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True. I didn't like end pacing of the ending, leaving so many plotholes. Overall the ending didn't seem bad, and I really haven't read the novel. The story about repentance was actually a good solution to make an ending in the present timeline.
I think turning everything upside down in just 1 episode was kinda uncalled for, as it left us with a lot of unresolved plotholes and viewers received a tremendous shock. And we know, the extreme the shock is, the extreme the overreactions by the viewers. The more invested you are in a drama, the more you react if your expectations aren't met properly.
At the end of the day, we don't know what's happening behind the scenes in the production-sphere. So, I don't wanna judge and entire show simply based on an ending. Because, the actors are not really in control for the most part in which direction the show goes.
Overall, this one has been one of my most memorable drama, with Song Joong Ki's overall presence and Masterclass acting by Lee Sang Min, two actors from whom I expected nothing less.

The ending, for me, was, well, decent, in terms of the final storyline the went with. However, it was rushed, like very . Let's say they had decided to do this from episode 15-16, then it would have been a better ending, for this storyline at least. I think maybe they could have even done like 4 episodes for the present timeline. That way, more loops could have been closed, cause there were many. It kinda felt like a sudden tangent to go into that direction, going back to the present life in just like 1 episode.
The way it finally unfolded, the story became kinda like this: It wasn't his chance to simply be reborn as a Rich grandson, but to repent for his past overlook of a crime, also for concealing it. It was just borrowed time, the experience of which will help him to get things right in the current timeline. A bit of a stretch to live 17 years as someone else for this purpose, Apparently. But it was still digestible. But there were too many loopholes due to the final episode.
Compared to many K-dramas in the last 2 years, this one's finish is still pretty decent, well, for the type of ending they were going for at least. I have quite a low bar for Kdramas' endings, as they are popular for making Disastrous Endings, historically. While I like the ending the writers could muster at the very last moment, just 1 episode to suddenly go from past to present like this just felt not right. It was as if someone in the higher up all of a sudden was like: "Yeah, this is how the ending will be for this drama, you plebs. You guys work for me, so make it happen. I don't want it to be a great ending, I just want it my way", lol. Solid exaggeration, well, we can't really know what really happens inside the production.
I won't take away anything from this drama for the first 15 episodes, it was pure thrill and a joy to watch. If anything, the acting by everyone was Super Solid, Lee sang min's acting as the grandfather was just a masterpiece. As far as the ML, Song Joong Ki did it again. He was great throughout the show. Much love.

Probably not gonna show much in terms of the abuse due to issues with rating. Although child abuse of sexual nature by itself in a story, kinda really makes it Heavy to watch, regardless how vaguely they decide to portray it. I am already kinda upset and feeling awkward tbh.

Other than the rushed ending episode, I liked the show very much. It was suspenseful, intriguing, shocking and was pure thrill. There were some moments where it was just all to convenient and acting was awkward by some characters, however, other than the ending, I won't begrudge them too much.
As far as acting goes, the ML acted extremely well imo. His character is very well suited for the show. It's been a long time since I've actually liked a ML in a high school drama This Much.

I really think this one should come to Netflix. More people will know about this one, one of the very best Melodrama from pre-2015/2016 era

It's a really, really Enjoyable show. With the pacing and phenomenal chemistry between pretty much all the major and supportive characters. It didn't really overdo the emotional heartrending scenes and really didn't make the ML turn out to be a genius who doesn't do any mistakes. On the contrary, he is a very competent who makes mistakes here and there and that's how just investigation works in real life, at least in that aspect. There are some plot armors which is actually considered a part of a show that has Drama in American tv series, however, K-dramas are predominantly Dramas themselves by genre, so I don't really mind it that much. This type of element makes a show like this more enjoyable compared to it otherwise would have been.
So far really loving this.

Honestly, If he gets the role it will be Justice for him. He has been in the business for like and 10 years and so and have done very good support roles and some main roles. He has done positive roles, and had done a very good role of a villain in "While You Were Sleeping".
The thing is, some actors/actresses get kinda branded and popularized as this "Goofy, Funny, Side Character" or sometimes even have to portray "Pathetic characters" that are just on the side of the Main Leads, sometimes for the show to be funnier, sometimes to fill in the gaps, and even sometimes to make the Main Male Lead look a lot cooler in comparison.
However, if they get the chance to play the Main Lead with the right script and directors and such, prepare to be surprised. In EAW he had played a main role, not even the Main Male Lead, yet it was such an important and impactful character. Having the OPPORTUNITY to play such roles is the key here. That's where it starts.
All the best to him. I really hope he accepts this one, even if the script isn't to his liking as this will be an opportunity for him to have future roles in very good dramas. Have all the Good Luck.

