romantic thriller done right this a perfect blend of both like im intrigued abt the mystery still having butterflies…
Hi, I haven’t started this yet because I hate waiting between episodes..Is there any romance between the leads? I saw a comment saying they have a platonic relationship, which usually means more of a friendship than romance, so I got confused. I was actually expecting some romance from this even before it began…
Finally got the courage to write a comment after days of dreading the fact that I’d finished this drama 😭 My world felt so empty. I couldn’t even look at anything that reminded me of it, which is why I purposely avoided coming here. I loved every single second of this drama.. that’s honestly all I can say. I genuinely couldn’t think of anyone better suited for the role Jin Zhao than this actor himself. He’s such a great actor and portrayed Jin Zhao perfectly. I hope no one misunderstands me when I say this, but I usually find “cute” acting a bit cringe. Because of that, Esther Yu’s dramas were always a little hard for me to watch, so I used to avoid them. Even in Speed and Love, I felt the same way about her acting at the beginning. But as the drama went on, she was actually really good at expressing emotions..there were moments where I could genuinely feel everything she was portraying. I should give this a 10/10 because it truly deserves it. But I have to take 0.5 off, just like many other viewers, because I’m really upset and disappointed about all the cuts. This drama could’ve easily gone up to 30+ episodes if not for those abrupt edits everywhere. I think that’s probably why it has an 8.5/10 rating on MDL. Otherwise, it was amazing overall.. acting, plot, style, OSTs, cast, cinematography… everything. I’m really going to miss them. It’s going to take me a while to get over this drama 😪 For anyone who’s unsure about giving it a try, please do. This drama is the whole package. I haven’t loved a modern drama this much since First Frost.
Yup the cuts and chopping editing is at times obvious. This is 1 of the rare instances where I wished they let…
I’m totally with you. Even the background music is next level. This definitely deserves above a 9, with or without all the cuts. And that’s exactly why we’re all so upset i think.. if it wasn’t a good drama, we wouldn’t care this much about how much they edited out, right? We’re outraged because we know they robbed us of seeing some really great moments by deleting them so abruptly. Every minute mattered. And for me too, this is the first time I’ve ever wished a Chinese drama was longer 🥲
Trust me..we're all collectively upset and blaming the editor too..😭😂
Well, that’s not going to be good for that “editor” if everyone blames them like this 🤣 then again they should’ve seen it coming after making us suffer like this. Imagine how much we would’ve enjoyed the scenes they deleted… just thinking about it makes me want to cry 😔 Now I’m collectively blaming both the laws and the editor.
i am with you, i am flabbergasted if the China law is that super super strict, and why they couldn;t have pushed…
I know 😭 As viewers, we’re honestly helpless in situations like this. If all of this is because of their laws, they should seriously consider changing things up a little, especially now that their entertainment industry is growing so much. With such strict rules, it could be really difficult for them in the future. This isn’t even the first time censorship issues or laws have come up. whenever something unpleasant happens in a drama, those two things are always brought up.
All I can say is probably censorship but we so definitely need reasons. Also that doesn't give them the excuse…
Yes exactly. But my question is, they even deleted scenes like the wedding and all. Other Chinese dramas have no problem showing similar scenarios, right? So if this is a censorship issue, why is it only affecting this drama and not others?
I’m on ep 26 right now and I hate whoever was in charge of editing this. They should be sued. They cut out all the best scenes. Sometimes it honestly feels like watching a cheap production. Some cuts are that obvious. I’m just savoring every moment while watching (it’s taking me way longer than usual to finish this drama because I keep replaying scenes), and thinking about how much they’ve deleted just breaks my heart. Does anyone know the actual reason for this? Most Chinese dramas usually go up to 40 episodes, so why cut the best scenes so blatantly and squeeze everything into 29 episodes? Im frustrated 😭
Please, someone who watched the whole series, help me out with this👇
In Episode 20, right before Mu leaves for Canada, she meets Jin Zhao on a rooftop (right after he wakes up in the hospital). In that scene, Jin Zhao is clearly standing. Then they cut that scene and jump to Mu reuniting with her mother. But later in the same episode, it shows Jin Zhao bedridden, and the doctor says it would be a big deal even if he could stand on his own without a wheelchair. So how was he standing when he met Mu? I’m still watching Episode 20, so I don’t know if they explain this later, but I’m really curious and wanted to ask. I’d appreciate any response.
