HALLELUJAH!!!
just when I was giving up hope on the train wreck of kdramas recently (I have dropped every single kdrama that has come out lately except for MOTHER and MISTY) along came this exceptional drama.
First of all, I just want to give big props to TVN for always producing quality dramas, one that rivals dramas from the US.
This drama reminded me mostly of MISAENG, a slice of life drama that truly depicts the working struggles of people.
I Know a drama would be epic if it touches every single fiber of my body and this drama did. I can't count on how many buckets of tears I shed for this.
The ensemble is superb, reminding me of DEAR MY FRIENDS, wherein there's no character left behind, everyone contributed to the storyline which makes every scene worth watching. Lee kwang Soo is the star for me in this, he's just raw and believable.
The soundtrack is amazing. every song is touching and emotional. I love it when kdramas use Western music, it adds magic to the scenes.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! it's definitely in my top three of all time best kdramas.

p.s. this drama had the best pilot episode I have ever watched in all series including the western dramas next to GOBLIN, it was like watching a full length movie almost.