Not even alternative timelines can stop love
This drama is captivating. The story isn't original, nor is it spectacularly filmed, but it still manages to hook you; you want to know what's going to happen with this couple in love. The series narrates how a character would face the possibility of changing something in their life, stemming from decisions made at a crucial turning point. Would taking the alternative decision truly improve our lives, or are we always the "constant problem"? In other words, are we doomed to an unsatisfactory fate regardless of the decisions we make, due to aspects of our own personality that prevent us from personal growth, or not? This reflection can be interesting, but the truly compelling part is the love story between the protagonists.
I must say, I love the character played by Han Ji-Min; I've seen her in many dramas and she never disappoints, even in the less-than-good ones. Ji-Sung's character, on the other hand, starts out as the one who "suffers" due to his hectic life, coupled with the domestic abuse he endures. However, as the series progresses (in the flashbacks), we see that the essential problem of this couple is a lack of communication from both sides. Still, initially, you understand, at least in part, why he made the decision he did (I don't like that he never really considered his children), as his wife seems insufferable. But then you feel sorry for her because she has to juggle her job and family life, in addition to her sick mother (which doesn't justify the violence).
I love how, in the timelines different from the original, Han Ji-Min's character improves in many aspects, making you wonder if it really wouldn't have been better for her not to marry Ji-Sung's character. However, as is common in these dramas, these two characters are destined to be together in any timeline, whether earlier or later in their lives. Despite all this, I enjoyed this drama because there's chemistry between the protagonists, and the romantic story between the characters is always pleasant to watch across all timelines, especially because of the assertive and proactive character of Seo Woo-Jin (Han Ji-min).
I must say, I love the character played by Han Ji-Min; I've seen her in many dramas and she never disappoints, even in the less-than-good ones. Ji-Sung's character, on the other hand, starts out as the one who "suffers" due to his hectic life, coupled with the domestic abuse he endures. However, as the series progresses (in the flashbacks), we see that the essential problem of this couple is a lack of communication from both sides. Still, initially, you understand, at least in part, why he made the decision he did (I don't like that he never really considered his children), as his wife seems insufferable. But then you feel sorry for her because she has to juggle her job and family life, in addition to her sick mother (which doesn't justify the violence).
I love how, in the timelines different from the original, Han Ji-Min's character improves in many aspects, making you wonder if it really wouldn't have been better for her not to marry Ji-Sung's character. However, as is common in these dramas, these two characters are destined to be together in any timeline, whether earlier or later in their lives. Despite all this, I enjoyed this drama because there's chemistry between the protagonists, and the romantic story between the characters is always pleasant to watch across all timelines, especially because of the assertive and proactive character of Seo Woo-Jin (Han Ji-min).
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