Horribly written Characters.

I'll start with the positives.

Directing & Pacing: 7/10
This drama has a 7/10 speed rating when it comes to the pacing. The story is constantly moving with only a few draggy scenes.

Original Soundtracks: 6/10
The OSTs though not the most catchiest, includes melodies which are towards the cute and charming side.

Acting: 6.5/10
The acting is passable though the male lead doesn't seem to be able to express sadness adequately. The female lead UEE does a better job.
The villains like the lead's stepmother and sister-in-law also manages to act like selfish brainless despicable brats, hence the actresses behind those characters did a great job.
The actor of Doran's Father also shows a skillful level of emotions.

Now for the negatives:
Story & Script: 0/10
The step-mother's hatred for Doran (UEE) was at least logical. The Sister-in-Law's (Daya) hatred for Doran (UEE) was illogical.

Daya marries into the family in the first few episodes, instead of wishing to live alone with her husband, she chooses to live with her in-laws. (Unusual)

Throughout the series, her main goal is to be the "Woman of the House" and to be the successor to her "Mother-in-Law". (Illogical)

Daya is hellbent at giving Doran a bad time, constantly stomping over her because of the above illogical reason. It is as if her character was written for the sole purpose of being a hate machine. The reason for that hatred is poorly planned and written.

Doran also gets stomped by her step mother and step sister throughout the series, and repeatedly forgives them? Spineless, brainless. (Illogical)

Overall Summary:
After 37 episodes, we'll start to wonder what exactly is the writer trying to convey? At this point the message is that it is "Okay to be a Door Mat and get taken advantage off". The series attempts to fuel the viewer's addiction and attention by drawing out sympathy towards Doran. This only achieves annoyance and frustration as we see Doran constantly forgiving those who constantly hurts her. There is no karma towards the villains. All it takes for the villains to be forgiven of their wrongdoings are further scheming and/or apologies at the end.

If you choose to experience this series, be warned of the above. This series is not a short one, hence it will be time-consuming to complete.

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I picked up this drama because of Park Min Young

Park Min Young's Character "Lee In Ah" seems to serve no purpose in this show. She glues herself to the main Character "Seo Jin Woo" played by Yoo Seung Ho, from episode 1 and seems to sympathize with him and his father just because her father thought that they are innocent and might have been framed.

In the real world, there is 0% chance such a person would risk their well-being for someone they've just met, not to mention, side with someone who's parent has been accused of murder.

Her character has been rushed into the plot with no build up. They should have written a more believable way for her to understand Seo Jin Woo's side of the story, before risking herself for his sake.

I'm still a fan of Park Min Young, as when she is casted right like in City Hunter and Dr Jin, she is an amazing actress, her cuteness is the icing on the cake. This show is decent but not the best, if you turn off a portion of your brain, you might enjoy it. The pacing is alright.

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