Jaetober

I love Chen Xue Ran. My son has encountered his music on a gaming soundtrack. He is definitely top notch and in my opinion is up there with American great John Williams who is responsible for a lot of great instrumentals in soundtracks. It's music worthy of being put on repeat.

This strikes me as one of those trashy overacted shows on those short drama apps like dramabox or real short.

What happened to episode 10? I've been waiting for the ep with Jay Park. Are they editing him out because of his only fans account and need more time to release it?

It's not really an ending. The scene I mentioned about her in the wedding dress in the auditorium isn't in the show. I'm not sure if there's a special episode. If there is, I haven't seen it, but then, I didn't really look for one either.

I kept watching because I thought I would find out exactly what happened to Nant and why. Found out what, but still don't know why. I agree with you though. We're the crazy ones.

If they wanted to open the door for another season with a new mystery, they really should have completely and satisfactorily ended the first mystery. With how poorly things were done the further in the show got and especially the last few episodes, I imagine there will be a slew of people who suffered through to the end that won't bother with another season because it's not worth it. I for one, don't want to go through the confusion, chaos, bad clothing choices, scenes without purpose, and a script where so many characters are lying that nothing can be believed only to get very few if any answers that only lead to more questions.
I can't remember the last time I watched a show with a good plot that had such terrible execution and a worthless ending.

I wasn't rude. I stated my opinion. End of story.

I did not say that "live streaming is a disservice to fans". I said having fans pay for live streaming to watch the final episode was a disservice.
Before learning this is something they do all the time, I did say it was money over fans because that's how it comes off after giving fans free access to 11 episodes then charging for the 12th. I also did not know about the bells and whistles added in.
You keep saying that because of what I do pay for services, it means I have it in my budget to pay for a single episode, while ignoring the cost value. $15 dollars for a single episode, can't compare to $15 for 100s of episodes. Using your logic and belief that because I choose to have one in my budget it automatically means I can afford the other, you can afford a streaming service for 3 months for the cost you spent on a few hours. You choose not to, I assume, because for you, it's either not possible or worth it to fit into your budget. I didn't assume that because you could pay for a single show it meant you could pay for a streaming service and basically try to tell you that you're wrong for insisting that you couldn't.
There is a huge difference between streaming and live fan meets. I expect a huge disparity in costs there and meets can't be compared to streaming. Before I found out that it would be two weeks until the 12th episode, I went to YT and there was a video up with a spoiler in it's tagline. Something always gets through.

there's a difference between a break you know is coming when nothing will be aired and a break that's thrust upon after allowing paid viewing. plus you have to wade through comments and social media carefully for two weeks while those who have already seen it discuss it and post reactions and list spoilers.
It will eventually be seen, but it's not the same when you know most or at least the exciting parts already.

how is it you "bash" me complaining that none of the fans should have had to pay for the last episode, but if they insist on having fans pay have it paid from the start by being on a streaming platform, but be understanding when @Lyson explains pretty much the same thing, but better than I did?
I do think it's a disservice to fans to show 11 episodes free, but have them pay to see the last episode on time because they've added bells and whistles.
yes, I will eventually get to see it, but that doesn't take away from the disappointment of having been excited only to have my bubble burst. that's what makes me upset. I wasn't looking for the bells and whistles, just the show. I was excited for just the show, but it turned out you could only see the show that day if you paid for the bells and whistles.
and I'll admit, it didn't help that The Whisperer had pulled their final show, with no later date listed, earlier in the week.

no. it means that since I have iqiyi and viki in my budget along with two US streaming services, that I don't have it in my budget to pay $15 for ONE episode of ONE show. with what I pay to viki and iqiyi I have access to all episodes of several shows that I'm interested in. that means I'm getting a LOT more for what I pay with iqiyi than a single episode or even 12 episodes if you count the entire series as you did. In three months, I've watched over 10 shows and sampled I don't know how many others, ranging from six episodes to 40 and up three episodes of those sampled.
You can't make $15 for 1 episode more cost effective than $15 for 100s of episodes over three months.

they should charge for the entire series, not a single episode if they are going to charge fans. this is apparently my first Idol Factory show and it will be the last that I watch while it's airing. It's better to wait until the entire thing is finished. and an extra two weeks apparently.

if they want to get paid for streaming, have people pay for the entire series, not just the last episode. I agree they should be paid for their work. put it on iqiyi. put it on viki. something that's already in my budget.

Kind of ironic to disagree with "money over fans" while saying just pay $20 to stream the 12th episode after pointing out the previous 11 were free. how is that not money over fans? how is that not capitalizing on the show's international popularity? having fans who are willing and able to pay, pay, while making those who can't or won't wait longer? what other show has done this?

how often has any company had fans pay to stream a finale and the rest of the fans wait a couple of weeks more to see the finale? Why do this this time? why a streaming event as opposed to just a live event?

two weeks is that long especially when trying avoid spoilers, which has been impossible. doing a paid live stream that would and did sell out and making the rest of the fans wait two weeks was a disservice to all fans. It was just another money grab. Money over Fans

But, but, there's still the scene where he finds her in the auditorium in her dress and they hug.

Does anyone know if it's possible to find the novel? Preferably an English translation. I feel like there's so much more in the novel. There has to be. I need more details about Tao's flip.

okay. I was confused. I wasn't denying him being interrogated for that length of time, the timing just seemed odd. Thanks for the clarification.

how could he have been interrogated a couple of days ago? he was found unconscious on Dec 2. considering what he did, he likely never woke before passing and I can't imagine that even the K police would interrogate a patient in serious condition for 19 hours.