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, with

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and Kang Han-na. It is about people's love, hope, and dreams despite their painful past. It aired as

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's first series on Mondays and Tuesdays at 23:00 ( KST) time slot from December 11, 2017 to January 30, 2018.

Synopsis

The story of two individuals who lost their loved ones in a tragic accident and try to carry on with their lives as if they are not in pain. Throughout that time, they slowly fall in love.

Cast

Main

* Lee Jun-ho as Lee Kang-doo, a former athlete who dreamt of becoming a professional soccer player but suddenly lost his father in an accident and had to undergo three years of rehabilitation for his injured legs. **

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as young Lee Kang-doo *

as Ha Moon-soo, a young woman who lost her younger sister in an accident but lives life fiercely and stays strong while taking care of her mother. ** Park Si-eun as young Ha Moon-soo *

as Seo Joo-won, an architect at a construction firm. * Kang Han-na as Jung Yoo-jin, team leader of external relations at the construction firm where Joo-won works.

Supporting

People around Kang-doo

* Kim Hye-jun as Lee Jae-young, Kang-doo's younger sister who is a doctor at a local hospital. *

Yoon Se-ah Yoon Se-ah (born January 2, 1978) is a South Korean actress best known for her roles in '' The City Hall'', ''Wife Returns'', ''A Gentleman's Dignity'', ''Stranger'', '' Sky Castle'', and '' Snowdrop''. Yoon was paired with Korean-French-Canadian ...

as Ma-ri, Kang-doo's friend who runs a nightclub. *

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as Sang-man, Kang-doo's neighbor. *

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as Jeong Sook-hee, a medicine seller.

People around Moon-soo

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as Yoon-ok, Moon-soo's mother. *

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as Ha Dong-chul, Moon-soo's father. * Han Seo-jin as Ha Yeon-soo, Moon-soo's younger sister who died in an accident. *

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as Kim Wan-jin, Moon-soo's friend who is a webtoon writer. * Kim Min-kyu as Jin-young, Wan-jin's assistant. * Choi Hyo-eun as Hwa-sai

People around Joo-won

Nam Gi-ae Nam Gi-ae (Korean:남기애; born on 13 September 1961) is a South Korean actress in Chung-Ang University, Department of Theater and Film. She made her acting debut in 1998, since then, she has appeared in number of plays, films and television ...

as Joo-won's mother. *

Tae In-ho Tae In-ho (born Park Sang-yeon; May 2, 1980) is a South Korean actor. He starred in television series such as '' Misaeng: Incomplete Life'' (2014) and '' Descendants of the Sun'' (2016). Filmography Films Television series Web series ...

as Jung Yoo-taek, Yoo-jin's older brother. *

Park Gyu-young Park Gyu-young (; born July 27, 1993) is a South Korean actress. She is best known for her roles in the television series ''It's Okay to Not Be Okay'' (2020), '' Sweet Home'' (2020), and '' Dali and Cocky Prince'' (2021). Early life and educat ...

as So-mi, Moon-soo's workmate.

Special appearances

* Kim Jin-woo as Lee In-yong * Hong Kyung as Choi Sung-jae * Shin Hyun-bin as an architect

Production

* The series marks Lee Jun-ho's first lead role in a TV series, as well as rookie actress Won Jin-ah's first-ever major role. She was selected for the role out of 120 candidates. * The first script reading of the cast was held on August 22, 2017.

Original soundtrack

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Part 5

Part 6

Part 7

Ratings

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* * * {{Works by Celltrion Entertainment Korean-language television shows JTBC television dramas 2017 South Korean television series debuts 2018 South Korean television series endings South Korean romance television series South Korean melodrama television series Television series by Celltrion Entertainment