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I rarely drop a drama, but after five episodes, I couldn't bring myself to continue watching. It's bright and cute, but that's not enough to make a drama interesting. Especially not for 16 one hour episodes. The worst thing is the lackluster script that wasn't really going anywhere, wasn't focused enough and was just plain boring. The cast didn't really have a lot to work with as most characters are very one dimensional. The worst out of the cast for me were Kim Jung Eun and Ong Seong Wu. I'm not entirely sure what KJE did to her face, but it doesn't move an inch. The only expression that she can muster is opening her eyes super wide while the rest of her face remains as still as a stone. She tried to compensate this with extreme overacting. While she was never a great actress, in this drama she was unwatchable. Ong Seong Wu's character is so boring that only an actor with undeniable charisma could save it. Unfortunately, he doesn't have it, so his character is very forgettable. Lee You Mi is very cute, but watching an adult act like a three year old got old really fast.

Finishing a drama with three of the main characters you don't like ended being an impossible task.

Happy to see this place is as busy as ever.

Dilraba is always a delight to watch in a drama. Whatever role I've seen her in, she has been convincing as her character and she has a very pleasant screen presence.

I'm halfway through and the biggest issue I have with this drama at the moment is that it's definitely too long for the story they're trying to tell, so it's very repetitive with a lot of unnecessary storylines and characters. This drama could have benefited from a more focused plot and therefore fewer number of episodes.

In terms of characters, the ML is one of the most boring ones I've seen in the last few years. I'm not entirely sure why. On paper, he's a pretty standard ML, so it's either direction or acting that's not up to par. In comparison, I preferred the FL's character, but her story is so repetitive that as episodes went by, her character also became rather boring.

It's becoming a bit of a chore trying finish this one.

This is a very nice beginner's guide to give people unfamiliar with these myths and legends a taste.

I'd like to tell you the worst part is over, but that would be a lie. At least you can be prepared.

What is this picture doing here?

Not surprised at all and it's well deserved

It's an open ending leaning towards a happy ending, seeing as the novel has a happy ending.

I was actually thinking about watching it too. Good to know it's not bad

I've been ok. I took a little break from CDramas after rewatching TTEOTM, but I'm back now and playing catchup.

How have you been?

I usually don't linger too long on other pages.

I see the support group is still going strong.

Also, it's nice to see new people discovering this drama.

Thanks for the update. I'm going to finish TBOY first then. By then there'll be more episodes of Dashing Youth for me to watch.

I am enjoying AJTL do far. I do love wuxia dramas, but that's not the only reason. I'm enjoying the silliness. Especially since most of the themes are on the more serious side.

The Blood of Youth is on my list as well. I started it a while back and I absolutely loved it, but with my amount of patience I needed all the episodes to have aired. Then I got lured away by other dramas 😝

Joy of Life 2 is definitely on my list. Dashing Youth also sounds interesting.

AJTL has a sad ending right? Is that why you stopped at episode 36?

I waited for season two to complete airing before starting this one, because I really didn't want to live through the break between the two seasons.

I saw it's available on Netflix. I'll put it on my list. Thanks

What's everyone watching? Any recommendations? I took a break from dramas for a bit, but I'm back and ready for something new.

I'm currently watching A Journey to Love (I know I'm late 😋)

Might as well just watch the drama, because a LOT happened.