Ashes of Love

香蜜沉沉烬如霜 ‧ Drama ‧ 2018
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bunny_kook
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Sep 21, 2019
63 of 63 episodes seen
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Overall 10
Story 9.5
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 8.5
Superb....
Contains romance, brotherly love, affection, caring, pain, sorrow, death and many more
Seems like all in one package
Phoenix and jinmi 's love is always full with breakdowns. But their love defeated their destiny.
Costumes are great. Xu feng's cotume is the best. His hair style matchs perfectly with his costume.
All realms are nicely arranged. Demon realm is the best. Songs are great and heart touching.
All actors and actresses act naturally.
Story is great. But there are many sad moments in the story. So, I feel very sad. Yet the end says us that what is the meaning of LOVE.
So this story has a great meaning. Love is not something we can get if we can't sacrifice.
Therefore I love this drama series very much.
This is my first time writing a review.

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qilina
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Apr 27, 2020
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Overall 10
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Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
I really loved watching Ashes of Love! It was so funny and gave me all the feels.

What I loved:
- Loved the romance between the main leads, Phoenix is so awesome!!
- I definitely felt for Night deity....also really loved his acting which was amazing
- Even all the supporting characters were delightful

Could have been better:
There subplots w/ secondary character romances were a bit much though.

This is probably my favorite drama of all time lol. Was definitely obsessed with this drama for a good long while
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lavendarsierra
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May 19, 2024
63 of 63 episodes seen
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Overall 7.0
Story 7.0
Acting/Cast 7.0
Music 10
Rewatch Value 6.0

Decent but Amazing OST

The show was long with 63 episodes, which may be boring for some people. I think the casting was pretty good, but the script was a bit lacking. The OST was AMAZING. However, one thing I disliked was the fact that Jin Mi always needed saving. It was like she couldn't do anything that didn't involve one of the love interests or some supporting character helping her. The ending does make this better, and you will need a lot of tissues to watch this.
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nazyavuz11
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Aug 12, 2020
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

One of the best dramas

At first, I was really skeptical about this drama because I usually do not like these types of dramas and I thought that I would've dropped it but it was the total opposite I was glued to the screen. Every scene was so interesting to me and the acting and the music really hit me hard. It's safe to say that I felt every type of emotion while watching this drama. I'm still trying to recover from how great this drama was and I genuinely don't know what to watch next because I'm not sure if anything else can top this drama
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Brownssi
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Nov 7, 2018
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Overall 10
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Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
I really love this drama, it enhanced the novel more. It brought out the intricate parts of the novel and elaborate it to better understand the characters and the plots. I initially want to watch this drama because of Deng Lun(Xu Feng) since I've became a fan of him from the Princess Agents but by watching this drama, I also learned to like the other casts especially Luo Yun Xi(Run Yu)'s role. He portrayed his character so well and was really impressed when he impersonated Yan You. Deng Lun and Yang Zi(Jin Mi) also did a great job, I've cried several times with some of their scenes. I also love their chemistry. Yang Zi portrayed being a naive fruit fairy so well and Deng Lun being an arrogant fire immortal. Their personalities may have matured overtime but their acting skills were still superb. You really can't be bored watching this drama, you'll be hooked until the end.

Big respect and great praise for the casts and production under this drama, it's really worth to watch and rewatch! ????????????

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Yoona GG
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Jan 3, 2019
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Overall 10
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Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
I usually watch Korea Drama and not often to Chinese drama. But this drama has so funny, adorable, and heartbreaking scenes which makes you cry and annoyed but in the end... It all makes sense! The chemistry of the two main actors are superb! Worth to watch! Grab tissue tho! I cried three times! 1. When Mi'er killed Xu feng, 2. When Uncle moon immortal explained everything at the demon king wedding. 3. Xu feng begs and cried a lot at the last episode.
The plot, acting, music, cgi, cinematogrpahy and costumes are really perfect !!!
What are you waiting for? Watch it now!

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Momo
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Jun 3, 2019
63 of 63 episodes seen
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Overall 9.5
Story 10
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 9.5
Rewatch Value 9.0
i read the novel before the drama came out so i had pretty high expectations for the drama however the actor for ML def wouldn't be my first choice if i could pick. same with FL, they just didn't fit my image of the characters in the novel. however the drama did a pretty good job at following the original plot with a few exceptions here and there, and extra characters added. also lots of weird costumes. overall really did enjoy it, loved jinmi's naiveté, def laughed and cried a lot while watching this
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Tnn
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Nov 8, 2018
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 6.0
Rewatch Value 10
I have been watching Wuxia series since I was little and have never written a review of any of them but I was compelled to do so for this little gem. Like many people here I was leery of the silly plot but it is complex and engaging. I have never cried so much for any movies/series. This is definitely replacing Romance of the Condor Heroes as my favorite Romqnce of all time, even including pure romances like A Love So Beautiful. If you liked Fighters of the Destiny you will like this one. The acting in this is much better though.
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Jam Marrie Mantana
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May 2, 2020
63 of 63 episodes seen
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Overall 8.0
Story 6.5
Acting/Cast 9.5
Music 9.5
Rewatch Value 8.0

Bias Review towards RUNYUUUUU!

