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Give the series a chance

When I started watching this series, it seemed kind of goofy and not much substance to the story line or the acting, but if you hang on and get through the first three episodes, things definitely start to change in episode 4. The last three episodes show a completely different tone in series as well as the acting, both for the better.
If you get by the fact that a teacher is liking a student, the story works. In fact, the way it ends up, it was written very well in the sense that nothing happens between these two characters until after Toki's graduation. Plus the fact if you take a step back, these actors are actually only two years apart in age off camera.
I did feel bad for Sahara's first love Nekoto, who shows up later in the series. That was a good add on story & some good acting by Hori Kaito. It's unfortunate how it ends for him, but there's always one too many people in these dramas and someone has to lose.
Overall a good series.

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Great Epic Drama

Being a major fan of Dong Wook, I was devoted to putting in the time to watching this entire series play out. I was not disappointed. He was performing his A Game as usual!!! The drama was absolutely amazing. It's an extremely long series, but I think it was well worth. Besides Dong Wook, the little girl, Yoo Bin that plays his daughter, Rang, gives the most unbelievable performance from start to finish. You can't help but fall in love with her as she shows such unbelievable emotion in all her scenes. It's difficult to hold back your own emotion watching her tear up.
The chase throughout the series may get a bit tiring to follow, but the storyline itself and the acting of the entire cast is brilliant. Another winner for Lee Dong Wook!

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Tasteful Story Line along with Tasty Food!

This was a series to watch without dealing with too much drama. The story itself is good, although I wish it would have gone much further than it did. It seemed to be rushed a bit in baking everything into a sweet dessert.
The acting of Yoon Soo & Do Hoon mixed well together. The characters were very believable, but I think there could have been a deeper story line between the two of them in present day of the series, adding just a bit more drama.
Overall, it was enjoyable to watch. Just be warned not to watch this series on an empty stomach. The food looks amazing throughout. Bon Appetit will definitely give you an appetite!!!!

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The Past Never Remains In The Past

This was an extremely enjoyable series to watch, but I must say, it seemed like it was divided into three different parts. The first few episodes are perfectly moving along, Do Hoe & Ju Jeong experience the beginning of a relationship. It is done with such innocence, you can't help but feel how adorable the two of these people are. Not even knowing where to put their noses when they kiss. It's really was great to watch.
Rather quickly in the middle of these episodes, you can't help but feel the darkness and drama take over. The acting is great during this period, but even with all the despair and negativity happening on screen, you just know that somehow Ju Yeong is somehow going to correct this ship into the right direction. He never gives up. Lee Sun is great performing this character.
In the end it shows how powerful this first love was, able to withstand the test of time and all the obstacles that were put in their way.
The very end, as Do Hoe is reading all the entries on the computer screen of Ju Jeong, it made for a fantastic finish to a great story.
All in all, very enjoyable.

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Opposites Definitely Attract

I think when you start watching this series, you need to give it a chance to grab you. It starts out funny and unrealistic, but along the way it gets series and loving later on, so just be patient, you'll b be glad you did.
Four extremely different people, all facing different issues, but eventually help and bring out the best in each other.
I think the character of Ki Sub, played by Shi An was just great. So well performed. It was fun watching him mature to such a responsible and caring person in such a short period of time.
Great series to watch if you just want to relax and enjoy

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The Power Of Music

There's so many people to have sympathy for in this series, whether is was for the loss of a family member, a lost love or a forbidden love that was not allowed to be expressed.
There's an enormous transformation in characters from start to finish in these episodes, all for the good.
All the actors were great in this, but I felt an extra special performance from Han Gyeom. What he brought out in his character of Do Yun was really above and beyond. The scene with him and Jung Ha as Ju Ha late in the series in the locker room was such well performed and special written part of the drama. Just fantastic.
The way the writers brought all the story plots together with all the characters at the very end was perfect.
Very enjoyable and a really feel good series to watch again.

