Story: As the synopsis suggests, it's a Romance cum Revenge drama. Whilst there were many Revenge-Romance drama I'd watched in the past, this one failed to hit the 'WOW!' factor. The story started out interesting but somewhere towards the middle, it started to bore as the direction of the story becomes obvious. Towards the end, it's just delaying scenes one after another when the whole drama can be wrapped up comfortably around 20-22 episodes. In fact the final episode is just a whole write-off and absolutely unnecessary - just another episode to keep the money spinning.
Acting/Cast: Biggest brownie point goes to......the main antagonist: Mr. Lee Joong Goo, played by veteran actor Mr. Lee Deok Hwa! This is not Lee Dong Wook's best drama and I find his acting rather stiff with limited range of emotions. To be fair, Lee Dong Wok is not the most expressive actors out there. He's better known for his heavy-lidded eyes, plush lips, height and impressive body than for his acting skills. I am sensing daggers being thrown towards me by his fans now. I will cease to criticise his acting skills. Perhaps it is how the main male character was written:- stoic, misguidedly determined and a tragic hero. There wasn't much to say about Lee Da Hae's acting except that her character was an interesting blend of comedy and personal growth.
Music: Nothing that sticks to mind. Slow and suited to the moods of the drama.
Re-watch value: I would not re-watch this. If it was not because of the lack of good dramas around the time this one was aired, I would not have filled my free time with it. Sometimes, I let the episodes run a while before catching up with it in fast-forwarding mode.
Overall: A fair story that failed to excite. Fans of Lee Dong Wok will probably watch this just for the opportunity to see him in yet another romance drama, but I maintain - this is not his best drama to date. I will not recommend this drama but I will not frown either if you decide to pick it up. The choice is yours.
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