Doona!

I definitely don't agree with the critical reviews on here. Just because this series doesn't follow the usual format of traditional k-dramas, it doesn't automatically make this series bad. I actually like this series because of the fact that it tries to do something new. I really like the blend of romance and drama paired with this melancholic vibe. I was interested through out all the episodes, because it was so fresh.

This series also did a great job at casting. Bae Suzy is the perfect person for this role, her delivery was great in this. The story was also really interesting.

For me to have given this series a higher rating, I would have wanted to see more character development. I feel like some of the storylines were left open or unfinished. Some of the plotlines felt rushed or out of place as well. I wanted to know more about the characters and their reasons for doing what they did. Still, this was worth watching.

The series itself is good, with interesting characters and a great story line...but the male protagonist's decision making in the last episode killed me. I can't recommend this unless you like unfulfilled hopes and expectations.

I am seriously confused and disheartened by the ending and the male protagonist's choice to become a worker drone. I am giving it a 5/10 because it is interesting and well done, and the female leads (all three of them) do an amazing job.

Another reviewer remarked that the director and writers apparently wrote this for the elites, and not normal folks looking for an escape. I couldn't agree more.

Also, I just couldn't understand all the smoking, what was that all about? It was really overdone and really detracted from some of the scene enjoyment at times. It also seemed kind of pointless and really didn't advance the story.

Give this a shot if you like, but you WILL be left with the could've been, should've beens with this series.

It's refreshing that a love story especially a non action show can be so involving and so popular with audiences around the world. It shows more physical affection on screen than some previous dramas so things don't feel old fashioned. The POV is more the guy's. For a change 3 girls chase an ordinary guy. Suzy Bae has star quality and keeps you watching her. Given her background as an idol singer this role is tailor made for her. Her haistyle didn't suit her though. Yang Se Jong is well cast as the sweet innocent college student. The supporting cast is great and most K drama fans will recognize veterans cast as her mother (the funny North Korean villager from CLOY) and older manager played by Lee Jin Wook.

Actually the director also directed CLOY and the ending is similiar. Due to the silly idols having to be single requirement they can only meet overseas. Pay attention the opening scene of the last episode and the closing scene which are both set in Japan. The ending should have been clearer and not fragmented. Had to read up online to understand it.

This is an artistic series, not a crowd pleaser. The characters are very well defined, however, the most impressive part is the psychology of the K-pop idol. The series tries to make everyone understand what the difficulties of being a k-pop (or k-drama actor/actress, whatsoever) star in plenty of cases really are. I loved the miniseries to bits. It fits perfectly to my idea of romanticism as well as the idea of realism. To be a star, in all languages and on all meridians doesn't mean necessarily happiness. It may; but it may not. I am from Canada, but I really appreciate k-dramas. However, watching the weddings of some k-stars (Jang Na-Ra, Kang So-Ra, for example) and the fact that the non-celebrity spouse's face is hidden, most of them cannot really have girlfriends/boyfriends while young and working in this business, made me think a lot about the traumatizing life of idols. The movie is nice, but also realistic, doesn't matter what the others say. Plenty of people will complain about the ending :)) There is no other real possible ending! I strongly recommend it! It's beautiful, romantic and realistic.

Everything about this drama was amazing, the chemistry, the story, the acting, one of the best cinematography I've ever seen. The OSTs were 10/10 loved them all very much. The only thing I didn't like was the ending, I'm so confused, not sure if it was a happy or a sad ending? I don't understand their relationship and whether they're still together or have separated in the end? Some people call it an "open ending" and maybe they're right. I personally don't like open endings and would have preferred some kind of closure.... other than that I really enjoyed watching it, it's one of those dramas that you can binge watch without getting bored and feel all the emotions while watching it. You'll feel both happy and sad.