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Yeah, I think it's a simple case of her being very narrow-minded and not putting herself in anyone else's shoes, especially Dr. Cha. A doctor is someone who has to make the best choice for their patient, regardless of who it is.

And I thought it was a memorable show, it made me question my beliefs and I started to wonder what I would do if I was put in such situations. It sheds light on matters that aren't discussed much, especially in Korea. But I thought at times it was too painful and I wished for a little bit of a 'breather' if that makes sense? Most of the time it seemed like everyone was living in the hospital (except for the couple of eps where Dr. Cha was suspended). And I really disliked the ending, that sorta ruined it for me. It didn't make sense. He was always honest and truthful about his illness, his feelings, and him ghosting her like that (for freaking THREE years wth??) doesn't make sense. She wouldn't have fallen for it, either. It would have been obvious that he only wanted to spare her the pain, but she was supposed to be character who went for what she really believed in, so she should have packed her bags asap and gone to be with him and support him. They made a big melodrama out of the final episode that went against both the mains characteristics, so that's a shame...

I agree with all you say here, although I really ended up hating the nurse. Murder cannot be condoned, but her anger is misplaced in Dr. Cha. He paid for his crime, with time in prison and controversy around his position as a doctor, and naturally, the emotional scars he would have from making such a choice for his patient. Her way of harassing him and trying to ruin his life won't make her daughter come back to life, and it won't make her feel better either. It's not like he had any part in her child's death. The killer had suffered so much already, who knows how long he had to live with unbearable pain (Dr. Cha says he was his patient for 2 months but that was just in the final stages or his illness...).

In any case, just a little correction, the nurse only had one child, her daughter, the boy who died was the prosecutor's son.

Watched it for the second time and I stand by my previous post that it's a great drama that really gets you to think about life and death and the choices that lie in between. I do wish it had some light-hearted moments, it's very heavy and sad most of the time. The romantic chemistry was really good, but I feel like they should have either addressed it more or left it out, it was sort of a weird in-between. Final episode annoyed me to no end, and can I just say I HATE the nurse Chae Eun Jung. Okay, she's suffering, she lost someone so dear to her and it's horrible. But her hatred is misplaced and she's a hypocrite who'd destroy someone's life and future just for her own selfish sentiments. I had it rated a 8.5 but I'll drop it to a 8.0. Still worth a watch if you want something serious, not recommended as a light hearted drama.

I'm curious, did you end up watching it, and if you did, did you like it? Also, you say as a med student you've never seen a korean medical drama that's realistic. My favorite med drama is Romantic Doctor Teacher Kim, did you watch that one? I also heard Hospital Playlist is supposed to be really good although I've not watched it yet.

Wow, this sure was a ride. It's been a while since I binge-watched a drama like this. I do have to say, though, I am torn about giving it a rating. It's a show that relies heavily on momentum and majestic cinematography and it truly shines in those moments. The music, the composition, the use of color and symbolism are quite stunning. Then, of course, there's Yo Han, Ga On and Sun Ah, three characters who couldn't be more different and whose actors perform their roles brilliantly. I wanted to hate Sun Ah, and sometimes I did, but there were moments where her humanity came through, and I only felt pity for her. Unfortunately, though, all though those aspects were all captivating, the writing and execution of each case, the trials and such, felt extremely flat. I like my villains three-dimensional, and I suppose that's why I loved Sun Ah in her role. The rest of the Foundation group (besides Ms Cha maybe) were money-greedy, disgusting vermin without an ounce of humanity in them. And this, I think, is where the drama comes short. There might be ruthless people like them, who don't feel remorse, who would sell their country and its people without a second thought – but I feel like in this case they took it too far. I am also not sure what the message of this drama is in the end. Is it true democracy to have the people decide on a sentence without a proper trial, through broadcasting images and 'evidence' that may or may not be forged? Handing out sentences that seem so archaic and gruesome that there should be no question it would be wrong to carry out. I suppose it's alright that the drama doesn't give us an answer but to find it within ourselves to be the judge of that. In that regard, it is truly special. A hero, a devil, or just human, we haven't found out yet who Yo Han really is. Now, there's much more I could say about it, moments where I facepalmed and wondered how amateurish one could set up a crime drama... But I'll leave it at that. For now, a 8.5/10 from me, although it might go down if I rewatch it at some point. Kudos to the actors though, they were brilliant! Also, a shoutout to Elijah, cause I loved her.

Dramaland barely ever makes sense in a working environment. I think that's why most people cannot watch dramas that correlate to their professional field, it just makes you cringe lol One other thing that annoys me when they treat a wound in dramas, is 'blowing air on the wound to make it better'. Especially AFTER disinfecting. I mean, what's the point of disinfecting a wound when you're gonna blow contaminated air and spit on it afterwards? It even happens in some medical dramas and I'm like: That's First Aid 101, just DON'T. *facepalm*

You should watch Ho Go's love if you haven't already. He was perfect for that role also.

Watching for the second time in like 2 months because it's so beautiful and healing. It's a story about special moments in life and taking a breath and time to step back and think: 'Is this it? Is this really want I want?' I think the first half of the series is still the best and made me question so many things. The second half is also good, but it's missing a little bit of the spark from the beginning, as everything comes together. It's also a lot sadder. All in all, I rate it a 9/10. Beautiful!

yes, that's right. The second episode is titled '1,792 days of summer'. It's a reference to the movie 500 days of summer, and the days also stand for how long they've been dating. Their times together just felt like summer, carefree and fun, no matter the season. 1792 days divided by 365= 4,9 years in a relationship, so they broke up just before their 5th anniversary.

unfortunately I think it's a straight love triangle and he has a crush on Yeon Soo. When he saw her in the neighborhood in that first episode he immediately rushed after her. He pays a lot of attention to her. He has been best friends with Ung since they were little kids, so he must be torn.

