The acting is awesome, the music is haunting, the storyline is good and it's a happy ending. Kim Sang-joong as Ah-mo-gae is already worth watching the first half of the drama. While Yoon Kyun-sang's Hong Gil-dong doesn't quite match up to his dad, he is by no means bad and was especially memorable during the last 2-3 episodes. Chae Soo-bin does an excellent job as Ga-ryung, and will dry you of your tears whenever she is given the chance to.

While some might feel the progression slowed down in the middle, it wasn't for me and I enjoyed every episode of it. The only thing I wished there were more of was the lovely moments between Gil-dong and Ga-ryung, as we only get them in flashbacks most of the time. Overall, this probably one of the most underrated Sageuk drama out there you don't want to miss!