"Crash Landing on You" is the perfect example of an out-and-out romance-drama (with a ridiculously unrealistic plot) done right!! This is how a drama with all the commercial elements in place should be done - a lesson for not only other k-dramas but TV dramas in general. What is wonderful about CLOY is its attention-to-detail to every character. Each character (even the smallest one) has an arc and gets a closure of sorts. I loved Seo Ji-hye's character arc, so fitting to her independent and strong personality in the show. The finale is probably one of the best I've watched among all k dramas. The overall message was lovely - that love is not only about living together (getting married) rather about two individuals learning to grow and be happy when together or apart; which makes me think how well written was the romantic plot? These are two mature characters falling in love in extraordinary circumstances and their relationship grows gradually and organically.
That brings me to the one observation that is confirmed for me now since I watched Something in the Rain: Son Ye-jin is one of the best (if not the best) criers in k-drama land. Lol... I know how that sounds, but, when she cries I cry and I really feel for her characters. Props to her for choosing such multilayered characters - strong yet vulnerable women. Can't wait to see more of her!!