The Prisoner of Beauty

折腰 ‧ Drama ‧ 2025
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DramaBunny
3 people found this review helpful
May 31, 2025
36 of 36 episodes seen
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

One of the best 2025 historical dramas

The acting of the cast was good...too good. You couldn't help getting attached to each and every character (obviously hating upon the villains...that just means their acting was good)

It is an enemy to lovers trope ...a mixture of bickering, drama and obviously romance.

Although the ending was quite rushed and not satisfactory but it is an amazing watch!
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Phantomfiend
3 people found this review helpful
May 29, 2025
36 of 36 episodes seen
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Overall 8.5
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 10
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 7.0

Simple but told in a Wonderful way to Captivate

Before that, I want everyone to know that the core of this drama is how to reconcile two big families that have a bad history because one of them betrayed, causing the other to be slaughtered. This is not about investigation or revenge, but how this marriage will lead the two main characters to reach a point where hatred is replaced by kindness with sincere love. (Side note: I like Slow-burn romance and not over-the-top comedic act elements here, they just suit my taste.)

Wei Shao and Qiao Man are two complex characters, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. They are consistent in their personalities but also show development thorough it. LYN and SZE's acting is really great.

In addition, the other characters are no less important. Even when I thought that they were useless to the story, in the following episodes I was proven wrong.

They are complex in their own right, adding depth to the story. There are even some scenes where the characters are played so well that they can amazed and give me goosebumps.

This drama is simple but so well-made despite the budget is moderate. Hands down to the production team who worked hard to make this and the actors who acted brilliantly to be able to bring this story alive.

Of course this is not a masterpiece or a great work. They have some episodes that seem boring. After all, different audiences, different perspectives. However, sometimes what we think is boring, actually contributes to the story in this drama. So it is necessary to watch carefully to understand the story and why a character acts the way they do.

It is easy to assume that FL is evil and manipulative and ML is too submissive to his wife, when in fact all of these things have a clear basis and explanation in the drama.

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Topfanithink
3 people found this review helpful
May 30, 2025
36 of 36 episodes seen
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Overall 9.5
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 8.5
Rewatch Value 9.5

Enemies to Lovers done right

This is my first time writing a review... I just had to!

The hatred and conflict felt so real. Their transition from enemies to allies and then lovers was done so well—I believed every moment of it.

This was my first time watching anything with the two leads, and they were amazing. I was completely sold on their characters, and their chemistry was on point—one of the best I’ve seen in C-dramas. Admittedly, I haven’t watched a ton, but still.
Overall, I loved it. Now I’m off to rewatch because I just can’t move on yet!❤️

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Ferja05
3 people found this review helpful
May 30, 2025
36 of 36 episodes seen
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 9.5

My oppinion and suggest

Such a wonderful story! The changes of Wei Shao is so nice, I congratuleting to the series director for this! Honest, trust, love, belief, family, siblings and friends..these are very important ponts of life. A little bit similar to A journey to love, about brotherhood between the four generals and Wei Shao, but in the end they didn't die all...of course, that was very sad that Wei Liang dies...
I can only praise all of story, main and support rules, director, producer, screenwriter and those, who takes part of this beautiful series!
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lin27
3 people found this review helpful
May 30, 2025
36 of 36 episodes seen
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

Great drama!

I have been waiting for this drama for so long & thought it will not be aired. Thankfully it aired!!! Yeah….wohoo……!!! And truly this drama doesn’t disappoint, it’s so good from the beginning to the end. Enjoyed watching it. All actors & actresses played their roles very well. Chemistry between the two main lead are very good. OST also good, especially the song sang by the main lead actor Liu Yu Ning. Will definitely rewatch. Bravo to a great cast and crew and story/drama.
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Ongoing 23/36
kimle
8 people found this review helpful
May 24, 2025
23 of 36 episodes seen
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Overall 10
Story 9.5
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

