Kai Xu Min

Thank you for accepting my opinion halfway. May I just correct that I didn't devalue your FL actress as you assumed. I said her role here is just okay which means the character doesn't require to showcase her acting for an audience to be awed.I also mentioned that I'm not a fan of her so with the obviois reason that I'm not interested to watch her other dramas.
Oh my, completing this drama is already a struggle for me. Asking me to rewatch this is kinda too much. I'd rather wait for Xu Kai's upcoming lined up dramas
Well, Xu Kai can be on fire as what he did in Falling Into Your Smile. The kisses were just too hot there in which I didn't see much here sadly. .

Obviously, I'm so here for our Birthday boy Kai. 😍 I'm still 10 eps away from the finale and decided to put this on hold. Yep, I've read the spoilers and definitely know where this story will go to. Honestly, I've placed this on hold prior like around the first 12eps. and just picked it up again, now, putting on hold again. Why is that so? As much as my love for Kai is strong, the story plot of this drama is just too weak for me. Even the romance for me is kinda bland.
I wouldn't even dare to drop this, of course, just watching him is enough to complete the drama. The kisses and chemistry just seem too weak for me. Like, I've watched Xu KAi dramas and definitely know his capacity when it comes to kisses. This is just not it. Not a fan of the FL though, but her portrayal and character here is just okay. Not something to really admire about but just simply okay. The elements of a Wuxia drama are here...the killings, fighting over the throne, back stabbing, poisons, blood spitting and all you can think of. Even the infusion of humor is quite bland so to speak. Anyways, Kai's always an eyecandy. No matter what he does, he always have that knight in shining armour look. I think this will be a 7.5 for me.

Glad I saved a bit of your time wasting on this drama.😊

It started interesting for me but got draggy midway towards the end. Didn't like the ending at all. Like, come on, she didn't end up with anyone. I was hoping for a character development for the ML. I mean, he has a great potential for loving the FL so much. He just have to learn how to truly express himself and lessen his pride. Same goes for the FL. Too much pride also that she ended up with no one. Self love is okay but if its done too much, it's already selfishness. Too much pride on yourself. Loosen up a bit for you to be able to live a happy and normal life. It's 6.5 for me. not my cup of tea. and yes, this is by far overrated for me.

A more realistic approach in the glimpse of relationships. Honestly, I didn't like the FL's character. But, good thing there was a character development later on. I really liked how things ended here. It gave me morelike of a healing vibe rather than character development. I have to commend Lin Shi Chieh's character. Such a loyal guy who can resist temptation, a rare species indeed. And yes, I also admired the ML's character. Inspite the hardships he's been going through with his family, he proved that he's a man with ambition. Of course, his loyalty is also commendable. With the BL, Chu Yu Sen, glad he found the right partner. The inner me though, hopes he'll be a straight guy. Overall, this was a good watch for those who are open to all kinds of relationships. And yes, for the parents, such a feel good vibe to see reconciliation and love all over again. Gave this an 8.0. Like it took me around an episode or 2 to know what's really going on. But, it'll get better as it goes.

Main reason for watching this is because of Zhai Zi Lu. I've liked him since I saw him in Lucky's First Love back in 2019. For the storyline, this really has a great potential. Every character has their own story to tell. Yes, there were tearjerking moments, which is the strong point of this drama. FL's character is likeable. I like her simplicity, kindness and loyalty to all her friends. ML's character is likeable in the beginning. However, his character went downhill for me towards the end. Downside of this drama, it mainly focused on the youth aspect of the story. I was hoping for progression midway, like graduating from Senior High, then a glimpse perhaps of their college life towards their Career life. Sadly, everything was squeezed in the finale that it felt rushed. Another downside for me is the lack of romance and yes a total slow burn. Of course, I have to mention that very unsatisfying ending. Like, not communicating for 4 years with such a petty reason of being jealous to a guy who's a complete misunderstanding. Like, WTH?!!! And that was easily forgiven. And yes, coming back after 4 years as if nothing just happened. Dang! I'd rather burn the bridge than go back with that kind of guy. such a wasted potential for a supposedly good storyline. Just a 7.5 for me. Enough rating for a few laughs I had on some funny moments with the gang and their parents. One last thing, I hope they made at least a spelling difference with the FL's name and 2FL's. so confusing at times. And yeah, so ML never get to see his portrait made my FL. I mean, what's the point of showcasing it if it will not be relevant till the end.

