Couple on the Backtrack – Season 1
Director: Creator’s Full Name: Developed by KBS Drama Production; Writer: Kwon Hye-joo; Director: Ha Byung-hoon
Cast: Main Cast List (lead actors first): Son Ho-jun, Jang Na-ra; supporting cast includes Heo Jung-min, Han Bo-reum, Jang Ki-yong, Lee Yi-kyung, Go Bo-gyeol, Kim Byung-ok, Lee Byung-joon
Couple on the Backtrack (Season 1), also recognized as Go Back, is a tender and eccentric #RomanticComedyDrama that reimagines marriage through the lens of second chances. Created by KBS Drama Production, written by Kwon Hye-joo, and directed by Ha Byung-hoon, this 12-episode series unfurls over roughly 70-minute installments. WikipediaApple TV
The story follows Choi Ban-do (Son Ho-jun), a burnt-out pharmaceutical salesman, and Ma Jin-joo (Jang Na-ra), a homemaker despondent in her role. On the brink of divorce after 18 years of weary coexistence, they suddenly find themselves returned to their 20-year-old selves—dorm-dwelling university students—reliving pivotal days with the opportunity to rewrite their narrative. WikipediaJioTV
The chemistry between Ban-do and Jin-joo is poignant and charming—Son Ho-jun’s understatement balances Jang Na-ra’s emotive sincerity, crafting moments that resonate with regret, hope, and comedic misfires. Their shared journey through college reawakens forgotten affection and lays bare the fragility of everyday love. WikipediaNetflix
Visually, the series blends nostalgia and realism. University settings, small apartments, and campus life are rendered with warmth and quiet detail, enriching the narrative’s emotional undercurrents. The tone oscillates between light-hearted humor and tender reflection, anchored by subtle performances and a focus on evolving self-awareness. Netflix
At its heart, Couple on the Backtrack explores regret, rediscovery, and the choices that shape relationships—asking whether recapturing youth can rekindle love. With strong lead performances and a concept that balances wistfulness and whimsy, the series earned a devoted fan base and remains a beloved entry in the time-travel romance genre.
Couple on the Backtrack (Season 1), also recognized as Go Back, is a tender and eccentric #RomanticComedyDrama that reimagines marriage through the lens of second chances. Created by KBS Drama Production, written by Kwon Hye-joo, and directed by Ha Byung-hoon, this 12-episode series unfurls over roughly 70-minute installments. WikipediaApple TV
The story follows Choi Ban-do (Son Ho-jun), a burnt-out pharmaceutical salesman, and Ma Jin-joo (Jang Na-ra), a homemaker despondent in her role. On the brink of divorce after 18 years of weary coexistence, they suddenly find themselves returned to their 20-year-old selves—dorm-dwelling university students—reliving pivotal days with the opportunity to rewrite their narrative. WikipediaJioTV
The chemistry between Ban-do and Jin-joo is poignant and charming—Son Ho-jun’s understatement balances Jang Na-ra’s emotive sincerity, crafting moments that resonate with regret, hope, and comedic misfires. Their shared journey through college reawakens forgotten affection and lays bare the fragility of everyday love. WikipediaNetflix
Visually, the series blends nostalgia and realism. University settings, small apartments, and campus life are rendered with warmth and quiet detail, enriching the narrative’s emotional undercurrents. The tone oscillates between light-hearted humor and tender reflection, anchored by subtle performances and a focus on evolving self-awareness. Netflix
At its heart, Couple on the Backtrack explores regret, rediscovery, and the choices that shape relationships—asking whether recapturing youth can rekindle love. With strong lead performances and a concept that balances wistfulness and whimsy, the series earned a devoted fan base and remains a beloved entry in the time-travel romance genre.
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