Always Meet Again

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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A Weekly Obsession Fueled by Powerful Performances

Seeing these two actors reunite in a spin-off sequel to A Breeze of Love was something I never expected—but I’m genuinely glad it happened. With their undeniable chemistry and striking visuals, it would’ve been a waste not to bring them back together on screen.

While the story could certainly benefit from tighter writing and more polish, it’s the actors, their natural performances and electric connection, that kept me fully invested. They bring a level of authenticity that makes every moment feel effortless and engaging.

What I particularly enjoyed is how the series builds tension over time. As someone who followed each episode weekly, I found myself constantly drawn in by the suspense and emotional pull. The narrative may not be entirely straightforward but that unpredictability adds to its charm, creating a compelling and layered storyline.

Despite some room for improvement in the direction, the show succeeds in delivering consistent thrills. Each episode ends on a note that leaves you with goosebumps, making the wait for the next installment both agonizing and exciting.

And ultimately, it all comes back to the actors. Their performances aren’t just good, they’re captivating. They embody their roles with such depth, nuance and sincerity that you can’t help but be pulled into their world. Every glance, every line, every subtle emotion feels intentional and real. Magnetic chemistry. Unforgettable presence. Undeniable talents

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Mediocre

gawd ill be real with you, this series bored me out of my mind. Everything was lackluster from the plot to the acting. The time traveling plot made zero sense to me. I already hated it when he managed to go to the past and future easily. Basically there was no medium for this time travel, he managed to go back to the present cuz he ripped a drawing and then to the past when he drew again and then went back again when he interrupted a death? and supposed to accident was so stupid and anti climatic. bro literally wasn't paying attention to the road at all. He is stupid. Also the force villainization of the best friend for some reason?? made absolutely zero sense, why was U Jin treating his own friend like a gum stuck on his shoe? It literally came from no where. Now the acting, lacked alot of emotions. I expect that when you meet the love of your life again after he died it would be more emotional but he had the same face the entire time. Even the kiss was pretty meh by today standards. Didn't even see anything, was either too dark or too bright or was just a peck kiss. So meh from the beginning to the end.

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It honestly felt like the final episode was rushed and a bit incomplete. The pacing didn’t match the emotional weight the story had been building up to. There were moments that clearly needed more breathing room—especially toward the end—but instead, the scenes were cut abruptly, almost like something important was trimmed out.

The biggest issue is that the entire narrative hinges on that final scene, and yet it doesn’t get the depth or clarity it deserves. Rather than fully exploring the characters’ emotions or resolving the tension properly, it jumps too quickly, leaving things feeling underdeveloped and slightly confusing.

Even for a short drama, it wouldn’t have hurt to slow down just a little and give the audience a more satisfying conclusion. A few extra minutes of explanation or emotional closure could have made a huge difference.

Overall, it’s disappointing because the story had potential, but the ending undermines it. Instead of feeling impactful, it comes across as rushed and incomplete—which, unfortunately, reinforces the frustration some viewers have with how Korean BL dramas handle their finales.

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had a lot of potential...

as far as kbls go in terms of plot, this was definitely unique and interesting. it reminded me of love for love's sake in some parts, which is one of my favourite bls. the production was pretty good too, some actors were stronger than others but overall everyone did pretty well.

my main issue with this drama is the inconsistencies in the plot. it had a lot of potential to be an incredible story, and i do understand that 8 30-minute episodes is restricting but i still believe it could have been handled a lot better in many ways.

time travel is a really difficult concept to work with and unfortunately the writers were not careful enough with it. there's a lot of vagueness surrounding what happened in the original vs altered timeline, for example, how did hyeseong know taejun and woojin would fight in 3 days when the fight is mostly caused by the fact that hyeseong is being over protective of woojin to prevent his death? or how was hyeseong's sketchbook already torn in the original timeline?

there's also other plot holes such as why hyeseong sees black and white whenever woojin touches him - given how important it is to the first half of the story, you'd think they'd offer some kind of explanation for it...?

[MAJOR SPOILER]
or – and i really don't understand how they thought they could get away with this one – what ACTUALLY happened to woojin in the altered timeline? why did they show the car crash, and then taejun seemingly tells hyeseong that he's died since he goes to the cemetery, all the while he's still alive? how and why? and why did woojin wait so long to find him, when he's been back in korea for at least a few years?

overall, i still rated this drama relatively high because i appreciate its uniqueness compared to most kbls out there. the problem is if you're determined to write a complex story like this, you need to be actually committed to writing it properly.

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Proof that good acting can save a drama

It's been a while since I've enjoyed a KBL that much.

I found the story full of holes, and the beginning was slightly weak, it gets better each episode till the finale which was a let down IMO.

Be that as it may, I was entertained because of the two leads (or 3 leads, let's say)

Story: I didn't understand a few things, like what happens to the original version when he time travel, like when he went back to the past, what happens to him in the present, and when he goes back to his original timeline, what happens to himself in the past after he changes it!? It's a known fact that what you change in the past affects the present so it's understandable that he can save him, but what I didn't like is the way they made him disappear in the timeline he leaves, like when he goes back to 2008, he disappears in the present like dust!! That doesn't make any sense.
Another thing is, the end, they made it very vague, unnecessarily I dare say, it felt like they didn't know what to do so they added a bunch of flashbacks and just let them meet and BOOM! Happy ending!

