Ha Jun, who plays ML Kang Tae Ho is a fantastic actor in this long drama. Thank goodness for his cute romantic role with a touch of goofiness which makes it lighter and funnier to a drama that is kind of dismal and dark with corruption as well. I think he is perfectly cast - cute, handsome, great personality, humorous, caring, and smart. He is not the "direct" heir to the business as his father is the 2nd son so has no desire to actually take over the business but does have a desire to protect the integrity of it. Perfect casting for the ML.
Despite the fact that the drama can get a bit slow moving at times in the beginning, there are many side stories of each sibling of the FL that intertwine with the FL and ML. Then add in the brother and grandma of Kang Tae Ho and other family members, there is quite a cast overall.
The script is a bit over-the-top Korea old fashioned so it takes some time to get used to - with the FL's mother way overpowering and controlling plus a weak daughter (the FL, however that takes to episode 30 for her to stand up for herself thanks to the support from Kang Tae Ho.)
All in all, as ridiculous as it is, it can be fun to watch as the drama goes on and the ML and FL have a cute love story going on but a little innocent IMO at their age, but I guess that is the more old fashioned Korean way. Light overall entertainment - can have its darker moments but it is so ridiculous that you can't help but laugh at times and just think - oh come on now....
My lower rating comes from the scripting of the FL which made me dislike her really. Even to the ending. Please note that my rating reduction has nothing to do with Ha Jun who has done a fantastic job at the role he was given. Also note that the only saving grace for me came in episode 50 when Sul Jung-Hwan (who also played a great supporting role as Lee Hyo-jun, the FL's brother studying to be a lawyer) finally announced his exam result. It was the most memorable and joyous moment of the entire series. I never care for endings where there are major lapses of time - the writers idea of satisfying the theme of "Live Your Own Life" I guess. Absolutely hate that.
#LiveYourOwnLife
#HaJun
#SulJungHwan.