Ashes of Love ended in the process almost everybody wants it to end. The unstoppable love between Xu Feng and Jin Mi, despite of all the challenges that comes their way, satisfied most of its viewers, making this program a high-rated one. This drama, however, gave me throbbing and torturesome second lead syndrome as it makes the Fish Fairy hostile and unsympathetic from being warm and friendly individual. You can hate me for siding with Runyu the way you hate him when he was filled with greed and revenge after extreme grief and misery, but I would strongly insist that in this drama, he's the best character yet was just given with the worst fate. He was able to endure his tragic fate during his childhood, the criticisms thrown to him when he became a prince and all the hate and conspiracies he received when he was appointed as heavenly emperor but seriously, you cannot blame him if he selfishly wanted to be with Jin Mi. He has been alone and lonely ever since he was young, always been wronged and condemned, betrayed and misunderstood, and in the end, punished and left behind. In this drama, however, He's the only one who made me cry. Thanks to the production who gave emphasis on all his excruciating agony, he gained my empathy and respect. I never find his character annoying (maybe because it's the sophisticated Luo Yunxi who played it). His acting was most amazing part. It's even more awesome when the cold Runyu became playful after Puchi pretended to be him. Though a villain, he deserve more love. Though the story is not so good for him, he still managed to encourage me in watching it. Thank you for not dying in the end.
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#AshesOfLove #LeoLuo #LuoYunxi
#Runyu #FishFairy
#SecondLeadSyndrome

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Meenam
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Feb 25, 2020
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Overall 10
Story 9.5
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
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The cast of this show were amazing. Yang Zi is really good at playing the innocent playful roles. Deng Lun has an awesome voice modulation, wow! Not only does the lead pair have excellent chemistry, but all the actors have amazing chemistry. There is love, fun, heartbreak, anxiety, frustration, hurt, and disaster.

I recently started watching Chinese Dramas and this one I really like and cannot wait for Ashes of Love 2. I am hoping same cast.

I would definitely watch this show again. I have actually re-watched a few of my fav epis already.

What I did not like is that the Chief of the Flower Realm did not tell Jin Mi's father about the perishing pellet considering that there was such a such arrangement made for marriage to the elder son of the heavenly emperor. Also, I did not like the fact that the relationship of the two bothers, Xu Feng and Run Yun were destroyed. I really liked their bond and chemistry.

The thing people would do for power, even ruin themselves without realizing it. Like what happened with Run Yun. Although after scheming, plotting, murdering, and obtaining the throne, he was still all alone. Base on his statement, the he got all that he wanted, but not what he demanded, seems like he truly never really loved or care for Jin Mi. His actions also did not illustrate that he loved or cared about Jin Mi as if it were all done, just for him to use Jin Mi, which is what he did.

Love Xu Feng and Jin Mi together. Their chemistry was definitely a wow factor.

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Shadow
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Jan 4, 2019
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

I would call it a masterpiece!

My gratitude towards the cast/crew and amazing director for creating this phenomenal Xianxia fantasy C-Drama.

The main roles of AOL played it so well. Yang Zi, Deng Lun and Luo Yun Xi truly amazed your acting.
YZ and DL, the main characters have an amazing chemistry and strong connection. Their romance is amazing but heart wrenching.

The word -- love it and obsessed with it starting from the first episode. Great story, beautifully flow throughout each episode.

Humor and lighthearted are the essence of the story in the beginning towards the middle and it gradually takes a deep dive into an emotional roller coasters with numerous heartaches develop for each character for better or worst. You will develop mix of all emotions and heartaches/tears will be epicenter for the rest of the story from the middle so you will need tons of tissues near you.

Though watching it worth every tear drop because their love is so strong and truly heart breaking near the end!!! Love, humor, betrayal, jealousy revenge, and suspense all elements played well and so there is nothing to omit watching from the 63 episodes. The amazing cinematography, clear dialogue and costumes are so beautifully done.

OST - OMG don't have words for the full OST. All songs are so beautiful but the one that capture my ears/heart among all is -- Upwards to the Moon - by Sa Dingding. Amazing and mesmerizing to listen!!!

After watching drama, I started reading the novel - Heavy Sweetness Ash-Like Frost which is much shorter than the drama. I think drama have done perfectly and showing the true nature of all characters and the beautiful story with great connection.

Love this Drama! I would give my 10/10!!! Watching it for the second time since I do have some withdrawal effects.

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Jpnl
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Jan 15, 2019
63 of 63 episodes seen
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Overall 9.0
Story 8.5
Acting/Cast 8.5
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 7.0
The music in Ashes of love is so beautiful, they are in my playlist I used to hear while driving
although I dont know any Chinese language.

Ashes of love introduced me to many mixed feeling while watching movie.
I am always a happy-ending fans, but than I dont mind seeing all the heartbreak and the pain.
Well honestly, I skipped a few. I just cant bear to watch them.
Years ago I probably would have just stopped at Episode 35, cant stand the evil plot and the turnaround stories.

I tried asking my husband to watch this but I found that this is not quite his genre as there's more of Drama than action:))

what I like the most:
Xu Feng and JInMi's love stories
RunYu's stories with his mom

what I dont like:
watching the Emperor (XuFeng's mom) with all her evil plan.
most of the time I just fast forward her scenes. I know that she always up to no good.
Misunderstanding that happened.

I am watching this on RakutenViki.

Will definitely watch this again, but not anytime soon as there's still a few on my list!



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