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A Light, Fun-Filled and rather Fast-Paced Idol Wuxia Drama~!!

Hmm, that was unexpectedly light and fun despite all the unjustifiable killing and story manipulation.

Actually.. I have mixed feelings for the story itself and would've ranted my way all throughout this review if they took the bruised and broken path; but I guess they have a clear plan for this drama as a whole that they were able to execute and conclude the story pretty well despite all those questionable plot holes.

I don't really wanna dwell into the con's of this drama but let me just mention a few to summarize some of it.

× The relentless killing just felt odd to me. I understand that most of them were the sacrifial lamb for the story build up but the way they do it just felt so wrong in my opinion. They introduced and killed the suppossed important characters like it's no ones business.

× The expected yet sudden change of FLs love affair. Like, woah. I myself find it really weird that they build her relationship with the 2ndML for more than half of the story just to finally pair him with the ML at the last 15 episodes of the drama. I mean, that made a lot of sense but everything felt so incredibly rushed that I myself don't know if I'll be glad about it or not.

Anyways, aside from those mentioned above, the rest either felt good or decent to me. There might be some other scenes that affected the drama but most of them are just minor stuff and aren't worth mentioning anymore.

One great thing they did that made this drama redeem itself is how they kept the last 10-15 episodes rather calm, slow-paced and sweet. They toned it down so much and build a lot of romantic and fun scenes between the main leads that they were able to salvage the entire story and kept all of it intact and in proper places.

Above everything else this drama is truly fun to watch and is considerably a Good Idol Wuxia drama.

Story - 8.5, It wasn't perfect but definitely not bad either. It is in between good and fair. For a 36 episodes drama it is indeed lacking in terms of plot progression and I think they could've worked on it a little more better to make the story more worth it... but overall it was decent.

Acting/Cast - 9.5, For an Idol drama it is really good. Acting is fine since most of them doesn't really include heavy scenes that requires more emotions. But I must say that even those scenes were executed really well. I'm satisfied with the Cast and their overall acting and synergy.

Music - 9.5, It was enjoyable, something that truly fits the energy and vibe of the drama. It's just that my preference is quite weird and I was quite sad about the intro not being a Ballad. Lol~

Rewatch Value - 8.5, It was fine. A drama I would watch again if someone asked me to watch it with them. There was nothing really remarkable about it so watching it once is enough.

Overall - 9.0, I would've given it an 8.5 but they were able to fix a lot of the parts i was unsatisfied with and brought lots of justice to the other CPs so I would still give it this rating. Overall feel of the drama is fine and nothing really much to criticize or pick-on with. I would just say that they could've lessen the scenes between FL and 2nd ML and instead gave more romantic scenes to the Main Leads. Cause, that's how it should be. Come on.

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A Heartwarming Trust & Loyal Companionship built thru Tough & Challenging Times.

SUPER RICH is having just enough and being contented of what you got while trying to nurture and improve what you have; at the same time taking good care of the people around you.

First thing first... The Value of this drama for me will forever remain on top. I always have high expectations for J-dramas and this piece didn't taint that any one bit. Instead, it even solidifies how I appreciate and think highly of J-Production as a whole.

At this point, I would like to say 'Always trust Japanese Production in any way or form' they don't only know what they're doing but they excel and are experts in every single aspects of it; specially with incorporating Life Values, Lessons and General World building processes and experiences.

Moving on with the Actors/Actresses, I was initially interested in this because of The Male Leads (Yass! I'm a big fan of Cherry Magic Hehe) but this drama overall proved me that everyone in this production deserved all the attention and love they can receive from us viewers. All of them excelled on their own crafts and executed their characters like no others with high expertise and accuracy.

I felt like having a real break by watching this story unfold episode per episode. Every tidbits of it made me think and realize a lot of things. Made me reflect and look back on my previous reliefs, beliefs and aspirations. It was a comforting drama that brought me reassuring warmth and comfort.— I literally reminisce of my past years while watching it and unexpectedly repented, regreted and swore to do much better moving forward.

One last thing is its unique way of presenting its ending trailers that can make you interested and eager to watch the coming episodes. This drama felt so original and new, like it was made to break those recycled plot twist by creating an unexpected outcome that no one can think of.

Story - 10, It was refreshing, full of warmth and has so much values to offer in every single area you can think of. A very well written drama that can make you admire the writers passion in making and creating such a masterpiece. It was full of different and contrasting stories that are united because of their passion and love for what they're doing and the people they're doing it with.

Acting/Cast - 10, Teremendous set of Cast who embodied their characters in perfect sync + Stellar acting that can easily move and convince the viewers by their raw emotions, expressions and flawless line delivery.

Music - 10, Probably my theme song for the coming months, I'm LSS. It has been a long while since I last felt deeply connected to an OST and it's always a fleeting feeling. I'm highly satisfied and is in love with the BGMs Used.

Rewatch Value - 10, Rewatching it a thousand times would never be an issue. Specially if you feel like you've lost your way and wanted to gather and build it back in a whole piece; this drama can be a great inspiration and motivation to do that.

Overall - 10, PERFECTION. This drama in General is a hidden Masterpiece that everyone should be watching. I will make sure to recommend it to everyone from now on. A truly refreshing and inspiring story to put someone's lost self back to track.

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Ants will be ashamed in comparison to how Ridiculously Sweet & Cheezy this drama is. ♡

It was beautifully wrapped and I can't stop my fascination and satisfaction on how well-created and produced this drama is. I got the bare minimum expectation for this due to its common clichè plot but I guess you can never judge a book by it's mere cover without checking what's actually inside and I gotta say that I LOVE it so much.

It started as an average drama but as it goes on and on it eventually showcases how good it is as a whole. It's like a medicine that will taste bitter and weird at first but will soonly shock you with it's sweet and enjoyable aftertaste.

