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Drama: Way Back Love (English title) / A Week Before I Die (literal title)
Revised romanization: Naega Jookki Iljooil Jeon
Hangul: 내가 죽기 일주일 전
Director: Kim Hye-Young, Choi Ha-Na
Writer: Seo Eun-Chae (novel)
Network: TVING
Episodes: 6
Release Date: April 3 - 17, 2025
Runtime: Thursdays
Genre: Fantasy-Romance
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

Jung Hee-Wan (Kim Min-Ha) is 24-year-old woman who doesn't have the will to live. She lives her life as a recluse. One day, her childhood friend and first love Kim Ram-Woo (Gong Myung) appears in front of her. He died 6 years ago and is now a grim reaper. When Kim Ram-Woo was alive, they were best friends and also had feelings for each other. Due to their own reasons, they did not tell the other person how they felt. An accident then caused Kim Ram-Woo's death. Now, Kim Ram-Woo tells Jung Hee-Wan that she has only 1 week before she dies. He continues to tell her that if she wants to die peacefully, she needs to call his name 3 times. Jung Hee-Wan, who lives a lonely life, doesn't want to separate from him again and does not call his name. Kim Ram-Woo gets her to make a bucket list of things to do before she dies and they carry out her list together.

Notes

Based on novel "Naega Jookki Iljooil Jeon" by Seo Eun-Chae (published March 2, 2018 by Golden Bough).

Cast



Gong Myung	Kim Min-Ha
Kim Ram-Woo	Jung Hee-Wan

Eunsung High School



Jung Gun-Joo	Oh Woo-Ri
Lee Hong-Suk	Yoon Tae-Kyung



Jung Lael	Jeong Saet-Byeol	Kwon Yoo-Na	Ahn Hyun-Bin	Jeong Il-Hwa
Bang Ji-Soo	student	Kwon Yoo-Na	teacher (ep.1)	nurse (ep.2)

Jung Hee-Wan's Family



Ko Chang-Seok	Jeon Chae-Eun
Jung Il-Bum	Jung Hee-Joo

Kim Ram-Woo's Family

Seo Young-Hee

Kim Jung-Sook

Hong Min University



Shim Eun-Kyung	Woo Sung-Eun	Yang Jeong-Doo	Nam Hee-Yoo	Kim Ji-Su
Go Yeong-Hyun	university student	university student	university student	Hye-Ran



Jeon Jun-Ho	Kang Cho-Won
Seung-Ho (ep.3)	university student (ep.3)

Kim Ram-Woo's Group



Kim Ji-Soo	Krystal	Jo Joo-Kyung
Ryu Ho-Kyung (ep.5)	grim reaper (ep.5)	grim reaper (ep.5)

Others



Bae Jae-Young	Choi Jun-Woo	Joo Suk-In	Choi Ki-Sub	Hong Sung-Duk
Jeongil High student (ep.1)	Jeongil High student (ep.1)	Jeongil High student (ep.1)	delivery man (ep.2)	security guard (ep.3)

Additional Cast Members:

Jung Hye-Kyung - neighborhood woman (ep.1)
Hwang Jae-Hoon - tresspasser (ep.5)
Kim Un-Kyo - high school student

Trailers

Awards

2025 (4th) Blue Dragon Series Awards - July 18, 2025
- Best New Actress (Kim Min-Ha)

Comments

Elena Dec 15 2025 9:52 am The revelation of this year. I cried a lot and I didn't thought they will manage to end it in a drama but they proved me wrong

Just Nov 29 2025 7:47 am It's a good drama. The plot is good, the actings also were good. Too bad I can't focus on the drama because of the female lead. She's too... unflattering. Usually I don't really care about appearance, but because of her look, I can't enjoy the romantic feeling the leads have.

