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A slow start, but worth it
As soon as this drama was announced, it immediately became one of my most anticipated series for 2025. When I started watching it, I was worried I’d end up disappointed. But if you make it past episode 2, the story really starts to get better.
The trailer and synopsis give the impression that most of the story takes place in the present and that it’s just sadness. That’s only half true. The story works more like a puzzle, with pieces from the present and past making everything clear.
Gong Myung and Kim Min Ha are absolutely amazing in every single scene. That said, I did find the high school portion dragged a bit too much. I honestly expected episode 1 to be the fun, nostalgic stuff and then a shift into more dramatic territory. Since I came to this series for the drama, episodes 4 and 5 ended up being my favorites.
One part that didn’t fully land for me was Ko Yeong Hyeon’s role. She kind of appears out of nowhere, becomes the key to saving Hee Wa, and ends up her new best friend. Plus, she can see Ram Woo... for reasons? Just saying she was "left behind" doesn’t really explain it. If the show had been longer, I think that could’ve been fleshed out more convincingly.
As I mentioned earlier, Gong Myung and Kim Min Ha truly shine in these roles. They matched perfectly and do an amazing job in the fun and the sad moments.
I also liked the open-ended conclusion with Ram Woo. There's something really bittersweet about it. Given what was said about reapers interfering with mortal lives and abandoning their duties, it seems like Ram Woo completely disappeared after changing Hee Wa’s fate on the rooftop. So when he promises they’ll meet again, it probably isn’t something he truly believes will happen. And that just adds to the heartbreak in a quiet, powerful way.
The trailer and synopsis give the impression that most of the story takes place in the present and that it’s just sadness. That’s only half true. The story works more like a puzzle, with pieces from the present and past making everything clear.
Gong Myung and Kim Min Ha are absolutely amazing in every single scene. That said, I did find the high school portion dragged a bit too much. I honestly expected episode 1 to be the fun, nostalgic stuff and then a shift into more dramatic territory. Since I came to this series for the drama, episodes 4 and 5 ended up being my favorites.
One part that didn’t fully land for me was Ko Yeong Hyeon’s role. She kind of appears out of nowhere, becomes the key to saving Hee Wa, and ends up her new best friend. Plus, she can see Ram Woo... for reasons? Just saying she was "left behind" doesn’t really explain it. If the show had been longer, I think that could’ve been fleshed out more convincingly.
As I mentioned earlier, Gong Myung and Kim Min Ha truly shine in these roles. They matched perfectly and do an amazing job in the fun and the sad moments.
I also liked the open-ended conclusion with Ram Woo. There's something really bittersweet about it. Given what was said about reapers interfering with mortal lives and abandoning their duties, it seems like Ram Woo completely disappeared after changing Hee Wa’s fate on the rooftop. So when he promises they’ll meet again, it probably isn’t something he truly believes will happen. And that just adds to the heartbreak in a quiet, powerful way.
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