If he does as well as he did in Triangle, it would definitely be enough to carry the drama (which is what he pretty much did for Triangle) even if the plot isn’t 100% solid. Fighting!
I love how that AI actually told HJP what I’ve been saying all along. If he keeps letting his fear guide him, he’ll lose the war! NDS, I’m still supporting you!
Ep 10. Finally people are starting to behave like adults. Proud of both NDS and HJP for finally speaking the truth. HJP though needs to actually apologise imo. He’s not very good at it, wasn’t as a kid either.
I found it really sweet that no matter how much NDS was hurting he still chose to make sure she was okay even if from a distance. Him running to change into that suit only to arrive at the playground to find her gone was so heartbreaking.
I believe in second chances, especially when mistakes were made out of love. I hope both NDS and HJP can repair the hurt they caused to the person they love.
I completely understand NDS’ s dream. Being successful career-wise isn’t always the end goal. I’m the same. Finding your life companion is much more meaningful to me, just like it is for NDS I guess. It’s amazing that his very first love is so life-defining.
Ep 9. One should always avoid lying, and if unavoidable, one should always strive to rectify the situation as soon as possible. SDM is actually much more understanding than other people would be, I think if she were told the truth she’d find it much easier to forgive than if she found out the lie on her own.
What NDS did for SDM’s grandma was so sweet!
HJP seems to sometimes retain that adolescence flaw of lashing out at people he cares about the most, when he feels cornered or hurt. I think he needs a lot of love and understanding, but he won’t be getting it by pushing people away or keeping them at a distance. At this point, getting professional assistance would help him to at least not push others away, so he could make meaningful relationships in his life.
That kiss scene without any music, but soft breaths and the wind billowing around them was so much more impactful. I was absolutely enthralled. I could’ve watched them kiss for hours because of it.
NDS has already won in my book. He’s protected her when needed, been that rock she could lean on whenever her own legs would weaken, took a leap of faith despite being scared and inexperienced, and he’s just so very thoughtful. That project he came up with and why he did so, brought tears to my eyes…
Had I been SDM I would’ve found it very hard to resist kissing him as well. In fact I would’ve found it hard to stop kissing him once I started. Haha
I never thought that Suzy would have a chemistry as insane as the one with LJS in “While you were sleeping” but I was proven wrong, her chemistry with NJH is no joke either.
I have started watching this drama and was thinking of putting my thoughts down here as I go:So I’m now at ep…
Ep 7: a man’s instincts are very powerful especially when it comes to another guy liking your girl. HJP has finally decided to take the bull by the horns, so it’ll get pretty fun. (Edit: he’s back to being stupid, ignore the previous comment.)
NDS though…. I feel super sorry that he was placed in the situation between coming clean about one secret, and having to add yet another secret in top of the previous one. His understanding of the relationship between FL’s grandma and HJP was spot on. NDS doesn’t lack EQ and analytical skills when it truly matters, that’s for sure.
The two competing on who could fix more stuff around the house was really cute. A guy having the ability to mend things is always a good thing in my book.
Seeing SDM grow more confident as a leader but still being able to recognise when she needs the support herself is very heartwarming. She’ll do great things, of that I’m sure.
As a Financial analyst who studied both the business and technical sides of a company, the drama is actually quite right about what a CEO is and real world expectations of a startup.
Going for what you want, versus not knowing or lacking the guts to do so has been an age old debate. And it affects…
Hmmm, I think that you mistook my thoughts. I don’t think overconfidence is good, nor being lost at times a bad thing. I believe that determination is what keeps us going. We know that we want a better life so we think and try out different things, but we don’t give up on ourselves nor do we just keep postponing what we know we need to do out of fear.
My husband is only 3 months older than me, and in many ways he was very life-innocent, didn’t truly understand certain life-truths until we experienced them together and we helped each other overcome whatever issue we had. And his determination to become a good boyfriend and later on husband to me, despite never having been in a serious relationship before me, was what made me completely certain that he was the one for me. We lost our baby a week shy of reaching the first trimester this January, and despite never having taken care of somebody ill or depressed, nor seeing examples of it in his own family, he was by my side every single day, every moment when I needed him. This is determination. You want to be the rock for your family, and you learn.
It’s not confidence or aggressiveness, it’s being willing to try things out, and not backing down at the first stumble.
I have started watching this drama and was thinking of putting my thoughts down here as I go:So I’m now at ep…
Ep 5. I’m crying because the FL’s grandma is an amazing person. Her heart is pure gold. I wish I could call my grandmas to tell them how much I love them, but it’s almost 2am where they live, can’t wake them up. Grandmas are the best <3
Update: Seeing ML struggle with himself to respond to her emotional and physical cues is so sweet to watch, since he’s absolutely new to love. I’m so glad that every time he struggles, he still finds the courage to do what his heart earns for. He reminds me of my brother. My little brother wanted to impress his prom date with his dancing, so I spent a whole evening with him dancing different styles so he’s get used to it (he’s never had a gf before), how cute is that?!
