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I Was Promised a Badass General. I Got a Drunken Mess with Plot Armor.

One of the reasons I was so anticipated about this was because of the promotions. A strong FL that's going to be a general? Perfect. Finding a strong FL is like searching for sugar that has salt in it. So I was really excited for this. Also, I watched her from Back from the Brink so I have a love for her (her acting).
This 'fake' General He arrives in court to accuse the ML's dead father of traitorous acts. The man has a different voice, is a head taller than the FL. How can the ML not notice that?! Plot hole because it makes no fucking ass sense?! Secondly, any time the FL is in mortal danger, either the ML or her master will come to her rescue. Writers, again, I want to see my FL doing shit herself. Independence is great too.
What this drama showed me is a silly female lead who never proved to me that she’s a legendary general. Was she a good fighter? Sure. Was she smart? Sure. But that’s because her opponents were clowns most of the time or conveniently outsmarted by the script. She didn’t improve on anything much. Everything was just too convenient. On top of that, when it was her big moment to shine, she was turned into a damsel in distress, saved by the male lead. Worse, she would be crying on the battlefield that she had lost her love while the battle was still raging on. I just didn't like that. In the start she is ducking blind, the FL goes up a MOUNTAIN while being chased. After falling down a cliff, she is found by her master who happens to be tramping there. Which I am sorry but it's too much of a coincidence. Like, it's just unbelievable.
I also got kinda pissed thinking about how much better this drama could have been if they showed less fluff romance and focused on the actual ideas and story. I love fluff normally, but when I went into this series, in my mind it was set as the journey of a general, her struggles, her rise, her battles and it just didn’t show shit.

I seriously wish I could sit down with the writer and ask why they made these choices. The whole "women had it bad" did not translate on screen at all. They described it as awful hardships, but they never showed any of that. The drama also wanted to scream women's empowerment, but like everything else, it just tells and does not show for it to actually make an impact. The legend of female lead? What legend? Did it get lost because i couldn't see it.

I think the best lines were 'I like the moon but it doesn't know' and 'Now the moon belongs to you' - ML. Which from what I heard is from the novel. Idk about you but this was the most memorable thing out of this cdrama. There was nothing else to remember.

I lost interest after 30 ep and dragged myself to finish it but I pushed through it.

The only for real badass moment from her was in ep7. Like when she killed the guard of the villain. She was so badass and honestly felt scary but that was all. When I was watching that scene I was kicking my feet because I could feel the aura out of the screen. Damn it was annoying how they turned this into comedy and lighthearted. Like why was she getting drunk all the time? But the ml never (I don't mean he has to)? It felt really sloppy from the fl side. I feel like you have other things to worry about than getting drunk. When the ml learns who she was I didn't really like the confession scene that much because why are they fighting? The ml didn't even let her explain herself to him. She didn't do anything wrong. Also, points to the actress because I really liked her acting after she was alone from the ml (the angst). I like that emptiness but I just liked the acting. I think the confession felt short.

There were many fillers with those unnecessary comedy moments. The fl actress did a good job acting.

Watch this if you want:

Strong fl physically and mentally (at the start)

Comedy

Lighthearted

Green flag ml

It also says women empowerment messages.

She isn't even a general through the drama so the title doesn't go well. I've seen people saying that the chinese version had to do with the moon? (I think) Would have been better because this was focused too much on the romance.

Why did they have to make an annoying 2ml? It's so typical of the fucking writers. What's their obsession? Justice for his maid! If he isn't going to pay attention to her, I will 😭. Oh, yeah obviously they had to kill her off.

This had a lot of potential to be a lot more!

Love the second couple! Dare I say I wish we got more of them. Ep.34 2.44 interaction of second couple. Omg they confesseddd they are so cutee. Sad we didn't get much of them.

I think they should have shown the bond between ml's father with the fl! Like they didn't really show almost anything.

In addition, they made the FL get hurt just for the plot. Just for inconvenience.

'the peerless moon is yours now.' Man, again? They love the moon a lot.

Would I recommend? Yes and no.

We learnt nothing about the villains. Like did they hit their heads and decided to do what they did?
The reason I enjoyed this as much as I did was because of the actors and the start of like the first 15 eps.