Lovely romance

The drama is lovely —Luu Vu Ninh & Tong To Nhi are surely shining through every episode. I particularly love to enjoy this drama so much, very witty, loving, and full of twisted emotions. Can’t wait till the whole episode set coming out, then I’ll probably have to rewatch several times. The main female character portrays the strong characteristics of a leader but also a wife —very admiring. The lead male character has a very conflicting personality but seems to be strong and righteous with inner kindness.
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ApurvaJaidi
4 people found this review helpful
May 29, 2025
36 of 36 episodes seen
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

Must watch

This drama was truly magical
We got to see soo many beautiful things like
How love can change someone in many scenarios like
The main ML and FL love story
The Qiao Fan love story
Xiao Tao's love story
Lady Xu's love and
How a person could love so much
I had a rollercoaster of emotions
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Ashes Wei Man
4 people found this review helpful
May 30, 2025
36 of 36 episodes seen
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Overall 10
Story 9.5
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

Best drama in 2025 " the masterpiece"

Perfect for another drama of them as this drama was in 2023, and all of the TPOB fans are aiming nor wishing to have another drama of Liu Yuning and Song Zu Er in a modern or Historical drama which also have a similar stories of this. May the directors of this drama masterpiece decide to have another drama of them with the same cast.
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shihyeon
4 people found this review helpful
May 29, 2025
36 of 36 episodes seen
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
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Worth to watch Again and Again.??

Actually I started watched this drama Because of Liu YuNing but,After watching this drama I started to think Woow The screenwriter is a Great and I really love this drama and It Plot.....🔥✨️.


First start with Enemies but After time passes They became Lovers actually When In the other dramas They will write the plot like In the middle of the drama they turn to lovers ,but For this Drama isn't like that....✨️.The plot Flow like naturally.🥰😘...I really love this drama Because The 4 Generals and the other acting casts are really Great and They are act soo well....woow...🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷

Actually The part I start to cry is When wei Liang General died part and also Cousin sister died part......Actually miserable.🥺🥺🥺😭😭😭😭

(For the drama) I really hate and get annoyed by the Lady yulou character and That Idiot king and Lady qio Uncle....But they get what they deserved at the end...😱
Actually This drama worth watching....😍🩷🩷🩷🩷❤️❤️.Actually I should rewatch this drama....🥰😘Because This drama shows us The Great Lord wei and Lady Qio......🩷🥰✨️🩵.....

(I don't know what to type but Actually I really love this drama....On the above what I type is i don't know some can get this what I'm trying to say and This review will be helpful for you.....But,No matter I want to say is You must watch this drama.....This drama,actings,actor casts,Ost,Plot Everything is well made and Worth your time to watch this drama...)....🥺😭😱🥰🥰🖤🖤🖤😎😎😘😘😍😍🩷🩷🩷🩷✨️✨️🔥🔥🔥🔥Best 2025 Enemies to Lovers Drama 🔥🩷 The Prisoner of Beauty🩵🔥

I'm now waiting for Liu Yuning Next Upcoming drama....🩷🩷🩵🩵🩷🩵🩷🩵🩵🩷🥰😘😘🖤🖤.

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Malachite Lizard
4 people found this review helpful
Jun 30, 2025
36 of 36 episodes seen
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Overall 6.0
Story 6.0
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 7.5
Rewatch Value 5.5

Overrated

I couldn’t stand his behavior first 7 episodes, I understand that they are from enemy families, even tho strangling his wife is too much. Also, he is ruler so he should control himself in sake of politics. I mean, he doesn’t know how to love etc, but ManMan is too understanding considering the fact that she is also from powerful family and was raised in love and peace. Personality , if I was in her place I would just leave his family after all that behavior. Moreover, the ending was too hurried, it’s like they pushed everything in just 2 episodes.
This C-drama made me understand that I don’t like Enemies to Lovers trope anymore.

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dellutgerysalut
4 people found this review helpful
May 29, 2025
36 of 36 episodes seen
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
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itss ENDED!

