I got too attached to the character and now I'm really sad and depressed can't work or concentrate on anything
It get's really heartbreaking when you suddenly realize that everyone around Jiang Yuelou has died when it took him so much to eventually find a safe place within a person.
Guys, give this drama a chance. Everything else makes up for a potentially bad ending. This drama is still a whole masterpiece and acting is beautiful. The scriptwriter advices to end the drama about 10 minutes prior ending, and it will all be fine. She'll be rewriting the end in a spin-off. We're good :)
This drama is a hidden gem and worth evey minute spent. The acting is superb, with palpable chemistry between the leads. The musical backdrop nice and decent and carefully drawn. It has beautiful sets and fine looking attire. Scenes are well executed and mostly free from overdrawn sequences. Kind of impatiently waiting for the last few episodes.
wow what a selfish woman. Thank you, I won't bother with this drama... I love strong female leads, but not CRUEL…
I feel you. I also think she isn't always intentionally cruel , as she does care here and there (I'm rooting for it to get better with the next episodes) but simply doesn't notice.
This drama is quite a nice watch but boi. I understand that it's FL's priority to find out about her parents. Yes she seems to be the bold type- HOWEVER she has been accusing ZI-O for murder for the last 4 (that's where I'm currently at) episodes straight. And she has been egocentric. It's reasonable in the beginning, as she has reasons to see him as a threat and doesn't know enough about him. She's a strong woman and knows what she wants, however, she has been accusing him ONLY and gone great lengths to find out. All these episodes I see her charging at him first, telling him what's best, accusing him some more. He has been very cooperative from the moment on they officially met. Albeit wary, but she has been, too and he has been running for what feels like, ever. She dug up his painful past, he opened up to her at least a little bit and told her straight forward about what happens in his head. By now, she knows that something about him is different, and it's even more obvious that he has a bunch of traumatas lingering somewhere deep within him. Yes, not knowing what happened to her parents must be undescribinlgy painful, but I find it ironic how she doesn't really sense that he doesn't have a less painful past. Keep in mind, she knows nothing yet. Maybe he didn't kill her parents. I want a big fat apology then. All this while she continues to dig deeper as it all works in her favor. By now she knows he's not a mental rock and feels just the same, but-
The drama almost lost me when she brought in ZI-O for tests without telling him beforehand. TESTS. If ZI-O really was an experiment, which she should be well aware of, these tests are a main triggerpoint to him, on top of that they hurt! (wtf?). He gets angry at first (and he's being very reasonable) but then cooperates ,though he'd rather not, and it's for HER. He has flashbacks of him being strapped in a standing position, unable to move, getting needles rammed into his back without being able to make the pain go away. He has an actual panic-attack and RUNS (surprise sherlock! needs no psychatrist). She finds him, but after all of this still chooses to keep up her egocentric facade and tells him she was "not going to apologize". Woman, take a look at the people you're with, some people don't work like this. I wouldn't want to cooperate with you again either. She's not very empathetic, and that might be the characters charme, but it turns against him and it hurts to watch. Every new pain inflicted on him is so frustrating. He says he is scared, very scared. However she's already one step ahead, wants to get him to his next test. No, not remembering doesn't mean forgetting. She says that it's convenient for him to not remember. It's not. It's why people like her keep thinking that he is not in pain. Because he doesn't break down and cry or ramble on about what actually happened. All he has are subtle hints and so far, she has mostly been ignoring them.
I feel like I'll get so angry when I hear her talk about her parents again. It's not just you. Ask more, try to be more sensitive, let him explain himself, listen to him, encourage him. Things could've been handled differently, if she'd just CARE. He might cooperate just the same but without getting hurt so much.
PS: I might still continue watching. The drama itself is thrilling, has some nice, mysterious vibes and is packed with action. If you like a strong cast, this is for you. I'm looking forward to see some character developement and change in dynamic, as we're only halfway and posters tell us FL and ML will be getting closer then this.
I'm about half way. Beautiful costumes, very nice aeshetic. Loving the sets. The main protagonist is witty and bold and very well portrayed. The differences he and Qin Yi Heng share make it a lively dynamic and I enjoy watching them both go back and forth but strive forward in the process.
Female lead however really, really puts me off. Her character has alot of potential to be bold and strong, however they ended up not giving her much color. As soon as she is introduced, she makes hasty, unprofessional decisions against all 'professionalism' there is supposed to be going on. As they try to make her a 'cute and self-confident' woman, she makes quick assumptions and intermeddles in everything without actually having alot to say. Sometimes it feels like she is merely part of the plot for JS to play the hero. She mostly ends up 'just being there' for random romantic and emotional scenes. We switch from action-thriller to 'overly concerned boyfriend that has to run and catch girlfriend which gets shoved in crowd as she childishly decided to push her way through to the front and proceed to carry her bridal style'. It absolutely kills the vibe and gives the characters a ridiculous twist. She does more feel like an add-on as her character could've easily been omitted (not counting her case. better than nothing).
Hoping for more character-development in upcoming episodes.
Yang Sejong is an immense actor! He has the charisma, the versatility and he's super handsome. The way he is able to portray emotions is superb, I love watching him. He shines as the lead and it's so pleasing to see him starting off so strong.
This was a heavenly, sophisticated production. I could probably rewatch it multiple times and it would still pull me in.
The cast did immensely well. I've watched my way through the BTS and it does more feel like someone sneaked in a phone during ancient times. You don't need specific historical knowledge in order to understand the show. In a world wherein power is the only way to survive, they are bound to battle many, many hardships that eventually turn them into as what we see them. However if you're interested in this particular era- the setting is basically the story of Yi Bangwon (King Taejong) who'd lived around 1367.
