The actors are all very good, and though the storyline and pacing are too frequently repetitive and uneven, the series has its moments. There just aren’t enough of them. I actually enjoyed the second lead couple better than the first. Their story was much more interesting. And what’s with all the drunken scenes in this series. That got really sloppy and boring. I ended up yawning, “here we go again” and skimming most of those. The series could have been cut several episodes and focused better. It’s still better than average, though.
Good drama that just misses greatness, but with main leads that are perfect, though I wished for more focus on their characters and their story. Both actors have eyes that say far more than words can summon—and what they tell us is so touching about the characters and the developing story line that not taking the time is a clear mistake by the director and writer. It’s why the series just misses greatness and causes the plot to struggle in spots. Still, it is good, and I enjoyed it. I also liked the charming second leads and wanted to see them developed more as well. I’m hearing there is a second season planned for Sept, so I’m happy that perhaps they will have time to do more developing of the main story—because these two main characters have far more to say—to each other.
As others have pointed out, the picture MDL has posted is awful. Let’s get one of him and those beautiful eyes from “Knight Flower.” Yes, he’s stunning, but he also more than holds his own in every scene, but especially with the brilliant, award winning Honey Lee. This fine young actor just stepped through that door with this series and performance into a brilliant future.
Congratulations “Honey Lee” for winning the Baeksang Best Actress Award for your charming performance in “Knight Flower.” You are one of my favorite actors. ❤️💙❤️
One of my favorites all the way back to “Faith” in 2012 when I first discovered K-Drama (thanks Netflix). Others here have beautifully described her brilliance. I will just love Kim Mi Kyung and settle back with a sigh every time I see her in the cast: “this is going to be good.”
I loved both male leads. But this is a slow, tedious series with an awkward female lead in a poorly written plot. Both male leads were too good for this weak series that slogged along slowly repeating itself with lots of staring and confusion as to what it wanted to be.
The cast is wonderful, and there are several medical stories handled well with empathy and humor when appropriate. The FL is taking a lot of hits in comments, which I understand. She behaves like a little girl with a ridiculous high-pitched voice and constant deep bows, though she’s not at all but in fact a rookie nurse who is kind, hardworking, talented, and learning fast. The FL is an experienced actress and singer, not a child. So for me the annoying behavior in her character belongs to the writer and director. I enjoyed her and the series because of the stories.
Both leads give amazing performances in a beautiful series that remains one of my favorites. Once again, great Korean drama like this one reminds us these talented artists on all levels from writing and directing through acting and stagecraft are at the top of their game.
Korean movies and drama series are so brilliant that when they’re not, because of course they can’t possibly always be, we tend to be more disappointed. That’s what happened for me in this one, especially since season 1 was superb. There is no real core or heart in this one to make me care, and that’s a flaw it never recovers from. Still, there are scenes I do like such as the lovely, slow dance in E7
I have been dipping in, reading the comments throughout this tragic day. The world-wide heartbreak, love, and respect for Lee Sun Kyun has had a common goal: to love this man and to weep together for his untimely passing. It has been a painful day but also blessed, and I hope his family will draw some comfort from the love flowing to them from the millions who love him.
“First of all”, this is about the death of a beloved actor, grief for him, his family, and friends. And many…
The words are in quotes because they’re yours and reveal far more about you than the country and people you attack. This is always the case when one stoops to generalizations.
What matters is this beautiful man and gifted artist, his family and friends.
What matters is this beautiful man and gifted artist, his family and friends.