{
  "id": 1666870,
  "title": "'Love Against Time' winning viewers over after just 2 episodes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/love-against-time-winning-viewers-over-after-just-2-episodes",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-18T08:02:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/shows-dramas/20260818/love-against-time-winning-viewers-over-after-just-2-episodes"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A unique dating series called \"Love Against Time\" is capturing the hearts of viewers on Netflix. This show, which premiered on August 3rd, follows eight young adults who have faced life-threatening illnesses and now desire to find love again. Despite initial doubts about the show's appeal, \"Love Against Time\" has quickly become one of the top 10 series on Netflix's Korean list, rising to No. 7 just after two episodes.\n\nThe series' creator, Lee Eun-sol, drew inspiration from personal stories shared by colleagues and friends. She explained to Hankook Ilbo that the central theme revolves around the universal human experience of falling in love. Lee emphasized that the show's strength lies in its ability to connect with audiences on an emotional level, transcending the individual illness narratives that might have turned viewers away.",
  "summary": "Eight young men and women who put love on hold during life-threatening illnesses have gathered under one roof. What have these individuals, who keenly understand the fragility of life, come to hold most precious? And what kind of love are they dreaming of now? SBS's \"Love Against Time,\" which first aired on Aug. 3, is a dating series trying to find the answers to these questions. Young adults,…",
  "key_points": [
    "\"Love Against Time\" premieres on August 3rd",
    "Series captures hearts after just 2 episodes",
    "Creator draws inspiration from personal stories"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "'Love Against Time' winning viewers over after just 2 episodes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/love-against-time-winning-viewers-over-after-just-2-episodes-1672309",
        "published": "2026-08-18T08:42:03.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}