i know of ryan ren’s shows but could you recommend some of ke chun’s dramas. tia!
Sugar and Lies 2026 Same CP as What a Good Girl. Short episodes, not too long of a series. Well worth checking out. Read synopsis bc starts by hitting the ground running. https://kisskh.asia/series/sugar-and-lies/
I thought I'd keep my finger on the remote ff and finish but I just couldn't. So many reasons to leave and couldn't find one to stay. For something C spicy, I'll take a spin round the Ryan Ren and Ke Chun catalogs.
Is he like the reincarnated god of sexuality? He seriously deserves his own mdl labels like*Viewer at high risk of spontaneous combustion* or *Proceed with KeChun Caution.*
In a world where dramas are saturated with stunningly attractive actors playing sultry roles, Ke Chun conquers. If he is given ML on a really good script with plentiful resources the result would be....
We need to slap two caution flags on- *Proceed with Ke Chun Caution" and "Viewers may be at high risk of spontaneous combustion." Is this guy like the god of sexuality? You had me at Baobei, but then....dog? I know I have a leash around here somewhere .
Tbh it's like sitting on a heaping hot mess merry-go-round spinning 50 mph and.... somehow enjoying it! I love good hot mess dramas. They're hard to come by- most are the bad kind- and resources are not spread evenly in the world of drama. I passed this by because of the title, but somehow circled back. I almost lost faith in the fl with her acting at the end of ep 1 but aside from that, the acting (incl fl), crew, prod, everything is making this one good scandalous hot mess. It totally blows some trending hot mess dramas out of the water. And the chemistry is....... it just melts my crappy reality of the day away and I'm sucked in. If I went off the title and ratings I would have missed out, so I wanted to suggest to others who might enjoy it, to try a couple episodes. The hidden agendas and mystery continues to grow more from ep 4/5.
This is one of those shows that I can't even rate bc tbh, my expectations are so low... like a rebound. It's not the first series I feel that way about, but for whatever reason it is the first that although I know the fl will pull through bc it's only halftime right now, I am really rooting for the god of chaos to take the wheel and drive her character over the cliff. This isn't award winning material or execution so let's just axe the fl. Find another for second half, or on second thought just give up the ladies all together (I'm not getting anti-woman, I just had flash backs of the horrid HaoYu rat eye look and JiaLi how fugly can makeup make you and I realized it may be cruel to have the makeup artist paint up another face 😭).
Well done all around- cast, production, story, ost. Re hot button topics: The sexual harassment, misconduct, and attitudes by both genders is very accurate to the experiences of myself, many friends, and family. It's not pleasant, but important to call that stuff out because it IS real, everyday life. Same with cruel office politics...my bestie who sucessfully moved up the ladder has had it worse than anyone I know, so calling that out is important. This show is the polar opposite of the romantic c-drama, so if you are looking for any semblance, look elsewhere. This is mature, complex, gritty, and raw critique of modern society. This show will not leave you feeling better or enlightened at any point. If cheating or corporate politics or making bad choices is a trigger, move on (there are a kazillion other cdramas to choose). That being said, those that still dare venture forth, prepare for a wild ride. I'll be honest, I am a romantic at heart and there were a few times I was unsettled while watching this. However, it's not sensationalist at all. I've just been through some stuff and it hits a raw nerve. Even so, it was no doubt well thought out and executed and I remained interested for the entire series. I can see why some people are not into this genre and that's perfectly fine. I assume it's underrated bc it's not the majority of MDLers' cup of tea. It's a shame that the ratings appear to be because people don't like the subject matter.
Luckily the comments prepared me for the blue screen. And yet, still, wooooow. When I settled myself back down, I was then mezmerized by the worse stach ever. Did, per chance, anyone consider removing it and going sans stach if we're at the point that it looks like the grid tape you use to patch dry wall with? I'm not an expert on the topic, but I've seen quite a few drama editing disasters, and this is mind blowing. I'm not even 1/2 way through ep1 and I feel really bad for the actors and crew. >>switched to amazon's platform per comment suggestion and blue screen was indeed removed. Whew.
whomever is doing the makeup for Zhong Jia Li (2nd FL) has her foundation 2 shades lighter than her neck. it’s…
Ty. I had to stop and gather myself to rewatch her first several scenes because all I could think was what itf is going on with her face (she's pretty and they made her such a mess).
