My Journey to You

Season two please - this drama is underrated

I have not watched such a great drama in a long time. From the first episode all the way till the end, I did not even look at my phone or got distracted.

Pace was fast, you want to know what's next and plot flowed through very well.

LIKE

When both Gong Shang Jue and Gong Yuan Zhi got played by Madam Wu Ji - that scene made me cry!

What Gong Shang Jue did to Gong Yuan Zhi (when Gong Yuan Zhi was trying to save him) - that scene oh my god seriously!

Hilarious Gong Zi Shang with Jin Fan

When Gong Zi Yu found out Jin Fan's identity from Xue Chong Zi

That part when everyone from back and front mountain fought together - pretty cool

When Han Ya Si saved Yun Wei Shan

Gong's family (the aftermath) after Wu Feng's attack

Chi Mei Huang Liang - season two please to know who are the two though I sort of guessed who. There were hints throughout the drama.

DISLIKE

The last two episodes which kind of slowed down a little.

MUSIC - personal fav

Yun Zhi Yu 云之羽 - Zhang Jie 张杰
Ge Zhe 歌者 - Tian Jia Rui 田嘉瑞

REWATCH VALUE

Definitely will re-watch, drama was so good that I need to re-play some scenes just to enjoy them again.

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I can't believe that I finally found my extended family.. My Gong Family ???

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Title : My Journey To You - 2023 (Complete 24 Episodes)
Personal Rating : 9/10

I can't believe that I finally found my extended family.. My Gong Family!!!

"The blade of the GONG FAMILY never points inward but outwards." -- Gong Shang Jue
This is one of the best Wuxia drama that I've watched so far.. The storyline is amazing.. You will be hooked in every episodes and it always have a cliffhanger.. It is so intriguing that you want to finished the drama in one sitting.. I purposely stopped watching it in the middle of the broadcast and waited for it to be completed because I couldn't stand the 24 hours waiting time..

I am a sucker of a rom-com with happy ending drama and this drama doesn't have much of it but still it one of the best for me.. It didn't give me a tragic/ heartbreaking ending but an open ending.. It didn't just focus on the couples but on the family as well..
The cast are superb.. The action scenes are amazing that I kept repeating it..

I hope there will be a season 2 because there's a lot of mystery around Gong Family that it is not answered..

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I simply loved these thrills and frills.

My Journey to You (2023) has the most amount of pretty people I have seen in a Chinese Drama. Yes, I can be shallow, but that is not what worked for me (even though at times I forgot to read the subtitles, because I was looking at faces). This is a pulsating, gripping love story, where the main couples are constantly at risk throughout the whole drama. You get an overwhelming romantic journey, but many times you don’t feel at ease for these couples.

Okay, I admit it. I did not like Chinese singer/actress Esther Yu (or Yu Shu Xin) from the Chinese Drama ‘Find Yourself’. She played the helpless airhead. However, in My Journey To You, Esther Yu has the strong killer character, as she plays an assassin. I needed an immediate brain adjustment. With this outstanding Chinese Drama “My Journey To You”, in the opening scenes you get a mixture of the American series Mission Impossible and Bourne Identity. The Esther Yu’s character even has a handler in the Period Chinese Drama. So out of the gate, I am liking My Journey To You.

My Journey To You is wholly gothic and edgy, but at times comedic. It has a killer OST. My Journey To You is not the usual Chinese Period Costume Drama. While My Journey To You does not have the finesse of the 2023 Chinese drama A Journey to Love, as respect writing sophistication, it does have the action thrills of that drama. The exquisite back and forth of the principal actors amount to a chess game of wits. However, this drama is more romance intensive than A Journey To Love. A Journey to Love is a Chinese Drama that is more thrilling. My Journey to You has the more gripping love story. I wish all to see both back to back.

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THIS IS A MUST WATCH

From the beginning of this series, I knew it would be good. It was so good I had to watch it four times. I discovered ZLH from this drama but I’ve always been a fan of YSX/Esther and she didn’t disappoint me with this one. I’ve been praying for her to act in multiple dramas with this type of role and I’m getting something like that soon (🤭😝😝😝).

