the acting as it is rather obscured by the looks.

That's totally understandable, lol. I'm a total sucker for Joo Ji Hoon and he could probably just stand in the center of a set with a smile on his face for ten episodes straight and I'd say, "Wow he's great!" hahaha~

As for the subs, the only way I can guarantee that we'll most definitely be satisfied every time is if...we just learn the language so we won't need the damn subs! Let's crack open those books haha. *_*