My point of view might be totally subjective , but i watched a lot of dramas , and this one is still my favorite . It is a perfect mix of what i enjoy the most : action, love , "broken but still trying-hard in life" characters, sweetness, suspense, and even funny moments. The plot is interesting in itself but also mainstream among dramas, the journalistic aspect brought an original side to the other shows mainly related to politics and business. But to me, what really made this drama a total hit is the acting. The characters were great, funny, appealing , struggling with life but mainly very well acted, even second leads were amazing (special mention to Kim Mi-Kyung who totally stole the show)! The love story totally worked out with the suspense/action side of the show, and was overloaded with chemistry and cuteness, but also hardship for those two main characters who both had a very rough life. I think it played a perfect role of balance ( in addition to funny moments) in this dramatic plot. The action part was thrilling to me , and unlike lots of other dramas, it didn't get too long or boring towards the end. (which is extremely rare) The OSTs were great (and stuck in my head for a month). I really went through all different types of emotions watching this drama, and was so devastated when i finished it, i even wish i was able to erase it from my memory and discover it again! Anyway, to me , it was an excellant show, who gave me a very bittersweet kind of feeling and i strongly recommend it.