Where to begin? There were so many things I loved about this drama! I'll try to keep this review brief, but please bear with me if it gets a bit long. Be aware also that minor spoilers may be contained herein, but don't worry no major plot points will be ruined. A Gentleman's Dignity was an absolute treat to watch! The mature, adult feel of it was very appealing. I get so tired of all these teeny-boppy tv shows or those dramas in which adults behave like high schoolers. ADG was a refreshing change of pace. It dealt with adult themes in an adult world. The players acted and responded to their circumstances according to their age without resorting, for the most part, to childish theatrics. While a bit too metrosexual for my taste, the four male leads had wonderful chemistry and played exceptionally well off each other. It was fun to watch their often humourous banter and shenanigans. I loved that they all had unique personalities that set them a part from each other. I loved the hero's charming, debonair persona. I LOVED how he loved the heroine, from day one. The WAY he went about sweeping her off her feet ... awww. Heart-melting! When it comes to the female leads, my favourite was Se Ra. It was really good to see her develop and grow into a better person. Lead actress Kim Ha Neul's acting wasn't to my taste. It's not that she did a poor job, I just didn't connect with her style. Her character was a bit annoying at times too, though with good reason. All the ladies portrayed a good balance of independence, strength, vulnerability and self-sufficiency. Sometimes all the hysterical crying -- typical in most K-dramas -- got on my nerves, especially Meahri's, but they were all likable and well-matched to their respective male partner. I loved that all the lead characters in this show were not cardboard characters. They were well crafted with clearly defined personality positives and negatives. The heroine dealt with some serious emotional baggage which many people will be able to relate to. When I found myself becoming annoyed with her I'm reminded that there's a good reason she behaves the way she does. This lent a certain sense of authenticity to the character. I don't typically take notice of music in TV dramas or films unless it's truly outstanding. The music in AGD was pretty good. Big Baby Driver provided some beautiful, evocative vocals which enhanced the production value of the show. She has now gained a new follower and I'm pretty sure I'm going to use her music in one or more of my own films. Yes, AGD was pretty great, but not entirely without fault. As good as most of the story was this drama was just as frustratingly formulaic as all other K-drama. I predicted the unfolding and or the outcome of many scenes long before it happened. There were a lot of the episodes that felt draggy to me, and some story arcs I wish the writers hadn't pursued. Moreover, I did not care for the small prologues attached to each new episode. While humourous and insightful about how the men became friends I felt they stood in the way of the story taking place in present time. A lot of these scenes, for me, were skipped and I didn't feel like I missed anything. My biggest, and perhaps only, major complaint about South Korean cinema is how they deal with sex and intimacy between adults on screen. I've yet to see the k-drama in which this is dealt with in a natural, believable, mature fashion. In most K-dramas I've seen sex/intimacy is the huge pink elephant in the room. Normally it is neither acknowledged nor explored in a way that makes sense. As a working filmmaker, I don't understand why this has to be the case because you can create believable physical intimacy between the actors without them getting naked. It's frustrating to me that the actors must resort to childish antics OR the writers use formulaic tactics like having the phone ring or someone walking in to avoid the issue. To not portray that intimacy when the story calls for it makes otherwise great dramas disappointing for me. Maybe because I'm an artistic purist who believes acting should be naturalistic and not constructed. With regards to a A Gentleman's Dignity, the lack of intimacy was an issue, but at the same time I have to applaud the makers for not completely shirking the issue. There were some sexual references and the kissing scenes, though few and far between, were pretty good. No brushing of lips here. I especially loved the nightclub kissing scene. Not only did I like seeing the woman take the initiative for once, the ensuing tonsil hockey was off the charts, get-a-room HOT! But way too short .... grrrr! :) Overall this was an enjoyable drama that dealt with recurring themes of friendship, unrequited love, doing the right thing, getting old and second chances. Great storytelling alongside wonderful performances equals awesome entertainment. There were very few dull moments and there wasn't a character I didn't like. The ending was great! All the hopeless romantics like myself can rejoice! It will fill your heart and make you smile at the wonder of love. Will I ever rewatch A Gentleman's Dignity? You betcha!