K-drama Way Back Love review: Kim Min-ha, Gong Myung shine in fantasy high school drama
This article contains spoilers.
4/5 stars
Lead cast: Kim Min-ha, Gong Myung
'Saving yourself is saving me.'
These are the words spoken by Kim Ram-woo, a Grim Reaper played by Gong Myung ( Extreme Job ), near the end of the magnetic Way Back Love, a vivid and emotional mix of mirthful high school romance and tragic fantasy drama.
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K-drama Way Back Love review: Kim Min-ha, Gong Myung shine in fantasy high school drama
This article contains spoilers. 4/5 stars Lead cast: Kim Min-ha, Gong Myung 'Saving yourself is saving me.' These are the words spoken by Kim Ram-woo, a Grim Reaper played by Gong Myung ( Extreme Job ), near the end of the magnetic Way Back Love, a vivid and emotional mix of mirthful high school romance and tragic fantasy drama.
