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We pick and choose the ones of this plot line so I enjoyed this one because I thought the leads were suitable. I mean it makes the gaps, messiness of the plot holes bearable enough to want to see the end. In my opinion this could have wrapped with less episodes as it became too much fillers that were unnecessary. It had all the elements of a good story of a beginning, middle, and end but too much delving into other things to try to keep it longer then just became dragging. I think you will like this couple if you’re into a cute relationship and will most likely bear through.
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I like the casting. I don’t like the writing of the characters. FL throughout the drama doesn’t develop positively. Throughout the show she is slapped so many times it’s unrealistic. Since in school even to adulthood, the grandma of her love interest has shown up in different places (classroom, office, events) and slaps her. Some scenes, three times and drink face splashed. Til end this was never straightened. From all these, character was never made to be stronger. She is really annoying falling all over, drunkenly stupid in many scenes, etc. I like actress Tan Song because she’s a wonderful actress but wished she didn’t sign up for this role as I can’t look forward to watching her now.
The story itself is not new. CEO is cold, with many inner struggles. Fights developing feelings for Fl. Except for eye candy, their ship never really sails. I’d never watch again but that’s just me.
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Kim Joo Hyuk
I started this without knowing about Mr. Hyuk. I finished because of him; to his memory.This was very enjoyable to me. I just like the type where the male lead is cold and so different in personalities from female lead you deem it impossible for them to end up together. Here, they both disliked each other a lot.
I was conflicted because this story has a very kind hearted second female lead. I would have been okay if she ended up with male lead. I criticize the writing for making these love triangles, actually four people and they’re all so nice.
There’s plenty of annoyances. Female lead is clumsy, gets into plenty mishaps. Regardless, I looked forward to each episode. RIP to Mr. Kim Joo Hyuk. Seeing the bts scenes at last episode was bitter sweet. He is seen laughing a lot, full of life….
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Don’t waste your time
Such potentials but the person writing this has got to be a very depressed person. The saving grace was the leads who were just pleasant to look at. This has the most repulsive characters that pretty much got their happy ending. When I think about the death of actor Lee Sun Kyun, this show gives an enlightenment of the toxicity of narrow mindedness and life of privilege that plagues the mindset. What horrible horrible characters. Specifically the mother daughter duo in this show. They harass, bully, threaten and openly too without repercussions.To be fair, this show also had some really nice characters. Acting was very good. Unfortunately, everything good was buried by the senseless actions of two characters. All the beautiful proses were also buried. I would find something else. You’d think after all these 122 episodes they would at least make it up in ending. Lousy and disappointing as well.
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Second time around enjoyment
I actually watched this three years ago and didn’t have too big an impression, though I can’t pinpoint why exactly. Rewatching it though, I can now offer an overview as sadly, maybe not too many people gave it a chance.Age gap dramas are risky as it’s a good chance of hit or miss. In my opinion on this one, it’s a hit. WU Jin Yan, as Bai Xiao Lu, I feel acted her role exactly as scripted. She’s too curious which gets her in path of ML’s cases, but causes him heart stopping concern of course. She cares so much for him and the endangerment of his job she wants to help and even protect him, which of course causes opposite results. She’s innocent, annoying, clutzy, ditzy yet, adorably cute that Zhou Yuan, played by Guo Xiao Dong, can’t help but fall for. Chemistry was enough to make their relationship believable, which of course was the cherry on top of this undercover cop genre. Great ending.
Whatever else people may of complained about in the police stints of it, I didn’t see it. I mean there are plot holes and there are more plot holes in just about every single drama. This wasn’t perfect, some situations maybe your brain couldn’t get around. Nothing that bad you can easily improvise. OST was fine. My second rewatch. Third might be a charm but too much to see so we’ll see. Hehe. Give it a try.
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A tested liars love
Wow. I’m blown away by this story. Actually, i can honestly say it’s not the most original because similar stories exist. It’s the cast though that totally own the moving of the characters to life they leave you on the edge. It’s not the most gripping tale of who dun it as it became apparent when it did rather keeping the suspense to a high level til end. Still though, I felt the intensity of the torn female lead in her choosing her love or justice. He on the other hand was just as torn. So as not to spoil too much, you can watch to find out.There’s quite a lot of meaningful slice of life themes here similar to many touched in such dramas. The one that particularly had me thinking a lot is children who come under the care of someone else. Great if it’s a great fit. Unfortunately, it’s not always ideal. I couldn’t help but to identify the pain of the perpetrator as he was actually trained to turn out this way. Just sad as I’m sure of its true existence.
