Lighter & Princess

the chemistry

i loved the chemistry the mostttttt😭😭😭😭 they were so cute together. I didn't liked how it ended with that court marriage I wanted a whole proper marriage with her parents approval also they needed to show more of ML's side of story too he looked like a red flag but he was just trying to protect her I wish the story writer focused a little more on his character development too 😭💜.
everything was great other than this.
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Speechless

I can never forget this drama, invitation to the princess by the lighter haha..li xun and zhu yun..these names are engraved in my heart.

Actually, i don't want to write any of the scenes here because go watch it dear, just go and watch it. Reading even slightest of the spoiler will really spoil the freshness. I just binge watched it in 2 days, i just forgot, what's eating, what's sleeping. Li xun and zhu yun were everything to me. Yet i am not over this. For Princess and Lighter, i am kinda head over heels. Its so beautiful. Lovely couple.

This series actually has 2 phases. Ep 1-19 is one. Ep 20-36 is another. If a person looking for just undeniable love and student chemistry, you can stop the drama at ep 19. And it wont feel left inbetween because it's designed as an end at ep 19. But a person want to feel suffering, longing, hatred and still going after each other, go for the 2nd phase. But both the phases has it's own beauty, own uniquesness, in short, you just won't want it to end. You won't be habitual of not having more of li xun and zhu yun around you anymore😭

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Frustating watch but still okay!

I actually binged this entire show, which is unusual for me with C-dramas, but I just couldn’t help myself!

Their dynamic was really fun to watch at first, but then it took a turn. While I liked the male lead, the female lead did all the heavy lifting in the relationship, which didn’t feel fair. It became so frustrating to watch, and I hate being frustrated. I also wasn't a fan of the production. I like it when a show looks high-quality, and this one didn't. That was actually the reason I dropped it during the first episode the first time I tried to watch it!

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where do i even start?

ZHANG JINGYI. THE PRINCESS, THE ACTRESS, THE CUTIE PIE IN THE SHOW she was insanely incredible in her role as Zhu Yun. Every expression, every emotional shift felt so raw and real. She carried Zhu Yun’s journey with grace, strength, and just the right touch of vulnerability. And CHEN FEIYU. THE KING HIMSELF HIS ACTING WAS SOOO AMAZING. The way he portrayed Li Xun’s emotional complexity, that cold genius exterior slowly melting into something tender and real? Iconic. Their chemistry? Off the charts. Every glance between them felt loaded with meaning. I was literally kicking my feet and screaming into my pillow every time they had a scene together. Together, they brought the characters to life in a way that made it impossible not to root for them. Their dynamic wasn’t just romance bruhhh it was pain, growth, longing, and that soul-deep connection you rarely see done this well. Honestly, this duo has set the bar. No notes. 10/10. Give them ALL the awards.

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Huh... well I actually really liked this

I know I typically enjoy non-problematic tropes. Seeing a bad boy x good girl sort of trope with a multitude of side characters who hurt and create obstacles in their relationship would usually never appeal to me.

I guess it's just because I never saw it done well... until now.

Lighter and Princess is a must watch, with a compelling storyline (it's very thorough) and well thought-out character arcs. Characters truly have their own distinct personalities, and there's a lot of realism in their development. They all have their strengths and their flaws, and the drama does make you question what's really good or bad or in the gray zone. It doesn't hurt that the cast is absolutely eye candy, including Jenny Zeng, Arthur Chen, and Zhang Jingyi.

I was one of the people putting off watching it because I thought it'd be one of those stories where a female lead revolves and orbits around a toxic male lead. I found instead that the female lead, Zhu Yun, really found her independence, identity, and goals in life after working with Li Xun, something she didn't have before. Li Xun received care and learned love from Zhu Yun. It was a complementary relationship that I enjoyed watching. Of course, no sane girl should go after a Li Xun like character in real life; however, I really thought this relationship was one of my favorites watching the show. I don't see the anti-feminist or misogynist implications that a lot of people try to place here.

The storyline is a great revenge/strategy plot like you'd see in a Wuxia drama seamlessly woven into a sweet romance. I really enjoyed it and binged watched this whole thing in three days (yeah, definitely not good). It is melancholy, it can be dark, and it does explore themes such as depression, monopolization, jealousy, etc.

Overall, a masterpiece. I think 2022 was a really good year, yielding both Reset and this.

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Never felt my emotions surge up so much until this Drama

As someone who watched tons of dramas during COVID and reduced them and only watched the popular or eye-catching ones post COVID, this was a MASTERPIECE. I barely say this, but this truly felt like I was part of the drama.
As someone who has experienced something similar, I felt my emotions were being touched and felt by someone else.

Coming back to the drama, what I liked the most is how it showed the priorities people have in real life and showing how different emotions lead on to different outcomes.
This is my first ever drama I have watched of the leads. I have heard how Arthur Chen, lacks in his acting skills but this proved it wrong. Sometimes being quiet and actions show them more. I did read a review or a comment saying how they were annoyed about Zhu Yun, but I think those feelings and emotions last for quite a while when you have very strong feelings for your partner and vice versa. But it haunts you even more in the end, when they act like they never had those feelings and you can never get a closure. Anyone who experiences such events, heal in different ways or sometimes they don't. The only thing I didn't like in the drama but can't blame Zhu Yin is how easily she let herself weak for Li Xun when they met each other again. I think they should have let her not forget how she suffered those years because of several peoples action.

