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Weak start, getting better with every episode...
While we are flooded with short KBL mini-series, this is a serious TV production. And it shows. The main actors are already established and even the best friend is a character we have seen in other series as supporting role.I like scifi and time travel always but I would lie if I would say the script does not have it's flaws. Sadly it has. Especially the color-blindness was not explained at all. Especially WHEN does he have it, is it just an after-effect due to his time travelling or did he had it all the time or did it develop gradually. It has such a prominent role in the story that I don't know WHY it was there. So it irks me still, why it wasn't explained at all. Also the fight between Woojin and his best friend was overly fast resolved without the proper appology. Teajun had the vibe of jealousy which was not done right. It gave me first the impression he is also interested in Woojin in a romantic way but that was just a fleeting moment and imho not necessary.
The cinematography was top notch giving the past and the "now" a different vibe - which it should. Also they did an amazing OST. The only gripe is the overly blurness of their first kiss in the beginning, this was a bit over the top. I disagree with some reviews here saying the did not have chemistry, I think they did. The glances and micro expressions did it for me, without the face to face aural confessions we are so used to. They don't need words to convey their feelings. In the finale Woojin said his smile had a sadness to it and yes, that's what was intended. This was a much more mature storyline compared to most school/university BLs we get to see nowadays which I appreciated.
Regardless of the flaws of the script, I enjoyed the series. It took almost a year after "Ball Boy Tactics" to get a proper KBL on the screen and I appreciated it. So while not perfect, it's worth the watch.
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Warms the heart while playing with the possibilities of fate
In a year where short-format K-BLs continue to dominate the scene, Always Meet Again arrives with the ambition of feeling like something more complete, more polished, more emotionally grounded, and at times more daring than its peers. Reuniting Jeong Shin and Myung Kim after A Breeze of Love, the series leans heavily into what made that pairing work in the first place: an effortless chemistry that doesn’t need grand declarations to resonate. There’s a quiet intimacy in the way they share the screen, where glances linger just long enough and emotions surface in restrained, almost delicate ways. It’s the kind of dynamic that feels lived-in, and it ends up carrying much of the series on its shoulders.What initially presents itself as a familiar time-travel romance gradually reveals a more introspective core. Rather than focusing purely on mechanics or spectacle, the narrative is more interested in grief, regret, and the desperate human urge to rewrite what was lost. The direction supports this approach beautifully, contrasting the muted tones of the present with the softer, almost glowing warmth of the past. There’s a consistent sense of longing woven into the visuals, reinforced by a carefully chosen soundtrack that elevates even the quieter moments. As the story progresses, it finds a stronger emotional rhythm, with later episodes delivering a more cohesive and impactful payoff than the somewhat tentative beginning might suggest.
That said, not everything on this canvas is painted in vibrant colors (tsk). For all its emotional strengths, the writing often struggles to keep up with its own ambition. The time-travel logic is, at best, loosely defined, and at worst, frustratingly inconsistent, leaving key plot points feeling underexplained or even contradictory. The subplot involving color blindness is perhaps the clearest example of this: introduced as something significant, it never quite finds a meaningful resolution or clear purpose within the narrative. Similarly, certain conflicts, especially those built around the idea of “pushing someone away for their own good”, feel more like familiar genre obligations than fully justified character choices, occasionally breaking the story’s emotional immersion.
There are also moments where the series hints at deeper layers, whether through supporting characters or secondary tensions, only to resolve them too quickly or abandon them altogether. This creates a sense of narrative imbalance, as if the story is constantly choosing between being intimate and being complex, without fully committing to either. The short episode format doesn’t help in this regard, often making developments feel rushed or undercooked when they needed just a bit more space to breathe.
And yet, despite these flaws, Always Meet Again remains an undeniably engaging watch. There’s a sincerity at its core that makes it easy to forgive its rough edges. When the series leans into its emotional beats, when it allows its characters to simply exist together without the weight of convoluted plotting, it becomes genuinely affecting. The performances, especially from the central duo, bring a level of nuance that elevates even the weaker scenes, grounding the story in something that feels real even when the logic falters.
