Kim MC

Soo Ah - the character absolutely makes me lose my $#! every single time she lands as a weak willed loser but my hat tips off to the actress who portrays her. Bravo to the cast, production and especially the writers. I'm hooked and addicted by episode 3.

"Arsenal Military Academy" is a Republican era drama and is really good from episode 1, "Dreaming Back to the Qing Dynasty" was pretty good and a slightly different version of 2011's "Scarlet Heart. "General and I" was enjoyable. I'm a huge fan of "Princess Agents" and would set off fireworks if they would announce a season 2. I also enjoyed "Story of Yanxi Palace" because it featured a very strong female lead. If you like lighthearted comedy with lightening chemistry, check out "My Girlfriend is an Alien" (unfortunately a modern setting). The leads sizzled when they were onscreen and just about every episode I was laughing out loud. Hope this helps!

I saw a short preview (without subs) of episode 27 and Dr. Tian stabbed the General. I cussed myself out after that because now all I think about is that preview.

I'm on episode 72 of this drama and how Kang Shi Wol handles Jin Woo's mom, well, I laughed so hard I almost fell off the couch. Shi Wol has to be my favorite written and acted character in Korean dramas.

I'd never thought of that but it's so true!

I have no guesses on this one. Slender face, the lines around his nose suggest the age is around 40ish. I'm just wondering what the conspiracy is from the prosecutor....so far, this drama is definitely a 10.

Loved the first two episodes and agree with Tigerjack that Park Seo Joon can flat out act. He's amazing in his craft. I already have an intense dislike of Soo Ah as a character and am hoping that she's the second lead in this drama. If not, the story line will suffer even if she's given a redeeming arc. Can't wait for next week!

LOL! It's at times like these I wonder about the writer's inspiration. I hope these characters are just a figment of imagination.

It's truly well worth watching this story unfold, but how the children of these parents didn't walk around with a permanent psychiatrist appointment is beyond me.

It's lighthearted and cute (no pun intended).

Give it some time. You'll be throwing things at judge mama.

I hope this is it. Otherwise, I'll be gritting my teeth every time Soo-Ah is on the screen.

Park Seo Joon seriously hit it out of the ballpark with the first two episodes. Love this story and his character! Least favorite character? Definitey Soo Ah. The actress is great in the part but I despise the huge amount of weakness in this character. Hopefully Park Seo Joon will end up with someone else.

YouTube has it through episode 53. I finally understand why the "aha" moment of recognition was held back until then.

It's hard for me to watch Japanese written dramas for probably the reasons you listed above. Love is portrayed as part of a mostly logical business transaction and passion is displayed as an obsession. As a westerner, it's hard to identify with a very passive female lead showing love towards the male lead that is ice cold towards her affection. The "My Sensei" movie was the closest I found towards liking the story line.

I've been married, did not cheat but found out the ex was really doing a number behind the scenes. So, yeah, I'm divorced and happy with the way it turned out. Marriage, as someone stated below, is a very imperfect institution because we're human. What I've never understood (and still don't), if you have the urge to cheat on your family, face the problems in the relationship first. That it went on for years suggests he was neither a strong person or a good husband. I pray for the wife and children and hope everything turns out for their better. As for the other two, it's to their advantage to understand that this publicity knock down is a much needed wake up call to become better people.

As far as a written character, my favorite lines coming from Seol Ah are when she's on the radio commenting about life. I think the dialogue written makes her attractive and thoughtful. I could see where both male leads would want her at those moments.
I absolutely love the back and forth comments from viewers about whether Seol Ah should be with the ex husband (Oh Min Suk has done a bang up job acting in this part) or with the chef. My personal opinion is that Seol Ah and Jin Woo were two people racing towards a finish line and damn the consequences to get there. He needed her to make the self afflicted scandal go away, and she needed the one thing that she'd never experienced in her lifetime: monetary security. The consequence of their actions were two people living and breathing in a shared space who didn't understand their partner and truthfully, didn't care. Appearances trumped all. Jin Woo's mom is an evil demon (but funny) in her own right and out to protect her son and business interests at all costs. Personally, if I were a writer, I'd not pair Seol Ah with anyone and take her on a personal journey of growth but my guess is she and the chef will end up together in the later episodes.

I love this show!

I didn't try either on even though I loved the actors in both. The synopsis for each show seemed to be overdone plot lines (like charred and burnt), so I skipped them. From your remarks above, I'm super happy with that decision.

When Korean dramas are this good, I feel like putting a banner up with neon lights. The first two episodes of backstory are just slightly slower paced, but episodes three and four hit it out of the park! Cannot wait for next week!