LOVED IT. It is a quirky, artsy, quasi-dark, and clever show that incorporates many versions and emotions about love. Real life isn't black or white, win or lose, keep or throw in the gutter, bestie or foe....and neither is this show. What sets it apart is it's somehow still very organic and sincere. Anyone curious, WATCH IT. Ignore the ratings. Because I loved it, I was nervous for the last ep. I wanted it to somehow stay true to itself without falling into a fluff or bitterness trap. The ending wasn't formulaic making it very genuine. The last episode sealed the deal for me (Lao Gong, you will always be a rock star in my heart 😂🤩). If you don't love it by ep 2 or 3, move on. But by all means, don't shy because of ratings or people with beefs with fictional characters. Many of the critiques of characters such as Bei and Xiu, I don't agree. Bei is a complex introvert, and is depicted well by LYN. He just processes stuff differently. Xiu's portion of the drama really hit home for me and my older friends- marriage (internal and external pressures), attitude and relationship changes, esp feelings involved when one feels like a failure and the other feels like the caretaker. Xiu as a character- did he screw up? Yes. Understandably so? He didn't make a wise decision but the underlying issues make that choice common. Character growth? Yes, like what Bei said- it's easy to break things and difficult to piece them together bit by bit. The attraction and repulsion of the various characters made sense (why they work/didn't work). Regardless of the different relationships, there was acceptance.
If you watch it, go in knowing: 1. It is what it is. 2. Bring drinks, pref. cocktails so you can adjust strength as needed. 3. Prepare for turning this into a fab drinking game. Just do NOT make a shot for each gun rule or you'll be KO fast. (There was a scene where over 25 weapons were in one shot).
Regardless if I end up liking it BRAVO on starting it out slamming some of the utter bu//sh!t Chinese actors have to endure by outsiders and insiders in the business. Just started ep 1. Not even sure of my opinion on the series but I def want to give a shout out to calling bs as soon as the gate opened!
*I wrote Chinese but it goes for all celebs, esp prevalent in the Asian drama phenom.
Doesn't even hold a candle to Us and Them. I hoped it would be a good K version but it was consistently meh for me. It lacked the delivery, chemistry, intensity, and rawness that it's Chinese counterpart nails. From start to finish, I felt the lack of cohesiveness was distracting -so much so- that I rewatched Us and Them to see if I was being a bit harsh in my compariaon. I can see where the Korean version may be easier to digest because it doesn't feel as nearly as heartfelt, sincere, and gutwrenching as the Chinese version. Plus, (and I am very happy they didn't try to copy) they didn't have the emotional bonuses and special ending throughout the credits that drive the themes like sharp little daggers to the last second of the film. The Korean verson I didn't shed a tear or feel torn in the slightest whereas rewatching UaT and already knowing how it plays out, I was bawling.
It's about a scam victim who travels to a tourist town to track down the scammer so he can be charged for fraud. The version I watched had no parrot, policewoman He Mei Qi, or friends...more like scam victims try to scam scammers whilst simultaneously the scammers try to scam the already-been-scammed-once scam victims. It's a lot better than the misleading synopsis. I watched it on Roku Channel under the title "Tainted Love" which makes more sense than Dancing Green imo.
2026, the year of 🔥Gao Weiguang. GWG, thank you for reminding me why I am a fan!! I love your philosophical clown/pessimistic idealist writer performance in About Love.
Gao Weiguang is a rock star! I really dig his philosophical clown/ pessimistic idealist writer performance in AL. Only 1/2 way in but so far I love some of the ideas and dialogue. It feels like a quasi theater production and for me, that is refreshing (fan of the stage). I will wait until the end to decide what I think in depth about characters. That being said, I view them as ways to tell a story, make a commentary, etc and not as an example on who I should aspire to be, so while I find myself surprised by turns in events, I don't believe it should deter someone from giving this show a chance or a good rating. I wait until I finish a series before rating it but at this time, it feels very underrated and overly criticized and nitpicked by character morality police. Don't get me wrong. At times I watch a character that gets under my skin, but I just break up with the series and move on without looking back. Even if alot of people feel that way about this series, I feel some of the mud slinging is, well, a bit contrived.
