Love in the Clouds

A Story So Powerful, I’m Getting It Tattooed

I started this drama back when it only had around 12 episodes, and I didn’t expect to get this attached. The main couple’s chemistry is just so good, and even the side stories hit hard. It’s officially my top drama now and the first one I’ve ever rated this high. I just had to leave a review. I hope you’ll love it as much as I did!❤️

I loved it so much that I’m actually planning to get a forearm sleeve tattoo inspired by Heavenly Grief (Tiān Bēi) from the drama — not the words, but the artwork. I know Tiān Bēi means deep sorrow, but for me, it represents pain as a source of strength. Ji Bo Zai and Ming Yi showed that what was meant to destroy them only made them stronger and more capable of fighting for love. It’s a reminder that even our darkest moments have meaning—they can turn into strength and resilience.
If you ever plan to get one too, I’d love to see it—feel free to message me if my comment or the drama inspired you.

It’s honestly sad that the drama’s over. I’m really gonna miss everything about it—the story, the emotions, and especially Ji Bo Zai and Ming Yi. This one’s gonna stay with me for a long time and will always have a special place in my heart.🙇🏻‍♂️🥰

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My Honest Feedback

My Honest Feedback

First and foremost, I've been anticipating this drama since the day they started filming. I only read a quarter part of the novel, and I know the storyline will be different compared to other Xianxia dramas. To be honest, it went beyond my expectations. They did a 360 change on the plot, but it works for me because when I read the novel, the more I read, the more I felt bored. But this drama makes me excited and wonder what will happen in the next episode. But of course, if someone is not used to Xianxia dramas, this might not be for them because this trope has a lot of deception, lies, and misunderstandings.

Episode 1 to 4 - Introduction phase, Plot will start at episode 5 and onwards.

However, I think I need to point out that the moral story of this drama is actually about two broken people who met each other. Both leads live in deception and lies because adults failed them. Obviously, their characters won’t be perfect and they made mistakes, but that’s the beauty of it. You learn about real love, learn about friendship, learn about the one who truly cares about you, and finally, to rely on each other. So, for those who interested with this drama, do be patient because time to time, you will be asking "why she does not want to do that? why he did that to her?" There will be character developments.

I really love Jibozai’s character because, for God’s sake, his character was written by a woman writer. He is the dream guy that we’ve ever wanted. Haha, I can’t do anything but be in love with Jibozai 😂

When it comes to casting, I know HMH won’t disappoint me, by far for me, this is his best performance. There’s something about his eyes. HMH is one of those actors who act with his eyes, and the director is aware of it!! That’s why, if you realize, they always do close shots that focus on his eyes. LYX, I know she is a good actress because I watched her acting in MJTY. I knew she wouldn’t disappoint me too, and every time she cried, I cried along with her. The rest of the characters, perfect casts!

CGI and graphics — Not to be overreacting, but by far, they’re the most beautiful for me. It reminds me of the Fang of Fortune vibe, but they have a lighter vibe than them. The way they shot most of the scenes, super aesthetic. It’s like I’m watching LITC in the cinema instead. i think you guys really need to watch this in HD. cause It’s that beautiful to me.

OST and soundtrack — at first, they tend to use the soundtrack a lot at the start, but it got lesser toward the end. I hope Youku will fix the sound problem at episode 36. I love all the OSTs of this drama, especially HMH’s song and the opening song.

Overall, this will be one of my go to dramas. From time to time, when I don’t have anything to watch, I will watch this again. so 100% highly recommend from me!

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A little frustrating sometimes, but mostly nothing special

For about 10 episodes, I thought this was a fluffy xianxia. In these beginning episodes, this show features an imaginative, CGI-filled world; cutsey sound effects; and a FL pretending to be a ditz as she subdues villains with the ML. It’s all good fun.

I wish it stayed a fluffy xianxia, because I wasn’t really connecting with the characters or the plot, but I’m always down for a feel-good, low-stress watch. Unfortunately it moves on- no longer lighthearted, instead people seem to be constantly upset and/or in excruciating pain- before finally turning into another save-the-world story. It’s all alright, but for me, it fell short of being captivating.

Ming Yi, the FL, seems like a character I should like. I always love a strong female lead, and she qualifies. Especially in such a chauvinistic universe, she’s built up some impressive ability through hard work.

But somehow I just couldn’t really connect with her. It’s a little better at the beginning when we get some of her interior monologue, but that sort of goes away, and in general she’s not quite as relatable or down-to-earth as I like. She’s not bad- as a lead, she'll never be too unlikable- but I found her rather thoughtless sometimes.

