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, who received grave diagnoses in the past but have completed active treatment, summon the courage once again to choose love for themselves. Contrary to concerns that the program might alienate viewers in search of a typical reality dating series, it is gaining traction, climbing to No. 7 on Netflix's Korean Top 10 series chart in just two episodes. Universal emotions rather than illness narratives Producer Lee Eun-sol, who directed "Love Against Time," met with the Hankook Ilbo at SBS's headquarters in Yangcheon District, western Seoul, on Aug. 12. She said the premise is rooted in stories from colleagues and an acquaintance. "My team's shared belief that 'liking someone means spending your time on t