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Romance, drama, great couple, and a sweet story!
What a gem! This was a totally unexpected find, and I am so glad I decided to watch this. Usually, I don't like the short episode format, but I was able to binge-watch from start to finish and it was great! The continuity between episodes was smooth, no repetitious scenes, and overall, a good watch! No silly, immature characters, no overused tropes, no over the top storyline, no what-the-heck moments, or loose ends. A well-written, well-told and well-acted (short) drama.The ML & FL were superb! Can I repeat that? This couple made me want to keep watching. Their chemistry was smoking - and their love scenes were also. Even the villains had me kind of hoping for a happy ending for them. The supporting cast did a great job also. The military adviser, the little daughter, the courtesan, the maid! I wasn't rolling my eyes or skipping through scenes; all the performances fit nicely together in this story. I really liked this drama - and was sorry to get to the end of it, and what a twist! I didn't see that coming at all.
This director really has the right idea (from the dramas I have seen that he has done). In fact, when I looked at his production list, there were names of shows that I have watched and liked and didn't realize it was the same director. Good job! I'll try to watch more of his work from now on, as well as Cheng Lei's work. (He is so super-cute)
I will definitely be rewatching this one - especially for the sweetness and passion of the main couple.
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Definitely A must watch
I watched this drama mainly because of the male lead, Ryan Cheng, but I ended up loving everything about it! The female lead was charming, and all the supporting actors delivered great performances. The production quality, visuals, and costumes were amazing. The story was engaging, emotional, and well-paced from beginning to end. Highly recommended!Was this review helpful to you?
Sizzling chemistry
This drama is about the talented painter Shi Qi who is blackmailed into marrying general Xiao Han Sheng by pretending to be the Prime Minister’s daughter, Shen Qin. Shi Qi wears ShenQin’s face due to magic and when she meets Han Sheng she realizes he is a familiar face from her past, only now he doesn’t recognize her.The director of this drama seems to have a strong connection to water and the drips of rain runs like a theme throughout the drama. The cinematography is great leading to a suggestive aesthetic that builds tension. Many normally cliché ingredients are reinvented, fireflies and stars in a dark night has never felt to fresh before. It’s just there, creating an atmosphere whiteout forcing it upon the viewer.
The story is intertwined with throw backs into the two main leads past and that often makes me wanna fast forward but not in this drama. Here the past draws me in and I always want to know more and see more. The drama is full of tension and it is well balanced with softer moments that is complemented by nice music. There are also a few comical episodes in this drama and it works well since it often include a child and that makes the comedy feels natural.
I find no unnecessary scenes and every event brings the story forward.
The actor who plays Han Sheng, Ryan Cheng, has the unique ability to appear soft with a fierce face which creates great depth to his character. I find him very talented and can’t wait to see him get a lead role in a major drama. His facial expressions are very captivating. He is the dreamy devoted man we all want in our life. We get some amazing scenes between him and Ke Ying, who plays Shi Qin. Scenes that are some of the best I have seen when it comes to chemistry. It’s hot! It would be enough even without the skin ship, their faces conveyes plenty. That’s how good these scenes are.
This drama is in every way as good as many full length major dramas and I am looking forward to see what this director will come up with next.
This is my first review her on MDL and it is my second time watching this drama, that’s why I know the rewatch value is great.
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Neither good or bad
I really don’t get the hype with this one. It’s neither good or bad. Or maybe I just really cannot get into historical dramas (but was this even that historical aside from the costumes and set?)Because it was so short I did not feel invested and the characters weren’t interesting.
The good parts:
-acting
-had ‘some’ funny moments
-cute child
-decent costumes
The not so good parts:
-I did not sense any chemistry between the leads. They felt more like good long lost friends than destined lovers.
-There wasn't much to the plot.
-Girl was shot in the heart with an arrow and survived?
-Man was stabbed, but was he stabbed? The acting showed no fake blood so that was very poor.