Kzar Thwe Sep 07 2025 8:30 am This is the best drama I’ve watched in 2025, but I don’t get why it’s not viral. I wasn’t able to get over it for three days after watching this.Each episode felt like it was ripping my heart out. It’s truly a drama worth taking the time to watch, and I definitely want to see more works like this in the future. Both Kim Min Ha and Gong Myung are amazing actors, and I really hope to see them in more dramas together. Gong Myung Oppa Saranghae !

Ryunami Jun 14 2025 3:35 am This kdrama actually has woken up a dark memory from highschool's time. It wasn't really our fault be me and another friend had a heated argument with another friend in class on the last day of the week and the two of us ended up didn't talk to him till the rest of day. On Sunday he went to a picnic near a waterfall with a group of boys and accident happened. We went to school on Monday and were devastatingly distraught by the news. After school me and a few of our classmates take the public bus traveled to another district hospital where he was admitted. He hurt his head and paralysed for a lifetime. He can never going back to school. We cried buckets knowing we can never hanging out with him anymore and I can never borrow the music tapes from him and talking or discussing anything interesting as teenagers anymore. He was a rare type of boys where you can discuss so many smart things and weird things as well. He dreamt of going to university to escape the hard life and the sleeping town we lived. The remaining year we're in highschool, we spent most of our time after school in the local hospital where he stayed for almost a year. He died while we were thousand miles away in college and universities. Now thinking back, it must be hard for him, who dreamt so high, leaving behind and watching us pursuing the dreams that was his too. There must be a big hole in his heart. After the accident, there were so many things left unsaid including "I'm sorry" to him. I wish we didn't argue that day and that we talk a lot for the remaining of the day. I wish he didn't join the trip with those boys which we knew were different than him and quite notorious sometimes and they brought alcohol during the picnic. We were told that his death wasn't natural. His family moved away after his death and I never know his grave. The rest of our friends moved on, get professional jobs, started families and moved away to the cities. Now that I remember him again, I think I'm the one who left with the big hole in my heart. After went out of the hospital, he told me he hope he will be reincarnated as a rooster in the next life. I return to stay in the sleeping town but commutting to work in the city a few years ago, and from time to time when I travel around the world, God knows how excited I am whenever I see a rooster, a sign that his memory never leave me

Mashuk May 30 2025 1:29 pm amazing storytelling, direction... not too big not too small... just the amount you need to hit someone's heart. Love you guys.

putri rues May 19 2025 8:55 am Hi. Thank you for making this Kdrama, for me, this kind of drama was give me a hope to stay alive even in the mistakes that i have done. the romance story between Kim Ram Woo & Jung Hee Wan it soothes my heart , their love is long lasting even after Ram Woo death, it still lingers in Hee Wan's memory & her heart. Even death can't separate their love away. This kdrama spoke so hard to me, to keep alive because life is worth living. Thank you. I still alive , i want to alive. "For us, to love myself it means loving you." -Ram Woo & Hee Wan

Tiara May 16 2025 1:03 pm Way Back Love may only have 6 episodes, but it left a lasting impact. The story is simple, yet deeply intimate — not just about romance, but about timing, growth, and the kind of love that lingers even after it’s gone. The slow pacing allows every silence, every glance, and every unspoken word to breathe, pulling you into the quiet heartbreak of the characters. The cast, especially Kim Min Ha and Gong Myung, delivered performances that felt raw and genuine. Gong Myung perfectly embodied the quiet, wounded type, while Kim Min Ha’s emotional depth was unforgettable. Her way of crying — restrained, quiet, yet piercing — draws you in and makes you feel her pain. The OST elevated everything even more, wrapping each moment in melodies that stay with you long after the credits roll. And then that scene — when she closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and a shooting star crossed behind her… then she whispered “annyeong” twice. That’s when she realized he was truly gone, and my heart shattered. I broke down completely. Way Back Love is not just a drama — it’s an emotional experience that lingers long after it ends.

Fairly Maria May 08 2025 4:47 am i will keep live to love my self and to love you....

what a beautiful drama ^^

Seonggong

sungjae oppa Apr 29 2025 9:16 pm this drama tho, i cant hold my tears .. im bawling my eyes out ..

