Losing the will to live, a woman reconnects with a man she cherished. But their reunion not only brings back memories but also the bad news that she will die in a week.
Will she find a way to change this tragic fate?”
abbyinhallyuland watches Way Back Love on Viu
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Way Back Love Opening Week Story
When Kim Ram-woo (Gong Myung) transfers to a new school, he crosses paths with Jung Hee-wan (Kim Min Ha). Thanks to an April Fool’s Day tradition, the two swap names—sparking an unexpected and special bond.
To Ram-woo’s surprise, Hee-wan begs to keep using his name, claiming her luck has turned around since the switch. As her feelings start to blossom, fate gives her a bonus: her first crush lives in the same apartment complex, giving her the perfect excuse to create chances to meet him.
“Have you been well? Did you not miss me until now? We promised to meet on Graduation Day, but couldn’t. It turns out that today is April Fool’s Day.”
Years later, in an impossible twist of fate, they reunite. Ram-woo, who had already passed away, returns to the human world—as a Grim Reaper—tasked with delivering heartbreaking news to Hee-wan: she only has one week left to live.
Instead of despair, Ram-woo makes a heartfelt plea for her to complete his bucket list. From stargazing to bird watching to soaring through the skies in a paraglider, each item holds a deeper meaning. Unbeknownst to Hee-wan, the list is actually a piece of their shared past, inspired by a moment when she once revealed her dreams to do these things with someone truly special.
Way Back Love Opening Week Musings
If you’re diving into Way Back Love, hang in there until episode two—that’s when the magic starts to unfold. The drama kicks off with seemingly scattered elements, and the flashbacks woven into the present-day scenes might throw you off at first. But this appears to be the show’s storytelling style, gradually revealing its emotional core.
Naturally, curiosity builds around how Ram-woo died and whether it ties back to that playful name swap with Hee-wan. While the show doesn’t spell it out, Ram-woo returning to help Hee-wan complete her “young love” bucket list from high school is a quietly touching move—hinting that he shared her feelings all along.
Way Back Love channels the nostalgic charm of ’90s romance films—light, sweet, and character-driven. Sure, it leans into some familiar tropes and predictability, but its heart is in the right place. It’s shaping up to be a tender tale about fate, missed chances, and the lingering pulse of first love.
With a short episode count, the series feels more like a long, cozy movie. The real questions now: Will Hee-wan truly meet her end in a week? And what’s the real story behind Ram-woo’s return?
Way Back Love is available to watch on Viu.
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