Love in the Clouds

One of the best enemies to lovers!!

There’s a certain kind of love that doesn’t arrive loudly. It lingers in pauses, in glances, in everything left unsaid. Love in the Clouds is exactly that kind of story. This drama doesn’t rush love rather it lets it ache.
This drama is basically two people trying to outsmart each other and accidentally falling in love in the most painfully beautiful way possible.

Like imagine plotting revenge but then oops you caught feelings and now you’re emotionally unstable.
The tension??? ILLEGAL.
The yearning??? CRIMINAL.
The eye contact??? I need compensation.

They really said: “I will use you.”
“No, I will use you.”
And then both of them uses each other for emotional devastation.

Also why is everyone in this drama suffering so elegantly??? If I was going through half of that, I would not look that good doing it. Meanwhile they’re out here being heartbroken in HD slow motion with wind blowing dramatically.

The slow burn is so slow I aged, healed, and got hurt again while watching it. But the MOMENTS?? The glances?? The almost-confessions?? I was screaming internally like a Victorian woman with no rights.

And don’t even get me started on the whole
“I don’t trust you but I would die for you” dynamic.
That trope alone deserves a national award. Plot? Deception, poison, revenge, hidden identities basically chaos but make it romantic. By the end, I wasn’t even watching, I was emotionally participating.

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Lies in the vally

While I admit there is love in this drama and indeed some clouds, there are just so many more mountains, vllies and lies in this to make me fully agree with the title.

The leads are extremely smart yet oddly oblivious and a blast to watch or at least most of the time, they also have quite a few frustrating moments as well as oh that turned fast... chemistry and gases are decent and so are the kisses. Their spirit animals are adorable too.

The second male lead had such SLS potential but the writers did him wrong, yes it did forward the plot and stand fore some of the twists but honestly cut those parts out and the drama may have been shorter but it would also have been better.

The other side characters are fun to watch and if we ignore parts of the secound male leads plotline there are no annoying characters, not a single really stupid cousin that shows up to ruin the mood.

the first 23 episodes are better than the last 13 but the last 13 are still highly bingeable.

All in all a decent easy binge

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Best enemies-to-lover/fake lovers drama

Insane face cards and chemistry. The visuals are mesmerizing. Fake lovers trope is incredibly well done with misunderstandings being understandable and resolved well.

I love that it has the he fall first and harder trope. The misunderstandings are painful but at least it's understandable that it only occurs because one is afraid of hurting the other.

My only problem is the rushed ending. It ends with the ML breaks up and tries to make the FL hate him to spare the pain of his death cliche. I also hate that the second ML has too much screen time. It's easy to feel pity for him as the second lead but when he turned obsessive and pouting villain, it got annoying.

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A Master Piece

“Love in the Clouds” is an absolute gem of a drama—beautiful, heartfelt, and wonderfully immersive from start to finish. With its dreamy visuals and enchanting fantasy world, the series effortlessly transports you into a realm where destiny, romance, and adventure intertwine.
The chemistry between the leads is one of the show’s biggest highlights. Their relationship develops with the perfect blend of sweetness, tension, and emotional depth, making every interaction feel meaningful. The actors deliver captivating performances that make you root for their love story through every twist and challenge.
The storytelling is equally engaging—well-paced, layered, and refreshingly heartfelt. Whether it's the sweeping romantic moments or the unexpected plot turns, the drama keeps you invested without ever feeling rushed. The cinematography and costume design also deserve praise; every scene is visually stunning and adds to the fairytale-like atmosphere.
Overall, Love in the Clouds is a delightful and uplifting watch—perfect for fans of fantasy romance who crave strong character chemistry and a beautifully crafted world. It’s a drama that leaves your heart full and your mind lingering in its magical universe long after the final episode.

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haven't been able to watch dramas for years, saw a random edit about litc, i'm hooked

the cinematography, the chemistry between the lead roles, the soundtrack, love in the clouds has got me hooked on watching c-dramas again.

enemies to lovers energy, angst, the intimate moments!?, yearning, he fell first and he fell harder

ever since i started the first episode i could not put it down, each moment leaving me hungry for more, so much so that i was binging it late into the early mornings of the day despite having work the next day. i still haven't moved on from it and i'm struggling with starting another drama. sure there were moments where i wished the plot would pick up or move on to another plot point, or the yearning arc was longer, but everything i loved about this show has made up for it undoubtingly.

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A Drama Elevated by Its Cast: Emotion, Romance, and Stellar Performances

Just judging by the screenplay and storyline, this might seem like an above-average drama deserving around a 7/10. However, it goes far beyond that purely because of the outstanding performances by the lead and supporting cast. What an exceptional casting choice!

