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Loved him in Startling By Each Step!

I had my reservations about watching this at first as it was a Chinese drama. And a historical one at that. Not the type I normally go for. I was also worried it'd revolve completely around politics. If anyone's been hesitating to try this for the same reasons I assure you that's not the case. Although it dabbles in politics quite a bit, there's much more to this story - romance, drama (of course), and even a bit of comedy, etc. The lead girl is also very head strong which definitely added some brownie points for me. All characters are very well developed and the story for the majority of the time stays true to the facts of the Qing dynasty so you can also find yourself learning a thing or two about their history. Of course I'm only on episode 9 and still have a way to go, but I've already fallen in love with this drama so if you try, who knows, you might too.

I was reluctant to try this at first because it was a J drama and in comparison to K dramas the romance, comedy, and more of the heightened emotions tend to be more subdued. However, although it's still not as obviously dramatic as K dramas, I don't seem to mind it while I watch this drama. They've got a decent dosage of the comedy, romance, and drama without being too over the top (which happens more often in K dramas). So give it a go if you've been hesitating for the same reason I did!

I think a more apt word to describe the ending would be bittersweet. It's sad but in a touching and hopeful sort of way.

You refuse to use the spoiler tag to hide spoilers but you'll use it for random comments...that makes tons of sense.

I think Gong Yoo was the only reason I held out as long as I did :/ The rest of the show was pretty intolerable

It's annoying. You spoil it for others who haven't made it that far into the story yet.

I thought the story was going too slow as well and that barely any progress was being made. I got bored and dropped it. But I'll wait till this drama is over to read some more reviews and decide whether to continue it or not.

Watching episode 5 right now, still can't seem to take as much as a liking as I would have liked to the main female lead. I just can't help but feel irritated with her.

Ahhhh thanks! That really clears it up.

Hmmm...I want to try this but I've been reluctant to this point because it has 45 episodes. I have trouble finishing the normal 16 most of the time. I just lose interest fast. But after reading the positive comments...I think I'll give it a go.

Perfect ensemble cast!

Well I wouldn't generalize it and say it was sending out a message about not being able to live your dreams unless you're slim but rather it reflects the certain standards stars in the entertainment industry are held to: to be slim, beautiful, talented, etc. Of course just because they aren't the perfect image doesn't mean people can't be successful too. There have been many cases. However, it does hold some truth in the what a large number of the society expect of entertainers.

I was just about to comment about the same thing! I don't really understand the title either. I found it completely irrelevant.

Warning: your room may be flooded with tears while you watch this. It was painfully beautiful. Definitely one of my favorites!

I thought so too. Very different from his more aloof self in the first episode. Ah well, a welcomed change! It brought the humor.

Crushing on Choong Sik. Hope to see more of him in the next episode! Also can't wait for Suzy!

Make sure you've got a box of tissues by you when you watch this! I nearly drowned in my own tears. It was very beautiful. A must watch!

Really hope he stars in more dramas! Preferably not another historical one as I don't really take to them. Looking forward to any upcoming projects :D

So glad I watched it! It was beautiful. :')