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Yoona's acting has major issues so I'm kind of frustrated with this casting, but I'll give this a chance for Lee Jongsuk as several of his dramas are iconic.

Not a fan of how the ML gaslights the FL and has honestly zero respect towards the women around him, and they still try to give him a redemption arc

I am left with so many questions of the ending. Like what did do jitae ultimately say to hyunsoo as he died, what really happened that night, what was going on inside hyunsoo's head when he turned into this lifeless man, did he jump? In my opinion he did jump, and that's why the random end scene with the lawyer was frustrating, I hoped for some kind of retribution for the police officer and prosecution that the lawyer would act out and yet...

This cast is outstanding! Will not miss this one.

This comment had me nodding in agreement! All plot threads come together in this drama, leaving no unanswered questions for the watcher. The pace is good for the story type and it doesn’t try to take on bigger challenges than necessary: as you well put it ”it’s not sensationalist” and it think that’s the charm of it for me.

I watched this for the first time when it aired and never wrote a comment idk why. Rarely a drama has had this hold on me, this is honestly one of the best korean drama I have ever watched! It makes you suspect everyone even as you fall in love with this little found family at the same time. The dynamic that’s formed between the main characters is to die for, Shin Hakyun and Yeo Jingoo outdid themselves in these roles and the watcher is left in awe of their performances every single scene! You will not regret watching this!

They really tried something with this movie, but it just didn’t work. This focuses too much on delivering softp/orn instead of plot and characterisation. The cinematography and music is pretty but that’s about it. Watched it for all the great actors involved but even they couldn’t make it work. A shame.

You guys thank you so much for all your answers ♡♡ I'm really excited to watch this now since it seems it has really made a sturdy spot for itself among cdramas and that's why you all love it so much!! I'm always awaiting for something new and different in cdramas and it seems The Long Ballad has delivered. Can't wait to join in the madness!

This response was so much more than I was expecting! Thank you so much for the elaborate answer. Even though the romance aspect isn’t the focus throughout, you still sold this to me with your description so I’ll definitely be watching this, at least for the well written and mature relationship/plot and strong FL. Thanks!!

does this have a lot of romance? i'm interested to watch this but i want my shows to focus also on romance a lot despite other plots going on

if anyone is wondering if they should watch it, YES YOU SHOULD!!!!! from beginning to the end this drama delivered a great story, great chemistry and amazing cinematography and visual storytelling

thanks for this! i prefer watching dramas without much romance focus so i skipped this until now, and also the age gap really threw me but now i can give this a chance comfortably!

As much as I understand people not liking the ending, I thought the last episode was exceptional as Wayne really outdid himself with his performance and the whole story took on a whole different color. What happened was sudden but it didn't feel out of place to me? Things in life happen fast and there's no certainty of everything going the way we want them to. I'm learning about the outrage that this and Trapped raised just now and I'm really dumbfounded by it and the creators' decision. Too bad, HIStory franchise is unparalleled.

this drama is literally so good, should have higher ratings. does anyone know if the webtoon has been translated somewhere?

i dont think so since its censored

if by wei wing you mean wen qing then im pretty sure the creators said they won’t have a romantic subplot between them in the live action - but idk how trustworthy

i’m super excited for this even though chinese dramas are usually a no for me - mostly for the censorship etc. the two mains imo are super fitting for the roles so far.