Wei Wuxian

The acting is indeed awkward. It’s like an actor playing an actor playing an actor, if you get what I mean? Expressions and interactions all feel a bit forced, except that NC scene in Ep2. Maybe because the lights were low and they didn’t have to speak much…? I’m hoping it improves. So far no one truly acts like these two have been romantically involved for 7 years- or, should I say, convinces me these two were in love for so long. Even mom and sis seem like they’re reading from a script.

And the barista? I don’t like his character. Seems obviously written as a guy who wants the two to break up so he can have Haneul so he skirts the line on someone he knows is in a relationship…maybe. Seems like he’s gonna take advantage of the fact that he doesn’t remember and pursue him. This is what makes me dislike him.

Thai produced.

I’m aware. Still, I was like *hm*. My main issue was the horrendous subtitles. One minute His Highness calls the emperor Father, and the next the emperor says he has no son? The translation… That’s just one example out of so many.

Not really. I’d say bromance leaning toward BL- one-sided. One has feelings for the other but the other is oblivious of it and likes a girl. There are triggers in this: Human trafficking, drugs, rape, and murder.

The subtitles on iQIYI were really bad. Like, crazy bad.

Bromance. Suggestive. But the emperor is old enough to be his dad and he turns 18 during the course of the show…so it’s a bit *hm*… He has a son the same age as the young one. At least, that’s what the subtitles said. But the subtitles on iQIYI were really bad. Like, crazy bad so who knows?

Of course if it’s available to me to watch legally, I will. If not, unlucky international watchers need to do what we need to do.

Duang was like an eager puppy…and Por…bro COMMITS when he makes up his mind. Next episodes will be fire if they stick to the novel.

I know right? The audacity of that cut… Next Saturday is too far away.

https://www.iq.com/play/tadp5m015s?sh_pltf=4&lang=en_us

OMG I love it! Seriously can’t wait until next week. I’m glad I subscribe at the VIP level so I can watch 2 a week.

😭 Illegal sites here I come.

i don’t mind ghosts when done right. Khemjira was done right. I’m more put off by the awkward vibes. It feels like this is everyone’s first time acting and directing.

I’m giving it another episode, but you are right- the “room” is too crowded. I know they’re using the ghosts to bring them closer, but so far, the element that made Johan and North’s story so popular is missing. I think the hype over these two, along with the delayed release, is something the studio is banking on for their story. Personally, I w ok in le have Ben happy with more lovey dovey moments between JohanNorth if this turns into a “meh” couple story.

Where is this streaming internationally? Does anyone know?

I’m hopeful that it’ll flow better soon because they’re my second favorite couple from this series.

I’m in the minority I guess because I anticipated something more fast-pasted. The dialogue felt choppy and the interactions felt inauthentic and awkward. This episode was a let-down for me. I’m hoping I will enjoy the next one better. I’ve been waiting for their story.

Hou Ming Hao…💗💗💗I love him. I don’t care what his role is, I love him on screen for real. His eyes are so expressive. I love that he can be so cute, handsome, dashing, and silly all at the same time. Yes, this is a fan-gush post about Neo but I deliver it with absolutely ZERO shame.

I also gotta share that Zhou Yi Qin (Yan Bai Lou) is serving serious face card along with Asher Ma (Wen Can). I could have sworn I’d seen them both in other dramas but looking up their previous works was a no-go. I’ll have more to watch now though. 😉

He (Por) was lowkey like this in their season of DMD Friendship too

if we don’t get a kiss next episode with all this tension…I’m gonna lose it! Qin’s been teasing Niave Duang for a while now but bro has no clue that he’s DARING Duang to close the distance. Ima need Duang to catch them clues (seems like he might have) faster and meet that dare.