Acting: the reason this is one of the best KBL I've seen recently, because the chemistry and the way each actor represents his character is spectacular, the two leads were amazing, I think in "A Breeze of love" JiHan outshone JeongYou a little but here, I believe JY was amazing specially in the 4th ep, the confrontation part was great, his facial expressions and acting throughout the show was top-notch!! And of course JH was great,I mean, from the very first ep. he succeeded in catching my whole attention and gave me a few giggles too, he is adorable.

Another thing that worth mentioning, and I'm not trying to belittle any actor or series but I've recently watched another KBL (won't mention any names) with a story close to this one, but from the first episode I started yawning and I barely was able to finish the show by skipping most of it, and it was same duration as this, my point is, both dramas had a simple mediocre script but I enjoyed and rated this show much higher than the other one because of the acting, despite having no fan service here while the other show was full of them.

That been said, I admire the efforts done by the whole cast, despite the flawed script and the vague end, I wish they made it a bit clear what actually happened and tied up the end better~~

I would definitely recommend this show, it worths every second ~~

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Needs to more script edits again

The pacing of this drama is atrocious and the weakest point is writing for interpersonal connections, for one character to convince another of something or just to bond. The drama has the bones of a stronger drama if only the script was better. The acting of the two leads are serviceable, but there's not much in the way of chemistry either inherently between the characters nor in the writing for them, but when they finally kiss, it's nice.

High school guys holding hands is not a common thing, certainly not in 2008, but it's nice neither guys have any issue with it and it is very cute. The writing just put Cyworld in the script and called it a day on establishing the time period. The time traveling guy doesn't act much more different than the high schoolers, in fact probably less mature. It's annoying that he's a grown man, but can't figure out a nicer way to break a friendship with the guy he likes than being very cruel and mean. Especially to someone he liked that died so early and haunts him to current day.

Hye Seong's change of heart is really sudden and doesn't give a good explanation to Yu Jin, He didn't try at all with his other friend Taejun and just acts like an insane person saying things without proof that would make his friend believe without waiting for violence to happen and especially since things are unfolding differently than the original timeline and could lead to something worse for Yu Jin and Taejun.

.At his skill level, it makes no sense for him to draw something quickly for their group homework. Hye Seong's color blindness also didn't come into play in a clear way. It seemed more like an stylistic cinematography choice than something that was supposed to have bearing in the story. The fake out editing like Yu Jin ran into traffic again was not good. Just cutting off as he ran around the corner with Tae Jun's concerned reaction was good enough

I do like the little changes that occur like in the photos of the current day from injuries to new photos on the wall from new memories made in the past or disappearing. The strongest part of the series is it's time travel mechanics. It was interesting that Hye Seong is physically disappearing from the present and appearing in the past, but it's unclear if he's completely meshed with the version of himself in the past who no long appears when he returns to the present. How would the timeline continue without a version of him in the past going to art school and being with his family? There's so many holes in this script.

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Don't Meet Again

Regrettably, this is yet another BL love story where a somewhat successful but isolated individual in the present is still living in the past. Racked with guilt about something traumatic, he has obviously not dealt with its lasting effect. It seems to hang over him like a continuous voice that whispers into his ear – perhaps if I could go back to stop a tragic situation, maybe everything would be different. Although I had been lied to as to what those circumstances were, I still want to go back and change something else just to make sure the same predicament which I am not sure what that is, never happen. Confused? Well, you should be. The story frankly is bewildering from a logical point of view. Oddly enough, it also made little sense from a mythus frame of reference. Is this series enjoyable? Well, yes, it kind of is, only because of the acting of the main protagonists. Yet, the screenplay itself let the actors and the story down, I am afraid. Unless you find a way to travel back in time to be completely 17 again – fully, wholly, and unequivocally – then do not. You will always bring some part of you back with you that will inevitably change elements you did NOT want to change. That alone will digress the outcome you intended. Perhaps it might be best to leave the past – alone.

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One of the better BL's in a long while

After the very first episode, you understand that this will not be your normal BL series. The story is very intriguing and really takes hold of you just a few minutes into it.
These two protagonists create a very powerful chemistry between the two of them. A lot of actors in past BL series you can see right through the acting, but these two make this relationship so believable and truly genuine, you can't help but feel how real it is. Having seen Ji Han & Jeong You in past performances, I definitely felt they were both at their best in this drama.
The one negative I walked away with, was at the very end of the final episode. Without giving anything away, It was a bit rushed in the final few minutes. It seemed like it took too long to get to the conclusion, with some wasted reminiscing, using up some valuable minutes. When the peak of the story finally happened, it just seemed a bit empty as the end credits rolled. I think there could have been a little more time given to such a great ending ... I don't want to take away from the series as a whole, because it was high marks all the way, overall making for one of the better BL series to come along in a while.

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