It has provided several scenes that truly shocked me and even made me so overwhelmed to the point where I had to cover my eyes cause it felt so much for me to take. Those cheezy and cringy scenes that will make you jealous so bad is what I am talking about. Like, there's just so much of it in the drama and it made me feel like 90% of it is just them being so sweet and cuddly. Oh Gosh I cannot!! Anyways, let me move on and start the more serious analysis stuff cause i've been fanboying since the very start. HAHAHA~!!

The drama itself is like a cure that can remove your stress and bad mood like literally each episode has its own unique and lovely scenes that will make you forget time and space. It's one enjoyable production which has so much fun and enjoyment to watch.

At first, I was craving for a more competitive 2nd ML but then I realized that this drama doesn't need that. The ML is already enough with his possesive and adorable character that helps to make the whole Main Couple overflowing with love and chemistry. On the other hand I was so infuriated with Ran XiWei for being the badly badly deceiving bitch who always wears the same outfit. Does she have 1 outfit the entire time? or was her scenes shot on the same day? cause I really find that her clothes never changes.

One last thing, the kissing scenes is everywhere. They literally make out even during the most unexpected situations and I love it. Hahaha~

P.S. I love the 2nd Couple as well. They keep the story well-balanced and intact. I just feel like they need more screen time compared to what they've got with this drama or just give them a whole entire show. 😁

Story - 10, It started with the usual clichè set up but eventually shine by itself due to its unique plot and different execution of character build up. A drama that deserves commendation for not taking the usual tiring love story plot and even adding their own spice and twists to it.

Acting/Cast - 10, The actors acting and the way they execute their characters are great. I only have praises and adoration towards them in general and I must say that we've got a set of professional and stellar actors/actresses in this production.

Music - 10, The BGMs are so good and they fit this dramas overall vibe. I love the songs so much and as I always says "Pop-sweet songs and ballads can never go wrong".

Rewatch Value - 10, Despite the Clichè plot I must say that this drama will never be tiring to watch. It has its own taste and feel that can make you binge watch it even 2-3 times a row or Maybe it's just me? Lol~ This drama just hits differently and got me so obssessed with it. Haha~

Overall - 10, I would never have it any other way. I got complaints at first but as the story progresses you'll realized that they're presented for the whole shows sake and it worked out perfectly well. A drama that can quench your thirst and can bring your appetite back to its energetic health. Will Recommend for sure.

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Amazing Teamwork & Unconditional Bond Built through Disasters, Hardships and Misfortunes.

This is an inspiring story of 6 Young Adult with different backgrounds who happened to be in a team and was able to get through so many dangers, troubles and challenges that created indestructible bond between them and eventually turned out as the BEST TEAM there is.

This may seem to be a Feel-Good-Drama at first but finishing it changes my mind drastically after. This drama surely has its own Goofy, Quirky, Fun and Ridiculous sides but it also carries such important and heavy topics that are relevant to the world right now.

The Story made sure that they tackled and highlighted some of the most underlooked issues for decades now such as Women Emporment, Power Abuse and Poverty and I felt that they all did justice to all of it.

One thing I want to aplaud and commend the director, writer and everyone who have worked for this production is the way they deliver the entire story in such a unique and interesting way. I admit that this is one of the most Oversaturated Theme there is in the market but I must say that they're able to establish their own identity in it and made it Different, Fresh and New compared to all those production who share the same plot and theme.

A 'Well-Rounded' drama that deserves more views and recognition. HIGHLY RECOMMEND for sure~!!

Story - 10 Satisfying plot and twists incorporated with a lot of funny, tricky and entertaining scenes that can make its viewers stick their attention to it from the first episode till the very last. I felt so bad that it was ended in an 'Open-Ended/To Be Continued' way but never got to release its sequal years after its release. I want to watch more of their adventure together. Wishing for the best!

Acting/Cast - 10, Outstanding Performance from every actors/actresses of this drama. They all executed perfectly and I never felt bored and awkward with any scene. They even made the Romantic Scenes comfortable, easy and fascinating to watch considering how I usually feel awkward watching them.

Music - 10, The moment I heard the Opening theme I've already decided fhat I will like it. The Anime-sounding and Adrenaline-Vibe only highlighted the greatness of this production. Other Music/BGMs used are either good and decent as well so I got no complaints.

Rewatch Value - 10, I would definitely watch it again. Its just that I have a long list of dramas to watch and I can't afford to wait to watch all of them as well. BUT, If they suddenly announce the release of it's Season 2/ Sequel then I surely would. DEFINITELY.

Overall - 10, This is such an Amazing and Interesting drama that should be watch and enjoy by many people regardless of Age and Gender. 💕

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The Less tactical yet Peaceful and Self-Sufficient take of NIF ~!!

DON'T READ ANY FEEDBACKS, JUST WATCH AND BE IMPRESS! 100% -- DEFINITELY A MUST WATCH!!

Comparison between the NIF1 and NIF2 would never be Valid as it carries different plot execution and theme.

Honestly speaking I was kinda worried to watch this sequel because of the reviews I have been reading over it being less impressive and kinda fell short compared to it's prequel however watching it intently from its Pilot episode to its Finale has proven me that those feedbacks were wrong and is simply biased.

This drama shouldn't be compared to the NIF1 since they're simply two sides of a coin. They have a very different target when it comes to story plots and more.

This story highlighted how loyalty and righteousness should be carried out. In a sense where they're simply contented and grateful for what they currently have and is willing to give them up just to keep the peace and serenity in place.

Story - 10, No words needed. All you need to do is to sit, watch and enjoy. This is less confusing compared to how NIF was since I'm already familiar with its system and setup. The plot twist and story itself were not as tactical and strategic as NIF1 but it surely accentuate its uniqueness and the difference between the 2 season. Its very clear, precise and genuine.

Acting/Cast - 10, I know that it's a bit of a stretched but I love its cast so much. Huang XiaoMing, Tong Liya, Turbo Liu, Zhang Hui Wen and etc was able to deliver and express their characters emotions and characteristic in a splendid way that it deserves so much high praises.

