At its heart, it's a story about how the past shapes our present, how love can transcend time, and how people can be bound by the unresolved events of their past lives.
This drama completely took me by surprise-I enjoyed it so much more than I expected, especially in the latter half. It starts off slow, but once the pieces start falling into place, it becomes an intense mix of mystery, reincarnation, and psychological drama.
Jang Ki-yong absolutely owns his role. His character goes through one of the most complex and layered transformations I've seen in a drama for a long time; evolving from a cold, calculated sociopath into someone far more complicated. The way he shifts between being two completely different roles is so well done.
Lee Soo-hyuk, meanwhile, is a perfect contrast. He embodies the brooding, emotionally burdened character well, though he can feel a bit stiff at times. While his performance is subtle and effective, I sometimes wished for a little more warmth to balance out his cold intensity.
The female lead, Jung Sa-bin, unfortunately, falls into the "helpless and naive" trope a bit too much. While her role is crucial to the story, her innocence feels exaggerated compared to the much more nuanced performances around her.
The pacing is on the slower side, but that works in the drama's favor, allowing for deep character development and emotional build-up. If you love dark, psychological K-dramas with intense character arcs-especially Jang Ki-yong's masterful transformation-this one is absolutely worth the watch.
