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Personally, I think this is a very enjoyable series. Although there are moments that feel frustrating—especially the characters’ words and actions that unnecessarily complicate things, as well as the lack of weight behind their decision to keep distance (particularly regarding color blindness) I don’t see it as something serious enough to justify hurting each other emotionally to that extent. Still, overall, the story is engaging, especially thanks to the strong performances of the two lead actors.
As for the time-travel aspect that many people question, in my opinion, Hye Seong travels back in time through his sketchbook, which he finds in the art room, in order to fix the past and save U Jin’s life. At first, he lets things unfold as they did before and decides not to fall in love with U Jin again, believing he cannot change the future. However, as events begin to repeat with slight variations—such as changes in location and circumstances—he starts to suspect that the future might actually be alterable. Even so, he still chooses to distance himself from U Jin, thinking that U Jin’s accident happens in front of the school.
But when he returns to the present and learns the truth from his sister—that U Jin’s accident actually occurred on the way to the art institute to meet him—Hye Seong makes up his mind to save U Jin at all costs and travels back in time once more.
In the scene where Hye Seong pushes U Jin out of the way of an oncoming car before disappearing in front of him, I personally think the scene showing U Jin being hit by a car and lying in a pool of blood might actually be Hye Seong’s dream before he wakes up. However, the series never clearly confirms this. When Hye Seong asks his friend about U Jin, the answer is not revealed before the scene cuts to the cemetery—where U Jin’s urn is no longer there.
Then, on the day of Hye Seong’s exhibition, there are key details that make me believe it’s not just an illusion:
The basketball-shaped stone that was once placed in front of U Jin’s urn appears again in the painting they created together. I believe U Jin kept it all along, waiting for the day they would meet again.
In a flashback, when U Jin receives the letter and says, “We will meet again,” it strongly suggests that he is still alive, waiting for the right moment to reunite with Hye Seong.
I interpret the time-travel mechanism in this story as one where the protagonist remains alive in the present, and any changes he makes in the past directly affect the future (or present).
For example, at first, Hye Seong is invited to become a teacher at a high school. But after returning from the altered past, he is no longer offered that position—instead, he holds an art exhibition. I see this as a sign of change and a new beginning, ultimately leading him back to U Jin. I also think Hye Seong’s sister is aware of these changes, as she hints that he will meet someone important and that it will mark a new beginning for him.
For me, this series is very compelling. Each episode keeps you wondering whether this journey through time will succeed in saving U Jin. That said, there are still several weaknesses—such as inconsistencies in the plot, lack of clarity, and unresolved questions—that may leave some viewers confused about whether everything was real or just in Hye Seong’s mind.
However, after carefully analyzing multiple scenes, I personally conclude that Hye Seong was able to save U Jin’s life. During the ten years they were apart, U Jin lived his life well, just as Hye Seong had wished. Eventually, they reunite at the right time.
(That said, I’m a little annoyed with the director for not letting them hug when they finally meet! But I understand—it had been ten years, and one of them believed the other had died. When they finally see each other again, they’re overwhelmed with emotions and can only look at each other with longing.)
I really like this series. But if some viewers don’t enjoy it because they find it confusing, that’s completely understandable too.
Personally, I think this is a very enjoyable series. Although there are moments that feel frustrating—especially the characters’ words and actions that unnecessarily complicate things, as well as the lack of weight behind their decision to keep distance (particularly regarding color blindness) I don’t see it as something serious enough to justify hurting each other emotionally to that extent. Still, overall, the story is engaging, especially thanks to the strong performances of the two lead actors.
As for the time-travel aspect that many people question, in my opinion, Hye Seong travels back in time through his sketchbook, which he finds in the art room, in order to fix the past and save U Jin’s life. At first, he lets things unfold as they did before and decides not to fall in love with U Jin again, believing he cannot change the future. However, as events begin to repeat with slight variations—such as changes in location and circumstances—he starts to suspect that the future might actually be alterable. Even so, he still chooses to distance himself from U Jin, thinking that U Jin’s accident happens in front of the school.
But when he returns to the present and learns the truth from his sister—that U Jin’s accident actually occurred on the way to the art institute to meet him—Hye Seong makes up his mind to save U Jin at all costs and travels back in time once more.
In the scene where Hye Seong pushes U Jin out of the way of an oncoming car before disappearing in front of him, I personally think the scene showing U Jin being hit by a car and lying in a pool of blood might actually be Hye Seong’s dream before he wakes up. However, the series never clearly confirms this. When Hye Seong asks his friend about U Jin, the answer is not revealed before the scene cuts to the cemetery—where U Jin’s urn is no longer there.
Then, on the day of Hye Seong’s exhibition, there are key details that make me believe it’s not just an illusion:
The basketball-shaped stone that was once placed in front of U Jin’s urn appears again in the painting they created together. I believe U Jin kept it all along, waiting for the day they would meet again.
In a flashback, when U Jin receives the letter and says, “We will meet again,” it strongly suggests that he is still alive, waiting for the right moment to reunite with Hye Seong.
I interpret the time-travel mechanism in this story as one where the protagonist remains alive in the present, and any changes he makes in the past directly affect the future (or present).
For example, at first, Hye Seong is invited to become a teacher at a high school. But after returning from the altered past, he is no longer offered that position—instead, he holds an art exhibition. I see this as a sign of change and a new beginning, ultimately leading him back to U Jin. I also think Hye Seong’s sister is aware of these changes, as she hints that he will meet someone important and that it will mark a new beginning for him.
For me, this series is very compelling. Each episode keeps you wondering whether this journey through time will succeed in saving U Jin. That said, there are still several weaknesses—such as inconsistencies in the plot, lack of clarity, and unresolved questions—that may leave some viewers confused about whether everything was real or just in Hye Seong’s mind.
However, after carefully analyzing multiple scenes, I personally conclude that Hye Seong was able to save U Jin’s life. During the ten years they were apart, U Jin lived his life well, just as Hye Seong had wished. Eventually, they reunite at the right time.
(That said, I’m a little annoyed with the director for not letting them hug when they finally meet! But I understand—it had been ten years, and one of them believed the other had died. When they finally see each other again, they’re overwhelmed with emotions and can only look at each other with longing.)
I really like this series. But if some viewers don’t enjoy it because they find it confusing, that’s completely understandable too.
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