I liked Ji Bozai, the ML, better. Even with his messed up past, I still found him and his emotions more relatable, and he has some decent development. His characterization as a womanizer who is secretly not made me roll my eyes- classic archetype of a misunderstood, secretly upright male lead- but it’s better than his novel version who is ACTUALLY a womanizer. He’s not bad, but the story feels like it’s more about Ming Yi.

Their fake relationship at the beginning is PDA-cringe for all the other characters to watch. We audience know it’s fake, but I still cringed. It’s the same with her ditz act- fake, but I still cringed. Nothing I felt too great about.

By the end, their relationship is rather sweet. I didn’t mind watching it, but I also didn’t like the characters enough to get a huge kick out of it. They have more steamy scenes together than your standard Cdrama, maybe some influence from vertical dramas (I think the director’s background?), but they’re all from before they fully get together.

As for other characters... Situ Ling is the SML. At first, I thought he was such a nice kid and I really wished the best for him. However, at some point his single-minded obsession began to seriously test my patience. And this behavior of taking for granted the people who are ACTUALLY there for you... I find it super annoying, whether in a show or real life.

Not that Ming Yi handles his situation that well. She’s rather thoughtless. A grandiose gesture of self-sacrifice merits a serious conversation. I suppose her reaction is within the range of understandable for somebody of her age and experience- not like I handled everything great when I was 20!- but it still didn’t make me like her. I like a protagonist a lot more when they have a bit of compassion.

There are some pretty great side characters. Ming Yi’s shifu, the two companion beasts, her dancer friend, Meng Yangqiu (the not-too-bright third wheel), are all rather likable.

And I do love Princess Tianji. At first, nobody is taking her seriously, not even her love interest. But she’s self-aware and not dumb, and she does her best with what she has. And as for that love interest? She calls him out on it, and she’s remarkably spot on. ...I did wonder why she never uses any spiritual power (I was curious if she has spiritual veins), but minor point.

I also really like Yan Xiao. His entire story seems set up to make us feel good, because you can tell it has a good chance of working out. I really looked forward to his and the Princess’s scenes, and they do get good screentime for about half of the show. Unfortunately, that’s it. They’re still around afterwards but less important.

The plot is ok. Ming Yi’s lies go on for a bit longer than I think they should. I saw somebody post online a psychoanalysis of her character and why she continues to lie. Many of the points were good and would have added depth to her personality if they were indeed true. But if so, the show should make that clear to the audience, rather than having us fabricate our own interpretations.

In general, I don’t think this show tries too hard to be deep. For instance, Ming Yi’s relationship with her empress mother seems like it has potential for complex emotions, but they really don’t go there. Just some tears here and there.

In addition, there are some villains who seem like they need a therapist more than a beating. The second villain (fox) is a minor example. I’m surprised that the protagonists don't try to talk to them and appeal to their better sides. It might not have worked, but it seems natural to want to try when you see a glimmer of goodness. Instead, though, the show sticks to black and white; enemy characters are to be defeated.

In the latter half, there are lots of tropey, predictable plot elements (eg lying to somebody to protect them) and “secrets” that are hinted so heavily, we’re probably meant to figure it out before the official reveal. It’s great that we audience get to feel smart, but kind of boring to watch characters uncovering what you already know. And Ming Yi seems dumb for not asking obvious questions.

Actually, some characters act so dumb it feels like plot holes (*example in spoilers section), but I’ll overlook plot holes since this is a xianxia. It’s a save-the-world arc by the end, and overall ok but not amazing.

Acting-wise, I think it was alright across the board. Everyone is good-looking. Hou Minghao’s acting has improved since I last saw him, with more subtle expressions. I liked Lu Yuxiao more in another show (Blossoms in Adversity), but it might just be her character I have a problem with here. Also, the script put them in excruciating pain so often that it began to look really fake to me. I think most actors did pretty well but it didn’t stand out.

For production-level stuff, the costumes are gorgeous- in a sparkly, glittering, iridescent way. They are bedazzled, and my inner kindergartener loved it. There are also a lot of really artificial-looking CGI backgrounds. It’s either very fake or very beautiful, depending on your preferences. The fighting is ok, arm waves and poses and CGI. Music is ok.

Basically, this show is ok, but not the best I’ve seen. It feels a little shallow, but is not fluffy enough to be proper shallow entertainment.

ENDING – READ AHEAD ONLY IF YOU WANT TO KNOW, CONTAINS SPOILERS





This show has a happy ending. Nobody dies except villains. The wrapup lasts more than half an episode, and they cover a surprising number of characters, but more just a glimpse. Most of it is the two leads acting lovey dovey.

