Blossom

WEN QING THE BOSSGIRL BECAME THE FORTH DOU YOUNG LADY!

It all started from a tiktok video where Song Mo kept calling his wife "furen" and I joined the bandwagon of "Blossom" watchers. I could say Im pretty damn hooked.

the female lead, Dou Zhao, was such a clever bossgirl. And even before the romance started, I have fangirled so hard with how Song Mo-Dao Zhao chemistry on screen. I can feel how even though Dou Zhao has been a strong person by herself, Song Mo wants to be a person she relied upon (the purple martyle euphemism... chef kissss), and even though Song Mo was a violent young general with a tendency to do dangerous impulse, Dou Zhao is able to reign him into so he does not danger himselg. They made me believe love is actually there

Everyone has their own charm and merit to the point I almost shed a tear when one of the villain's life was taken. They were not 100% evil people being driven by hatred, they have motives of their own that do not justify the bad things they do, but I could understand why they do that.

The plot's pacing is logical, the cinematography is phenomenal (i love he first episodes where the director made pretty shot of bells, hanging balls, etc). I give this first cdrama i watched this year a full 10 out of 10.

And i just realized Meng Ziyi played in the Untamed! She was the prettiest in that drama. i always think about her. "I wonder if the Wen girl's actress prosperous now...?" And lo and behold, she always delivered the beat drama! Im gonna be her fan from now on.

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Trust me, do watch Blossom you won't regret it!!

Blossom has the best storytelling I hav seen in a while, first few eps when they are setting the story it's quit confusing but keep watching it might even take 10 Eps to understand the plot completely but once set you are going to enjoy the things after that and all the actors did a great job.
Li Yunrui playing Song Mo is literally THE MAN WRITTEN BY A WOMAN I instantly fall in love with his character, he is very handsome but probably him being the Greenflag makes him more admirable and Dou Zhou played by Meng Ziyi a bold and proud girl defying the female discrimination laws of society and living on her own terms, the story of Sang Mo and Dou Zhou is quite moving it's all about Love, Romance, Politics, Family Relations, Gender Equality and there is a litte bit of comedy to alleviate the tension. Mind it, in this drama there are only few romantic scenes so if you are watching it for romance then this is not the one it's more about court politics to slove the mysteries of court and change their fate.
The chemistry of CP is on nxt level, they just lock their eyes and butterflies are dancing in my stomach, definitely would like to see them on some other project as well.
The Cinematography is Awesome.
The Music and all the BGMs are Good.
The Voice actors did a Fab job.
At some parts you might notice the dubbing, which I didn't like other than that the drama is PERFECT.
The directors, producers, actors and the whole crew involved did a great job the drama is bagging awards it deserves but still I hope it keeps getting more and more love and support.
The best part is it's not just the story of both of MAIN LEADS but also the people involved with them THE SUPPORTING CHARACTERS they gave the best possible closure to the SUPPORTING ROLES along with the Main CP and nothing brings me more peace than a perfect ending.

Happy Drama Watching.

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Captivating , a good watch!

The quality of a good drama is back in this one. Starting from the opening scene “Blossom” is captivating and intense. FL comes across as smart and witty knowledgeable ahead of her time. She commands her household like a four-star general. This is a big production on a grand scale, and you can see it. The trailers did not disappoint. I personally appreciate the cinematography and visuals on display in this drama. The special effects, although brief are visually captivating.

The ML is intense and somewhat barbaric with his frightening presence as if he has lived a full life at a young age. It is clear that his soul has weathered with time as his hair is fully grey. He comes off as smart as FL commanding a stealth army and on a mission.

The director draws you in from the very beginning setting up the entire plot in the first episode. The back story and some main characters are introduced. Right away you know what has happened and what is at stake for the two leads. You can sense that the two strangers were meant to be together. Fate has brought them together and oddly they share the same fate with both being poisoned and dying together then reborn. The FL retains her memories but not the ML.

The next set of episodes explores the FL living her new life trying to change her fate. It makes for an entertaining watch and suspenseful waiting for the two leads to meet again.

The cast is well-chosen and their storylines are interesting. The story is smooth and moves at a good pace. I do think that the writers could have spent a little more time on the character development of the other cast members. Some of them deserved a little more background to add more to the story. The costumes are well made and fit that time period.

What is disappointing is that the confidence that “Shou Gu” and “Yan Tang” had in the beginning episodes gets lost somewhere. So as a reborn drama, (IMO) I felt the leads could have been smarter, making us question the directors' choices about where the show must go.

This was a good quality drama which has been hard to come by lately. So, don’t miss out.

