After watching Dashing Yourh, I HAD to watch this next. I know Blood River is between them on the timeline, but I’ve never really been that drawn to the Assassin storyline. Though, with Gong Jun from Word of Honor as the main lead, I may need to (however, I think I have an ending spoiler from this series, meaning I’m not going to like the ending much- I wanted to finish these 3 before Blood of Youth 2.)
For those who watched Blood River- should I watch when I know the ending isn’t gonna be what I want?
I really liked the character Xiao Se in this, and the dynamic of all the friends he made along the way. Now I want to see more of Li Hong Yi. Lie Wujei was adorable in a simple, pure way, so AO Rui Peng nailed his role imo.
There was more romance tha I wanted, to be honest, as I like my Wuxia to have a lot of action, mystery, and good looking people dressed well and with the dashing bearing I can’t help but love on my screen. Heart-eyed love isn’t what I’m drawn to and I tend to skip through all that. Dashing Youth had a little less of it, which I appreciated.
In the end, I was hella entertained! I can’t wait for the second season!
This show is seriously my crack. it’s like everything I eat up in BL manhwas. 8 episodes is criminal. I need 40 at minimum! The realization that I have to wait a whole week to see the next two is killing me slowly. I love that Korea is stepping way outside their comfort zone with this toxic, familial relationship drama.
Even if it bothers you, it is a step towards more daring BL dramas, especially after the success of Secret Relationships. I’m hopeful of a ABO series in the near future. They gotta keep up with the mad success China has with their BLs or get left in the dust.
Who knows, Fellow BL Lovers… We may get a Jinx adaptation made by Korea one day. I can dream, anyway. (Though I’d love to see Steel Under Silk by snob before that, or Gale of the Gods by Baek Sang-eon, to be honest…so many good manwhas out there that need a live action adaptation.)
I wish the last lines by Asami hinted at a Season 3…With more of Sakuma and Yamase. Like, with them as the MLs and the other two as supporting. I love their interactions and would like to see more and deeper connections between them.
I wish I had waited until the last episode aired before watching. The weekly wait is TORTURE! 😫Seriously. This may become another of my comfort BLs. This episode was super cute but so short!
Netflix will keep stringing us along for this one. “Coming Soon” my ass. It’s been months since it was listed as “Coming Soon”. “Coming…Eventially, Probably, Maybe…We don’t know?” should be how it’s listed. Way more accurate.
I beg your f*cking pardon China! Here’s my soul because what the 🥵 was that episode my eyes were blessed with?! 🔥🫠This is gonna be one hell of a ride as soon as Shu Lang discovers Fan Xaio’s duplicity. Those credit scene are coming... I think Fan is forgetting- or at least discounting- how crazy his obsession is in his own right when he’s been wronged… I’m here for it all.
I bawled like a baby. Seriously. Big, fat, hot, UGLY tears. I’m still a mess. I stayed up all night and into the morning hours to finish the last 10 episodes. I could not go to sleep without getting through it. And while I’m glad there was a special episode to try to lessen the pain, I’m still very much in my feels.
But the cast… How are all the heroes so damn good looking?! Like, I was even rooting for Li Lun because damn he is one fine naughty man. And our Great Demon.. now I need to pick Dashing Youth back up just to see him again.
I may also have a small, tiny tiny crush for Fei. He’s a new definition of toxic. Don’t judge me for it. I’m planning to happily skip to the next drama with Zou Yi or Yan An in it after finishing Dashing youth. Something where they’re wearing long hair…because the long hair WORKS for me.
Ok, eye-candy gushing aside. Seriously. If you are reading this comment and not sure if you should pick up this drama- you should definitely do so. Bring tissue though- the whole box. 🤧😭Did I love it? Yup. Will I watch it again? Nope. 🙂↔️
Hot dayum. I’m looking forward to the rest of this. The toxicity. The chemistry. It’s definitely less toxic than the manhwa, but still up there in enjoyability if you like toxic relationship dramas. Bro is passively addicted to Iljo. And Iljo is definitely okay with being Jeong Han’s obsession- and he is DEFINITELY obsessed. Obsessed and POSSESSIVE AF. And I’m here for every second of this ride.
