This gets a straight 10 from me. It's just one of the best dramas I've ever been given to watch in every aspect, and I have nothing to argue about. Its strongest point for me is probably the way it avoided to fall in the easy clichés right until the end (yup, no baby!). Words fail me to describe how much this story has provided me and how it made me feel. I know it can sound cheesy, but coming from a drama addict with a solid comparison base and fine tastes, you can be sure it is worth it.
My thoughts on the ending:
*I like to believe it's an open ending where we're free to decide if Kang Chil's death is merely not shown, or if he's the result of divine intervention. The final minutes don't confirm if he's in remission or if it's just one of these moments when he doesn't feel that sick. One way or another, I'm completely satisfied with it, because Kang Chil's ultimate discussion with Gook Soo gave all the meaning and purpose to this drama. He found happiness by following his heart and considering every moment life offered him as a miracle in itself. Whether he dies in a few months or in 30 years is not relevant anymore, and that's what makes me feel good about this ending.
If I should take a stand, I must admit I'd be more on the believer side, mainly because we've been served with a fantastic twist from the beginning, and the last scenes we're witnessing are just adding fuel to that fire. Upon acceptance and understanding of his life, Gook Soo grows his wings back and the intense light shines across the room, soon wrapping Kang Chil, as the haunting song plays. This can be interpreted as the real miracle, while everything he went through, including cancer, was nothing but a series of trials. I previously said I believed he was given a second chance after his hanging to understand the true meaning of life, and those last minutes truly led me to think just that.*
Please share your views, I'd love to discuss the ending and hear everyone's opinions!
