Can anyone suggest super hot and jealous/possessive male dramas but with yk well developed romance and tension.…
I am not sure you can get all that in one drama but here are a few with angst, tension, push/pull or just really well made BLs you should watch for "the feels" and emotional impact:
1. Eighth Sense (push pull, angst and just a fantastic show) 2. Our Youth (so many emotions I felt with this one) 3. The End of the World with You (Lovers to "enemies" to lovers) 4. To My Star (the second season has the biggest PUSH one ever did see). Some didn't like it but I loved it. The grown up part of when the road to happily ever after veers in a hard left turn) 5: The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese (jealousy, stalkerish behaviour, push/pull, this is one of my favorite BL movies) 6: The On1y One (slowwww burn and yearning, so good) 7: Let Free the Curse of Taekwondo (angst galore, stellar acting, deals with trauma endured in the past) 8: Unknown (emotional, well made, well acted) 9: My Engineer (possessive partner but not the best show) 10: Secret relationships (obsession, crazy peope EVERYWHERE lol, what a ride!)
I'm deep in grief and I am at that stage where everything makes TOO much sense and NONE AT ALL. I stubbornly don't want to cry so I am avoiding tearjerkers, but I feel numb inside so was searching for a soul stirring drama. BUT I also restless and can't concentrate if the plot is too thick/complicated. I get PISSED when I see happy people onscreen so I shunned direct comedies; but I also knew I needed a laugh before I wither away from sadness. I turned this little show on because it reminded me of SCOY which I loved. Perfect decision.
At any other time in my life, I might have skipped watching this. Too cutesy. I can do those in small doses in between darker shows. I personally prefer heavier themed BLs, but the drama gods knew what was best and compelled me to hit play.
Dramas don't always have to reinvent the wheel, they don't have to carry profound messages, or be perfect masterpieces to move a person. If the right one comes along, it whisks you away at a time you need it most, despite any imperfections, flaws and shortcomings. It can temporarily cheer you up in your darkest days with, like this one, it's simplicity, humor and cuteness.
Puppy dog Duang warmed my entire heart and made it smile, albeit temporarily. Thankfully the plot is not dense by any means as with a heavy heart that might have rendered it unwatchable for me. The sheer adorableness of Duang and his facial expressions, physical neediness and dogged (pun intended) pursuit made me giggle like a naive schoolgirl and reminded me that while life can be dark, it has so many moments of unadulterated joy, effusive love and purity. He was just so damn pure, unjaded and persevered till he got his man.
All this to reitierate, something doesn't have to BE perfect to feel perfect to someone else. People should respect that. I wish comment sections were kinder in that regard. Others might not enjoy it, that's your perogative but this little gem moved my cold, numb heart by doing nothing earth shattering or breaking NO new ground. All it it did was be it's cute, little self, in it's adorable tongue wagging corner, with it's big, big heart.
My emotions are currently complex, and the maelstrom was soothed by a simple story about a overzealous, loving dog boy and his patient "master". Thank you to all involved in the making of this show for the healing and the therapy.
What an amazing show. Went in with little expectations, and left feeling thoroughly satisfied. The exaggerated humor, the camraderie, the flirtatious banter, were perfect for the headspace I am currently in. The maniacal laughter by the female villain was grating but that just made me hate her even more, so Ii guess it did its job haha
Loved the chemistry between the main leads. Both of them are phenomenal with their expressions, those little things that only some actors seem to do that really draw you into a scene or a character, be it a llittle twitch of an eyebrow, a sly grin etc. Watching so many dramas, one takes for granted that an actor is performing a role, but sometimes they do such a great job with their faces/ body motions and mannerisms and these two left me wholly impressed.
I also appreciated a show that knew how to balance female strength without demeaning/emasculating her male counterpart, asserting her power without being cold, OTT and "girl bossy". It showcased her desire for her lover and vulnerability about her gender (in regards to being the heir) without sacrificing her strength. So many times the female character is either a damsel in distress or a super human. Very few times do they get it right. This was sublime in that aspect.
So happy I gave this a chance. I rarely rewatch shows but I KNOW this is going to be a go-to for me in the future. So many great scenes!
Great show! Really enjoyed the viewing experience. I took breaks every couple of days becasue...life.. It wasn't perfect by any means (I had issues with some illogical actions/scenes) but it was gripping, the acting by the main leads and a couple of their cohorts was superb. The OST was well suited to the scenes which is important; some otherwise great scenes in dramas have been ruined by terrible BGM/OST. I went searching and downloaded it, it was that good.
A gritty little organized crime drama, elevated by a wonderful tale of brotherhood, good music andfew filler scenes. I wish they made more of these. And yes, this MDL score is criminal, ALL puns intended.
