Sarang Hue Oneun Geotdeul

I was reeeeally looking forward to this drama. Short enough and relatable topic. But then they decided to put only one episode per week. And after really interesting first two episodes,it started to get so booring and empty.

I'm used to the slow,very slow pace from Korean dramas,but this one managed to drag even only 6 episodes to the point where you don't even care what's gonna happen next,just end it already. Chronology is messed up too. They could've focused more on the story BEFORE and story AFTER so that it makes some sense but they did a sloppy job there too. Why it has 9.1 rating is beyond me. I guess people hurried to rate it only after it just stared to air,cause it's not even finished yet. Whatever they make of an ending,it can't make it up to me cause they falied to meet the expectations.

The first episode of the drama made a lasting impression. It is a beautiful mix of all Japanese and Korean sensibilities. Love is the universal language.

The real strength of this show is its writing. The writing, the dialogues, how scenes are developed. It makes you realize how the 'writers' are different from web series or webtoons. Without any disrespect to web-series writers, the writers writing for a fiction book, work differently. It is like a seed, sowed, watered, tended and taken care of till it reaches a maturity - a time-consuming process by a patient person.

It reminded me of The Outlander, War of the Worlds, Lord of the Rings etc. The literary touch of excellence.

Actors and director is doing a fine job bring it to visual medium. Do Not miss this one.

There was so much hype around this series that I actually was anxious to start watching it. Somehow my instincts were telling me I'd be disappointed. And they were right.

Its story is too boring and drags too much. The story was cliche. A girl going abroad and falling in love with the first guy she meets in that country?!! And in such a big city, they meet just a few while after? How many people can say such coincidence happened to them? The story is just unbelievable.

The dialogues are also kind of childish and corny. And the way the characters behaved and reacted in situations were unrealistic.

I'm not sure I've ever wished more for a love story to have a happy ending, and yes, the writing of the characters is massively important in viewers becoming attached and wanting things to work out, but equally important is the actor's portrayal and both Sakaguchi Kentaro and Lee Se Young deliver flawless performances as a young madly in love couple driven apart by poor communication, cultural differences and the loneliness one of them faces living in a different country.

Five years after their separation they meet again but will they overcome these differences or accept their love was a blessing best left in the past?

Both actors are so impressive in this drama, but I also have to mention the direction. Wow! Just stunning. Visually beautiful and with a depth that you don't always get in a love story. I'll be looking out for more work from all 3.

This is yet another top class Asian drama that will live long in the memory. Please watch.

Seriously, this is a must see. A highly recommended one. This is a story of a love found, love lost.. and... see for yourself what happened in the end. This series is a by product of a beautiful collab between Korean and Japanese Productions. The color grading and cinematography, the shot were Japanese but the the creativity in storytelling is very Korean. The series did not just focus on the typical romance theme... but will let you see the complexities of relationships. This will also teach couples who are in a relationship that communication and understanding is the key for a good relationship.. and that is where the beauty had its high points. It will let you see what will happen if communication and understanding is the not present in a relationship.

You will also see the honesty in character's admission of their faults and its impact towards the end. Another strength of this series is the storytelling like you are actually reading a book! Very poetic. Yes, this is a must watch!!!