It was overall a decent watch. But I only watched the last 4 episodes just for the sake of finishing the drama. This could’ve easily been wrapped up within 10–12 episodes.. it felt dragged out with unnecessary plots. Because of that, it ended up being another case of “started great but lost it later on.” Regardless, it was fun and very light, which I usually love, so I’d say 8/10 is a decent rating for this one.
Loved this.. especially the ending. Now that is what you call a “perfect ending.” The whole plot was executed very well, and the ending didn’t feel rushed at all. Loved every bit of it. I’m also not a fan of the whole “soul switching” thing, but curiosity got the best of me, so I kept watching and I must say, they definitely made the whole “soul switching” aspect less weird for me. I even stopped noticing it later on.
Finally, it’s time to leave my last comment on this amazing drama. Saying goodbye isn’t easy, but I have to say this has become one of my favorite dramas of the year. It truly had that authentic K-drama vibe I’m always craving. For me, the highlight was definitely Lee Chae Min’s acting. While the entire cast did a great job and the storyline itself was solid, what really kept me hooked was the King’s character. He was meant to be powerful and ruthless on the outside, but deep down he was a lonely, pitiful soul who had no one to rely on since childhood—a king who only craved love, hiding his soft and fragile side just to survive. And Chae Min delivered exactly that! At some point, my only concern while watching was him. I wanted him to find happiness, to gain the peace and love he always deserved, and to triumph over the evil forces that toyed with his life. I cried when he cried, and I rooted for him all the way through. That, to me, is the mark of truly great acting. No matter what anyone says, I think Lee Chae Min was the perfect choice for this role, and I hope he gets many more projects to showcase his talent. The overall plot was also amazing. Yes, the ending felt a bit rushed, but that seems to be the case with most dramas nowadays, especially with only 12 (or fewer) episodes. Personally, I would’ve loved to see more romance between the leads, but I can overlook that since the drama really gave us the full package. I’m definitely going to miss looking forward to every weekend with this show. It absolutely lived up to my expectations.
he came as the king himself not a reincarnation. Her kitchen staff died in the past life and reincarnated which…
But in the past, it showed him lying next to his evil uncle — was he just unconscious then? I also thought he came from the past, but I wish they’d made it clearer. If they had spent more time showing him in the modern timeline, it would’ve been easier to understand. Anyway, thank you
Guys, please use spoiler tags when talking about the final ep 🙏 even saying if it’s happy or sad is still a spoiler. Most people haven’t watched it yet, so it’s only fair not to ruin it for them.
Knew it’d end like this— Happy but still not fully satisfying for me. The ending felt rushed, that’s the problem. Like, how did the ML even come to the future? Did he also die in the past and get reborn here, or did he just come as the king himself? And what about his life here? I have so many questions. Plus, we barely got any time to savor their reunion. For me, the ideal ending would’ve been them parting ways in history without FML dying. Like, they survive against the enemies, the king reclaims the throne, becomes the good king his mother wished for, and goes down in history as a sage king, not a tyrant. Then the FML comes back to the future after a proper goodbye. Later, the king reincarnates in the present with his memories intact and finds her again or maybe they both die the same day and meet again in the modern world. But anyway, it’s not the time to be greedy 😅 I should be happy it ended happily. The ending they gave works for me, but if only they had shown more of their time together in the present, it would’ve been perfect.
I loved every single second of this drama.. that’s honestly all I can say.