An extremely wonderful surprise. I've been scouring desperately for a cdrama off the beaten path. I came across this little gem while checking out the works of the lead in another great show I am currently watching (My Uncanny Destiny). Loved his performance there and maybe even more so here. I dropped Word of Honor (which people rightly compare it to); it wasn't a bad show by ANY means, it just wasn't resonating with me despite multiple viewing attempts. But THIS one? I love it! I planned to watch a few episodes to pass the time, watched nonstop and am almost at the end.
Great acting by everyone, except that dumb ass wicked chick's cackle was annoying as all fuck. The evil girl in Uncanny Destiny did the same thing. Yes, I get the idea behind an evil laugh but these were just so damn irritating and rang so fake, almost parody like. Grrrr.... haha
Anyway, the plot was great, fight choreography was good, the bromance was HOT. I really appreciate dramas like this that hit the spot when you least expect them to. Relatively low in traffic numbers, no big names, short and to the point, no filler episodes. I could go on. But like the drama, I will exercise brevity unlike my usual long winded review spiels. If you are hesitating, don't. Just press play and enjoy!
If I remember correctly I have that on my ptw list. I'm honestly just having a hard time with historical cdramas at the moment, there's a particular vibe I'm craving that nothing seems to fit.
Been on episode 38 for over a week now. lol. I savored the binge, took my time. I am DRRRRAAAAAGING ending this.
My comment is not about this show but I had a request. I am looking for a specific type of drama. A historical romance with a mature couple ( I love traffic dramas but I am in the headspace for something different), serious topics ie palace intrighue/politics, angst and heartache etc. BUT NO HAREM!!! So many of the high rated shows that fit the bill, include other women and I am just not in the mood for that right now. If anyone knows a drama like this PLEASE HELP!!! THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!!
"Even though you haven't played this guitar for a long time, it still works just fine." That line broke me. Indirectly telling his dad that even though they pay/give him little attention, he is enduring and making his own way in life. Trying to be ok, despite the neglect. My heart.
I'm gonna do/say it. Duang plays the Golden Retriever boyfriend to a TEE. He's just so fucking adorable, I literally hit rewind several times an episode to rewatch his cuteness. Great performance!
Posing this question here 'cause it's pretty much where I visit a lot these days. I an reading the articles but for whatever reason I cannot comment on them. It says Log In. But I AM logged in and when i click that log in icon on the article page, it brings me back to the main page WHERE I AM LOGGED IN?!?!? Does anyone have any idea why this is and how to fix it?
Probably the same way burgers and steaks would score higher than foie gras and caviar. Sure one is high end and…
That's debatable. Food could be great, service terrible. Ambience awful, ingredients fresh. WHICH factor of the "eat out" is most important to the patron will determine the score of the review. And every diner has a different experience at the same restaurant. I worked as a server for over a decade. Some people loved our place and others hated it. It also has to do a lot with what you came in looking for at that time. Did you expect fine dining service or more of a dive bar atmosphere? If you left satisfied, you gave a high score. That's it.
That is the beauty of subjectiveness in all things. It is elitist/arrogant to think just because something does not meet your (not YOU in particular just in general) standards, or in your opinion is subpar, it's garbage.
I've given some trashy shows high scores because they fit exactly what i wanted/needed at the time.
Probably the same way burgers and steaks would score higher than foie gras and caviar. Sure one is high end and expensive/rare but there is no comparison to munching on a chunky piece of tasty, greasy ground beef or tearing into well marinated meat.
wtf is happening in c-ent space, zlh being flamed for being pretty? Isn't every single cdrama actor known as being…
As a reader of danmei, it has long been a problem for us. Chinese authors who write LGBT novels have been prosecuted, jailed etc. . There has been a crackdown or edict of sorts on "pretty male leads" for a while, even though idol dramas are still being produced, albeit grudgingly because despite the pretty boys, the dramas DO depict heterosexual, therefore "normal" (in their books) relationships.
Like you stated, there are pretty men ALL OVER cdramas. It begs the question WHY NOW?!?! I think the immense global popularity of Zhu Yu has further aggravated the folks who are against the aesthetic of slender men with "feminine", pointed, less rugged features, because "Oh NO, now even MORE people are going to watch these "effeminate" men and oh my god there goes the neighbourhood/downfall of society" etc. etc. etc. It's been going on for years but unless one watched BL shows, it might have gone uunnoticed.
And someone, somewhere with clout does NOT like him.
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1. Eighth Sense (push pull, angst and just a fantastic show)
2. Our Youth (so many emotions I felt with this one)
3. The End of the World with You (Lovers to "enemies" to lovers)
4. To My Star (the second season has the biggest PUSH one ever did see). Some didn't like it but I loved it. The grown up part of when the road to happily ever after veers in a hard left turn)
5: The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese (jealousy, stalkerish behaviour, push/pull, this is one of my favorite BL movies)
6: The On1y One (slowwww burn and yearning, so good)
7: Let Free the Curse of Taekwondo (angst galore, stellar acting, deals with trauma endured in the past)
8: Unknown (emotional, well made, well acted)
9: My Engineer (possessive partner but not the best show)
10: Secret relationships (obsession, crazy peope EVERYWHERE lol, what a ride!)
