This drama is a definite Must-Watch - especially if you like 'Noona Romances' - this drama had me hooked from the very first episode, it was very sweet, corny, cheesy and cute! It had me laughing several times with the scenes of Soo Cheol & Dong Ha and giggling when it came to Ji Yeon and Dong Ha. The romance was very natural and sweet with lots of cheesy moments and the bromance on this drama was probably the best I have ever seen on a drama; and it had some of the cutest kisses I've ever seen on a drama ;)
Cast: Everyone did a splendid job in their roles. I loved Dong Ha, Ji Yeon, & Soo Cheol (more commonly known as 'spinach').
Music: was great, I loved all of the songs and all the special effects music.
Re-watch Value: 10/10 - it's definitely a drama I will want to re-watch again!

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I've wanted to watch this drama for years and now that I finally have my curiosity about it is gone, but honestly I think it was a waste of my time.... my otp for this drama didn't work out, but besides that it was just too 'melo' for me, and it felt like the characters just kept going around in circles - from episode 1 to the end it just seemed 'stagnant' to me - I watched the first 13 episodes all the way through and then skipped and watched the last episode b/c I got the sinking feeling that it wasn't going to turn out like I wanted it to... it was a real disappointment....
Story: very cliché I've seen several dramas like it but better made than this one - obviously this one is a lot older than other ones I've seen but it wasn't very engaging - had a very "depressed" feel to it throughout the entire drama - the only highlight for me was seeing Lee Dong Wook appear on screen.
Cast: can't say I liked anyone except for Lee Dong Wook and his girlfriends characters - I kinda liked RSW's character but I hated the fact that he smoked ALL the time (literally in like every single scene he was in) - I never liked the 'rat' guy (yes I think he resembles a rat) he was way too cold and unfeeling - his emotions do not get displayed on his face....
Music: was probably the only thing I actually liked on this drama - the 1 theme song and all the café bgm's
Re-watch value: never gonna happen....

It's sad b/c I was really hoping this drama would be like the drama 'Truth/Honesty' - but it wasn't at all....

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When I first started watching this drama I thought it was going to be different than what is really was b/c I read the synopsis which really misleads you - she doesn't get married for a long time and the one who is really "hiding" and showing true colors only to one person was Taejeong Not the leading lady - although she lied to people too - This drama was an easy watch - I could easily watch episodes back to back no problem and the build up was good, the only problem I had was that certain situations that took place were a bit unbelievable - I mean you've got to be stupid to do some of the things they did but that aside as it is a drama and there wouldn't be that many episodes if things went the way they realistically should have...It was a good enjoyable drama from beginning to end - the last few episodes lacked something but the ending was still worth it.
Cast: my favorite character was Jiseok (Kwon Yool) - he looked best to me when his bangs stayed ON his forehead lol - all I wanted throughout this drama was for him to be happy. Seonyu (Yoon So Yi) annoyed me sometimes with the way her brain worked and the way she'd reason things out - but I liked her most of the time - she too looked best with her hair down. Jihui was a good person who deceived herself basically and I didn't like her for a short while but she redeemed herself in the end for me...I loved the grandma and Hyeonsu ;) Aran was pretty spiteful throughout most of the drama, as for Seonyu's aunt and uncle - her aunt was fine most of the time, her uncle though - those faces he would make - all I can say is "oh boy stop" - I loved her cousin Gijin - super handsome and cool ;)
Music: I don't remember anything except for the intro/outro ....
Re-watch: not likely - good for a one time watch though.

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I thoroughly enjoyed this drama from beginning to end :D Every episode had me laughing, several scenes made me go "awwwww" at times I felt awkward for thinking that - I was like 'but he's 14! - but he's 25 now - but he's still 14! but he's so mature for a 14yr old!!!' lol - back and forth all the time - I basically had to ignore my brain half the time - you just have to enjoy this drama for what it is and not think too heavily on this matter lol
Storyline: was great, the writers knew what they were doing, if you like 'Noona Romances' then you'd be in for a treat with this one - so many funny situations took place and episode 1's ending had me rolling with laughter lol
Music: Love...Goodbye by Junsu was the memorable song - but the annotations and sound effects were the best on this drama lol
Cast: everyone played their roles well, and no one got on your nerves too much lol
If you ever watched Tom Hanks movie way back called "Big" and liked it but wanted a happier ending - then this is the drama for you ;)
Re-watch Value: I'll be sure to re-watch this drama sometime in the future - it was really good and hilarious too! the thinks the lead guy does - could only come from the mind of a 14 yr old - simply Brilliant!