Jeong Ri U brought the 🔥in his Sukfilm works, especially Seoul Blues, and he’s still bringing it. The man is good. Like, those kisses have me 🫠. Don’t know why but I didn’t expect Yoon Ji Sung to meet him with equal 🔥. The man is bold and makes no apologies. No hesitation. I’m very glad for it. It’s gonna make for one hell of a series as long as it doesn’t fall flat towards the end. fingers crossed. PLEASE don’t fall flat. This will be a repeat watch if it stays as strong as Secret Relationship did.
It was cute but I really liked the manga better. The extra scenes and the closeness was more…something. Also, the Chiaki in the manga looked way different and the personality was just a bit “more.” Maybe if they hadn’t given him that har job… It didn’t suit him at all. I’m gonna check out another one of his dramas where he’s a ML though.
AE/Enaga was well-casted though. He’s gorgeous. I want to watch him in other dramas- BL or not (though BL is preferable, of course 😉). Those eyes… Seriously.
I think you'll like season 2, then. The art and art history were especially of interest to me. But of course,…
Absolutely. I decided to take a short break from detective cdramas (this was my 4th in a row)- but then started watching Fangs of Fortune because I wanted a historical story next…still a detective type drama, but with the added supernatural elements and wuxia, so it’s “different”. I’ll be picking up S2 after, though. Because I need to know what’s up with that ending!
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For those who watched Blood River- should I watch when I know the ending isn’t gonna be what I want?
I really liked the character Xiao Se in this, and the dynamic of all the friends he made along the way. Now I want to see more of Li Hong Yi. Lie Wujei was adorable in a simple, pure way, so AO Rui Peng nailed his role imo.
There was more romance tha I wanted, to be honest, as I like my Wuxia to have a lot of action, mystery, and good looking people dressed well and with the dashing bearing I can’t help but love on my screen. Heart-eyed love isn’t what I’m drawn to and I tend to skip through all that. Dashing Youth had a little less of it, which I appreciated.
In the end, I was hella entertained! I can’t wait for the second season!
Even if it bothers you, it is a step towards more daring BL dramas, especially after the success of Secret Relationships. I’m hopeful of a ABO series in the near future. They gotta keep up with the mad success China has with their BLs or get left in the dust.
Who knows, Fellow BL Lovers… We may get a Jinx adaptation made by Korea one day. I can dream, anyway. (Though I’d love to see Steel Under Silk by snob before that, or Gale of the Gods by Baek Sang-eon, to be honest…so many good manwhas out there that need a live action adaptation.)
Tell me why this makes me hope that Korea will do a Jinx adaptation in the (near) future…? (Please and thank you, BL gods)
But the cast… How are all the heroes so damn good looking?! Like, I was even rooting for Li Lun because damn he is one fine naughty man. And our Great Demon.. now I need to pick Dashing Youth back up just to see him again.
I may also have a small, tiny tiny crush for Fei. He’s a new definition of toxic. Don’t judge me for it. I’m planning to happily skip to the next drama with Zou Yi or Yan An in it after finishing Dashing youth. Something where they’re wearing long hair…because the long hair WORKS for me.
Ok, eye-candy gushing aside. Seriously. If you are reading this comment and not sure if you should pick up this drama- you should definitely do so. Bring tissue though- the whole box. 🤧😭Did I love it? Yup. Will I watch it again? Nope. 🙂↔️
Jeong Ri U brought the 🔥in his Sukfilm works, especially Seoul Blues, and he’s still bringing it. The man is good. Like, those kisses have me 🫠. Don’t know why but I didn’t expect Yoon Ji Sung to meet him with equal 🔥. The man is bold and makes no apologies. No hesitation. I’m very glad for it. It’s gonna make for one hell of a series as long as it doesn’t fall flat towards the end. fingers crossed. PLEASE don’t fall flat. This will be a repeat watch if it stays as strong as Secret Relationship did.
AE/Enaga was well-casted though. He’s gorgeous. I want to watch him in other dramas- BL or not (though BL is preferable, of course 😉). Those eyes… Seriously.