I haven't checked out Perfect Marriage Revenge. I might consider later on. I want to take a break from time travel, revenge tropes. 😁
Thanks for the recommendations! really do appreciate them 😊

I just finished Marry My Husband. I really enjoyed it and gave it a 10 rating. 🥰 Rare gem. One of the best revenge plot drama I've ever watched.

After completing the drama, I think this was the next best Kdrama I've watched since Strong Woman Do Bong Soon. I'm usually not into time travel trope drama, but this really got me hooked from ep.1. Yes, the story is somewhat predictable, but never expected that it will be presented this good. Aside from the story itself, I have to commend the entire cast for superb acting! Daebak! But, of course, I need to make an applaud for the exemplary acting of Song Ha Yoon as Soomin. She really made me hate her character from that look on her face not to mention that irritating acting cutesie and playing victim all the time. I also have to commend Lee Yi Kyung for pulling off MinHwan's character perfectly. Like, these 2 truly deserve an acting award.
Aside from the perfect ending, I really liked how they made the simple wedding proposal for the MC. And yes, that truly deserved lavish wedding. It is also important for me to mention the best revenge plot I've ever watched so far in dramaland. Why did I say so? Because in every episode, it gives you a feel good vibe. Unlike, other revenge plot dramas, it will give you a heavy feeling but this one didn't gave me that. It was my first time to watch Na In Woo in a drama. I must say I'm not a fan of him as ML, but his character here just gives off that green flag signal. Not a fan of Park Min Young either, she still wears those inappropriate office clothes like what she did in Forecasting Love and Weather. But, she really nailed that hair and overall look when she attended that reunion. and yes, the wedding too.
Finally, a rare satisfying ending for a Kdrama. Truly deserve a 10.0 rating for me. And yes, this is underrated. This is a must watch.

I just started with Marry My Husband. Currently on ep2. I thought so too that they have almost similar storyline. And yes, I got hooked on ep.1 with this Kdrama. Thanks for the headsup! am sure this has a way better ending. 😁

Good for you for stopping. How I wish I did the same. Total waste of time.

Still have 7 eps. to go. Storywise, yes, quite interesting. But, the romance department seems quite lacking for me. So many scheming plots that I have to skip most of it. I am basically here for the romance, which I am not quite seeing yet, given the last 7 eps. I'm quite confused at Zhong Yelan's character. Like, he may seem to have feelings with FL but his feelings for Mu Yao is obviously always stronger. I just don't like Mu Yao's character from the beginning. Her feelings for Yelan was never pure. I find it more selfish of her. And I don't like her plotting things up to the point that people are dying just to make it even with the FL. She doesn't deserved to be loved by Yelan honestly. For the ML, I'm not sure, but the chemistry between him and the FL is like being forced. That, I still have to find out over the remaining eps. to watch. Hua Rong Zhou will just be that bodyguard for the FL, I know FL will never have feelings for him. she can't even remember his name from the start.
This is definitely a slowburn drama. No kiss yet up to this point. Let me see my verdict up to the finale.

So, I was able to finish the drama to this point. I guess, I'm not a fan of this type of genre drama. It's like basically wasting roughly 28eps. of the drama just to learn that all that transpired was merely a dream and the only reality that happened was the first and final eps. respectively. I am really not happy about the romance or was there even a romance in the first place? Anyway, if you're into schemes, twists, no kiss romance type of genre, this is for you. It's 6.5 for me. Another overrated drama. And yes, up to the finale, I don't know what Zhong Yelan saw on Mu Yao, she's too unlikeable, I'd rather have him like the FL till the end instead. Indeed, love is truly blind in this aspect. Another thing. Hua Rong Zhou's character is another wasted character in the story, he's nothing but an illusion or just like being a schizo I guess. The FL's shadow. I'd rather want him to be a real guard character and a potential love triangle. Good thing I skipped a lot and this was totally a waste of time for me. Sadly.