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Quite Entertaining

When I first began watching this I wondered how this was going to keep my attention for 12 episodes. I'm a fan of Chan Young, but it didn't seem to be a strong story line to keep over a long period of time. I was absolutely wrong. This turned out to be an extremely enjoyable, and at times quite dramatic of a story. The blend of drama with comedy works extremely well in this series.
Chan Young gives a great performance, whether with the drama part of this, the comedy or a few very emotional scenes. Ji Hyeon & Min Seok work well with him throughout this as well.
If you're looking at for a enjoyable series with some cliff hanger episode endings that bring you back to watch the next one, this is definitely a good one to sign on to. There are indeed a few shockers as this story plays out.
Great Series!

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Great BL Drama

It's a bit slow at the start, but quickly pulls you in to a great story to follow. Both actors, Woo Hyun & Kang Min seem to have a spark between them from the beginning, but it definitely takes a while to warm up to Kang Min's character Ji Woo. He does a great job as keeping his character boring and sad until it's necessary to open him up.
Once you get the feel & background of these two characters, you realize this should work out for a happy ending. Saying that, it's kind of shocking how the sequel (To My Star 2) begins.
A good "feel good" BL to watch. The Sequel is just as good, if not better than the original.

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It was ALMOST a great series

This was an extremely enjoyable series with so many plot twists & turns throughout, which kept it extremely interesting. Yeon Seok was fantastic, playing a character that showed a completing different size of him as an actor. He was a great mix with Soo Bin, who was also great as Hui Ju. The only thing that really made me rethink how great this series had become, was the final episode. I thought the story in episode 12 became completely foolish, showing us the reasons Sa Eon disappeared, leaving Hui Ju by herself for more than a year, it just didn't make too much sense, and didn't seem to fit with the rest of the series. It caused me to reduce my ratings on what was truly a great suspense series to that point.
Thankfully in the end, everything did turn out the way you were hoping it would, so all was corrected for. It gave a solid ending to a great series.

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Fantastic Sequel ...

It's always difficult to make a great sequel or season 2 when the first season was nothing but perfection. Somehow, though, they made it happen. This new season was everything you could have hoped for, and more!
It's a strong start that pulls you into the story immediately. Besides the fighting, and fighting, and fighting again, there was a great story behind the punches, along with a great cast to match. So many different layers of the story that all come together in the final episode.
Do Hwan & Sang Yi are once again the brilliant bromance fighting duo. The two had great chemistry of friendship, making that one of the strongest points of this continuing series, once again. The one unexpected surprise was Rain. He turns out to be such a great antagonist. I hadn't seen him play a role like this before, but he really was fantastically evil and cold hearted, giving you everything you wanted in the main villain. You really can't wait until that final showdown fight with Geon U & Baek Jeong. It's definitely worth the wait, making for great entertainment.
The rest of the supporting cast matches brilliantly with all the sub story plots happening at the same time. Don't be fooled by who you think is all good or all bad. Some characters have a mix of both, which you find out as you get deeper into the series.
After some of the final credits roll, you get an add on scene that kind of gives a teaser for a possible season three??? I sure hope so, cause both 1 & 2 have been great.

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Very Suspenseful

This story shifted in so many directions as the movie played out. It was a great concept, but a bit confusing at times. What you think is going on after the first 30 or so minutes changes to a completely different direction. Once you realize what is happening ... it changes direction again. Over all it was a well written and extremely well acted thriller.
Ha Neul not only gives a fantastic performance, but his appearance dramatically changes with the current situation and time frame. It adds so much to the story.
Don't be too quick to stop watching the movie at the end, there's once scene left with the end credits that really makes you think about what you just witnessed with this group of people. It's a chilling and powerful end to a horrible situation for everyone involved!!

