Let's clarify something, the story of the drama begins in episode 7, everything before that sets the back-story of the main character.

While 6 episodes is a long introduction the payout is greater since there will be almost no flashbacks in the rest of the show. Maybe this is the biggest issue with the show that the introduction is too long instead of gradually filling the viewer with annoying flashbacks.

While the first 6 episodes are not bad, they have nothing to do with the rest of the kdrama tone. Their only purpose is to set the likeness of the main character.

So if you plan to watch it, try to sit through the opening 6 episodes and evaluate the show after watching the show at least until 12 episode and if you are still not invested in it, then skip it.

Now that the above is clear let me say that I hold this drama with high respect. I don't know how many times I've rewatched it, but I keep turning back to it.

While the show is long it has a great story and the cast is amazing. If I have to point something bad is the last 10-15 episodes that didn't add too much value to the show and were kind of useless for me... it almost felt like the show was too popular and they were trying to extend it as much as possible even though that most of the stories were finalized.

The main cast was great, can't give enough props to Im Joo Hwan, Kang So Ra and Shin So Yool, they played their roles outstandingly and so were the rest of the cast.

You will feel all kind of emotions when you watch this show. Each episode adds something new to the show and it's a real joy to keep watching it.

So I can fully recommend it to anyone who is looking for a show that will keep him invested for a long time.