This was very complex and slow-building melodrama. The families were really culturally interesting and complex. For an American who is not Asian, it was a little astonishing but believable because of the acting. Adult children need to come to terms with their parents and their expectation if they are going to become authentic adults. I saw this drama as a reflection of how that happens in any society. I know this is a love story but it is also more than that. It was very different, particularly in how the female grew in the story. Not your usual Kdrama rom-com stuff. I think this was an important drama for women to watch.

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Amazing, Amazing Amazing. What a story. So beautifully told and so meaningful. Finding one's heart, holding on to it and enduring are so critical to happiness. This story was about all of that. It was incredibly potent. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
The acting was spot on and the writing was seamless. What a beautiful piece of work. Congratulations and thank you to the creators of the story, the directors and the actors! Best combination and nothing left unanswered! Beautiful ending. Watching shows like this one gives one hope that there is good in this world. Ji An was scarred from a terrible childhood yet she, with the help of Manager Dong Hoon was able to rise above her terrible situation. I loved this one! Thank you, thank you!! Grateful!!!

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Calm, lovely and mature. The leads deal with their very own problems and lived their lives by the rules and were bored to death.

Lee Jung In, the female lead, knows what she wants. Her happiness grounds in staying independent. That’s one reason why she dates the selfish bank employee Gi Seok. But when he’s interested to tie the knot after four years different views crash. The characterization of this relationship is very honest and brutally told. The motivations of each collide with their happy relationship. When Ji Ho enters the stage Jung In experiences for the first time deep emotions that make no sense at all. Her inner fight is worth seeing and reflects realistic behavior at his best.

Ji Ho is a single father in a conservative society. His role symbolized the cultural mores in Korean society. It was interesting to see the moral standards of Koreans and how they deal with outside the box living. The whole portrayal of this society was fascinating to watch and very similar to the US 1950's standards. The pressure and social mores were strict.

The family members of both symbolizes different point of views and have to deal with problems of their own that aren’t less interesting.

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It's fun and interesting

Give it a try! I personally don't have anything to complain about it. This drama made me smile that much and even cry of happiness. So refreshing. You know the story is good when you celebrate the characters' achievements. Start Up, was fun and that's what the world need right now. Give it a go. All the acting is good. Story is interesting. I don't know why all the angsty remarks. Don't take them too seriously. People like to complain, I guess.
There are many aspects to praise: it deals with a side of business I'd say is unknown to many the writing is well crafted. The acting and the cast could not have been better. Cinematography and some clever plot points made watching enjoyable. It also had some good messages every now and then..

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Don't miss this show

Healing can begin when you acknowledge your illness, the moment of full recovery... exists. This show has so much compassion and heart
You must embrace, accept and love yourself. Each of our wounds become a map for each of our own lives. So, rather than trying to overcome the wounds, how about trying to embrace them?
This show is well written, and well acted. Every story is significant. More than just stories about the patients, we also get to see the healing process; even simple anger management exercises feels like they could be easily implemented by anyone else. It's a lovely series. Woo Joo discovered she is a universe. Love this show

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Don't miss this. I hated to see this end. I loved all the acting and the story. I think that the cast and the pacing was perfect. This drama is amazing. because it was simple, yet sweet. All the characters were interesting. The lead female was a bit selfish and demanding but the gentle lawyer was amazing. It took a few episodes to warm up to the main female lead, I now find she’s very relatable in making everyone think she’s got it all together when behind the scenes she’s barely holding on. I love how the women support one another and how they each go about solving their own issues and relationships. The main lead is a fantastic actor, and I’m really enjoying the show
None of the men are real but it was fun to watch. I would give anything with Ha Seok Jin a 10. He could clean my house any day!! But, seriously, it is his acting that is impressive. In Drinking Solo, he made me want to eat and drink. Now he is making me want to organize my house.

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This was really good. All of the acting was great-even Go Ara. Best I have seen her perform. The stories were really interesting in every episode. It was a little slow starting off but once to hit the 5-6th episode it really took off.
The script is outstanding and dialogues are intelligent. Anyone who is looking for a wise story and a wise commentary on life will find it here.
Thanks to the fact that drama is based on the novel of Moon Yoo Seok, it has a depth of character and thoughtful problems. It asks the question of what a justice is, what is the power of public opinion and money? And a very important one: is always a poor the victim?
Young judges have a great chemistry, I can even say that drama is full of electrifying romance, although they barely talking to each other and keep the distance between themselves almost all the time.
Sung Dong Il is my favorite actor. His judge Han is so warm and family man, but on the other hand very emotional, who instantly fights for justice.

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I loved this drama so much I didn't want it to end. This drama is underrated on my drama list but not on Viki. Yes, the drama pace is measured but it just fits perfectly with what it intends to show to the viewers. The acting is spot on to show this. I also love how the different love stories developed.. I especially liked Park Min Young's acting in this drama. Their book club also has the best people ? The story was not exaggerated. The plot twists were also placed amazingly in the series. The story just normally flowed. The ML has just made a benchmark in his career. I have seen him in other dramas but this was outstanding.

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I am a fan of HS dramas but this was a cut above. The actors, especially the two leads were strong, subtle respondents to each other, so in tune with each others personas. The sweetness and goodness of their characters was so nice to watch. I would love to see them at 25 to see how they fare in life.
A MUST WATCH!!! I fell in love with OSW and KHG. This drama got me hooked from the first episode! The acting from every single cast member is excellent! OSW especially is a revelation to me. I never followed Wanna One so I didn't really know him, but I'm now a huge fan. His acting really shines in the small, quiet moments (like that "just a prank" scene where he confronts Hwi Young in the back of the school). KHG is also fabulous as the female lead. Of course, we already know she has the acting chops. Her chemistry with OSW is electric!. What I like about the plot is the slow (or maybe not-so-slow) reveal of what each character is going through.

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Well done show. I really enjoyed it. "Longing Heart" was sweet, cute and innocent time-travel drama. It made me think about the future and how my choices can affect it. Even though is not the best drama I've seen, it was a nice to go back to 2007 were Girl's Generation was just getting started and flip phones were a thing.

Acting / Cast: The actors did well, this isn't an acting masterpiece but it was good. Lee Jung-Shin was the person that stood out the most for me, I really liked his acting and how he portrayed adult Shin-Woo with is the mix between a very adult person who still had something of a child inside. Seo Ji-Hoon also did a great job even though the writers sometimes made his character look like a little kid even though he was almost eighteen. Lee Yeol-Eum was also good, but I found her character a bit lame and annoying at times, but I think that was more about the writing than about the acting. The rest of the cast was also very good and did great supporting the main cast!

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So far I am on ep 10 and this is really good. What's up with the reviews? I give it a 9/10 The acting is good, the characters are interesting if you recognize their subtle pain and need-driven behavior. It's good to see people find their way out of toxic relationships.
The PDs behavior is over the top and unchecked but not harassing. He's at least 10 years older, too old to act the way he does and too old to be pursuing a relationship with a subordinate. I wonder how the writers will play this out...he's pretty tame by sexual harassment standards, but times are changing????.

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