You will like this drama if you like:
Big productions
Costume drama
Different twist political plots
Harem and concubines’ hierarchy
Strong FL and ML
A love story full of romance

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Best Drama of The Year!!

Rarely do I get a drama where I do not fast forward or skip any scenes. This drama was so good and kept me engaged in every scene, every episode. I watched everything so intensely and did not find the need to skip through at all because the pace, the story, the characters, and the way the plot unfolds was perfect--*chef's kiss*. Similar to what other have said, I started this drama not expecting much and the lead actors are also new to me so I wasn't sure how their skills were, but the drama and the leads both reached and exceeded beyond my expectations!

Usually most long costume dramas (30+episodes) have at least one or two plot holes where something just does not make sense, but I feel like with this drama they did a great job not leaving any plot holes--they also did a great job adding twists to the story that made sense. I loved how each arch was thoroughly laid out and transitioned so that it's interesting, but not confusing to the viewers.

The ML and FL surprised me with how well they acted their roles! They are fresh faces to me and I have to say I am now a big fan of both. Their on-screen chemistry was SO good. Their on-screen romance with each scene was so sweet and full of emotions; they really brought their characters to life. I love the character of FL; she is very smart, resourceful, quick-thinking, and is the type of character that can protect herself well on her own--my favorite type of FL! Makes you feel satisfied watching her lay out her plans.

All in all, this drama is so good that I found myself binge-watching all the episodes within 3-4 days. 100% would re-watch again and again. Definitely my top drama of this year!

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THANK U CASTING DIRECTOR FOR BRINGING ZIYI AND YUNRUI TOGETHER COZ WHAT AN INSANE CHEMISTRY?

Imagine a drama that meets all your expectations, that’s what blossom is

I am gonna start the review by saying how perfectly ML and FL have been written. I have seen dramas where writers attempt to create ''strong'' characters but end up making them even more annoying. In Blossom however, Dou Zhao and Song Mo really represent how it is to be an actual strong character. They really know how to behave in specific circumstances, work together hand in hand since the beginning and become even more powerful after they become a couple. No annoying behavior in sight and most importantly, they know how to express their love for each other and don't create unnecessary drama between each other despite having a hard life. Especially, Dou Zhao's love for Song Mo blew me away. For other characters, I have to tell that I skipped almost no scene, all characters have good stage presence and it's really fun to watch them all. Even if those who are not interested in watching all characters will end up watching them cause everything and every character are connected to each other and by skipping even one scene you can lose the grip of the script and that's why I really loved the plot, there is no messy extra drama, and everyone's actions are connected to the main plot. Also, every character was portrayed really well acting wise, especially feel like lead characters were really tailored for Ziyi and Yunrui.
I love how the ending was a complete one rather than an open ending.I don't want to give further info to avoid spoilers so I am gonna say I love how every character got the ending they deserved.
Before starting the drama, I saw everyone praising cinematography and after watching it, I couldn't agree more. Director really did a good job with cinematography, visuals, scene formations and all.
In addition to writing a good and emotional love story, couple has also a perfect chemistry that you can even see it from the very first time they met. I really fell for both Song Mo and Dou Zhao's beauty (wish we could see more of white haired Song Mo coz him in episode 1 is mind blowing)
Compared to other aspects of the drama, OSTs can be considered a bit weaker considering how powerful the plot and characters are but still overall they were decent as well so I am giving it a 10.
It is not only the best drama of 2024 for me, but it also entered my top 3 favorite cdramas of all time. I am glad I started watching it after seeing all the praises it got which all are well deserved. Even though, I came to know about Rui and Ziyi with this drama for the first time, I am glad they start getting the recognition they deserve. Hope they will work together again in the future.
Rewatch value is definitely 10000/10. I really have a lot of good things to say about this drama but I am cutting it short and recommending to everyone to go watch it now

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This drama was titled to perfection!

One of the best dramas yet!

Dou Zhao : the typical heroic girl that used to be sick but she’s given a 2nd chance to change her fate. Her character didn’t stand out too much from everyone else but I still loved her acting.


Yan Tang : the Duke of ying’s “adopted” son . I really liked how he was able to reflect on himself and at the same time support Dou Zhao. In the first half of the drama, it felt like his character would resemble the typical “heroic male lead is at odds with female lead, then they fall in love”. The 2nd half changed my mind. Yan Tang “blossomed “ by learning from his mistakes , approaching each scenario meticulously and deciding where he’ll take his stance .