While certain parts of the drama feel a bit slow or repetitive, the anticipation of seeing Ji Bozai and Ming Yi on screen keeps you fully engaged. The same can be said for Yan Xiao, Princess Mo, and the rest of the ensemble, each of them adds depth and warmth that make even the slower moments worth watching.

It’s also been a while since we’ve had a drama with such an abundance of romantic moments, not just in actions but in dialogue and tone. Every exchange feels tender and genuine.

Overall, this is a must-watch drama for those who appreciate powerful performances and emotional chemistry. If you’re someone who focuses solely on storyline and pacing, you might find it average, but if you value acting and connection, this drama truly shines.

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One of the best of the year

I really enjoyed this drama. Here's my breakdown:

Pros:
-- It's a great battle of wits between the leads. Both the FL and ML are witty, sharp and keep each other on their toes, making the series tantalizing and binge-worthy.
-- The plot, though laden with many moving parts, is engaging and fairly simple to follow thanks to a single McGuffin that moves the story forward. While predictable in some ways (and honestly, which drama isn't), it also provides good twists and turns that keep you guessing and make for great cliffhangers.
-- The FL actress, Lu Yu Xiao, has this cute, girl-next door beauty. Not movie-star looks but an exquisite aura that explains why men fell hard for her. She plays a character who is also cunning, decisive and one of the best warriors out there but with none of that girl-boss trope that wrecks her femininity. It makes her more natural, balanced and approachable so her emotional scenes carry more weight.
-- The FX are awesome! It definitely made the wuxia magic come to life. Great production value and the rich, lush and wonderfully creative sceneries speak for themselves.
-- The final nemesis has plausible and deep underlying motives. To have a great lead, you need a great antagonist, and the actor, Yu Cheng En, with his naive-boyish looks, was a good fit for the role. His character deals with a mix of resentment, humiliation and obsession that makes him quite interesting and not one dimensional.

Cons:
-- I could do with fewer than 36 episodes. I'd say 26 tops. I fast-forwarded through some scenes with the secondary romantic couple (they weren't that interesting) and some family drama between the nemesis' families which seemed more like filler to me.
-- The acting range of Hou Ming Hao, the ML, is not elite, but to his credit, it was enough to render the character well. After all his story arch was heart wrenching and well layered. It demanded very intense scenes, so his role was no walk in the park.
-- One couple embodies mutual self-sacrifice while, in the end, while another couple alluded that marriage can be a stumbling block to one's career. You can find this dichotomy quite jarring or a plausible decision by the writers to provide different perspectives. So whether this is a pro or a con is in the eye of the beholder.

In the end, there are way more pluses than minuses so give it a go!

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Chemistry Carries ?

Acting:

The lead actors did an amazing job 🥹 Their chemistry was the biggest highlight for me—every scene felt natural and full of sparks. The emotions really came through and made me feel attached to their story.

The supporting cast was decent; they weren’t distracting, but also not very memorable.

Story:

Aside from the lead’s relationship, I wasn’t very invested in the overall plot. The story concept is actually good, but 36 episodes felt too long 😅 After episode 24, I found myself skipping and fast-forwarding quite a lot.

Music:

The BGM and OST were really catchy 🎶 I often caught myself humming the songs while doing random things, which I think says a lot about how memorable they were.

Rewatch Value:

I might rewatch this drama just to relive the amazing chemistry between the leads 🥰—but probably only up to episode 24.

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Could have been great but they just kept going...

I finished the show and I just had to create an account to rate it after seeing the amount of praise it got...

This show had so much potential. It could have been great. It could have been one of my favorites even! When I started watching it, I yapped about it to anyone willing to listen... but then it just wouldn't finish...

THE STORY: I enjoy the beginning. I love the secrets, the mystery of who poisoned the FL, the attraction between her and the ML, their lies and plotting and the ML's revenge plotline. This should have been the entire story. It should have ended around the time the ML takes revenge on his dead master.

I could feel the chemistry between our leads and they were so fun to watch. The way they both had their own agendas and were using the other to further their own plans without any shame was great entertainment. They both knew the other was up to something too and I applaud the writers for not making them clueless.

Unfortunately, the show just didn't know when to end. The first three antagonists were great and the third one should have been a bigger problem for longer. There was still potential with him causing more chaos, but they just had to finish him off...
When the problems become grander and the plot introduces an enemy from another realm, it looses my interest. That part of the story should have been introduced at an earlier stage and executed better for me to care for it. Every time they finished a storyline, they just had to introduce something else out of thin air to the audience... Every plotline should be established before we get halfway through the show, but no... Suddenly the SML decides to turn all wacko on us, the ML's previous golden millet dream was not the complete cure, our leads have been switched as babies, there's an array in the fighting arena that will suck up everybody's powers, the ML becomes a prince of another realm, the FL suddenly has no loyalty for her previous realm, the divorce like 6 episodes before the end and on it goes...

