Just finished Ep. 10 and was blown away byTianai's performance; especially in the last 15 minutes or so. Xian…
Ep 9 was already giving me a lot of dust in my eyes, in how Zhang Yishan was reacting over the actress for Hongyu. Zhang Tian Ai reacting to the tension created by actor for Takeda slowly nailing her was gripping.
In episode 10, the dialogue between Zhang Tian Ai and the actor for Long Er was bittersweet. Impossible to look away when Long Er speaks of hoping to earn her trust and one day her acknowledgement, to be able to help do things for her. But in one night... I hope this actor gets a role in a future drama that really showcases his ability to totally sweep people away with his acting. Too much dust in my eyes, to see each of them expressing anguish in different ways, with tears and none.
Everyone here is really rising to the fore of being impressive.
I tried watching 17 episodes of "Ultimate Note" and it's messier with more loose ends compared to this…
It makes sense, though. If someone had to be lost in an adventure earliest for Wu Xie to learn and for our heartstrings to be tugged, it would be Da Kui. Weibo is replete with dedications to episode 8 between Wu Xie and Da Kui (and Wu Xie and Cao Lei) under the hashtag #吴邪私家笔记第8集30分37秒#.
You don't have to shave anything. Just do your best to get as many people as possible to convince the author,…
Your comment made me burst out laughing. Excellent!
I edited my comment above to give you an inspiring BTS involving XZX and CX.
And in this comment, here's a playlist of DMBJ songs for you to imagine our Iron Triangle adventuring together ( want Francis Ng and Cao Lei to also be in future adaptations): https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1vDpBzGECH/
I'll shave my head and eyebrows if they'll adapt all the main series: volumes (1-8) with the same casts. (impossible)i…
You don't have to shave anything. Just do your best to get as many people as possible to convince the author, Director and Producer to go all the way with this team ;D
XZX: Mine's also nice to drink! CX: (looks over, curious) I want a sip (then proceeds to take XZX's cup of bubble tea and take a drink without waiting for an answer, and XZX willingly releases the cup) - Delicious!
0:11 - CX: He has something in his stomach. (Wang Pang Zi laughs very loudly in the background) XZX: Kneel for me! 0:18 - CX: (refuses to accept this order, proceeds to step forward and lowering his knees, grabs XZX by the shoulders)
I'll leave the rest for whoever wants to enjoy watching them clown around.
... and now I'm at least 80% sure that they not only filmed more episodes, but maybe even filmed an entire second…
That would be great. And given the trend of audience attention spans these days plus time constraints for domestic viewers, I think this approach is best.
They were married for 2 years and had sex countless times, yet after rebirth she was blushing and shy when she…
I wonder if she ever enjoyed her status as his consort at any point, because she did not seem to have any positive emotions with him while having to sexually please him. She sounded hugely traumatised and vengeful in episode 1. It's much harder to maintain a vengeful front, when confronted with rebirth in the supposed reality of a mostly-obedient slave coming across as human with weaknesses.
Even though we are in modern times and there's a lot of semi-nudity in entertainment, it does not translate into females in a chinese-majority society being automatically comfortable seeing half-naked guys outside specific circumstances such as the beach. I don't think the Director is painting FL as a common pure untainted FL. I would expect any female of noble birth in those times to find it inappropriate to be in a room alone with a male who is half-naked (unless it's your husband that you are comfortable with) given the societal mores.
In episode 4, she told him to take his clothes off while it was night-time. She was quite hostile and curt about it while remembering what he had done to her, but averted her eyes mostly even after seeing his wound. She wasn't blushing or shy. Why was she behaving differently in episode 5? Well, he was changing and she was not mentally prepared.
It would also be completely odd for her to be automatically comfortable with seeing his half-naked body, while also considering how he previously humiliated her and dominated her into always giving in to whatever he wants. Overall, she isn't comfortable with him in that previous life. When she first met him before rebirth, he made her kneel. "Horrible unacceptable guy" is the impression I got of Jun Che in episode 1 and as long as he remains like that, I wouldn't want her to fall for him. But we'll see what happens, when the next chance rolls around.
This minidrama is well-structured and if you're wondering why the quality resembles a movie at times for aspects…
https://m.weibo.cn/status/5215499757816972 - As to three lifetimes ie a third chance for the two leads to get a happy ending, in episode 7 our FL is not just a sweet strong feisty lead. She is intent on dishing out and enjoying revenge as equal or worse suffering for those who harmed her family the first time around. Whether she is smart enough about it at this point will be seen in episode 9.
