A Surprisingly Heartfelt Take on Time-Travel
I’m not usually a fan of time-travel dramas. I often avoid them due to the typical clichés and unrealistic plotlines that come with the genre. So when I saw that there would be several time-travel dramas released this year, I quickly lost interest.
Initially, I had no plans to watch this series. I barely paid attention to it and didn’t think it would be worth my time. I only ended up watching it after the final episode aired—and to my surprise, I was immediately hooked. I finished the entire series in one sitting.
This is one of those rare time-travel dramas that genuinely resonated with me. While it's far from perfect and has its flaws—especially in the final episode—the emotional journey it took me on was more than enough to make me overlook those shortcomings.
What stood out most was its realistic portrayal of a married couple who had once been deeply in love but had grown apart over time. The lack of communication and understanding between them, the strain of financial hardship, and the quiet sacrifices made just to keep a household afloat—all of these were depicted with sincerity and depth. It captured the bittersweet reality of how many of us enter adulthood full of dreams and ambition, only to be met with the weight of real-life responsibilities. Yet, through it all, we learn, grow, and continue to move forward.
I particularly appreciated the way the characters evolved after traveling back to the past. Watching them reflect on their younger selves and confront the things they had once taken for granted was incredibly moving.
Some of the most emotionally impactful scenes involved Jin Joo and her mother. They brought me to tears multiple times. These moments served as a powerful reminder that we often take our parents' love for granted in our youth—only to wish we had one more chance to see them, talk to them, and be with them once they're gone.
If I had one major complaint, it would be the writer’s decision to insert a few unnecessary cliché tropes near the end. It felt out of place and took away from the grounded and heartfelt tone the drama had established. Without those, this series could have been nearly perfect.
Still, this drama left a lasting impression on me. It’s a story that stays with you long after the final episode—a reminder of love, regret, and second chances. One of the few time-travel dramas that truly touched my heart.
I’m not usually a fan of time-travel dramas. I often avoid them due to the typical clichés and unrealistic plotlines that come with the genre. So when I saw that there would be several time-travel dramas released this year, I quickly lost interest.
Initially, I had no plans to watch this series. I barely paid attention to it and didn’t think it would be worth my time. I only ended up watching it after the final episode aired—and to my surprise, I was immediately hooked. I finished the entire series in one sitting.
This is one of those rare time-travel dramas that genuinely resonated with me. While it's far from perfect and has its flaws—especially in the final episode—the emotional journey it took me on was more than enough to make me overlook those shortcomings.
What stood out most was its realistic portrayal of a married couple who had once been deeply in love but had grown apart over time. The lack of communication and understanding between them, the strain of financial hardship, and the quiet sacrifices made just to keep a household afloat—all of these were depicted with sincerity and depth. It captured the bittersweet reality of how many of us enter adulthood full of dreams and ambition, only to be met with the weight of real-life responsibilities. Yet, through it all, we learn, grow, and continue to move forward.
I particularly appreciated the way the characters evolved after traveling back to the past. Watching them reflect on their younger selves and confront the things they had once taken for granted was incredibly moving.
Some of the most emotionally impactful scenes involved Jin Joo and her mother. They brought me to tears multiple times. These moments served as a powerful reminder that we often take our parents' love for granted in our youth—only to wish we had one more chance to see them, talk to them, and be with them once they're gone.
If I had one major complaint, it would be the writer’s decision to insert a few unnecessary cliché tropes near the end. It felt out of place and took away from the grounded and heartfelt tone the drama had established. Without those, this series could have been nearly perfect.
Still, this drama left a lasting impression on me. It’s a story that stays with you long after the final episode—a reminder of love, regret, and second chances. One of the few time-travel dramas that truly touched my heart.
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