You should watch reply 1997, Eun Ji is hilarious in that drama. All the reply-series are sort of one of a kind and a tad bit crazy, just like this drama here. Highly recommend! And Han Sun Hwa has a great role in Marriage, Not Dating. A romcom I come back to every now and then. The beginning seems somewhat typical, but there's a lot of twists that make the characters move lovable later on. Hope you give those two a shot, they're great!

I strongly recommend you to give this show another shot. The first three episodes, while funny, seemed a bit too out of it and I was constantly like: 'they're insane', and 'this is too much'. But from episode 4 or 5 on, it becomes so much more, we learn about their past and why they became the way they are. Just be ready to shed a tear or two. This drama reminds me very much of 'Age of Youth' and 'Because this is my first Life' in the latter episodes.

I've been having a hard time lately and I was looking for a slice-of-life that would cheer me up. Little did I know I was gonna end up crying nearly every episode. But through all the hardships and all the pain, their friendship and spirit really shines. It's not easy to find a drama that's so realistic and so out-of-this-world at the same time. I think the shorter episode format really helped to keep things interesting all the way through, but it's not the only reason why this is the only new drama I've enjoyed in a while. The writing and the stories and the editing and directing are all very interesting, the acting is fantastic of course, and the comedy balances out the heartbreaking twists and turns of this drama. I am a huge fan and eagerly awaiting season 2. Also, for everyone wondering, there is definitely romance in this, but it's not a typical romantic comedy, and it's not what this show revolves around. 9.5/10 from me for this gem.

There's a little bit of deities in Gu Family book.

It's definitely not a happily-ever-after romance, but it's a very realistic portrayal of human relationships, their vices and virtues. It's about growing-up, making mistakes, letting go. It's about acceptance. I have to say I rarely enjoy K-dramas these days, too much unnecessary drama and drawn out series and the romcoms are usually either too dramatic or TOO sweet. I enjoyed this one immensely, simply for how realistic it is. But I understand if it's not your thing.

What I did not like: That psycho (ex)girlfriend, omg. Like, can someone call the cops please? I totally understand that she is hurt by him suddenly breaking up with her, but her reactions are NOT normal. I wished they had made her just a tad bit less crazy, because the way things played out, I just could not feel sorry for her, not even in the final episode that was supposed to make us see her human side. Ji Won apologizing to her, under those circumstances, makes little to no sense. It gives the impression that it is okay to be an obsessive stalker who cannot accept a breakup and ruins others' lives by posting malicious comments online. For the record, it is NOT okay. She didn't even apologize to Ji Won in turn, although, objectively speaking, she messed up a whole lot more than Ji Won. In the flirting stages, Ji Won really had no idea about her, and even later on, I would have wanted to trust someone I am newly dating. It's weird to ask a new partner too much about 'who's calling?' 'Why do you have that keychain?' etc. so it was perfectly normal to assume he was single. In fact, they broke up immediately after that first kiss/night together, so it cannot actually be labeled as an affair. A mistake, yes, but a mistake he immediately took responsibility for. On the other hand, if there is one person who should apologize to BOTH girls (and didn't actually as far as I recall), it's Seung Yoo. Making it seem like the blame lies more on the girls' shoulders, I did not like.

And then the netizens. Oh my god.... It's her fucking PRIVATE life. I really hate how netizens dictate everything in Korea, it's insane. Without any proof whatsoever, and even then, she could've been dating him normally for all they know (which they sort of were, only the ex-psycho doesn't take no for an answer.). Breaking-up a relationship is sort of the only thing between two people that doesn't need mutual acceptance. Sure, it sucks, and it hurts, but the moment one party decides it's not working anymore, that's that. It's over, no matter how many times the other person says 'I'll never let go of your hand'. Please, get a restraining order.

Ugh, okay, that's it, I swear. Other than those two things, I loved everything about it. It was the right length to not be overbearing, very human, a right mix between comedy, light-hearted and sweet moments and drama. Absolutely recommended!

I turned 30 not too long ago, and I must say, this is a really beautiful depiction of the small and big dramas life has to offer at that point. I loved the three female leads, their individual struggles and steps to adulthood (yes, because even at 30, sometimes we just want to mope like a child!). The voice over narration was very calming and beautiful, and reminded me a lot of my all-time favorite anime NANA. There are some things that I didn't like, mainly in the final episodes. But more of that in a spoiler. All in all, I really enjoyed this and give it a 8.5.

Wasn't he sentenced to just probation? So as long as he stays clear of drugs, he won't be going to jail. I hope he manages to become clean. Drugs are so dangerous...

Because, objectively, it is a very badly written drama. If all you want is cutesy and cheesy romance, by all means, go for it and it'll make you smile. But the plot really sucks. The 8.7 overall rating for this is really not deserving, though.

couldn't agree more. At some (early) point the writing and story of this drama stopped making any kind of sense. I cannot for the life of me understand the high praise this drama is getting, even for the chemistry. I barely finished it.