Smile Again

The series went through a writer change during its production, which contributed to behind-the-scenes difficulties before broadcast.

Shortly before the premiere, the production struggled to cast the male lead role.

Actress Ha Ji-won had been considered for a role but dropped out due to scheduling conflicts.

The drama's ratings declined partly because of competition from a football season airing at the same time, though it still managed to stay above 10%.

Despite an initially strong start, the show ended up being cut short (early ending) due to falling ratings, blamed on a clichéd storyline and casting troubles.

From its very first episode, the drama drew criticism from viewers for depicting forced kisses, profanity, and violent scenes without filtering.