A good watch
Youthful glory is a decent watch!Though sometimes, I was annoyed by the FL, it is still watchable for its plot, and the ML acting.
Liked the acting of Song Weilong, Bao Shangen and the others.
I liked the romance plot of the second couple more than the main couple.
Overall it is a light hearted drama which can be watched for one time, imo.
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Total Fluff and a Comfort Watch
This drama can be a good palette cleanser if you recently watched something heavy. This drama is unabashedly a fluffy romance. All you need to do is forget logic and not compare it with others in the genre.I proudly own that I am shallow. Eh. Whatever. The USP for me was the handsomeness of the ML. I loved his initial broody stares and overall menacing aura in the first half more than his lovesick puppyness in the second half. I did not hate it. But his presence in the first half was more commanding IMO. SWL is a one good looking dude, no argument there. He also has a presence. It all worked really well for his Prince of Danbei (I’m pretty sure I messed up the spelling). His costumes were not too stylish but suited him well. His fight scenes were well performed. I didn’t think there were any deep moments that got him to flex his acting chops. Don’t get me wrong. He did well with what was given to him. But then he anyway always does that. The drama did not make him go an extra mile.
One request though. Please please please let him lose that plum lipstick. Initially I had a hard time focusing on anything other than his lips. Believe me, it was not as naughty as this sounded. It was distractingly unnatural. His handsomeness was undermined by that ridiculous lip colour. I got used to it. But boy, was it weird!
Our FL was exactly what you’d expect to see in a fluff. Playful, smart, a paragon of goodness whom everybody loves. She and BFF were a funny pair. Once I got over her bunny ear hair style, I was good. She was cute with the usual and the annoying and the silly and the unrealistic and totally blech baby voice (but nothing compared to Esther Yu. Esther is my yardstick against which I measure all the baby voices. Bao Shengen does not come close. No hate on EY. I adored Orchid in LBFAD). Anyhoo. What in the name of hairpins was that hair style? It looked like a cross between pastry and bunny ears. Once I got over those, I enjoyed her Ming Tan. Her rich girl behaviour without any snootyness was adorable to me.
Side couples. The side couples is the next best thing, you guys. They are funny, precious and have good chemistry (well at least one of them is)
There were scenes which made me LOL. There were some scenes which made me RME. But I knew what to expect going into it. So it did not disappoint me. I was entertained and that’s all I wanted there, that and I wanted me some SWL handsomeness. Thus I mark this one with the green ink in my entertainment ledger.
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Different stories about the glory of youth done hilariously cute and heartwarming!
This is my 2nd time watching this and it is such a breath of fresh air! Simple and straightforward story! If you want a break from the usual plots of historical dramas this is a must watch!Other than the usual comments of saying this is just an idol drama; weak female lead and all that truth is we are so accustomed to seeing the strong female leads being marketed these days but strong is defined not only in being good at martial arts, battle seasoned girl, revenge driven cunning females.
Strength also comes in doing the best that you can in what you love and what you are good at. And you can see that in this drama. Different couples with different struggles and how they overcome all of them together.
WHY 10/10 REWATCH VALUE?
Chemistry of the main couple is top tier! Song Wei Long's very manly appearance-alpha male kind of appearance was accentuated because of the cute and very feminine appearance of Bao Shangen! What a charming couple! Their natural banter made this drama natural-sometimes viewers don't like to admit it but their dynamics as a couple was more attached to reality than the usual dramas where the couple have instant unusual strong bond like huh? In here you can see their relationship was built with misunderstandings, confusion and tests of trust as a couple which they've overcome in their own ways-it's an arranged marriage yes but the thing is they found their way with each other navigating and overcoming the trials along the way
Fight scenes: they spent time orchestrating the fight scenes to really highlight the contrast of the male and female lead-Song Wei Long really stood out in this and all the other fight scenes were also great!
Character Development of female lead: If you are impatient enough- you won't get to enjoy her character development that many of the other comments easily hate on her! First, among all the drama's I've watched this female lead has high self-awareness-she acknowledges her weakness, knows what she likes and doesn't and fights for what she believes in. She may have been raised as a sheltered young lady of noble family; for many this is such a weak female lead and a letdown, but you know, her background and the way she grew does not make her any less of a woman. There are those with the same upbring like hers but with a wicked and vile hearts. She paves her way in the world in her own little ways-as I've said strength and measure of prowess of a woman is not only measured with abilities shaped by society.
You'll love the stories of the other couples too- I think this is why it is titled as such. In our youth it is a constant journey of discovering and rediscovering ourselves different stories reflecting the glory of our youth indeed!
Overall, it is straightforward, with unexpected twists in the plot especially from the villain arc but indulged with the best chemistry of the main lead, heartwarming and light story with hilarious tone!
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Typical romance in a historical setting
Overall:The show was really a normal one for me personally. It had potential but I don't think it was able to reach that. The story was kinda simple and predictable for a regular drama addict like me. It is enjoyable to some extent if you can let go of overthinking.
Acting:
The acting was satisfying until half . When the romance started going up the acting started going down. Both ml and fl are very good looking. If you want an eye candy romance it's good. The emperor was a sweetheart.
Story:
The story is said to be a investigation. But it goes to other paths as it becomes predictable. The historical setting is not explained well. The emperor is shown as an easygoing man. But the relationship between Prince digbei and emperor still confuses me. Are they brothers or just sworn brothers. Certain elements are not explained well.
