Aya

The first episode is definitely one of the most memorable first episodes I have ever seen.

The character introductions are impeccable.

Can't believe this is the third year already. This drama really has remained fresh in my mind.

While this drama definitely has its flaws, overall it did manage to entertain me.

For me, the biggest problem was the worldbuilding. There was barely any. So you're basically thrown into a story that takes place in a world with no structure.

The core of the story is the main couple. Everything that doesn't revolve around them plays out in the background, so the conflicts and the stakes don't have any dramatic impact. It's not the most "exciting" drama I have ever watched.

I did like the main couple. Admittedly, the FL is miscast. I won't go as far as to say that she did a bad job, but she doesn't have the screen presence or the charisma to pull off a character like this perfectly. The ML, however, was perfectly cast.

"One is handsome and considerate, while the other is strong and brave. How should you choose? Just take them both."

Lu Xin is definitely among my favourite characters.

This was one of the dramas that I was absolutely anticipating this year and it did not disappoint.

Every cast member did a great job portraying their characters. The story of the novel was adapted really well and the progression from a lighter story to a darker one was done gradually and naturally.

Overall, I really enjoyed watching this.

I wish they would release an official English version.

After almost three years of being entangled with this beautiful drama, I finally got to read the novel. Everything else aside, I just have to say that the ending was like a warm blanket. It definitely healed the part of my heart that broke for Tantai Jin and Li Su Su.

I don't really follow the behind the scenes stuff and even I'm aware of this issue. It's a plague.

Day 30: I'd say it was good. There were some really good dramas this year.

Those two are definitely on my list as well.

I can't agree more.

Thanks for the warning. I'm never happy when cast members get replaced. It always feels a bit off. Especially when they fit the role well.

I'm actually about to start the second season.

Happy Boxing Day! I've been fine. I'm watching I am Nobody and enjoying the silliness. How have you been?

That's a perfect description. I think most dramas I watched only had sweetness sprinkled in and weren't really sweet throughout.

Visuals alone are indeed not enough.

The most disappointing drama I watched this year was actually a drama from last year and that's Red Moon Pact. I know I basically caused the disappointment myself, since I knew the drama wasn't going to be great, but I wanted to watch all three dramas in the series. Even with low expectations, it was a bit of a mess and there was no chemistry between the main leads.

I guess the closest to sweet would be WDBTD and LITC.

Lots of beautiful costumes this year.

I loved the costumes in LITC. HMH and LYX looked gorgeous.

I also loved a lot of the costumes in WOF. They fit the characters really well.

TBL had some really pretty costumes. WD's were my favourite.

MM had some gorgeous costumes as well.

I'll stop now before I list every drama I watched this year.

Most dramas I watched this year had aspects that made me think and wonder, mostly about philosophical questions. The one that comes to mind the most is WOF. The drama itself is very philosophical and poetic.