I’m intending to watch because of ChengYi (I have loved everything I’ve seen him in) and because I need something with him after The Journey of Legend’s ending (😭). I’m just glad there’s no romance tag.
I loved every second but the ending. 😭🤧😫They could have avoided the last 5 minutes and ended it just fine. Still, I recommend this drama, despite its lower rating- likely because of the last 5 minutes. I gave it a 9.5/10. Minus 1/2 ⭐️because of the ending.
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.
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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)