Choi Michaela (Lee Sung-kyung) is an aspiring musical actress who has the special ability to see people's life spans. One day, while she's heading off to an audition, she becomes involved in a minor car accident and meets Lee Do-ha (Lee Sang-yoon), a chaebol son and the president of cultural foundation MK Entertainment. After an unexpected discovery that her life clock stops whenever she's with him, she becomes determined to keep him close at all costs. Things take an interesting and painful turn as the two begin to fall in love.
A chaebol son and president of the cultural foundation MK Entertainment. He seems rude and belligerent upon first meeting Michaela, but eventually warms up to and develops feelings for her as they spend time together, revealing the gentle and tender-hearted side of him. He receives counselling on a regular basis from a psychiatrist and close friend, Park Sung-bin, since he suffers from anxiety disorders and frequent panic attacks. His relationship with Michaela causes problems in his business and with his family, as well as his fiancé Bae Soo-bong, due to their arranged marriage.[4]
A young and aspiring musical actress with the unfortunate fate of seeing the life spans of other people, including those around her. After initially beginning to work for Do-ha as his personal driver in order to remain by his side to extend her life span, she falls in love with him. However, she often feels guilty and conflicted of using him for her own benefit, and faces constant harassment from Bae Soo-bong to end their relationship.[4]
The director of MJBC music magazine who is engaged to Do-ha and has had an unrequited love for him for several years. His relationship with Michaela makes her jealous and insecure about her place within his life and family.[9]
A strict musical director from Broadway who is well known for his genius abilities. He is hired by Do-ha to work on the musical production "Yeon-hui's Time Flows Backwards", with hopes of expanding his entertainment group and theatre business into China. Initially, he is very critical of Michaela's talents, but offers encouragement and insight occasionally as the two become friends over time.[11]
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