Ost 1 is already out apparently:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nq3mKMy1dI4
Good song

Well, I am watching this. However, I would love it if they kept the storyline somewhat realistic. In shows like this sometimes the relationship between the ML and FL is portrayed in a very unrealistic light, probably due to show-makers trying too hard to make it seem unique.
Balance is the key.

Yeah, It came out neither like those old dramas, neither like the modern 50+family dramas, rather a hodgepodge of both styles, and the music doesn't really sync with the scenes for some reason, also, that type of music just doesn't go with the cinematography presented in the show.
I really didn't like it, it felt like a spike that kept pinching me whenever I tried to focus on the scenes. Sometimes it just felt painful to really keep my attention to the drama. Anyway, that's how I felt. Still, Let's see. At least I would love the story to turn out great, if not anything else. It's still early.

Hmm, so, I would have really loved it if they had actually gone for 16 episodes instead of just 12, now, quite a few elements feels rushed, compared to the first half of the season. Anyway, Overall it's been a very fun and emotional ride altogether. Let's see how the last episode unfolds.

She is a veteran in Korean dramas, have always lover her. Her performance in Empress Ki was legendary.

I don't like this doppelganger look cause it's absolutely unrealistic, family members do share many traits but it doesn't make them look the same when it comes to ancestral traits. That part has always bothered me about Asian dramas that are of non-fantasy genre and deals with realistic and serious storyline.
Anyway, that may simply be my personal take on the matter, and other people may not mind it as much as I do.
As far as the ship scene goes, it bothered me too. It felt quite unrealistic, In order to ride the ship, you have to first get on a boat, then try getting on the ship from there.
There were quite a few scenes where I felt like they could have simply done better. And for some reason, I just can't find myself attached to the characters so far. The overall vibe alongside the cinematography with unorthodox camera work and angles, it's not something I expected when I started to watch this drama. It just feels, I don't know, Weird, if I had to explain it in a word.

Okay, really not a fan of the production quality, the cinematography feels odd. It's kinda a haphazard mixture of the old dramas and the new 50 episode dramas in terms of the cinematography. The brightness, the color, the effects, everything. The frames feel quite inconsistent, maybe not in terms of actual frames, but it's done in such a way that it feels like that. The camera movement from character to character during conversations feels, again, quite weird. Although, the camera movement has improved in the 2nd episode.

Anyway, I can still give this drama a solid try if the storyline is good. So far, the acting seems very much on point, but, the story's setup with identical characters from the past put into the present is something I have difficulty taking seriously, especially in a non-fantasy drama. I mean, the Granddaughter is the exact replica of the Grandmother, yeah, don't like that for this type of drama. Problem is, even without nitpicking, so many things can be pointed out as flaws in this show, so far at least.
Anyway, it's still early, just 2 episodes out. The ML and FL are two of my most favorites. Also, the Grandmother was the mother of Kang Ha Neul's character in "When the Camelia Blooms", loved mother-son chemistry. Also, Ha Ji Won, last time I saw her was on "Chocolate" in like 2 years ago. I will try my best to watch this show in good faith as I really like these 3 people.
For now, Let's wait and see.

I feel you. Her character was the most impactful to the story, very likable and authentic soul, and the most short lived, as it turned out.

I am watching this for sure. It's storyline seems to be quite different, something we don't see in dramas generally.

Such crazy fun, I really didn't think it would be such "bit comic scenes one after one nonstop" type of drama. Really enjoying the comedy.

The Comedic Elements in this show are just on point. Really loving this.

CONGRATS, one of my Most Favorite Actor out there. God bless.

Definitely, with a few exceptions. Reality is quite a bitch, unlike happy ending dramas. Even if two contrasting people like that want to be with each other, societal prejudice is quite a force that deter them from actually doing it, that's why we almost never see that happen.