Joy Apr 21 2025 4:11 pm Just wanna say thankyou to this drama. You guys made 30 yold man have a reason to still alive again.

Oca Apr 20 2025 12:26 pm Get a box of tissue, maybe 3 or 4 .. cause you going to need it for each episode.. .. totally worth every second of my Easter weekend... !!!!!!!

anime Apr 18 2025 7:00 pm is that krystal jung?rhe woman grim reaper?

letataves Apr 18 2025 5:25 am "To us, loving myself means loving you."

Star Apr 17 2025 12:04 pm I cried so hard throughout the drama … Huhuhu

Jillibean Apr 17 2025 11:32 am While I will probably always like this actor in Individualist Ms. Ji Young best this short drama Way Back Love is right behind it. Very bittersweet.

Stephinie Apr 14 2025 12:11 pm My best k- drama this April. I love the story line, sorrowful but worth watching 10/10???

Noonim Apr 13 2025 8:27 am Refreshing and love the friendship among all the cast members!!!! When watching this drama did not expect it to turn out this way and now I’m hooked!!!!! Thank you cast for capturing our hearts!

Mi mi mi Apr 13 2025 3:00 am More water works ??? I can't wait for the final episodes

Christina Apr 11 2025 3:44 pm It's definitely going to have All the emotions going... I like the premise and the actors are great so far.. just started episode 2....

heavenski Apr 11 2025 8:24 am This Pachinko girl does not disappoint. I'm really enjoying this drama. Thank God they kept it short, six episodes, I believe. It's clean and solid in its delivery. Grieving is a hard topic, and this drama handles it in a way that feels very personal and hopeless. It offers a fresh perspective while making people cry.

lamp Apr 11 2025 5:03 am I haven't watched this drama yet, but from the summary I can tell it's going to make me cry, I wonder if this would've been better as a movie though? the plot and number of episodes makes me wonder that.Will update after I finish it ?

Cristalena Apr 10 2025 3:45 pm I dunno what Ping is talking about. I feel the chemistry for sure. Its great so far and Im looking forward to how its wrapped up. I cried so much episode 3 and 4 ?

Ping Apr 10 2025 7:08 am The story looks promising. But sad to say there’s no ounce of chemistry. Maybe because Gong Myung is baby face compared to Kim Min-Ha.

Vgoo Apr 04 2025 12:24 pm 2nd episode and I'm bawling my eyes out!

Nan Apr 03 2025 3:10 am So beautiful. First episode was art. I'm so gonna cry with this and I can't wait to be pulled through it.

Shawol x Piece Nov 12 2023 12:26 pm Even though the plot sounds a bit sorrowful, I'm really excited to watch it. I'm rooting for their chemistry!

Casy Nov 09 2023 11:13 am So excited to see these two amazing people together. Gong Myung being Doyoung's brother and Min ha sang fallin' together with Dy.

