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've reached episode 26 myself and honestly it's still enjoyable to watch! Although since the breakup phase has started, the episodes do feel a bit dragging at times. But it makes sense and is necessary considering how their relationship is viewed as a "taboo" by society. So we just have to bear it I guess.

I also feel that MDL ratings are becoming increasingly unreliable and the reviews for some dramas have turned into a battleground between actor fans and haters. It's disappointing honestly because I'm here for the dramas and the constructive fun comments and interactions.

I also think you’re right that many people fast-forward or don’t pay enough attention while watching. I've often heard people say that certain dramas are confusing and that they can't understand how things happened, even when the story is explained. I’ve seen shows with choppy editing or confusing storylines and this one isn’t like that.

I've had this c-drama on my watchlist for months possibly due to its rating discouraging me to start and other factors. Today, I finally browsed through my list and decided it was the perfect time to start it! And what a great decision that turned out to be!

I don't know about the others but personally I was captivated from ep1 and I've already reached ep 6 now! In just these 6 episodes the show has made me experience a wide range of emotions. The opening eps were engaging and despite the large number of characters introduced, it's not hard to follow. The plotline is refreshingly unique mainly since the way the FL enters the ML's household is anything but ordinary.
Honestly as long as you’re familiar with common c-novel and c-drama tropes, you should be able to follow this drama without any issues. I also appreciate the acting from most of the characters their performances are quite immersive and not over the top. Personally, I really like the FL's character so far she has a heroic aura to her and is clever without falling into the typical comedic damsel in distress or overly naive stereotype FL. If anything, the ML is still a bit immature but he possesses a sharpness and wit to him that I find promising. I'm really looking forward to their character development!

For now, all I hope is that the drama maintains its quality and doesn’t lose momentum midway or toward the end as many c-dramas tend to do. However, even if it takes a dip later on I don't think I'll regret watching it based on how enjoyable the opening episodes have been!

Wow...Netizens can be so cruel...Like I get it, having our faves while watching and empathizing more with some than the others but this is ridiculous...It's just a dating show!

It's clear from the lack of after-show footage that Yooshik and Hyunji's relationship either never happened in real life or was very short-lived, which doesn't surprise me at all tbh.

The biggest surprise for me from the finale was actually Baekhyun and Yoon Nyeong actually becoming a real couple after the show. Honestly, Baekhyun seemed like he wasn’t over his ex throughout this so I was shocked they made it work. I suppose they figured things out in the end? Maybe now that he doesn't have to see Hyunji around, he can return to his "normal" self.

I felt a bit sad for Minkyung. But based on her ex's attitude it really seemed like there was no hope for them and their relationship. 9 years are not easy to cope with and it seemed to hit her harder but I am almost sure Yooshik will be hit by it more after the show. Hopefully, this show helped MK move on though and help her find someone new in real life!

Wonkyu and Jiheon were honestly my favorite couple and I’m glad they got back together and made things work. Along with Woojin and Jiyeon, they ended up having the sweetest and most natural relationships!

Why what happend to her?

I see...I am still watching the final ep rn and just asked so that I could check them later if there are any!

Does anyone know if any of the final match couples stayed together after the show? Maybe if they have couple yt accs?

I really hope someone will update/spoil us in the comments after the final ep airs about who actually got together even after the show ended! If they have any active couple accs right now I would love to follow them!

I did already and after 2 eps I realized it wasn't for me ^^ Still I don't think it's a bad thing to ask.

Thank you for your reply! I think I'll give a few episodes a try then! It's just that I've heard that the series turned bad near the end and some found the conclusion underwhelming hence why... I was a bit concerned about investing my time if the ending eps don't meet my initial expectations. Still since I don't have any other xianxia series to watch, I might as well give it a go!

Btw I absolutely loved Destiny Brings the Demon and Love in the Clouds plus I also enjoyed "Love of the Divine Tree especially its ending! Honestly it has to be one of the most satisfying and wholesome endings in recent xianxia shows!

I've already watched your suggestions and they were indeed good and some of my faves! I couldn't get past 2 eps of Feud even Moonlight Mistique was average to me so if you say this is worse than Feud I guess there is no hope of liking it lol

Thank you for your input! Yes I've watched a few good ones recently but good xianxia/wuxia have been a bit rare in the recent years...Do you have any personal suggestions that would make a better watch?

I see thanks!

Would you recommend this drama? Is the ending as horribly written as some say? Was the overall execution of this cdrama worth it?
Although I like the main leads and have watched other shows with them I am no fan of any actors/actresses so I won't waste hours just to stan support them and their dramas...So I want some honest replies! Many thanks!
Also if you have any good recent/current costume cdrama do share^^

I haven't yet watched Shine on me but I just checked and SOM it's a Tencent produced drama...Iqiyi just got it's distribution rights (it does happen among the big 3 tencent , youku and iqiyi sometimes they will get rights for the others dramas) so it's not their call I think but tencent's. On the other hand Speed and Love is an Iqiyi drama.

No it's just that the actors mouths don't even much the audio and you can tell it's fake...And looks kinda weird you will se it on later eps when ML and side characters speak thai.

Honestly, from what I remember my main issue with the first few episodes was the pacing. We were barely two eps in and the FL and ML were already showing signs of having a crush on each other especially the FL. The entire introduction and early episodes felt like a blur to me and the shift in their feelings wasn’t developed well enough. Everything moved far too quickly for my taste, which made it hard to savor.
As for the long drawn-out silent scenes, I agree they seem to be part of the directing style of this c-drama. And yes the fighting scenes and thai speaking scenes if I may add were a bit over the top, but honestly compared to the other issues I had to judge and overlook that felt pretty minor.

Umm so I finally finished this one! It was a decent watch overall but it definitely didn’t live up to the expectations I had before starting it...
The script, directing and especially the editing held this drama back from being truly good for me.

The first few episodes were hard to get through, though things did improve later especially once I adjusted my expectations and settled into the show.
One of the biggest issues was the editing, particularly in the middle portion of the drama. Scenes would abruptly cut to completely different moments that seemed to take place days later, with little to no explanation. This made the story feel disjointed, created noticeable plot holes and repeatedly broke the immersion for me.
On top of that, there were directing and logical issues throughout the drama some scenes simply made no sense and felt like they existed purely for emotional impact rather than storytelling consistency.

That said, the drama wasn’t without its charms. The chemistry between the leads was genuinely enjoyable, the overall theme had potential and the car racing scenes were one of the highlights! A big part of my fangirling came from the fact that the plot reminded me strongly of the Wattpad-style romance novels I used to read as a teen. Making it kind of a nostalgic watch.
Visually, Speed and Love was definitely a feast for the eyes and consistently delivered when it came to aesthetics, making it easy to keep watching.

When it comes to this cdrama my biggest surprise was definitely He Yu! This was my first time seeing him as a ML and both his performance and visuals stood out. I genuinely hope to see him in more lead roles in the future.

Would I recommend this drama? It really depends on what you’re looking for. If you want something visually appealing, chemistry-driven and very fangirl-oriented and you’re willing to overlook the problems it has, then it can be a fun watch. ^^

Okay eps 19-20 are definitely the most emotional and impactful ones of this show so far! They even made me tear up a bit! Hopefully, the 9 episodes left won’t disappoint either!

Sigh...I guess I will tough it out then and maybe fast-forward cause I rarely drop shows I watched that far ahead...Hopefully at least the ending eps make up for it cause I've seen many praise them plus I can't stop fangirling over He Yu! He is the best thing I was introduced to in this cdrama! Hopefully he gets more works soon ><