These are my thoughts and others can interpret the show differently. Main point is give this drama a chance and watch it, it's a beautiful story. It's about humanity and hope.

I’m reading reviews and symbolism regarding the drama and I’ve missed a lot when they explained what those symbolism mean and while I agree on some there are parts where I disagree too. But then this drama does leave a lot of the interpretation to the viewers.

First time, I’ve watched this drama and I was bored with the first 3 episodes but after episode 4, the story starts to step up on the pacing and keeps me interested in watching it. First 3 episodes cannot be skipped though, that’s where the plot and stuff are laid out for the use of the whole series. These are important episodes, groundwork so to speak.

The first time I’ve watched the whole series, it’s very difficult for me to see Dong Hoon and Ji An as a romantic couple even at the end, it’s an open ending where viewers may choose to interpret on where they’ll go from there, it’s just not easy for me to think them as such because of how Dong Hoon behaved with Ji An, he drew a line when it comes to what he allows their relationship to become considering as well that he is married and has a kid and she is really young for him, someone who is just starting her life. He got to know her and understands that she already went through a lot and they have things in common. Dong Hoon is very clear on his life though, on the boundaries, that’s why I did not think they’ll become a couple at all.

The second time I’ve watched it though, I’ve noticed more things in their interactions with each other and suddenly the thought before that they cannot become a couple has been diminished with my realization that it can actually happen. It will not be sudden but there's a possibility.

While I think Dong Hoon and Ji An’s love for each other is hard to define because I really think it’s the purest form of love; a love that accepts and just strengthens over time. It does not matter if they become romantically linked, all that matters is that they are with each other. That they are together as friends, companion and just be in that person’s life, that’s enough for them. As long as the person is happy, they are happy.

I may just watch this again to focus on the symbolism mentioned by other people and how they interpret the interactions with Dong Hoon and Ji An is very interesting. To have different POV and interpretation from other people makes me think, have I missed something? The show is brilliantly produced, directed and I’m sure the script will be even better if one understands Korean as the full impact will be more felt. I do think there are cases when translation just does not get the full impact of scripts written in their original language.

In terms of the cast, they are all brilliant; this drama does not make me think of the actors, they were the characters which are amazing. They made root for them even if their characters are not the easiest to digest; they all have flaws after all. The realism of the scenes and interactions is so relatable too which makes this the best drama I’ve ever watched. This drama may not have made me cry but the impact of this drama to me is big, the fact I’m still thinking about it after I’ve watched it twice in a matter of 2 months is an amazing feat. It makes me think and it’s been a while since a movie/drama made me keep on thinking about it after I’ve finished watching.

I’ve watched this drama because of IU and I’m curious what kind of drama it is, I was hesitant because I really do not like melodrama that much and the synopsis seems to be that. It was not actually melodrama, there is drama but it’s a depiction of an everyday life. Slice of life story, while I enjoy them, I do not actively search for it since sometimes it just makes me sad. And I tend to watch films/dramas that will relax me. IU was a revelation on this drama, I mean I’ve watched Hotel Del Luna first and while I think she improved a lot since the last drama I’ve watched of her which is Dream High, she did steal the show as Jang Man Wol which made me interested in trying another drama of hers. I was not expecting much when I started My Ajusshi but she became Lee Ji An and I really think she succeeded in her acting because I really cannot think of any actress that can portray the role of Lee Ji An. She was Lee Ji An. It showed me the potential of her as an actress and I cannot wait for her next movie Dream and how she’ll take on the role, I hope it’s something I’ll love.

Lee Sung Kyun, I’ve first watched him in Coffee Prince and I’ve liked him since then and watched a movie of him. He was really good on this role, the nuances, his voice and his acting is brilliant and like with IU, he is Dong Hoon. I was also curious on how IU and LSK will have chemistry in the drama since he’s older than her by 20 years. It’s an interesting combination and I wanted to try another drama and I’m so happy that I did because this drama is a blessing.

The drama is just beautiful, the acting is amazing, not just from the main leads but all cast have significant contributions in the drama and I enjoyed how everything just meshes so well together. If you look at it and read about the casts’ characters and the story, you’ll think what’s so good about this drama like why do you like it so much.

I agree with a lot of people who watched this that you just need to watch it to understand how good everything was and how everything flows well together. Everyone who contributed to this drama, the director, producer, script writers, everyone behind the scene and the actors, they delivered a masterpiece and I’m so glad I took a chance and watched this drama.