid getting into any details.
The leads had great chemistry. I genuinely loved the female lead. The show sets a great contrast and the female lead portrays it so well especially her past and present.
There was something I was curious about and I think they left us hints and that makes me a bit sadder.
Overall, I really loved how they not only depict the main leads but also the supporting characters and insight into their experience. It's not an easy watch if you are an emotional person but it's certainly worth it.
The OST is quite beautiful too.

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Don't be put off watching

May 2025

This is a really very poignant drama, beautifully acted by its young cast.

Kim Min-ha is not your typical K-drama FL, and neither was her character. Gong Myung's character was her polar opposite, but they clicked over time. He fell for her no-nonsense attitude, and often bare faced cheek! She dragged him, inwardly kicking and screaming, out of himself.

I can't say much, without giving away even more than has been in the synopsis, which makes a review slightly difficult.

It might seem sad and melancholic on the surface, and yes, there are some very sad and painful moments, however, overall, it is a surprisingly uplifting and positive watch.

I did cry, I certainly felt for the characters, and the message I took from it, that life is precious, and even when we lose loved ones, we should seek support, and live on; for them, too.

The impact of being stuck in the past and not being willing to let it go, and of the effects depression has on family, on life, and simply trying to navigate day-to-day living, is very well interpreted.

I would like to have had a bit more about Ko Yeong Hyeon, who befriended Hui-wan in College. There was more to her character, but it wasn't fully revealed.

I would recommend this; it isn't long, and the episodes flew by for me. I didn't feel miserable at the end, either!

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A real terjeker among the stars.

There are so many beautiful portrayals of stars in this drama that I think I may fall in to tears the next time I look at the sky. As I honestly can not remember crying this much during a drama since 1 litre tears. So obviously this is a drama that made me feel stuff, stuff I didn't even know I had in me. So even if the drama was not perfect, and made me a bit uncertain how to feel about certain parts of the drama such as he dragging out the depressed to make them do stuff thing . And there may be some parts that are made a bit to simple but the way our female lead was not cured by a week of fun upped the score a bit. Basically I guess it got to me.

The subject of loss, guilt, depression and suicide are never easy and I could not tell if it was the moments of smiles, humour and happiness that made me cry more or the way the female lead conveys her emotions (or lack of emotions) so well. The contrast between the cheerful teen and the numb adult hit really hard, so did her different interactions with her friends form the past and those who tried to save her.

This show dares to show men who are both are vulnerable, introverted, bubbly, sporty... nerdy. there is a show of deep friendships, sweet smiles, flirting, jealousy, I guess Life and then cut to how a persons death can affect so many of these relationships, And does it without shaming our highly depressed female lead. It also offers some of this years most powerful lines.

"It's not that I was busy I just struggle with enjoying things by myself "


"I can't imagine in how much pain you are in"



There is also a slight hint of LGBTQ+ rep in this that could make for a nice sequel of life goes on...

Definitely a drama I recommend just make sure to have tissues.

P.s the male lead and his friend are extremely charming with smiles that can melt anyones heart

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Way Back Love: Short, Soulful, and Sobbing

This drama seriously broke me… and I didn’t expect it to.
Only 6 episodes but it hits so. many. emotions like a punch to the heart — and yes, I did end up ugly crying.
It’s a bittersweet story of first love, deep friendships, and learning to live with the memories that won’t let you go.
It talks about guilt, grief, and healing in such a soft, beautiful way — not too loud, not dramatic — just raw and real.

And the way they showed how the past never really leaves you, but becomes a part of how you grow… gosh, that hit me hard.

• Story & Timeline:
The drama switches between past and present so smoothly. It did so well.
The way they showed their youth, their moments together, their mistakes — and how those same memories still made them smile, and cry years later — it felt real.
Every switch from past to present made sense.
Amidst all the heaviness, there were tiny pockets of humor and lightness that made me smile.
The characters had such natural chemistry that even small, ordinary moments felt warm and real. It helped me breathe through the tears.

• Gong Myung – MY HEART.
He was so adorable, so soft, so perfect as the ML.
There’s this quiet charm about him that makes every scene he’s in feel warmer, even when he’s breaking on the inside.
Like seriously, protect him at all costs.

• The Female Lead – What. A. Performance.
Can we please talk about the FL???
Her acting, especially during the emotional scenes, was just... breathtaking.
The way she cried, the way she carried her pain, her silent moments — I felt it in my bones. She was incredible.

• Acting & Casting
Every actor fit their role so well.
The side characters, even the short scenes — they all added so much depth.
They were all awesome and did a good job.

• Cinematography & Music = Mood.
The past scenes? So aesthetic and dreamy — they genuinely looked like they came straight out of a painting book. That warm glow, soft focus, and the nostalgic colors gave it a magical feel.
But in contrast, the present was more raw and unstable — sometimes colorful and full of life, and the next moment, dull and heavy. It perfectly captured the emotional shift.
And the music?? They NAILED it. Every song and background score matched the scene’s mood so perfectly.

Final Thoughts:

Way Back Love may be short, but it leaves a long-lasting ache.
It’s not just about romance — it’s about youth, mistakes, regret, and finding the courage to move forward while still treasuring the love you once had.
It shows how the people we lose, never really leave us — they stay, in the quiet corners of our memories, smiling.

