The SBS drama "That Winter, The Wind Blows" remains in the first place with the highest viewing rate.

1 Completed Script

The writer of "That Winter, The Wind Blows" Noh Hui Kyung was done with the script a long time ago. Unlike other dramas with stories referred to as "random", "unrelated" and "confusing", Noh Hui Kyung gave the actors enough time to get familiar with the story.

Last month, when the first episode of the "That Winter, The Wind Blows" was aired, the production crew was already filming the 8th episode. And they have reported that they are currently filming the very last episodes. The actors were able to portray their characters effectively from having enough time to get familiar with the script.

Representatives of "That Winter, The Wind Blows" stated, "Usually, dramas that already have all the scripts completed have a difficult time editing the story when the viewing rates are considerably low. However, "That Winter, The Wind Blows" clearly proved that if a storyline is perfected down to the last T, the production crew can attempt to work on a drama with a completed story."

2 The Perfect Combination of Narrative and Image

The viewers that continue to watch "That Winter, The Wind Blows" are touched by Noh Hui Kyung's story while their breath is taken away by Director Kim Kyu Tae for his incredible scenes.

Noh Hui Kyung created a perfect script, editing it to fit the Korean culture and preferences. Viewers are touched by this story that brings tears to anybody who watches it with the help from characters who we cannot help but feel sympathy for.

Also, director Kim Kyu Tae has been praised for the scenes in "That Winter, The Wind Blows" that resemble works of art. As flawless as the script is, Director Kim Kyu Tae has been creating flawless images that is nothing less than impressive. This collaboration of Kim Kyu Tae and Noh Hui Kyung resulted in a work of art that is more like a movie than a typical drama.

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"That Winter, The Wind Blows" contains mystery and drama with mind games the characters play. The viewers are able to feel every single emotion the actors are trying to portray with the countless close-up scenes.

However, one crucial factor that makes "That Winter, The Wind Blows" a masterpiece is that there are no unpleasant surprises from the cast. Jo In Sung brings his character to life with his detailed acting while Song Hye Kyo continues to awe viewers in her role as a blind heiress. The acting ensemble has been described as the best in the history of acting.

Kim Beom also successfully made is transformation into a grown man with his loyalty while Jung Eun Ji was praised for her acting.

A representative of "That Winter, The Wind Blows" stated, "Even with a great script and a great production crew, we wouldn't be able to connect with the viewers if the actors couldn't portray their characters. With that being said, 'That Winter, The Wind Blows' is the result of a perfect combination of the three."