Woo-Seok (Kim Da-Hyun), a man in his forties and the primary provider for his family, has strained relationships, particularly with his wife Ji-Min. Despite working as a stuntman, his true aspiration was to pursue acting, but an incident resulting in a facial scar shattered his dreams. Longing for his carefree high school days before the scar, Woo-Seok encounters a monk (Park Chul-Min) and purchases five talismans from him. During a stunt scene involving a car cliff fall, an accident occurs, and the next moment, Woo-Seok (Joe Byeong-Gyu) awakens as a high school student in 1997.
Determined to alter his fate, Woo-Seok embarks on a journey to rewrite his life. He strives to excel academically and avoid his future wife Ji-Min (Han Eun-Su), much to the dismay of his friends Bong-Kyun (Koo Jun-Hoe) and Ji-Sung (Choi Hui-Seung), who oppose his newfound transformation.
CHARACTERS
- Joe Byeong-Gyu portrays Jeon Woo-Seok in the year 1997.
- Han Eun-Su depicts Im Ji-Min in the year 1997.
- Koo Jun-Hoe plays No Bong-Kyun in the year 1997.
- Choi Hui-Seung portrays Park Ji-Sung in the year 1997.
- Lee Mi-Do appears as Jeon Woo-Seok’s mother in the year 1997.
- Kim Kyeol takes on the role of Jeon Woo-Seok’s father in the year 1997.
- Kim Hyung-Suk is cast as Lee Suk-Min in the year 1997.
- Kim Nu-Ri portrays Hee-Won in the year 1997.
- Seo Hye-Won plays Dong-Sook in the year 1997.
- Kim Da-Hyun portrays Jeon Woo-Seok in the present day.
- Kim Hye-Na depicts Im Ji-Min in the present day.
- Jo Sang-Ki plays Park Ji-Sung in the present day.
- Moon Won-Ju portrays No Bong-Kyun in the present day.
- Hwang Youn-Hee is cast as Dong-Sook in the present day.
- Park Chul-Min makes a cameo appearance as a monk.
- Kim Gang-Hyun makes a cameo appearance as Pibada.
STORYLINE
In the 1997 storyline, Joe Byeong-Gyu brings to life the character of Jeon Woo-Seok, whose dissatisfaction with his current circumstances fuels a yearning for bygone days. Balancing the responsibilities of providing for his family with unfulfilled aspirations of an acting career, Woo-Seok’s encounter with a monk sets in motion a quest to rewrite his history through the purchase of mystical talismans. However, a twist of fate during a stunt performance thrusts him back to his high school years, offering him a chance to right past wrongs and forge a new path. Amidst his endeavor to recapture former glory, Woo-Seok grapples with the intricacies of love, friendship, and the ramifications of altering the fabric of destiny .
Transitioning to the present day, Kim Da-Hyun portrays an older iteration of Woo-Seok, confronting the aftermath of his temporal journey. Faced with the unforeseen consequences of tampering with the trajectory of his life, he confronts the weight of his decisions and their implications on his current reality. Struggling to come to terms with his past while seeking purpose in the present, Woo-Seok’s narrative becomes a poignant exploration of remorse, renewal, and the ceaseless quest for contentment.
Throughout his odyssey spanning decades, Woo-Seok’s voyage serves as a profound reflection on the human experience, delving into themes of nostalgia, second chances, and the pursuit of fulfillment. As he grapples with the complexities of time and identity, Woo-Seok’s journey resonates as a testament to the enduring resilience of the human spirit amidst life’s ever-changing tapestry.