Many decisions characters made didn't make sense and we're there just to prolong the drama (the FL continuing to lie long after she could have confessed, the ML suddenly starting to lie after finding out who his parents are, for example).
Big plot points didn't make me feel anything. The FL's "younger brother" started her entire journey but his demise was almost an afterthought. The FL's father reveal was underwhelming. The second leads getting together and everything that had to do with them afterwards was boring. The death of the final big bad had no impact.

Also, they introduced new artefacts to help them deal with problems way too much (the umbrellas to fight the netherbeasts, the sudden appearance of a long dead plant that can heal our main lead but that's by chance in the hand of the enemy, something to show who controls the netherbeasts, something to find Ming Xian and Ming Xian only, something to make the interrogated party speak the truth, the mushroom to bring a dead familiar to life... Every time the plot demand something, an artefact specific for the situation appears... If it happened one or twice it would have been okay... But it was every other episode...

It could have been so great if they finished it after like 22-25 episodes with only a few changes to wrap it all up. Or... making the second half of the show a second season (but that's wishful thinking with C-dramas for the most part).

THE CHARACTERS: The leads are incredible. By the end, as I've gotten bored with the plot, they too didn't seem to shine so much in my eyes and yet I cared enough about them still. I love their chemistry and tension (which was better at the beginning), their intelligence, resourcefulness, independence (and dependence in moments of weakness).

The dragon, 27 and the moth lady were entertaining and I loved seeing them. Honestly these characters needed bigger and more important roles in this drama. I loved their interactions with each other and our main leads. The dragon needed more character development and his relationship with his lordship could have been expanded. 27 and Ming Yi had a wonderful relationship, but I think his sacrifice lost meaning with his imminent return to the land of the living. The tragedy of his death was a heart-wrenching but incredible conclusion to his character and it could have helped further develop the dragon and given another reason for the FL to continue fighting her demise.

I did not care about the princess. I liked her once she took her fathers place at the throne and was trying to bring peace and prosperity to her realm. Before that she was whiny and arrogant and wanted too much out of every other character without ever offering anything in return. I think she and her love interest should have been older and wiser. For her love interest... I kept confusing him with Situ Ling. He didn't leave a lasting impact.
I liked their third friend and how naive and endearing he was.
I also liked the kid who was hanging out with him and later became Ming Yi's student. I would have loved to see more scenes with him and Ming Yi.

Situ Ling was cool at first. I liked how he had his own agenda. He wanted golden millet dream but that posed a problem for out FL as she needed it too. Unknowingly, they met when they were younger and Situ Ling held Ming Xian in high regard as the teenager inspired him to keep fighting for his place under the sun. Unfortunately, the writers just had to make his love for Ming Xian romantic the second it turned out he was in fact a she... And then Situ Ling just had to become an obsessed brat who would do anything to get Ming Xian to be his, started colluding with a nether beast, became our biggest bad and turned out to be a prince of another realm... If he just stayed a loving younger brother type of character, someone who supports the FL and is there for her, someone who our main leads can count on to have their backs for sure... It could have been great.
I didn't care for the fox girl.

The master turned father was an unlikeable character from the start. He was too unserious and annoying. The father reveal was an unnecessary plotpoint. I liked him sacrificing his hand to get the knowledge needed. There should have been more situations like that for our characters.

As already mentioned, the first three antagonists were very fun and I'd like to point out that the fox was my favorite. He was so messed up. The Emperor's brother was also cool as well as his loyal subordinates.
The girl who was a witness against her father and who died a tragic death was a wonderful side character and it's a shame there weren't more side characters that held such importance to the plot and bettering of our leads.
The ML's master was cool too. I like the messy-ness of their relationship in the end. She made mistakes, but she tried to right her wrongs.

Other characters were annoying or unimportant.

THE SET AND CHARACTER DESIGN was gorgeous. I loved every scene and almost every outfit. 27 had the best character design. I adore his make up and clothes but he looked better with his original hair color. The fox antagonist is my second favorite. He was just perfect. Situ Ling and Yan Xiao had wigs that were too similar. I confused them often at the beginning. They should have kept Ji Bo Zai's outfits darker in the end.

THE MUSIC was nothing to write home about but it is recognisable and soothing. It didn't distract me from the plot nor was it an annoying addition. It bettered the scenes it was in.

THE CGI was great when used sparsely or smartly. For the most part it was done nicely. The dragon form, for example, was cheap looking and distracting. I hated how it looked.

REWATCH VALUE: For those who find the plot enjoyable to the end, it's probably rewatchable, but that isn't me. I'll never return, but there are scenes that I'd love to see again on my fyp.

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