Ep 8 is clearly laying some groundwork for the two important males in FL's life to clash badly.
And this drama has just broken the IQiyi 4500 heat index :)
damned Jun Che is something else pretending to be a slave. I did not expect this at all
This minidrama is well-structured and if you're wondering why the quality resembles a movie at times for aspects such as pacing, cinematography and acting: The Director Zhou Jiu Qin is responsible for helming generally well-executed minidramas such as "The Lady And The Lies" (2023) and 声色犬马 (2024) plus vertical drama "The Love Of A Fool" (2025). Vertical dramas are a hugely-profitable industry.
[ The micro-drama industry now generates astronomical figures. In 2024, revenues soared to 50.44 billion yuan (approximately $6.8 billion), surpassing box office earnings for the first time, according to the China Network Broadcasting Service Association. By June, the number of users had reached 576 million. ]
I enjoy watching He Lan Dou's acting. After what happened to her, the strong FL in this drama is clearly prioritising her brain over her emotions as seen across 6 episodes, and the ending might be justifiably happy because of the plot (spoilers below):
You might need some tissues for episodes 9 and 10, when you get there. Zhang Yishan and Ziang Tian Ai are giving some superbly heart-wrenching performances in very different ways.
This is a mini drama. So they don't have to change stuff as much and there's more flexibility. Kill Me Love Me…
The necrophiliac aspect as part of a prince treading the line between sanity and obsession after their loved one dies tends to not go down well with some viewers who feel very strongly in the negative about such male characters being too extreme. I was surprised that within the first episode, Jerome Deng's character was allowed to portray all that, and he did really well. I've seen too much bad over-acting when it comes to walking the line between sanity and obsession, and his performance this far is much-appreciated.
And at least for a second chance by FL to rewrite the future, Jerome Deng's character as Jun Che for the remaining episodes this far isn't altered much from those first five minutes, which has me relieved. Whether it is a mini drama or vertical drama, it's amazing how some things can go completely haywire including characterisation within 2 to 5 episodes. Here's to this mini drama staying the course.
For KMLM, a fair number of us were blinking at how the most extreme aspects of novel Murong Jinghe were give to Baron Chen's character by the scriptwriters, thereby leaving us with a ML character we don't recognise. They also butchered Wu Jinyan's FL character in the drama, which is a travesty considering the quality of the leads involved. But to be fair, they managed to butcher more than that.
However, TJOL managed to set a new low bar for that given the amount of issues from the screenwriter, directors and post-production team. I felt quite bad for the main cast and supporting cast who acted in that drama, especially Cheng Yi. Poor Cheng Yi. I'm not a Cheng Yi fan. I can understand how the screw-ups by the crew has significantly affected his portrayal of Xiao Qiushui.
Unlike Liu Xueyi whose wonderful efforts and hypnotic line delivery in "Kill Me Love Me" as Murong Jinghe in the first three episodes gave a specifically charming dangerous vibe (until multiple screenwriters derailed his character by not adhering to the novel version of Murong Jinghe), Jerome Deng is fortunate not to be saddled with the same issues (up until episode 6 because 6 episodes are currently available) and manages to convey a very similarly intriguing portrayal. Very enjoyable when characters are layered, including Xia Yi who is Yan Hui (FL's brother).
Fight scenes in at least 2 of the 6 episodes are well-choreographed and very enjoyable.
Scenes are well-planned (from the smallest details and props to the necessity of a scene showcasing multiple aspects of characters and/or the plot) and keep the story moving at an engaging pace. OP and ED songs take up approximately 2 minutes 30 seconds and 2 minutes 46 seconds respectively, which equates to slightly less than 8 minutes of drama per episode.
I now have an urge to pat a kitten. Looking forward to the remaining 18 episodes.
I think the ending was good, the real culprit was arrested (the mom finally came true and for the best) and the…
Now placing this comment under a spoiler tag, to keep the focus of the comments on the drama "Beloved".
Your soft spot is well-chosen. There's a larger pantheon of male actors who act very well in their dramas or movies of choice including historical costume dramas, but they don't fit certain moulds, and Luo Jin is one of them.