Dou Shi Ying : In the first half, he was extremely cowardly and “turned a blind eye “ at most everything his father in law planned for his daughters. But in one episode, he blew me away. I won’t mention this as to not spoil anything but you’ll be SHOCKED.

Wang Yin Xue: The typical “evil stepmom” trying to make Dou Zhao’s life miserable. She also has a surprising turnover which made me like this drama even more.

Dou Ming: In the beginning, she painted as the adulteress with her stealing her sister’s husband, but after Dou Zhao’s time rewind, we see that Dou Ming is more of a coward against her mother’s schemes and demands. She finally comes around the second part of the drama, making me see her in a new light.

Each character has different flaws they’re hiding. What made this drama so special was their ability to “blossom” and learn from their experiences and mistakes.

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beautiful chemistry and a second chance at life with maturity and beautiful growth as a couple

I really liked this historical drama, balanced and strong. extraordinary chemistry, with a lot of maturity and healthy growth as a couple. I really liked Li Yun Rui, my first time sewing him and now is my favorite. In the last episode, finally saw half an episode in which it shows how they live a beautiful life, without drama and plot, a normal family life. the whole story was different from what we have seen so far, without too many intrigues, separations, reconciliations. is on the first place for me, the second is The double. I wished seeing Song Mo with long gray hair, was sooo magnetic. I recomand this with all my heart.

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Okay, I need to talk about how obsessed I am with it. I honestly loved everything about this drama—from the fast-paced storyline to the characters, especially the main leads Dou Zhao.
The plot isn’t groundbreaking—our heroine dies and gets a second shot at life—but the way it was executed felt so fresh and engaging. It hit that perfect balance of political intrigue and emotional romance without ever feeling like too much of either. You’re constantly pulled along by the momentum of the story, and before you know it, you're five episodes deep at 2AM.

Meng Zi Yi and Li Yun Rui absolutely killed it. Every time Dou Zhao and Song Mo shared a scene, I got butterflies. Their relationship was so emotionally rich—tense, supportive, heart-achingly tender at times. They had this slow-burn connection that built so naturally, it never felt forced. Just two people learning to open up and lean on each other through all the chaos around them.

Also? The supporting characters really did their thing. I was so sure Wei Ting Yu was going to be one of those frustrating side characters that gets in the way just for drama’s sake—but he actually ended up being a total surprise. Surprisingly reasonable, thoughtful, and not annoying at all.

Dou Zhao’s dad was a whole other story. He was honestly infuriating for a good chunk of the show—weak-minded and way too easily manipulated—but eventually he stepped up, and his arc felt earned. I went from groaning whenever he was on screen to genuinely respecting him.

And Yuan Tong… sigh. He was okay. Some of the decisions he made, especially the ones where he thought he was doing what’s best for Dou Zhao, were just not it. But he meant well. His heart was in the right place, even if his actions didn’t always land.

Overall, this has everything I wanted: strong leads, an emotionally satisfying romance, intriguing politics, and a cast of characters that felt real and layered.

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it is time travel

i actually thought of dropping it at first but saw the ending it was satisfying to wtch especially my favourite genre i like everything about it the female leads especially no betrayal support for each til the end there freindship was not estroyed by a man i loved the way they stuck with each from the start especially the princess and the female lead no matter the argument they stuck together despite them not sharing bllod relationship even dou zhao sister despite her mother discord i felt bad that she did not save her mom the second time that is the only thing that disheartens and the the death of her sister the husband failed both of them

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Excellent Year End ?

I saw reels, Li Yun Rui in white hairs flying in air with a hoodie. Loved him as Yuan Shen in LLTG😍 After DONG HUA DIJUN;
Li Yun Rui is the only C drama actor ; i liked in white hairs.He was so comfortable in that look👍👍👍
I was curious, thought will watch only one episode , but that bow in shot where they fell and overlap each other took my 😮
REBORN/REBIRTH is my favorite topic including revenge.This one was only rebirth, but still interested. So, as episodes moved on and story got unfold it was pleasure watching this drama.Everything was perfect; the story telling; execution for every characters was nice. Last one year i was loosing interest. in C Drama and lost all interest in K Drama.So, mostly fwd the scene and watch because story is predictable. Sometimes, you come across the drama where why those characters did things director is not able to explain.Here each and every characters were explain ,motives were explained . A very detailed drama .I was not able to fast forward or skip scene. as they were interconnected. I finished watching it today on this weekend ; and fully satisfied . Couple onscreen chemistry is good. Although, i have never seen FL before ; saw her first time , but she was into the character as if she is Dou Zhao herself. End was totally satisfying.

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