It could've been shorter and still have the same impact

I think for many drama lovers the whole time travel plot is already getting old and overused. Longing Heart being no exception to the rule. However, even if unoriginal, LH deals with something we don't see that often: when past and present clash. That's maybe the only thing that dicerns this drama from many others with the same theme.

As a time travel drama, I wasn't convinced at all. The time issue was handled pretty messily, with many plot holes and certain issues I couldn't forget, for example I never really understood it's concept. It was like they ended up creating two timelines, but nothing was really explained or handled neatly. Also, how the characters reacted to all the time travel thing was...offputting to say the least. I don't think anybody would think something like: "Oh, I time traveled. How strange. Now let's get back to business".

However, the funny part about the whole thing is that the drama is, at times, self aware of it's own wackiness. Kudos for them to make some gags like that, but it doesn't totally excuse because the drama can't seem to either go into self parody territory nor a serious, heartwrenching plot.

As a romance, I was at the same time satisfied and slightly disappointed. Like I stated on the beginning of my review, it could've been shorter. Why? Because let's be honest. a lot of the real drama that happened only happened because two people couldn't get over themselves and talk about how they feel or have felt. Geez, actually while heartbreaking, it sometimes takes pathetic levels. I think some of the angst could be avoided, and the plot condensed a little bit.

But I will admit the drama has it's cute, fluffy and light parts. They tried to sell a friendship and they did. The group of friends is one of the most endearing parts of the drama. Their bond is believable, every character, althought not so well developed, had at least something that one could empathize and cheer for them. Not only that but their future counterparts adressed some pretty interesting topics that scare us while we grow up. Although the way some plots we simply solved, it was still good to have them addressed.

Also the side romances were cute too, each one ended with their destined one. A bit too fairy tale like for those more realistic, but an endearing add to the plot.

Another thing I liked was the chemistry between the MCs' past and current self. They could go from bash brothers to two dorks too pure for this world in a matter of seconds. I just wished there were more interactions between them. They had this strange father-son or older brother-younger one even though they were exactly the same person in different times.

Actually, if we think about it, this drama mixes and clashes pretty much many storylines: it has the good ol' boy-meets-girl love story, the student-teacher one, the past lovers one, and even shades of noona romance.

I must admit I didn't pay much attention to the soundtrack, for me it was forgetable to say the least, and I'm being generous on that.

If I would rewatch it? Well, if I have nothing to do, or nothing new and interesting to watch...then it may be an option. This drama, for me at least, is more of a "kill-time" drama.

Overall Longing Heart is VERY far from perfect, but it's still watchable and you'll find yourself liking it if you are one for romance. A good kill-time drama too, you can watch it without really worrying much about all the plot and just enjoy the ride.