But yeah, y’all, when I tell you this deserves every single 10/10 rating, it does. Everyone did their part so well, even the villains were great. I didn’t hate a single character except Han Ya Qi.

If you want something dark, unpredictable, fun, entertaining, thrilling, definitely watch this. Bonus cause Shangguan Qian is literally a goddess too lol 💋💋💋

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LOVE IT!!!10/10!!!!

"My Journey to You" is a spellbinding blend of intrigue, passion, and self-discovery set against the enigmatic backdrop of the Gong residence. Yun Wei Shan, portrayed with finesse and depth, is the heart of the narrative - a spy trapped between duty and desire, seeking an escape and finding so much more. The ambience of the Gong household is both captivating and chilling, making each twist and turn even more gripping.

Gong Zi Yu, the rebellious nobleman, is not just another romantic interest but a compelling character in his own right. Together, Wei Shan and Zi Yu's dynamics are palpable, presenting a beautiful portrait of love and growth amidst chaos. Their shared experiences feel genuine and transformative, as both characters navigate the challenges thrown their way.

The series does an outstanding job of intertwining espionage elements with personal journeys, creating a unique blend that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats while simultaneously tugging at their heartstrings. Every episode feels like a chapter in an epic saga of love, sacrifice, and resilience.

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Great drama, except for the last 5 minutes

This drama deserves more promotion than it got. I really wanted a Zang Linghe-Esther Yu pairing after Love Between Fairy and Devil. I am glad that I finally got to watch them together as lovers.

The story is about Yun Weishan, a Wufeng spy who needs to do one last risky mission before she can gain her freedom. She must infiltrate the Gong Residence, a fortress that Wufeng needs to crush to entirely rule the martial arts world. There, she met Gong Ziyu, the degenerate son of the Gong family and the man she thinks she can use to complete her mission. But what will happen if a spy falls for her target? Then it can only end in tragedy.

The story is full of intrigues that keeps you guessing what's next. Add a capable cast then you'll have a good drama. I really like that Esther Yu as Weishan was able to prove in this role that she can play a serious and badass character. It is so far out from the cutesy and bubbly characters like Xiao Lanhua that she did in the past. I know she can do it and I'm glad to be proven right. Zang Linghe as Gong Ziyu was not as amazing as she was but he was able to passably show the transformation of a weak character into a strong leader. The second leads, Lu Yu Xiao as Shangguan Qian (another Wufeng spy) and Ryan Cheng as Gong Shangjue (Gong Ziyu's rival for the Sword Wielder position), had one of the most edgy relationships I have seen in a while. They always have the "love each other-just use each other" air between them. Both of them gave microexpressions that kept you guessing their true intentions. For the supporting roles, I always looked forward to seeing Omid as Han Yasi (Weishan's trainer), he's kind but have to be tough. I also have to mention that Tian Jia Ru as Gong Yuanzi (Shangjue's foster brother) gave me complicated feelings. He was so hateful and maniacally crazy when he was planning bad things against Ziyu but so lovable when he's being a puppy to Shangjue. I didn't like Gong Zishang (Ziyu's cousin played by Jolin Jin) that much, especially when they use her for comedy. I sometimes find her annoying when she's running after men and when she's being screechy, but she's ok in non-comedic scenes. All the remaining casts were also good. Questions that I had for some illogical things that happened were given explanations.

But, and it is a big but, the writers did not give a perfect happy ending. They used the last 5 minutes to give a cliffhanger ending, maybe so they can have room for a season 2. So if you want everything in a bow, don't watch the last 5 minutes. Otherwise, this was a great drama.

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Very Detailed & Very Well Thought Wu Xia

I actually started watching it because of Linghe and ShunXin (Esther) but really really stayed for the plot

It's not your typical drama which you can finish in a day or two and I personally find this drama kind of heavy because it contained so much story details. You cannot just doing anything while not paying attention to the drama and expect to understand the story lol

While I watch it I came to a realization that this story is not your usual light drama story. The person who wrote the story must have given so much thought to this, resulting to the non-dull-at-all story

The characters, The challenges, the problems, the hints, the villains, even the romances are all so good

I disliked Gong HuanZhi at first but as the story goes, I grew fonder of him. He's so good looking and I just found out that this is his first debut drama as an actor!! Wow nice.

