After rewatching I have one doubt. Spoiler ahead👇🏻
Dongfang Qingcang's "sacrificing plan" (before their wedding) was like this: make her stop loving him, so she'll throw Bone Orchid out and leave so even if they lose the war she won't be affected. Xunfang had to take that Bone Orchid and use Chidi's soul to unlock 100 000 soldiers. But he took Xiao Lanhua to those soldiers and gave her Chengqin so she can kill herself. I know she asked by herself but Xunfang was absolutely aware what his brother thinks ab it and what he wanted to do. Also it looked like he himself has started to respect her. Yet unblinkingly took her to her death and then reported to Dongfang Qingcang he failed to release the soldiers. Was Xungfang just that bad or did I miss smth?
20 minutes in and fl is already creeping me out trying to act all cute, do people not notice when the acting is…
Exactly like Zii3 has said. This behaviour just fits the character. Can't help it. And it get's better with time, the first episodes are the worst regarding that matter.
HOWEVER, it's a really great comedy fairy tale with character's evolutions and interesting side stories. To be honest when I had started this drama for the first time, I dropped it not finishing the first episode 😅 Some time later I tried once more and I loved it! It happens to me from time to time that the first episodes of fantasy Cdramas feel kinda boring and slow, but later they turn out as little gems (not always ofc). This one might not have the best special effects you've seen and on the other hand have strange head accessories (poor Changheng) but it's def worth watching. I've just rewatched it for the third time 😃 The OST and BGM are also very pleasing.
P.S. Watch out for some subtitles, many available have some💩 like "I have the soul of King Kong" (ep 2)😂 I know Netflix has "Vajra", but it's not like they have the licence for every country...🤷🏻♀️
What a great, heartwarming drama🩵 I really enjoyed it and highly recommend. Love to see the second season, because it feels unfinished - or maybe it's just me wanting to see more of it😅
Just one thing.... how I wished it wasn't the case of 30 years old guys playing highschoolers💀Don't get me wrong, they're wonderful actors. But we see 16? 17? yo characters, acting like ones but with grown men's physique. It clashed so much esp with Liu Dong Qin.
The plot is pretty flawless. Though it's making me curious why we get brothers-but not-real-brothers trope in every other drama? 😅
Oh and another one, but I might be niggling;) Or just found a poor copy. It's the sound. I enjoy listening to dialogues - and probably Ch-dramas I became picky - and here from time to time screams on the screen where too loud and unpleasant, I had to volume down in general, ending up not hearing most of it.
I don't know why but I'm agonizing. I really want to watch this drama, I don't think it's crap, yet it totally fails to spark my interest😅 I watch 1ep for 2-3 daysXD Maybe Zhang Zhe Xu doesn't fit this role (imo)? Maybe the plot is stripped-down? Not sure, but the 5th ep awaits me and I will finish this drama!
Nah, just because it's not your cup of tea doesn't make this drama "ridiculously overrated". This drama…
Relax, I've only shared my opinion and I know when I don't like smth bc it's "not my cup" or for other reasons. You've missed "HERE", it's ridiculously overrated HERE. OK, I could admit for someone it might sound like I meant smth around 4 - which is not the case. Maybe I got dragged by general overemphasising in the cyber world ;) 7 < 8 would be fair. Definitely rushed ending with quick killings didn't help. Do you know why it got cut? And it's not the case of "not being my cup" bc I like historical, political and not focused on romance dramas. It just doesn't mean I have to be a fan of every single one like this, right? There were no big mysteries, everyone's goals were revealed. I'm not sure what ab the acting bc in general it's decent, at some points even great, but there were also moments when it felt off, artificial. Sporadically though.
Lastly, on MDL there's a problem with rating bc ppl can rate even before the drama ends which quite often leads the rating to skyrocket. And seeing almost 9 I think: wow, it has to be great, night marathoning type and worth rewatching. The Prisoner of Beauty has no rewatch value for me.
Quite OK, but ridiculously overrated here😱 When I see many ppl commenting they've loved it while skipping some parts they didn't care about, I get the idea why it's almost 9 starts😅 It'd be 6,5 from me, but rate it as 6 for balance.
Nothing superb, Manman's voice was irritating me for the whole 36 eps. She was half-whispering ALL THE TIME. The only thing I really liked is how slowly supportive they were to each other, overcoming the past grudge, reaching the point of mutual trust at the end🧡
yes, but this one is an exception. cause the whole voice cast is korean, plus is linked to kpop and kactors
A very stupid exception. I remember wanting to add a movie with Asian cast - sorry I forgot the title^^" I only know I had strong belief it should be on this site. But the production was from a country MDL hadn't accepted. I swear I'll be thinking hard to recall the title to be more specific🙏🏻
That hit hard...Another great, touching Korean show, however I vowed if they *spoiler* again, I won't watch another…
...if they'll kill an important character and make it emotional roller for a long time. I get that ppl die, esp when they're older, but I don't want to see it as core point in EVERY Korean series*💀 *every that's not flat as a disk, only ab romance, without even comedy.
That hit hard... Another great, touching Korean show, however I vowed if they *spoiler* again, I won't watch another Korean drama in this year. And AGAIN there's was no tag for it, while in general there're many various tags on this site, that at some point it's spoilering.