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A Refreshing, No-Nonsense Mini Cdrama Gem

I’ve watched up to Episode 20 (waiting for the rest to drop), and this is one of the best mini cdramas I’ve seen. Someone compared it to The Double, and after watching, I get it.

What I Loved:
The FL’s independence – She chooses to do everything on her own, and I respect that.
Lead chemistry – Their dynamic is lovely, with calm, wordless scenes that speak volumes. You just know they’re in love.
No unnecessary misunderstandings (from what I remember). A rare gem in a sea of cdramas filled with filler episodes and miscommunication tropes.
The costumes were great for the budget—no complaints there.
The oldest princess – Her backstory about being limited by her gender ("a woman’s role is to birth children") added depth, even if it doesn’t excuse her actions. Also, the actress is gorgeous!

What I Had Issues With:
The 2ML – I feel bad for him if he actually has feelings because the FL clearly doesn’t see him that way. His care for the child and offering her money showed his kindness, but I almost wish he’d been written as a female character instead.
The father & brother – I wish them worse. Did they die?(i don't remember) Probably not.
The FL’s decision in Ep 16 – Why did she go to the ML while he was tied up? The only reason he survived was plot armor. If he had died, it would’ve been entirely her fault. The princess seemed hurt, but… she caused it, so?
The white makeup – I couldn’t stop noticing how much paler the actors’ faces were compared to their necks. I know they’re supposed to be "pale," but the contrast was too obvious, especially on the oldest princess and FL. (It made me laugh, but still.)
Who was the princess referring to when she said the ML resembled "him"? Did we ever find out?(did i miss this?")

Final Thoughts:
The FL’s choice to leave the ML (because everyone acted like they were doing her a favor) made sense, but… five years? That’s a long time. I expected the ML to at least try to change her mind. Now, with only four episodes left, I guess she’ll finally reconsider?
The communication between the leads is chef’s kiss—no stupid misunderstandings, just two people who actually talk. What more could I ask for?
The FL’s acting was impressive, especially since this is her first main role. She’s only been in about four dramas so far, but she did a great job.
One of the rare cdramas I’d actually rewatch. Highly recommended!
After watching ep 21, I feel bad for the ML! His sister revealing he’s been depressed all these years? Oof. That final scene was so cute though—give me more of these soft moments!
Okay, I forgot about the series for a bit, but I'm back! Just watched episode 22.

What really stood out to me was the female lead's realization: the male lead doesn't need anyone else's connections or status to succeed in court. He can do it entirely on his own strength.

SPOILER FROM EP.22 (fl's Monologue):
"Did I make a wrong choice five years ago?
I thought he could marry someone of equal standing, someone who could help him gain a foothold in court.
But I never expected he would be so stubborn.
I should have known this is how he is.
He doesn't need to rely on anyone to break through and establish himself.
Perhaps the true coward here is me..."

That last line? Absolutely loved it. It's such a powerful moment of self-awareness for her.

Final Thoughts on the ending and overall:
Heading into the last episode, I appreciate that the core message seems to be: love isn't just about passion; it's built on trust, loyalty... (and so on).

While I loved it, I do understand the 7.4/10 rating a bit more now. The low budget showed, especially in the ML's hair in the final episode, it just looked unnatural and weird to me.
(what i mean is don't trust ratings)
Love the messages!
I genuinely wish both lead actors the best of luck and hope to see them in bigger projects! More than anything, I wish we could get more dramas like this with mature communication instead of annoying miscommunication plots but with bigger budgets!

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At first, I didn't like it at all, but I likes the last 6 episodes, I think it gets better. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't for me. I've watched other mini C-dramas before (I'm not sure if that's what it's called) that were so much better. It definitely deserves more recognition. I think I've seen the female actress before, but I don't remember where. I will check her other roles later. The male lead actor would do great in a full-length C-drama too. The ending felt was rushed and why is the ml always getting hurt??
Also, at the start of the drama the fl was using a sword. Both ml and fl learned the same martials arts. So how come after the first ep she never used them again? I mean she couldn't defend herself? So it doesn't make sense why he's the strongest of all while she's always the defendless one. The acting was fine

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This is a no for me

There are many things I didn't like about this. In general, I avoid writing reviews because I have a hard time explaining my thoughts, I get bored, or I forget what I watched. I'm currently on episode 14. I decided to start writing before I complete it because I will surely forget almost everything.

