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I haven’t watched it yet ( I am going to try it when it finishes), but your last sentence About the security guard made me laugh! Take care.

This was the worst drama I ever tried to watch--in any language. I'm an American and I am so embarassed! It wasn't even close to the quality of the Korean version and I haven't watched the Jdrama version. The crazy thing is that the U.S. definitely has the talent and capability of making a good drama. So what could have possibly happened to this?! Obviously someone with absolutely no clue! Sorry to have to write this, but there you go. Take care.
PS I wish the Koreans would have made a sequel to "Boys Over Flowers" back then. Everyone would have watched it!

Thanks for clearing that up. I wasn’t thinking “poor”— as in “no money,” I was thing poor as in “bad/unskilled. “

I could kind of understand that (infidelity) as a category (although I'm not sure I would want to watch it then). The big question to me is, why is there a tag "poor female lead?"--never heard of such a thing! It seems subjective and insulting.

I agree. If you can’t make it better, why even try? Or at least at the end of a disaster, get rid of it when you know it’s that bad. When America remakes such an amazing drama loved by so many fans around the world into such a terrible drama, it really gives us a bad name and then people in the US that watch it might get a bad impression of Asian dramas because they think they are all like this! So I agree, do it better or stop.!
The American version of “Boys Over Flowers” wasn’t even slightly good! I watched a few episodes and was shocked and horrified that someone could produce such a thing and think it would advance their career. It’s so out of touch with what Americans really want. That’s why so many people are watching Kdramas!

I started watching this on youtube. I’ve seen three episodes so far, which I know is not many, but I’m having a really hard time getting into the story. It may get better as it goes but one of the problems also, is that the subtitles are so bad because it only translates one or two sentences every 10 or more scenes. So I’m probably going to drop it for now and maybe I’ll try it again sometime somewhere else.

(By the way, I recently finished all the episodes of “Tribes and Empires” and it was really good—“realistic” scenes and great acting. Sometimes reminded me of “Game of Thrones.” You should watch it if you can’t watch this one. )

I had the same problem with Six Flying Dragons. Although I liked most of the characters, I couldn’t connect with the main lead and the story started to drag because of that.
I haven’t seen “Three Kingdoms” yet, but I have been thinking about it since I saw the movie (and it’s sequel/ continuation) “RED CLIFF” which has Everything you could possibly want in any drama. It is one of the most amazing and epic movies I have ever seen. If you haven’t watched it yet, I HIGHLY recommend it!

The two dramas actually are not related to each other. I saw the first 27 episodes of “Princess of Lan Ling” (which I liked), but the problem was they stopped translating at that point and I have never been able to watch it since. You would think that somebody would pick up the English translation by now, but they haven’t—It’s very odd! So many people want to finish watching it. Thanks for your comments. (:

I think “Nirvana In Fire 2” is even better than the first one—if that’s possible! A definite must-watch and I would love even more episodes! Maybe there could be a #3 ??? I will watch it!

I agree with everything you said. I personally thought that “Nirvana in Fire II” was truly excellent and one of the best I’ve seen!!

In reply to “Bu Bu Jing Xin,” If you’re talking about Nicky Wu, he’s a very well-known actor. He’s a bit different than your average young “tall, dark and handsome” actor, but he’s really smart and has a lot of charisma. Did you know that he and the lead actress actually married in real life after that drama? (:
I also loved all the fun dynamics with the other princes.
—Speaking of which, have you see “Prince of Lan Ling?”

I could only find “Rule The World” on youtube. I liked the actors and the storyline but it seemed like a lower budget drama. You might want to try watching a few episodes to start with and see what you think. It managed to hold my interest all the way to the end— just when it started to slow down a bit, the last 10 episodes surprisingly changed and it was really interesting.

One of my favorite Chinese dramas is “Bu Bu Jing Xin”—sooo beautiful! It’s the original Chinese version of “Scarlet Heart.” Have you seen it yet? It’s a must watch to me—better than the Korean version in my opinion but maybe that’s because it’s the first one I saw! (But the sequel was a mess and hardly worth watching. I can’t imagine what could have happened—maybe a different writer or director. )
Also— although it’s not a Chinese drama and much shorter— I am just finishing “Gu Family Book” for the second time. It’s so good that I rated it 10. I’ve watched most of the historical dramas (Chinese and Korean) and I know that it’s hard to find a good new one. I don’t start watching them until they have completed—partly to wait for English subs and partly because I hate waiting a week for a one-hour episode (Ha—I guess I’m impatient that way).
Another really good Chinese drama I recently finished is “Tribes and Empires.” You should try that one if you haven’t already. Well anyway, enjoy and let me know if you need more suggestions. Maybe I should create a YouTube list of my favorites! (Smile)
Take care.

Choi Jin Hyuk, You were amazing in "Gu Family Book." (I have watched it twice!) I really loved your hair style! They should use that style more often. Also, the "gumiho" character was perfect for you to play. Even though it is listed as a support role, I always think of that as a main role since the story would have been nothing without you.
Take care and I hope to see you in many more dramas!
PS (You would have been excellent in "Lord of the Rings!"

I wish it could have been longer. Too short for me. I rated it 9.0

I watched Gu Family Book a couple of years ago and often think about how much I liked it. It was sooo good that I am watching it again and it probably won't be the last time!
Anyway, I was wondering why they changed the hair style of Gon Yi (the bodygyard) in episode 9. It looked so good in the beginning of the drama. Now it just looks like a futuristic pretty boy's hair instead of something they would have worn in that era--and sorry to say it does not look better.

I watched the English-subbed episodes on youtube (YoYo Television Series Exclusive.)
Good drama, good storyline and actors, beautiful costumes. Music was okay but sometimes irritating (especially with the dings--I kept thinking I was receiving text msgs). The acting was a bit forced, not realistic but interesting. Translation problems--sometimes a bit confusing and odd. Overall worth watching. Beautiful ending. (Just when the drama seems to start slowing down in episodes 30 or so, it does a complete switch and keeps you totally interested until the end of the 45th episode. Loved that--a pleasant surprise. If I had the choice again, I would definitely watch it. I rated this a 7.9 out of 10 because of the directing/filming/realism (not talking about wuxia) and the translation.

If you thought the first “Nirvana in Fire” took Chinese dramas to the next level, you will be totally amazed that this sequel has done as well or better than the first drama. Almost perfect, I rated this 9.5–It’s sooo worth watching!

I saw my first Kdrama ever about 5 years ago on Netflix and have been seriously hooked ever since. I found other sources online and then saw my first amazing Cdrama, “Bu Bu Jing Xin—or the original “Scarlet Heart_1” and the stunning movie “Red Cliff,” —and have found so many excellent Chinese dramas and movies ever since.

I am a native of the U.S. and feel very fortunate to have such wonderful exposure to different Asian and other cultures and history through the art of so many talented people. Many thanks to all.

But they are sooo good! Who cares how long they are if every episode keeps you glued to your seat and waiting for the next episode. It’s better than watching a short one that leaves you feeling empty. Totally worth it. Enjoy!

You should watch “Princess Agents.” It’s now one of my favorites and amazing strong female character(s). I’m waiting for more! (: