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Never have I been happy for the use of CGI until ep. 3 when SS closes that carriage door when MSS appears....it's like B*** bye lol. CGI gave SS an attitude and I'm grateful.

The excitement for Ever Night 2 is Real people.
So just came from watching ep. 1 and 2, so here is my 2 cents:

First thing first- I love that things just takes of where it stopped and the Focus is on Sang Sang (SYR is still amazing).
I actually liked the fact they did that recap where they replaced AC with DW because it kind of helped me to imagine him as NQ before and now and to just connect the story from 1 to 2 ( risky move but not bad). Of course, AC as NQ is the ultimate bias and favourite but for the storyline sake and us viewers I understand why the writers did that.
Ok, putting aside my grudge of changing the ML, I was quite pleasantly surprised by Dylan Wang. I still have this "he is acting" feeling but I have no doubt he will fully become NQ in few ep.
The chemistry between the leads is naturally there (I was squealing on that scene where SS was quizzing NQ on his past conquest = adorable)
Who knew I would be enjoying Long Qi huh...he is the true definition of "Knock me down and I will come back up" ...Can't wait for his final downfall.
Pipi is still adorable and the Headmaster still loves to eat
Oh LH is back and fabulous...I actually like the replacement. She has some character and attitude to her, rooting for her (danm she cleaned house pretty fast)
Ok, I thought I didn't care about the royal monarchy, but I actually do. They literally replaced everyone ( except that bratty prince) and what's up with that King character. Too much misplaced ego that is (sigh). Something doesn't feel right with his character. The previous King had this calm and restrained aura to him and this one, well... let's wait and see.
Enough Said...

I started this Drama for Jin Dong (he is just an incredible actor+hot) but Lyric Lan stole my heart and now I'm continuing to watch because of Dai Xi. After constantly being SALTY about the latter eps. (Li Na =eye-roll) I have grown to love and keeps getting surprised by Dai Xi. I could write paragraphs about how great her character is (excluding not letting Mai Fei go a little sooner) but I will just say she is One of the Phenomenal characters that is rarely shown in Chinese Drama. Actually of all the Cdramas I have watched she is probably the only Character I have found to have brains, beauty, empathy, strong-will, honesty and loving (oh & her voice is palatable) ....literally all in one.
Yep, her character has certainly left an imprint.

It's even frustrating when you continue watching, thinking maybe things will change....but you still see Li Na ( rolling eyes)

You're not the only one...Li Na annoys the hell out of me sometimes especially her nosy behaviour. If there was more story to her, maybe I would tolerate but right now she only has the catwalk. Oh and you will feel like skipping the eps. of her jealousy of La Hong. I actually didn't know the actress at all until this drama so don't know her popularity for her to be plastered in nearly every scene as a 2nd lead.

Omg, I can't believe this drama has actually sparked some intense debate (between me and my friends) about who can be your best partner in life. In this drama we have Li Na and Dai Xi for Luo bin. So we are divided...one hand says Li Na because she is a ride or die partner. The other thinks Dai Xi because she challenges him and keeps his marals in check.
It just makes me think what kind of best partner one want or needs?

There is definitely some hints here and there, but nothing substantial yet. The dynamic is quite similar to Suits a US drama and in there the main leads were both males and had a brotherhood relationship. But since the other main lead is female in this one, I don't know how their relationship will evolve. I have watched up to ep.26 and there is one ep. where there is that chemistry and tension between the leads (it only lasted for a few mins) which could suggest something more in the future. On the other hand , there was a hint hint with the ML & secretary but now, there isn't much. Sigh...it's confusing
In the US one ML had a thing with secretary and eventually got married. I doubt it will be like this in this one.

This is one of those dramas I actually wouldn't mind if it was longer. Alas 34 ep. is good too because it won't drag. I'm actually getting the Ever Night feels in this, like the revenge plot, journey of a boy to stardom and the relationships etc. Have not watched anything with Li Yitong because I have not been a fun of her/dubbed voice but I absolutely love her in this one (maybe I like her voice more). Kudos to the strong women in this including the cruel Queen who seem to be running this world with an iron fist and elegance.
It seems the actor who plays the emperor finally got his wish of being EMPOROR. I mean he mainly takes evil roles with a quest to be an emporor, so I think they were like Here you Go, be emporor, your wish is granted.

I think I'm now team Pete for now, because Kao is really annoying me lately. The thing is, Pete's erratic and sometimes self-centered behaviour is transparent. He expresses his thoughts and feeling for all to see (good and bad) which is why it's easy to judge him. Now, what I dislike about Kao is his oblivious, passive attitude to things. We don't see the self-serving in him because it's embroidered with his calm and collected nature. I mean you're in a relationship with someone and you don't want anyone else to know including your family. Ok, you might need time because it's not easy but how much time considering you're not in this relationship alone. You promise your partner about not seeing someone but lies after that. Lie after lie. Kao doesn't express his thoughts and feelings and often tries to solve problems for everyone. I actually dislike that attitude because at the end it's to your own comfort and benefit.

