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Could y'all please hide stuff like this under a spoiler? I accidentally read those posts before watching the new episodes and it sorta ruined the surprise for me.

Pretty much the only show that only gets better with time. Beginning was mediocre, middle extremely entertaining and now we're on a roll with mystery and plot-twists. I'm loving it. Cannot wait for the next episodes, I wish I could binge the rest, ahhhh.

You'll be in for a surprise in ep 17 and 18 then ;)

I was ready to drop it after episode 4, but people said it'd get better so I kept watching. And it really does get much better! I binged everything in two days~

I agree, I just want some more character development for her. Maybe it's all part of a greater plan, but she's being so mean to the people who helped her along the way. Not impressed!

Omo, I have to say, I had little expectations for this drama, but apart from the somewhat draggy beginning, it's been extremely entertaining! I love that it never gets repetitive with constant shuffling of the cards so to speak. I just hope for more character development for Na Eon in the final episodes. Chemistry is amazing, too. Now I hope the rest will not disappoint. Currently a 8.5 in my books.

I have to say, though some sudden turns for certain characters aren't entirely believable and I did not love the ending. I wish they had addressed the ridiculous rules for widows and divorcees, annulling her marriage did nothing to change that. The father and his mob got off too lightly. I also thought the separation between the two leads in the final episode was not emotional enough. Her telling him to be happy and live on without her sounded too rehearsed and she was smiling the entire time (I get why, because she told him to live on with a smile), yet I couldn't actually feel their pain. I am MOST upset about the final scene though. I mean, seriously, he had her in his arms already, could they not have given us just one second of a kiss? Urgh, not satisfying.

I just finished the drama, it was extremely enjoyable. A good mix of comedy, suspense and romance. I am actually surprised that it's not listed as romance, because even though there's a lack of skinship, there's a lot of chemistry between the leads and a cute story for the SL couple.
I loved the first half more than the second, because I felt like the court politics and intrigues were something I've repeatedly seen in other dramas and there should have been another surprise factor to drive the show (from the middle on you know all about the bad guys and it's just about when and how they'll get what they deserve). Even so, it doesn't drag too much and ends on a good note. Cute and mostly lighthearted historical drama that should not be taken too seriously. Very happy we got a kick-ass female heroine in a leading role. 8/10

There is a classic movie from 1955 with the same title, in which a rich gentleman anonymously pays for the education of a younger woman he met by chance. Since then, 'Daddy Long Legs' is basically a synonym for a benefactor - aka someone who supports you financially (who often but not always remains anonymous).

Oh, also old but really good is Yong Pal. The FL is extremely unforgiving in that one (and rightfully so!)

It's old and the romance is extremely outdated, but I do love City Hunter for revenge. Probably also holds a place in my heart because it was one of the first kdramas I watched.

Goblin age gap was 12 years, this one 26 lol Not really comparable...

Personally it's not about whether FL is older than ML or not, but it's about the extend of the age gap. The actress here is 52, twice the age of Eun Woo, who's 26. He literally could be her son. My parents had me when they were early 20s, so ugh, I can really not get on board with that. It would be the same if ML was the old guy and FL half his age. Well, let's see, I hope it's not a romance drama.
Also, before someone lashes out at me: I know there are couples with age gaps as large as theirs. In fact, some of my friends have been in such relationships, and although none of them lasted, I always respected their choices and partners. On screen, though, it's just not my cup of tea.

Yes, it's too bad, really. Nevertheless was such a great show. I can see how it's not everyone's cup of tea, it was a bold choice and something entirely different from 'usual' K-drama land. There was too much unnecessary hate in my opinion. Oh well, to each their own, I suppose, as long as people remain polite.

Also, to everyone saying Song Kang cannot do comedy: Just because the drama has comedy as a genre, doesn't mean every character has to be funny. In fact, Gu Won here has lived for more than 200 years as a demon and has a cold demeanor towards 'insignificant human beings'. He admits that he enjoys human creations but despises humans for their greed and lack of will, which leads their souls to give in to temptation after 'only a couple of years of hardships'. He explains he turned away from good and became 'evil' because he continuously had to witness their corruption and the world slowly falling apart. So if a scene with Gu Won is supposed to be funny, it's rather due to his lack of humor and stony facade, and it works quite well. Later on, as he spends more time with Do Hee and tunes in to human emotions, he adapts a childish side, which is refreshing though. I for my part cannot find fault with Song Kang's acting in the comedy aspect.

I don't really get all the hate. I am halfway through the drama (just finished episode 9), and I absolutely love it. The first three episodes or so were phenomenal, and while the middle part has become somewhat predictable, it's still a delight to watch. I love the characters, the music and cinematography, the balance between comedy, romance and drama. Yes, some things are typical K-drama, but that doesn't necessarily have to be a bad thing. Even if it all goes to hell now (pun intended), I don't regret watching it up to this point and thoroughly enjoyed it. I recommend everyone to just give it a shot and just mentally prepare to be let down by the second half... Trust me, the first half is still gold.

I am struggling to keep going with this. I'm at episode 7 and had to force myself to make it so far. It's weird, because I like the characters, and I think the premise is good, but there's just no spark here at all. I don't see the romance, the mystery is meh, and while I love Eun Bin's singing voice, I hate that they pre-recorded everything, even the 'live' jam sessions (like, was I supposed to feel anything when she sang around the campfire, because I really didn't...). The first episode was stellar, the shared traumatic past of the leads so emotional and sad, I loved 'fallen' Ran Joo and sassy Woo Hak... So I don't know what happened, but I just cannot get on board with where the show is going. I also have serious SLS, how am I supposed to root for Bo Geol when he's stony-faced and Woo Hak is such a charmer? Think i'm gonna put this on hold and see if I ever feel like continuing...

Well, yes, that's for sure, that's how they overlapped two images and such. But even with digital editing, one can only do so much if it's a shitty and badly exposed photo from a cheap camera. It'd be like trying to turn a pixelated 360p video into 4K lol Simply not possible.

I binged it in one day up to episode 10 and loved it. Episodes 11 and 12 are disappointing. It's turning from romance-revenge-comedy into the worst makjang. Like, how are there STILL more ruthless, despicable trash (human) beings without a conscience introduced every episode? I wish they had scrapped the arc of the ex-fiance b*tch, it's just ridiculous at this point. The show is serious and sad enough without even more of that... Hope the final 4 episodes will make up for it, but I don't have much hope.

Hm, I have to say I disagree. While it's true that he masks his emotions more often than not (especially in the first couple of episodes, but it's his character), you can feel his sincerity in his words and actions and his eyes reveal everything he feels. It's subtle, but his gaze and the way his eyebrows knit when he has to keep himself from doing something he'd regret, are quite telling. I think their chemistry developed over time, and the more he didn't allow himself to give into his desires, the more it hurt. Their first kiss speaks volumes, and I don't see how one could call it emotionless or without chemistry.