Omg this drama totally blew my expectations out of the water. I had zero idea it was even in production—I literally just stumbled upon it right after finishing The Story of Pearl Girl(TSOPG) and falling hard for Liu Yuning 🖤 So yeah, I hit play with no expectations and... BAM. Instant obsession. It’s SO. FREAKING. GOOD. I don’t even know what else to say—my brain short-circuited from how hooked I was 😭

This is hands down the 2025 drama I’m waiting for each week (right after TFF ended 🥲). Honestly, thanks to this show, I finally managed to move on from TFF… but plot twist: now I’m stuck in this one AHAHAHAHA HELP 😩

Also—Zu’er. I’ve never seen any of her dramas before, but now I’m completely in love 🫶 Her acting? Chef’s kiss. Her visuals? Drop-dead gorgeous. Soooo cute I can’t.

And don’t even get me started on how hyped I am for Liu Yuning’s upcoming drama A Dream Within a Dream—PLEASE let it drop next week, I’m begging 😭🙏

To anyone still unsure whether to watch this or not—don’t think, just press play. Watch it now before the regret hits you like a truck AHAHHAAHHAH 💀🔥

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MDLOWL5566
10 people found this review helpful
May 21, 2025
36 of 36 episodes seen
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Overall 6.0
Story 6.0
Acting/Cast 6.0
Music 6.0
Rewatch Value 1.0
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IT IS SAID, DO NOT BE TEMPTED BY THE BEAUTY OF A BEAUTIFUL FACE. BEHIND IS A EVIL HEART.

I came across a YouTube video where the speaker discussed how married couples fight, especially focusing on how some women can manipulate their husbands. The message was striking—**if you marry a scheming woman, no matter how happy you may appear, you’re essentially a fool**. You’re unknowingly being used, manipulated behind a mask of beauty and charm.

The title of the drama I’m watching is *Prisoner of Beauty*, and it's incredibly apt. The male lead is metaphorically imprisoned by a beautiful woman, yet he remains completely unaware of the trap he’s in.

The female lead is extremely manipulative—cunning and deceptive—constantly fooling the male lead with her innocent facade. He’s so naïve, genuinely believing in her supposed purity. It’s frustrating to watch.

To be honest, I’m only continuing this drama because of Liu Yu Ning. The female lead drives me crazy with her two-faced behavior. She's calculated, scheming, and plays the role of the innocent victim far too well. Not only is the male lead blind to her true nature, but even his own trusted aide leaks all his secrets to her maid. It’s infuriating. He married a traitor and foolishly thinks he’s being kind and merciful—when in reality, he’s sabotaging his own plans.

Instead of eliminating threats, he gives them chances to stab him in the back. Foolish beyond words. If you want to destroy your enemies, **don’t hesitate—cut the grass and pull out the roots**. That one act of mercy might lead to the destruction of his entire clan. It’s the kind of mistake that feels painfully stupid and avoidable.

Honestly, if they keep fighting like this throughout the series, what’s even the point of getting married? I suppose this never-ending tension is what stretches the drama into so many episodes.

Again, I can't emphasize enough how manipulative the female lead is. She deceives the male lead time and again, and he continues to believe she’s some kind of saint. I’m watching for Liu Yu Ning, and Liu Yu Ning only.

I despise her character—not just her actions, but even her facial expressions irritate me. And don’t get me started on that infuriating fat man who keeps leaking secrets to the maid.

Even though I know the drama may end with them living peacefully, I honestly hope she dies in the end. I know that sounds evil, but I just dislike her that much. She’s the most dangerous type of person—evil in disguise. Just because a drama portrays a happy ending doesn’t mean marrying your enemy ever ends well in real life.

I'm only on Episode 9 and already expecting more betrayals from her. She’s even secretly ordered people to dig tunnels under his land—to undermine and control everything he owns. Seems she is tying ML around her little fingers. In the end the enemy used this to attack the

The other scheming woman is the Lady Yulro , trying to stir trouble in the end gets disfigured by Wei Shao, wanted to take revenge but in the end due to her mistrust in ppl kills those who wants to help her and killed herself.

Donno his advisor helping him or the wife. Also the stupid fat man , how he can be a soldier with his brain, leaking all the info to the wife n anybody. How can he be a General, died in the end.

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