And I'm not watching more Korean shows in 2025 💀
P.S. Also, I think "healing" tag doesn't fit here. I've seen healing dramas, bitter-sweet etc. but after watching this, I'm not healed at all.
I feel wheezythew8ve😅 Some interpunction might've helped. Nonetheless why do hate rookie actors? Every one has to start, at some point. I like to see new faces not the same ones all the time.
That was great! Better than I've expected. Sure there're religious references, therefore if someone feels uncomfortable with that, might want to skip this title. IMO there was no disrespectability. I just notice it is or becomes to be a trend in Korean fantasy to put "satan" as the male lead - is that supposed to be a new CEO or smth?😂
However the cast has covered up the plot flaws ❤️ And Suzy (I wasn't her fan but that might change) as *spoiler* at the end? 🔥H.O.T.🔥 My fav part was their history from the past.
The last two episodes were a bit disappointing—dragged out and not as emotionally engaging as the rest of the…
Dragged... maybe a little. As well as to much of silent treatment. Nonetheless I really enjoyed it. However I see ppl (and you:)) mention forced educational at the end of the series. I wonder what you mean. Was it too late while I was watching that I've missed it?^^" I don't really see it. Jdramas are almost always pretty theatrical, so I just got used to it. Teaching speeches, orchestrated situations and flowery parallels. That's how they make it.
I know she asked by herself but Xunfang was absolutely aware what his brother thinks ab it and what he wanted to do. Also it looked like he himself has started to respect her. Yet unblinkingly took her to her death and then reported to Dongfang Qingcang he failed to release the soldiers.
Was Xungfang just that bad or did I miss smth?
HOWEVER, it's a really great comedy fairy tale with character's evolutions and interesting side stories. To be honest when I had started this drama for the first time, I dropped it not finishing the first episode 😅 Some time later I tried once more and I loved it! It happens to me from time to time that the first episodes of fantasy Cdramas feel kinda boring and slow, but later they turn out as little gems (not always ofc).
This one might not have the best special effects you've seen and on the other hand have strange head accessories (poor Changheng) but it's def worth watching. I've just rewatched it for the third time 😃 The OST and BGM are also very pleasing.
P.S. Watch out for some subtitles, many available have some💩 like "I have the soul of King Kong" (ep 2)😂 I know Netflix has "Vajra", but it's not like they have the licence for every country...🤷🏻♀️
Just one thing.... how I wished it wasn't the case of 30 years old guys playing highschoolers💀Don't get me wrong, they're wonderful actors. But we see 16? 17? yo characters, acting like ones but with grown men's physique. It clashed so much esp with Liu Dong Qin.
The plot is pretty flawless. Though it's making me curious why we get brothers-but not-real-brothers trope in every other drama? 😅
Oh and another one, but I might be niggling;) Or just found a poor copy. It's the sound. I enjoy listening to dialogues - and probably Ch-dramas I became picky - and here from time to time screams on the screen where too loud and unpleasant, I had to volume down in general, ending up not hearing most of it.
OK, I could admit for someone it might sound like I meant smth around 4 - which is not the case. Maybe I got dragged by general overemphasising in the cyber world ;)
7 < 8 would be fair. Definitely rushed ending with quick killings didn't help. Do you know why it got cut?
And it's not the case of "not being my cup" bc I like historical, political and not focused on romance dramas. It just doesn't mean I have to be a fan of every single one like this, right? There were no big mysteries, everyone's goals were revealed. I'm not sure what ab the acting bc in general it's decent, at some points even great, but there were also moments when it felt off, artificial. Sporadically though.
Lastly, on MDL there's a problem with rating bc ppl can rate even before the drama ends which quite often leads the rating to skyrocket. And seeing almost 9 I think: wow, it has to be great, night marathoning type and worth rewatching. The Prisoner of Beauty has no rewatch value for me.
It'd be 6,5 from me, but rate it as 6 for balance.
Nothing superb, Manman's voice was irritating me for the whole 36 eps. She was half-whispering ALL THE TIME.
The only thing I really liked is how slowly supportive they were to each other, overcoming the past grudge, reaching the point of mutual trust at the end🧡
I swear I'll be thinking hard to recall the title to be more specific🙏🏻
I get that ppl die, esp when they're older, but I don't want to see it as core point in EVERY Korean series*💀
*every that's not flat as a disk, only ab romance, without even comedy.
Another great, touching Korean show, however I vowed if they *spoiler* again, I won't watch another Korean drama in this year. And AGAIN there's was no tag for it, while in general there're many various tags on this site, that at some point it's spoilering.
And I'm not watching more Korean shows in 2025 💀
P.S. Also, I think "healing" tag doesn't fit here. I've seen healing dramas, bitter-sweet etc. but after watching this, I'm not healed at all.
Some interpunction might've helped. Nonetheless why do hate rookie actors? Every one has to start, at some point. I like to see new faces not the same ones all the time.
However the cast has covered up the plot flaws ❤️ And Suzy (I wasn't her fan but that might change) as *spoiler* at the end? 🔥H.O.T.🔥
My fav part was their history from the past.
Nonetheless I really enjoyed it. However I see ppl (and you:)) mention forced educational at the end of the series. I wonder what you mean. Was it too late while I was watching that I've missed it?^^" I don't really see it.
Jdramas are almost always pretty theatrical, so I just got used to it. Teaching speeches, orchestrated situations and flowery parallels. That's how they make it.