Music - 10, Ballad Songs would never go wrong with my ears. The music itself enriches each episode for me and even provides additional drama and excitement towards the opening and ending theme. I actually enjoyed watching them all.

Rewatch Value - 10, No questions needed. It's a MUST WATCH and I will surely watch it whenever I feel like to. A masterpiece that didn't fell short or underwhelming in contradiction to those biased reviews I red firsthand.

Overall - 10, It deserved all the views It accumulates and MORE! Just don't Read Reviews and Immediately watch! It will give you a different feeling and vibe that will surely impress you and make you cry.

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Doting Parent? Entirely, more of Genuine Loving Parents~! <3

Let me be one of the boldest by giving it a PERFECT 10!

xx WATCH THIS DRAMA ×× PERIOD!

Honestly, I wasn't that fond and slightly worried when I first started this drama cause c'mon this type of story plot are always irrirating but Thank God! I unconditionally trust Japanese Production as a whole and they proved me right!

Japanese dramas tends to tackle and show the weirdest side of a story no one will ever imagine to see. They always brought those stories up and magically makes it unique and interesting. The greatest game changer of the overall drama scene. They may not be the best but they always does things magnificently without restraints. This may be a natural drama flow in Japan in General but their industry was such a big shock to me when I first fully dive into it. But as you may notice it gradually grew into me and was able to reach this point where I can just trust and watch.

Going back to the story... I must say that it is a 360° turn of the norms; this drama is more of a Father showing his love to his beloved daughter while making everyone around them learn and discover LIFE as a whole. He utmost guided and lead them by being an inspiration and a figure that's most of the times leading in a dorky way but also has his mature and well-experienced side.

Story - 10, It is a warm, interesting and humorous type of drama that is best fit for growing young adults. It presents different situations and scenarios dealt by a group of college students who're experiencing their FIRST TIMES after entering college/adulthood.

Acting/Cast - 10, High Praises! Japanese actors/actresses always had this unique way of doing acting and presenting them to viewers and they splendidly showed it in this drama. Cast is Perfect! I had so much fun watching them OMG! How i wish to have more scenes with Aragaki Yui; Nonetheless she still played such a vital role in this drama and everything felt just right and nice.

Music - 10, The Ennding Music is very idolish which I'm very familiar too so I enjoyed listening to it. It's sounds fun and very fitting to the theme of this drama. The other BGM inserts were also great. Nice editing!

Rewatch Value - 10, No one can argue about this! Just give me a sequel for their 3rd & 4th year im College and I'll be really grateful.

Overall - 10, No words needed!! I mean, when can you watch a drama that's completely different from the usual trend in the worlds drama scene? Drama industry as a whole is oversaturated with recycled plot twist that they got me exasperated often times. Again! WATCH THIS DRAMA!!

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Don't you dare lookdown or even underestimate Househusbands + Deserved more appreciation and views.

I have decided to write this review as I feel like this drama deserves more attention and appreciation.

This is such a feel-good & comical drama I never expected to enjoy. I started having doubts with its 1st episode but everything has gotten better and better all throughout as the story progresses.

I have always appreciate fatherly love on dramas and this is one of those that made me felt warm and comforted watching it.

It may seem corny and weird at first but it was indeed enjoyable and worth all the time I spent watching this piece.

Story - 9.5, Actually the story itself has nothing special in it and it's not even following any kind of direction. It's more of a day to day experience of a father striving to be a better househusband and each episode it offers something fun, new and comical.

Acting/Cast - 9.5, They all performed great. I mean there are a lot of lines which i felt like would be hard to be delivered (since it's so awkward) but they did just that and that made this drama so special. I even love the silent laughs from the Lady Boss whenever it felt like she over-acted her gestures. HAHAHA

Music - 9, The BGMs are decent and are on point. I even have the main song downloaded on my spotify. Da-Ice - Citrus. You all should give it a try.

Rewatch Value - 8, It is indeed good. But i probably wouldn't watch it anytime sooner since my drama list is piling up but it worths all the time. No doubt. 💯

Overall - 9, Just base on my review I'm sure I was able to rely my thoughts about how good and fun this drama is. A must watch!!

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Tear-Jerking Drama!! Tissue's a MUST. ~ Warm and Inspiring Fatherly Love. <3

I started this drama without any expectation in mind. It was listed as a recommendation from a friend who loves watching K-dramas but little did I know that I'll love it's entirety.

Story: Story wise I gave it a perfect 10 as the story never felt lacking and has kept with the hype till the end. The message of the drama itself made it extra special to me does convincing me to create this account and write a review so that it can be a reference to other avid-drama watchers to decide whether to watch it or watch it. Lol~

Acting/Cast: 10/10 even beyond that — I was never familiar with anyone (Well aside from the Father adult version since I have watched his other works countless of times) so i started this drama just to "Kill-Time" but the actors and actresses were all impressive and has exceeded my expectation. I'm even a big fan of Lee Dohyun now. 😁

Music: Simply 10/10. I got all the soundtrack on loop for weeks and is downloaded on my Spotify even for Offline listening. That should convince everyone. IF not you all should.

Rewatch Value: Definitely 10/10, IF not for the fact that I have tons on my pending watch list I would've watch it again after another drama or so.

Overall: 100/100 HAHAHAHA! I just love everything about this drama. 😁

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The Harmoniously Chaotic Li Household | The Ultimate formula in producing a Family Drama.

This is how you make a family drama!

This is the story which directors and writers should start using as a reference guide in creating Family dramas. It was flawless from the very beginning until the end. No plot twist left untouched and no main and lead cast (out of 12 combined, mind you) left behind.

This drama surprised me for how magnificent they are in utilizing each and every scene and cuts to their full advantage. I was even worried that they may not be able to cater every Li daughters love story (and if ever they did, it might be half-assed) but god was I wrong. They just didn't simply executed it with perfection but even added extra stuff such as flashback, timeskips, cool-off period, brother-in-law and/or Li sisters alliance antics and more. Not to mention how they decided to suddenly pull off that Li Son (She Cong) coming back to the story as the final pairing for their adoptive sister (Qiong Nu) during the last 2 episodes of the drama—that part still give me the feels even just by thinking about it. I almost give up hope for Qiong Nu because of how little the remaining episodes are but they still managed to squeeze her story in, make full use of their childhood bethrothal plot and give the story one last dramatic scene before it finally concludes.