Same CP as What a Good Girl. Short episodes, not too long of a series. Well worth checking out. Read synopsis bc starts by hitting the ground running.
https://kisskh.asia/series/sugar-and-lies/
https://kisskh.at/794376-bu-yi-yang-de-ta-zhi-tang-yi
What A Good Girl
Verticle drama. I used comment links to find a working youtube link when I watched it. It is also on iqiyi.
https://kisskh.at/785702-hao-yi-ge-guai-guai-nv
In a world where dramas are saturated with stunningly attractive actors playing sultry roles, Ke Chun conquers. If he is given ML on a really good script with plentiful resources the result would be....
Oh, Boston, how I missed you.
If I went off the title and ratings I would have missed out, so I wanted to suggest to others who might enjoy it, to try a couple episodes. The hidden agendas and mystery continues to grow more from ep 4/5.
This show is the polar opposite of the romantic c-drama, so if you are looking for any semblance, look elsewhere. This is mature, complex, gritty, and raw critique of modern society. This show will not leave you feeling better or enlightened at any point. If cheating or corporate politics or making bad choices is a trigger, move on (there are a kazillion other cdramas to choose). That being said, those that still dare venture forth, prepare for a wild ride. I'll be honest, I am a romantic at heart and there were a few times I was unsettled while watching this. However, it's not sensationalist at all. I've just been through some stuff and it hits a raw nerve. Even so, it was no doubt well thought out and executed and I remained interested for the entire series.
I can see why some people are not into this genre and that's perfectly fine. I assume it's underrated bc it's not the majority of MDLers' cup of tea. It's a shame that the ratings appear to be because people don't like the subject matter.
>>switched to amazon's platform per comment suggestion and blue screen was indeed removed. Whew.
Because I loved it, I was nervous for the last ep. I wanted it to somehow stay true to itself without falling into a fluff or bitterness trap. The ending wasn't formulaic making it very genuine. The last episode sealed the deal for me (Lao Gong, you will always be a rock star in my heart 😂🤩).
If you don't love it by ep 2 or 3, move on. But by all means, don't shy because of ratings or people with beefs with fictional characters.
Many of the critiques of characters such as Bei and Xiu, I don't agree. Bei is a complex introvert, and is depicted well by LYN. He just processes stuff differently. Xiu's portion of the drama really hit home for me and my older friends- marriage (internal and external pressures), attitude and relationship changes, esp feelings involved when one feels like a failure and the other feels like the caretaker. Xiu as a character- did he screw up? Yes. Understandably so? He didn't make a wise decision but the underlying issues make that choice common. Character growth? Yes, like what Bei said- it's easy to break things and difficult to piece them together bit by bit. The attraction and repulsion of the various characters made sense (why they work/didn't work). Regardless of the different relationships, there was acceptance.
Just started ep 1. Not even sure of my opinion on the series but I def want to give a shout out to calling bs as soon as the gate opened!
*I wrote Chinese but it goes for all celebs, esp prevalent in the Asian drama phenom.
I can see where the Korean version may be easier to digest because it doesn't feel as nearly as heartfelt, sincere, and gutwrenching as the Chinese version. Plus, (and I am very happy they didn't try to copy) they didn't have the emotional bonuses and special ending throughout the credits that drive the themes like sharp little daggers to the last second of the film. The Korean verson I didn't shed a tear or feel torn in the slightest whereas rewatching UaT and already knowing how it plays out, I was bawling.
It's a lot better than the misleading synopsis.
I watched it on Roku Channel under the title "Tainted Love" which makes more sense than Dancing Green imo.
GWG, thank you for reminding me why I am a fan!! I love your philosophical clown/pessimistic idealist writer performance in About Love.
Only 1/2 way in but so far I love some of the ideas and dialogue. It feels like a quasi theater production and for me, that is refreshing (fan of the stage).
I will wait until the end to decide what I think in depth about characters. That being said, I view them as ways to tell a story, make a commentary, etc and not as an example on who I should aspire to be, so while I find myself surprised by turns in events, I don't believe it should deter someone from giving this show a chance or a good rating. I wait until I finish a series before rating it but at this time, it feels very underrated and overly criticized and nitpicked by character morality police. Don't get me wrong. At times I watch a character that gets under my skin, but I just break up with the series and move on without looking back. Even if alot of people feel that way about this series, I feel some of the mud slinging is, well, a bit contrived.