This drama was remade in China and Thailand.
Song Hye-kyo's role was originally offered to Kim Hyun-joo and Kim Hee-sun , but Kim Hyun-joo had scheduling problems with other dramas. Kim Hee-sun said she wanted to focus only on movies, and she declined.
The first part of Seok-Ho Yun's Official "Four Seasons" Quadrilogy, The other titles was Gyeoul Yeonga (2002), Yeoleum Hyangki (2003), and Bomui Walcheu (2006).
Actress Heo Young-ran, who was at the height of her popularity with the drama KAIST, was almost cast for the role of Eun-seo, but due to a schedule conflict, she had to drop the project.