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Yun Hae Jun is the youngest anchor to ever work at his broadcasting station. He is calm and straightforward as a journalist and kind in his personal life. On the other hand, Baek Yun Yeong dreamed of becoming a writer but wound up working at a publishing company.
The two somehow travel back in time to the year 1987. There, Yun Hae Jun tries to find the truth behind a serial murder case, while Baek Yun Yeong attempts to prevent her parents from marrying. They soon realize that their objectives are connected.
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Season01
- S01E01
Goodbye 2021, Hello 1987May 1, 2023—Hae-jun discovers a time machine while Yoon-young struggles with her busy job until tragedy strikes. - S01E02
The Reason We Can't ReturnMay 2, 2023—Yoon-young thinks that it could be a good thing that she somehow ended up in 1987 and met Soon-ae. - S01E03
The Secret You HaveMay 8, 2023—Yoon-young joins Soon-ae's class as planned, but a sudden twist drastically disrupts everything. - S01E04
All This Is a Coincidence?May 9, 2023—Hae-jun's expectations are challenged as events unfold, until a student teacher enters the scene. - S01E05
A Certain ConfessionMay 15, 2023—Yoon-young's choice to withhold the specifics of her reasons for staying might have been an error. - S01E06
Lie After LieMay 16, 2023—Despite Hae-jun's confidence in his thorough preparations, it turns out they are insufficient. - S01E07
An Overlapped PathMay 22, 2023—Hae-jun and Yoon-young find relief, but their narrow focus may lead to unforeseen consequences. - S01E08
The Turning PointMay 23, 2023—The truth dawns on Hae-jun and Yoon-young that they are bound by certain inescapable factors. - S01E09
Me in Your Darkest NightMay 29, 2023—Despite grappling with the grief of her sister's death, Soon-ae's primary concern lies with Hee-sub. - S01E10
Far or CloseMay 30, 2023—With an awareness of how small details can alter everything, Hae-jun directs his attention to Hae-kyung. - S01E11
Women Who Read Are DangerousJune 5, 2023—Not all women who read are dangerous, but the ones around Soon-ae might be a little too dangerous. - S01E12
A Man Who Doesn't ExistJune 6, 2023—The complexity of the case deepens as Hae-jun and Yoon-young investigate, causing confusion to mount. - S01E13
Time Flies, Love RemainsJune 12, 2023—Hae-jun is caught in an unfortunate coincidence, with everything pointing to him as the murderer. - S01E14
Meeting You Will Bring Me JoyJune 13, 2023—Hae-jun realizes that investigating the case might have affected someone very close to him. - S01E15
The Reason You Can't LeaveJune 19, 2023—Looking into the eyes of the culprit who stands staring down at Hae-jun leaves him speechless. - S01E16
My Perfect StrangerJune 20, 2023—Farewells exchanged, Yoon-young and Hae-jun journey to meet them again on the other side of the timeline.
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