First off, I LOVE THIS DRAMA. I accidentally found this drama when I was searching for something else. I almost didn't watch it--it didn't seem that interesting--but then I saw Oguri Shun was in it. I'm so glad I decided to watch it!

The scripts were fantastically written. So many babies!! Each episode has a new storyline (a birth) as its central theme, so you get a complete "story" in each episode. Then, there is the cast. Such great acting! As the drama unfolded, I got to learn about many of the characters' back stories, so, over time, I started to care about them. The actors themselves did an amazing job and complemented each other well. What can I say about the main actor, Ayano Go? Not enough good things! I didn't know much about this actor (apparently, he's had small parts in some of my other dramas), but his acting in this drama was superb! As Dr. Kounodori/Baby, he was believable, and I developed a lot of empathy for him as a person...not to mention the way he treated his patients--like I said this character was very real, and very approachable. I look forward to watching more of his dramas, and those of other cast members.

The music was another wonderful aspect of this drama. Not only was the drama music soothing, the piano playing was amazing as well. This is one of those dramas where I would really like to own the OST--it'd be worth it.

Very important: There is a bit of a mystery in the last episode...something where I needed to do a bit of research. A cute piece of information I was able to discern by having eagle eyes. Good luck!

Lastly, and this is a biggie, be prepared to shed tears. This is a drama in a true sense of the word, with so many heart-breaking and heart-warming moments--sometimes both in each episode! I needed tissues for all 10 episodes! Really, this drama brings up so many emotions; it's just an overall feel-good series.

Keeping my fingers crossed for a second season!!!!

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My daughter has been encouraging me to see this movie for quite some time. I finally did so because she'd recently sent me a photo of herself with the love locks, very excited that she had been in the same spot as Matsujun (she lives in Japan). I know previous reviews most people liked it, even if somewhat reluctantly. I really liked it! No spoilers, but it is a sweet film and you will need some tissues. I am used to watching dramas, so the movies always seem so short to me. If you enjoy films with a romantic/soulmate theme, with a bit of a twist, you must watch this film.

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I just finished this drama and now I don't know what to do with my life. This is one of THE best dramas I've seen in a long time. It was a drama that kept me hooked for all 20 episodes; none of the episodes felt like "filler" episodes or just to make the drama last for a certain number of episodes. I don't really write too many reviews, but I just have to let everyone know that YOU WILL NOT REGRET WATCHING THIS. I was on the edge of my seat for much of the time. Ji Chang Wook and Park Min Young had such good chemistry as a couple. I never thought I'd go so crazy just to see them hold hands! Music was great, too, and really the entire cast did an excellent job. 10 STARS!!

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I loved this drama!

If this drama sounds intriguing but you're not sure whether to watch it or not, JUST WATCH IT! I promise, you won't regret it!

Of course, you have to suspend disbelief...but if you even stopped to read the summary, you must like this genre, right? The story was SPOT ON; so well written! It wasn't too long; more than 12 episodes and it might have become draggy. The cast was awesome; the main characters were believable and had well fleshed-out back stories. I truly cared for these characters!

I'm not giving any spoilers, but thinking about this drama's plot summary, there are some bittersweet and also sad moments. But so well acted.

Finally, what a great ending! It didn't lack for anything--loose ends were tied up and the ending was satisfying. I didn't feel cheated.

I'm a lazy viewer who kind of hates writing reviews, but, honestly, this one deserves 10 stars!

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I wasn't sure if I was in the mood for this type of drama, but both of these actors were new to me, so, based on the previous two reviews, I took the plunge. This drama was awesome! I won't give away any spoilers, but it's been a while since I felt compelled to do some reading about other viewers' reaction to this drama, after I finished it. Be prepared for tissues at the end...revenge is a difficult one. Great acting, suspenseful, and totally worth your time. I am looking up some of these actors to see some more of their dramas. I highly recommend this drama!

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I was looking for a light-hearted romance drama and that's exactly what I got with Last Cinderella. Although a few parts were a little outlandish, for the most part it flowed easily and got me into "marathon" mode.

I liked the length of this drama; it wasn't too short nor was it too long. It seems more and more I tend to drift towards J-dramas because they're shorter than K-dramas and there's usually not too many "filler" episodes.

The characters were great! I really cared about them, although there were a couple of them were kind of annoying.

I also prefer "adult" romantic dramas over "school" dramas, so again this was a great drama in that respect.

One of the best things about this drama was that it kept me guessing. I couldn't figure out who Sakura was going to choose until the very end...this is so rare with most dramas.

Finally, the ending was perfect. It didn't leave me disappointed or wishing I hadn't wasted my time.

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I LOVE THIS DRAMA!!! I don't write many reviews. To be honest, I don't really LIKE writing reviews. But, every once in a while, I watch a drama that I have to write about. Because, if I don't, people might not watch it. And this is a drama that you don't want to miss out on.

I almost didn't watch this drama. I don't like sports-themed dramas, so I was like "meh." But, after watching Goblin, I was searching high and low for a well-recommended drama to watch, and there were so many good recommendations for this one.

I'm so glad I finally did watch it! The story is well written and the cast is amazing. The sports theme tied into the drama as a whole, working with people and relationships, and how their lives interact with each other.

I couldn't stop watching this drama, but yet I waited a couple days to finish the last episode...why? Because I didn't want it to end! It was so heartwarming. I cared about each and every character and their relationships with each other. There was perhaps one episode where I felt they were stretching the storyline a little thin because it's 16 episodes, but it wasn't overly frustrating. By the time the last episode rolled around, I wanted MORE than 16 episodes.

So, if you like romance, friendships, family, with a little bit of school and sports thrown in, don't hesitate, START WATCHING!

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