Anyway, the plot so far has been interesting, but I can see some mistakes. The beginning, up until they said goodbye to each other, was good. Those episodes were well done, but how dumb was that boss? He trusted the ml after only two days!? How could he trust him so quickly? I find that to be a mistake. The female lead was fine during these episodes, so I have nothing to say about her.

I hate amnesia tropes, so when we learned that the female lead lost her memory, I was like, "Bro, why?!" because this trope is so overused. I was happy when I found out she didn’t lose her memory and was pretending to be her sister. I liked the idea of her trying to get revenge, but here comes something I didn’t like. After meeting the male lead, the female lead becomes so dumb! It's annoying! I try to understand her, but what she does seems rushed to me and not smart. She got caught so many times, and they even tried to kill her (I mean for her sister). I’m not saying she needs to give up, but I wish the writers had done something different with the plot. Why is it always the male lead coming to save her? I wish the female lead could be smarter and defend herself a bit at least. Of course, I understand that she can’t just fight against men, but I still feel that she keeps doing things without thinking and doesn't learn from the consequences.

I liked episode 17 because it was all fluffy. I'm currently on episode 18. Did she really think it was going to last? She was always getting caught.
Complete! This was bad!! The only things I liked were the tension and the second couple. The acting was fine, and I liked the kissing scenes. Now, onto what I didn't like: the male lead. Also, what was with the ending? In general, everything! It was bad! I wasted my time. I’m not watching the side episodes.

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It had so much potential, but I can't accept the female lead at all.

The way she was at the beginning and throughout was disappointing. I'm on episode 4, and after reading the comments and confirming what I predicted was going to happen, I decided to skip everything and just watch the moments with the daughter. When I saw edits on TikTok, I thought the show focused mainly on her. Anyway, I don't care about the other characters. I started watching for the girl, and it seems I'll continue only for her.

Also, I'm frustrated—why did they treat the female lead like that in the family? In episode 4, the male lead tells her everything so easily! Do they (the family) not know how to be cautious of strangers? How do they know she won't steal from them? They know nothing about her.

So I "completed" it, though I won’t hide the fact that I skipped most of it after episode 4. I'm bitter about the female lead and their relationship. This show had a lot of potential, but I don't think it deserves the high rating it has. Most of the time, dramas on kisskh are rated accurately, but this one is one of those traps—you see a high rating and have high expectations. I've fallen victim to this many times, which is why I usually read some comments beforehand.

I wish the drama had focused more on the daughter, and that the male lead never fell in love again. There should've been someone to help him realize his mistake. Moreover, they could’ve added mystery. For example, maybe they never knew why his old wife died, and it turned out to be a murder. The family members could’ve been more interesting characters with more intriguing superpowers. I think you get my idea. This could have had action, mystery, and maybe even some romance between the daughter and the boy, with good interactions as they grow up.

Anyway, this might not sound perfect, but English isn’t my first language, so I can’t express myself properly. The 4.5 stars are only for the daughter:)

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So, I was watching this when it was airing and I left off at episode 28, waiting for the last few episodes to drop. This is a bad habit of mine once all the episodes are finally out, I usually lose interest or just forget about the show. I think in this case, it was both.

I decided to watch the last 4 episodes just to finally be able to say I finished it. Since I don't remember almost anything, don't take my review too seriously. But because of that, I have a few remarks to make.

First, a problem I had that I remember clearly: the FL actress looks so ethereal in the first few episodes. Like a goddess! That red costume was just wow. And then she gets swapped with the original FL body or whatever, and she turns into the typical cute girl. I feel like this actress would be great playing a villain instead of this forced cute type.

Second, there was no explanation for how the body swap was even possible? They just... did it.

Third, I have beef with the writers here. Why did they have to kill off the 2ML? Like, man, he finally found love and then... poof... dead. I feel so bad for Bai Xiao Sheng. Honestly, I think I was more interested in the second couple's story than the main one. Justice for both of them!

Anyway, that's it. I don't have anything else to say. I wouldn't watch this again. Also, it ended without a complete ending, but even if there's a season 2, I wouldn't watch it. If I forgot it, it means it wasn't that memorable.

