aside from the frustratingly endless flashback scenes this is an absolutely phenomenal drama with a great plot, very nuanced relationships and unique side characters who all have their own arcs. i love the female lead so much, she's the kind of character we rarely get to see in k dramas and i love that she holds her own in her romance with the male lead, they are always on equal terms. a lot of dramas turn the strong woman lead into a simpering damsel once the romance starts but this one does a great job of showing two equal partners in a relationship. i adored it and i wish there were more shows like it.

just forward through the flashbacks and watch the show.