Kai Xu Min

Thank you for the inputs. I guess, I'll have to look at Jeremy all the time just to survive this drama. 😂 I do prefer swordsmanship than martial arts, that's why i prefer watching Generals as ML than a Prince so to speak. Plus, I find Generals more romantic than Prince's. Probably, one main reason Generals have the option not to get a concubine compared to a Prince.
Anyways, yeah. i'll hold on still and see what romance this drama can offer ep. 12 onwards.

Currently at ep. 8, I'm just not feeling the vibe yet between the main leads. I'm definitely here for Jeremy Tsui. Always loved him from his other dramas. I'm just not sure why his eyeliner makeup was given emphasis this time. His eyes tends to get reddish most of the time like he just cried or something. Another bonus of this drama is Richard Li / Li Fei. Always been a fan of him as well.
I'm a bit struggling honestly, I find the pace too slow and dragging. Like I'm looking forward to a badass FL, but what we're getting so far is a weak, pretending to be sick, smart and wise FL. This is such a slowburn as well.
I'm just wondrin' when will the story peaks the romance . I guess, there are no fight scenes to expect since wuxia has not been tagged.
To compare this to My Uncanny Destiny, I think the comedy and romance there are way lot better. Plus the pacing is quite good too.

Thanks for sharing this. Been a long time fan of Richard LI since The Crush season 1 and 2. Definitely would look forward to this. I just hope he'll be given a full length drama next time as ML.

Got me hooked from Ep. 1. The chemistry between the leads are undeniably on fire. Loved the supporting couple too. A bit slow burn though, since it only has 10 eps, I believe they became an official couple around ep.7 or 8. But, I really love the sweetness. How I wish it would have been around 12 eps. I rarely watch Kdramas now a days. Been hooked to Cdramas. This was one of a few that I wouldn't want to miss. First time to watch the leads and they surely nailed their roles. Loved the action scenes as well. I really like a badass FL. Overall, it's 9.5 for me. Didn't gave it a 10 coz I would really want to see them on their wedding. A season 2 perhaps? 😁

I checked out this drama, first because Aaron Yan was the ML. I have been a fan of him since watching him in the dramas Just You and Fall In Love with Me. I never thought I would be able to watch him in his much younger years in this drama. Musically inclined this time, however, the image of an overbearing CEO in which his usual role is still there. And yes, who wouldn't like his good kisser image as well. I guess, him being part of the Farenheit band is quite an advantage for this role. Well, it's a bit sad for a fangirl like me to learn about his coming out just a few years back I believe. But, am happy for him that he is now free.
For the drama itself, there's nothing extraordinary in the story plot. Quite predictable. Aside from Aaron himself, of course, I enjoyed those steamy kisses. I enjoyed the finale song. I really prefer him singing than play the violin. Couples were paired just right. I really didn't like Seiko/Alice's character though she had a character development towards the end. I guess, what I really didn't liked was, she slept with both men.
Overall, it's a 7.5 for me just because of those steamy kisses and Aaron of course.

I guess that's true, but she did also felt responsible for her first love's death that's why Kang Doo confronted her when she was about to speak to the mom of her first love that she's suppose to tell that she's the reason of her son's death and Kang Doo told her what for? just add the agony and make the mom hate her more? in which Kang Doo has a point and he blurted out that all deaths in the world are not because of her. That's her problem, she always feels she's responsible for everything that's why I don't like her character. Like, come on, not every peoples lives evolved around and about her.
Besides, afterall the trauma that they went through, she kept on pursuing Kang Doo after he keeps on avoiding her thinking that he's not suitable for her that she deserves a better man. Then, she suddenly felt guilty of his nightmares which has already been going on from the start that she met him. I just find it illogical to breakup with someone with such non sense reasons.

How's the romance in this drama? I didn't watch any franchise on this series. I'm just into wuxia romance dramas. The rating is quite high so I got curious on it. I've checked the first 3 eps. The first ep was quite interesting about who gets the dragon saber but ep.2 and 3 gets annoying because of that lady character Ms. Yin being paired up to that 5th brother. Obviously, they're not the main leads so I just forwarded their scenes. Just curious how long when the main leads will show up?
Like I'm only interested on their love story.

I guess I would never really be a fan of melodramas. I decided to check this out because of the good reviews, comments and high rating. A bit drag on the first 2 eps. kinda picked up ep.3 onwards. Now, I'm on ep.10, the pace seem to be more slower, specially on the romance aspect. I just don't like the idea that the FL always chases the ML, the effort is very much lacking from the ML regardless of the trauma they've been. The only character I'm enjoying here honestly is Kang Doo's brother who wants to be a Panda in his next life. 😂
So slow burn... I wonder when the romance would actually perk up. Just 6 eps to go and the romance still feels one sided. This is my second time to watch FL. I liked her more in She Would Never Know. And the romance there is definitely at par from this.

