The strength of the show is the assortment of interesting characters. Many are well developed and have meaningful interactions with one another. The plot is definitely saucy and spicy (maybe makjang-ish?), but not particularly deep or substantive. Much of the show is predictable. The show's setting, which revolved around the family restaurant - Daddy's snack Bar - was underdeveloped. In fact, it was basically not part of the last third of the show. The show focused on family relationships and de-emphasized the work settings. Again, what makes the show worth watching is to savor quirky characters and special moments of humor, drama, and growth that make the show stand out.

Because the watch time is quite long, there are stretches where the show feels boring or fluffy. You'll probably get a feel for what sections you would want to move through quickly.

Stand out acting: Lee Yoo Ri as Byun Hye Yeong felt expert. Song Ok Sook as the privileged Oh Bok Nyeo was strangely fascinating and enjoyable. Most of the time, I would not like this kind of ' mean mother-in-law' role in shows, but I just loved her in this show. Kang Suk Woo as Cha Kyu Taek was also expert in his role.

Compelling characters: I found myself loving scenes with Byun Ra Yeong (youngest daughter). Her role/acting was more one-note and over-acted at times, but the character was still compelling. Again, Oh Bok Nyeo was something I 'paid more attention to' when she was on the screen - a terrific character.

*Edited note on Jung So Min* - many will be interested in seeing her as she's a current popular star. I do like Jung So Min in other shows. Her character had a great introduction and start; it seemed like someone I would really want to keep track of throughout the show, but the character doesn't develop much and I also didn't feel the chemistry with her love interest and even her family. I don't think this is a reflection of the actress's skill, but more of the writing being 'forced' and not 'natural'. So, a Jung So Min completist may want to watch this show but it's not 'must watch Jung so Min because its so good' viewing.

Music was very effective. Not something I'll download, but great at echoing the mood of the moment. Many silly tunes.

Favorite Scene: Na Min ha really wants to go to an advanced science school, but his family finds it problematic to pay the tuition. At a bus stop, he runs into a pretty teacher working at a less competitive high school. Suddenly, Min Ha is desperate to go to the lower competition high school. His impassioned plea to his parents is such a treat.

I wouldn't rewatch the show again. Not because it's not worth it content-wise, but the time commitment is too much, and I would be skipping through half the show to watch the gems.