I plowed through this drama real fast, I was so into it and it captured my attention at every moment especially by episode 6+ The chemistry between the leads - especially the male leads So Ji Sub and Yoon Kye Sang, I loved seeing them go from rivals to best friends. This drama is a masterpiece for anyone who is interested in the Korean War (or if your a war drama/movie fan - I'm usually not if that's all its about, but this drama has so much to offer - it gives you romance, Bromance (strong binding bromance), friendship, loyalty, strength, hope, anguish, tears, action, sadness, happiness and any other thing you can think of). I had debated whether to give this drama a 9.5 or a pure 10, I didn't like a couple scenes involving the romances (a little sexual at times may I say?) but if I put that aside, the writers did a phenomenal job portraying the harsh reality of the Korean War. So in my book, this is a true masterpiece! Story: About the first year of the Korean War, when it breaks out and everything during that year (with fictional stories ingrained into it). A man who has been in love with one woman all his life goes off to war and news is sent back of his death, so his woman gets engaged to another man, then her love returns unharmed from war and her fiancé feels betrayed, they show the two men go off to war again together and we see them go head to head several times as rivals in love who soon become brothers together in war. It's a beautiful story ? Cast: Lee Jang Woo (So Ji Sub) (have you ever watched the movie 'The Princess Bride'? remember the theme song? - well that song kept ringing in my ears whenever I'd think about Jang Woo's love for Su Yeon - she was his everything - literally.) He was a true lover and a great and true soldier, he protected his men and did his best in everything to survive - his purpose? He HAD to stay alive for the woman he loved. Yes he was my favorite character ? Shin Tae Ho (Yoon Kye Sang) the second man for Su Yeon but cast aside by her love for Jang Woo, he challenges Jang Woo at every chance he gets but gradually we see him "fall" for Jang Woo's leadership, and they cherish each other like brothers. I liked the bromance much more than the romance (both played a big part in this drama). All the other soldiers did an amazing job playing their parts and I'd grow fond of them and cry for them. There are a couple people you'll hate at first and then like later on lol Music: The OST was so beautiful, I loved each and every song! Re-watch Value: I'll get around to re-watching this drama again someday :)