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Agreed, this was more about fan-service to the viewers rather than a practical/sensible solution!
This was just speculation from my end, but while watching the ML's mother & the 2nd FL's mother having a conversation about breaking their engagement the 2nd FL's mother was talking about supporting her daughter's love, and it almost seemed to be making something click for the ML's mother. So I thought there would've been a "don't worry about us, and just go." conversation between her & her son, which would've lead to him leaving for SK or something... guess not. *shrugs*
Instead, we got a lackluster time-skip Switzerland fantasy.

Spoiler about the ending read at your own risk!!!
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Okay so I'm not sure if I understood the ending properly or not, but the entire time the main factor that was keeping the leads from having their own happily ever after was that he was from North Korea & she's from South Korea. So assuming that there would be a happy ending something/someone would have to change! BUT in the last 15 min. of this drama we're expected to believe that after 2-3? years of waiting to find each other their solution is to meet up in Switzerland and live in their own fantasy for only 2 weeks of the year before both leads return to their own lives in NK & SK, and then rinse & repeat come the following year??!!? I mean short-term sure, but that doesn't sound like a practical solution long-term. Did I miss anything?! Their biggest issue is still present, and NOTHING changed other than the ML's job title... I liked this drama don't get me wrong, but the ending although happy was a bit of a let down if I'm being honest.
If the ending gave you a different impression please share!

Can I just say I started this drama expecting a fun & exciting journey, but NOTHING had me prepared to turn into an emotional wreck following the brother backstory in episode 10 (won't go into detail because I don't want to spoil it for anyone)! Tears were literally streaming down my face, no BS this an amazing drama!!! A++

Someone please just respond to this message, whenever they decide to actually air this! *bows*

Hi there seems to be some kind of misunderstanding my question was simply that an innocent question, I wasn't being condescending or judgmental. Also from what I've seen from Asian media (specifically Korean) is that whenever someone is in "hot water" their sponsors tend to drop them & the actors/idols take a break from the industry until the scandal blows over.
Hence the reason why I asked the question above, I didn't mention my personal stance on what's going on with AJH I just asked about his role in this drama, and like Excalibur (below) mentioned his image is in "tatters" because of the allegations that his wife revealed leading to the divorce not the divorce itself(messy either way, but I could've worded my initial question better).

Does anyone know if the ML will change?? Ahn Jae Hyun's image is in tatters right now thanks to the divorce drama with his wife, so any news on whether he's still involved with this drama??

Have both of the original leads signed on?? This'll be epic!! >.<

Is this casting real?!?! Jo Jung Suk, Yoo Yeon Seok, AND Jung Kyung Ho!!? I'M. IN. ╰(*°▽°*)╯

Wow I feel so empty now that I've completed this drama, one conversation between the leads that I feel the need to share is how Cha Woo Kyung (FL) explained child abuse to Detective Kang Ji Heon (ML):
"For children their parents are their entire Universe, now imagine your whole Universe attacking you."
The writers did an amazing job of leaving you guessing up until the very last episode. Also with regards to the acting there was not a single weak-link in this cast, HOWEVER the children in this drama deserve a standing ovation for their performances EVERY. SINGLE. CASE. had an affect on me, I genuinely found myself in tears multiple times because of these child stars. This drama is one that I won't be forgetting about any time soon 10/10 would recommend!

Unfortunately you're right, she officially turned down the role a few days ago.

I'll have my fingers crossed as well because this writer did that EXACT thing when it came to SITR, hopefully that was a fluke & second time around they'll know better!!

So apparently the writing & characters are confusing/frustrating as well... Ughhhh! Thanks for detailing Cha Min's flaws, it's made my decision to pass on watching this much easier. I like PBY as an actress, but even the greats make sub-par movies/dramas, I'm going to be placing all the blame on the writers & put this in my "not interested" list thanks!

Thanks for your response.! That's one thing that kinda irked me as well with the synopsis because I don't think PBY is ugly/plain looking at all, it reminds me of the CDrama "Boss & Me" where everyone said the same for Zanilia Zhao's character. If that was the only complaint I would've been able to ignore it, but if the writing is a mess as well I think it would be best if I just skipped out on this... Ugh such a shame too because I was so excited for Park Bo Young's drama comeback! >.<

Unfortunately that's the curse of episode 10-14 in most dramas though, and typically when they start to "lose steam" and/or fall apart completely. There's countless dramas that come to mind that fit that descriptions, here's hoping that this one won't fall victim to the curse! *fingers crossed*
Lmao but in all seriousness the high ratings as well as how much people are raving on MDL took away my doubts. I'm sure I'll enjoy it! :)

Well agree to disagree on SITR lol, the similarities are precisely the reason why I hesitated initially on watching OSN.
The music was probably one of the only things (aside from the palpable chemistry between the leads) that I truly liked about SITR, it's been 2 years but I still remember.

Saying that this drama reminds you of why you fell in love with KDramas is high praise especially almost 50 dramas later lol.
Thanks for your response, I'll wait until complete and then check out One Spring Night. :)

Wow what a thorough and beautifully written response! I've got to be honest the rather obvious similarities and feel of the show reminded me so much of SITR that I almost put this drama straight in my "Not Interested" list, but Jung Hae In made me hesitate, and your response completely changed me mind. The drama must TRULY be something for someone to go into being okay with a sub-par ending LOL!
Thanks for the thought provoking response, I'll wait until it's complete then go into OSN with an open mind! :)

Wasn't Cha Min's character described as someone "smart" lol? That's what I mean I noticed people were criticizing certain character's decision, or even the writing in general, so I wanted to get a clearer picture on whether this is worth the watch or not.

Oh okay that makes sense, I've dropped plenty of movies/dramas for the same reason.

I strongly agree with you that 2019 has in fact not been a strong year for dramas, but there's plenty that I'm excited for in the 2nd half of this year! So watching a believable modern day drama will be a delight as long as it stays consistent without delving down the same frustrating path that it's predecessor SITR did...
Not gonna lie though I'm actually a fan of cliche tropes I.E. childhood friends, first loves, and etc. lol xD

Anyways you've convinced me, I'll give it a try! Still gonna wait until it's complete because I don't watch currently airing drama (other than a handful of exceptions).
BTW if anything in the coming weeks makes you change your mind pleaaaaase let me know! ;)

I'm a fan of Park Bo Young and was so excited to see her return to dramas, while waiting for 'Abyss' to finish so that I can binge it, I noticed that a lot of people don't like this drama...
What's so horrible about it!? And if you are someone that did drop this what made you do so??? (spoilers are appreciated because if it's truly that bad I don't want to waste my time)