The ending of FOF was such a bittersweet mix of emotions—it had me crying nonstop, but I loved it. Knowing the trio find their way back to each other somewhere down the line made it all the more satisfying. Honestly, this is one of the best C-dramas I’ve ever seen.
I didn’t always think C-dramas could hold their own against the storytelling in K-dramas or J-dramas, but FOF completely changed my mind. The writing, the emotional depth, and the way it all came together were just amazing. Every moment kept me hooked, and I really hope more people discover this gem. It deserves to go global!
Huge respect to the actors and the director—they absolutely nailed it. Everything about this drama, from the acting to the storytelling, was so on point. Definitely one I’ll remember for a long time.
This was so frustrating to watch. I love female characters who are ambitious, confident, and know what they want. But so often, dramas sacrifice these characters’ logic and consistency for the sake of forced emotional conflict. Many strong female leads suddenly become overly emotional, jumping to conclusions or reacting unreasonably without considering the situation. This pattern is common: the empathy toward male leads is almost nonexistent, even though these female leads should be the ones to trust and understand them more. If the roles were reversed and the male lead acted this way, he’d be labelled as the villain.
That’s why I enjoyed The Rise of Ning and Fangs of Fortune so much. The female leads in these dramas are brilliantly written—they don’t fall into endless misunderstandings but instead establish a strong, trusting connection with the male leads right from the beginning. They work together against a common threat, creating an authentic, powerful bond. I realize that’s the kind of drama I enjoy. I should’ve read the comments before starting this one!
P.S. The male lead was amazing—smart, witty, and genuinely trying to understand the female lead. He put in real effort, which made it even more frustrating that the female lead didn’t reciprocate.
Zhao Yuan Zhou is a character with so many complexities. The poor thing is going through so much, my heart breaks for him with each episode!! give him a break already
Yes. ML needs a massive redemption arc to override the hate I have for him after 3 episodes.
Right!! At this point, I keep telling myself that, at the least, he is treating her as equal to a man, not looking at her as a weak girl but as a worthy partner. (this is to make myself feel better about the ML)
The post-credit song! It's perfect. I love the song and the dance (it seems clumsy, but that's what makes it so cute!!). Gosh, whoever thought about this is simply brilliant. I mean, look at them, they're all like beautiful dolls! Never seen something like it before. The first drama, where I do not skip the end credit. (on a side note, I love the opening music from " New Life Begins", one of my favourite dramas).
FL’s sheltered, although I do think it has to do a lot with her virtue. I didn’t think ML was being unreasonable…
Yes, ML is relatable and reasonable. I agree that the FL’s sheltered nature seems to stem from her virtue, but I can’t help but feel that her character lacks depth. So far, she hasn’t shown much growth or development. I wish there were more moments where she demonstrated growth or a shift in perspective, as it would make her character feel more dynamic and relatable. It would be great to see her become stronger or show more complexity as the story progresses. (I am just in ep 15 anyway, hoping for the best) I do love the ML.
I am at episode 8, and I really like it so far. But my only complaint is why FL, in most dramas, makes emotional decisions over logical ones. What does she expect the ML to do here? quit the project? He clearly says he does not want to disrupt his career, which is valid. I get that it hurts her consciousness, but let's face it... in the real world, everyone would agree with ML's decision. Him not getting mad about this situation is also valid, as he is practical and not bound by unnecessary emotions that can cost his work (I think that's something I'd like to have when dealing with tough situations).
I didn’t always think C-dramas could hold their own against the storytelling in K-dramas or J-dramas, but FOF completely changed my mind. The writing, the emotional depth, and the way it all came together were just amazing. Every moment kept me hooked, and I really hope more people discover this gem. It deserves to go global!
Huge respect to the actors and the director—they absolutely nailed it. Everything about this drama, from the acting to the storytelling, was so on point. Definitely one I’ll remember for a long time.
That’s why I enjoyed The Rise of Ning and Fangs of Fortune so much. The female leads in these dramas are brilliantly written—they don’t fall into endless misunderstandings but instead establish a strong, trusting connection with the male leads right from the beginning. They work together against a common threat, creating an authentic, powerful bond. I realize that’s the kind of drama I enjoy. I should’ve read the comments before starting this one!
P.S. The male lead was amazing—smart, witty, and genuinely trying to understand the female lead. He put in real effort, which made it even more frustrating that the female lead didn’t reciprocate.