My assumption is that Parents intercepted YSG whilst on his way to the store and had what they call heart to heart ( 4me, it's manipulation) for him to separate with HHT (probably offered to pay for his uni fees or something) . And I think YSG leaves without telling HHT anything about the parents but maybe another excuse ( or else HHT would never have allowed him to leave). But of course they will meet at the end. After all, they have "History".
Just my Speculation.

My dear, You just saved a Life...Literally
I could not do anything after the last episode, so this has just brought me back. Thank you.

In the Chinese version the ML is an undergrad so still at university. That was my error, I thought they would follow the original where the ML was in high school to start with. Yeah, I'm curious as well as to how he survived with that evil uncle of his. Again in the original, he was living by himself but had a house that his father left for him. And also the uncle was still sending him money. I don't know in this one as they seem to be changing some bits.

If you're looking for a very relatable mature drama (a bit sensitive), then look no further. This drama talks about a broken marriage, the aftermath, mental health, recovery, confidence, business and support in a way that is so real and often less portrayed in Cdramas. What I love about it was how one main FL goes through so much mentally but overcame her struggles and became more stronger and confident (her journey is so emotional to watch). Everyone develop to become better and stronger. Also, I like that the writer did not just unite the two main characters just because they are the main or were married or they have a kid together. Rather, it was about who can stand beside eachother through thick and thin and support eachother. For me I loved Alisa so much (respect to her character)

So I found myself binge watching this drama ( up to ep 18) and dare I say, I quite like it. Yeah, it's not as good as the original but it has its merits.
I like that they try to keep up with some of the modernity of today. Also our pairing has more screen time and skinship (those are the best moments actually)
Oh and it's soo apparent that the FL likes the ML although it hasn't clock in yet (she even said she doesn't like the 2nd ML after a date) but she definitely knows the ML likes her.
My pet peeve is that the cases are not very nuanced as in the original (a little petty if I say).

So I just went and marathoned the Kiss series and I can't help but to feel that Kao's mom already knows about him and Pete. Something about the way she looks at them tells me she knows about their relationship. She once fainted and that was the same time Pete and Kao were talking about their feelings in Kao's bedroom when the door was ajar. I think that's when she heard them and found out. My instinct tells me She definitely Knows!

Omg, it's here...Can't wait for subs
Well IHYV is one of those dramas that will remain dear to my heart so hearing a remake was like an offense. Anyway I will give this a chance, because you never know.
I know Stephen Qi will deliver but I'm not sure about the male lead.
My pet peeve is that why did they have to change the 2nd male lead to make him all good looking, rich and polished +her boss??? (we have seen that type before=boring)
The 2nd lead in the original was none of those things and yet he had his charm and we grew to hate and like him.
I'm just worried that this will miss the mark in this (fingers crossed it won't)

I felt it as well when I saw the trailer. The male lead looks a bit older to be a high schooler which is a shame and I'm not sure he will be able to pull off the emotional face that LJS magically did in the original.
Alas, I'm gonna watch this with a fresh mind like you.

Yeah the original was one of a kind; nothing can compare. LBY and LJS took those roles and became those characters that nobody else can be like that. Nonetheless I love Stephy Qi, she has this spunky and quirky style that always standout and for this kind of drama, she is a good fit.

Pete and Kao are a classic example of a couple who end up break up over a little misunderstanding. They are in a relationship, so you would expect Kao to at least clue Pete in on his family situation (also don't like how Kao's mom just smiles and keep getting money from him) that will lead to continuing Non tutoring (he shouldn't have if he didn't make that promise). That way, if Pete continues to be too bitter against his tutoring (aka Non; seriously I can't hate him, I tried) then at least he deserves a boot. Kao seems to be someone who likes to maintain peace for everyone but the means sometimes can damage the intended peaceful end. Although, I didn't like Pete's immature jealous boyfriend attitude (I mean it's a turn off) at first, I would understand him if he gets mad when he finds out that Kao lied after that pinky promise. And again it's because of poor communication that's brewing.
So if it takes Non for them to figure things out then I welcome Non.

No need to change your mind as you're absolutely correct. I completely agree with you. I mean it's so apparent that Type experienced a trauma (his behaviour and nightmares ) and yet Tharn is so driven by lust/obsession that makes him so oblivious/passive to what Type is going through. Type asked him to stop and he didn't, so if it's not assault, then I don't know what is.
Type is definitely crying for help and Tharn is manipulating the situation to his own benefit (it's sick).