So, this was my first time watching a gaming drama and I actually really liked the concept. Since I like Chinese…
I hadn't watched the ending yet of Good Bye My Princess. Thus far, I believe it had the potential to be a 10, but I don't think I'll change my current rating of the drama because it's missing key elements in the storyline.
So, this was my first time watching a gaming drama and I actually really liked the concept. Since I like Chinese…
Next month I am going to stop watching k & c dramas all together, unless I am with a friend and they are watching something on their tv. Since I can't stomach to watch most newer western shows/movies (btw, I am a westerner), I think I'll focus on painting, and reading lol.
In one South Korean drama that I watched on Netflix, in the first episode the characters mentioned the white skin of the female lead at least 4 times within the first 15 minutes. It was done in such an obvious way, which made it super weird. Additionally, the director of this drama kept focusing in on the white extras (literally the camera would zoom in). The message that it is sending is that all white people are prettier than Asian people. I am not opposed to people appreciating a standard of beauty. However, when it gets to the point where it turns into colorism, and racism, I draw the line.
I am pretty naive when it comes to knowing who have had plastic surgery, eating disorders, and skin bleaching but after watching a Chinese award show, I was almost in tears because most of the women bodies literally looked skeleton like (I am pointing this out respectfully - I don't believe in body shaming). So, I vowed to stop watching Chinese dramas but that was short-lived.
BTW, I am adding The Disguiser to my must watch list!
I also already watched all the e-sport genre dramas. I think this drama is way much much much better that gank…
Ah, I understand! What you're saying is, after watching dramas that have so many conflicts in the storyline, sometimes people just want to watch dramas in which there is little to no conflict; no antagonist, no poor communication, almost a perfect loving relationship, with humor.
I can understand why people would want to watch those types of dramas, but I find it hard to watch because I cannot relate to it. However, I have watched 2 dramas that I find realistic, somewhat light hearted, and humerus and they are Mr. Queen (which I love) and Hello Me (which I hated the ending). I also found The Story of Ming Lan to be a feel-good drama that has depth, a good storyline, and has a deeper meaning.
Not going to judge of course but some people do rate with their feelings. I tend to only give something a 9+ if…
So, this was my first time watching a gaming drama and I actually really liked the concept. Since I like Chinese historical and period dramas so much, I wanted to like their romcoms too but I hadn't found one that I liked. I'll have to check out the dramas that you've recommended. Someone else mentioned Love o2o in their review, so it must be really popular!
I do think that a lot of people rated this drama based upon their feelings (their personal desire of wanting the romance that they saw between the male and female lead), as opposed to the storyline as a whole, and the acting. This drama has such a high rating that it's surpassing some masterpieces lol, and I don't get it. The first drama that I watched with Dilraba in it was The Long Ballad. Her and I are about the same age, and she looks fantastic, and she seems like a kind person. To be honest, I often question myself if I should support certain Chinese and K-Dramas because I believe the toxic beauty standards, are pushing actresses to be unhealthy (e.g. bulimia and anorexia, skin bleaching, etc). Sometimes I do have concerns when supporting entertainment that is dangerous socioculturally.
Btw, I am currently watching Good Bye My Princess, and wow, the first 11 episodes will blow you away (in a good way lol). I must admit, you may have to stomach through the first 2 episodes but once you do, it'll be worth it.
I totally agree with your review. The only exception is that I do believe Ethan is rather handsome.
"Ethan (ML) is a surprise and I can't see any other actor playing this role but him. He reminds me of Chen Kun in "The Rise of Phoenixes".
I saw Legend of Fu Yao before seeing The Rise of Phoenixes. When I saw The Rise of Phoenixes, I literally said the same thing about Ethan and Chen Kun lol.
Ah, I will have to check this drama out. It reminds of me the Chinese drama titled My Heroic Husband which is also full of cliches, perhaps not presented as obvious as the drama that you've recommended. Below is a snippet/spoiler of my review of the Chinese drama My Heroic Husband.
"This review may contain spoilers Feminism - The Academy of Male Virtuousness I hadn't finished watching this drama yet but what I LOVE about it thus far, is that it's not the usual toxic historical Chinese drama, in which the female lead is a damsel in distress that needs saving and the male lead is perfect and doesn't make mistakes. This drama reminds a little of Mr.Queen (a Korean historical drama that is a remake of Go Princess Go, a Chinese historical drama). The difference is the roles are reversed; the male lead is the stay at home husband who wakes up with amnesia, while the female lead is the business woman. Episode 3, at the 39 minute mark is my favorite. It's the scene at The Academy of Male Virtuousness."
I did not mind her acting, but the character was just poorly written, especially compared with literally any other…
Yes, Duo Duo! I think season 2 may show some chemistry between Duo Duo and Fan Xian, at least I hope it does.
For me, I had to forward over a lot of her scenes in Princess Agents. Maybe, I just don't like that specific kind of character. I tend to like characters like Duo Duo, and Chu Qiao. I think watching Disney movies in the 90's spoiled it for me lol.