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I really liked Kim Soo Ro (the Iron King) I think it is my 4th favorite Saguk <3
The story is about a man who was basically "taken" at birth - he lived believing someone else was his parents - while people fight him and his "different values" he fights back.
Cast: Ji Sung (Kim Soo Ro) I liked him a lot, I loved how he viewed things and how his beliefs never seemed to waver - he also had a strong sense of loyalty for one woman. there are two women in his life - one I didn't like (you'd find out later by watching the drama why she isn't acceptable) and the other woman who was always silently by his side (who I loved a lot) - I thought the romance between them was beautiful (even if it did get a late start by him - hers came early on).
Music: usual Saguk music - I can't really remember as it has been awhile since I've watched this drama now...
Re-watch Value: I really want to re-watch this drama at some point -

Either way I think this is a beautiful love story and development of a new land by Kim Soo Ro

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I have to say this was the BEST Korean Movie I have ever seen, it's not choppy, it has a nice flow and the acting is superb <3 I decided to watch this movie b/c of So Ji Sub and Han Hyo Joo in early 2013 via YT.
So Ji Sub looked really good all rough and sexy and Han Hyo Joo was really pretty on here :)
I loved how their love story developed, it was sweet and romantic - their pasts are entangled.... it's just beautiful <3

I've watched it twice already and my sister even bought it for me :D the dvd version however cuts a couple scenes that the YT version still has (I wish it didn't but it does...)

I'd definitely recommend you watch this movie - and this is coming from a person who isn't too keen on Asian movies :)

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This movie has been in my plan to watch list since I watched Autumn in My Heart drama - I had always heard people rave about this movie and I'm always hearing how popular Won Bin is in Korea - I had no idea why though (he's really handsome - yes) he doesn't really have any main roles in dramas and he hasn't been in a drama in so long - anyways, I decided to watch this drama today and I was captivated (my eyes were glued to the screen) this is definitely one of Korea's better "put together" movies as it felt like I was watching an American movie like 'Nick of Time' instead of the chopped up drama Asian movies usually are...the action was great - Won Bin and the little girl were amazing, the only problem I had with this drama is that there was TOO much swearing (Nick of Time had that too) and it was really really gruesome - I mean I thought Ninja Assassin was gory but this movie even though I liked it (to a certain extent) was almost unbearable to watch without gagging - *there is cussing in just about every scene, one time nudity on a dead woman < that was not pleasant to see* - and the ending was for me "okay" I mean I really was hoping for a "better" ending than the one they left me with....other than those issues it was a great action movie where Won Bin's character really took charge to find the little girl he cared for.
Re-watch Value: Slim, I don't think I will be re-watching this movie - just b/c it's a little hard to handle with all the issues going on - can kinda give me the creeps about people in this world - so many sick and twisted people....

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I really liked this drama when I watched it. so far I've watched it twice and have bought it on dvd as well. I believe this was the first drama I saw Choi Ji Woo in - after seeing her in this drama I continued to watch other dramas with her in it.
Storyline: Follows the story of an innocent girl who was the daughter of a rich families chauffeur - the daughter of the rich family Shin Hee didn't like her b/c the man she had her eye on for a spouse Hyun Woo was interested in the chauffeur's daughter Ja Young - while she watches their relationship blossom she gets filled with jealously and schemes with another man to separate them - during this process she ends up causing an accident that she blames Ja Young for doing - Ja Young sets out to reveal the "truth" (hint name of drama) lol - and to win back the man she loves.
Music: it's been a while since I've watched this drama but I believe their is at least one song I remember and liked a lot....
Re-watch Value: is a sure thing b/c I've already re-watched it and I still have fond memories of this drama - I really enjoyed watching it.
Cast: everyone played their roles very well.

