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A Charming, Bite-Sized Romance: Why Time Travels Backward Is One of the Best Minidramas Out There
If you're bored, short on time, and looking for something cute, light-hearted, and quick to watch, this mini drama is exactly what you need. Time Travels Backward (2025) is genuinely one of the best minidramas I’ve seen so far.
(Light spoilers ahead.)
Our FML is an absolute delight — fun, adorable, endlessly gluttonous, and unapologetically herself. Some of her mannerisms even reminded me of Ariel from The Little Mermaid. Despite coming from the countryside and being clueless about certain social norms, she never lets anyone walk over her. She stands up for herself, refuses to be bullied, and has a refreshing backbone rarely seen in those typical timid, “please-rescue-me” female leads. Characters like her are exactly what I love.
The ML is also a standout. He’s extremely handsome — tall, sharp-eyed, and effortlessly charismatic. Honestly, I hope he lands a main role in a full-length drama soon because his acting here was surprisingly solid. Even though the engagement between them happens suddenly and he initially disagrees with it, he never mistreats the FML. On the contrary: he falls for her fast. He tries (and fails) to hide it, but it’s very clear that he favors her from early on.
One of the most pleasant surprises is how the drama handles the ML’s “childhood savior” subplot. At first, he’s borderline obsessed with finding the girl who rescued him when he was lost in the woods as a child with a broken leg. When the FL enters his life, he’s determined to ignore her and continue his search. But as the story progresses, he naturally develops feelings for her — and even when someone shows up claiming to be that childhood girl (and successfully convinces him), he still chooses to protect and prioritize the FL.
(Yes, he really does fall first… and falls hard. :D)
Overall, Time Travels Backward is short, sweet, and surprisingly charming. If you want something quick but satisfying, with great chemistry, a lovable heroine, and a swoony male lead, this one is definitely worth your time.
(Light spoilers ahead.)
Our FML is an absolute delight — fun, adorable, endlessly gluttonous, and unapologetically herself. Some of her mannerisms even reminded me of Ariel from The Little Mermaid. Despite coming from the countryside and being clueless about certain social norms, she never lets anyone walk over her. She stands up for herself, refuses to be bullied, and has a refreshing backbone rarely seen in those typical timid, “please-rescue-me” female leads. Characters like her are exactly what I love.
The ML is also a standout. He’s extremely handsome — tall, sharp-eyed, and effortlessly charismatic. Honestly, I hope he lands a main role in a full-length drama soon because his acting here was surprisingly solid. Even though the engagement between them happens suddenly and he initially disagrees with it, he never mistreats the FML. On the contrary: he falls for her fast. He tries (and fails) to hide it, but it’s very clear that he favors her from early on.
One of the most pleasant surprises is how the drama handles the ML’s “childhood savior” subplot. At first, he’s borderline obsessed with finding the girl who rescued him when he was lost in the woods as a child with a broken leg. When the FL enters his life, he’s determined to ignore her and continue his search. But as the story progresses, he naturally develops feelings for her — and even when someone shows up claiming to be that childhood girl (and successfully convinces him), he still chooses to protect and prioritize the FL.
(Yes, he really does fall first… and falls hard. :D)
Overall, Time Travels Backward is short, sweet, and surprisingly charming. If you want something quick but satisfying, with great chemistry, a lovable heroine, and a swoony male lead, this one is definitely worth your time.
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