I could understand why the ratings are low for this one, because most of the viewers have managed to watch this after ten to twelve years it was made and shown in television. The series would pale in comparison to both Japanese and Korean remakes, which was produced more than a few years after. The scenery, fashion, technology and the way it was produced may seem outdated, so it seems like a really bad production compared to the ones that are produced in recent years.

But back in 2001, it was bold and different and unlike any other series that came out in Asia. It was fresh and really hip. The F4 was cool and trendy with their hair and outfits. It was the usual Cinderella storyline, but it was done in a funny and heartwarming way that managed to endear most of my friends and family and literally, it stopped time back in the days. It was a phenomenal series. It literally stopped traffic and launched a "Meteor Fever". We had to go home in the afternoon early just to watch this show on television. Streaming wasn't available then. A lot of people fell in love with Shan Cai and Dao Ming Xi's love story, and how they fought against all odds to be together! The F4 characters alongside Shan Cai's friends were a good supporting cast and Dao Ming Xi's mother was convincing with her portrayal as the villain to the relationship. Dao Ming Xi's transformation from a spoiled, rich brat to a caring boyfriend was something to watch for, and gave us all the "feels"! Buckets of tears were shed.

Looking back, I was watching old clips of this series, and yes it felt like a trip back to nostalgia lane! Yes, I agree that Meteor Garden looks dated, fashion-wise and production wise. It paled in comparison to the drama series of the current. But, nothing can take back the memories! This series has spawned two popular remakes which had become huge hits as well. Lee Min Ho's Jong Pyo was made to look like Jerry Yan's character too, I've noticed and now he is such a popular star. I might be biased with this one, but this first and original version is always the best! :)

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This series has got to be one of my top 5 personal favourites, if not my most favourite, out of all the series I've watched. The show was honest in portraying real life relationships, tackling its issues in a manner that is both smart and mature. At the same time, it explores the often taboo topic of mental health disease and tries to erase the stigma surrounding it. The series shows us the intricacies of the human psyche, that no person is perfect. We all, are inherently flawed. But this show teaches us that despite the mistakes, inadequacies and weaknesses, we are still able to look past that and learn to love and accept the person as a whole.

Once again, Gong Hyo Jin has showed us caliber acting alongside her onscreen pair, Jo In Sung. Both actors delivered powerhouse performances in the entire length of the series. I've been a fan of Gong Hyo Jin for her funny and loveable portrayal as the main lead of The Master Sun and she has done it once again here in It's Okay That's Love. The actress has that gift of making her co-stars shine in every drama she has appeared in.

Jo In Sung managed to draw us in with a convincing take on his character. The on screen chemistry was very good, you wished the pair dated off screen/in real life! The series had enough storyline to keep it moving in such a good pace, the dialogue superb and witty. It had made references to cult film favourite such as "Before Sunset/Before Midnight" which was a bonus! There wasn't a dull moment and I felt so sad after finishing it. This series has been quite a tearjerker and captured so much emotion. I just fell in love with this series and its characters that after two days I had to re-watch it again! This is truly a MUST SEE! You won't regret it. OST is also well recommended. Two thumbs up!

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