Just Between Lovers / Rain or Shine — A Love Story Built From Ruins

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🎬 Subtitles and Bad Decisions Presents:

🫰 Because I have feelings, subtitles, and no self-control.


Just Between Lovers 그냥 사랑하는 사이  (Alternate Title: Rain or Shine)

📅 South Korea • 2017–2018
Format: Standard Series
Episodes: 16
Duration: ~1 hr. 13 min. each

📺 Available on:
Apple TV – Subscription
Netflix – Subscription (sub)
Viki – Free (sub)
Prime Video – Subscription (sub)
Kocowa – Subscription (sub)


✨ Synopsis
A tragic accident kills 48 people, leaving the survivors and those connected to the event forever changed. Lee Gang Du, once a hopeful soccer player, now struggles with physical and emotional pain while caring for his sister and paying off a debt. Ha Mun Su, a survivor of the accident, is haunted by nightmares. She lives above her mother’s bathhouse and creates architectural models for safety in major building projects. Years later, a construction project at the accident site stirs painful memories for all involved. As they cross paths, they help each other heal and find new hope for the future.



💬 Ratings

🎭 Story: 💖 — 7/10 — “Solid story, though some emotional beats feel uneven.”

 💫 Acting/Cast: 🌟 — 8.5/10 — “Actors sell the angst beautifully; chemistry really hits.”
🎧 Music: 🎵 — 3/10 — “Soundtrack is forgettable, barely adds to the feels.”
🔁 Rewatch Value: 💖 — 5/10 — “Might revisit for the performances, but not binge-worthy.”
🏆 Overall: 💖 — 6/10 — “Emotional at times, but a few missteps keep it from greatness.”


📝 Review (WARNING: Potential Spoilers — I’m Not Saving You from Emotional Damage)

A tragic accident kills 48 people, leaving survivors and everyone connected forever changed. Lee Gang Du, a once-hopeful soccer player, struggles with physical and emotional pain while caring for his sister and paying off a debt. Ha Mun Su, another survivor, is haunted by nightmares and designs architectural models to keep buildings safe—because, apparently, trauma comes with superpowers in K-drama logic.

Years later, a construction project at the accident site reunites them. Together, they navigate heartbreak, healing, and awkwardly timed emotional revelations. It’s heavy, touching, and compelling… until the halfway point hits that dreaded dragging syndrome. Your binge-addict brain starts whispering, “Are we done yet?”

That said, the cast keeps you invested. Lee Jun Ho’s quiet intensity, Won Jin A’s layered emotions, and the supporting cast deliver heartfelt performances that make the slower parts bearable. Every glance, every pause, every subtle emotional beat lingers just enough to keep you hooked.

💭 Final Mood
A strong premise, solid actors, and emotional beats that land—but the last half drags enough to make you consider a nap. Still worth finishing for the first half and the performances, but not a rewatch candidate. A solid “one-timer” K-drama.


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