Onto the support roles, as much as GJH pissed me off and he acted so pathetic during the drama. Everyone gets jealous but getting obsessed about it without caring how it affects everyone around you is definitely another level of patheticness. I'm not sure if the he deserved what the ending was but yeh FZJ definitely got a good ending. He could have definitely had some self respect and reduced that ego. Same for Li Xun, I get he is godly and stuff, but high ego never does any good to anyone.

I also didn't like FSM, such a two faced friend but at the same thats also reality. Not all your friends and roommates will support your side, everyone has their own priorities whether your being right or not. Thats what I liked about this drama, It showed the reality of campus in terms of friendship to some extent. Not everything can be captured in one drama but this definitely had those aspects that most dramas do not show.

Though it is a slow burn drama, and I myself hesitated for 3 years before I watched it and YES I DEFINITELY GOT HOOKED.
I would recommend to anyone who is trying to find dramas with good reality check and slow burn romance about struggles. (But yes it is more on the emotional aspect over physical struggles experienced).

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A Love Built on Trauma and Courage

I must admit, this Chinese drama didn’t grab my attention right away. The first few episodes felt a bit slow and not particularly engaging. However, as the story unfolds, it becomes absolutely impossible to stop watching. It grows steadily, becoming emotionally rich and deeply compelling, with a perfect balance between complexity and simplicity.

The plot follows the characters over several years, which adds realism and depth to their relationships and personal struggles. While there are some weak points in the script — such as rushed scenes or slightly forced dialogues — the overall story is well-developed and captivating.

Li Xun is a striking character with a painful and difficult past. His trauma is deeply felt, and his strength in overcoming it is admirable. At the same time, he can be frustrating, especially when he acts recklessly or speaks harshly, often hurting those close to him. This duality, however, makes him more human and relatable.

Zhu Yun, on the other hand, has a simpler personal arc, but she shines through her inspiring personality. She's strong, determined, and incredibly charming — the kind of character who captivates not because of tragedy, but because of resilience and integrity.

Their love story is intense and filled with ups and downs, portrayed with sensitivity and emotion. The setting, soundtrack, and performances also greatly enhance the experience.

My only disappointment lies in the ending: bittersweet and a bit too open. Many important aspects of the characters’ futures remain unanswered — the fate of the company they dreamed of building, the children they talked about having — all left unresolved. A few more episodes or even a second season would have helped to complete the story more satisfyingly. Still, this drama is outstanding and absolutely worth watching.

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Simple and short Opinion

I just watched some short in youtube and read some comments and i felt like to watch.. and that's what i did.. the things i felt really good in this drama are..
1. How a girl should be.. competitive, trustful, confidence.
2. Male lead character is a little too arrogant but the confidence on his skills is the thing the youth wants..
3. Ofcourse not many of us will watch dramas to learn something.. just to entertain ourselves.. so coming to that it's a youth drama so as we think romance, small fights between friends everything is there..
4. The important thing that watchers will found in this drama is trust..

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Un drama hermoso

Comencé a ver Lighter and Princess después de haber visto a Chen Fei Yu en When Destiny Brings the Demon. La verdad es que no fue una decisión muy profunda: simplemente no tenía absolutamente nada que ver. Estaba aburrida y no lograba conectar con ningún otro drama.
Este drama es muy distinto al tipo de historias que normalmente consumo. Usualmente, en los dramas modernos que veo, los protagonistas masculinos son del tipo “green flag”, como San Yan de First Love, First Frost o He Suye de The Best Team.
Pero Li Xun… Li Xun es todo menos eso.
Él le rompió el corazón muchas veces. Sin embargo, ¿quiénes somos nosotros para juzgar las decisiones que ella misma tomó? Ella luchó por su amor porque veía lo que había dentro de él. Sabía que valía la pena.

Sí, se frustraba. Le dolía que él no pudiera abrirse con ella. Pero con el tiempo, él aprendió. No fue realmente un tema de confianza ni un trauma específico que lo hiciera cerrarse. No fue por la muerte de sus padres ni por una tragedia concreta. Simplemente era su personalidad.
No todos vienen al mundo siendo rayos de sol, ni tampoco completamente oscuros.
Esta historia muestra justamente eso.
Las escenas finales son profundamente nostálgicas. Ver los reencuentros y recordar que la historia realmente comienza cuando ya sabemos que su pasado juntos no terminó bien… y luego descubrir todo lo que vivieron, todo el amor que compartieron.
Puede que Li Xun no fuera de decir “te amo” constantemente, pero nunca hubo duda de que amaba.

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L&P is one of the best dramas I've watched so far. The plotline, the acting, the visuals - everything is top notch. Zhang Jingyi and Chen Feiyu (Arthur) hit the bullseye when playing these roles. You can sense the difference between their school days and after they start working, the maturity Zhu Yun gained and the more withdrawn Li Xun was after his time in prison. The expressions and whole 'vibe' they gave out was amazing. One of the dramas that doesn't get me to finish watching purely for the sake of being able to say I finished watching it. Lighter and Princess is a really symbolic title and I would say outlines their relationship well. We get two sections of relationship development: From the beginning of school, where Li Xun and Zhu Yun fall for each other, and the rekindling of their past relationship after when they are adults despite Zhu Yun's family. Li Xun's opinions I feel like aren't as unfair as some claim they are. He dislikes nepo babies and the rich who make it seem like they are doing everything good while in reality they are doing nothing at all. The addition of Ren Di (Zeng Keni/Jenny) as a friend is a nice touch as well. Overall, it is absolutely a must watch for anyone who hasn't yet.

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