The people of this production are the masters of resourcefulness and meticulousness. I am honestly out of words for how amazing and dedicated the production team of this drama are. I feel like aside from the actors/actresses they are those people who should be receiving all the high praises and love calls for how splendid they carried out this drama with precision until the very end.

I also want to commend this story for keeping its values and morals straight no matter how tough life can get. This is in relation to the fact that although this story is focused on marrying off every daughter of the Li household to successful men, they (Li Matriarch and Li Daughters) also made sure to stand up and fight for women's rights, well-being and reputation whenever they needed to. I love that they never condone behaviours that could harm anyone of them and if they have to tolerate, they will ensure that it won't reach the point where it could harm them beyond salvation; and if ever they reached that point, they will always make sure to fightback and counter attack as a defense mechanism and payoff for the injustice they had to go through. I wish that every women on this world can be like them...women who knows their worth and will never settle for less and any kind of unfair treatments and injustices.

In addition to the above, I appreciate that this drama promoted and highlighted monogamy. I really admire them for making the one (1) wife policy as one of the main condition for them to get married. I know that it wasn't like that for all the Li daughters marriage at first but I am glad that it was an idea they have firm stand on, and that no one from the Husbands dared to actually take a concubine (Geez! 2nd brother-in-law) as I don't think I would appreciate the story this much if someone actually broke that rule.

"With or without dowries we willl find good matches."

This also made me recall of this line said by someone from the Li daughters—That they value righteous men and would even marry someone poor but upstanding and hardworking if they have to. The underlying painstaking of women back in the days are truly heartbreaking. I'm really glad it wasn't like that anymore in this era.

I honestly wanted to talk about each one of the couples but I am afraid it will take me lofty pharagraphs to make me feel satisfied so I will just make a short description of what I like and admire about each one of them. HIHI! I mean, they all deserved it!

1st Couple (Li Shou Hua & Du Yang Xi) - This is a couple I was most worried the most because this is Shou Hua's 2nd marriage and I don't know how it will be carried out so thank heavens that they chose someone who appreciates her and is willing to look past her previous marriage (mature and broad-minded). I was even more surprised that Shou Hua's the one who had hang-ups...Like, Girl!!! You got no time for that, no men will understand and tolerate anyone who keeps on dwelling in the past.

2nd Couple (Li Fu Hui & Fan Liang Han) - The couple who pioneered and introduced us to this story. Something I wanna say is that I am happy that we don't have to deal with any other stupid antics of Fan Liang Han. He was indeed cute but his ignorance and inabiility to discern and read the situation infuriates me. Hahaha! So TYSM for making them the 1st couple to be introduced to this story because what's left for us to see about them for the succeeding episodes are their funny and adorable moments. They even gave us the 1st grandchildren of the Li Family. <3.

3rd Couple (Li Kang Ning & Chai An) - Our main golden couple. We all know and do agree about this, right? The moment I saw Wang Xi Yue on the cast, I knew for sure he's the main lead. But more than that, what I really like about the story of this couple is that even when they have the most number of screen time for this drama, it still feels like it was equally distributed and was just right. Maybe because their story built the foundation of this drama so it all comes out naturally but I still feels like it's because their story wasn't dragged out just to keep them on screen. Instead they have them appear everytime they can and have a chance to do so.

4th Couple (Li Hao De & Shen Hui Zhao) - The couple I didn't feel right at first but gradually grew on me because of their progress as individuals. The biggest challenge for this couple is not just their age gap but also SHZs stubborness. Li Hao De was to young and I know for sure that it would be tough for her to deal with Shen Hui Zhao so giving them the amnesia trope actually allowed her to introduce herself to SHZ and make him get to know her as a person. This also enabled SHZ to loosen up a bit that made him see a much broader horizon as he was not bothered by his guilt and emotional baggages for quite some time. A peculiar pairing I never thought would work but worked out perfectly anyways.

5th Couple (Li Le Shan & Yang Xian) - The Tom & Jerry of this show and the pairing I am attached to the most. As a Winwin (Dong Si Cheng) Fan since his debut in korea I feel extremely proud, amazed and stunned on how good his performance is in this drama. My cute little chick in a blink of an eye has became such a great actor who was able to carry himself up to be on the same level as the actors/actresses he's working with. It feels like I am watching a different version of him—a more mature and suave one in comparison to the sweet, adorable and timid one I used to know. My baby surely has grown so much throughout the years and this is a testament of that. So glad that he was able to portray and execute this character flawlessly while having the right amount of chemisty and synergy with Huangyang Tian Tian.

Last but definitely NOT the least is the Brother's-in-Law alliance. Isn't this the cutest most adorable alliance ever made? I find it extra entertaining watching them expand each time someone marries a Li daughter and meet everytime they're having problem with their wives. It was such a bliss to watch them gain members from only having Fan Liang Han & Chai An then forcefully recruites the other Brother's-in-law—Du Yang Xi to Shen Hui Zhao and finally, Yang Xian. Hahaha! I find it cute and admirable to see these established and capable men bend and concede to their wives not because they're afraid of them but because they're afraid to lose them. It's also funny how each one of them got these underdog redemption phase they all go through after almost losing their wives; so it has become a thing for them to value and understand their spouses to the point where they've built this alliance to help one another.

Story - 10, This drama is exploding with positivity and togetherness that you can't help but love them as the story progresses. Great narrative overall and this should be the new blueprint of making good and entertaining family drama. Extremely entertaining to watch.

Acting/Cast - 10, They've seriously casted such amazing artists who fits their roles very well. I love each one of them and it's really nice to see them all act together. They must have had fun filming their scenes together as the synergy feels great and is overflowing with positivity and glee.

