The OSTs of this engaging drama is something else! 🎶🎵🎶
The beautiful song sung by Tan Songyun for "Against the Current" is titled "Flowers Bloom Along the Courtyard Walls" (花开满篱院 - Hua Kai Man Li Yuan). It is officially designated as the drama's "family song," which explains why it carries so much nostalgic and emotional weight
The entire soundtrack completely captures the mood, but Tan Songyun’s self-sung track, "Flowers Bloom Along the Courtyard Walls," is an absolute masterpiece. Her vocals are so comforting yet deeply sad. ** Her voice carries the exact weight of Lan Xiang's hardships, capturing the quiet dignity of a soul determined to "live well" despite everything. The traditional instrumentation and melodious tunes touch the heart so deeply. This soundtrack is an emotional anchor that stays with you long after the screen goes black. **
This drama is a total breath of fresh air for anyone who loves high-quality acting, brilliant casting and beautiful music. 🎶🎵🎶
EPS 15 AND 16 WERE SO GOOD! Everything about this show is so good. It's like having a gourmet meal after eating…
Wow! Such amazing words of appreciation for this engaging drama! You stated it so well! And you are using metaphoric words here. Impressive! I am only on Ep 11 and reading your notes give me more excitement to move further . .
Wow….such a low score…6.7 is almost a flop… and coming right after his POJ…. Why was this so bad?
Very good observation. You stated ut well. I guess that most viewers now are getting mature on their outlook for a drama. I have not watched any drama of this actor, but I read an article that the "idol trope image" is getting lesser in the Chinese Entertainment Industry. What a mature and sensible viewers need now are quality acting.
Now, I finally really understand how the theme is centered on the FL who just wants to live, something her late…
You have such a good insights and reflections on this drama, considering that the show seems to be centered with our humble FL.
Survival and Dignity First: After losing her noble status and taking on the identity of a low-ranking maid named Xu Lanxiang, her initial goal is simply to survive. The show's tagline even highlights this: "Survive first. Then live better."
Now, we truly understand this strong quote, which still hold true in our modern lives. "The Best Revenge is to Live Well" -- quote written by an English poet and philosopher in 1640
Its a pity this is not on Neyflix. Then it would get better international exposure like POJ.
Very good insights! You stated it well. How we all wish that Netflix will look on its radar, considering that this captivating drama has been picked up by Rakuten Viki and Tencent's International branches. However, I read of a research study that Netflix sometimes prioritizes commercial juggernauts that trend effortlessly on social media, even if the storyline relies only on visuals and superficial aesthetics.
Can't wait to take over the Record-breaking 1st place in the ranking of 2026
We're hoping on that. There is that Discussion Forum on this MDL site, where the latest data are being posted, straight from China. Kindly take a look.
I'm from Taiwan. Do you know how is the reception of this drama in Taiwan? I know that POJ was hot in Taiwan when…
Hi. I wrote to my friend, that Analyst on Asian Dramas. Here is his reply:
You are completely right—Pursuit of Jade was popular on Netflix Taiwan and generated massive social media buzz. *** However, "Against the Current" is quickly making its own huge waves in Taiwan right now! Over on WeTV Taiwan, the show's daily streaming numbers are spiking rapidly. *** Taiwanese viewers on platforms like PTT and Dcard are heavily praising the show since it does not have that "brainless idol tropes," pointing out that Tan Songyun's raw acting and the realistic, gritty survival story make it incredibly addictive. *** Tan Songyun has always had a huge, loyal fanbase in Taiwan, and her performance here is winning over everyone who loves high-quality storytelling over pure aesthetics!
Viewers now are getting more mature and more sensible on their outlook for a drama; we are not on visuals and superficials anymore; for what we want is more quality acting, genuine talents and skills.
I'm from Taiwan. Do you know how is the reception of this drama in Taiwan? I know that POJ was hot in Taiwan when…
Hello. Thank you for meeting you here. I just visited Taiwan few months ago. Your place is very interesting to be with. I got all these statistical data from a friend, who is a solid Analyst of Asian Dramas. He's doing a lot of research on this engaging drama. I will update you once I got his insights.
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I am only in Episode 10.
The beautiful song sung by Tan Songyun for "Against the Current" is titled "Flowers Bloom Along the Courtyard Walls" (花开满篱院 - Hua Kai Man Li Yuan). It is officially designated as the drama's "family song," which explains why it carries so much nostalgic and emotional weight
The entire soundtrack completely captures the mood, but Tan Songyun’s self-sung track, "Flowers Bloom Along the Courtyard Walls," is an absolute masterpiece. Her vocals are so comforting yet deeply sad.
** Her voice carries the exact weight of Lan Xiang's hardships, capturing the quiet dignity of a soul determined to "live well" despite everything. The traditional instrumentation and melodious tunes touch the heart so deeply. This soundtrack is an emotional anchor that stays with you long after the screen goes black. **
This drama is a total breath of fresh air for anyone who loves high-quality acting, brilliant casting and beautiful music. 🎶🎵🎶
And you are using metaphoric words here.
Impressive!
I am only on Ep 11 and reading your notes give me more excitement to move further . .
I guess that most viewers now are getting mature on their outlook for a drama. I have not watched any drama of this actor, but I read an article that the "idol trope image" is getting lesser in the Chinese Entertainment Industry.
What a mature and sensible viewers need now are quality acting.
Survival and Dignity First: After losing her noble status and taking on the identity of a low-ranking maid named Xu Lanxiang, her initial goal is simply to survive. The show's tagline even highlights this: "Survive first. Then live better."
Now, we truly understand this strong quote, which still hold true in our modern lives.
"The Best Revenge is to Live Well"
-- quote written by an English poet and philosopher in 1640
The Heat Index for this interesting drama is getting higher.
Thank you for this latest data.
How we all wish that Netflix will look on its radar, considering that this captivating drama has been picked up by Rakuten Viki and Tencent's International branches.
However, I read of a research study that Netflix sometimes prioritizes commercial juggernauts that trend effortlessly on social media, even if the storyline relies only on visuals and superficial aesthetics.
There is that Discussion Forum on this MDL site, where the latest data are being posted, straight from China. Kindly take a look.
Here is his reply:
You are completely right—Pursuit of Jade was popular on Netflix Taiwan and generated massive social media buzz.
*** However, "Against the Current" is quickly making its own huge waves in Taiwan right now!
Over on WeTV Taiwan, the show's daily streaming numbers are spiking rapidly.
*** Taiwanese viewers on platforms like PTT and Dcard are heavily praising the show since it does not have that "brainless idol tropes," pointing out that Tan Songyun's raw acting and the realistic, gritty survival story make it incredibly addictive.
*** Tan Songyun has always had a huge, loyal fanbase in Taiwan, and her performance here is winning over everyone who loves high-quality storytelling over pure aesthetics!
Viewers now are getting more mature and more sensible on their outlook for a drama; we are not on visuals and superficials anymore; for what we want is more quality acting, genuine talents and skills.
I just visited Taiwan few months ago.
Your place is very interesting to be with.
I got all these statistical data from a friend, who is a solid Analyst of Asian Dramas. He's doing a lot of research on this engaging drama.
I will update you once I got his insights.
The lyrics and its melody is on emotional depth.