As far as K dramas go this is a real story about real people. No aliens or mermaids. Warning - this is more of a drama than a romantic comedy. Because of how real the characters were it's quite upsetting in parts. I tuned in for the wonderful Son Ye Jin. If she acts in something you know it has to be good. She displays a whole range of emotions here as she plays a dutiful daughter to hardworking career girl. Jung Hae In and her have amazingly good chemistry. His character is very endearing especially when sweet and in love and you really feel for him when things get rough and seeing how he deals with his limits of age and position. There are some memorable characters here especially the horrible mother who is a very realistic and the most unbearable villain I have ever seen in a Korean drama. Yet there are mothers like that in real life.
This story isn't too complex yet the way things unfold is unpredictable and the dialog and scenes have a spontaneous yet true feel. The romance is involving and touching and simple things take on a big meaning like an umbrella or hand holding. There are a bunch of issues here not so much age but social position. A side plot is the sexual treatment female employees in the workplace. It's quite realistically dealt with here and more movingly than in Hollywood movies.
Some fault: the overuse of the songs "Stand by Your Man" and "Save the Last Dance for Me". These songs are overplayed and often at unnecessary moments. Would have been better if they just used some Korean pop songs. Also the ending although happy felt abrupt. So much on the crisis and then not enough of resolution of the issues.
This story isn't too complex yet the way things unfold is unpredictable and the dialog and scenes have a spontaneous yet true feel. The romance is involving and touching and simple things take on a big meaning like an umbrella or hand holding. There are a bunch of issues here not so much age but social position. A side plot is the sexual treatment female employees in the workplace. It's quite realistically dealt with here and more movingly than in Hollywood movies.
Some fault: the overuse of the songs "Stand by Your Man" and "Save the Last Dance for Me". These songs are overplayed and often at unnecessary moments. Would have been better if they just used some Korean pop songs. Also the ending although happy felt abrupt. So much on the crisis and then not enough of resolution of the issues.