I also thought that Esther Yu wouldn't suit this drama as we know she's a very cheerful person, but she naileddddd it. She played Yun WeiShan very well. Not to mention the fighting scene. Those scenes were so beautifully made. Kuddos to the shooting crew you guys did very good!

Overall the whole journey watching from episod 1 to 24 was a great rollercoaster ride but honestly I was kinda dissapointed watching the ending 😞😞😞😞 really didn't see it coming

But it's okay I'll still wait for the season 2 😭

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How is this not being renewed

Everything from the acting to unpredictable storyline to incredible fight scenes was mind blowing. I've never seen Esther Yu in a completely serious role and it was AMAZING. The casting was done so well I'm not sure if they could have picked anyone better. Also, the fight scenes were just mind blowing. I know the ML and FL had amazing chemistry and were the focal point but I think my favorite storyline was Cheng Lei and Lu Yuxiao. My only regret is that I can't watch this show for the first time again. That and the absolutely insanity that this is not getting more seasons.

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The end of the Journey ... and of Wufeng

I write this review because I found nowhere someone telling about the end of the story the way I understood it. So I share it with you, dear watchers of this beautifull series ... but read that only when you have finished to see it.


Many heard with the last images the sound of the door of the citadel opening. I don't deny it but what I heard as well and more loudly is the sound of an explosion. We have been given all along this story meticulously written and very precisely translated in images several clues from the begining to the end, which led me to my understanding of the conclusion of the story.
- Yun Weishan is the only one who saw the plan of the 'infinite fire' on the back of Ziyu, and says 'I saw it all'
- Yun Weishan having been discovered as an agent of Wufeng is asked by master Yue, who is the moral values keeper of the Gong Family, not to remain among them and leave someday, which she agrees with.
- Then Yun Weishan after the last battle knows that the purpose to erradicate totaly Wufeng to give peace once and for all to the Gong Community has not yet been reached, and that everything could start again as ten years before.
So having the plan of the 'infinite fire', the duty to leave the Gong community, and no plan in life now she has already found her true love, her leaving the Gong mansion is to meet Wufeng an ultimate time and blow them off after they themselves came to track her again at her sister. The last sound of explosion is a kind of maybe allegoric way to put it, but I definitely believe the story is that she sacrificed herself to blow Wufeng leader&Co away with the dreadful infinite fire and she did it.
Thank you Yun Weishan !

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The Tale of The Cloud & The Feather

This drama is a masterpiece, as a Wuxia addict that I am I was so blown away with the complex characters and unique fighting styles

I absolutely adored GZY & YWS in their roles, they were the light of this drama, their chemistry, the love & support, I for one thought GZY was such a smart, capable leader, I swear I wanna throw hands on those critics who had horrible things to say about him 😒😒

YWS was such a smart, strong FL, somehow I feel like she was secretly a Mei, she always had the upper hand over SGQ, even when it looked like she was cornered, she always had SGQ doing exactly what she wanted her to do, she was such an interesting and refreshing FL to the very end

I was literally boiling with rage everytime GSJ & GYZ appeared on the screen, their disdain and utter disregard for GZY made me wanna wring their necks, but by the final episodes I got to appreciate their characters and even grew a a soft spot for them, I didn't care for SGQ or her breathy voice and absolutely did not find anything shippable btw her & GSJ, the best part of this drama for me remained the ML & FL

I also loved the loyalty of the Gong family, they might have many subsets, different parents but at the end of the day family is family for them and this is one of the major themes I love about Wuxia dramas.

Also can I mention how much I loved the ending? It was absolutely perfect , I think many viewers always want rainbows & sunshine at the end, but that wouldn't exactly be realistic as this is a relatively dark, complex drama and not romance

Solid 10/10

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