Stairway to Heaven

Stairway to Heaven elicits profound Sadness due to its relentless series of tragic events, including memory loss, fatal illness, and ultimate death, culminating in a heartbreaking separation. This is deeply intertwined with intense Love, as the enduring bond between Jeong-Seo and Song-Joo, alongside Tae-Hwa's sacrificial love, forms the emotional core. Viewers experience strong Empathy for Jeong-Seo's prolonged suffering and Tae-Hwa's ultimate sacrifice. An overarching sense of Melancholy pervades the narrative, reflecting the bittersweet and often somber tone. Finally, significant Anger is directed towards the antagonists, Yuri and TanMira, for their cruel and manipulative actions that drive much of the plot's conflict.