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Wasted Potential, Dumb FL, and a confusing ending

Rating: 3/10 (1 point for the cool kid, 1 point for the ending concept, 1 point for the first 4 fun episodes)

Overall: A frustrating mess with glacial pacing, a infuriatingly dumb FL, and wasted potential. The final reveal is rushed into the last episode after countless hours of filler.

The Play-by-Play (My Thoughts)
The Beginning (Eps 1-12): Promising, Then Disappointing

The start was fun! A girl gets transported to another world.

The FL is energetic, but also a dummy and childish. By Ep. 11, she has had ZERO character development. Finally, some progress with her wielding a sword!
Ep. 12 (31:30): Her crying doesn't seem real? Her face is just frowning but there are no tears! 🤓

I wish the development of her feelings was slower. It's only Episode 12 and she already wants to stay in this world just because the ML is in it? Why is it always the woman longing?

On a positive note: I love the songs in this cdrama. Ep. 12 (32:40), this song is a chef's kiss 💋. And the opening song is so good! I approve.

I hope she becomes more independent or at least stronger. I am longing for character development!

So the man had to go away for her brain to start working? For her to finally start practicing?
Ep. 13 (8:09): Bro, for real? He is the leader of Tiangang. No worries! 🤠 I can already guess it. Oh, he's mysterious. That's his way of protecting her and making her be close to him, I bet.(when he asked to marry her)

Finally, the FL is acting mature?
Ep. 13 (10:03): No, my love! He wants you.
Ep. 13 (11:41): So you started loving her when she changed? When she was weak? Jerk. I don't like Shaoci.

I wish we could get a glimpse of the original girl in the FL's body. She seemed badass, but it's unlikely we'll see her possess it again.
Ep. 13 (35:40): Why are we wasting time doing childish shit like interrogating one of the attackers? And the FL is acting childish again?

Ep. 14 (6:23): Why did they let their attacker go free? And now she's tied up the FL? No survival instincts.
Because of the FL's stupidity, she got captured by the villain. Are you playing with my nerves?
So the villain is actually the reason why the FL and ML are alive?
The FL is becoming dumber and dumber. She just untied him? This man could have ended both of them. So now the villain is becoming friends with the main characters?

Ep. 14 (30:10): So now the FL has lost her brain cells again and would go around the world with the ML? Girl, didn't you say you would marry to help your manor? When she meets the ML she loses all her brain cells. Even the ML is telling her she isn't using her brain! Please, girl, use it.

Why is this turning into a comedy?
They could have easily killed the villain but obviously didn't—how else would they drag this out?

Ep. 15 (28:10): The FL finally tells the ML she isn't from this world, which I like. But because of the childish way she says it, he doesn't take her seriously 😒. There's dumb music playing in the background. Why does she have to act childish all the time?

Eps 16-24: Dragged Out and Illogical

Ep. 16 (10:45): The small kid the ML saved is becoming one of my favorite characters. He has swag. If the ML doesn't tell the FL he's the leader, I'll take it as him not taking her seriously 😒.

The sick girl is obviously the spy. She tried to poison the kid who was working with the villain! The kid told you! Does that not ring a bell? It's all to drag this out.

Currently on Ep 17. For about 3 episodes, we've been doing the same boring shit. How long will they drag this out until she finally marries the Tiangang leader? PMO.

So the FL's maid was a spy. The ML let her go free after she was proven to have betrayed the FL. The maid is working with the sick girl (Young Lady Lin), who is also a villain. Letting her live served no purpose. And because they let her leave, the maid now has a knife to the FL's throat.

This had so much potential! Even after the maid learned it wasn't the FL's fault for her parents' deaths, she still colluded with the enemy. She knew who she should go after once the ML told her.

Ep. 17 (11:46):

FL: "Would you be willing to give up everything for an obsession?" 💀😭

The irony! You should ask that to yourself because that's exactly what you are doing.

Oh, the ML said he would, and the FL agreed that she would too? Bruh.

FL: "So what you are saying is that I am the most useless and always need protection?"

Gurl 💀 Yes, you do. Sadly, the writers decided to make you obsessed with a man since episode 4.

The ML answers that she is not? Please, bro, stop lying to her. She needs to use that brain. She has done almost nothing useful until now.

