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This looks so good

oh wow, good luck if you'll be watching them at the same time as you might get confused due to there being the same names/characters lol but I do recommend Ruyi! I daresay I liked it a bit more than Yanxi (altho I love Yanxi), since it was more realistic and the script was very good and the cinematography/costumes were beautiful

if you're looking for other dramas that focus on characters' lives, I definitely recommend

1. Serenade of Peaceful Joy
2. The Story of Ming Lan
3. Battle of Changsha
4. Royal Nirvana

Right after I finished this drama, I felt like I had a to make a video tribute so I thought I'd share here if anyone is interested: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLA4nbOf2lk

*warning: spoilers for the whole drama*

Ruyi dies, but the show is still worth watching

I wish there were more Chinese dramas this well done, with an amazing script, mature actors, beautiful costumes, unique and stunning cinematography, and just overall engaging plot; Ruyi is such a rare gem of a drama and although it is very tragic, it is worth a watch

sameeee, Jang Hyuk is probably my favorite Korean actor, ever since I saw Chuno in 2015 lol

About time he is the star instead of second lead! lol

edit: oh I didn't finish the article before posting my comment, looks like he'll still be a secondary character LOL

I almost didn't watch this because it's depressing (and I got spoilers about the ending); also, cos I already watched Story of Yanxi Palace and heard this drama has reinterpretations of the same people, but this is such a good drama and I'm glad I decided to start it.

I am already 20 episodes in and it's so good and entertaining! I love these kind of dramas where they focus on character's lives rather than martial arts ones or heavily romantic ones so if you are the same, I definitely recommend

I know you asked this 7 months ago, but I suggest Serenade of Peaceful Joy

I got episode 5 right so now I can say I've gotten two correct LOL

I took this as a kind of "deleted scenes" compilation and really enjoyed the extra scenes with our beloved characters from Mr. Queen

She is a natural comedian, so funny without even trying; she was a scene stealer in Mr. Queen!

wow I had no idea he was in his late thirties, I thought late twenties! Wow, he is very youthful, good for him!

I've watched all the episodes from season one and two, and I literally only got one right

I am the Na Ra of viewers lol

The voice actress for the FL seems to be the same as Yinglou in Story of Yanxi Palace? Anyone can confirm?

After Beyond Evil, I've become a fan of his; I look forward to seeing more of his work

yeah I feel like dropping it from how stupid it is...did you end up finishing it?

I was so excited to watch this, but the show is so freaking frustrating. Like, the cops are so incompetent and stupid, it's getting me so angry.

For example, they get a call that a child is stabbed, yet they don't send an ambulance with the cops who are looking for the kid? Are you kidding me?

If it weren't for Jang Hyuk, I'd drop it.

I thought this too, but it could be the Itaewon Class style haircut

plot reminds me of I Have a Lover (2015)