Warning: minor spoilers ahead.

1. Viewers admired the confidence and strength of the female lead

Gong Hyo Jin plays the role of a single mother named Dong Baek, who owns a bar. In Korea, people looked down upon single mothers. That is why this K-drama female lead is not common in Korean culture.

Dong Baek moved to Ongsan to open up a bar and named it "Camellia". The people around her were not pleased by her success because they feel threatened. They think the men in this town will spend time at her bar.

Gong Hyo Jin is a very honest person. She was open about her situation with the owners of the other stores. She is brave enough to stand alone and face the people who are degrading her. Viewers love her independence and strong poise.

She is not ashamed of her past and she is raising her child on her own. Every woman should learn these qualities.

2. Viewers loved Kang Ha Neul falling in love with her

Kang Ha Neul plays a police officer who experienced love at first sight with Dong Baek. He has a dream girl's image with qualities like Princess Diana. He met Dong Baek at the bookstore and thought that she is the one.

Falling in love is a pleasant thing to experience and Kang Ha Neul made it more exciting for viewers. He gets too cute whenever he sees Dong Baek and it was written all over his face.

3. Viewers loved how she defended herself

Dong Baek was harassed by Mr. No by forcing her to take a shot of alcohol and giving him free peanuts. She defended herself and firmly said no. She told him that he has no right to touch her. She did not care if he is her landlord. All that matters to her is her dignity and self-worth.

This inspired many women around the world.

4. LOVED: The kind and friendly grandma

Go Doo Shim plays a grandma with a marinated restaurant. She is the grandma who is the only friend of our Dong Baek. She is the only person by her side when every woman is picking on her.

We are now happy that our female lead found a true friend. She now has someone in her life whom she can trust. This grandma knows how to pick the right side.