I'm not sure if I should start this drama right now or force myself to wait until I finish the drama I'm currently…
This one is is way spicier than Love of Nirvana...gives a more idol drama feel. But the overall production seems well done. I'm watching both of these shows as well as others. As we enter into our sad/frustrating times on Love of Nirvana I think a kissy melodrama is the perfect pick me up tbh.
I knew Alen always reminded me of someone, but I couldn't put my finger on it until he has a beard in episode 3... he looks so much like Hyun Bin with the added facial hair. They have such similar face shapes.
All these men trying to trap this girl in gilded cages. She just wants to be free. The only one who actually calls them out on it is the little doctor-ge. Like he side eyes the crap out of all of them. When he finds out she's stuck in the palace I'm sure he's going to have something to say about it as well.
When you tilt the camera so the framing isn't parallel to the ground(horizon) or subject. It's meant to give a sense of unease or "off-ness" to a scene. Normally used to disoriented the viewer or show that the subject is disoriented. It shouldn't be used continuously or it loses it's impact.
There is literally a kiss on a swing in the open credits. Normally in his shows directors will use camera angles and wider shots for kiss scenes so that it can be less invasive/intimate.
O.k. Just Finnished Watching The 1st Episode, And So Pissed, And Angry JiaLun's Voice Is NOT HIS OWN VOICE!!!…
Has he ever used his voice in a period show? I have only seen his modern shows use his real voice. I just figured his accent wasn't suited for historical dramas.
is there any romance? I've watched a few episodes, but so far there has been none.. I'm starting to lose hope…
It has a love triangle & a slow burn romance. They are more concerned about their personal goals and reaching them at this time. There are feelings that become one-sided and feelings that become mutual, but aren't yet acted on because of circumstances.
there is something about the score(music) that plays during some of the second lead couples scenes that remind me of the score from 'Ever After' I really like it.
I swear i think every other shot is a Dutch Angle...I just...have so many questions...starting with "why". To use it for almost 20 minutes straight is a...choice.
I think of the FL like a bird and look at how they treat her. To me she is like a raven or crow. Intelligent, remembers people and will follow them and give them gifts, but is extremely independent. Will remember wrongs and take revenge.
The 2ML gives her a beautiful gilded cage to keep her safe. But he ends up holding her too tightly so she wont fly away, injuring her in the process. If you hold a bird too tightly you can kill it without even realizing you're doing so.
The ML, first treats her as a pest and bad omen, trying to get rid of her anyway he can. Until ultimately realizing that the bird(FL) can work for him/towards his own goals as it brings him gifts(information) while still letting it have it's freedom.
A part of me wants to see if my theory checks out with the novel readers. Theory in spoiler tagged comment below.
So my theory is that Jiang Ci's Master is actually her "aunt" and that Jiang Ci is the daughter of the other Yan sister and the missing(assumed dead) prince that has been mentioned. That the sister either died in childbirth or shortly there after and was raised by her aunt in secret to protect her identity.
It shouldn't be used continuously or it loses it's impact.
The 2ML gives her a beautiful gilded cage to keep her safe. But he ends up holding her too tightly so she wont fly away, injuring her in the process. If you hold a bird too tightly you can kill it without even realizing you're doing so.
The ML, first treats her as a pest and bad omen, trying to get rid of her anyway he can. Until ultimately realizing that the bird(FL) can work for him/towards his own goals as it brings him gifts(information) while still letting it have it's freedom.