Oh, hell yeah, the writers couldn't hold back! A woman who loves the villain and would do anything for him, even though he doesn't notice her. She seems like a cool character just wasted on this pitiful "love".

Ep. 17 (28:25): The FL uses her power? What a blessing. (Sarcasm) The writers decided to make the FL use her power randomly. This is so disappointing.

Ep. 18 (14:05): Oh, what a new idea! The ML has to choose between saving himself or the FL? I already know the answer. 😗 Obviously, the medicine to heal him is something really rare that takes 30 years to grow!

Ep. 18 (21:27): Oh, finally! He told her he was the disciple of her mother. Bro took 18 episodes to say five words.
Oh, girly finally tells him she isn't the girl he's been searching for all along. Finally, something serious.
The ML's face is literally like this: 👁️👄👁️

Ep. 18 (32:10): Even now, the FL can't save anything or protect herself.
Ep. 18 (34:50): The ML finally decides to use his brain and suspect Young Lady Lin as a traitor. Why is she so fixated on the ML? Again! A woman obsessed with a man! Do women not have anything else to value except men?(this is towards the writers!)

Ep. 19 (8:50): I do feel bad for Lady Lin. Wanting to be like someone else is an endless torture. Maybe in another life, she can have a strong body and travel the world like she wanted.
Bro, the villains are still alive? This is just repetitive. They attack, the good guys kill some, the villains leave and come back later. At least in the start, they were actually planning.

Ep. 19 (15:40): The FL randomly uses her martial arts? I know the cure helped her heal from the poison, but how does she magically know how to kill? All this time, the FL hasn't killed anyone, but now she does? Now that she's away from the ML, she's acting a bit serious.

Let me guess what's going to happen! The ML will die in this world and wake up in the FL's world, and the FL will wake back up in her original world, and they will be together. Now he is sick and dying.

Lady Lin is still calculating her bullshit? All of this could have been avoided if they had just put her in a cell. 🥹

Ep. 20: Yep, obviously he was the leader. I knew it. But why is he not showing the FL he is the leader? This makes no sense. Just tell her! She will be happy. I know you're dying, but bro, I have had enough of this stupidity.
The ML is wearing a mask to hide himself from the FL. Why, bro? What does that even help? Just dragging it. The ML is so stubborn not to show his face; it's annoying 😭.

Ep. 21 (7:08): Finally! Yes, FUCKING YES! Someone said it! The ML's guard finally tells him: "If you marry her as Chu Tianyao, you're hurting both yourself and her." Someone with brain cells! All of this could have been avoided if the ML could just communicate.

Ep. 21 (16:28): The ML says he was jealous of himself? 👁️👄👁️ (Jealous of his leader persona, Chu Tianyao). This just sounds immature, and the drama just dismisses it.
The ML doesn't care that the FL isn't the original person in her body. This makes me feel bad for the original owner. I would have rather seen her story than the FL's.

Ep. 21 (28:40): A flashback of the original owner of the FL's body. She is so badass! We lost the chance to see a baddie 😞. Why did they make her seem like a softie? At least she knew how to fight, and people said she wasn't one to get involved with.

Ep. 24: And the villain is still undefeated and thriving? 😀 And that Young Lady Lin is still free?
Ep. 24 (27:05): And the FL randomly uses her martial arts like an expert? These skills just come back whenever they're needed.

The whole time, the ML couldn't stop lying. Liar.

Oh yeah, I was right. He woke up in her original world and started to remember what happened. He finds her in the hospital; in this world, he is a doctor.
Kind of confusing.
Final thoughts:
Such a disaster and a disgrace.

My biggest complaint is the pace is really slow. They actually reveal everything in the last episode and give 70% of the screentime to that b*tch! The reaction when they found out the mastermind was so quiet and awkward.
That b*tch died too easily, and Shen Zuitian's sudden burst of power was out of place. In short, a waste of my time! I think this is for It is viewers who want:
A low-stress, brain-off viewing experience
A fluffy, tropey romance without complexity
A protective Male Lead and a "cutely" dependent Female Lead
Not looking for a tight, logical narrative. Turning of their their brain.
The acting was good(specifically the ml's actor)
I think there were so much more that could have been shown. Maybe, the past of some characters instead of the same repetitive non funny scenes? I would have loved it so much more if it was explained as to how did the fl went to the other world. Like what happened to the original owner of fl's body? What did she knew about the traitor?

