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I agree with everyone else, this might just be the best drama out of 2014. It was definitely the most meaningful one. There wasn't a single thing to complain about the this drama, the acting, the storyline, the script, the music (except maybe they kept playing Queen's Best Friend at the wrong times IMO).

I loved how they tackled mental health issues in this drama. The therapy sessions combined with correct dosages of medical drugs, and how some people were understanding but some people weren't. This drama really broke my heart in many ways over and over again but it still remained sweet throughout those moments, which is what life is really. That, I think, separates this drama from other melodramas. They managed to find the perfect balance between drama, pain and happiness.

I adored the relationship between the two leads, the friendships and the support system they had built in this house. Finally a Kdrama that isn't afraid of HUGS! Everyone hugged everyone and that was just lovely. I really hope that through this drama people become more curious about mental health and realise that therapy is not for "crazy" people but anyone. It's just about finding a way back to 'normalcy', if I can say that.

**slight spoiler**
I know some people think the ending was too sugar coated but I think that the whole point of this drama is to show that people with mental health can lead happy fulfilling lives as well, even after everything the two brothers went through, they can find their way back to stability with the help of a great support system, so I absolutely adored the ending.

ETA: I get how everyone seems to hate the mom and sister but unless you have been through that position where you have to be the carer for someone your whole like and it's likely it will never end, there is no stop to it, you really can't judge them for how they reacted/lived in wanting their daughter/sister to not put herself through it...again, or even the mom cheating (which is wrong but not hard to empathise with). It's not easy being a carer, and I can't believe anyone who would judge them. First start building a society which is more supportive of mental health issues and a support system for caregivers before jumping onto the judging bandwagon.

Sigh. Not a fan of this lady, she really needs to go back to the start and learn acting. I never find her roles believable. This is purely about her talent, not anything against her. I just find all her acting either non-existent or painfully forced.

Thanks!

Does the acting get any better? I'm at ep 18 and I have to say, no one seems to know how to act and the script is such a mess. I have no idea what the writer is trying to convey in any of the scenes. Does this get any better or should I just drop it now and save myself the pain?

Hi, just wondering if you finished watching it, does it have a happy ending? Thanks!

Does anyone have recommendations for more dramas like this? With happy ending?

This drama.... so many feels *_* *_*

I wasn't too sure when I started this drama, having started a few historical Mainland dramas and being bored to death by dragging/nonsensical plot lines or cringing at the overacting, but this drama is so different from the rest. I struggled through the first episode, but the rest of it was so dramatic I often forgot what time it was.

Although the story is not new, it played out wonderfully as it is so character driven. You really end up loving each member of the group and never want them to separate. This is one of the few dramas where the lack of romance didn't bother me too much (being a romance junkie I usually start losing interest if the romance is lacking). This drama really sucks you into the plot/characters. I even felt for the main villain Bao, at times pitying him, at other times hating him. I thought I wouldn't like Ruyi's character much but the last few episodes made me admire her so much that I actually felt (for a brief moment) that Li Ge should remain single.

Thumbs up to the writer, the way Li Ge would solve cases, or find a way out of a tricky situation was always fascinating. The chemistry between the four heros is amazing, as is their (often) deadpanned delivery of humorous lines. Sure there are plot holes in this drama, but the acting and overall story more than make up for it. I really hope if they make a sequel (as someone commented below), they manage to keep the charm of this season. Wonderful wonderful drama !

I REALLY HOPE THIS IS TRUE

"many of the so-called scandals you see in dramas are meant to cast female characters in a bad light (e.g. as manipulative golddiggers for instance) and they portray the male character as an innocent saint "-THIS THIS THIS

(sorry forgot to add how much agree with that statement).

@cinnamaroll Thank you for this comment. I didn't know how to word what was wrong with that comment and you managed to put it so eloquently. I find it quite depressing how in cases like these there will always be someone who says "she could have started it" or "she could have done it to herself" (as implied some comments above). Do people not understand how hard it is already for women to report abuse cases? Often women only report as a last resort and that too after experiencing it for far too long. These victim blaming comments don't help anyone, rather they just feed to a society that already makes it difficult for women to find any justice in a broken system.

The fact that he admitted to hitting her once is evidence enough that this guy needs to face jail time and even more get some therapy for anger management issues. I am just glad the girl managed to pull herself out of what could have been a destructive cycle for years to come within a few months (though that doesn't discount the horrible things she has had to experience in the those few months). I hope she recovers and he get's not only the punishment he rightly deserve but the counseling he needs.

What really worries me about these cases are the obsessive fangirling comments that often come out when these type of stories break. The "he is my idol so he can do no wrong" or worse still "she should feel lucky he hit her, I would love to be hit by him". I wonder if the people behind these comments realise what exactly they are saying when they type these things. It's a complete acceptance of assault just because someone is famous/good looking. It's frightening and extremely disturbing. Just because he is famous doesn't in anyway excuse the fact that he has committed a crime. IMO it's fine to fan girl (I do it) but never to the point where you becoming forgiving of crimes committed by these people.

Your comment is so spot on. I am really disturbed by this obsessive fan culture where heinous CRIMES such as assault are brushed aside by fan-girls/boys. It's distressing to see so many of these comments come from young girls who are seemingly ok with the idea of a grown man beating/raping another woman simply because he is an idol. I hope it's something that they grow up to realise is far more wrong than they previously thought.

Hi! Did you manage to find a place with all the subs? I swear I never realised C-dramas had such a problem with subs cause I'm so used to K/j dramas being subbed so fast!

Yay!! Thanks!

Would you call it a happy ending? I'm in the mood for something happy.

This is such a hilarious detective drama. Sato and Watabe's combination and chemistry is perfect. They really are in sync with each other. As it was coming to an end I kept wishing there was a second season to this, I would love to watch more of them together. Their bantering was perfectly timed. A really fun detective show that is easy to watch.

One of the very few Kdrama that managed to not ruin the ending. There was no sense of rushing, no sense of things left unsaid or unfinished stories. Just a very cute romcom with really good chemistry between the male leads. One of my favourite things is that both the leads had to work on their issues individually as well as together. Agree with everyone that this is one of the better dramas out of 2014!

Oh and Han Groo is an awesome actress. I'm totally a fan of hers now, I already liked her from Killer K but now I adore her ! Hope she does more fun projects like this one soon.

Ah yet another drama lacking subs. Anyone know where I can watch this with eng subs (not viki cause it doesn't play in my region...)

An adorable romcom that doesn't try to be anything else. This was such a joy to watch and I will definitely be feeling the withdrawal symptoms for a while. I am an even bigger fan of Seo In Guk now because his acting was fantastic in this. This was one of the rare romcoms where the comedic scenes made me laugh out loud (kudos to the writers, it's not easy to have such scenes in nearly every episode throughout the drama). The romance, the bromance, the sisterly love the family love, the colleagues (so glad that the other female colleagues weren't mean jerks), everyone was just wonderful. It's definitely going to be something I will keep coming back to as my feel good drama. 8.5! Hope TvN keeps making these awesome dramas!

Aw, good guide. She was the first Korean Actress I thought was beautiful and charming. Some of her dramas have been not that great (I really really like you) But even if the story line sucks her acting is always the thing that pulls you in!