Iām traveling, so Iām just going to answer one part of your question. The tree isnāt a pear tree, but Wintersweet…
Wow, thank you so much for taking the time to write out such a detailed and insightful explanation, especially when it's so late for you! I really appreciate it. The mirroring in the storytelling is incredibleāit's something I hadn't even considered before.
I was also thinking about the pendant as a hint that the ending wasn't just a dream. The fact that they showed it felt like a deliberate choice to signal that this moment was real and not just in her head.
It all makes a lot more sense to me now tooādefinitely a unique and refreshing ending! I totally get why some people might feel itās "sad" or not as satisfying because weāre so used to those classic, clear-cut happy endings where the leads reunite with a kiss, hug, or at least a face-to-face moment where theyāre smiling at each other. Thatās what weāve come to expect, so when a show does something different, it can be jarring.
Iām traveling, so Iām just going to answer one part of your question. The tree isnāt a pear tree, but Wintersweet…
Thanks for replying! It amazes me how much detail went even into those tree scenes depicting it's growth timeline which is super interestingāI hadnāt payed attention to that detail before. It really adds another layer of meaning to the ending. Looking forward to your longer response when you have time. Safe travels!
Hi Deni, you have a great opinion, the final scene left everyone kind of stunned and the reaction was so strong…
Thanks so much for the detailed explanation! It really helped me see the ending in a new light. Itās so intricate and poeticāI never realized how much thought was behind it. Your analysis really ties everything together. Appreciate it!
Could someone please explain the symbolism of the ending? I understand it's meant to be a happy conclusion, but it had a dreamlike quality, almost as if it were an open ending. I definitely don't think it is a sad one of course. While the special episode does confirm a happy resolution though, it feels somewhat disconnected from the original ending, as if something doesnāt quite align, maybe cause it's rushed. I'm also curiousāhas anyone figured out how many years are supposed to have passed by the end of the last scene?
I honestly have no idea why this one's rating is not at least an 8.5 because for me at least it was a very beautiful and realistic cdrama. Maybe because it's not solely focused on romance, but also on people, on life's ups and downs, the sacrifice of real life heroes like firefighters and doctors. If you love dramas that are a lot more than just romance, than this one's for you. Such a beautiful watch.
This K-drama set the bar impossibly high for all future dramas, at least for me. It has completely ruined me for any other drama. Everyone needs to watch itāthe final episode is hands down the best I've ever seen. Truly, the most incredible drama ending ever!
gotta admit, i was so curious about this one being the highest rated drama here and a bit skeptical at first since some tend to be overrated, but after watching it, I gotta say it deserves a perfect 10. It was really really beautiful, it's so rare to find one of these gems that really do teach you some hard lessons about life nowadays ā¤ļø
just started this but i am a bit confused: are we introduced to Ha Yi Chan before the time travel event? Like I don't get it, why show him before Eun Gyol time travels? lots of confusing scenes tbh (i m at ep 3)
EDIT: if you're somehow seeing this and if you find yourself confused like I did then pls keep watching š after finishing it, I can really say it deserves its rating and it should stay trending. it s one of the best drama out there
I was also thinking about the pendant as a hint that the ending wasn't just a dream. The fact that they showed it felt like a deliberate choice to signal that this moment was real and not just in her head.
It all makes a lot more sense to me now tooādefinitely a unique and refreshing ending! I totally get why some people might feel itās "sad" or not as satisfying because weāre so used to those classic, clear-cut happy endings where the leads reunite with a kiss, hug, or at least a face-to-face moment where theyāre smiling at each other. Thatās what weāve come to expect, so when a show does something different, it can be jarring.
But honestly, thatās what makes this ending so special. It didnāt just follow the usual tropes; it brought something new to the table, something that stands out and makes the show memorable. Itās funny, thoughāsome of the same people who wanted more out of the ending are often the ones asking for something different from the usual clichĆ©s. I guess innovation takes some getting used to, but I think itās what makes the showās ending so beautiful and unique. We all kind of needed that refreshment, right? š
While the special episode does confirm a happy resolution though, it feels somewhat disconnected from the original ending, as if something doesnāt quite align, maybe cause it's rushed. I'm also curiousāhas anyone figured out how many years are supposed to have passed by the end of the last scene?
EDIT: if you're somehow seeing this and if you find yourself confused like I did then pls keep watching š after finishing it, I can really say it deserves its rating and it should stay trending. it s one of the best drama out there