I'm a big fan of Korean drama and whilst some are good and some I drop after a few episodes. I really love this Drama. A really good start at the beginning and you will love the 1st episode. It drags a little in the middle. But overall, a great wrap up in the end. Jin Hyuk (main male character) show's really great emotion and Soo Hyun (female lead) is so beautiful. My new fav Korean actress. Anyway, I was smiling alot throughout the series and was always excited when it would be out. Cried a few buckets on the last 2 episodes. But also smiled alot. Go ahead and enjoy the series :)

Overall Rating deserves to be > 8.3.

I was really hung up & stuck with sad ending from "the rise of Pheonixes" but then stumbled onto this show.

Even though it had a rating of 7.2 boy I am glad took the chance and watched the show.

It's a feel good show. This is added to the my list of shows that are worth rewatching.

While I have been a longtime fan of Korean movies, especially the thriller genre, it has been less than 6 months since I started watching kdrama. With the help of the confinement I have watched a good number since then, including a few romcom or love stories which I liked. Believe it or not, this is the first time I saw either leads and it's only by reading other reviews here that I learnt they are both big stars despite their age difference. Hence my review is not influenced by their reputation nor am I in a position to compare their performance with their other roles. I am rating this show simply based on my enjoyment and my expectation from a love story.

Many reviewers considered the plot too simplistic and boring. That's one of the main reasons I loved this show. I did not want a thriller or political intrique. I wanted to see two people falling in love and eventually falling out of love. I wanted to see their relationship grow as they talk to each other. I am not looking for plot twists unless they come from the couple themselves - fear, lack of trust, over possessiveness, pride, self-interest... so I was happy that a large part of the show is focused on the couple. Apart from the mandatory breakup, I am relieved there aren't many plot twists. Everyone knows there are always at least one or two evil or well-meaning characters who will get in the way and they are here but, as far as I am concerned, they don't distract from the core love story.

Is the love story realistic? Of course not, in terms of a beautiful and tragic CEO's chance meeting in a foreign land with a handsome but much younger man who turns out to be a future entry-level employee in her company. But in the context of a love story and a modern day fairy tale, this is not a problem.

In real life, for better or for worse, the office romance between a (female) CEO and a much younger (male) employee, if that actually were to happen, would obviously be problematic and considered socially unacceptable by most. In a fairy tale drama, that makes for a good story.

As a guy I at first found Park Bo-gum's physical feature too feminine and his smile too cheesy and borderline creepy. However, after getting used to it, I admit his youthful, idealistic and always sunny outlook is exactly what his character is supposed to be in order for the CEO to fall in love with him. More than anything else in this drama, I find his forever optimistic and never-angry personality the most unrealistic element. Yet, because I view this as a fairy tale and the actor played this role so naturally, this does not distract from my enjoyment of this show at all.

As mentioned, my enjoyment of this show comes from watching our couple's relationship evolve. Truth be told, their relationship is rather simple. He fell heads over heels for her (for her beauty?) and she for his optimistic and free spirit life view, romantic character and ultimately his ability to rescue her from her self-imposed habit of sacrificing her own desire and happiness for that of others. Literally, he is her knight in shining armor and, viewed from this angle, her attraction and love for him is totally believable in my book. The actress Song Hye-kyo is classy and her portrayal of a stoic figure with tragic history is touching.

This is my first 10 rating for a kdrama. Not because it is perfect, but because the actors are fabulous and they brought to life this simple love story and feel-good drama which happened to be what I am looking for at this time, without too many tedious subplots and turn twists which are common in most Kdramas.

I am giving it 10 stars because this drama is different from other K Dramas. It is so simple and subtle that you fall in love with both characters.

Park Bo Gum always do amazing work with his charm. Simplicity at its best.

Also there are many negative reviews regarding this drama. But if you want to see something different then supernatural KDrama then this is it.

Bo-gum is honestly the best actor I've ever seen.... his facial expressions and all the emotions he shows.. I've never seen them in anyone else's face <3 He also shines in "Lovein the moonlight" so make sure you go watch it!

I was waiting for this drama for so long, that I had such high expectations for it. I loved it. But it lacked that "oomph" aspect from my perspective. The storyline at the beginning of the drama was beautiful, but then it was sort of repetitive and I kind of watched the last few episodes with a bit of lack of interest although I'm very biased towards Bo Gum that I didn't have enough looking at him. It was okay for me, magical at first but then cool down but the reality of things.