I did not mind her acting, but the character was just poorly written, especially compared with literally any other…
LOL! The whole chicken bit was weird. I kept asking myself why is the male lead head over heels for the princess who love chicken? There was nothing awe dropping that made their connection sensible. Originally, I also thought it was a poorly written character, but then I saw Princess Agent and I realized it was the actress.
What made up for their unrealistic/child-like love scene, was the female warrior character (I forgot her name). However, she doesn't appear until like episode 30 lol.
I agree with your comment, minus not wanting to watch season 2. I really disliked the actress acting who played Lin Wan'er. There's a way of making the damsel in distress character less obnoxious. The same actress also plays a damsel in distress character in Princess Agent.
I agree with your article. However, in the Long Balled the male lead actor is young. He played an older character, and was able to act his character. I don't believe older actors are necessarily needed to be able to act. I believe talented actors are needed in order to be able to act (the main requirement is talent, not age).
Also, I believe consumers don't want to watch historical war/romantic dramas with teenagers as the lead actors, even if the characters are supposed to be young. All around the world, the older population in most countries supersede their younger population. I am in my 30's and don't care to watch historical dramas with actors who look like they are 14. 14 year olds in the 14th century had more responsibility, and a different lifestyle than 14 year olds in the 21st century. Thus, a lot of older viewers wouldn't be interested in young folks love story, no matter how good the writing is.
In one South Korean drama that I watched on Netflix, in the first episode the characters mentioned the white skin of the female lead at least 4 times within the first 15 minutes. It was done in such an obvious way, which made it super weird. Additionally, the director of this drama kept focusing in on the white extras (literally the camera would zoom in). The message that it is sending is that all white people are prettier than Asian people. I am not opposed to people appreciating a standard of beauty. However, when it gets to the point where it turns into colorism, and racism, I draw the line.
I am pretty naive when it comes to knowing who have had plastic surgery, eating disorders, and skin bleaching but after watching a Chinese award show, I was almost in tears because most of the women bodies literally looked skeleton like (I am pointing this out respectfully - I don't believe in body shaming). So, I vowed to stop watching Chinese dramas but that was short-lived.
BTW, I am adding The Disguiser to my must watch list!
I can understand why people would want to watch those types of dramas, but I find it hard to watch because I cannot relate to it. However, I have watched 2 dramas that I find realistic, somewhat light hearted, and humerus and they are Mr. Queen (which I love) and Hello Me (which I hated the ending). I also found The Story of Ming Lan to be a feel-good drama that has depth, a good storyline, and has a deeper meaning.
I do think that a lot of people rated this drama based upon their feelings (their personal desire of wanting the romance that they saw between the male and female lead), as opposed to the storyline as a whole, and the acting. This drama has such a high rating that it's surpassing some masterpieces lol, and I don't get it. The first drama that I watched with Dilraba in it was The Long Ballad. Her and I are about the same age, and she looks fantastic, and she seems like a kind person. To be honest, I often question myself if I should support certain Chinese and K-Dramas because I believe the toxic beauty standards, are pushing actresses to be unhealthy (e.g. bulimia and anorexia, skin bleaching, etc). Sometimes I do have concerns when supporting entertainment that is dangerous socioculturally.
Btw, I am currently watching Good Bye My Princess, and wow, the first 11 episodes will blow you away (in a good way lol). I must admit, you may have to stomach through the first 2 episodes but once you do, it'll be worth it.
"Ethan (ML) is a surprise and I can't see any other actor playing this role but him. He reminds me of Chen Kun in "The Rise of Phoenixes".
I saw Legend of Fu Yao before seeing The Rise of Phoenixes. When I saw The Rise of Phoenixes, I literally said the same thing about Ethan and Chen Kun lol.
"This review may contain spoilers
Feminism - The Academy of Male Virtuousness
I hadn't finished watching this drama yet but what I LOVE about it thus far, is that it's not the usual toxic historical Chinese drama, in which the female lead is a damsel in distress that needs saving and the male lead is perfect and doesn't make mistakes. This drama reminds a little of Mr.Queen (a Korean historical drama that is a remake of Go Princess Go, a Chinese historical drama). The difference is the roles are reversed; the male lead is the stay at home husband who wakes up with amnesia, while the female lead is the business woman. Episode 3, at the 39 minute mark is my favorite. It's the scene at The Academy of Male Virtuousness."
For me, I had to forward over a lot of her scenes in Princess Agents. Maybe, I just don't like that specific kind of character. I tend to like characters like Duo Duo, and Chu Qiao. I think watching Disney movies in the 90's spoiled it for me lol.
What made up for their unrealistic/child-like love scene, was the female warrior character (I forgot her name). However, she doesn't appear until like episode 30 lol.
Also, I believe consumers don't want to watch historical war/romantic dramas with teenagers as the lead actors, even if the characters are supposed to be young. All around the world, the older population in most countries supersede their younger population. I am in my 30's and don't care to watch historical dramas with actors who look like they are 14. 14 year olds in the 14th century had more responsibility, and a different lifestyle than 14 year olds in the 21st century. Thus, a lot of older viewers wouldn't be interested in young folks love story, no matter how good the writing is.