By the time it reaches its conclusion, the series feels less like a tightly constructed narrative and more like an emotional journey, one that doesn’t always make perfect sense, but still manages to leave a lasting impression. It’s not flawless, and it doesn’t fully realize all the ideas it introduces, but there’s enough heart, atmosphere, and chemistry here to make it worthwhile. In the end, Always Meet Again may not be the best one out there, but it reminds us why stories about love, loss, and second chances continue to resonate: not because they are perfect, but because, at their best, they feel honest.
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A Beautiful Reunion Worth the Wait
I loved Jeong Shin and Myung Kim in 2023’s A Breeze of Love, which quickly became one of my favourite Korean dramas. Ever since then I had been hoping they would reunite in another series because their chemistry was unforgettable. After three years of waiting, Always Meet Again finally arrived and it absolutely did not disappoint.This drama feels special from the very beginning. It uses a time travel concept, but it feels fresh and emotional rather than just another familiar trope. The story focuses more on feelings, regrets, and second chances, which makes every moment between the characters feel meaningful.
Jeong Shin and Myung Kim are once again stunning together. Their chemistry is just as strong as it was before, maybe even stronger. Every scene they share feels natural and heartfelt, and they manage to convey so much emotion with even the smallest interactions. Their performances really carry the series and make you completely invested in their journey.
The production quality is also fantastic. The cinematography is beautiful and polished, capturing both the nostalgic high school atmosphere and the emotional tone of the story perfectly. The music fits every scene wonderfully and enhances the overall feeling of the drama without ever overpowering it.
The acting across the cast is strong, the storytelling is engaging, and the emotional moments land exactly where they should. It is romantic, touching, and sometimes bittersweet, but always compelling.
Always Meet Again is a fantastic start to 2026 and easily one of the most memorable Korean BL dramas in recent years. For anyone who loved A Breeze of Love or simply enjoys heartfelt romance with beautiful visuals and powerful chemistry, this series is truly a masterpiece.
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Their Magic Together
I missed them. The ease and flow between them is unmistakable. Like a warm blanket late at night, I held them close. Their previous work proved why I showed up every week to see them. Beautiful actors who can take me on a journey and leave me satisfied. I will miss them again as this is complete.I was missing the old style where stories are told and acted well. Their immediate bond stood true again. Their eyes meet and all I want is just them, on a bike, smiling going anywhere. Their story unique to them. Not a simple one, but cute, funny and interesting to the end. Their kisses as it should be. Appearing at the right time without much preamble. I am happy they chose to give us another project together.
Ji Han's woeful eyes and Jeong You steady stare enrich stories without having to say anything more.
The things that I would change are the fillers. Too many. More plot, more activity needed. U Jin's last run around the bend when the car strikes goes unexplained. The ending too slow and drawn out.
Saying that and still wanting more seems contrary. It's just their magic together makes it all worthwhile. This was a nice nod back to the olden days when the characters were interesting, the acting good and the story left you with a warm feeling at the end.
Just like A Breeze of Love, I will watch this again.
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Amazing acting couldn't save this series from the trashy script
I feel it started off pretty good. Kept me engaged. I did have a lot of questions from the start but then i thought it'd be answered later in the show but then that never happened. The show ended with 0 context or pretext to a lot of things.The show starts with Hye Seong missing his first love I jin and ends up drawing him resulting in a time travel (Ok makes sense although they were hinting it was a breakup i felt he was dead so i watched from that pov). Everything was okay till here but then instead of saving his first love bro literally avoids him like a pest🙄 for 50% of the drama and even goes back to the original timeline.
During this time they also bring in a color blindness troupe which was totally left unaddressed till the end.
He goes back and there they show that he had actually vanished from the present (i was guessing a time pause or soul switch with the younger self but nah he vanished for hours)
Now his sis tells him U Jin died looking for him and she lied and all of a sudden bro wants to go back in time and save him🙄 he goes back. Now i get U jin was happy to see him back after days and didnt push him on the vanishing part but bro didnt doubt the sudden personality change or ask about his confession🙄. They again bring up the color blindness thing and brush it off🙃 like why?? Then finally he and Tae Jun decide to protect U jin which is okay but then he tells Tae Jun about the fact that hes a time traveler at the absolute end so when did he give him letter tae jun gave u jin?