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 * '''Revised romanization:''' Naega Jookki Iljooil Jeon
 * '''Hangul:''' 내가 죽기 일주일 전
-* '''Director:''' [[Choi Ha-Na (1992)|Choi Ha-Na]]
+* '''Director:''' [[Kim Hye-Young (director)|Kim Hye-Young]], [[Choi Ha-Na (1992)|Choi Ha-Na]]
 * '''Writer:''' Seo Eun-Chae (novel)
 * '''Network:''' [[TVING]]
 * '''Episodes:''' 6
-* '''Release Date:''' April 3, 2025 --
+* '''Release Date:''' April 3 - 17, 2025
 * '''Runtime:''' Thursdays
 * '''Genre:''' [[:Category:Fantasy-Romance Drama Series|Fantasy-Romance]]
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 |4picture=File:Way Back Love-Jeong Yu-Jin.jpeg
-|4name=Jeong Yu-Jin (2000){{!}}Jeong Yu-Jin
+|4name=Jeong Saet-Byeol (2000){{!}}Jeong Saet-Byeol
 |4charactername=student
 |5picture=File:Way Back Love-Kwon Yoo-Na.jpeg
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 ===Kim Ram-Woo's Family===
 {{CastPictures1
-|1picture=File:Way Back Love-Seo Young-Hee.jpg
+|1picture=File:Way Back Love-Seo Young Hee.jpg
 |1name=Seo Young-Hee
 |1charactername=Kim Jung-Sook
 }}
-===Jung Hee-Wan's University Group===
+===Hong Min University===
-{{CastPictures5
+{{CastPictures7-5
 |1picture=File:Way Back Love-Shim Eun-Kyung.jpeg
 |1name=Shim Eun-Kyung
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 |2name=Woo Sung-Eun (actress){{!}}Woo Sung-Eun
 |2charactername=university student
-|3picture=File:Way Back Love-Jeon Jun Ho.jpeg
+|3picture=File:Way Back Love-Yang Jeong-Doo.jpg
-|3name=Jeon Jun-Ho (1997){{!}}Jeon Jun-Ho
+|3name=Yang Jeong-Doo (1997){{!}}Yang Jeong-Doo
-|3charactername=Seung-Ho (ep.3)
+|3charactername=university student
-|4picture=File:Way Back Love-Kang Cho-Won.jpeg
+|4picture=File:Way Back Love-Nam Hee-Yoo.jpg
-|4name=Kang Cho-Won (1997){{!}}Kang Cho-Won
+|4name=Nam Hee-Yoo (1995){{!}}Nam Hee-Yoo
-|4charactername=university student (ep.3)
+|4charactername=university student
 |5picture=File:Way Back Love-Kim Ji-Su.jpg
 |5name=Kim Ji-Su (1995){{!}}Kim Ji-Su
-|5charactername=teaching assistant (ep.1)
+|5charactername=Hye-Ran
+|6picture=File:Way Back Love-Jeon Jun Ho.jpeg
+|6name=Jeon Jun-Ho (1997){{!}}Jeon Jun-Ho
+|6charactername=Seung-Ho (ep.3)
+|7picture=File:Way Back Love-Kang Cho-Won.jpeg
+|7name=Kang Cho-Won (1997){{!}}Kang Cho-Won
+|7charactername=university student (ep.3)
+}}
+===Kim Ram-Woo's Group===
+{{CastPictures3
+|1picture=File:Way Back Love-Kim Ji-Soo.jpg
+|1name=Kim Ji-Soo (1972){{!}}Kim Ji-Soo
+|1charactername=Ryu Ho-Kyung (ep.5)
+|2picture=File:Way Back Love-Krystal-1.jpg
+|2name=Krystal (Jung Soo-Jung){{!}}Krystal
+|2charactername=grim reaper (ep.5)
+|3picture=File:Way Back Love-Jo Joo-Kyung.jpg
+|3name=Jo Joo-Kyung (1971){{!}}Jo Joo-Kyung
+|3charactername=grim reaper (ep.5)
 }}
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 '''Additional Cast Members:'''
 * [[Jung Hye-Kyung (1972)|Jung Hye-Kyung]] - neighborhood woman (ep.1)
+* [[Hwang Jae-Hoon (1988)|Hwang Jae-Hoon]] - tresspasser (ep.5)
+* [[Kim Un-Kyo (1997)|Kim Un-Kyo]] - high school student
 ==Trailers==
 {{AsianWikiPlayer3|url=2025A/Way_Back_Love-e5-6.xml}}
+==Awards==
+* [[2025 (4th) Blue Dragon Series Awards]] - July 18, 2025
+** '''Best New Actress''' ([[Kim Min-Ha (1995)|Kim Min-Ha]])
 ==Comments==

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Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

Notes

Cast

Eunsung High School

Jung Hee-Wan's Family

Kim Ram-Woo's Family

Hong Min University

Kim Ram-Woo's Group

Others

Trailers

Awards

Comments

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