I know I’m vaguely writing which is why you’ll have to watch for yourself. Excellent acting by the main casts. Like I said, you will be enmeshed with the characters because they owned it. It’s a HEA but let me tell you, I could have given the directors some really good pointers of the last episode. Happy watching!
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Just Beautiful
There's already great detailed reviews so mine will be short. I finished 10 episodes subbed and watched rest raw because I was so mesmerized by the story. For me, I love the development of the story where we are introduced to the most precious innocent relationship of the princess and wolf boy. Their scenes on the mountain, happy go free discovery of nature, self, and adoration of friendship is just memorizing. She teaches him about love of a human to human and when he innocently puts his head on her shoulder to mimic love and she pats his head for approval, it's like my heart stopped for such a capture. The separation was to save him and that has you tearing up. Reunification was bittersweet and then from there a rollercoaster of highs and lows. All within the first ten episodes you will experience so much emotions that you won't turn away even if you wanted to; it's an incredibly moving story. The connection to our emotions is what keeps us glued in. I have never experienced anything like it so quickly with a story that though i have caught ending results, I didn't care. (I usually shut down if I know something beforehand). EVERYONE did such a remarkable job (particularly leads) I wanna thank them personally for powerfully moving me. I loved it and you will too. I've seen lots of excellent c-dramas of 2020. This one would sit with two others on top. Please watch and give this production your two thumbs up!Was this review helpful to you?
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The good and the bad
Why do we cry when watching dramas? One, we get caught up in the moment of something significant that deeply identifies to our feelings. Two, it’s connection to something relatable to our own lives, good or bad. Three, not always but we can be so frustrated at something we see that crying is a release. In saying these, there are those times you will cry in this drama.Why are we frustrated when watching dramas? Well heaps of reasons but I’ll try to stay relevant to this? One, bratty kids you feel should be put over the knees and given a good whooping. Two, if you say something as a promise, honor it even in the worst of circumstances. Three, when you hide significant things that causes misunderstandings, reevaluate your reasons and think that maybe openness is better.
Why do we enjoy a drama? When the central theme remains consistent. Friendships, bonds, family is strong here. When it gives good slice of life lessons that are relatable to audiences to use in our own lives. When it keeps you engaged.
Overall, though long, I think this drama about family and friendships made its good mark. I especially love the adults friendships that I wish I had in my own life.
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I think everyone did their parts. This drama is 90% veteran casts and I like it. I can appreciate their art. Though I started because of Lin Yu Shen, he actually doesn’t have a lot of screen time and didn’t really become involved til around episode ten or so. By then I was already invested as I wanted to see the development of the plot.
I’m not talking bad about this actress but it was so hard to adjust to the character JYiDi. Credits to the cameraman because in her parts it pans so long on her reactions it gets frustrating. It would have been tolerable if she had some great profound script after staring at her face that is pondering, looking like about to say something. Yes she does have some meaningful lines but in comparison to not, had to skip over. Maybe it’s because I’m not familiar with her and her acting but yeah, that character was pretty bland. In fact, very minor significant character though it may seem she has a major role.
Overall I enjoyed it. Definitely could have been done in ten less episodes because plot of same business schemes became repetitive. Lost its gist towards middle in parts. Lots of loose ends with characters of female leads sister, parents, etc. Would have wanted to see them again but they just disappeared. Too bad because I think this could have been so much better.
So, if you like a business story with a smart and honest female lead this is good. Romance is a fading hint but missing if that matters. Give it a shot for the veteran actors.
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Just Lovely
This is probably the first lakorn I’ve enjoyed tremendously. I have watched all the versions and they’re good…until this version which is great! I think the tweaks made from the first I watched “Fated to Love You..kdrama” is so much better. The leads here are so good. Their expressions in major lines as well as heartbreaks are so good. I’ve cried quite a bit with them. There was hardly any silly tropes but just straight on great acting. I thought the transition of FL after the breakup was gorgeous. Esther as Wanida is a beautiful actress. Love her crying scenes as they seem so natural in those circumstances. Bie as Pawut was a better characterization in this writing. I also like the depiction of the mom here. She was caring and wise. The storytelling and enactment is really good. If you like sappy loving without a whole lot of frustration (yes there but not in a way you’re gnashing your teeth), you should try this version. It’s really very good.Was this review helpful to you?
