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You bet! I'd give this one 100/10 should it contain even the slightest bit of romance I wish for. But then again, I'd be satisfied even if it doesn't, just as long as FL doesn't treat ML as some money making machine, it's all good. However, I'm hoping beyond hope that my, that our hypothesis about this one turns into reality. It'd be so great to see a big age gap noona drama in so long.

Honestly, till now, I still can't figure out why many people are so against noona romance, most especially if it's the one with big age gap. What? Is it forbidden? Even during the ancient times, there were emperors who married older women. It's wasn't a crime then, so why should it become one now? In this era? I can't believe people are still with that discriminating mindset!

You're definitely not the only one who thinks the SML doesn't have chemistry with any of the actresses he's been paired with thus far, I agree with you on that. I would have dropped 18 again if it wasn't for Lee Do Hyun and Kim Ha Neul's amazing chemistry. I just hope he's not too bad in this one!

Well, my opinion might deviate from others. Personally, I think there's nothing wrong should their relationship blossomed into romance. If a middle aged man can marry a lady in her 20s, and the world deems it okay, then there's nothing stopping a woman from finding her happiness. I'll be rooting for them should romance ever blossomed between the two, just as long as she breaks away from her marriage, and it's not an affair, then all is fine. "Whether it's in love or career, age should, must, and is not a limiting factor. Age is but a number used to make humans come to the reality that they are not who they used to be." But of course, others might not agree with me.

Indeed, I've watched the FL and ML in quite a number of dramas, and they were really great, they slayed their respective roles. Really looking forward to this one!

Some directors never learn. But then again, they're doing great, but I just wish they'd put us into consideration before concluding a drama with an unnecessary heartbreaking ending.

You bet, I love noona romance dramas. Most especially, when the plot and storyline is beautifully executed, it makes my day.

Indeed, Wonderful World was a Pandora box even though I hoped it had some romance, but it eventually didn't. Anyway, I'm here for the casts. More importantly, for the engaging storyline. I have no doubt that the acting is going to be top tier. I know it cuz I've seen the leads acting in quite a number of dramas.

I'm still holding on to that hope of this one having a miraculous romance blossoming out of nowhere!!
I almost forgot, happy new month, pal❤️

"Theme of FL empowerment"? I don't think so. I'd bet it's because they think people tend to remember dramas with heartbreaking endings more than the ones with happy endings.

I am hoping beyond hope there's romance, even if it's a slight one!

Exactly, these screenwriters and directors thinks they know what the audience thinks and want. But the reality is, they don't. It could have had a happy ending, but they just had to twist it into a sad one.

Ok, I'll take your word for it.

Indeed, "wèishénme"! Most ending of dramas these days gets frustrating to the point where I find myself asking "why?"
I really don't know what's going on in the head of some screenwriters and directors. I really don't know why they twist the ending of dramas.

Nice review. Indeed, sad endings are not the best. However, in my opinion, I think they reflect reality. In Duanwu's case, YZJ's death was unnecessary if you're to ask me. It doesn't add to the story. Plus, their romance is not what I'd refer to as the best cuz it's kinda toxic. Loved your review though, it's beautifully written.

I'm really glad another person agrees with me, this drama resonated with me so, so much!

Melancholia, Our Blooming Youth, Chicago Typewriter. The listed dramas have some really matured love which I can't help but be impressed each time I think about them. I'd recommend you to watch melancholia first, it's so damn emotional and interesting. Let me know if you've watched the ones I recommended so I can recommend some other ones. I have a full pack of rec to give you.

Aww, so was it a game changer for me. That's the first ongoing online kdrama I watched. Previously, I usually binge kdramas when they've completed airing, but this one had me on my toes. It's damn interesting. Even Netflix acknowledge its superiority back then cuz it went all the way to the top trending dramas both domestically and internationally. AOS is a drama among thousands 💞💖💓 Loved it!

I'll add Vagabond and Mr Sunshine to my ptw list, plan on watching this winter

Aww, thank you💞
You've added all that I couldn't add to my review. Yes, regret is very tormenting, and it all comes down to "what if, if only, if I had not, if I had." I know its torment cause I've been through it. Huo Zhan Bai and Xue Zi Ye's relationship could have had a better ending if they put their happiness first, if only they didn't care too much about the world, then it could have been a happy ending. I had to use my tissues during the last few episodes💔 Snowy Night Timeless Love is an emotionally beautifully drama, it has its happy moments, and so the sad ones

Yeah, I saw your profile. Indeed, I must say, "you've got excellent taste," Alchemy of Souls 1&2 is also my top 1 favourite drama of all time. Moon Lovers is among one of my favorite political kdramas. In Moon Lovers, ML and FL had a very tragic love story. They loved each other but couldn't be together. In the end, they got separated forever. It's so heartbreaking 💔 These kind of dramas are what I call "tragic but beautiful masterpiece."
You mentioned Mr Sunshine and Vagabond, are they interesting dramas? If they are, I'll take your words for it and add them to my watchlist.

I get where you're coming from, that's precisely why I poured my emotions into writing the review for this one. Indeed, a beautiful but emotionally scripted drama💖💔 I also share the same feeling as you do. When I completed I'm this one, only a question was running through my mind and it's just one word, "why?" It's beautiful but heartbreaking. It's so sad to see what could have been a happily ever after relationship end tragically. But then again, not every love get to have a happy ending. I saw you gave this one a perfect score, that shows you enjoyed it more than I did. So glad my recommendation could help.
Looking forward to the next drama that's going to make us teary eyed.

That's great!!

Are we getting all 8 episodes at once?

Aww, thanks for your kind words, friend. I couldn't reply earlier cuz I was busy with some stuffs. Just opening MDL, and seeing your comment. Yes, indeed, the first main reason I gave this drama a high rating of 9/10 is because of Park Shin Hye's excellent performance.

Exactly, I didn't find those scenes where she's punishing the murderers and making them feel the torment inflicted on their victims. Yes, that's just how it is, a murderer would ask for mercy and leniency when been made to go through the same pain his/her victims went through, but has forgotten the fact that once upon a time, his victim was also in the same situation, begging for mercy and leniency. I loved the law of Justitia so, so much, Tit for Tat is the best law to use against murderers!

I didn't expect Shin Hye's performance to be this awesome, but it actually exceeded expectations. A massive applause to her 👏👏

Again, thanks for carefully reading and analyzing my points. It means a lot to share our views, even though our ratings for this one differs!

Exactly!

Yes, overlooking LR's past is the key to enjoy this wonderful drama. Past is past, it's only the present that matters, don't you agree?

My first drama of Lu Si was "The Romance of Tiger and Rose." She's amazing in that one, she slayed her role. Plus, her chemistry with Ding Yuxi was undeniable! She's really a great actress, there's no doubt about it!