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You have to love the craxy
So I would recommend this if you like short dramas and all the dumpster fire craziness that they bring. It is a complete guilty pleasure but I do love this kind of drama. It's short, it's crazy and most importantly fun and entertaining. The chemistry between the leads was on fire. I wish I knew who directed it because I would totally look up the next one they did, it was beautifully shot. And lastly I wish that long dramas would take some cues from this kind of format because watching leads kiss - all that money and it's like watching someone kiss a dead fish. You certainly don't have that issue with this kind of drama. Also they're not related to each other and that's all I'm going to say about that. Definitely will rewatch when I want something fun and slightly wrong.Was this review helpful to you?
Recommended mini drama
one of my recommended mini drama. the plot is good and somehow intriguing but it didn't leave us hanging for long. one misunderstood continue with another but things are quickly solved , then move on to other problem 😁 . The secret revealed half way (so we would not be frustrated over it).yes there are many plot holes and un explore relationship, but this is a mini drama, that's understandable.
acting's good. Chemistry between ML and FL are perfect. I watched them in a lot of vertical drama.
I would recommend this one to watch in between watching long drama.
Just remember that this is a mini drama.
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Li vs Lin :) ... Hidden Love or Forbidden Love ??
Usually, I avoid CDramas for the amount of time I need to spend on them (24-60 episodes with 1 hour run time scare me, hehe)And I prefer such short CDramas.
Also, I love Historical / period dramas, so though the Summary looks little bothersome (incest, romance between half siblings etc), I gave a try.
*** CONTENT WARNING:
First of all, this incest part though bothering, it is clarified later (Not gonna give away the SPOILER), so u can watch 👍🏻
So as a Content Warning, if u find it as disgusting or intolerable, just drop this drama.
But I can say -- FL character is pure n kind at heart. There is really nothing vulgar shown here.
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Watched the 6 eps format -- 24 eps, each 15 mins, are complied into 6 eps
6 eps format with 40-50 mins run time is Good to follow.
Else 15 mins per ep, is too short to concentrate on the flow of the story.
(There are some sound issues with the videos I have watched, so irritated lil but can be watched)
*** STORY:
The Story is about a concubine's daughter (FL Chuchu) at her step mom's house (ML Li's home), the troubles she faced and the sacrifices she made in her life.
There are many family secrets related to her birth.
Story and Direction are Good.
Costumes and Setting (traditional style houses etc) are Good.
Loved OST song.
Uff, the number of Twists n Turns in the plot, the number of Murder plans n Revenge plans by Everyone -- haha, Silly but INTERESTING Revenge Family Drama to pass the time 👍🏻
*** CHARACTERS:
Aigoo, Chuchu n her Never-Ending Struggles throughout the drama -- uff, Tiring!
Whatever happened with her is disgusting and sad.
She is Very Good and Kind at heart.
So, initially, she is troubled and harassed, almost by everyone.
Later, when the kind Chuchu got bold and
goes on a Revenge Spree, it got VERY INTERESTING!
She gave back to everyone who harrassed her, thrashed every murder plan against her, like Tit for Tat -- this part is very enjoyable, in the whole drama n delightful amid her never-ending struggles.
She is really an one-woman army, doing a solo fight against everyone who harrassed her, without any help.
Aigoo, poor Chuchu!!
Every Character is Suspicious, Bad and Pure Evil, except Li and Chuchu.
Loved their chemistry (leaving the incest part).
The rivalry between Li and 2nd ML Lin for Chu, out of jealousy, is funny.
Liked Chu n Li, out of all characters.
*** EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS (6 eps format):
Ep 1:
My mind is blown away with the thought of siblings' romance (grew up as half siblings) -- weird & immoral
Editing is lil odd here, like bits and pieces.
So, initially it is difficult to differentiate which is which among Chu's dreams, flashbacks n the present story.
But continued watching as it is interesting in few scenes.
Ep 2:
Editing here, made it look like there's something missing in the story.
From Ep 3, the actual revenge drama started.
It is exciting to wait for what happens next.
Every scene is like mystery -- who attacks who, with an evil plan or a murder plan or a revenge plan.
Ep 5:
The misunderstandings between Li and Chu got cleared.
Ep 6:
Climax is Rushed but Good Closure to the story.
(There's a Twist related to Lin -- his true face is revealed here)
Every point of the story is answered (Expected that a miniseries would be rushed in the climax, leaving few points unanswered but that is not the case here👍🏻)
*** RATING:
My Rating is 8 /10
(Could be 8.5, if it is better executed, if not for the confusing editing in the first two eps & if not for the incest story).
One Time Watch!!
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