By the way, the second ML looks insanely alike XIA Junsu. I keep having to check if it’s not my fave Korean singer and musical actor haha
I have started watching this drama and was thinking of putting my thoughts down here as I go:
So I’m now at ep 4, and so far NDS has truly impressed me with his determination. A huge factor for any startup company to consider is risk taking. He’s not afraid to go for what he wants when it comes to his work, but also when it comes to the woman he likes. He boldly stated he liked her, he boldly chased after her (even literally chased down her bus to get on it because she took it).
One of the main reasons why I married my husband is exactly because he knew what his goal was and chased it with determination. After many failed dates with guys that either didn’t know what they wanted or didn’t have the guts to go for it both in life and romantically, you truly come to understand what a rare commodity determination in people is.
I’m very impressed with HJP when he was young, he worked hard and smart to go after his goals despite the circle of misery he was stuck in. However the older HJP is afraid of taking risks or admitting to himself truths that he wants to be in denial about. He’s already lost the first battle, the battle against his own fears. I must say he is indeed admirable for trying hard to repay a debt from his teenagehood but he’s also using this as an excuse. I truly hope he finds again his spirit of entrepreneurship or he’ll definitely lose the whole war to NDS, both professionally and in his love life.
I have one doubt the whole drama is the novel written by FL??..So in the novel she included body swapping??..Did…
No no, they get together later on. We only see the break up scene at the start and then together after she finished the book at the end. It’s a happy end :)
Plot went haywire, but the chemistry between the leads kept me watching it till the end. I actually think instead of a lot of the drama, they could’ve included more about the ML coming to exist in the real world.
Think about it, he’s got no valid identity, no job, no family, nothing. It would’ve been much more interesting to see them forge some kind of existence for him. Additionally, he had the brains and ambition to become a CEO. He’s obviously very bright, could’ve achieved crazy goals in reality as well I believe. Unfortunately, they hadn’t included any of this. Smh.
For me Untamed initially started as “WTH is going on, I’m so confused???” But less than 10 eps in, I was all “OMG WHY DID IT TAKE ME SO LONG TO START WATCHING IT?!!!” Haha!
Eternal Love of Dream started off questioningly in my mind as I hadn’t watched Eternal Love, only the film version and read some of the novel. At first I wasn’t very enthralled, but some 15 episodes later, you couldn’t get me away from it if you tried. Lol
I have one doubt the whole drama is the novel written by FL??..So in the novel she included body swapping??..Did…
Only in the first ep, we see the real break scene, and in the last ep, the bit where the FL talks first about the book with the editor and then discusses it with ML at their usual hotel spot, which she used in the book too.
The body swapping was indeed included in the book only, and it’s not real. She told the editor it was because she wanted to truly portray “if I were in in my lover’s shoes” type of events.
I’m interested to see the real life turn of events too. He obviously was a star in reality as well. I imagine there had been many ups and downs, not to mention a lengthy separation.
For the second anniversary of the drama, I rewatched it, and it is just so lovely. Lan Zhan is still my favourite character. I love people who are quiet and get things done, most people just talk the talk and can’t walk the walk. He however doesn’t bother with the talk, just persists on the walk. The love between the three Lotus siblings is still as sweet as ever <3
Finished watching this after marathoning it for a whole day. I’m currently ill and needed something light to watch because my head is pounding (got sinusitis). I must say this drama was the perfect choice.
Let’s start first with the ACTING! The main actors and most support actors did a very good job. Absolutely impressed Steven Zhang. He just stole the spotlight with how feminine his behaviour was at times, tiny details would be included to make a very wholesome portrayal of a young lady. Liang Jie’s acting was very enjoyable, and her cold guy portrayal didn’t feel forced at all.
The plot is rather well thought out, the characters’ behaviour was rational most of the time, with few misses. Their decision making wasn’t all makjang-like as is the case for most dramas in the body-swapping genre.
The ending was quite interesting, a bit of a surprise, but quite sweet nonetheless. I’d be interested to find out the non-book/real world narration of events. Perhaps that could be a second season?
i agree with you. young people refuse to acknowledge it's an abusive drama. My first Cdrama was Let's go watch…
In China, you first apply for the marriage license so that you are legally married and then you have the ceremony with guests. Do you know anything about Chinese customs? I feel like you don’t. I won’t even touch upon the other delusional ramblings. I’m married myself, I think I can see when somebody is in love and when somebody is fearful. Your need to be a white little cabbage doesn’t allow you to see the reality LOL
I found it really sweet that no matter how much NDS was hurting he still chose to make sure she was okay even if from a distance. Him running to change into that suit only to arrive at the playground to find her gone was so heartbreaking.
I believe in second chances, especially when mistakes were made out of love. I hope both NDS and HJP can repair the hurt they caused to the person they love.
I completely understand NDS’ s dream. Being successful career-wise isn’t always the end goal. I’m the same. Finding your life companion is much more meaningful to me, just like it is for NDS I guess. It’s amazing that his very first love is so life-defining.
What NDS did for SDM’s grandma was so sweet!
