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Ummm, is this not a major spoiler, that his ex-girlfriend is still alive!? Or am I missing something?!?

Never enough! 😁

Thanks for the replies🙏. It's a consensus! That alone makes it worth watching 😁

I am a massive fan of Ahn Eun Jin, and Namkoong Min, but I just can't do Joseon era...the blatant misogyny (+ bigotry and classism) dressed up as saeguk. I know it happened, but it still informs what KEEPS happening! I just want to SEE the change I want to BE! Give me full romantic fantasy over Confucian era drama...
That said, please tell me if it's still worth viewing 🙏

I have the same problem. Just can't do saeguk's.

"Heroes" is exactly my impression too.

I don't know about Taiwan, but it's a VERY common trope in romamce novels from UK Ireland, Europe, Aust, US. Much like the whole "contract marriage" trope, I'm not so convinced it's a widespread in real life though 🤷‍♂️ (I started The Way You Shine too)

I am straight up, NOT in support of Jing Fan's "My child, I won't share" POV. Unless the other parent poses a risk to your child's safety. The child has a right to BOTH parents. You're not thinking of your child, you're only thinking of yourself. And why wouldn't you want more people in your child's life, who love them?!?

THAT SAID; I am not complaining about the fact that it has provided a set up for the all out hyper-masculinity competition between Heng Da and Yu Quan. It is both comedy and eye-candy gold! I wish they'd developed it more.

Ep 29 is hilarious

I would argue she's not dressing as a male, she's dressed androgynously. It's not my taste either but it is a legitimate fashion trend atm.

Totally fair.

I hear you (read you) but I'm still on board because I'm finding it to be 'silly' melodramatic. Like they're aware it's OTT, (Marcus Chang in on the verge of mugging, vertially every episode) but they never overplay it. 🤔 Although A'Fa might be pushing that boundary a bit.
All in all I'm still finding it's a light-hearted laugh. And it's a relief to watch such a liberal and gender positive show, compared with so many so called Romance dramas.

I come back to this page periodically because I love this drama so much. Your comment reminded me of one of the reasons - The chemistry between the leads is so palpable.
'Eye romance' is perfect 🤣
....wish I could experience that in real life, but pretty happy to watch Li Xian on repeat.

The 1st ep is definitely a tear-jerker. But it is a set piece to justify the FLs decisions thereafter. And it's a beautiful cameo by Janice Wu. The rest is really joyful. IMO A slow burn for the viewer, where you come to the end, feeling refreshed.

Agree 100%

40 eps is pretty common in Cdramas. They generally have a slower pace, usually to allow character development or redemption.
IMO this drama's 40 eps, are worth it. I never wanted it to end.

She is actually. She plays the best friend who dies in the 1st eps

I 2nd zazaza. It is gorgeous. Slow, steady and very, very satisfying. I envy you being new to this!

And I mean compassion, not empathy. He doesn't just feel what someone else is feeling, He thinks about what they are feeling and then does something about it. He makes that choice, which takes a lot of courage.

Pretty awesome for a comedy drama character!

Pu Yi Yong has entered my list of Favourite Characters of all time. He is NOT simple. He reminds me a lot of Cal from East of Eden (the Steinbeck novel, not the KDrama). Pu Yi Yong lives under the burden of everyone else's assumptions and categorisations. But he has an incredible insight into human emotions, and a deep compassion for them, even when he can't relate to them.