Music - 10, The songs used for this drama are all good. It feels nice to hear them accompany each scenes they're used to and most of them are slow ballads, so that's a plus point for me as well.

Rewatch Value - 10, A highly recommendable drama. I honestly could've finished it within 2½ days but I have a work to attend to reason why it took longer.

Overall - 10, Is this even a question at this point? This is my new #1 most favorite chinese family drama overtaking "New Life Begins". Everything about this drama is a perfection to me that I would not mind watching it again after finishing it. Hahaha!

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A supposed wonderful love story shattered tragically by inexorable revenge. + Prepare your Hearts~

Just 1 piece of advice. If you ever encounter my review and is contemplating whether to watch this show or not due to its obvious sad ending; Then I highly encourage you to do so because you're about to miss a good drama if you don't!!!

I have always hated such tragic and sad ending stories ever since, and this is most probably the very 1st time I was not able to feel overly disappointed and irritated on how such story ended.

Even though this drama showed cruelty, betrayal and revenge over and over again, the entire context will just make you understand how and why they have decided to do it that way. I admit that I terribly hated it at first but eventually you'll realize how brilliant the writing of this story is and how well thought the entire drama is (story wise). Yes!! It may not be the most reasonable and logical plot you usually encounter out there but this story surely offered something new; it was an act of driving a drama in a complete misery without dragging and making the entire story non-sensical instead making it substantial and worthwhile.

To give you all more insights— The Male Leads' of this drama were all highly conflicted. The ML is highly driven by revenge and eventually greed that he's ready to take every possible step needed (even if it has to inflict inexplicable damage to his most beloved one) just to achieve his goal. While the 2nd ML was initially burdened by his supposed fate and responsibility that made him cause great pain to his loved one but immediately realizes everything and sorted to doing all his best to make sure that the FL won't suffer from any of it over again.

This drama can make you feel how grief and pain truly is in the most heartbreaking way. How sorrowful love can be. and how can revenge and vengeance ruin everything for you slowly but surely. The amount of anguish it can make you feel may be overwhelming at times but this drama was able to balance it by presenting lovely and bickering scenes from the Main Leads as well as giving us reasons why it has to be done in the first place.

One of the major issue I found over the Protagonists of this show is... ML lack the ability to express his feelings does making the FL even more indifferent from him. While the FL is simply too carefree, earnest and pure to even do something bad or even realize all the scheming happening around her; which causes their great misunderstandings and eventually grew them apart.

Story - 10, Up until this very moment I'm still thinking whether to give this drama a perfect 10 or not. One thing about this show is that, as you watch through it you'll realize the real purpose of the story and how it was created while thinking of the best possible outcome on how to make the story beautiful yet heart-wrenching. It may sound cruel and heartbreaking (cause it is lol) but that's also the greatest asset of this drama. If only they gave us happy ending. ><

Acting - 10, The set of actors and actresses on this show were really good. They all delivered their characters with such intensity and accuracy that you'll see yourself getting drawn to them naturally and effortlessly.

Music - 10, I'm so drawn to the Music in this drama. Specially those sad and dramatic scene inserts. I often find myself getting all emotional and teary-eyed about it. Kudos to the music and sound department.

Rewatch Value - 10 Unexpedtedly, I enjoyed this drama so much to the point where I don't feel any hatred and remorse after finishing it. I'll surely still watch it if given a chance and that's because of its overall good story progression and plot.

Overall - 10, Despite the sad ending and heartbreaking scenes, this drama proves that a good writing and script can cover and mend all that. It is a 1 in a million drama everyone should definitely watch. Don't get intimidated by its outcome and instead enjoy the long-ass-ride. I swear to god, it's all worth it~!!

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Sensual, Lustful and Arousing Making out scenes from the Main Leads~

Okay! come on, calm down. Lol~ I know some people might be weird-ed out by my Drama Highlight but when I think of something that left the most impact on me watching this drama I got nothing except for Yang Mi & Mark Chao's kissing and Making out scenes. Hahaha~

For someone who've watched tons of dramas with such heated scenes I must say that the way they deliver and execute them is by far the most utterly jaw-dropping and drooling among all. They exude the passion, devotion and very intense emotion that can make you feel differently. Hahaha~

P.S. I finished watching this drama 1 week before I complete the entire series. Hahaha~ So, apparently I was so busy with work that I can't watch the whole show in one go, so I ended up spoiling myself by fast forwarding, Jumping and Leaping through its scenes episode per episode on Youtube. So I watched this drama completely spoiled and aware of what's to come. The very first drama I felt impatient about. HIHI~

Anyways, let's move on and discuss some other things I love and some other stuff I felt like the production felt short of.

→ Likes...
×× Probably the way they kept Yang Mi's character look and feel proud and regal 80% of the time. The way her character was created is something that I love. Whenever Sujin tries to harm her and way she retaliate always satisfies the real-b*tch out of me. Like "Yes Girl feed her with humiliation" Hahaha~

×× Next is the side characters/couples. This drama just made sure that it is giving justice to almost anyone they start a story with. Most specially with how Zi Lan and Yan Zhi's story ended. It is really heartbreaking and saddening but that only shows how much the producer tries his/her best to end the other relationships they built to make sure that nothing is left hanging even after the drama ends.

×× Oh God, Here we are!! Zhe Yan && Bai Zhen's subtle Bromance, Kyahh! Aside from the Main Couple their cute-sweet-tiny moments gave me so much joy whenever they appear on screen. They're like an old couple who silently takes good care and pamper each other most of the time. I hoped to get more from them. T.T

→ Dislikes...
×× This is tough but I gotta say that the first half of the drama kinda bored me out. I felt like most of the early stuff could've been shortened and it would be more perfect. 58 Episodes is really a lot but it's all worth it. However I felt like they could've used some of the unnecessary fillers to give us Bai Qian && Ye Hua's story enjoying their time with A-Li. They really felt short in showcasing that cute and wonderful child.

