where do you guys usually watch? i use viki this is my first time hearing about express, do you know if it would…
Express is usually offered by the original Chinese platforms (iQIYI, WeTV/Tencent, Youku, MGTV), which control early-access releases. (LBL should have the express release on IQIYI tomorrow).
Viki licenses the drama from these platforms for international streaming, and it doesn’t offer any express packages, they follow a standard release schedule (generally later than on the original platforms) instead of early unlocks.
I get where you’re coming from. Everyone has their own aesthetic palette, and that initial visual harmony (or…
I actually love his hands too 🤩 I can't say I noticed the wrinkles tbh, even if there are some it's completely normal for an expressive and smiling person.
He does come across as more mature than many men his age—maybe it’s the voice, the demeanour, or just the overall presence. I really like that about him. But he’s also someone who grew on me over time, which is probably why I understand the initial hesitation some viewers have. And yes—absolutely agree, it really is in the eye of the beholder.
I get where you’re coming from. Everyone has their own aesthetic palette, and that initial visual harmony (or…
That’s totally fair, especially for a romance. If the visual or emotional pairing doesn’t click early on, it’s really hard to stay invested no matter how good the story is. For me, his visuals fall more into the character and presence category rather than conventional, polished perfection. He has a slightly mature, lived-in look that really depends on styling, role, and how the camera uses him. I didn’t click with his visuals immediately either, but over time I started appreciating the expressiveness and the way his face carries emotion. I will say, with this one, the dynamic shifts a bit as the episodes go on and the chemistry becomes more about rhythm and comfort than instant spark—but if it still doesn’t land for you, that’s completely valid. Not every flavour is meant to work for everyone, and romance dramas live or die on that connection.
I get where you’re coming from. Everyone has their own aesthetic palette, and that initial visual harmony (or…
If I’d seen him first in the republican drama with Zhang Jing Yi—the one where he completely won me over—I’d probably feel exactly the same way. First impressions really do a lot of heavy lifting.
And I agree, he clearly has that kind of star quality that goes beyond “perfect visuals.” My reply was more to the OP’s point, because I understand the dilemma—sometimes a pairing clicks instantly, and sometimes you need to sit with the flavour a bit longer. And sometimes… it’s just not your cup of tea, and that’s perfectly fine too.
I don't know why but i find their visuals not to match at all. Maybe because he has such a mature face with some…
I get where you’re coming from. Everyone has their own aesthetic palette, and that initial visual harmony (or lack of it) really shapes the impressions. I can’t deny that I visually loved the FL with CL and HMH more. That said, I still really enjoy this pairing—their chemistry feels comfortable and natural to me, including visually.
Funny enough, when I first saw this ML (in a costume drama), it actually took me a while to warm up to him too, so I relate to that hesitation. But somewhere along the way, he completely won me over.
Oh happy watching! It only gets better with each episode 🤩
The good part about it is that all episodes will probably air just in time for a seamless binge. Yes, the subtle expressions he has only for her are swoon!
Love the insights 🤩Also, in case you haven't checked this out, a drama released earlier this year called ''Deep…
Yeees, also SOM has such a winter vibe overall, it caught me in the perfect mood to watch it, even if a lot of ppl mind find it slow. Yes, I loved DAE OST a loooot. I feel like LBL will be in my top favourite modern dramas, along with TFF and While You Were Sleeping
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(LBL should have the express release on IQIYI tomorrow).
Viki licenses the drama from these platforms for international streaming, and it doesn’t offer any express packages, they follow a standard release schedule (generally later than on the original platforms) instead of early unlocks.
I can't say I noticed the wrinkles tbh, even if there are some it's completely normal for an expressive and smiling person.
He does come across as more mature than many men his age—maybe it’s the voice, the demeanour, or just the overall presence. I really like that about him. But he’s also someone who grew on me over time, which is probably why I understand the initial hesitation some viewers have.
And yes—absolutely agree, it really is in the eye of the beholder.
For me, his visuals fall more into the character and presence category rather than conventional, polished perfection. He has a slightly mature, lived-in look that really depends on styling, role, and how the camera uses him.
I didn’t click with his visuals immediately either, but over time I started appreciating the expressiveness and the way his face carries emotion.
I will say, with this one, the dynamic shifts a bit as the episodes go on and the chemistry becomes more about rhythm and comfort than instant spark—but if it still doesn’t land for you, that’s completely valid. Not every flavour is meant to work for everyone, and romance dramas live or die on that connection.
And I agree, he clearly has that kind of star quality that goes beyond “perfect visuals.” My reply was more to the OP’s point, because I understand the dilemma—sometimes a pairing clicks instantly, and sometimes you need to sit with the flavour a bit longer. And sometimes… it’s just not your cup of tea, and that’s perfectly fine too.
Funny enough, when I first saw this ML (in a costume drama), it actually took me a while to warm up to him too, so I relate to that hesitation. But somewhere along the way, he completely won me over.
Yes, the subtle expressions he has only for her are swoon!
So far I'm loving LBL even more 🤩
Yes, I loved DAE OST a loooot.
I feel like LBL will be in my top favourite modern dramas, along with TFF and While You Were Sleeping