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This was good!!

I didn't think this was from 2023 at all. For some reason, I found it different from many other romance K-dramas I've watched. I really enjoyed this, even though it's kind of "problematic." The first episode was so boring and confusing to me. This is how many episodes a romance should be; it didn't feel dragged out at all. The kissing scenes between the FL (female lead) and ML (male lead) seemed so natural—they had great chemistry. I liked that the main characters communicated because, sadly, in most romance K-dramas, even recent ones, the main characters don't communicate, which is just stupid.

The ending was fine; it's good that it was realistic. I felt bad for the FL getting bullied by his fans, but that's the reality. I liked the second couple so much! Both friends were so good! Writers, this is how you write supporting friends! There are many wrong things I could point out about this show, but I'll focus on the good ones and the fact that I enjoyed it!

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Currently at episode 7. I remember starting the first episode a long time ago. The idea was interesting, but I found it really boring, so I dropped it. After months, I decided to pick it up again. There were many scenes that I had to skip because of how embarrassed I was feeling. After episode 2, it's so fun. I wish we had more FLs like this—who are really smart and genuinely funny! I don't think the King loved the FL before. In these last two episodes, he seems to have changed, but I don't think it's because of love, but mostly guilt. He feels guilty because she tried to unalive herself. The concubine at the start seemed to be a good character, but as the story goes on, she becomes more "bad."

After the "FL" went back to her world, it became so boring to watch. I skipped a lot, but after episode 14, it seems to be getting good again.

I just finished it! Before sharing my overall thoughts, I want to say that one of the main reasons I dropped this was because I had seen many people saying that the ending was bad. The ending it's kind of bad but i guess i expected better. Another thing I saw many people discussing was whether the King, at the end of the day truly loved her. I think I would say both yes and no. I need to think about it more and read other people's opinions to decide. Overall, this was good, and I don't regret watching it, but I believe 20 episodes weren't necessary. It doesn't feel dragged, but I'm not sure. This was good, but there were a lot of scenes that I skipped. Also, i have watched many kdramas of the female actress. She did such a good job!!

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I won't say too much. I liked Qiqi, and I wish there were more female leads like her. It's kind of rare to find a female lead like her. Although she had to abide by the story of her comic character, she still let us know her thoughts about those annoying clichés used in dramas and comics, and I loved her for that. There are some things in the story that didn't make sense, but given that it's a low-budget drama, it's fine. There are many unanswered questions. My favorite character was the female lead's brother. I wish he hadn’t disappeared at the end! Anyway, it's a good watch, and I recommend it. Also, I know the lead actress from some other C-dramas, and she does a pretty good job.

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I really loved this K-drama.

I just finished episode 13, and I’m writing this review while watching the K-drama because I forget what I watched after I finish it anyway. This K-drama is sooo underrated. The acting was so good!! The male lead actor—I think I've seen him somewhere before—and his acting is so good to me, as well as the female lead!! I will definitely find their past K-dramas.

Let’s start with some things I liked. I liked that they included something about what idols go through, showing that even people with money can have a difficult life. The plot, I think, is something new (with the grandma and returning to herself), and while the murder aspect isn’t something new, this K-drama was hella funny to me!! I had so much laughter! Also, the friend of the female lead—I loved her character so much. It made me happy that she was the first to know about the female lead’s secret. There isn’t anything else that comes to mind to add at the moment.

Some things I didn’t like: Why are Netflix writers always trying to sneak in a love triangle even though it’s clear who the end game is?? There was no need! I wish they would have made the second male lead have a relationship with the female lead’s friend. I don’t know if I am right, but until now, isn’t he basically stalking the female lead? (Kinda.) Unnecessary again! The start of the K-drama was good, but halfway through, it had a downfall, and then as it goes to the end, it starts to become fine. I hate how the male lead and female lead can’t communicate. I am damn sure if they had a proper conversation, they could have gotten closer faster. I hate how writers always use the trope of the main characters getting drunk to communicate. Can’t they do it normally? Lastly, why is it that in these types of situations in K-dramas, the male lead always finds out on his own?? Can’t you just tell him? (Of course, it’s not that deep.)
My opinion on episode 13: I was not surprised by the plot twist, but I did not suspect her at all.

