A beautiful drama which I initially started it just for the arranged-marriage romance, but it offered so much more - especially in terms of character development.
I personally liked Gu Jiusi's playful nature. He was a good character from the beginning - kind, always respectful and protective of his wife. After the tragedy, I didnāt even feel like continuing because I didnāt want him to change. In Ep 15, when Liu Yuru says, āBut now, I just want you to be the same as before, to go out and play like a happy kid,ā it perfectly captured what I was feeling. But after watching the whole series : On the outside, it may feel like he changed drastically, but he was always the same - just more mature and reliable.
I also liked how Yuruās perspective changed after marriage. At first, she was quite calculative, focused only on securing a stable and happy marriage. But when Jiusi asked her what she was truly interested in, it really struck her. That question pushed her to reflect, grow, and eventually learn to build and earn through business on her own.
I felt sad for Jiusiās mother - such a strong woman, yet after moving and losing her husband, she seemed to lose her spark. The middle became more political, and while it was fine, I enjoyed eps 1-14 the most.
I canāt help itāI end up shipping the second leads in almost every dramaš I knew Princess and Jingshi were never meant to be together, but I was glad she found someone who treated her better. That line, āThe one I loved is dead, the one who loved me is also deadā so heartbreaking š. I usually start the drama for the main leads, but halfway through Iām watching just for the second leads, lol. But, what a great drama! Perfect rating!
Guys, before we could comment on each episodes on dramacool, are there anything similar now? I know streaming websites, but they don't have a comment section!
Watching this after love in the clouds will definitely add a bias factor, but this was good in it's place too. Although I felt it lost track somewhere in the between, I really liked the beginning very much. Overall, a good drama! And if you are really coming to watch this with an expectation, then I suggest you skip it. I see many are coming after watching Love in the Clouds, but I had already fallen for him in I am Nobody :)
I personally liked Gu Jiusi's playful nature. He was a good character from the beginning - kind, always respectful and protective of his wife. After the tragedy, I didnāt even feel like continuing because I didnāt want him to change. In Ep 15, when Liu Yuru says, āBut now, I just want you to be the same as before, to go out and play like a happy kid,ā it perfectly captured what I was feeling. But after watching the whole series : On the outside, it may feel like he changed drastically, but he was always the same - just more mature and reliable.
I also liked how Yuruās perspective changed after marriage. At first, she was quite calculative, focused only on securing a stable and happy marriage. But when Jiusi asked her what she was truly interested in, it really struck her. That question pushed her to reflect, grow, and eventually learn to build and earn through business on her own.
I felt sad for Jiusiās mother - such a strong woman, yet after moving and losing her husband, she seemed to lose her spark. The middle became more political, and while it was fine, I enjoyed eps 1-14 the most.