Can a smart, composed and elegant woman, and an arrogant and loud man find a common ground?

I think that there is nothing extraordinary with the drama's premise. It's actually quite similar with the classic kdramas I've watched from my childhood. But what makes it different is the fact that it veered away from the usual kdrama tropes and plot devices. Also, it'll let you experience a variety of emotions in every single episode: one moment you're laughing like there is no tomorrow (I swear it is indeed top-notch comedy), and then you'll feel annoyed and angry, and later on, you'll find your tears falling from your eyes.

However, I believe that the selling point of this drama is the chemistry between the leads. Park Gyu Young and Kim Min Jae are both flawless in the way they portrayed Dali and Moo Hak, respectively. One can tell that they really embodied the characters that they are portraying. I can't remember the last time I felt this much butterflies watching the sweet and cute moments between the leads. It was a thrill ride witnessing how these two complete strangers with contrasting personalities slowly developed a relationship that is so special. As the story progressed, I kept on realizing how perfect they really are for each other despite their differences.

As for the music, I think that all of them were beautifully written, but my personal favorite would be GIFT by CHAI (OST Part 8). Aside from the fact that I love soft music, the lyrics of this song, I believe, sums up the leads' story.

Finally, I want to share my favorite dialogue in the drama.
"When things get hard, people say 'This too shall pass'. Pain, sadness ... they'll go away in time. But if you think about it the other way, that's a sad saying. It means that the happiness and love you had will all disappear eventually." ~ Kim Dali

I hope you'll give this drama a try :)

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Gun. Glory. Sad Ending.

"My romance lies in the muzzle of a German rifle. Who knows? How you saw me that night could have been romance in and of itself."

I watched this drama without any knowledge of Korean history which is why I was a bit confused in the first two episodes. I almost dropped it, but I'm glad that I didn't (because I'll surely regret it in the future) and decided to continue watching it. And after the third episode, I realized that this is the best kdrama that I've ever watched.

Everything about this drama is almost perfect, if not perfect. The storyline, character development, cinematography (which is top-notch), OSTs (whose lyrics were all beautifully written) and most importantly, the emotions that it evoked from the viewers. All the characters are memorable: from the main characters, to the minor ones, and even the cameos. The actors portrayed their roles flawlessly but the writer should also be commended with the way she wrote each of the characters who are perfectly imperfect in their own ways.

What I love the most in this drama are the dialogues of the characters which are so impactful and meaningful. I feel like I'm watching a movie and reading a book at the same time. It's amazing how "Protecting you", "Maybe it's the end of jealousy", and "I don't even know my way around Joseon, and yet I'm walking toward somewhere far away" can be a love confession, and how "I will pray for you and console you" and "You should keep moving forward, I am taking a step back" can show how much you care for someone.

When I finished watching this for the first time, what remained in my mind are the emotions that I felt throughout the story. But when I rewatched it, I appreciated the story even more and I find it more exquisite than the first time I watched it. I came to notice the little details and the symbolisms used which I didn't notice before. It may be hard to rewatch this because of the number of episodes and the pain that it'll bring, but I do think that it is worthwhile.

I don't know if I'll ever come across another drama as great as Mr. Sunshine, but even so, this drama will surely have a special place in my heart.

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