MORE MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD





First, who is so dumb it’s a plot hole? The biggest example I can think of is the emperor of Yaoguang Mountain. Ming Xian is very powerful and was extremely loyal. Even if she's not his biological child, she's still an adopted one, and wouldn’t any idiot play the doting father and bring her onto their side? She’d totally fall for it. This show has a completely skewed view of nature vs nurture.

Second is my rant about Situ Ling. His character progression follows this classic pattern (SML villain) that I personally find super lame. But also, he is just poorly written. The depth and intensity of his obsession is absolutely annoying, and not relatable. A normal person would at least briefly entertain the idea of moving on with their life.

What annoys me the most is that everyone around him seems to push him in the wrong direction, concluding he’s predestined to be evil. I guess he didn’t have any real friends to give him actual good advice or believe in him, just one blind follower who’s too busy trying to market herself. It’s too bad Ming Yi couldn’t be that friend, but she’s too thoughtless and self-centered to put herself in somebody else’s shoes. She’s just like: welp, guess you’re my enemy now.

Ming Yi is many things, but she’s not thoughtful. I don’t think she can even be bothered to feel that bad about it. Her final message for Situ Ling is nice- “I hope you can live for yourself”- but she doesn’t even say it until after he’s dead. The entire thing is rather frustrating to watch.

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Boring af

I don't know, but I'll be honest, this is the drama I've been looking forward to this year. Besides the really interesting visuals and the great Reuters scene, but then when I watched it, I... Stopped in the middle of the episode because the storyline was slow and lacked direction. I know the Xian Xia theme is common. But this was boring. Aside from the stunning cgi and good OST, some of the episodes were... Not quite right. The chemistry is good, but I think Lu Yuxiao, the female lead, needs more practice. Her expressions are consistent and complex even when the scene or situation changes.

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Did not live up to the hype for me

I went into Love in the Clouds with incredibly high expectations. I honestly haven’t seen people praise a drama this intensely since Blossom last year. It felt like this show exploded everywhere, and that level of hype definitely affected the way I watched it. I truly wanted to love it but because everyone kept calling it a masterpiece, I expected something extraordinary, something that would blow me away. Instead, I finished it feeling strangely empty.
Looking back, I think if I had started it without all that pressure and hype, I probably would’ve enjoyed it much more. The drama seems to be praised mostly because of the main couple, but everything surrounding them just didn’t work for me.
The plot had potential in the beginning, but they dragged the lies and secrets across the entire show. Misunderstandings piled up nonstop, and just when she finally told the truth, he started lying. I found it difficult to fall in love with a couple when their whole relationship felt built on deceit.
Yes, there were romantic moments, but many of them didn’t feel genuine. The few truly sincere scenes were actually rare.
As for the obsessed second male lead — I just didn’t buy it. The actor is honestly too handsome and too soft-looking for me to believe he was evil or unhinged. Nothing about him carried the menace the script wanted him to have.
And the second couple… I skipped most of their scenes. I hate to say it, but the second female lead did absolutely nothing for me. I couldn’t feel the chemistry, and I didn’t find her character compelling at all.
The real highlights of the show, for me, were actually the dragon, the cat, and even the granny. They were fun, cute, and genuinely entertaining every time they appeared. Their dynamic with their masters was adorable — those scenes felt alive in a way others didn’t.
Visually, the drama is gorgeous. The cast looked stunning — they truly looked like fairies, especially with the translation constantly calling them “fairies,” which only reinforced the vibe.
LYX was adorable as always; she just radiates cuteness even off-screen. Her crying was cute too. This was my first time watching HMH and I loved his acting — and his styling was incredible. His outfits, his hair, especially the white hair when he turned evil… perfection.
The OSTs were amazing too, and Liu Yuning really dominated this year yet again.
I rarely say this, but I don’t think any of the characters were particularly smart. Not even JBZ. He got lied to for so many episodes while the truth was right in front of him, and it made the plot feel frustrating rather than dramatic.
I think viewers who are new to xianxia might find this drama magical and romantic. But for people who have watched a lot of xianxia, this probably won’t hit the mark.
It’s disappointing when a drama with an 8.8 rating and overwhelming hype ends up feeling just okay. It makes you wonder whether the issue is your expectations or the show itself. I don’t think the drama is bad — it just fell far short of the level of masterpiece I was promised.The show had more talk than action for a Xinxia.
Would I recommend it?
Maybe — if you want to enjoy the main leads and ignore the messy plot, the continuous lies, and the lack of smart character writing. But if you’re looking for an addictive storyline, emotional payoff, or true heart-fluttering moments (which xianxia usually excels at), then this is probably not the one.
I genuinely wish I loved it more.

