Still Shining
Created by Lee Suk-yeon
On JTBC
A tender, melancholic romance about two people separated by time and loss, reunited by an enduring emotional bond that anchors them through grief and maturation.
A man and a woman whose lives are shaped by loss and time drift apart in youth and reunite a decade later, discovering that the bond they once shared remains a guiding light through love, grief, and growing up.
Questions people ask
Is Still Shining sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of series.
Is Still Shining violent? Barely. Less violent than 89% of series.
Is Still Shining scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.
Does Still Shining leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.
Is Still Shining easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 61% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Still Shining
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Still Shining
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Still Shining, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Still Shining, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Still Shining, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
