Again My Life
Again My Life
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Again My Life

8.0
Yr 2022
Rt 65m
Status Ended
Drama Crime Mystery
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Overview

Kim Hee Woo came from an inauspicious start as a low-grade high schooler to work his way up through university and finally pass the bar examination. His relentless hard work has finally paid dividends, and he has become a public prosecutor. During the course of his investigations, he must conduct a probe into a politician suspected of corruption. But his investigation is abruptly ended when a mysterious man kills him. However, he later comes to, finding that he is actually alive. Restored to the mortal realm, he finds that he must return to university and complete his academic journey again – while he tries to discover the truth about what happened to him.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 80 /100

Again My Life received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its compelling mix of legal intrigue, fantasy revenge, and political maneuvering. The show's lead character, prosecutor Kim Hui-woo, was highlighted as confident and charming, helping propel a brisk narrative filled with tactical outsmarting, martial arts action, and satisfying payback.

However, critical consensus was somewhat tempered by the show's conclusion. Multiple reviewers expressed disappointment with the final two episodes, noting that the pacing suddenly accelerated, key character emotional payoffs were skipped, and the finale felt more focused on setting up a potential second season than providing a fully satisfying resolution to an otherwise strong series.

“It’s one of the best legal and revenge dramas I’ve seen in a long time.”

“the finale was a disappointment to a series that deserved better”

“While Again My Life maintains a solid pace throughout most of its run, the last two episodes feel noticeably rushed.”

“Kim Hui U is confident and charming.”

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Where to Watch

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Why fans love it

This 2022 drama leans into the familiar appeal of a second chance, though one earned through a violent end rather than a stroke of luck. Following a prosecutor who is murdered while investigating a corruption case, the narrative shifts from standard legal mystery into a structural challenge. The protagonist finds himself back in university, forced to navigate the same academic path while processing the knowledge of his own death.

Lee Joon-gi drives the rhythm of this cycle, balancing the exhaustion of a seasoned professional with the constraints of his younger self. Based on a novel, the series frames the character’s pursuit of justice as a race against time and his own history. It plays with the tension of hindsight, as the protagonist must rebuild his life while hunting for the person who cut it short the first time.

Production Board

Crew

Director
Kim Yong-min Han Cheol-soo
Creator
Han Cheol-soo Kim Yong-min
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Keywords

based on novel or book
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Details

First Aired
April 08, 2022
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
65 minutes
Origin
KR
TMDB Votes
42