Nikkdramafan

I am someone who almost always puts acting above storyline... the actors, and the art that they create through their work in a series or movie, is paramount to me... That said, a decent storyline is imperative for a watchable show... This series, while employing a number of capable actors, had a story that was all over the place...as if it couldn't decide exactly what it was trying to say, or how it wanted to say it... to the point that was actually shocking to me how badly it was bungled... To each his own, but other than rabid fans of LMH (whose work I usually very much enjoy) trying to protect him from a flop, I cannot imagine who would rate this series very highly... The special effects were generally well done, though, for the most part...when they remembered to use them... Sorry, but this one is a hard pass for me...

It's a shame to see the low ratings some people are giving this drama, especially after only watching a couple of episodes... You can't even *begin* to understand the characters at that point... I suspect some reviewers are mad it's not a rom-com...

Anyway...this is a *drama*, and a very true-to-life portrayal of how complicated real relationships can be... Do the characters have flaws? Of course they do! As do we all! But if one pays attention, and allows the story to unfold, the motivations of the characters become clear... The story is poignant, and sometimes painful, but beautifully written... The acting is SUPERB, not only the leads, but Moon Tae yu's nuanced portrayal of So Kyung pil is perfection! This is something you can kick yourself for missing if you drop the show after only a few episodes...

If you enjoy well-developed characters, great acting, and a really good story that moves at the proper pace, if you are willing to engage and not just "be entertained", this may be the drama you've been waiting for...

I'm giving my rating before the final 2 episodes, so I will adjust accordingly, if appropriate... and not based on if I "get a happy ending"... Life is messy, people... If you're looking for laughs, look elsewhere...

I initially put off watching this, but am so glad I finally did! I loved this all the way through! Kim Da Mi and Ahn Bo Hyun were both brilliant in their roles! This is the best work I've seen yet from Park Seo Jun... I also loved Ryu Kyung Soo and Lee Joo Young... The actors were excellent, the story was interesting, the ost perfection! Do not miss this one!