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Crying while writing this...
“If you had the chance to save the person you loved most… would you do it, even if it meant losing them forever?”
Once Again is a devastatingly beautiful tale of time, trauma, love, and sacrifice. It begins with a simple premise—a 25-year-old college student, Shin Jae Woo (Moon Ji Yong), returns to an old study dorm 15 years after a traumatic event, only to be transported back to 2007. There, he meets his younger self’s best friend and secret savior, Kang Ji Hoon (Lee Hyun Jun), and is given the rarest of gifts: time. A second chance. A chance to prevent the tragedy that marked his life forever.
But Once Again is not your typical time-travel romance. It’s not about rewriting history—it’s about confronting pain, understanding loss, and accepting love in its purest and most bittersweet form.
The performances?
Moon Ji Yong was hauntingly restrained, portraying Jae Woo’s quiet desperation and fragile hope with so much depth it ached. Lee Hyun Jun, on the other hand, shone with a radiant warmth that made Ji Hoon the kind of character you’d mourn forever. Their chemistry was subtle, soulful, and gut-wrenchingly real.
The story?
Cleverly written and emotionally raw. It doesn’t shy away from the darkness of trauma, nor the cruelty of fate. And yet, it still gives us moments of light—of shared glances, quiet comforts, and the type of love that lingers long after the credits roll.
The production?
Visually stunning with soft, melancholic color grading that mirrors the emotional atmosphere. The writing was tight, each episode layered with symbols, and that OST?? It rips your heart out gently like a 2000s heartbreak anthem you didn’t know you needed.
“Let’s meet again. 15 years later… another 15 years later.”
—Ji Hoon (and us, crying)
Overall rating: 9.0/10
This is not just a love story. It’s a story about healing, letting go, and finding peace—even if it’s only through tears. Highly recommended if you want something soul-crushing and unforgettable.
Once Again is a devastatingly beautiful tale of time, trauma, love, and sacrifice. It begins with a simple premise—a 25-year-old college student, Shin Jae Woo (Moon Ji Yong), returns to an old study dorm 15 years after a traumatic event, only to be transported back to 2007. There, he meets his younger self’s best friend and secret savior, Kang Ji Hoon (Lee Hyun Jun), and is given the rarest of gifts: time. A second chance. A chance to prevent the tragedy that marked his life forever.
But Once Again is not your typical time-travel romance. It’s not about rewriting history—it’s about confronting pain, understanding loss, and accepting love in its purest and most bittersweet form.
The performances?
Moon Ji Yong was hauntingly restrained, portraying Jae Woo’s quiet desperation and fragile hope with so much depth it ached. Lee Hyun Jun, on the other hand, shone with a radiant warmth that made Ji Hoon the kind of character you’d mourn forever. Their chemistry was subtle, soulful, and gut-wrenchingly real.
The story?
Cleverly written and emotionally raw. It doesn’t shy away from the darkness of trauma, nor the cruelty of fate. And yet, it still gives us moments of light—of shared glances, quiet comforts, and the type of love that lingers long after the credits roll.
The production?
Visually stunning with soft, melancholic color grading that mirrors the emotional atmosphere. The writing was tight, each episode layered with symbols, and that OST?? It rips your heart out gently like a 2000s heartbreak anthem you didn’t know you needed.
“Let’s meet again. 15 years later… another 15 years later.”
—Ji Hoon (and us, crying)
Overall rating: 9.0/10
This is not just a love story. It’s a story about healing, letting go, and finding peace—even if it’s only through tears. Highly recommended if you want something soul-crushing and unforgettable.
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