×× Next is some questionable plot materials that felt odd & ridiculous. First is Ye Hua's custom-made prosthetic arm that shouldn't be useful but right after his Heavenly Trial in Mortal Realm he was able to use it instantly and even utilized it in fighting the Former Ghost Lord. Like, common! Second is how the Soul-gathering-lamp was broken after Bai Qian threw it. I mean, I know she's a High God but that thing is supposedly an old artifact that should've been sturdy and magical... So how? Third is the power scaling... Being on that position of High God means that you got prestige and insane power, right? yet most of Bai Qian's fighting scenes is simply lacking and unimpressive. I don't wanna pick on this but it just stood out like a sore-thumb and it truly bothered me.

×× Finally! The fight scenes in general. It was so underwhelming and unimpressive to the point where I'm quetioning how come how are they defeating their opponents with such slow and pathetic movements. This is one of the areas where this drama left a huge hole for me and made me quite disappointed.

Story - 9.5, I went through so much contemplation and consideration before giving this rating cause the drama is certainly not perfect but I felt like most of the things I find underwhelming about it doesn't necessarily affected the story in a bad way and I felt like although some of them do affects my mood while watching the drama I just can't discredit it for how well-made the main story is. It was still a brilliant plot that gave us so much character development and story progression.

Acting/Cast - 10, Definitely! I must say that they got one of the FINEST among the C-dramas I've watched so far. The artists in this drama are magnificent in their role and I never felt bothered by anyone's acting even one bit. Even the side and extra's felt so damn good. The set of artists casted in this production is really remarkable.

Music - 9.5, The Music started as SO-SO during the first half of the drama but eventually redeemed itself towards the latter half. Although I find 50% of this dramas BGMs as flat and unimpactful they were still decent and never affected my mood in a bad way.

Rewatch Value - 9.5, I would Probably skip some of the scenes on episode 10-20 but I'll still surely watch it nonetheless. This drama gave me so much emotion and feels watching it. A drama that gets better and better as you watch it.

Overall - 9.5, Considering the things I felt underwhelmed about... I feel like this is the perfect score I can give to this production as a whole. This drama is truly impressive specially with its story progression and its highlight scenes but I can never overlook some of its flaws that made me a little bored and dissatisfied. Overall A Great drama that depicted Passionate True Love even after several misfortunes and challenges.

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The most Scarred Female Heroin ever && 2nd CP nearly robbed the show~!

Definitely a Must Watch!

Although this drama is not perfect and has its own confusing flow, it surely catered and entertained me all throughout.

Main Flaw - What made it confusing is the fact that the change of reign were mostly off-screened and not all of the characters who were given a title actually appeared on the drama. For example, Prince Qi was never on screen and it took me so much research when the hell did he appeared and what he has done so far for me to know him. Same with how Li Shimin was just a Crown Prince then episodes after he's already the Emperor. Like, How? Where? When? It's very confusing to the point that you'll have to do your research to actually understand what's happening (Because they never explain it properly in the beginning).

Also, I felt so bad for Li Changge/Princess Yongning. It feels like she was there to be hit every episode and most of them are major injuries! Like who the hell survives that? Most of her wound were on her upper body and it made me wonder how did she made it till the end. 😅 Her Stubborness at one point irritated me but I guess this is just how the story goes and those events were necessary for her character growth. At the end, it has proven its worth as she's able to realized her aspirations and was able to free herself from revenge and grudges.

The Sceen stealer of the show!! The greatest CP of all Princess YongAn and Hao Du. Their character development was insane. I started this drama hating on Le Yan for being fragile, weak and a cry baby & Hao Du for being ruthless and unreasonable. But they turned out to be the Dark Horse of this drama. When everything's going north and south, their Couple Scenes stole the viewers interest and they succeeded in literally owning half of the show.

Story - 9.5, IF not only for it's confusing changes of reign this drama is easily a 10 even considering the plot holes and such. Nonetheless, It is a great watch and I truly enjoyed it.

Acting/Cast - 10, Top notched! I mean, Dilraba + Wu Lei + Zhao Lusi is already an all kill for me then they even added Liu YuNing and Alen Fang (Although his character's kind pathetic lol). I only got praises for the actors/actress because they all nailed it. I just wish they didn't use the Kissing Birds for Dilraba and Wu Lei's kissing scenes... Such a waste...

Music - 10, Epic! I love all of it's Soundtracks & BGMs. Like I always says "Ballad will never go wrong". Eargasm and very soothing.

Rewatch Value - 10, IF given a chance I would definitely watch it again and will recommend it to anybody who got interest to such genres. An enjoyable piece.

Overall - 10, despite the plot holes it is an easy 10. No arguments needed. This show just served its purpose and that is to give great entertainment to its viewers. It is indeed a good show to watch.

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I was annoyed at Xiao Chun Hua at some point.. SGQY is the MVP~!!

This drama has a clear plan layed out well but I find it irritating at some point. However, I can't discredit it for such petty reasons since I still enjoy it as a whole.

The first few episodes made me bored but it was able to pick up it's own pace. Anyways, I think it's also because of my mood that time so I never really treated it as a boring drama at all.

Moving on lemme just pin-point/highlight some things I was particular with this story...

× Love-Hate feelings for the FL for being so idealistic and righteous.
× Shangguan QiuYue's Unconditional, Selfless and genuine love for Chunhua made me go soft all of the time. He got some weird yet straightforward way of showing his affection that made the story extra lovely and fun to watch.
× Xiao Bai exudes so much Papa's boy Vibe for me. His idea always abides to his father/clans teachings and it made me feel sour of his character.
× Leng Ying killing Feng Cai Cai's father could be a great drama twist that I anticipated for it so much but turned out to be a great missed. They really try hard to preserved its light-hearted mood to such extent where plot holes arises.

Anyways, Still a Good drama to watch. I finished it longer than usual because of my crazy schedule but it's still worths it.

