While I appreciate the acting, I think this movie has a few flaws. For one (and this isn't the fault of the movie) the synopsis definitely does not prepare one in advance. I thought I was going to watch a sappy, soppy love triangle. Boy, was I wrong... After the initial build-up from the first 50 minutes, you're thrown 4-5 curveballs within the span of an hour - things that shouldn't have been resolved easily, yet somehow managed to be. Put simply, there was too much plot for so little screen-time. The plotline could work for a show, maybe, but some might consider it drawn-out if it was given multiple episodes. I don't know what to say other than that there's a dark overtone throughout the movie and some cringe-worthy, early 2000's fashion. The main male lead is handsome, though! Lastly, do not watch this if you're looking for something upbeat; I'm going to have to watch something happy and lighthearted now to bring my mood back up...
I would recommend this to viewers who are looking for a drama that has chemistry and romance from the get-go; to be sure this isn't really an insta-romance as the main characters have known each other for close to a decade begore anything romantic happens, but there also isn't any time wasted placing the main leads in circumstances that allows them to grow in feelings for one another. I would say that my only two reservations about the drama was that one of the main plot devices that involves the two main leads came out of nowhere with a somber atmosphere attached to it. I wasn't expecting such a backstory given the synopsis of the drama and it wasn't what I was really looking for. The plot device added depth to the story, but it put a damper on the fluffiness of the drama. Another thing that bothered me was how the main male lead did a complete 360 character-wise, was opening up more, yet in spite of "certain events" the main female lead seemed reserved till the end (though she's still a warm and loving person). I wish we had gotten to see her relax more in the end. Overall, I would recommend this drama if 1.) you don't have anything on your list of recommended jumping out at you (as this is a "known" title in the drama world and should be watched at some point), 2.) if you're a fan of "Strong Girl Bong-soon".
