I first saw this Kdrama some years ago not long after it came out. It was not my first Kdrama as I have been following this genre for many years and have seen several hundred or more. Prior to this drama my all-time favorite was BE STRONG GEUM SOON and my wife's favorite was SAVE THE LAST DANCE. I don't mind the longer format for Kdamas and if you have seen Be Strong Geum Soon you will have spent some considerable time in front of the TV as that is very long indeed. I consider My Golden Life to be the equal of B. S. G. Soon. I have since watched M. G. L again a while back. I have just recently started it again and I am enjoying it just as much as the first time. I do not understand why anyone would call it boring or poor quality. Rarely these days Kdramas as good as this come along. I am sure there are many thousands of thrilled viewers out there who would agree with me but just don't make the effort to register their enjoyment of this wonderful piece of entertainment. A Masterpiece in my view.