HJP seems to sometimes retain that adolescence flaw of lashing out at people he cares about the most, when he feels cornered or hurt. I think he needs a lot of love and understanding, but he won’t be getting it by pushing people away or keeping them at a distance. At this point, getting professional assistance would help him to at least not push others away, so he could make meaningful relationships in his life.
NDS has already won in my book. He’s protected her when needed, been that rock she could lean on whenever her own legs would weaken, took a leap of faith despite being scared and inexperienced, and he’s just so very thoughtful. That project he came up with and why he did so, brought tears to my eyes…
Had I been SDM I would’ve found it very hard to resist kissing him as well. In fact I would’ve found it hard to stop kissing him once I started. Haha
I never thought that Suzy would have a chemistry as insane as the one with LJS in “While you were sleeping” but I was proven wrong, her chemistry with NJH is no joke either.
NDS though…. I feel super sorry that he was placed in the situation between coming clean about one secret, and having to add yet another secret in top of the previous one. His understanding of the relationship between FL’s grandma and HJP was spot on. NDS doesn’t lack EQ and analytical skills when it truly matters, that’s for sure.
The two competing on who could fix more stuff around the house was really cute. A guy having the ability to mend things is always a good thing in my book.
Seeing SDM grow more confident as a leader but still being able to recognise when she needs the support herself is very heartwarming. She’ll do great things, of that I’m sure.
As a Financial analyst who studied both the business and technical sides of a company, the drama is actually quite right about what a CEO is and real world expectations of a startup.
My husband is only 3 months older than me, and in many ways he was very life-innocent, didn’t truly understand certain life-truths until we experienced them together and we helped each other overcome whatever issue we had. And his determination to become a good boyfriend and later on husband to me, despite never having been in a serious relationship before me, was what made me completely certain that he was the one for me. We lost our baby a week shy of reaching the first trimester this January, and despite never having taken care of somebody ill or depressed, nor seeing examples of it in his own family, he was by my side every single day, every moment when I needed him. This is determination. You want to be the rock for your family, and you learn.
It’s not confidence or aggressiveness, it’s being willing to try things out, and not backing down at the first stumble.
Update: Seeing ML struggle with himself to respond to her emotional and physical cues is so sweet to watch, since he’s absolutely new to love. I’m so glad that every time he struggles, he still finds the courage to do what his heart earns for. He reminds me of my brother. My little brother wanted to impress his prom date with his dancing, so I spent a whole evening with him dancing different styles so he’s get used to it (he’s never had a gf before), how cute is that?!
By the way, the second ML looks insanely alike XIA Junsu. I keep having to check if it’s not my fave Korean singer and musical actor haha
So I’m now at ep 4, and so far NDS has truly impressed me with his determination. A huge factor for any startup company to consider is risk taking. He’s not afraid to go for what he wants when it comes to his work, but also when it comes to the woman he likes. He boldly stated he liked her, he boldly chased after her (even literally chased down her bus to get on it because she took it).
One of the main reasons why I married my husband is exactly because he knew what his goal was and chased it with determination. After many failed dates with guys that either didn’t know what they wanted or didn’t have the guts to go for it both in life and romantically, you truly come to understand what a rare commodity determination in people is.
I’m very impressed with HJP when he was young, he worked hard and smart to go after his goals despite the circle of misery he was stuck in. However the older HJP is afraid of taking risks or admitting to himself truths that he wants to be in denial about. He’s already lost the first battle, the battle against his own fears. I must say he is indeed admirable for trying hard to repay a debt from his teenagehood but he’s also using this as an excuse. I truly hope he finds again his spirit of entrepreneurship or he’ll definitely lose the whole war to NDS, both professionally and in his love life.
Think about it, he’s got no valid identity, no job, no family, nothing. It would’ve been much more interesting to see them forge some kind of existence for him. Additionally, he had the brains and ambition to become a CEO. He’s obviously very bright, could’ve achieved crazy goals in reality as well I believe. Unfortunately, they hadn’t included any of this. Smh.
Eternal Love of Dream started off questioningly in my mind as I hadn’t watched Eternal Love, only the film version and read some of the novel. At first I wasn’t very enthralled, but some 15 episodes later, you couldn’t get me away from it if you tried. Lol
The body swapping was indeed included in the book only, and it’s not real. She told the editor it was because she wanted to truly portray “if I were in in my lover’s shoes” type of events.
I’m interested to see the real life turn of events too. He obviously was a star in reality as well. I imagine there had been many ups and downs, not to mention a lengthy separation.
Let’s start first with the ACTING! The main actors and most support actors did a very good job. Absolutely impressed Steven Zhang. He just stole the spotlight with how feminine his behaviour was at times, tiny details would be included to make a very wholesome portrayal of a young lady. Liang Jie’s acting was very enjoyable, and her cold guy portrayal didn’t feel forced at all.
The plot is rather well thought out, the characters’ behaviour was rational most of the time, with few misses. Their decision making wasn’t all makjang-like as is the case for most dramas in the body-swapping genre.
The ending was quite interesting, a bit of a surprise, but quite sweet nonetheless. I’d be interested to find out the non-book/real world narration of events. Perhaps that could be a second season?