Also how did TJ and UJ lose contact when HS was the one who went abroad to study? Also when he "time travelled" his body would literally vanish from the other universe so how tf is this time travel?? Which means young HS never existed??
There were a lot of things that were just half done. Although i initially did rate this an 8 i bring it to 6 cz the story was really trash. It was literally overrated cz the actors were really good. I watched it but I'd not recommend this to anyone.
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Grief: A Consequence of Love
South Korea has not given us consistent pairings before, so when this series was announced, I cheered, because I loved them in their first series together and I wasn't disappointed with this series as well. The chemistry is still fire, the visuals are on the attack, but the storyline was where the intrigue was for me.The series is 8 episodes and, we are told right at the start that there is loss. One part of the couple, the remaining is struggling with the passing of the other. There is a sense of guilt and what ifs and low and behold, he is given the opportunity to return and 'correct' things, excepting he himself is exhibiting signs of ill health and a diagnosis is never given, but there an impending and foreboding feeling in the air.
The final episode is where it all comes together for me because throughout the series, the remaining man has been working super hard to secure the life of his partner and the last episode shows the result of his efforts, but equally, they are not shown to be in the same physical space - umm together. I wondered why and I then theorized, the story was never about them being together, but rather the story is about grief. When you look at the back and forth between time before and now and you focus on the details, the story loses sense, but when you zoom out and look at it from above, it brings into focus the sadness which has permeated the story throughout the episodes.
The struggle, the mourning, the unsurmountable grief of finding love and losing it. In the end, it really does not matter who lived or who died, because they cannot have each other for as long as they wished to, due to untimely passing, either through illness or unforeseen circumstances. When you think you have found one meant for you and then they pass, how are you meant to move on?
I would recommend this series to anyone interested in plot driven storytelling, because the gazes and the kissing aren't the strongest points. The story is.
Let's rewatch!
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Romance x time travel? Sounds great, but the time travel doesn't make any sense
I really wanted to love this and I actually did at the beginning. I'm huge "time travel" lover and when when it comes with romance and saving lives I'm so down bad... But something bothers me here... I can't explain what exactly, maybe the plotholes, maybe the fact the time travel doesn't make any sense, maybe the fact that it would be better if there were 2 more episodes and or each ep was longer... The color blindness should be more talked about, the friendshop trio unincluding one member too, the romance they shew in the firt half kinda lost the developmet... The chemistry of the actors in insane and I totally fell for it, but now it's not enought to make me watch it...Was this review helpful to you?
Could give more.
As with most KBLs because of shortness of the series some aspects of the drama tend to progress too fast for the storyline and at times as the audience we just accept it because we understand they work with a limited budget.The story is alright but i feel there is no chemistry between the leads,the one playing U Jin looks good and is delivering his lines with ease plus we see early on he is smitten by the character Hye Seong.While there is something about the actor who plays Hye seong thats just not sitting right with me.I don't know if its how he constantly gazes down whether he is thinking, flustered or having a conversation he does not have a wide range of emotions with his facial.He seems rigid playing the character but It might also be the hair style he has both in the future and past.We see a clear distinction in the guy playing Tae Jun his haircut definitely shows how he is different in the past and future.Was this review helpful to you?
2Simple but comfortable Time-Traveling drama with good leads chemistry
“Always Meet Again” was an impromptu watch as I was looking for something light. Well, it turns out not to be as light as I thought, but not too angsty or sad either. The plot is quite simple. Jang Hye Seong traveled back in time and met his first love. At first, he tried to avoid him but ended up actively trying to change the past for him. Was he successful? You will have to find that out yourself. One thing good about non-Chinese time traveling dramas is that there is no censorship. So, you don’t have to worry about the lead waking up from a dream, or it’s a novel within a novel. Those could be so darn frustrating.Despite this being a very simple plot, I actually quite enjoy it. The acting is better than I thought for a low budget production with not very experienced actors. Lead actors Woo Jin Han and Shin Jeong You previously starred in “A Breeze of Love” together. I find their acting improved from the last drama and the chemistry is good. They look like they are pretty comfortable with each other.