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Lee Dong Wook at his finest

It's really difficult to put into words how brilliant this drama was. The acting, writing, directing & the all out chemistry on screen was just the best in every way. This is definitely my favorite work of Dong Wook. He showed such magic on screen with Bo Ah & Kim Bum. It's the only series I watched twice in its entirety, it's just that good.
Every cast member has a great moment in a certain episode where they shine.
As you get deeper and deeper into this series, you can feel the pain or happiness of each character in the episodes. Episode 15 & 16 are without a doubt the most powerful acted scenes by any actor. The farewells of Yeon to Rang and then the reverse, Rang back to Yeon are just incredible. If you don't become a complete mess watching these two scenes, there is definitely something wrong with you. At the time of completion, you really didn't know if there would be a season two, so you kind of feel like you lost part of your family at the ending of this drama.
As Yeon states at the very end, "Living as a human means life is full of things that are first & last ...... first snow, first step, first picnic, first root canal & first love"
... and also first season of Tale of the Nine Tailed. Amazingly, season two (1938) turned out to be even better, if that's possible. Way to go Wookie!!!

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Absolutely Fantastic

From the very beginning of this series right through the conclusion, there was never a mis-step in any episode. The trio of protagonists in this drama/comedy were so fantastic together. Each one fitting perfectly with the other two, creating such great chemistry. Kyung Ho was brilliant for this role, showing us his dramatic side blended with comedic tones. In Ah was also great being the strong support for him in a lot of the situations that Mu Jin would get himself involved in. She could be tough, but also shows a soft side of Hui Ju when it was needed.
Without a doubt, though, Hak Yeon playing the part of Gyeon U was genius. He delivers so many funny moments throughout the episodes, his timing and actions are just perfect with his character. Several scenes makes you laugh out loud from his performance. When you blend these three actors together, they cover every aspect of great entertainment in this series.
The many stories Mu Jin would get himself involved with, as well as the people seeking his help, were so well written, some being quite emotional to watch. There were a few episode endings that definitely brings you to tears, episode 2 was definitely one of them.
The final episode gives a great conclusion to a great story. We take with us so many good lessons we learned along the way. As Mu Jin is told in the end "Only when you face your wounds .... instead of avoiding them ..... can you understand how to heal them"

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Fantastically Delicious Drama

I try not to ever give out 10's to a series, because nothing is ever perfect ... However, this drama was about as close to perfection as you can get. By the end of episode one, you get so hooked, you just can't wait for the follow up.
Chae Min gives one of the finest performances I've ever seen. He & Yoon A are absolutely brilliant together, each one complementing the other. Watching these two evolve from start to finish was so enjoyable. Seeing Chae Min in previous roles, it was totally unexpected, watching him transform from such a tyrant King early on, to such a lovable character in later episodes. Applause to him for really giving it his all.
The supporting cast fits perfectly throughout. Gwi Hwa is a great antagonist as the horrible Prince Je San. He, along with Han Na blend a a nice touch of wickedness to the story, adding just the right ingredients of evil to make a perfect dish!!
As we get closer to the end, you kind of begin to wonder how this will play out to a satisfied conclusion. You know Ji Yeong needs to return to her present time, but how to do it without destroying the story?? Someone the writers did it, in excellent fashion no less.
The Finale gave you everything you wanted. A smorgasbord of all good stuff. I found no fault in anything. I kept waiting for something disappointing to happen, but it never did. The last 10 or so minutes I could watch again and again. It really was the best ending you could ask for!!
This drama had such serious moments with just a dash of humor, which made a great dish of entertainment. Standing ovation to a great great series!!!

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Could have been so much better

It wasn't the best, but it did keep me coming back to see the next episode ... I guess that says something.
I found the series trying to mimic "Boys Over Flowers", but a much darker less satisfying story. I think the main difference between Hierarchy & BOF was the likeability of the characters. With the "Flowers" cast, you could root for and see a good transformation from bad to good with each passing episode. All, with the exception of Ha Kang, no one had any likeable qualities, whether you were watching episode one or seven, it just wasn't there.
Chae Min, who I'm definitely a fan of, did a great job with his performance ... but at times it was a bit difficult watching the rest of the cast blend together. It was a rough road.
Toward the end, there were so many antagonists not getting what they deserved, that was a real turn off ... but like I said, it did keep me coming back to see the next episode. I just wish it could have been a bit better of a conclusion in the final episode.

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