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I do wish we could see a slight romance trope in male-centric dramas. I definitely don’t mind it if it’s done well... just look at Legend of the Condor Heroes. Huang Rong’s character was both lovable and important, and the same goes for many other classic wuxia dramas.

But with Tang Feng, her character is really annoying. You’re saying her injuring him is just a classic trope and shouldn’t be hated, but I think it comes down to how the character is written. In female-centric or romance dramas, there’s often this pattern of people hating the male lead just because he’s cold and arrogant. In the end, it’s all about the way the characters are crafted.

Out of the dramas you mentioned, I’ve only watched Blood of Youth. To be honest, the romance in that drama felt pretty unnecessary.... it didn’t really add anything to the story. But ,I didn’t hate it either.

No one is really shipping Qiu Shui with any of the other male leads. As for Tang Feng, her personality was pretty unlikeable at first, especially with the way her character was introduced. She injured Qiu Shui for no reason, just because she lost a bet. But in the recent episodes, we’re starting to see more depth to her character.

Jiao Liqiao is atleast fun to watch 😭😭

I really can’t stand Song Ming Zhu. It’s obvious Liu Sui Feng has no interest in her.... he’s rejected her multiple times, even with a disgusted look on his face. Yet she keeps creeping around, desperately trying to win his favor like a total simp. I have a feeling she might end up harming Tang Feng.

As for Tang Feng, I’m not hating her anymore. I get her personality now.... she’s just hot-tempered. I actually liked the little conversation she had with Qiu Shui, though I’m still not shipping them.

Honestly, no other C-drama I’ve seen has fight choreography like this. The most impressive part is that it truly feels like wuxia. They could have easily relied more on internal energy battles, but they didn’t ... instead, there’s real wire work, and it looks amazing.
Cheng Yi is performing exceptionally well in this. I actually thought he’d be playing a more mischievous role, but this drama is quite serious.... even more so than MLC. It almost feels like watching Li Xiangyi again...

I really, really like the beautiful sceneries in this drama. It doesn’t feel low-budget to me at all everything looks gorgeous and well put together. Honestly, there’s so much beauty in every frame, I can’t see what people are even complaining about.

Aren’t you all tired of watching romance dramas? Seriously, how many romcoms have been released this year? Every other drama is the same recycled romance! And yet people keep asking, “Is there romance?”
What’s worse is that some of you are bashing this drama without even finishing the first episode! Have you ever even watched a proper wuxia drama? Since when do you get the entire story handed to you in the first six episodes? Wuxia takes time to build the relationships, the world, the conflicts. If you don’t have the patience for just six episodes, then maybe this genre isn’t for you.

The pacing here is actually perfect. Ming Ming is adapting to the world he’s been thrown into, and that takes time, his childlike personality, his pure heart, the way he carries himself it’s beautiful to watch. Seeing Cheng Yi portray such a side is a complete surprise for me...

So , just drop the drama if you’re not interested. Nobody’s forcing you.

Same here! Whenever other dramas announced their airing dates, I was just like, “Okay… but when is it time for FSH?” 😭 I was really so sad that I even stopped watching the other dramas on my plan to watch list. This is actually the first time his drama is getting proper promotion 😭..

Finallyyy it’s here!!! 💚💚💚 Honestly, I don’t care about the story, the production, or whatever people are calling hype. I’ve been waiting for this since the day they announced Cheng Yi as the lead, and this has been the most anticipated drama of my year only because it’s CY!
The buzz exists because it’s CY, and even around 60 brands are sponsoring it because of him. I just hope everyone watches it without expecting some “groundbreaking” stuff, just let CY surprise us and enjoy his amazing acting.

When will Cheng Yi start filming his next drama? If FSH, FSMM, and VOA air one after another, we might have nothing left to watch next year. 😭😭

Just like you, I was first drawn to him because of his performance, then completely charmed by his off-screen personality through his interviews and Hi6. He’s such an incredible actor. When I first watched L&R, I was impressed by how effortlessly he portrayed pain in so many scenes. I loved everything about that drama and his performance in it.

But it was MLC that truly showcased his full acting range. Every scene felt like a gem, and there wasn’t even the slightest trace of his previous roles it was like watching a completely different person.
That’s when I officially became his fan 💕💕💕.
and now, well, I’m totally obsessed 💚💚💚😁

This drama is wuxia, not romcom.

I still haven’t given up hope on Hero Legends.... like deep lurk aired after 5 years... so there’s always a chance.

Most likely it’ll air in Q4 2025 or Q1 2026..

If everything goes smoothly, we’ll be getting two dramas this year.. FSH and VOA..
yeah! I really miss seeing him on screen 🥲....

Every other newcomer seems to be doing the same kind of dramas these days. Personally, I’m just really glad that Cheng Yi has moved past the idol actor phase and is now being recognized as a more serious actor.

Honestly, how many male-centric dramas are we even getting these days? 😭 So few.

I’d also love to see Cheng Yi in a comedic role. But definitely not in a romance.... I’ve had more than enough of that genre already.
If I ever feel like watching him in one, I can always go back to L&R or IS.

Even though that’s how I feel... 😅 I’ll still end up watching whatever Cheng Yi acts in, no matter the genre. I don’t really mind.... if it’s him, I’m in!

I’m not trying to compare male and female characters in ancient settings.... anyone, regardless of gender, can be skilled and intelligent at a young age. That’s not the issue.

What bothers me is how these female leads are always portrayed as 100% flawless. It just feels very unrealistic.

If you’ve seen Long Ballad, that’s a great example of how it should be done. It’s clearly a female-centric drama, and the FL is shown as a capable, military-trained woman with impressive skills. But at the same time, she makes plenty of poor decisions, and her actions have consequences. You can actually see her grow as the story progresses , and that growth comes from experience, not just talent.

Being skilled is one thing, but being experienced is something else entirely.

It's not really about feminism.... the issue lies in how female leads are written. In almost every historical drama these days, the FL is portrayed as a 16 or 17-year-old who somehow manages to solve complicated cases and handles complex political power plays like she has decades of life experience.

And it’s not just a one-off—it feels like every new drama is following the same formula. The FL is always flawless, bold, emotionally detached, yet somehow an expert at everything. Meanwhile, the ML just ends up becoming her shadow, with little to no character depth of his own.

Have you watched Story of Pearl Girl or Flourished Peony? 🙄
In both dramas, the female leads are completely career-focused It’s all about ambition, business, romance feels like an afterthought.
These days, almost every drama is female-centric .... the entire focus is on the FL her career, her revenge, her ambitions. Family always comes first for her, she’s a successful merchant or something equally powerful… and it’s the same pattern over and over again. This drama is no different from the rest ... the only difference is that it includes a mystery element with case-solving. As usual, the male lead falls first, while the female lead stays completely unaware and too focused on her work but it’s still watchable...