Story - 9.0, They tried so hard to keep it light-hearted that it misses some great drama plot opportunities and that leads to some questions and flaws rising one by one. I was never particular of such scenes but I felt disappointed that they didn't fully utilize it considering it has long 40 episodes.

Acting/Cast - 9.5, Acting are really good and convincing same with how the cast executed their characters. It's just I have some distastes towards some characters. Which is something personal.

Music - 10 Great choice of Music. I specifically love the Fun Narration with the opening theme and the insert songs were also good.

Rewatch Value - 9.0, Still deserving of such high score cause It simply showcases a lot of good points as well. I can never mistreat/misjudge a drama just because I hate some pieces of it.

Overall - 9.5, I honestly wanted to give it a 9.0 rating but Shangguan Qiu Yue saved this whole production for me. He's the MVP of this drama as a whole. A male lead who's reasonable, tactical and loving.

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Venturing into the Eternal Darkness to claim their mortifying death | The Wedding Ceremony ㅠㅠ

"The end of this world is definitely not darkness" - Yang Yitan

First, I just wanna say that the climax and ending ruined the story for me. Like, how could they romanticize and try to rationalize the ending as if its the best? I am so sorry if I'm a sucker for happy endings but this dramas ending just wouldn't do it for me.

I don't know how else I can start this review aside from expressing my disappointments utowards this drama's climax and ending...

The story started great—promising, specially since they have Liu Shi Shi but dang! I did not expect them to pull off such ludicrous climax and such a tragic ending! It feels like the information and reminders they accumulated from travelling in the future didn't taught nor benefited them at all. A wasted opportunity—specially towards the Mask Group's team members.

I want to dissect its ridiculousness so let's start with the Climax a.k.a the ultimate battle (whic they've been preparing for eversince).

They came 20 years in the future, was warned of the demise they'll suffer but still ended up defeated in the most humiliating way. /Sighs/ Huh! Sorry not sorry but I wouldn't be this agitated if they've "at the very least" put up a decent and honorable fight, however, not even a bif of their confrontation with the Demon Fox was decent. They literally went there, got the most weak-willed members controlled to kill each other. What infuriates me the most are their "self-sacrificing" acts! Oh, please! I didn't watch this show to see such foolishly altruistic display from y'all.

- Zhang Zheng's death is unacceptable. I love Qing Muyuan but her being controlled was just so frustrating and disappointing. Her sacrificial death felt like a well deserved aftermath.

- Li Quzhou getting manipulated after being told that he was the only survivor of the Mask Group from 20 years in the future irks my patience very much! Did he even think it through to prepare?

- Li Zizai's death was completely wasted in all honesty. He went there to face their enemy but he ended up fighting his brother and even sacrificing himself to save him. I really hate sacrifices specially for those people who doesn't learn and undeserving. Life exchanging talisman my ASS!

- Yang Yitan... oh man! I don't even wanna speak about this person. I have immense disappointment towards him. I expected so much from him given that he was warned directly by Mu Mie and even went personally in the future. He doesn't only killed Wangquan Zui but also killed Deng Qi Yue. I just cannot with this character.

- Dongfang Qin Lan - Lastly, oh man finally! I got so much to say about this pampered kid. I adored her character halfway through but I still don't get how useless of a character she is. During the Yang Family's conflicts, she was told to stay on guard for any possible dangers. However, she only contacted Huai Zhu after almost everything had happened and it's too late for Mu Xiao Wu to even be rescued. Like, Girl? Where are you? What are you doing? Grr! Not to even mention how she performed after Huai Zhu let her escape. She can't just make anything done. An unreliable person.

×× Moving forward because I will be ranting non-stop if I don't. Lol! ××

Chemistry & Synergy of the casts is the greatest selling value of this drama for me. All the pairings have their own interesting stories and are all visually attractive. If only they're not a sucker for tragedy. Hayyss...

CGI, Colour Scheme and Costumes were all great too. I love how their costumes complemented each one of characters and I also appreciate how the CGI looks great all throughout. Special mention to the Masks worn by the Mask Group. Love them ♡ Except from Wangquan Hong Ye's... Well I gotta say that it has become his trademark which makes the show more fun to watch, so I will just give where the credit is due. Haha~ But hey! At least he got a beautiful and intricate one towards the end thanks to Huai Zhu.

Lastly, I wanna dedicate this part to Liu Shi Shi to appreciate how insanely attractive and incredible she is. ♡ This show is truly a flaunt of how effortlessly beautiful and amazing LSS. From her fluid exhibitions to her precise and flawless fighting choreographies. Hoping for her to star in more Wuxia and Xiaxia dramas.

P.S. I also want to commend Zhang Yunlong for his outstanding performance after the Mask Group was almost entirely obliterated. His acting and emotions greatly resonates as I can feel the excruciating pain and trauma he was going through after it all happened.

Story - 8.5, The build up was good and although I think they lack the cliché interactions, I feel like the leads "July 7th rendezvous" made up for it all. I would say that the direction leans towards maturity and being dependable storywise. The only unfortunate thing about this drama is how the climax was done and oh god, the ending!

Acting/Cast - 10, From the main leads, to the supporting roles and even down to the guest roles were all satisfying! A star-studded show (I mean they have Neo Hou and Peng Xiaoran in it). Let's not even talk about the acting here, they delivered and nailed it.

Music - 10, I really love the songs as it triggrts the emotions necessary for the scenes they're played on. Songs used are all beautiful and melancholic. Just thinking of it is making me visualize LSS's carefree and dying scene— Which is brutal as I am imagining them both at the same time. Huhu

Rewatch Value - 8.0, I don't think I can watch this again as a whole. But watching LSS's part is of course, a non-argumentative for me. She made me reconsider on giving this considerably high rating.

Overall - 9.0, Although I detest the climax, I would still say that I enjoyed the story and the journey they went through. I even grown to understand the ending and why it was necessary for them to go all through that extreme anguish. A drama in all honesty if you do not consider how foolish the climax was written.

