i am from usa and have watched many asian dramas over last two years.. i love the difference from american tv shows..they are refreshing and sweet. as for this, as with all the dramas i love, the main couple is my main reason to watch. in fact, i am watching for 2nd time and skipping to just the lead couple scenes. i have to admit, i am a sucker for good looking asian leading ladies and i find Yoon Jin-ah so appealing. she has a confidence, yet is very vulnerable a lot, which makes her more lovable to me. I liked the fact that they got together quickly, which seems to be rare in Kdramas. it was so cool to watch their love grow. i was rooting for them the whole way.
i do find it amazing of the cultural aspects, such as the devout loyalty to the parents to the point of giving up your life (figuratively speaking). you dont find that kind of commitment and devotion in the USA. its interesting to think about what will happen after the show ended...will she totally leave her mother for him?
Hope i keep finding gems like this one. Although i cant rave about the subplots, the love story was enough for me..i loved it.
also, even though i have read some say the repetitive music was too much, i loved when the songs would start at the most tender moments. i thought it was unique use of the songs.