The word idiot never sounded so adorable
The leads are so cute i keep going back to this drama when finding myself in drama slouch. No one can criticize this drama to me. I like the type of stories that are creative, with characters full of charm to carry the story. Sakura, the leading character has a contagious big smile backed up by a big heart to support her career as a nurse. Tendo, the male doctor character is cold, to the point, never smiles, yet totally smitten by the baka (idiot) nurse who is Sakura. The development of their story from beginning is one of those, one in a million likely to happen, that is just too adorable from the stance that it probably wouldn’t happen in real life. That’s its appeal to me. When taken out of scope of reality, it’s a treat. Now and then fantasy based reality is welcoming. These two have such an appeal to their relationship, not so much enemy to lover, but happenstance? When he calls her baka and she lights up, it’s because she’s accustomed to it as being his language of approval. They are just too cute not to adore. Aside from that, there’s lots of substance to take away as well. It’s truly an incurable case of love.Was this review helpful to you?
Appreciation
Honestly, thanks to this show I got a glimpse into the world of talented people who plays music in an orchestra. I thought i wouldn’t like it simply because I’m not particularly interested in this type of genre. However, Lee Young Ae impressed me with her seriousness about her trade, her steely cold demeanor, and of course, her conducting. She’s mesmerizing to watch, and I appreciate the work put into the role (i read) so definitely deserves the watch. Supporting cast were great too. Overall it’s a great watch and I’m glad i did. Other reviews have great intakes on the story.Was this review helpful to you?
An underrated GEM
I see reviews from 2014 so I want a today one 2023 because it’s one not to scroll over if you come by it.I just want to say why I loved it and rated it highly according to me, and me.
I’ve watched so many kdramas in only a span of two years so by now, I know what I hope to see and what has become redundant as I find so many familiar strengths and weaknesses in these series.
This is @ family drama. What I love about it is that it fully develops what actually happens in a family. As synopsis says, it’s about an abandoned divorced woman with three daughters. It’s cute how the lead girl (2nd daughter) gets entangled with two brothers that begins the connection that will tie two families to become a dynamic big big family. Each character has their own story and writer does such a nice job developing it. Leads are just fine to me. As it is 2014, hugs and kisses are….you know. BUT, the family dynamics makes up for everything. The mother of the girls could very well be the lead. Wise and strong, her story is just as sweet. The grandparents? Oh my gosh, they are great. In this story is the the epic depiction of what endurance is in marriage commitment not only to themselves but their role as patriarchs of the family. So many beautiful moments in this series and lines to inspire and keepsake.
Another thing I liked is that there were no hangovers on problems, or antagonists to mar the storyline. Yes, decision making, obstacles that naturally comes in situations of developing relationships may seem to drag the story but it didn’t prolong. The series smoothed things over so that obstacles were resolved, with touching moments as it went along. There’s lots to like and little to overlook because it’s good.
I heard this was cut from its 60 intended episodes and I was sad as it was wrapping up. I don’t get why it wasn’t liked a lot at the time but to me it’s such well produced/written drama. Kudos to the cast. Support them and give this a watch. You won’t regret.
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Ratings Disappointing for a GEM
This is actually my second time watching from two years ago via Covid. I only noticed the low ratings here so I want to give a review to add my support.We probably have our own lists of complaints about long dramas. Most common is that it got draggy, script, or producers went off skinny dipping along the way, etc. This one isn’t perfect and it has its share of eye rolling scenes (not lots). Here though is why, if it’s your first or you’re looking for a long drama.
I’m not a writer by anything close. However, based on what I would like in a story, this one is pretty good so credit heartedly to writer. It presents the background enough to entice your wanting to know the why and what. Then it slowly peels the layer to answer them. Each episode (104) packs it’s own power so that you are eager to know what happens in next. Each episode connects to what happens next. (Some dramas seems disconnected and leaves you frustrated). You’re absorbed with the characters either with heart flutter or boxing gloves. Leads faces almost the impossibility of ever getting together but theirs is one to cheer for. Children are involved that adds flavor to the story. I have yet to see a korean child actor that disappoints. The two here delivers. Warning though. There’s galore of adults that makes you question the sanity of humanity. Disappointing? Yes, but yeah they’re significant to the story. Villainess delivers to the tee I gotta give you that. In all, it’s a very well weaved connected story that all comes together for everyone to be put in its proper place.
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To the point
What I liked a lot about this is that there wasn’t wasted episodes on clarifying pasts, nor present. The present (relationship) came into play for leads and it progressed beautifully. We didn’t have to worry about it happening fast then the doom to come. There’s a hiccup but resolved quickly and favorably in such a way to strengthen the leads love.Cast are great. Kim Ok Bin, I was not familiar with, but I’m a fan. Her character is great, straightforward, and bad ass, literally. Yoo Teo, main guy is the matured actor in the act that is honest and kind. His bromance with his manager and best friend played by Kim Ji Woon is the kind of friendship we crave for.
I don’t want to make this long because so many have greatly reviewed this. I’m just adding on that is a great watch. Don’t let this one pass you by. You’ll miss out.
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