I genuinely couldn’t think of anyone better suited for the role Jin Zhao than this actor himself. He’s such a great actor and portrayed Jin Zhao perfectly.
I hope no one misunderstands me when I say this, but I usually find “cute” acting a bit cringe. Because of that, Esther Yu’s dramas were always a little hard for me to watch, so I used to avoid them. Even in Speed and Love, I felt the same way about her acting at the beginning. But as the drama went on, she was actually really good at expressing emotions..there were moments where I could genuinely feel everything she was portraying.
I should give this a 10/10 because it truly deserves it. But I have to take 0.5 off, just like many other viewers, because I’m really upset and disappointed about all the cuts. This drama could’ve easily gone up to 30+ episodes if not for those abrupt edits everywhere. I think that’s probably why it has an 8.5/10 rating on MDL. Otherwise, it was amazing overall.. acting, plot, style, OSTs, cast, cinematography… everything.
I’m really going to miss them. It’s going to take me a while to get over this drama 😪
For anyone who’s unsure about giving it a try, please do. This drama is the whole package. I haven’t loved a modern drama this much since First Frost.
And that’s exactly why we’re all so upset i think.. if it wasn’t a good drama, we wouldn’t care this much about how much they edited out, right? We’re outraged because we know they robbed us of seeing some really great moments by deleting them so abruptly. Every minute mattered.
And for me too, this is the first time I’ve ever wished a Chinese drama was longer 🥲
This isn’t even the first time censorship issues or laws have come up. whenever something unpleasant happens in a drama, those two things are always brought up.
Does anyone know the actual reason for this? Most Chinese dramas usually go up to 40 episodes, so why cut the best scenes so blatantly and squeeze everything into 29 episodes? Im frustrated 😭
But later in the same episode, it shows Jin Zhao bedridden, and the doctor says it would be a big deal even if he could stand on his own without a wheelchair. So how was he standing when he met Mu? I’m still watching Episode 20, so I don’t know if they explain this later, but I’m really curious and wanted to ask. I’d appreciate any response.
Regardless, it was fun and very light, which I usually love, so I’d say 8/10 is a decent rating for this one.
I’m also not a fan of the whole “soul switching” thing, but curiosity got the best of me, so I kept watching and I must say, they definitely made the whole “soul switching” aspect less weird for me. I even stopped noticing it later on.
For me, the highlight was definitely Lee Chae Min’s acting. While the entire cast did a great job and the storyline itself was solid, what really kept me hooked was the King’s character. He was meant to be powerful and ruthless on the outside, but deep down he was a lonely, pitiful soul who had no one to rely on since childhood—a king who only craved love, hiding his soft and fragile side just to survive. And Chae Min delivered exactly that! At some point, my only concern while watching was him. I wanted him to find happiness, to gain the peace and love he always deserved, and to triumph over the evil forces that toyed with his life. I cried when he cried, and I rooted for him all the way through. That, to me, is the mark of truly great acting. No matter what anyone says, I think Lee Chae Min was the perfect choice for this role, and I hope he gets many more projects to showcase his talent.
The overall plot was also amazing. Yes, the ending felt a bit rushed, but that seems to be the case with most dramas nowadays, especially with only 12 (or fewer) episodes. Personally, I would’ve loved to see more romance between the leads, but I can overlook that since the drama really gave us the full package. I’m definitely going to miss looking forward to every weekend with this show. It absolutely lived up to my expectations.
For me, the ideal ending would’ve been them parting ways in history without FML dying. Like, they survive against the enemies, the king reclaims the throne, becomes the good king his mother wished for, and goes down in history as a sage king, not a tyrant. Then the FML comes back to the future after a proper goodbye. Later, the king reincarnates in the present with his memories intact and finds her again or maybe they both die the same day and meet again in the modern world.
But anyway, it’s not the time to be greedy 😅 I should be happy it ended happily. The ending they gave works for me, but if only they had shown more of their time together in the present, it would’ve been perfect.