Try it if you want a romantic drama to kill time. It's not bad but don't go in expecting something very thrilling or that excellent.
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A Good Drama, but the Supporting Cast Stole the Show
I would rate this drama 7.5/10, mainly because of the female lead and the dialogues. While the story had some good moments, the overall dialogue writing was not particularly strong and often felt underwhelming. The female lead’s acting also did not fully meet the mark for me, especially in emotional scenes. At times, her expressions in sad moments felt exaggerated and came across more like cartoon-like reactions than natural performance. Because of that, the emotional impact was reduced. She definitely has potential, but she needs to improve her acting skills, especially her delivery and expressions in serious scenes, to make her performance more believable.That said, the secondary characters did an amazing job and brought a lot of charm to the drama. In fact, I found myself liking the second and third couple even more than the main leads. Their chemistry felt more natural, and their scenes were often more enjoyable and engaging to watch.
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Must watched drama!!
Despite some unfavourable reviews, I decided to watch this drama. I must say that the both ML and FL are very sweet and there are a lot of twists and turns especially towards the end of the drama. I was like "WHAT" ?? That was not what I have anticpated and the rewatch value is high. I think the best part is a happy ending for all!!Was this review helpful to you?
GREAT DRAMA IMPECCABLE STORYLINE LOVED IT LOVED IT LOVED IT
Wonderful storyline and great acting is what makes great. In the drama serious moments are sprinkled in with humor which makes the story is gripping and is a nice light watch there is beautiful romance between the main leads and other side characters and the ending is a happy one and with paced nicely not too long or too short if you're interested in dramas like new life begins you will surely love this. This is a must watch drama. If you're interested in more serious dramas it does give you a bit of that but does not overpower the playfulness of this drama I highly suggest 10 out of 10Was this review helpful to you?
Great Drama Undone by Unacceptable Animal Cruelty
"Youthful Glory" had such great potential — the cast's chemistry was genuinely impressive, and their performances really brought the story to life. I was enjoying the drama a lot until Episode 19, where the scene involving the rooster was extremely disturbing. It looked like the animal was being suffocated, and it was very hard to watch. In the 21st century, there's absolutely no excuse for cruelty to animals, especially in entertainment. It sets a terrible example and completely ruined the experience for me. Such a shame for an otherwise promising show. I hope productions take more care in the future.Was this review helpful to you?
Not bad but not good
This is not my type of liking , only reason I continued to watch is ML but after 18 episode I forced myself to watch but I can't ,I found myself skipping some minutes and later episodes, still story remains the same lot of political stuff, first 10 episodes are intresting and later I felt bored because lot of political stuffs i dropped at episode 19 with lot of skippings... I know FL is premature baby not strong enough to learn martial but atleast should not be annoying.Baishou is my all time favourite, if u don't have any plan to watch u can watch this .Was this review helpful to you?
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Typical storyline
This drama really isn't worth 8/10. Here we go again, same annoying story line with supposedly smart FL but very stupid in deciphering suituations. Then the ML who for some reason cannot escape blame with lack of communication. All good intensions go to waste because you can't open your mouth and speak at the right moment.It's like these characters can talk and say all there is to say but suddenly go silent or lose their ability to speak at the crucial moment.
Look, i guess these types of story lines can be fine to watch the first time but there is no rewatch value.
I normally like to finish dramas at least but the leads are so annoying so far. Not for the mature audiences.
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When a Female Lead Ruins the Entire Drama
I went into this drama with high expectations, but it turned out to be one of the most frustrating viewing experiences I’ve had in a long time—and the female lead is the main reason why.Her character comes across as nothing more than a spoiled, immature brat. Instead of depth, strength, or emotional complexity, we get childish behavior, exaggerated expressions, and a performance that feels completely out of place in an adult drama. Honestly, it’s a disgrace to female roles. Women in dramas can be powerful, layered, and compelling—this portrayal is the exact opposite.
It’s hard to understand how such a strong, charismatic actor like Song Wei Long was paired with someone so bland and childlike. The mismatch is jarring. There is absolutely zero chemistry between them. Watching their scenes feels uncomfortable, almost like they belong in completely different shows. At times, it genuinely feels like an adult interacting with a child.
Because of this, the entire story collapses. There’s no emotional tension, no engagement, nothing that makes you care. I found myself constantly fast-forwarding just to get through episodes.
In fact, I gave up completely at episode 18—I simply couldn’t take it anymore.
I actually feel bad for Song Wei Long, because he’s a talented actor and deserves far better than this. As for the female lead—this kind of role might work in a children’s story, but it absolutely does not belong in a serious, adult drama.
Final note:
The rating of 1 I gave in the acting category is directed solely at the female lead. It does not reflect the performance of the rest of the cast—especially Song Wei Long, who delivers a solid and professional performance despite the weak dynamic. Unfortunately, her portrayal is so poor and out of place that it completely overshadows everything else and drags the overall acting score down to that level.
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Absolutely Gorgeous and Fluffy drama
This drama is that type you watch when you need something light and not filled with too much angst,I did enjoy watching this drama. For some reason it's still the best fluffy historical drama for me...The male lead is stern,emotionally understanding and strong principled,The Female lead although very pretty,is Little overconfident and stressful but shes also understanding in her own way,they both made a really good pair.
The side characters are the best!!! The second female lead is so good at acting,the second male lead bai shu is really intelligent tho easy going at the same time,the third and fourth male lead are both handsome and emotionally dependable despite being nobles and having a political background,I still live this drama so much,my best historical drama yet.
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