If you’re ready for some emotional damage (the pretty kind), go watch it. Just… keep tissues nearby, okay? 😭🫶

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A gentle ache, a quiet echo of love that lingers even after goodbye.

The story touched something deep in me, the kind of place only real grief and real love can reach. And that ending? It shattered me in silence. It didn’t scream—it whispered the harsh truth: that even when the people we love are gone, we must keep living. Not just for ourselves, but for them—for the memories, the moments, the love they left behind.

Because if we let the pain consume us, if we choose to follow them into the dark… then the light they gave us disappears too. Our shared memories fade. Their laughter dies a second death.

This drama reminded me that love doesn’t end. It transforms. It stays. And the most beautiful way to honor the ones we’ve lost… is to keep going—with love, with courage, and with every beat of a heart they once held. 🌙💔🌸

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Short drama, long sob. Came for word-of-mouth, stayed for emotional devastation

Full disclosure: I wasn’t planning to pick this drama up, but positive word-of-mouth and its short runtime convinced me to watch it. But boy, I didn’t know it would be this heavy. I know dying was involved; it’s right there in the synopsis. Usually, when a drama begins with a dead character, I have already prepared my mind to accept this death as final. What I was not ready for was the avalanche of tears that accompanied me on this brief journey.  

I have to commend Kim Min Ha as an actress. Despite not fitting the mold of a flashy romantic heroine, she delivered a standout performance in this drama, particularly in her portrayal of teenage Jung Hui Wan. She’s as brass and bold at school, and pretty much arm wrestles Ram U into an unconventional friendship that started out from a prank.  

Not so shabby keeping up with the lead actress is Gong Myung, who played the introverted Ram U like a deer caught in the headlights when being steam-rolled by Hui Wan. As a Grim Reaper, Ram U surprisingly forsakes his responsibility of leading Hui Wan to the afterlife and instead convinces her to continue living. And it’s this message that is at the heart of this short drama.  

The production team’s execution is superb; the muted tones, tranquil background, and somber music all contribute to the drama’s melancholic mood. The flashbacks intertwined seamlessly with the present moments, with both Hui Wan and Ram U reminiscing about their time spent, and about the loss of time not spent together.  

Perhaps it’s because of the regrets of both main characters that lead them to this path. We can never know what would have happened if Hui Wan decided alternatively to join Ram U at that moment of his death, or what would have happened if Hui Wan went to the observatory instead of Ram U. Their running joke of exchanging their names since that fateful day seems to have backfired, if we are to believe Hui Wan’s insistence that it was her fault that Ram U died.  

The drama makes us realize that there’s no rhyme or reason to anyone’s death. No matter how you turn it over your head, when it’s someone’s time to depart, it’s final. Mulling over what ifs would not bring them back to life. Though it’s easier said than done, the best way to honor their existence is to move on and live a fruitful life.

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Bittersweet, Lovely and beautiful

I This show has taken my heart, my emotions and jumbled everything up, I laughed so hard, I smiled, giggled and cried like a baby.

It drew me in right from the start and by the end of the first episode it turned my world upside down, I couñd literally feel my heart sinking to my stomach.

The only fault I could say this show has is that none of the actors look like highschoolers and damn it they're so good that I couldn't care less.

The ending to the series hurt more than I was expecting but it was just as sweet and hopefulnas it was beautiful. one thing that I just can't get out of my head is why Yeonghyeon had that premonition, the show was very clear on why she was able to see him but, that dream? maybe I missed something I'm not sure but I think it's unclear.

I loved it and will rewatch and recommend a lot.

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Make sure you have Tissue!!

I'm still crying after finishing this drama. It was not only beautiful but sad. He came back because he wanted her to live. What broke my heart was that the character Kim Ram Woo was so sweet, and his life was taken so quickly. One of the actors in the drama mentioned something to the fact when someone you love dies, it leaves a hole, and we have to live with it, but it's how we live with the hole in our hearts. I know the feeling all to well. I have to say the actors who played the roles, it was meant for them. This was definitely a rare gem, heartwarming, and all the elements that makes a profound lovely drama. Just remember, if you're going to watch, make sure you have tissue !

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A story about timing, love, and letting go — beautifully told in only 6 episodes.

Way Back Love may only have 6 episodes, but it left a lasting impact. The story is simple, yet deeply intimate — not just about romance, but about timing, growth, and the kind of love that lingers even after it’s gone. The slow pacing allows every silence, every glance, and every unspoken word to breathe, pulling you into the quiet heartbreak of the characters. The cast, especially Kim Min Ha and Gong Myung, delivered performances that felt raw and genuine. Gong Myung perfectly embodied the quiet, wounded type, while Kim Min Ha’s emotional depth was unforgettable. Her way of crying — restrained, quiet, yet piercing — draws you in and makes you feel her pain. The OST elevated everything even more, wrapping each moment in melodies that stay with you long after the credits roll. And then that scene — when she closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and a shooting star crossed behind her… then she whispered “annyeong” twice. That’s when she realized he was truly gone, and my heart shattered. I broke down completely. Way Back Love is not just a drama — it’s an emotional experience that lingers long after it ends.

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