Ohhh, I love the female lead's friend!!!! She is so supportive, and the fact that she comforted the female lead and encouraged her to tell everything?! Makes me love her even more. But the only thing I don’t like is that they made her fall in love with the (I don’t know his name) male lead’s friend. Like, the main actor for the male lead seems older, but not in a bad way, but the male lead’s friend seems to be in his 50s?? Are we being for real?!

Finished. I like the ending. I am happy that every important character got their ending, and we saw it. The only disappointment for me is the male lead’s friend and the female lead’s friend. It just doesn’t go together. He seems to be in his 50s, and she seems to be in her 30s or even younger. I really loved this K-drama. It deserves more recognition.

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Everlasting Longing - Dropped on ep.25

I couldn't take it anymore! Found this by accident, never heard of it before. The start was interesting and had a trope I usually love. But then... things went downhill.

What I Disliked:

The FL's Acting: For the first time ever, I noticed an actress seeming limited. The FL seemed to have only three expressions. Seriously? I've watched tons of dramas where people call actors "statues," but I never noticed it myself until now. I'm not criticizing her face she looks ethereal but her expressions felt unnatural, almost painful. Bro, she needs to work on that.

The FL's Endless Lies: Her lies just kept piling up! ML, how could you trust her? Okay, I get why she hid her identity won't blame her too much for that.

The ML Stops Communicating (Ep 19): Then the ML decides... no more talking? Seriously? This lack of communication directly leads to the FL falling off a cliff! Perfect! (Sarcasm). Like, you couldn't spare 5 minutes to tell her the truth? No excuse.

ML's Illogical Trust: Early on, the FL tried anything to escape, even trying to kill him! Then he suddenly decides she's his savior after one save? Logic? Gone. You don't even know her!

FL Forgets Her Goal: I felt bad for the FL wanting to help her family. But then she gets stuck wanting to stay in Beixuan... falling in love? Girl, your family needs you! And ML, you have a contest to win! Do you care? This had potential, but I couldn't like the ML forcing her to stay. I just wanted her to go help her family!

Painfully Boring Subplot: All that screentime wasted on those two trying to steal the Jun family legacy? Unnecessary filler. Skipped 99% of their scenes. Zero care. If you wanted comedy, do it with the leads!

The Princess & Guard: Felt bad for the guard stuck with the pitiful princess. She got no real consequences or character development. Also disliked making the guard have romantic feelings for the FL. Why? They grew up like family! Just have it be loyalty, gratitude, and duty to her family. That would have been strong enough. The forced love triangle just hurt his character unnecessarily. Him and the princess could have been interesting if he actually fell for her and she wasn't so insufferable. Needed development.

ML's Guard: Actually seemed interesting! Wanted to see more of him.

Weird Red Eyes: What's up with the ML's and his childhood friend's eyes turning red when emotional? Are they okay? Is this a werewolf thing? It just looked scary...

The Pregnancy Plot: Why did the FL even keep the child? It felt forced. How did the baby survive her falling off a massive cliff when she was only about one month pregnant? (Not an expert, don't want to be, but seriously?) Then, back with her family, couldn't she... you know... avoid the huge scandal of being pregnant? They called her unvirtuous! She wanted to save her family business – dealing with pregnancy seems like a massive, reputation-destroying hurdle she wouldn't choose. Felt purely plot-driven.

ML's Crazy Actions: Him showing up at the Jun family home? Insane! FL was right: "If the king finds out, won't that confirm the Jun family is with the enemy?" Him constantly barging into her room there was infuriating! I'd be furious too.

The Few Goods:
Costumes looked good for the budget.
The FL wasn't the typical "sweet and cute girly" type.
She mostly used her brain.

Big Question:
In the first episode, the FL kills attackers! Her guard says they grew up training together, and she pretended to be a man. So... doesn't that mean the fl trained too? Just to make the ML save her every time?

Final Thoughts:
This was a long rant! Personally, I don't recommend it. I could rant more, but... it just wasn't for me. I see some people liked it in other reviews, everyone has different taste. It had some okay points, I guess? But overall, a frustrating drop at episode 25.

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