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So the story sounds kind of simple at first: a top-tier actor (Mu Tingzhou) ends up working with this sweet, lowkey rookie actress (Ming Wei) in a historical drama where she plays a princess and things start getting complicated when he loses his memory and thinks their drama life was real. Yeah. He actually believes she’s his real princess.

But instead of getting weird or over-the-top, it’s handled in this really emotional, romantic way. It’s almost like watching a fairytale slowly bleed into real life and then real life starts hitting back.

What I loved about this one is how tender it is. Like yes, there’s chemistry and Mu Tingzhou is the kind of broody, emotionally constipated male lead that C-dramas do so well, but it’s also about healing, memory, and what it really means to love someone.

Ming Wei is honestly such a lovable lead. She’s grounded, kind, and just… real. You want good things to happen to her. And watching their dynamic evolve from “acting together” to “wait, are these feelings real?” is honestly addictive.

Also, the production is top-notch. The scenes from the drama-within-the-drama (the historical parts) are gorgeous. It’s like watching two stories unfold at the same time, one in an ancient palace and one in modern-day reality and both make your heart ache in the best way.

This is 100% for you if you’re into slow-burn romance, emotional depth, and a little sprinkle of fantasy. It’s not just fluff, it’ll actually make you feel things. So yeah, watch it!!!!