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A combo of bad writing & terrible direction + A blatant disregard to basic palace norms & etiquettes

Welcome back to me! Lol. So after a total of 83 days, I finally completed this one hell of a ridiculously challenging drama. And I would say "Whoah! That's a LOT". I don't even know where to start at this point.

Anyways, let me start this by going through the most problematic aspects of this production as a whole, and that is...the Direction and Writing itself—Dang! I can't even count how many times I complained about how bad both are throughout my entire experience of this drama. It's a combination of bad writing and amateur direction which resulted into a complete chaos. A terrible, ludicrous and disgraceful show to be very honest.

One thing I cannot understand is how are people giving this a Perfect 10 when it doesn't even deserve an 8 or 9, more so a 10!? Like, the heck are those people thinking? This drama feels like a food you want to throw away after taking a big bite of it expecting it to be delicious but turned out to be one of the nastiest food you have ever tried so far. I got fooled so bad by the good reviews and the fact that Jeremy Xu is here. I definitely did not expect him to have this kind of stupidly absurd drama on his arsenal. This production did him dirty! No wonder he's decided to retire. Geez!

The story per se maxed the hell out of my patience and drained every little piece of tolerance I have had stored as a back up. One of the MDL reviews I read stated that they finally matured after the first 10 episode and from then on, has started acting more matured and attentive. BUT I am here to counter that! Like what the hell does that person meant by episode 10? I was on Ep.26 and is still complaining on what is the director and writer thinking while supposedly directing and producing this drama? 85% or more of the events that's transpired does NOT make sense at all. The direction was straight out BAD! It was like a scratch paper of an amateur director trying various things to gain experience. It was not even bare minimum, it was lower than that—a total lackluster and disappointing show.

This drama is in a competition against itself on how ludicrous it is. Each and every episode, something absurd always happen—like several times!! Which never failed to surprise me and got my eyeballs rolling non-stop each time. It's fascinating how can it topple its previous episodes on that specific category every single chance it gets, which made me grief so hard on how ridicuously unrealistic and nonsensical those scenes are! Its consistency on that entire area was bewildering to the point it has become disgusting over time.

Another major aspect I can't bear to overlook because of how deliberate it was are the times they just do not conform to the Palace rules and etiquettes. Few examples are:

× Ye Ning Zhi (FL) arguing with the Empress even when she's just a Maid at that time.
× Not bowing to both the Emperor and Empress as if they're of the same status and even suddenly leaving their presense without proper "Farewell" salute/bow.
× The multiple occasions where she acted on her own whim as if she's not on the palace grounds and many more.

I mean, I understand that they want her to portray this lively, free-spirited and vibrant character but she just went too far that it has become an impertinent and insolent action as time passes by. I am sure all people in their era knows how different the Royal Palace is and how you should be "Treading on thin Ice" while you are there but she's different. She doesn't seems to care about all that and I guess the Director wanted her to appear as someone "Unique" but to me she's more of an ignorant and mischievous person who went to the palace to get killed. She was clumsy, careless and doesn't even follow the common rules. She would have died already if it was on a different "Proper" period drama. Her writing got so exaggerated that I feel frustrated and irritated watching her.

The way it was presented to us/viewers seemed like they meant to do it that way. Maybe to stand out or something? I don't know if it's some kind of marketing strategy and/or promotion to gain publicity but surely they captured my attention...in the most awful way. I mean, I understand negative publicity is still publicity. However, I believe there should be a limitation to that...right?? 1-2 times is alright, 3-4 is fine, 5-6 a bit much, 7-8 excessive, 9-10 overdoing it but 11-20 and even more? Isn't that just straight out being rude and stupid? This drama's such an insult to those intellectually analytic people. It's as if they've abandoned their common sense and have decided to go on with this drama without considering such things, which is techinically the most important basic ethics out there. Oh God!

Lastly, is the incompetent Emperor who never fails to disappoint till the very end. He's such a disgrace that watching him infuriates me. Also, it's funny how Ning Zhi feels like the one running and front lining the palace against the Royal Princess because both the Emperor and Empress are ill-tempered and rashed! Hasty and doesn't do much thinking when they do things.

Overall, I would say that this production meant to showcase the growth of the Female lead—as someone who rises from the lowest rank to become a spectacular figure head; and they accomplished that at the very end but at the expense of ruining the entire context of the show because of the foolish route they've chosen to proceed with to finish this drama.

Story - 5.0, I am still trying to give credits (Happy Ending + the healthy relationship between the Empress Dowager, Empress and Imperial Consort) where it's due at this point. But aside from all that this drama can be categorized as nasty trash. The way it disrupted, disregarded and ruined all the basic common knowledge in the Royal Palace will forever leave a foul taste on my mouth. Unacceptable!!

Acting/Cast - 7.0, I got no issue with the cast, their acting otherwise made me feel some things a lot of times. I do not know if they were merely following the directors guidance and instructions but most of them acted as if this is some kind of a "Role" they're trying hard to play. I mean, the acting was there but the obvious effort to deliver it was very evident all throughout, which threw me off countless of times. P.S. I am not used to Jeremy Xu being all smiley and playful at times so seeing him here brings me utter joy and fascination.

Music - 9.0, Honestly, the only thing I truly love about this drama is the OSTs used. Opening Song is sorrowful which helps set the mood of the drama + the insert music on each scenes are neatly done too. I just want to include this here as well...Dubbing reminded me of Chinese drama's decades ago which are always obviously dubbed.

Rewatch Value - 1.0, NOPE. NEVER! I will never put myself on the same situation again where I would lose my passion and appetite in watching dramas just because I stumbled upon a ridiculous nasty one.

Overall - 5.5, Considering everything, this is the best I could give for this drama as a whole. The story could've been promosing if they didn't incorporated so much nonsense and did not blatantly go against the basic norms. I can never recommend this drama to anyone. This is definitely one of the toughest drama for me to finish. I endured a lot. Geez! Never again.

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