This show focuses on how to bring out or see the good in a person. That's the central theme. It's carried by the friendship of the 5 99'ers, who support, challenge and correct each other. This makes the show different, cause there is no villain, not a whole lot of standard plots and plot devices and as a result will have some haters who want more of this or that.

But if you look at the craft put into each episode to show us how to improve on a bad situation or to limit the ripples on its environment, you can't help but gaze in awe. It provides perspective via hindsight. It shows the struggle of parents trying to prevent their children from making a mistake, knowing very well they are as stubborn as themselves. Learning how to communicate, what they would not have believed if an older person would tell them, at the age of their child.

It's also very refreshing to see Kim Kap-su in a roll as a lovable considerate teddy bear with a heart of gold. So many drama's he's been a despicable, scheming person - it must have been a joy for him to play this part and it shows. He does an awesome job and the banter between him and Kim Hae-Sook is one of mutual respect and admiration with a lifetime of experience.

Another very good point of the series is that you can see the couples forming long before they do, but you also understand that it will take time for them to clear the fog between them that prevents them from noticing the inevitable. That is where the true romance lies and for once, we don't have an abundance of 30 second shots full of repeats and slow motions presenting us the first kiss that so many Kdramas are overusing.

Ironically, I skipped over the musical bits - not my cup of tea. And while it's the glue of the series and surely gives an extra dimension for those who can appreciate the music, the series is still very much a pleasure to watch if you can't.

Looking forward to season 2.