Right now, currently-airing "Time Raiders" starring Francis Ng, Cao Lei, and younger actors such as Xu Zhenxuan and Chen Xiang is a very good combo, where the acting ranges from very apt to promising. Francis Ng and Cao Lei are spot-on. Tomb-raiding adventure horror drama adaptation of the first book and part of the second book, from the popular Dao Mu Bi Ji series.
"The Guardians" starring Zhang Yishan, Elvis Han Dongjun and Zhang Tian Ai is a Republican-era spy-espionage thriller currently airing. Witty, engaging, with high stakes and deft touches of humour. Also spot-on acting, with a strong FL. You can watch four episodes for free:
For K-drama, what brought me back was "Bon Appétit, Your Majesty" which I am waiting for all the episodes to air before watching the final 6 episodes. It's not without its flaws but overall, it is engaging and fresh and a palpable hit harkening to nostalgia more than ten years ago because it does so well in all the angles it is supposed to nail, and the acting recalls certain actors and actresses of yesteryears in nuances. I remembered how Autumn In My Heart became a hit, followed by Winter Sonata, which was more than 20 years ago.
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In episode 10, the dialogue between Zhang Tian Ai and the actor for Long Er was bittersweet. Impossible to look away when Long Er speaks of hoping to earn her trust and one day her acknowledgement, to be able to help do things for her. But in one night... I hope this actor gets a role in a future drama that really showcases his ability to totally sweep people away with his acting. Too much dust in my eyes, to see each of them expressing anguish in different ways, with tears and none.
Everyone here is really rising to the fore of being impressive.
*7 seconds long [allows for imagination]: https://m.weibo.cn/detail/5216126061513774
**17 seconds long [this music is an interesting accompaniment]: https://m.weibo.cn/detail/5216024985075723
***48 seconds long [song is 溯 (reverse) by Corsak feat. 马吟吟]: https://m.weibo.cn/detail/5216022518301968
Lyrics for the third clip is as follows (original song here for listening - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CK_e1vWUdXY):
{ ...没想到最后却闯进
一整座 森林的宁静
你呼吸
蓝丝绒包裹身体
和海洋的哼鸣
我永远不愿醒
我可以
躲进你的身体
进入温暖的你
躲进你的身体... }
If you don't know which episode I am referring to and you don't want spoilers, don't click.
That said, it is heartening to note that this team will be in the future adaptations including the new Heavenly Palace:
https://kisskh.at/753377-wu-xie-si-jia-bi-ji#comment-23543362
I edited my comment above to give you an inspiring BTS involving XZX and CX.
And in this comment, here's a playlist of DMBJ songs for you to imagine our Iron Triangle adventuring together ( want Francis Ng and Cao Lei to also be in future adaptations): https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1vDpBzGECH/
https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1PvnZzMENv/ - The trio are hilarious in this combination of BTS, especially XZX and CX. Rough translation below:
XZX: Mine's also nice to drink!
CX: (looks over, curious) I want a sip (then proceeds to take XZX's cup of bubble tea and take a drink without waiting for an answer, and XZX willingly releases the cup) - Delicious!
0:11 - CX: He has something in his stomach.
(Wang Pang Zi laughs very loudly in the background)
XZX: Kneel for me!
0:18 - CX: (refuses to accept this order, proceeds to step forward and lowering his knees, grabs XZX by the shoulders)
I'll leave the rest for whoever wants to enjoy watching them clown around.
Even though we are in modern times and there's a lot of semi-nudity in entertainment, it does not translate into females in a chinese-majority society being automatically comfortable seeing half-naked guys outside specific circumstances such as the beach. I don't think the Director is painting FL as a common pure untainted FL. I would expect any female of noble birth in those times to find it inappropriate to be in a room alone with a male who is half-naked (unless it's your husband that you are comfortable with) given the societal mores.
In episode 4, she told him to take his clothes off while it was night-time. She was quite hostile and curt about it while remembering what he had done to her, but averted her eyes mostly even after seeing his wound. She wasn't blushing or shy. Why was she behaving differently in episode 5? Well, he was changing and she was not mentally prepared.
It would also be completely odd for her to be automatically comfortable with seeing his half-naked body, while also considering how he previously humiliated her and dominated her into always giving in to whatever he wants. Overall, she isn't comfortable with him in that previous life. When she first met him before rebirth, he made her kneel. "Horrible unacceptable guy" is the impression I got of Jun Che in episode 1 and as long as he remains like that, I wouldn't want her to fall for him. But we'll see what happens, when the next chance rolls around.