At any other time in my life, I might have skipped watching this. Too cutesy. I can do those in small doses in between darker shows. I personally prefer heavier themed BLs, but the drama gods knew what was best and compelled me to hit play.
Dramas don't always have to reinvent the wheel, they don't have to carry profound messages, or be perfect masterpieces to move a person. If the right one comes along, it whisks you away at a time you need it most, despite any imperfections, flaws and shortcomings. It can temporarily cheer you up in your darkest days with, like this one, it's simplicity, humor and cuteness.
Puppy dog Duang warmed my entire heart and made it smile, albeit temporarily. Thankfully the plot is not dense by any means as with a heavy heart that might have rendered it unwatchable for me. The sheer adorableness of Duang and his facial expressions, physical neediness and dogged (pun intended) pursuit made me giggle like a naive schoolgirl and reminded me that while life can be dark, it has so many moments of unadulterated joy, effusive love and purity. He was just so damn pure, unjaded and persevered till he got his man.
All this to reitierate, something doesn't have to BE perfect to feel perfect to someone else. People should respect that. I wish comment sections were kinder in that regard. Others might not enjoy it, that's your perogative but this little gem moved my cold, numb heart by doing nothing earth shattering or breaking NO new ground. All it it did was be it's cute, little self, in it's adorable tongue wagging corner, with it's big, big heart.
My emotions are currently complex, and the maelstrom was soothed by a simple story about a overzealous, loving dog boy and his patient "master". Thank you to all involved in the making of this show for the healing and the therapy.
Aaaannnd..If you real all this KUDOS to you! HAHA
Loved the chemistry between the main leads. Both of them are phenomenal with their expressions, those little things that only some actors seem to do that really draw you into a scene or a character, be it a llittle twitch of an eyebrow, a sly grin etc. Watching so many dramas, one takes for granted that an actor is performing a role, but sometimes they do such a great job with their faces/ body motions and mannerisms and these two left me wholly impressed.
I also appreciated a show that knew how to balance female strength without demeaning/emasculating her male counterpart, asserting her power without being cold, OTT and "girl bossy". It showcased her desire for her lover and vulnerability about her gender (in regards to being the heir) without sacrificing her strength. So many times the female character is either a damsel in distress or a super human. Very few times do they get it right. This was sublime in that aspect.
So happy I gave this a chance. I rarely rewatch shows but I KNOW this is going to be a go-to for me in the future. So many great scenes!
A gritty little organized crime drama, elevated by a wonderful tale of brotherhood, good music andfew filler scenes. I wish they made more of these. And yes, this MDL score is criminal, ALL puns intended.
Great acting by everyone, except that dumb ass wicked chick's cackle was annoying as all fuck. The evil girl in Uncanny Destiny did the same thing. Yes, I get the idea behind an evil laugh but these were just so damn irritating and rang so fake, almost parody like. Grrrr.... haha
Anyway, the plot was great, fight choreography was good, the bromance was HOT. I really appreciate dramas like this that hit the spot when you least expect them to. Relatively low in traffic numbers, no big names, short and to the point, no filler episodes. I could go on. But like the drama, I will exercise brevity unlike my usual long winded review spiels. If you are hesitating, don't. Just press play and enjoy!
My comment is not about this show but I had a request. I am looking for a specific type of drama. A historical romance with a mature couple ( I love traffic dramas but I am in the headspace for something different), serious topics ie palace intrighue/politics, angst and heartache etc. BUT NO HAREM!!! So many of the high rated shows that fit the bill, include other women and I am just not in the mood for that right now. If anyone knows a drama like this PLEASE HELP!!! THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!!
There is a scene where the mom says "Thank you" and it is translated as "it's perfect". I mean... damn!
That is the beauty of subjectiveness in all things. It is elitist/arrogant to think just because something does not meet your (not YOU in particular just in general) standards, or in your opinion is subpar, it's garbage.
I've given some trashy shows high scores because they fit exactly what i wanted/needed at the time.
Like you stated, there are pretty men ALL OVER cdramas. It begs the question WHY NOW?!?! I think the immense global popularity of Zhu Yu has further aggravated the folks who are against the aesthetic of slender men with "feminine", pointed, less rugged features, because "Oh NO, now even MORE people are going to watch these "effeminate" men and oh my god there goes the neighbourhood/downfall of society" etc. etc. etc. It's been going on for years but unless one watched BL shows, it might have gone uunnoticed.
And someone, somewhere with clout does NOT like him.