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This would have been quite enjoyable without a certain character. I've never encountered a more stupid and ridiculous antagonist. She lies when she opens her mouth and it's just plain annoying to watch since the other characters don't learn their lessons and just keep falling for her tricks. I really love the main couple, but had to drop this, because there was too much makjang going on and I didn't want to watch something that would make my blood boil all the time.

Oh really? That would be so cool, if they follow the books then :D He's ridiculously charming in his shameless attempts to pursue An Di.

Thank you so much for writing this article! I couldn't agree more with everything you said. This drama definitely deserves more attention. I still can't believe that it aired 11 years ago given the fact that cinematography, acting and storyline were just on point and what we're used to now, but for that time it's exceptionally good (even the fashion!). Sung Yu Ri and Hyun Bin did a marvellous job in this one and just look at the picture, Hyun Bin's character is so cool there. I also loved the reference to the same named fairytale throughout the whole drama as it gives off quite an unique and somehow magical vibe.
I'd say that it's a must watch not only for melo fans, but also for those who want to see a good romance drama in line with Nicholas Sparks love stories :)

Yes, it has! And imo a very satisfying and beautiful one.

Lol yes it is, but imo it is quite obvious from the beginning how the journey will end. Still it's very beautiful and worth watching just for the amazing acting alone.

Me too :) As much as I love Wang Kai, I couldn't watch more than two episodes of this drama. I mean everything is so predictable and full of clichés, what a waste of talent.

This drama is one of the best modern C-dramas I've seen so far. All characters were greatly written with so much depth and layers, it's such a joy to watch. I also loved the humour in this as it never fails to loosen up the overall more serious tone. But it's in no way dark or melodramatic, the story is really very heartwarming and inspiring. Highly recommended, if you like to see character developments and one of the craziest, flawed, and therefore most interesting heroes ever.

Just finished binge-watching all aired episodes and what a nice surprise! This drama is absolutely amazing. Lee Sung Kyung's and Nam Joo Hyuk's acting is on point, their chemistry and interactions so natural. I don't know how they do this, but the romance is seriously one of the cutest without all the typical clichés.

Beautifully written review as always :) I really like this drama, because it reminds me so much of the relationship between my grandmother and my mother. They also didn’t talk to each other for like a decade. It wasn’t until my mother would bring us, the grandchildren, along that all things from the past were forgiven and forgotten. That’s why I was deeply moved while watching this, it’s indeed very insightful and true to life.

Thanks so much Marooya! Glad to hear that ^^ It's really such an original and beautiful drama that is definitely worth your time.

Really nice slice-of-life movie. It may be slow paced at times, but as the story unfolds you'll get to see an emotional climax that is definitely worth the watch.

Sooo much love for this drama <3 I've only got one ep left and I'm not yet ready to part with it ;_;

Can't wait for this one... Finally we get to see women sticking together and not bitching around to get the guy ;) And of course Wang Kai's first rom-com *_*

I guess that depends on the leap in time, if Black's the father or not. Hopefully they don't stick to The Count of Monte Cristo too much. As far as I remember, there wasn't a love interest like Swan, he only returns with a servant to take his revenge. So they might as well change the story in this regard.

Honestly, it wasn't until ep 35 onwards that I was completely swept off my feet either. But the character developments and the epic sword fights were so worth the watch.

Me too :) I dropped this a while ago, because I couldn't understand a thing what they're talking about and thought that it was really boring... And now I just need to hear the names Moo Hyul or Lee Bang Ji and I'm screaming inside lol.

You can watch it, if you want an easy watch with some great scenary, good looking actors and beautiful OST where you don't have to think too much. Don't watch it, if you want sth with substance. In that case I would recommend you to watch Battle of Changsha. It's Chinese, but one of the best war dramas I've seen.

The beginning was just so so, but after 7 or 8 episodes I got totally hooked on this drama. I really loved the main characters. It doesn't happen very often in a drama that the male lead is evil and Bae Soo Bin did an amazing job on this. He shows Woon Taks complex character so well. You hate him for all the awful things that he has done, but at the same time you're fascinated by his deep love for his wife which is almost bordering on obsession.
It's such a pity that the drama got cut off. Nevertheless I think that they wrapped it up very nicely given the circumstances and I don't regret to have watched this as the latter half was very thrilling and addicting :)

I think people are too impatient... This is a revenge drama. They have to turn Ji Won's world upside down first and set the stages for the whole revenge thing before the main plot can even take place.
Anyway, I'm really looking forward to see him undergo a change after finding out the truth :)

Lol. This is like kindergarten. Must be a DOTS fan XD