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So true! I think the success of this drama relies on the two main leads' superb performances, as well as its masterful combination of comic, sarcastic and emotional situations.

I totally second that!

I really love Baek Jin Sang's self-reflection process! Awkward, unexperienced, blatant, hilarious but so honest and emotional that makes me root for him all the way!

OK, you got me! I watched it twice when I watched the episode for the first time... but afterwards, I lost counting :D

I really love that almost everything in this drama is the exact opposite of the typical case in drama-world:
* the rich is a woman -mature, divorced, not arrogant, not ill-mannered, without a tragic past,
* the secretary is not a servile flatterer, constantly physically or verbally bullied by her boss,
* the chauffeur is not the parents' or company's spy, or the outlaw person for every dirty job,
* the ex- is not plotting any kind of revenge, or fighting or bad-mouthing his ex-
But I said I love almost everything, because we have the manipulative, abusive, bitchy mother and ex-mother-in-law to make our blood boil...

Funny, heartwarming and out of the box, this film’s message -through Chie's unique way of expressing herself and her view of the world- is that every relationship is unique and that communication, understanding and a healthy sense of humor are vital to a successful marriage!

A decent revenge drama, with an excellent acting, especially from Kim Hae Sook and Lee Kyung Young, both of whom delivered some strong emotional moments.
There were some plot holes, some dragging episodes, some frustrating illogical events, but overall it was interesting and entertaining.
Special kudos to Oh Dae Hwan, who delivered one of the best support police officers I've ever seen in k-dramaland: Oh Bong Sam was not dumb, not alcoholic, not violent, not 'dirty' but refreshing and cute!

An atmospheric, silent, soothing yet intense journey of a 'challenged' love and a novel, with equally elegant performances from both leads.

Thanks a lot!

I haven't heard the term McGuffin before, so you caught me by surprise with this new interesting topic of yours! Now my lazy self hopes for you to write a new article, in your unique, delightful way, about other McGuffins in Asian dramas ;p

What I forgot to mention is that your article is by no means a horrible attempt but, on the contrary, a very successful one!
Looking forward to your next article :)

It's a dark and bizarre movie, not for everyone...

Mine too! I rewatched this scene twice and I was giggling like a schoolgirl!

The first k-drama I've ever watched was "Secret Garden", so Huyn Bin has a special place in my heart, too!

Dear @Ami, thank you very much for your hard efforts, not only to translate in English these beautiful lyrics, but also to interpret in the most poetic way their meaning and successfully depict the atmosphere of each c-drama.
I really liked your introduction to Chinese, one of the most ancient living languages in the world, thus challenging due to its wide linguistic context, grammatical phenomena, dialects, accents and so on...
I totally admire you for being able to convey the depth and complexity of the Chinese language, and this comes from someone who speaks a similarly 'difficult' language - after all, it's all Greek to me! ;D

Can I just say that I love how beautifully has Huyn Bin matured?
And that I'm so glad he's back in K-dramaland?

Almost certain that Baek Jin Sang will be my fave male character of this year!
Never fails to impress me with his expressions and reactions...

So much wasted potential...

When a Ray of Sunlight met the Snow Queen...
… or when Fire met Ice...

It could have been much better with this cast, but it felt somehow 'procedural' and rushed - not that inspiring for such a real tragic love story...