-E
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goosebumps
I never really liked dramas that involve face swapping but i made an exception for this cause the thumbnail,casts and everything attracted me and i'm glad i did. Cause when i tell you i gasped I GASPED it was so good??? Like the chemistry between the leads were over the roof and the twist got me shocked never would i have thought that that would happen.I was so sad for the second couple but when you see them back as "doppelgangers" and having a relationship that they deserved got me so happy everyone got the ending that they deserved.
And i also love the fact that there was no toxicity at all in the main leads relationship they never jumped to conclusions and the male lead was so understanding like i enjoyed every second of them.
so overall if you're wondering whether to watch this or not go for it i beg this mini drama does not disappoint. These mini dramas are getting better than those long ones i swear.
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Slow start for me
This must be one of Ryan Cheng's earlier dramas. He looks a lot younger. I am having a hard time getting into the story. Perhaps it's because I just finished my first ever Ryan Cheng drama, "Legend of a Female General" where he just seems more convincing as a general. It could also be because this is a short drama. It works in modern settings as I have seen a few. Not sure if it works as well in historical.settings. Anyway, I will continue watching the drama just to finish it because it's not too long.Was this review helpful to you?
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Satisfying short drama
Got time to spare? Try these short drama. As someone not into romance, this is good.These actresses weren't known to me but they portrayed their roles very very well! I was able to feel the difference in vibe even after the face swap. (This is hard to nail. I've watch a couple of personality change dramas and I can say this is so far the best.)
Amazing for those 2 NEW actresses. Actors were good too like the general and prince. I dunno but the general gives me Ren JiaLun vibe and at some angles, I see their similarities.
Nice costume and production quality. Obviously not draggy. More appreciation for new actresses and actors.
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Un petit drama sans prétention mais qui a fait mouche
+ Une histoire simple et qui accroche rapidement.+ Des visages inconnus qui qui en toute honnêteté su jouer avec simplicité
+ Une réalisation plutôt correcte pour une série avec un petit budget
+ Un protagoniste masculin adorable et dont l'analyse pertinente des situations nous font craquer assez étrangement. Je dirai même que grâce à lui, le drama se regarde avec plaisir : Un personnage qui ne juge pas avant d'avoir des preuves, qui préfère demander avant de condamner et surtout qui vous sort la tirade " Vous avez vos secret dont vous ne pouvez partagez, je ne demanderais rien et je resterai à vos côtés jusqu'à ce que vous puissiez le dire".... a toute ma sympathie!
+ Des personnages secondaires qui s'en sortent plus qu'honorablement et une touche d'humour plus que bienvenue.
Un drama qui tire son épingle du jeu malgré la qualité "low budget", grâce notamment à une romance où vous n'aurez pas à contenir votre frustration, à un protagoniste masculin dont l'amour a su voir à travers plus loin qu'un simple visage, dont le coeur a su reconnaitre son âme soeur, dont l'attitude chevaleresque et le respect de sa belle a su m'émouvoir.
Un drama qui aurait dû avoir un budget plus élevé.
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Pour passer une soirée sympa, sans prise de tête !
Un très cute drama Romantique d'époque, avec une touche de sorcellerie.Le plot est basé sur l'échange de visage entre 2 FL (1 fille noble, 1 peintre) pour échapper à un mariage arrangé avec un ML général, car la FL noble est amoureuse d'un autre homme.
Les acteurs sont convaincants (je ne les connaissais pas, mais j'ai apprécié), la story est cohérente mais un peu "dramaland". La réalisation est dynamique et les OST agréables.
=> De quoi passer une bonne soirée !
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Coppia carina e affiatata, trama deludente
Andrò controcorrente, perché tutto questo entusiasmo per questo titolo io non l'ho provato.È un drama veramente peso piuma e si vede praticamente in ogni suo aspetto. Il fatto che sia condensato in diciotto episodi di soli 10 minuti giustifica solo parzialmente il pasticcio che è la trama: una accozzaglia di buchi, assurdità, comportamenti illogici, cose assolutamente non spiegate e buttate lì in un mucchio per alludere a uno svolgimento che in realtà non ha alcun senso.
