I gave an overall rating of 10/10 for this series because of its different but realistic storyline and great acting performance from the leads which are perfectly casted. This is one of the first Kdramas I watched when I was a kid (12 y/o) which is broadcasted here in the Philippines as Memories in Bali. I may not remember the scenes but the story and characters were still in my memory.

During this Covid 19 pandemic lockdown, I decided to rewatch some of the old KDramas incuding this classic masterpiece. This time, it brings so much pain and attachment especially to Jung Jae min which was played by Jo In Sung. I admired this drama before because of its plot but now I love this even more because of Jo In Sung. For the first time in my watching experience, I have never been this attached and almost cried while seeing the lead actor suffers and cries from his circumstances.

The OST is just so perfect. It blends well with the scenes especially with the heavy ones.

The acting was great from the leads to the supporting. Jo In Sung and Ha Ji Won deserves to win awards from the prestigious Baeksang Awards.

20 episodes doesn't feel like it is a long watch. I believe there was no boring scenes. Although this is a heavy drama, there are some funny moments especially when Jung Jae Min shows his clumsiness and somehow innocence about shallow happiness in life. I would watch this again maybe after a very long time so I can preserve this overwhelming feeling after I watch this.

And lastly, I must agree to one of the comments and reviews that this is the saddest KDrama because the leads were never genuinely happy. As an audience, I want them to be happy. The ending may be tragic and sad but it is realistic.