I hope more drama lovers would stumble upon this old classic K-Drama. Everyone can see why Sandglass is a highly respected formative K-drama that sets the bar high for other dramas to follow once watched. Today's modern Romantic-comedies, melodramas, and Flower Boy Shows have omitted a lot of Korea's important history that shaped the nation they are today that Sandglass can fill you in on.

It was the second collaboration of director, Kim Jong Hak, and screenwriter, Song Ji Na working together. The first instance occurred on the project of Eyes of Dawn (1991) that dealt with the turbulent times of the Japanese Colonial period to the Korean War. The director interfuses real events filmed during these turbulent times spanning two decades into the filming of Sandglass to give the show added authenticity. The show received high ratings during its run averaging 50.8%.

I would recommend viewers watch it at their discretion considering the violence and rollercoaster of emotions throughout the drama. The actors put the script in action, expertly depicting the journey of pain, sorrow, and redemption they take. Their paths are different from what they ever imagine. You can say it is a little overacted, but the characters are like real people with real-life troubles coming alive on the screen. I especially enjoyed the music, but some people might find it cheesy. The costume sets were a bit average than I expected, but I do not care for 100% authenticity. They depicted the periods correctly, so it did not detour from the viewing experience. Last note, watch this gem if you are into politics, and you want to learn little bit about Korea's history.

My Final Rating: 8.49964.
It is a rewatchable show, but I have seen this three times, so it takes me years before I can watch a gem like this again, so do not be fooled by 6.5.