Well, it would be better if she did not send her letters, knowing the content is just to ask help from our ML and not sincerely enough to ask if he's been doing well and all. Too selfish act for me. And those spies she sent just to check on ML on his battles just to check if he survived or not? Not a good move just to show you care. Really unlikeable character for a FL.

Try The Crush Season 1 and 2. That's the first drama I saw him. 😍

Totally agree on the scores! 🤣😂

I believe this has already ended at ep.18. Up to the last moment, I just didn't like FL's character. The audacity to ask ML for marriage in their next life, she didn't even really love him in the first place. She asked ML to rescue them in the palace yet, didn't think of the consequence that it's gonna be his life that will be at risk. Now, she tells she's sending spies just to check if he's okay in every battle. Seriously? that's all you can do as an Empress? Why not send him protective gears, extra food and drinks for his battles? I think that's what you call caring. And yes, not a good way to end for our dashing ML. 😍It's a 6.5 for me. I love Li Fei, but not the story.

Yes! let's manifest! 😂

Same thoughts.

Ok, first this drama caught my attention because of Wu Lei. After, watching him in Love Like The Galaxy, he's one of the MLs I really watch out for. I just really love his portrayal as a General in that drama. Then, seen him in Nothing But You, not really a fan of him doing sports drama, however, seeing him in a contemporary setting is quite refreshing to watch. So, this is my 3rd time watching him in a drama. Honestly, this gave me much of a youthful touch. Like, I am no GenZ myself, so, I can't relate much on how it goes with the romance in this drama. I mean, spending most of their time talking using their phones and we chat, just drag a lot to me. At the beginning it looked cute, but, when it keeps going on andon towards the end, and even when they're together they still talk thru their phones, like okay, I guess it's a GenZ thing. I also understand that the FL portrayal should be young and innocent, but it really bored me. I guess too much naivety ain't for me. Am still looking for FL with fire and passion. Who knows how to tease a bit when it comes with her ML. Another thing that's lacking I guess are the romance for the supposedly secondary couples. Like, the writer came up with none. So, we have to stick to the innocent, pure, silent lovey dovey of the MC all through out the 30eps. I had to do lots of skips which are not of my interests specially their competitions, the death of Mr. He, that ate a lot of time, and yes, the too much exchange of emojis on their weibo so to speak.
My first time to watch the FL. she portrayed her character well acting wise. But, I just didn't like the character of the FL romance wise. But, being an athlete, she's definitely great! On Wu Lei, yes, he was able to incorporate his sexiness in bits and pieces on the entire drama. But, I still prefer the bossy General Wu Lei, who leads his command and has a bit of humor than the serious submissive quiet lover as he is now as YiYang.
I can only give this a 7.5 Overall, the romance didn't gave me that spark and that proposal was a bit cheesy for me. Not my cup of tea, obviously. Still, am gonna look forward on Wu Lei's projects, hopefully a romcoms next time.

As far as what I have observed, FL's personality here is not weak. she's witty. Yes, not physically, but she knows both the Yuwen brothers dotes her. So, she uses this weakness to both of them to resolve whatever she's up to. what lacking here is her feelings towards the ML. As you mentioned, She needs him but the love seems lacking. She hasn't sacrificed anything so far for the ML so to speak. She sacrificed her freedom for her late sister and not for the ML. (just @ep.14) while, our ML is risking his life to stay in the palace for her. Yes, to be in love, you're willing to take risks for anything, no matter what happens. Sadly, I'm still not seeing that in our FL up to this point. Hope, we can see that on succeeding eps. till the finale. 🤞