The earlier episodes are OK, but the story gets better towards the latter half. I also find the acting gets better as the story goes as well. The drama doesn’t really have many heart-stopping cute and fluffy scenes, nor heart-wrenching sad scenes. It’s just a really comfortable watch, yet in the end, I did get a little more emotional. I was rooting for ML’s success in changing the past.
Having said that, my biggest complaint probably lies in one not very logical decision. If you’re so desperate trying to change the fate of your loved one, and know that riding a bike could lead to a very bad outcome, why would you go on a trip on a bike? You have already put 4 locks on that bike, why not take the bus or the train? What’s with the introduction of potential color blindness, but with no explanation whatsoever. Why? What’s the connection to time traveling? Is it a barrier to being a painter? What's going on? Another minor complaint is very subjective since I am not a fan of love at first sight. Lee U Jin seems to have fallen for Jang Hye Seong rather quickly, like one or two encounters. But this is a short drama, so I guess that’s ok. Lastly, there’s too much bright light back lighting. I am blinded by several scenes and that’s not romantic to me when I can barely see.
I do truly enjoy the drama for what it is if I don’t think too hard on the plot holes. The chemistry of the leads carries the show. I enjoy watching scenes of them together, and just being together. It feels natural, nice and warm. In the end, I did get the emotional highs and lows that I want in a drama. I would recommend a one-time watch if you like time traveling.
Completed: 3/27/2026 Review #678
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You cannot miss this!!! This is worth watching
I have watched many bls, but only some of them shook me to a point where I grab my head. This is the one, the storyline, the direction is so goated. Not the first time something about going into past has happened but this is something really good.I'm so much impressed with the direction and the screenplay. I was confused the whole time, but I guessed that something must have happened with woojin that's why hyeseoung was so cautious. The first two episodes were as simple as every bls starts, but the latest 4th episode got me.
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What in the ambiguity ending was that?
Since I liked A Breeze of Love, the actor's previous project, I was thrilled to see them reunited in a new drama.I enjoy shows with time travel, and I'll happily binge them. A story featuring time travel to the past to alter the present, however, requires careful pacing and a coherent storyline. And more importantly, it is crucial that you execute the landing flawlessly.
The MLs' performances and on-screen chemistry were excellent, but I believe the plot would have benefited from additional episodes. Some parts felt too fast, others were confusing because I wasn't sure when things were happening, and then some scenes seemed like they were chopped up to make it shorter.
I could overlook all of that because, honestly, I liked the story and was totally invested, but seriously, what kind of ending was that?
I can't stand it when directors make the ending confusing. I don’t want it be left up to me how I translated the ending. Show it to me categorically for a warm, satisfied feeling.
Did the two boys meet again?
Or were they on two different timelines? it was never made clear - just shot beautifully.
If only they’d touched hands at least, it would have given a definitive answer.
Finishing on a good note, I’d watch other shows with these two actors together again!
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Cute but plot holes are frustrating.
I must frankly say, that this drama was cute, very light as a school drama and I really appriciated the dynamics between the main leads. The kisses surprised me (because Korean dramas rarely have REAL kisses) and were a nice touch to the overall feel.However, the plot suffers from plot holes and I couldn't stand it. I was confused most of the time when it came to the story outside the romance, I couldn't really wrap my head around the logic behind it all.
It kinda bugged me that some things were just left... unsaid? (I just found out that this is a spin-off to "A breeze of love"???) I honestly thought it was based off of a manhwa, that's why it felt kinda rushed but it seems not? It's illogical just as it is.
I recommend this series if you need to turn off your thinking and enjoy a nice, warm romance. It's really good when you don't pay attention to how it all works 😭
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