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It's always the jealous antis who are more motivated to give negative review. Doona trended, globally rated in top 5 or above, #1 in many countries including SK and in top #10 in many countries for over a month for a reason. Many will agree, Doona is strangely addictive, mainly because of the intense chemistry between Doona and Won Jun and the not obvious happily ever after ending. Yang Sejong is amazing as ever...showing why he was dubbed Monster Rookie his debut year and winning best actor awards. He really convinces as an innocent boy who has pure love for Doona yet manages to not completely lose himself, which makes him even more attractive to the viewers and Doona (versus being a completely lovesick doormat). Suzy is beautiful and part of the fascination is whether she as Doona really loves Won Jun...one can't help but doubt til the end. Not sure if that's good or not good enough acting on Suzy's part? She's definitely Doona tho.

I don't mean this drama is for older audiences but for those of us, whether young or old, who have patience and lived life. I found the pace and development of the main romance to be extremely comfortable...like sitting down to read a good book on a cold or rainy day. Maybe the story resonated with me because I find myself moving into the suburbs after living in huge cosmopolitan cities for my youth but this drama is mostly relaxing and healing. There is major angst with the tragic story of the FL's mom and aunt and warm comedy provided by the tiny village book club members. This is slow paced but meaningful drama about love, family and friendship.

Well done and acted episode revealing the tragedy of the Great Kanto Earthquake and the backstory of Hansu. My only complaint was that I wish the episode was longer or even explored further over 2 episodes. Ironic that Caucasian Americans were treated with more esteem than the Japanese while Koreans were so horribly oppressed.