Like most Korean dramas, the biggest problem for me was the pace. It started off fast and then came to a complete stop in the middle and then slowly began to pick up the pace more towards the end. I can say that it was entertaining, though. The subplots were interesting in their own ways, but I'm not sure if I like that everyone was somehow related to everyone else...like everything happened in this small bubble of a world where everyone knew everybody else and they were all connected, especially since this story was set in Seoul which has a huge population.

The acting was really good for the most part. Baek Oh Dam (Gong Joo) had me balling every time she cried. I loved the OST.

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I started this drama because I was at a place where I wanted a break from the rom-coms that I was used to watching with over the top characters. And I was not disappointed.

The drama hits a chord with me because it starts off with child abuse and how a parent will sometimes overlook and even participate in the abuse, something that is all too common in reality. We see how someone seemingly unrelated steps in and does what she can to try and help the child. The story was interesting and heart wrenching, but also heartwarming. I don't think any drama I've watched has ever made me cry as much as this one has.

The acting was superb. From the child actor to the more veteran actors, they were able to portray their characters perfectly, drawing me in to the story and making me feel as though I was watching a reality unfold right before my eyes.

The music, I can't really speak to it much, because I can't remember it. So I take that to mean that it wasn't terrible, but it wasn't great either. There weren't any songs that resonated with me, but of course, everyone's tastes differ.

The re-watch value for me is low because of the impact watching this drama had on me emotionally and mentally. As I mentioned earlier, I spent a lot of time crying, because there weren't many triumphs in this show. There wasn't a lot of comedic relief, either. It's a very serious drama, portraying a very serious situation, which is something that I appreciate. I would definitely recommend this drama to anyone who wants to get away from the light, fluffy dramas, but for me, one watch was enough - I don't think I'll ever forget this one.

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