Kim Tae Ri was especially captivating. Her beauty and her voice were mesmerizing to me.

One of the Greatest Korean Show.. Heck it can even air along with most american shows and still capture 10% viewership.

This series may go down as one of the most stunning I've ever seen. Everything about it was beautiful and heartbreaking at once. The cinematography and the music are worthy enough, and the costuming is gorgeous as well. I didn't originally even plan to watch this show. I didn't think it would be a subject that would interest me because I don't normally care for historical dramas. I was sucked into the grip of this show immediately and was not let loose until the final credits came. Knowing that this series had its basis in real Korean history was never far from my mind. The writer managed to weave an epic tale of love and sacrifice. I never noticed the slow plot movement in the first part because I was so immersed in the path to get there. Each step is important to the overall storyline. And the culmination of the groundwork that was laid made the slow build up worth the wait.

The story is not all tears and sadness though. In the beginning, there is definitely some humor in the mix as well to keep it from becoming too solemn. The writer really did a great job carrying us forward with each new step that our characters faced. I loved all the relationships that were formed, and the bravery of the Righteous Army, and the people of Joseon who captured my heart. So when it got to the climax, we were more than ready ---and yet, somehow, not prepared at all.

[spoiler]Ae Shin's first English words capture the show 'Gun' , 'Glory' and 'Sad Endings'. These kind of shows break your heart ; you are expecting it but you are never prepared for it. I don't if I will be able to watch it again.. I don't have the heart to bear it again...[/spoiler]