Mailyn

Thank you for explaining your stance towards the actor. As I said, if it is that serious, one of your leaders might be able to contact the studios / platform / whomever on your behalf.

Thanks. I may look at a later episode, to see if the FL has changed, and if she has, I'll give it a go.

So that was a prayer mat on the table? I didn't think that far - and to be honest, it is not that clear at all and the view, when in the frame, is always oblique. And, being a Westerner, it was not something that I, and many, many like me, would spot / take note of - But, to be honest, I am not sure that the workers in the prop department would recognise it either. That is, I don't think that they deliberately disrespected this, what is to you, a sacred image. But if you feel that strongly contact the studios. If it is as bad as you say, then some of your leaders can take up the complaint for you. I am not sure why you would even mention 'the actor' (I assume you mean the male lead) in one of your posts (re boycotting) as it would be nothing to do with him.

Thanks. I started to watch it but dropped it. I couldn't stand the female lead incessantly throwing herself at the ML. I may give it another go at some stage - if I can get past the first few episodes.

Jiejie: I understand why you made this comment and agree with to it to a certain degree but, in highlighting a material truth, you have overlooked the force of symbolic power. The object itself may not have inherent force but the deeper reality is that people behave as if it does, and that behaviour has consequences. As certain comments have been deleted, I can not see what took place between you but, whatever your own religious beliefs, or lack thereof, it seems that you have told this person (whether you intended it or not) that they should ignore a facet of their own religion. Again, from a psychological standpoint, that may be reasonable in your (and my) opinion, but the other person may see it as an attack on their religion - because said symbolism is too potent.

Please reply to my other comment so that I can comment (or not) on this post.

I have just watched from 18-26 minutes and could not see anything which resembled the Kaaba - no 'cube' of any kind. The only thing that you could be referring to is the 'mat' on the table. Unfortunately, it is not detailed enough to show anything other than a vaguely eastern scene not unlike a European town square for me to identify it. Please elaborate.

Oddly enough, I have never liked him in any of the dramas he has been in (I don't actively dislike him but I don't like him, either.) but this is the first time that I didn't get that, "Oh, is he in it?" feeling. But you are right. He is boring here - but he is meant to be. No emotions, and all that. He would do Spock proud. (My favourite Vulcan, for those who don't get the reference.)

Kisskh has up to ep. 31 but I don't know how good the most recent subs are as I have not got that far.

I didn't know. Thank you.

Thank you.

I refer to the one who was alive kissing the one who was dead.

How did THAT get past the censors? Was it filmed outside China?

You are welcome. In Rise of Ning the second ML is the First ML in A Splendid Match. I have watched it three times - but not for the FL lead, particularly. She is just as straightforward / mentally strong in that drama, too, but a lot more 'genteel' - and less brash. But overall, I much preferred Rise of Ning to this production as the storyline is, IMO, much more exciting. As for the hairpin Ceremony - she went through that, too, in Rise of Ning. I have seen at least four dramas where they show it.

I know what you mean - by 18, I was getting annoyed - but by 19 and 20 things started moving.

Yes!

Really? "Her character has managed to make me feel sorry for her parents." This could give the impression that you think that the Father's behaviour towards his own daughter (when she was born) was jusified in light of her spolit behaviour now. (Not only does this make him look clairvoyant, but it implies that the father's disgusting personality was shaped by how he was treated by his own daughter - in the past.) Now, I know that this is probably not what you intend to say - bu that is how it reads.

It was a 'rite of passage' for girls when they reached fifteen years old; the age at which they were treated as adults. It was called the 笄禮 (Hairpin Ritual). Before that age, girls did not use hairpins but always had their hair in braids.

I wonder if you meant 'funny' when you asked about the 'upstaging' scene being amusing? Regardless, it was not supposed to be funny but showed the mind of a fifteen year old girl who might have a knee-jerk reaction because the ML used her. She is only fifteen, after all. In other scenes we see that she is quite capable of self-reflection and that she has the character to admit that she herself does the same thing in other ways. (Even if we were not shown said realisation in this instance.)
P.S. Did you see her in the Rise of Ning?

I wonder how old you are. The closer in age you are to the character (who is only fifteen in the drama) makes all the difference when it comes to your own tolerance levels (similar to the the sibling rivalry effect). This is a normal response. I look at her differently - perhaps because I have grandchildren older than she is. Is she spoiled - probably. Does she use people? Yes. But she is not the only one. Does she, to use your words, "stamp on" people? Definitely not. She is brash, but she is caring and considerate of others.

This whole drama is giving the equivalent of a BBC Regency period production vibe.