Way Back Love
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Entertainment |
| Founded | 2025 |
| Founder | Roh Deok |
| Headquarters | South Korea |
| Products | Television drama |
| Parent | CJ ENM, Studio Mondo |
Way Back Love () is a South Korean romantic fantasy series with coming-of-age themes, set to premiere in 2025. Created by Roh Deok and adapted from Seo Eun-chae's novel, the screenplay was crafted by Song Hyeon-ju and Jang In-jung, while direction was led by Choi Ha-na. The drama features performances by Gong Myung and Kim Min-ha. It aired on TVING from April 3 to 17, 2025, and can be streamed on Viki and Viu in selected areas.
Among six selected titles, this series was showcased in the On Screen category at the 29th Busan International Film Festival.
Synopsis
The narrative centers on Jeong Hee-wan, a 24-year-old introvert who has lost her will to live. Her childhood friend and first love, Kim Ram-woo—who appears as a grim reaper—warns her that she will pass away within a week.
Main
- Gong Myung portraying Kim Ram-woo
- Kim Min-ha as Jeong Hee-wan
Supporting
- Jung Gun-joo playing Lee Hong-seok
- Oh Woo-ri as Yoon Tae-kyung
- Ko Chang-seok in the role of Jeong Il-beom
- Seo Young-hee portraying Kim Jung-sook
- Jeon Chae-eun as Jeong Hee-joo
- Jeon Jun-ho as Seung-ho
Special appearances
- Shim Eun-kyung featured as Young-hyun
- Krystal Jung appearing as a senior grim reaper
Development
This drama is an adaptation of Seo Eun-chae’s novel. The creator and producer is director Roh Deok, recognized for works such as Very Ordinary Couple (2013), The Exclusive: Beat the Devil's Tattoo (2015), and Netflix’s Glitch (2022). Direction was handled by Choi Ha-na, known for More Than Family (2020). The scriptwriters are Song Hyeon-ju and Jang In-jung. Production was managed by CJ ENM’s film division in collaboration with Studio Mondo.
Casting
The lead roles were confirmed in November 2023, with Gong Myung and Kim Min-ha. By January 2024, TVING announced additional main cast members including Gong, Kim, Jung Gun-joo, Oh Woo-ri, Ko Chang-seok, and Seo Young-hee.
Original soundtrack
- Part 1
A rearranged piece from the drama A Girl Who Sees Smells by Loco & Yuju, released March 9, 2024
- Part 2
Released on April 6, 2025
Part 3 Released April 10, 2025
Release
In November 2024, TVING revealed its lineup of original content for 2025, featuring Way Back Love. The series debuted on April 3, 2025, with two episodes released weekly at midnight KST. It is also accessible via streaming platforms Viki and Viu in certain regions.
The show was included in the On Screen segment at the 29th Busan International Film Festival, held from October 2 to 11, 2024, where three episodes premiered globally.
Accolades
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Dragon Series Awards | 2025 | Best Drama | Way Back Love | Template:Nom | [1] |
| Best New Actress | Kim Min-ha | Template:Won |
External links
- Official site (Korean)
- IMDb page
- HanCinema profile
- ↑ Moon, Ji-yeon (2025-06-27). [공식] '폭싹 속았수다'·'SNL코리아' 최다노미..제4회 청룡시리즈어워즈 후보 경쟁 시작됐다 [4th Blue Dragon Series Awards Nominee Competition Begins]. The Chosun Ilbo (in 한국어). Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- 2025 South Korean TV series debuts
- 2025 South Korean TV series conclusions
- Korean-language television programs
- Korean-language Viu exclusive international distribution
- South Korean pre-produced dramas
- South Korean romantic fantasy dramas
- Television shows featuring personifications of death
- Series produced by CJ E&M
- TVING original series
- Korean-language Viu (streaming media) exclusive international distribution programming
- CS1 uses 한국어-language script (ko)