A young Korean student follows her dreams by moving to Japan to go to university.  And while she is there, she meets and falls in love with a Japanese writing student.  But their busy lives and cultural difference tear their relationship apart and she returns to Korea brokenhearted.  5 years later, she is shocked when she goes to the airport as a translator for a Japanese author promoting his book and comes face to face with her first love.  And he isn’t in Korea by coincidence.  But while he hopes to mend the scars of their past, she isn’t sure she is willing to open her heart to him again.

But don’t let the low episode count fool you.  This is not a short, breezy rom-com.  It is definitely slow moving and character driven.  The tone is muted and introspective.  And while there are a few supporting characters, there isn’t much time for side plots.  Some fans may feel the unhurried storytelling drags at times, but I fell in love with these precious characters and their painful story.   I give ‘What Comes After Love’ an 8 out of 10.

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Sakaguchi Kentaro is a Japanese model and actor. He debuted in 2014 with a supporting role in the life drama ‘Shanti Days 365 Days, Happy Breath’. His first starring role came in 2016 with the business drama ‘Juhan Shuttai! (Sleepeeer hit!)’. Since then, he has gone on to star in other popular dramas such as the 2015 medical drama  ‘Dr. Storks’ and the 2023 medical thriller ‘Dr. Chocolate’. Below are links to other dramas she has starred in.

If this review has made you curious about where your other favorites stand, here is break down of the other reviews by rating.  Links to both spoiler-free and full reviews are available on each page. Feel free to explore all the wonderful dramas I have watched.