If you liked Winter Sonata (even though the stories are different) you might like this drama.

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I'm a sucker for old romantic dramas like this one <3 I was captivated from the very first episode and couldn't stop watching ;) There were so many sweet romantic moments between Jong Soo and Jeong Won, whenever I saw them together I'd get all giggly and have this huge smile on my face the whole time ;) I could say this drama made me feel good <3
The story is slightly different than what the "description" says - he wasn't really "climbing to the top", basically he deception stemmed from anger, and as you'd find out watching the drama, he never planned to hang on to his lies forever.
Cast: Jong Soo (Shin Dong Wook) was a kindhearted, sincere and loveable guy - I loved his character and I loved every moment of him with Jeong Won (Han Ji Hye) - the girl he was in love with <3
There were other characters I didn't like in the drama - mainly because of their "clinginess" but they came through in the end and I ended up liking them, you know how that goes...
Music: was beautiful - I especially remember 2 songs in particular (I don't know what they are called, but one was sung by a female and the other one by a male with the verse that says "don't let me go" in it).
Re-watch Value: I will surely be re-watching this drama in the future.
This drama gave me the same "warm" feeling that 'Save the Last Dance for Me" did.
If you like romantic drama's with a hint of revenge and deception in it - then I'd definitely recommend you watch this drama ;)

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This drama is one of my favorite romance dramas ever, I first watched it in 2012 I think, and the re-watched it again in 2013 - and finally I bought it <3
The story was really nice from the beginning to the end, I love how they met and how their relationship developed. To me this drama depicted the true "strength" of love - no matter what other people were telling them to do, they stayed true to their feelings. The poor guy (Ji Sung) loses his memory twice in this drama lol, the first is how he got to meet (Eugene)'s character, and the second time is when he forgot about her and the life he lived with her, when she comes back into his life however - the feelings are still there and it is beautiful to see how they are drawn to each other again (obviously she knows who he is, it's just him that doesn't remember).
Like there is on other dramas like: Stairway to Heaven, Tree of Heaven, 49 Days ectra - there is a significant necklace that holds their memories <3
Cast: is amazing, Ji Sung played his role really well and he was the handsomest I've ever seen him in a drama (p.s - this is also the drama where he met his wife Lee Bo Young). Eugene plays her role exceptionally well too (been a fan of hers longer than his).
Music: is to Live for! my favorite songs (there are 2 versions of each - one in Korean and one in English): Give My Love and Our Love Will Always Last by: Edward Chun - they are beautiful in both versions <3
Re-watch Value: is a sure thing - since I've already re-watched it and can re-watch it again anytime <3
The title of this drama is revealed somewhere in the middle of the drama - it's really neat (and based of the original song)

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I really enjoyed this drama even though it seems most people didn't, you have to take each individual's thoughts and situations into your own mind while watching this drama or you could make wrong judgments too soon. I found this drama to be very unique and at first I didn't want to watch it b/c it was about an affair - but when I decided to watch it, it turned out to me far more than I was expecting - it shows just how much damage an affair can to do to a persons emotions, how it can affect them, and the people around them - plus is shows people how to receive healings for those wounds afflicted to them - I think this drama taught a great lesson.
Cast: my favorite character in this drama was Kim Sung Soo (Lee Sang Woo) I found him to be the most loving, compassionate, hurt person during this drama, of course he too has his flaws and has made similar mistakes - but he has learned from them and tries to be a better man - even through his struggle of whether or not he should get a divorce.
My second favorite character was: Song Mi Kyung - she was the wife to the other male lead on the drama - she struggled with being "perfect" and that of course never let her show her hurts and true self - basically she lived beating herself up inside everyday while trying to show a happy appearance - which is what she thought everyone wanted her to show. I found her character to be strong, wise but yet foolish, hurt and desiring love.
There was also Kim Sung Soo & Na Eun Jin's daughter whom I loved very much.
As for the other 2 main characters I didn't like them much as they never really felt "apologetic" for their sins they committed against their spouses - one (the woman) was way too "pity me" type and that got on my nerves a lot (but she made up for herself in the end) the other character (the guy) was way to arrogant and always thought he was right - he basically never sincerely apologized for his actions - he believed he was right and no one should judge him for it - that angered me a lot - I never really liked him at all.
Side Characters: there was Mi Kyung's brother and Na Eun Jin's sister who formed a relationship - as you can imagine there would be a struggle with their relationship - but I really loved it - they were special to me. Plus Na Eun Jin's parents relationship was really great to see.
Music: was really good - although a couple of times I thought the song was inappropriate for some scenes they added the song to - my favorite song (that I still listen to) is: I Love You by (the girl from Clazziquai)
Basically if you are interested in dramas that show things very uniquely and from all perspectives then you should watch this show - but don't be too biased when doing so - or you may hate people wrongly.
Re-watch value: for me it is a 10 - I will definitely re-watch this drama someday and even buy it if it becomes available.