This is first time i see korean drama... Story, plot, detail, soundtrack, its so amazing!! &Maybe, just this my korean drama... Best romance film in my life...

Uh, I dont know... This film, make me feel falling in love again...

Just finished series. The scenes in Cuba were beautiful. Both lead actors are very talented just felt it was a mismatch. As a mom, it was a little cringy to see a 20 something year old with a 40 year old. I know I would be upset. And her hairstyle made her look even older. This was a series since I started it had to finish it.

This show is extremely well written and acted. When I watch the scenes between the 2 leads, it makes me smile ear to ear because it's so heartwarming. The way the 2 leads flirt and joke with each other is very cute and endearing. The supporting actors have their own interesting sub-plots and are great also. When I saw Park Bo Gum in "Itaewon Class", I thought he was just a pretty face but boy was I wrong, he is an excellent actor. He is very natural, and does a great job expressing the emotions of his character. I love all his facial expressions. It's just so fun to watch. I love his carefree character in the drama, so charming, witty, kind, sensitive and selfless. It's a kind of character that you don't see much in dramas.

The drama has a very simple plot. It is very obviously predictable with hardly any plot twists. It is very slow paced and sometimes dragged with unnecessary dialogues as well. And the drama is heavily focused on the main couple with less time for the supporting cast, which is a bad decision because the supporting cast were the lively characters that added more colour to the drama.

Talking about the main leads, both the actors are my favourites. I adore and love Song Hyekyo for more than a decade and simply cannot control my face muscles and smile like an idiot whenever Park Bogum is on my screen smiling.

However, I did not like their acting in this drama. While I felt the chemistry (good job director), I did not feel they each liked their characters or embodied them comfortably. Especially Song Hyekyo (I love her but I have to say it) was expressionless most of the time and I felt this was the worse acting job she has done. It was sad to see and put me off. Park Bogum tried his best with his goody-two-shoes perfect specimen of character, but he still came of a bit bland. I enjoyed his role in Hello Monster much better!

The supporting cast was much better in comparison. And were actually fun to watch.

HOWEVER, you will forget everything when you watch the drama because of its photographically beautiful cinematography. It's a photographer's heaving! The sceneries were eye soothing, delightful and magnificent!

I took about a month to watch all the episodes where as usually I finish a 16 episode kdrama in four days. So, it was a boring watch for me. But, I will still recommend it to you. Your view might be different to mine. (Plus those charming views must be seen!)

This k-drama is not an american movie where there overly intimacy, telling I love you after meeting 3 days & obscenity.

This drama has the obstacles of culture difference, tradition, custom, subtlety of love & interpretation of romance.

Awesome leading actress & actor! Both beautiful people have such beautiful chemistry together despite their age & social standing.

This drama is no different from some other dramas where the rich abuse their power! The challenges they have to face its even higher than Mount everest! The vindictive mother-in-law, even her own mother can be repulsive, an ex-husband who doesn't know how to treasure what he got until someone else has it, the company employees sabotage her, she is fighting against all odds & unbelievable obstacles!

This drama maybe slow, draggy or not romantic enough for some but it has all the romance. The understanding of 2 people being love is never to give up on love, show them what has been there, reliability & whatever difference they have, they can overcome together! So this drama is worth watching as it is one beautiful love story!

The premisses of the story were good, as the story of the leading lady was tragic and it was obvious that when he met the young man, her life changed as well as her as a person. However, the romance and the love story all together lacked intensity. After the strong start, the events tended to repeat each other and the twists were boring. At least the performances were good, however, the two leads lacked chemistry and looked more like good friends than lovers.

Like many of the recent Korean dramas, the story really starts off in a foreign location, Cuba. The series has wonderfully captured the charm of Havana with its beautiful cinematography and music. Park Go Bum, expert traveler and amateur photographer comes to the aide of a hotel CEO who has lived a life dictated by others up to this point. Despite her reserve, his warmth draws her in and she allows herself one evening to really live. Fade away and they are next in Seoul where she is the CEO and he is a newbie employee. The friendship continues to grow despite her desire to keep him at length. No wonder. Who can resist his smile? You can't help but hope that there is a happy ending despite their differences in social class or wealth or age.

These K-dramas really know how to do romance. The cinematography is excellent...perfect advert for Korea and Cuba. Each episode gives me a tingly feeling at the top of my head. There are no coincidences just pleasant believable serendipity.

With a super casting of Park and Song, the story itself is disappointingly dull.