I was able to complete the drama at this point. The romance did actually shoot up on ep.12-13 only. And tried its best to give a happy ending. Honestly, i didn't like the FL's character here. Like, she's willing to do everything for the ML, then she felt responsible for her first love's death and wants to give up on her relationship with ML, now, after knowing his sickness she wants to go back with him because she feels guilty again. I really think she deserves to be alone with that attitude. Aside from Sang Man, the only thing I liked in this drama are the character development of the antagonists. And yes, truly it is, Junho's portrayal is really commendable.

Overall, this is just a 7.5 for me. Didn't felt much the chemistry of the leads. the kisses are a bit lacking too. And yeah, it's a Kdrama TM that they're always good in presenting life and death situations. It has become a cliche for me.

I'm totally clueless about it. 😁 Thanks for sharing. I was thinking probably they have to cut it short because of the FL portrays supposedly an 18y/o.

Will definitely check out that link. Sadly, that partly ruined the drama. I was even looking forward for more kissing scenes between He Ran's mom and Yanqui.

I'm so not into melodramas but a big fan of romcoms. Obviously, this is not my cup of tea. But, just to compare this, I think the drama Falling Into You 2022 is way better than this. I love the character of the ML there. He also excels in what he does and a rich kid but there's not a single sign of arrogance on the ML's character there. And the chemistry of the leads there are surely on fire. I just can't see really the justification of an 8.8 rating drama here. that kind of rating should have got me hooked from ep.1.

Thanks for the headsup. I'm placing it again on hold after ep. 10. I just keep on forwarding and not enjoying the drama per se. I'll try to pick it up again probably a little later on.

same here. currently on ep. 9 and still struggling, I don't know how long can I hold on further. I really liked Arthur Chen in Ever Night, but, his character here seem just off. I'm just not feeling that romantic vibe or is this just way too slow burn?

This drama has been sitting awhile in my plan to watch list. Watched the first ep. and not feeling any vibe into it. decided to put it on hold and tried it back again. Now, i'm on ep. 5 and still not seeing any interesting so far. I liked Arthur Chen from Ever Night. So far, I'm just not feeling his character here yet. Like all I see is a gifted person who's highly skilled in programming and see himself quite arrogantly way knowledgable among his peers. Not even feeling the romance yet. Like I can see the FL keeps on chasing the ML, seems initmidated by the ML but unnoticeably falling for him.
It may seem too early to judge, but how long will this drama pick up to be that interesting to have this kind of soaring rating? At this point i have been forwarding already as I find it draggy.
Hope anyone can enlighten me if this is worth sticking on or dropping? I'm just not seeing yet the justfication on the 8.8 rating.

I must agree with the rest. The best Xianxia drama for the first quarter of this year. Though, still on top of my lists are ALP and LBFAD. That finale was a real tear jerker. But, yeah, it was an epic fail in terms of the happy ending as it was suppose to be. Story plot was definitely good. Had a few laughs on some parts. Good fight executions. Some hateable parts as well specially on Su Zhi's finale scenes. Landy Li really nailed her role as the FL. But my fave characters were Wudai and Emperor Tun/Liguang. It was nice to see Chen Xing Xu again from Fall In Love 2021 drama. and finally, this is the first drama I ever watched Dai Ya Qi (Zi Wu) play a not irritating role. Like, I always hate her in every role she portrays in a drama. And yes, just like in Fall In Love, they are brothers and sisters here again. Not a fan of Luke chen, but, the one i'll look forward more is Qin tian Yu. i find him cute portraying as Beast Realm Prince.
Aside from the not so perfect finale, I find the kisses and skinships quite too lacking here. And yeah, the collection of the 3 soul shards of Youqin ate most parts of the drama that made it seem draggy midway. For that, it's an 8.5 for me. Yet, this drama is still recommendable for its good story plot.

So, the video clips of the romantic moments of the main leads got me enticed to check out this drama. First, I'm really not a afan of Jerry Yan since his Meteor Garden, Dao Ming Si days. Like seeing him again with the same hairstyle feels like he wasn't able to move on with his roles. Second, this gave me a bit of A Walk to Remember vibe, only in a Chinese setting. I was abit hoping of a happy ending though that made me stick till the end, sadly, it is what I have expected.
Yes, the chemistry was there by the main leads, but, I felt more romance on He Rans' mom and Yanqui. Like, I felt more of the chemistry on them than on the main leads themselves.
I feel sad for Han Yu's character. Like, it was so unfair for him to have that unrequitted love. I just hope the writer at least gave him a partner towards the end.
And yes, I must agree with one of the reviews I read here, I also felt the same way, that it was too unfair for Xiao Han to learn about her sickness too late. And yes, being left without saying goodbye while FL's going thru treatment is such a selfish act. She doesn't want ML to see her suffer, yet she's making him suffer more by leaving him hanging on air. that ML doesn't know if he was just being played on or if what they're having is real or not. Just like what have Han Yu said in the end that even though she was sick, she got everything that she wanted, but these men who loved her are left scarred, broken. Like she got her own happy ending but the men who loved her did not.
Some other things I just need to point out as well are the editing. It is poorly done honestly. Like each sequence doesn't end in a timely manner, then another scene is just shown not correlating to the previous one. Another thing are the kisses. It may appear steamy for some, but for me they are poorly done. Like a kiss should be showcased long if you really want to show how passionate it should be. Even the kiss between Yanqui and He Ran's mom is very abrupt.
Overall, this is just a 7.5 for me. This is an overrated drama for a sad ending.

