Gaksital is a combination of action and historical drama. At first, I was hesitating to watch it because it is a historical drama and I rarely watch historical dramas. But then, one of my followers on my twitter spazz account recommended me to watch this drama because it is one of a kind drama. FIRST IMPRESSIONS On episode 1, I got hooked(YES. It is one of the dramas that I got hooked on the first dramas) Why I got hooked? It is not because of Joowon but because the story itself made me interested and I already felt that I will feel intense on this drama. This is my 3rd action drama that I watched. ON THE CHARACTERS Joowon as Lee Kangto/Sato Hiroshi - On the first half episodes, I find him an anti-hero because of his attitude on this drama though as I carefully knowing his character, he is one of a kind lead and a risky man. Joowon's portrayal as Lee Kangto is DOPE and IMPRESSIVE (YOU CAN REALLY FEEL HIS EMOTIONS ESPECIALLY WHEN HE CRIES) and he is one of the best korean actors. I became a fan of Joowon on this drama Park Ki Woong as Kimura Shunji - I find him as a typical second male lead but as the episode goes by, his character grew into a dark one. Park Ki Woong's portrayal as Shunji is also impressive and it is my first time watching him in a drama and I wished also he will be the main lead. Jin Se Yeon as Mok Dan Sari - One of the bravest and independent woman that I saw in k-drama land. I find Mok Dan's patriotrism for her country realistic because she is proud on who she is and of course her nationality. I find Jin Se Yeon on her portrayal as Mok Dan as a mature one(She's only a '94 liner like me) Han Chae Ah as Ueno Rie/Rara - I was annoyed at Rara because I find her very mysterious about herself. Though the good thing about her is she is a badass woman who can easily beat bad guys x) I kinda ship him with Shunji(They also look good together). Han Chae Ah really fits on this role. Shin Hyeon Jun as Lee Kangsan - Am I the only one who was touched by his character? He is a Village Idiot but somehow he truly cares for his family especially on his younger brother Lee Kangto. I was impressed on Shin Hyeon Jun's portrayal as Lee Kangsan. On the supporting characters, JOB WELL DONE *thumbs up* OVERALL PLOT/STORYLINE OF THIS DRAMA This drama is well-written and it will made you interested if this genre of this drama is not your cup of tea though. I can say that this is more cliffhanger than DOTS(it's also one of my top one drama) and also it is a roller coaster of feels. The cinematography of this drama is amazing and has a good quality and I was thinking also if this drama was pre-produced. When I was searching on the synopsis of this drama, I saw that it is one of the highest rating dramas of 2012(It really deserves a high rating) **I suggest that you need a free time if you are going or planning to watch this drama** MORAL LESSON OF THE DRAMA It's simple, you should love your country regardless of your race, religion, nationality and gender and also you should be proud of who you are. Lastly, everyone can be a hero and a leader for everyone. 10/10. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. MUST-WATCH. ONE OF MY #1 K-DRAMA.