I thought of skipping the review for this drama but it deserves recognition

It was very enjoyable. You can enjoy deeply written conversations, sweet and lovely moments, and hilarious situations throughout the drama. It never bored me and that’s not easy for dramas with such length. I smiled a lot and cried sometimes. It had a knack for creating amusing situations that I enjoyed, or maybe well-done cliches.

The main couple is SO Affectionate towards each other!! They give me the feeling of wanting to curl up and hug myself and smile. And the looks they give each other are full of love, affection and care. I want to see them hug the most. They are wise and mature despite the ever-growing love they have for each other. The FL is very lovely and the ML is so romantic. They were so natural and slowly burned. I loved it.

The grandmas deserve praise for being a great delight. And the parents were in a league of their own at stirring trouble. I enjoyed their quarrels and sympathized with the characters a lot and cried with them. Just like the drama title, it was an assortment of people trying to make a balanced family flavor.

Nicely written, meaningful and lovely. It had a beautiful and well-paced transition. My only criticism towards it is that I didn't like Kyle's acting. I would love to rewatch it some time.

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Why hasn’t this drama been appreciated enough? Whyyy?

The first episode is rough and straight forward. (and a little unappealing)
The second one is soft on anther level. The characters show a different side. A deeper, more inner side.

The drama was clearly ahead of its time.
I have no words to describe this
But gahd this drama is goood!
ML actor is so good. Same goes for the rest of the cast. Well-rounded drama.

I’m so glad I got to know this drama.
It makes me want to smile and cry foolishly.
...No wonder, it turned out to be from one of my fav writers! And great director.

It's about an emotionally lost man with nothing ahead, but love for the people around him. A lanky demeanor, with soft insides. Hurt and wounded. It's about the people.

I have to add extra points for the music, the instrumentals added a nice touch.

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disclaimer: I have watched 8/16 episodes
The romance is so good.
The lines are so good.
The chemistry is so good.
The second couple are so in love I cannot take it.
2nd FL wins best Second Female Lead E.VER!!!
The ost is a feel good ost
The whole drama is a feel good one.
I expected a heavy melodrama I'm glad it isn’t …or is it… turning into one.
I wish it was longer. I watched it so quickly and it felt like it left a greater impact.
Also it felt like old dramas; a drama with a plot, not just a concept. I really enjoyed it, a lot.
I’m so happy writers like this one exist. Her dramas are always full of soul and love. They don't feel like empty shells, with an empty concept. Yes, they all become melodramatic and maybe draggy but I don't mind that, because it does have meaning in some way.

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disclaimer: I have watched 18/36 episodes

Reading many people’s reviews/ comments/ opinions on dramas made me judge dramas based on certain elements. But this drama reminded me that I don’t need these standards to like or enjoy a drama all I need is to find it enjoyable… to forget everything and focus on what is happening in that world.
I've never felt this way about a drama before. It is different, original, unexpectedly likable, funny, unpredictable, refreshing, and shifts between genres so well. Once you get past the first few episodes things start getting better. there is no heaviness; it is light but meaningful. It is something to enjoy watching without expectations. the cast does a wonderful job. I especially like the performance of Hoo Ja, but even all characters were well done as well. The writer did well. The music was funny and fitting. There wasn’t much romance, but strangely, I did not mind it at all because the story was interesting enough.

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disclaimer: I have watched 10/20 episodes
No matter how lacking it is in some areas it is way better than goblin, in my opinion. And what I really love about it is that it made me laugh a lot, the writing is actually good, and the song are modern but beautiful. I’m someone who doesn’t usually like modern songs but I love the ost.
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Outstanding, marvellous, really engaging and sympathizing style of directing.

In addition, I don’t think I’ve ever warmed up to characters so quickly like I did here.
Even though the focus changed twice, my heart was always moved. I also started liking actors and actresses that I never did like before.

Although there were some cliches, they did manage to turn into surprising events.

The only downturn for me was the villains. Their part was so overdone. (Maybe it was 2012’s style.)
The foreigner’s acting was unpleasant, otherwise the main actors’ acting was 100/10! For example, Ha Ji Won’s acting has totally won me.

Anyways, I tend to stay away from fiction, but this one was too good to let go. Really good. It even gets really emotional. I loved it.

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How could one pass up such a cute and heartwarming beautiful drama

Sweet and touching. A little sad, a good amount of frustration, and easy to sympathize with.

It is up to par with so many great dramas, to me. A love triangle that I liked better than other love triangles.

Well-organized, well-paced, never-boring writing. Everything is placed correctly to ensure the quality doesn’t falter. Some moments get me to cry. And there is no bigger evil.

The drama is a joy.
And it feels real!

I love how natural It is. The main romance would have taken forever if not for the second lead and the jealousy factor.

The OST is great! And blended naturally with every scene.

I haven’t felt this kind of love in a drama since so long ago. Sincere and passionate (and with a degree of sadness and frustration). The kind I felt with dramas when I first started watching them. Maybe because of nostalgia.

After this drama, I render 2006 one of the best years for kdramas.

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During the first two and a half episodes
I thought the FL was whiney and repetitive.
I thought the drama was full of over-the-top cliches.
I thought the music was too loud
I thought this was boring and predictable
I thought this was really bad.
That was when I watched two episodes, before I gave it another chance

Maybe because the timing was good (this time), the third episode started getting a lot better and the chemistry was so good.