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Well this drama took me for a ride the past 4 days....
for me the first 10 episodes were good but slow paced, I felt bored a couple of times (not enough to not keep watching) but by episode 11 I was glued to the screen... although the ending wasn't satisfactory for me..... I really wanted a different ending.... I'm glad I watched it, but I won't be watching this again.
Cast: Jo Hyun Jae's role was my favorite as he played Han Kang - I loved him to pieces <3 I loved Ji Hyun 2nd best....then the Scheduler, I really liked him too. I didn't really care for the other characters - they were all important to the drama but I didn't really like them.
Music was excellent, I think I liked every single song (especially the one that kept singing: Nunmulinanda (something about tears))
The point to the show I guess is to live you life to the fullest without regrets but to me the point didn't make sense b/c of how they ended it - kinda feels like "what was the point of going through all of this if they were going to do what they did in the end...." so to me it made the show a little pointless but that's just my personal opinion.
the end left me feeling disappointed....
Re-watch value = 0 - I won't be re-watching this drama - one time was enough for me....

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I loved every second of this drama, I was interested in watching it for Park Hae Jin, then after watching Angel Eyes, I found out Lee Sang Yoon was in it too and Lee Bo Young - and I love all these actors, so I finally decided to watch it - and I am SO glad I did :D I have stayed up late several nights till around 3am just to keep watching ? I loved all the characters - including the "elder" actors - some family dramas you skip a lot but this one is one of the really good ones where you don't skip at all ? I loved Sangu & Hojeong's relationship but even more so I loved Seo Young and Ujae's relationship - I have cried in both good and painful times with them - so many tears, so much laughter and smiles - great writing! thank you!!!!!!

Each of the characters make you feel for them - the main "stressed" point of this drama was "don't think only from your own perspective (how you were raised and how you think) but think from others perspectives - don't judge others actions based on what you believe is right and wrong - we all grow up different and that shapes who we are.

Music was so good - especially the instrumental they put with Hojeong's scenes - it was perfect.

This drama is going in my Masterpiece collection :D <3

If you love Family dramas but are hesitant to start watching this - don't be - watch it NOW - it's that good!

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I just finished watching this drama for the 2nd time.
I laughed just as much as I did the first time I watched this drama, it is very entertaining.
Enrique - Que Geum was my favorite character of all - SO adorable! Dok Mi reminded me of myself - just like she did the first time I watched it - I could relate to her a lot.
Music: not so memorable except for maybe 2 songs...
Cast: everyone played their parts well - Enrique, Dok Mi, Part-timer, & Panda eyes were my favorite characters in that order.

If you haven't watched this drama before - definitely watch it if you like to laugh and like a lighthearted story.

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this drama special has "quiet" feel to it, lots of emotions displayed throughout, maybe a slight "heavy" feel to it as well - almost makes you feel like you are them carrying the burden that they carry....
Overall I did enjoy this drama, it was short enough to keep me watching and the ending even though it wasn't what I wanted, it wasn't terrible and at the last minute it left me with a feeling of "hope".....
I wouldn't watch it again b/c it's not the type of show I'd want to re-watch but I definitely would say watch this drama if you've never seen it before.
Cast: Yun Woo Jin was my favorite character (he was also the reason I decided to watch this drama special). His acting was excellent :D
It was my first time seeing the actress but she played her role really well too.
Music: nothing special

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