Una giovane pittrice viene chiamata a eseguire un ritratto piuttosto osé di due amanti e dopo averlo fatto si risveglia con la faccia della donna protagonista della scena, figlia di un ministro. Viene quindi costretta a sposare al suo posto un generale e a cercare di trovare nella casa di costui una prova riguardo la morte del principe ereditario, col miraggio della ricompensa del ritrovamento della sorella perduta. Ma il generale è più furbo di quanto non sembri e si rende subito conto che la ragazza che ha sposato sembra serbare più di un segreto.
Mentre i costumi e le ambientazioni sono carini ma a malapena passabili e ci informano immediatamente del fatto che si tratti di un lavoro a basso budget, la colonna sonora e gli effetti sonori speciali non aiutano certo a cambiare idea. I due protagonisti però si difendono molto bene sia come avvenenza che come recitazione. Specialmente il protagonista Ryan Cheng sembra il fratellino più giovane di Allen Ren, ma anche gli attori di contorno fanno tutto sommato un lavoro al di sopra del minimo edittale.
Ciò che veramente è sconfortante è, come già detto, lo svolgimento della storia, che non spiega quasi nulla di come l'elemento soprannaturale possa essere venuto ad essere, nonostante ci sia un colpo di scena non completamente previsto che però tutto sommato, aggiunto al grosso pasticcio che è la storia, più che sorprendere fa cadere le braccia. Probabilmente la vicenda avrebbe avuto bisogno di qualche episodio di più per essere sviluppata in maniera decente, pur senza andare a cadere nei vari riempitivi di contorno che spesso ammorbano il genere. Sembra che purtroppo si vada da un opposto all'altro: titoli lunghissimi, infiniti, pieni di storie secondarie inutili, o serie condensatissime piene di azione e di accadimenti che si affastellano senza dare tempo allo spettatore di tirare il fiato.
Peccato. Si salva l'interpretazione degli attori principali e della bambina, veramente dolce e simpatica.
Soprattutto, la coppia principale ha una chimica da paura e lui bacia da dio... questo da solo risolleva le sorti di almeno un punto.
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Agradavel
Um drama curto mais bem desenvoldido, enredo bom e um elenco decente. Geralmente não me identifico muito com C Dramas pois acho que os episódios são muito longos e isso geralmente me cansa , também confesso que os drmas curtos demais não enchem os meus olhos, porém tive uma doce surpesa ao assistir esse drama, a história é envolvente e te mantem interesado do incio ao fim.Os personagens tem quimica, e desempenharam seus papéis agradavelmente. O amor do general e sua esposa era muito lindo, gostei muito pois aqui não temos tempo para aqueles maus entedidos e picoinhas desnecessárias. Os protagonistas são inteligentes e sabem o que querem e como se proteger.
Em fim recomendo esse drama para você.
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A well developed short drama, good plot and a decent cast. I usually don't identify much with C Dramas because I think the episodes are too long and that usually tires me, I also confess that the drmas too short don't fill my eyes, but I had a sweet surprise when watching this drama, the story is engaging and keeps you interested from start to finish.
The characters have chemistry, and they played their roles nicely. The general and his wife's love was very beautiful, I liked it a lot because here we don't have time for those bad guys and unnecessary nitpicking. The protagonists are smart and know what they want and how to protect themselves.
Finally, I recommend this drama to you.
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mini drama com produção de gigante
Sabe um drama bom? É esse! Conta história de duas mulheres que trocam de rosto.Shi Qi uma pintora humilde que procura sua irmã se vê envolvida em uma trama elaborada por Shen Qin a filha do primeiro que deve se casar com um general Xiao Han Sheng mesmo amando o príncipe Ning. Com um o roteiro bem elaborado e vários plot twists te mantém curiosa durante os 18 episódios. Por ter 10 min cada episódio a trama se desenvolve rápido e sem rodeios. Os protagonistas são inteligentes e com química. Ponto para o General que o tipico pronta perfeito e parceiro dos sonhos. Tudo é excelente a atuação do elenco, a OST poderosa e a produção de drama grande! Vejam!
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