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Frustrating

I know I'm in the minority with my opinion, but the FL character constantly frustrated me. While the chemistry between the the ML and FL was off the charts....the lies, break ups, make ups, but really the lies! Did it in for me. First! How could a woman, who trained so hard to defeat every male contestant she came up against for 7 years really have the fortitude and spin of a jelly fish? Honestly. At every turn I kept hoping she was going to find that part of her that was honorable and trained to be the best. She failed, over and over again! Seriously! The lies! Just lying to lie??? Because she was afraid? She wasn't afraid to face the toughest competitors in a million different realms, but hiding her identity made her be a lying childlike whimp? I'm still mad about it. And the consequences of those lies were devestating. SMDH. I really wanted this to be amazing, but after watching LTHFG and PoB, this one missed the high marks for drama of the year.

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A breathtaking and heart-wrenching fantasy masterpiece!

Although Love in the Clouds isn’t finished yet, I can’t hold back from leaving a review — it has completely captivated me from the very first episode. Every detail, from the make-up and costumes to the stunning “sets,” draws you effortlessly into its enchanting fantasy world.

The characters are beautifully written, even the supporting ones, giving real depth to the story. Yu Yao as Ming Yi’s feline companion has completely stolen my heart — moving gracefully and with such expressive eyes! Yu Cheng En as Situ Ling is another standout, and I have a feeling he’ll be the source of more heartbreak before the story ends.

And of course, I was instantly smitten with Hou Ming Hao as Ji Bozai. Beyond his otherworldly good looks, he brings real emotion and nuance to the role — showing vulnerability, distrust, and a touch of mischievous cunning with equal conviction. Lu Yu Xiao as Ming Yi is his perfect match; together they light up the screen. Their chemistry is simply phenomenal, and every shared moment between them feels alive.

I don’t know yet if we’ll get a happy ending, but I’ve already gone through several tissues. Love in the Clouds is truly an emotional and visual feast — unforgettable in every way.

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What are you doing,if you haven't watched it yet?

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Loved it ,from the cast to the the screenplay,the picturesque scenes ,the chemistry,gawdddddd haven't seen those sparks in long time,the exquisite face cards of all the leads ,makes each and every episode worth it ,kudos to the styling team loved the slutty and lovely costumes 🫶
Lu yuxiao you go girl who literal serves and embodies any character she plays from heart and soul,can't wait to see you become the superstar you are gonna be...
Hou minghao definitely one of the most dedicated, hardworking and talented actor as usual,the sleazy outfits ,the cheeky small had all of us swooning over you as usual
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I thought nothing will beat LBFAD but yet, here we are.

I believe the production quality of this particular drama is on a completely different level. I think many other viewers would agree that even the special effects, something we used to complain about in the past, are practically flawless this time. Any potential issues are barely noticeable.

All the scenes that likely involved actors being suspended on wires are done so naturally that you barely notice it. Nothing feels forced or artificial. I also found that far fewer elements of the world felt fake or overdone. Everything looked incredibly natural and realistic, which is a huge achievement and a sign of real technological progress in production.

Of course, I also have to mention the casting. It’s absolutely perfect. The chemistry between the ML and FL is unmatched. What makes this series truly exceptional, though, is that nothing is ever completely obvious. No one is simply good or bad.

The plot twists are mind-blowing. I often found myself rewatching certain scenes two or three times just to fully understand what had happened. Overall, I think the series is simply phenomenal.

What I especially appreciate is the balance of power between the male and female characters. We rarely see productions where this dynamic feels so genuine and equal. We need more stories with strong, complex women like Ming Yi rather than Fairy characters who are lower in cultivation level.

If anyone has any doubts about whether it’s worth watching, YES, absolutely. I also hope that the book the series is based on will be translated into English soon.

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All about the romance ...

the drama started strong which draws you in but after lord hanfeng arc it became weak and be became more focused on romance and for me it became flat.

acting , music , CGI and styling were all great

situ ling for me was way too obsessed with the FL although she helped and was the only one who treated him like a decent human being, he never saw fuyue right by his side this whole time , truly sad how things ended up for her .

this drama focused too much on romance which i wasn't expecting to be the main element when i started watching .

some character storyline were rushed .

love the plot twist at the end when ji bozai was the real ming xian.

overall great , just wished they didn't focus that much on the romantic aspect .

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