Lovely dreamy FMV of 29 seconds focusing on FL in episode 1: https://m.weibo.cn/detail/5215939876619586
As to how well Yan Hui and Jun Che get along, this snippet from episode 8 makes that very clear: https://m.weibo.cn/detail/5215845768761331
Ep 8 is clearly laying some groundwork for the two important males in FL's life to clash badly.
And this drama has just broken the IQiyi 4500 heat index :)
Vertical dramas are a hugely-profitable industry.
https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-01-24/inside-chinas-micro-drama-boom-how-one-minute-episodes-are-taking-cellphone-viewers-by-storm.html
[ The micro-drama industry now generates astronomical figures. In 2024, revenues soared to 50.44 billion yuan (approximately $6.8 billion), surpassing box office earnings for the first time, according to the China Network Broadcasting Service Association. By June, the number of users had reached 576 million. ]
I enjoy watching He Lan Dou's acting. After what happened to her, the strong FL in this drama is clearly prioritising her brain over her emotions as seen across 6 episodes, and the ending might be justifiably happy because of the plot (spoilers below):
And at least for a second chance by FL to rewrite the future, Jerome Deng's character as Jun Che for the remaining episodes this far isn't altered much from those first five minutes, which has me relieved. Whether it is a mini drama or vertical drama, it's amazing how some things can go completely haywire including characterisation within 2 to 5 episodes. Here's to this mini drama staying the course.
For KMLM, a fair number of us were blinking at how the most extreme aspects of novel Murong Jinghe were give to Baron Chen's character by the scriptwriters, thereby leaving us with a ML character we don't recognise. They also butchered Wu Jinyan's FL character in the drama, which is a travesty considering the quality of the leads involved. But to be fair, they managed to butcher more than that.
However, TJOL managed to set a new low bar for that given the amount of issues from the screenwriter, directors and post-production team. I felt quite bad for the main cast and supporting cast who acted in that drama, especially Cheng Yi. Poor Cheng Yi. I'm not a Cheng Yi fan. I can understand how the screw-ups by the crew has significantly affected his portrayal of Xiao Qiushui.
Fight scenes in at least 2 of the 6 episodes are well-choreographed and very enjoyable.
Scenes are well-planned (from the smallest details and props to the necessity of a scene showcasing multiple aspects of characters and/or the plot) and keep the story moving at an engaging pace. OP and ED songs take up approximately 2 minutes 30 seconds and 2 minutes 46 seconds respectively, which equates to slightly less than 8 minutes of drama per episode.
I now have an urge to pat a kitten. Looking forward to the remaining 18 episodes.
Your soft spot is well-chosen. There's a larger pantheon of male actors who act very well in their dramas or movies of choice including historical costume dramas, but they don't fit certain moulds, and Luo Jin is one of them.
Right now, currently-airing "Time Raiders" starring Francis Ng, Cao Lei, and younger actors such as Xu Zhenxuan and Chen Xiang is a very good combo, where the acting ranges from very apt to promising. Francis Ng and Cao Lei are spot-on. Tomb-raiding adventure horror drama adaptation of the first book and part of the second book, from the popular Dao Mu Bi Ji series.
"The Guardians" starring Zhang Yishan, Elvis Han Dongjun and Zhang Tian Ai is a Republican-era spy-espionage thriller currently airing. Witty, engaging, with high stakes and deft touches of humour. Also spot-on acting, with a strong FL. You can watch four episodes for free:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1sYXi4A1Q0 - Ep 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=to36j6Nc81o - Ep 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8rbd8DBlOM - Ep 3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qy5_nDNwOvc - Ep 4
For K-drama, what brought me back was "Bon Appétit, Your Majesty" which I am waiting for all the episodes to air before watching the final 6 episodes. It's not without its flaws but overall, it is engaging and fresh and a palpable hit harkening to nostalgia more than ten years ago because it does so well in all the angles it is supposed to nail, and the acting recalls certain actors and actresses of yesteryears in nuances. I remembered how Autumn In My Heart became a hit, followed by Winter Sonata, which was more than 20 years ago.
To end this comment, have some unforgettable Yoon-a XD: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Yk4991qIm64
Someone is very awesomely trying to get me back into Jdramas, for which I am grateful XD