63 minSeason 1 • Episode 16
LatestNot much time remains for the younger Ha-ni to figure out a way back to her time. In her dreams, her father appears with a hint.
Miserable and unsuccessful, a woman thinks she's lost all her spark — until one day, her spunky younger self appears in front of her demanding change.
Acting
Choi Kang-hee and Lee Re playing the same soul at different ages — uncanny.
Writing
Time-travel logic that actually serves character growth, not plot holes.
Costume
Ha-ni's corporate drab vs. mini-Ha-ni's chaotic energy — visual storytelling done right.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Lee Re was 16 playing 17-year-old Ha-ni while Choi Kang-hee was 44 — the 28-year gap made their mirror scenes technically challenging to light.
The 'hell joseon' workplace satire resonated deeply with Korean millennials facing impossible economic mobility; Ha-ni's contract worker status was depressingly relatable.
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