I don’t know why this is true, but with Asian series, it takes me awhile to adjust to the level of melodrama they seem to like to frontload. However, the tone of the series usually finds grounding within a few episodes. This one begins with Kim Tae-ri on overdrive probably trying to establish that her character is young.

The story telling of the series is both heartwarming and heart wrenching. Most of the time I caught myself smiling while I watched this. Yet, there are these really poignant moments. Until it hit, I had no idea the title was an ominous warning.

I am always educated by Kdramas. Even though they often follow a romance, they take their subject matter very seriously. I learned about the IMF crisis as it impacted Korea, the Gold Collecting Campaign, international competitive fencing, and, even, the educational rigour in finding employment (exams for professional jobs).

The performances are wonderful from the leads to the supporting cast. I followed Kim Tae-ri’s filmography to this, and, as expected, her performance was not a disappointment. I was also struck by the quiet strength of Bona’s performance and I will begin to watch for her work.

I give this series an 8 (wonderful) out of 10.