The TVING original series ‘A Week Before I Die’ is unveiled.

On the 5th, the production team of ‘A Week Before I Die’ released a teaser video and teaser poster containing a page of memories between Ram Woo (played by Gong Myung) and Hee Wan (played by Kim Min Ha).

‘A Week Before I Die’ is a youth fantasy romance that unfolds when Hee Wan, who has turned his back on the world and wasted his youth, sees his first love Ram Woo appear in front of him as a grim reaper. It is based on the novel of the same name (author Seo Eun Chae) that is loved for its warm sentimentality. The story of a sparkling week is drawn as the exciting past and the present that has changed intersect. Director Noh Deok, who has worked on movies such as ‘Temperature of Love’, ‘Scoop: Liang Chen Murders’, and ‘Glitch’, serves as the creator. The movie ‘It‘s Okay, It’s Okay!’ and the drama ‘Melo is My Nature’ will be directed by Kim Hye-young. Gong Myung, Kim Min-ha, Jung Gun-joo, Oh Woo-ri, Ko Chang-seok, and Seo Young-hee will star.



‘A Week Before I Die’, which was invited to the ‘On Screen’ of the Busan International Film Festival last year and received enthusiastic responses, has confirmed its schedule for April 3, and the teaser poster and teaser video that were released that day are attracting attention.

First, the teaser poster that is imbued with the tickling excitement of first love catches the eye. The fresh smiles of Ram-woo and Hee-wan in their school uniforms make even the viewers fall into memories. The phrase ‘Our story that started as an April Fool‘s prank that seems like a lie’ and the memories of the two exchanging name tags pique curiosity.

The story of Ramwoo and Heewan shines even more in the teaser video that was released together. The one who turns his head when his friend calls Ramwoo is none other than Heewan. Unlike Ramwoo who is nervous, Heewan seems to be serious about this prank. During gym class, Heewan’s playful appearance of pushing Ramwoo and running to him saying, “I‘m Kim Ramwoo!” and throwing a ball adds to the laughter. Taekyung (played by Oh Woori) slyly asks Heewan, “You like Kim Ramwoo?”, and Heewan laughs absentmindedly at the unexpected question.


The quiet Ramwoo soon becomes attracted to the talkative Heewan. Hong-seok (played by Jung Gun-joo), Tae-kyung, and the four who become ’best friends‘. The happy time of youth flows with Ram-woo’s narration, “It was a good thing that I found something I like.” However, soon, the situation is reversed. Hee-wan‘s changed appearance, lying in a dark room without any motivation, hints at an unusual change. The one who comes to see Hee-wan is Ram-woo, who passed away four years ago. Ram-woo’s appearance, saying to the surprised Hee-wan, “I came here because I have something I really need to tell you,” raises the anticipation for the unpredictable story that will unfold.

Gong Myung plays Ram-woo, who reappears in front of his first love as a grim reaper. Kim Min-ha, who is loved for her fresh charm and stable acting, plays the role of ‘Hee-wan’, who changes the quiet and introverted Ram-woo. The two are expected to unfold a brilliant and beautiful story of youth as they cross the time between Ram-woo and Hee-wan. The chemistry between Gong Myung and Kim Min-ha, who delicately portray the emotions of the characters that change according to the gap in time and remind people of their first love, is drawing attention.

Episodes 1 and 2 of ‘A Week Before I Die’ will be released on Tving on April 3.

Hong Se-young, Donga.com Reporter projecthong@donga.com

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