The business ability of Song is not amplely reflected in the drama. And i also hope that Park be more able and has exceptional wit to help Song on her hotel business. So he will be more musculine.

All the episodes develops just on their romance. The whole drama is one dimemsional and is not rich in content. The Cuba setting can just bring excitement for the first two episodes.

A foreign setting and a supersar casting is not enough to make a good drama. Especially for this drama Song is older than Park, there will not be many kisses and romantic scenes like typical love drama. I expect the writer would add something special to compensate for the age gap. Like Mr Sunshine the age gap are compensated with beautiful shooting, great war scene, amazing costume. In Boyfriend we do not see anything special worth praising.

Anyway the acting of the lead couple is above standard. They are both so famous and must have some attractiveness by their own character. Thus still worth a score of 7.

This movie is like a beautiful poem Amazing actors, BGM, cinematography.

Felt watched a organic creation Kudos to the makers.

I thought that the acting in this show from all the characters was amazing. The story really pulls you in and keeps you engaged, it was just magic. I really enjoyed watching this.

That was never fully realized in this drama. I love KDrama and usually appreciate the genre 's storytelling ability, but for some reason this series didn't live up to its promise. The lead actors are both outstanding performers, especially Park Bo Gum. In my opinion, he carried the show and his performance and that of his fictional family was the reason why I watched it to its finish. Song Hye Kyo performance was okay, but definitely could have been better. I give this drama seven stars.

One of the best Kdramas I have seen so far. Loved Song Hye Kyo in Descendants of the Sun, and here she also shined with her talent to bring to the screen the best not only of herself but also of her partners . She is really a great actress. This drama is a masterpiece. It is modern and still succeeds to bring to life traditional Korean values which seem in their rightful place. It is so rare in dramas to see so matured and complex characters, portrayed so finely that you can feel them even through the screen. It is also rare in dramas characters to go beyond simple, first-signal reactions and fast-processed, cliche-ed insights - nothing of the sort here. In a world, where love and kindness are considered weak and simple, they show us how to turn the defeat into victory with the power of love. All kinds of love thrive here - not only romantic, which the drama more satisfying for me. Love that strengthens the ties between people and does not destroy them, love that is worth fighting for, love that can bring you back to life - I wish everyone of us could be so wise and strong to build such a love in their life. Because all characters here did just that - made the effort and built their lives on love. Here love was the power of life and this film sets an exemplary model to follow in our lives too. Even the worst betrayals, when seen through loving eyes, are worth forgiving - and what a great prize comes at the end! Highly recommended!

This is a simple story about two people from very different backgrounds meeting by accident and eventually falling in love. She (Song Hye-Kyo playing Cha Soo-hyun) is a CEO of a large successful hotel. He (Park Bo-gum playing Kim Jin-hyeok) is a carefree amateur photographer with not much money to his name. He applies for a job at a P. R. Dept of a hotel but before he either gets the job or not he makes one last trip and its to Cuba. She goes to Cuba to sound out a new hotel venture but has her handbag which holds her money and phone stolen from her on a trip to a beauty spot. They both meet by accident and the relationship goes from there.

She (Song Hye-Kyo) is perfect in the role, she's a fine actress indeed. He (Park Bo-gum) is very good but suffers from a never ending smile, he just smiles all the time, its a bit un-nerving.

The side stories are really good and help the main story along, I think these side stories should have been bigger as the main story limps along at a slowish pace. Not too slow that it becomes boring but the 16 hours could have been reduced to 14 hours with ease.

The chemistry between the two main actors was very enjoyable to watch as their relationship grew from liking to loving and all stages inbetween.

Give it a go, you've nothing to lose but keep a hanky close for the last two episodes.

Really poor drama! No chemistry. Park Bo-gum tries his best, though he relies too much on his smile, but Song Hye Kyo is just plain boring. Hard to believe that there is any real attraction. Gave up half way through. Life is too short and there are better kdramas out there.

A wonderful story full of philosophy and poetry, where the naturalness, freshness and simplicity of the events are the great protagonists. A perfect script with perfect performances. A great "encounter" between the characters very well interpreted.

A beautiful story in the simple and pure original kdrama style, full of magic, softness and sweet phrases rich in poetry. Where the concept of time and life as uncontrollable elements (destiny) are expressed in an exquisite and deep photographic frame.

The ots of the best, the music in the exact moment giving strength to the characters.

I loved it, and I recommend it if you are looking for a simple but deep story, difficult combination.

A story that goes beyond the visible.