Things were simple and light, I started empathizing with the characters, and I actually really enjoyed it. I kept looking forward to the episodes.

I was able to look past the cliches and enjoy it

The OST is like of classic older dramas which I missed for a while.

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I underestimated this amazing drama.

For one, I thought it might be just another overrated drama.

And two, because I never really liked Park Seo Joon until Itaewon Class.
Wow, this role TOTALLY suits him and he slays it!
So to say this is my favorite role of his, because I never completely liked any before.
His portrayal of Park Sae Ro Yi felt contained yet so powerful.

Kim Da Mi? Wow. Bright future. I’m looking forward to her upcoming projects. I really hope she does more dramas because she’s just wow.

It is an inspiring, unique drama, with a fun story and cool music. I was impressed.

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After the first episode I thought: strangely enough, there’s nothing special about this boring drama (delete that now!), but there are the really beautiful moments that hit right.

It is the most down to earth drama. Down to earth characters.

Amazing acting. Yong-Shik was brought to life.

Heartwarming, Touching, Funny, Irresistible charm, amazing people, wonderful OST.

Great plot. It’s clear that it’s done by a talented director (who also made other fav dramas of mine).
Great cinematography. Great shots.

Leaves a strong impression.

A Refreshing kind of story.
This drama makes me crazy. It makes me laugh out of no where.

Music is fantastic.

I knew it would be good because of Gong Hyo Jin but ...
Hwang Yong Shik was the heart of the party.
Watch it to understand how precious his character is. It cannot be hated.

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Healing and a joy to watch

I am in awe. It is is so Meaningful and hard to come by. Precious and Beautifully written in many ways.

The drama started with a lot of fun, and the transition has been wonderful.

I loved when the characters were willing to change their lives for the one they love.
The courage to be different. The change of priorities.
It showed a whole different level of maturity.

I also loved the embracement of simplicity and living in the peaceful mountains. How it pushes the stressful and fake civilization to the side.

And I loved their love; how they were willing to throw everything away for each other.
And I love how her character admits to being weak and grows strong with the right acts.

Jak Doo is so pretty, and nice. And I like Uee best in this work.
The drama is soooo goooood nothing ever felt like a filler.
The other characters fill it with delight
And the accent!

One of the reasons I loved this even more; it is one of those dramas where there is a plot, a good one. Like how the story with the Gayageums integrated so well with what started as a romance.

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I always ask myself, how much more can this drama make me cry, and it makes me shed one more tear from time to time.

Quality is superb. Music is good.

The romance is amazing and doesn’t get over with it but it is slow, and frustrating in a good way. Unlike usually, it keeps pulling at my strings when I think that the games are over…. The love is painful.

When I think about watching the rest of the drama my head hurts, I’m not sure if I can do it. My heart feels weak. And it’s tiring
What should I do with my weak heart? I love watching melodrama but my heart is weak, it can’t handle it. I am just at episode 30 and it hurts so much.

I should’ve known that I was in for a very cruel ride.
I had no appetite because of the withdrawal from the drama

I tried watching something light but out of all places it had to have a scene in a casino and a scene by the sea.
I can’t stand any similar scenaries, because I can remember painful things from the drama.
I had so many triggers
Dark scenes - no. Ocean and nature - no. Silence - no. Sad - no. Sweet - no. Serious - no. Gambling - no. Dialect - no. 19 - no. Soup - no. Square hairline no. Pretty women no. Smile no. Music - no genre works. Chorus of a song - no. Historical - no. Drama, melodrama, family, action - no. The actors - no. Nothing is left.

This is unfair. Why do I have t go to sleep thinking of it, dream of it, and wake up thinking of it. Thoughts that never came earlier occur.
The drama was very cruel. Everyone’s words were harsh and sharp enough to cut, everyone’s!! Every single character, no exception (except the sweet Gi Soon).

Although this was just a 25-30 episodes watch, it felt a LOT longer. It was exhausting. but I enjoyed it while watching. what a masochist I am…

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A good mix of romance, suspense, and family in a good story.

What a quite an interesting story.
A lot of great actors from the beginning, which made me stay for the show.
Right from the first episode you know how corrupt this drama is gonna be.

Great music, nostalgic music as well.
Good characters, bad characters, and confusing characters.
Great chemistry. Loved both couples so much.

A slightly sad story line but still interesting and never overly too sad.
And of course heartwarming.

The plot is slowly unveiled keeping us always anticipating. Slow but steady. Though the beginning was slow it was important.

I loved the music.
I thought the BGM was brilliant. NO WONDER! It turned out to be Oh Joon Sung’s!! My favourite composer.
I won’t spoil anything but the OST is so good. I love that one song.

ML's performance is so well done. Same goes for the rest of the cast. The range of emotions this actor can exhibit in a matter of an eye blink is astonishing!

There was only one character that I couldn’t stand and thought it was useless. It only knew how to scream.

There are some scenes that I really want to rewatch, but I wouldn't rewatch the whole drama.

This drama was so low down my watchlist but I'm SO glad I picked it up. I loved it.

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