50 minSeason 1 • Episode 20
LatestWith Sun Woo's death in 1993, he sets off a chain of events that affects his new future self.
Park Sun-Woo works as an anchorman at a TV broadcasting station. He is in love with newsreporter Joo Min-Young, who is bright and honest. Park Sun-Woo then obtains 9 incense items, which allows him to go back 20 years in time. Park Sun-Woo travels to the past.
Acting
Lee Jin-uk ages 20 years through posture alone — masterclass.
Writing
Tight rules for time travel that it actually follows... mostly.
Direction
Seamless past/present transitions that never lose emotional thread.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The incense sticks reference Korean shamanistic tradition (gut), where burning specific quantities invokes spiritual intervention — here weaponized as sci-fi MacGuffin.
Park Hyung-sik's breakout role; he later became a top star in 'Strong Girl Bong-soon.' The production originally wanted 24 episodes but ratings pressure forced a rushed 20-episode conclusion.
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