Episode 2 of Way Back Love continues to tug at heartstrings, blending poignant flashbacks with supernatural tension. As Jung Hee-wan struggles to come to terms with her own mortality, the reappearance of her first love forces her to confront what she’s been running from for years.
Episode Details
Drama Title: Way Back Love (내가 죽기 일주일 전)
Episode: 2
Aired: April 3, 2025
Main Cast:
- Kim Min-ha as Jung Hee-wan
- Gong Myung as Kim Ram-woo
The Present: Denial and Fire Extinguishers
The episode opens with Hee-wan in complete disbelief over Ram-woo’s claim that she has only one week left to live. Her coping mechanism? Chaos. She tries everything to convince herself he’s just a figment of her imagination—from spraying him with a fire extinguisher, to chanting Buddhist hymns, to flat-out ignoring him. But Ram-woo, calm and persistent, doesn’t budge.
His presence is more than a warning—it’s a quiet plea. He’s here to remind her that her time matters, and he wants her to make the most of it.
Flashbacks: Pranks, First Crushes, and Fake Tattoos
Back in 2017, the drama dives deeper into Hee-wan and Ram-woo’s school days. Their ongoing name-swap prank keeps the mood light, but things get complicated when Bang Ji-soo, a junior, asks Hee-wan to write a love letter to Ram-woo on her behalf.
Hee-wan, harboring her own hidden feelings, reluctantly agrees but dulls the letter on purpose. When Ji-soo doesn’t give up, Hee-wan runs from the situation—emotionally and literally—while her friend Tae-kyung teases her for her obvious crush.
The episode also shows Hee-wan’s courage. When confronted by bullies over an earlier chocolate milk incident, she stands her ground. In a hilarious twist, she and Ram-woo draw fake tattoos and claim to be orphans to gain sympathy and avoid trouble—an oddly sweet bonding moment that shows how well they complement each other, even in absurd situations.
A List Meant for Love
Back in 2025, Ram-woo reveals a list Hee-wan once wrote in high school: a set of things she dreamed of doing with her future partner. It’s a glimpse into a life that could have been—a life they never got to live.
Hee-wan is guarded at first, but the list stirs something. Ram-woo isn’t here to mourn the past—he’s trying to give her the future she once imagined, even if it’s only for a short time. The weight of their unspoken feelings lingers, especially as both clearly regret never confessing their love when they had the chance.
Final Thoughts: Bittersweet and Beautiful
Episode 2 balances laugh-out-loud moments with gut-punch emotion. The chemistry between Kim Min-ha and Gong Myung continues to shine, making every glance and line of dialogue feel charged with meaning. As Hee-wan begins to thaw, the drama sets the stage for a moving journey about lost time, rediscovered purpose, and maybe—just maybe—a second chance at love.
