I gave this one a 10 for re-watch value. Simply because I actually liked it the second time around. Initially I did not like the female lead and quite a few other characters. The story line was improbable and being an older kdrama lacked the polish of recent productions.
However if you are a Kim Rae Won fan definitely worth a watch. Jang Ryeo Won fans as well.
UPDATE: After loving KRW in Doctors and wanting to linger in his romanticism I watched this drama for a third time. KRW was at his sexiest as a young actor. Ego and swagger galore. Excellent portrayal of fighting against a love that shouldn't be but the heart wants what it wants. A different trope that I haven't seen in kdramas. The "found" younger sister of his deceased girlfriend who looks just like her.
Kim Rae Won was SEXY and he knew it in this one!

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First and foremost one of the best endings I have ever seen in a KDrama. How many times have I loved the emotional roller coaster ride of a drama only to have the ending fizzle out in such a disappointing way. Padam Padam's ending kept hope alive and caused one to ponder "what if"?
Jung Woo Sung was simply amazing in this one. I believe his acting abilities elevated the performances of the other actors. For instance Han Ji Min (whose previous performances in other dramas I found I to be wooden) was very believable in her role of an educated woman struggling against a love for a man that felt so right yet felt so wrong in "her world".
The plot was improbable yet it is a KDrama and as fans of the genre we embrace the premise with open arms.

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Joo Jin Mo is one of my favorites. In the role of Ji Eun Ho he demonstrated a greater acting range than I had seen in his other works. As a peevish, spoiled actor he still managed to be adorable. Kim Se Rang's performance as Eun Dong was good. Not sure if she had previous experience in a lead role but the portrayal as an amnesiac was believable. Although I found her romantic moments with JJM somewhat lacking. Perhaps her acting at these moments in the drama simply paled in comparison.to JJM.
Supporting cast was excellent - Kim Yoo-ri in her usual role as a "B". Kim Tae-Hoon as the bad guy whho simply misunderstood.
Score was poignant at just the right moments with great clarinet soul.
Could have been one of the GREAT melodramas in KDrama Land except the ending fell totally and completely flat. Did the writers quit after Episode 14? Still one of the best of 2016. I have rewatched this twice already. If you like angst and yearning this one is for you!

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So Ji Sub is my favorite! As an avid fan I finally got a chance to see him in a more romantic role. Kim Young Ho falling in love with Kang Joo Eun flowed naturally without the angst we are accustomed to in a kdrama. I liked the subtle ways his character showed his emotions. Despite being the total package in a male lead (chaebol, handsome etc.) he showed none of the expected arrogance in securing Kang Joo Eun's heart. It was a nice touch that he seemed insecure about her past relationship of 15 years with her first love.
I would have to agree with other viewers about the number of flashbacks in this drama. At some point I found myself thinking "yes we know", LOL My favorite drama of 2016 so far.

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