Try to check out Fall In Love 2021, It's a Republican era drama but he's definitely good looking there. 😍

Still contemplating a lot to watch this. I just started and currently on ep. 10. TBH, am struggling so far. It's so hard to watch a no skinship no kisses drama. I don't know if I would be able to stand that till the 87th ep. I'm just hanging on because I like Wallace Huo.
Story plot is a cliche afterall watching so many historical dramas. Romance wise, I'm still not feeling it honestly. Aside from no direct presentation of physical contact, i am so not fan of a Prince/Emperor who have lots of concubines and sleep with them all. Even if he treats the FL quite differently, for me it's all the same. Still, prefer a one woman man I guess. HEre, the ML is so kind to all. Like, sometimes you may not be able to distinguish that the FL is that special at all. I'll try to hold on further. Hope I'm not gonna drop this midway.
As it progresses, It's giving me the same vibe as the drama Palace of Devotion. It's all about the race to be able to bear a son for the Emperor who''ll be entitled as the next heir to the throne. And yeah, same vibe of being in love with FL but have to sleep with different concubines and FL can't be the official consort. ML is just so unlikeable here. I just can't feel the sense of loyalty wherein, he enjoys sleeping with his different concubines each night. Such an a*****.
It took 27 eps. to turn the tide. Such a long way to go. sigh. Currently at ep. 36. I just can't stand how women are being delivered to the Emperor to sleep with. Like naked wrapped in a duvet. FL here has extensive tolerance and patience toward the ML. It's an ultimate struggle to accept that your man sleeps with different women each night.
So now, at ep. 71, the more I am hating the ML. He's a total womanizer. He can't resist a woman even if she had killed his own sons and daughters. What a waste of a handsome face. I feel so sad for the FL. I was able to hold on, so am looking forward towards the end. Given a choice, I prefer the FL to end up with Ling Yun Che. ML is just using her as his shock absorber. Didn't really felt the love, loyalty and trust of ML towards FL.

At this point, I was able to complete the drama. Had to do lots of forwarding as it becomes draggy already towards the end. Ok, so Ling Yun Che had a sad fate with his unrequitted love. I did hold on towards the end hoping for some character development by the ML. Sadly, that never came. Until the end, he was a self-centered person, too much pride for himself and yes, he truly deserves all the loneliness in this world. FL's character of patience and understanding is truly admirable till the end. But, sadly, she didn't get the love she deserved to have from the ML. Like, it was all too late. Honestly, this is a not feel good drama. I wouldn't recommend it for re watch value. Too long for a non-ending scheming drama. It just basically evolved about the story within the harem.
Obviously, this is a highly budgeted drama. Good acting by the villain concubines. But, definitely, this is not my cup of tea. I really can't stand a no kiss, no skinship drama. Gave this a 7.0

Happy and good ending. of course, they ended up as a couple. Ceremony was not showned but i believe they're officially married in the end. 😍 Yi Xiang became an IT Professor in the end. 🤓

It really took me awhile to watch this drama. I'm a fan of Yang Yang since Love 020. I admit, I'm not a fan of Dilraba, which is one of the reasons why am I hesitant to watch this. But, I must say, this is so far the best role that suited her well.
So, for the PROs, as I said. I liked the FL's character here. No acting cute stuff. I like that she's straight forward in a subtle way. And what's best on her character, I really liked her sense of pride when Yu Tu turned down her confession. Like, Girl, you've been hurt, let him suffer a bit. And yeah, her very down to earth personality, despite of being a high profile celebrity. Another thing likeable in this drama was the cosmic setup of the wedding. Though it's a group wedding among colleagues, still, it felt intimate and yeah, the decor was just superb. I enjoyed the part of meeting the parents during the New year's Eve celebration and the abrupt introduction of themselves to their future parent in laws.
For the CONs, this is just too slow burn for me. Like being together at ep21 where there's only 32 eps. And yeah, I think 32eps was a bit long for a romance drama which half of it basically ate up scenes on aerospace, flashbacks and esports games. Like the romance only took around 5-8eps so to speak. Not to mention the time skips too. The kisses and skinships felt a bit lacking for me. Like, if I'm gonna compare this to Love 020, Falling into your Smile and Go Go Squid, this is quite way behind for me. I like Yang Yang's role better in Love 020 than here. I guess I liked his agressiveness there that i didn't quite see much here. The ending was just a meh for me. Like I was hoping they would maximize the time skips and would show that they have a kid despite of their busy schedules,. Anyways, I just find this a bit overrated, it's a 7.5 for me.

Is that so? Because of this, I checked the FL's profile. hehehe She's 23. I don't know how conservative China can be, but that age is mature enough to do mature roles. Like, I've been watching Jdrama as well and their actors can do mature scenes as young as 18. That's quite sad to know.