This drama is comprised of many deep thoughts, unveiled in sophisticated dialogue. Memorable is that against all the battles the leading characters fight, physically and psychologically, their bond is a deep connection that never wavers. Quoting 'the sun and the moon'- that are naturally tied together and, in this universe, will never, ever, stand alone. While they get pulled out and away from the safe space that they'd created for themselves, against all the struggle, a part of them desperately tries to tie them back together, in whatever shape or form. Thus I think they did extremely well with the ending.
Easily was one of the best Dramas I've seen so far. It is, in fact, a masterpiece
I'm still waiting for the hype. I feel like this show sneaked past many without anyone noticing. The drama was thrilling throughout the whole show. It takes you away from your average plotlines, however nothing else is expected from OCN. After three years, I still remember the BGM. Officially calling it a clone drama in promotions might've spoiled the idea of it, or so I thought. However it does not. The conclusion of this has a very novel approach and Yang Sejong portrayed his roles (and it's more then two, if anyone caught it!) immensely good, with superb control over emotions. It's a performance he deserves a lot of recognition for. I still come back to this!
Superb show, but it's itchy, really. Something that doesn't want to sit well with me is that he basically abandoned his 'best friend' in World A. She has always been loyal to him and worried about him, too. He will most likely never come back, as he apparently has no reason to because his 'one and only reason to live' has died in this world.
The plot is great and unique, however it also makes me realize that there is a reason as to why everybody only exists once in this world. Nice to know that he can find her somewhere else, but- Is Seo Kyung really this disposable? I know that the plot focuses on something else and that he was desperate, yet she still has died. Yet he still abandons his best friend, his team and tells them nothing. He doesn't question it, either. He's ready to just switch worlds and treat it as the people were just the same, but the circumstances were better? When in fact, these are different people. Because, what makes an identity an identity? He was positive that he would stay with her right away. That's sweet and as she likes him, also in this (and every other) world and his other self has died, that's a nice match- but it's also somewhat egoistic. Important to remember: World B belonged to his other self (which I still feel sorry for)- Easily to forget as he's not the leading character. He had every right to tell him to go back to his place, eventhough he'd only had good intentions crossing borders.
I was wondering how they would resolve this dilemma. Fact is, they didnt.
In conclusion, the ending seems to be more tragic then I initially thought it to be. His place clearly is in World A. If he'd ever want to travel back to fill his place, he'd have to board any train and hope that it will take him there (as the connection between A and B is cut off) and by this point, he must've made compromises. (Which I can't help but doubt, as it's surely tempting for him to have SK by his side).
Man Xiaonan totally outshines Xu Bicheng. She's bold, clever and you can't simply get her down. She deserves way better. It's hard to tell what he sees in Bicheng if the show literally makes her an "agent" that looks like she was about to break down anytime. She's kinda killing the show
After reading some of the recent comments I noticed how differently people conceive. For me, the 8.9 are very well deserved and I rated even higher. I myself am very sceptical towards many romantic series, especially BL/Asian ones. They just arent my cup of tea, they tend to be too cheesy and some really make me cringe all the way through. No, TWM doesnt have a "never happened before"-plot, but to me its well executed and more mature then most Thai ones. Even seemingly stereotypical scenes didn't bother me. I rarely feel butterflies or excited when watching a lovestory (Im a stone), but this one managed to make me feel so alive somehow, I got caught in the story and it became pretty valuable to me. Taking the maincouple as an example, I found the characters well delivered (especially Korn, whose character seemed to be more developed) and in nowhere awkward. If it was, it probably didn't even bother me. Its made with love and heck, I liked it alot
I understand that it's FL's priority to find out about her parents.
Yes she seems to be the bold type-
HOWEVER she has been accusing ZI-O for murder for the last 4 (that's where I'm currently at) episodes straight. And she has been egocentric. It's reasonable in the beginning, as she has reasons to see him as a threat and doesn't know enough about him. She's a strong woman and knows what she wants, however, she has been accusing him ONLY and gone great lengths to find out. All these episodes I see her charging at him first, telling him what's best, accusing him some more. He has been very cooperative from the moment on they officially met. Albeit wary, but she has been, too and he has been running for what feels like, ever. She dug up his painful past, he opened up to her at least a little bit and told her straight forward about what happens in his head.
By now, she knows that something about him is different, and it's even more obvious that he has a bunch of traumatas lingering somewhere deep within him.
Yes, not knowing what happened to her parents must be undescribinlgy painful, but I find it ironic how she doesn't really sense that he doesn't have a less painful past. Keep in mind, she knows nothing yet. Maybe he didn't kill her parents. I want a big fat apology then.
All this while she continues to dig deeper as it all works in her favor. By now she knows he's not a mental rock and feels just the same, but-
The drama almost lost me when she brought in ZI-O for tests without telling him beforehand. TESTS. If ZI-O really was an experiment, which she should be well aware of, these tests are a main triggerpoint to him, on top of that they hurt! (wtf?).
He gets angry at first (and he's being very reasonable) but then cooperates ,though he'd rather not, and it's for HER.
He has flashbacks of him being strapped in a standing position, unable to move, getting needles rammed into his back without being able to make the pain go away. He has an actual panic-attack and RUNS (surprise sherlock! needs no psychatrist).
She finds him, but after all of this still chooses to keep up her egocentric facade and tells him she was "not going to apologize". Woman, take a look at the people you're with, some people don't work like this. I wouldn't want to cooperate with you again either.
She's not very empathetic, and that might be the characters charme, but it turns against him and it hurts to watch. Every new pain inflicted on him is so frustrating. He says he is scared, very scared. However she's already one step ahead, wants to get him to his next test. No, not remembering doesn't mean forgetting. She says that it's convenient for him to not remember. It's not. It's why people like her keep thinking that he is not in pain. Because he doesn't break down and cry or ramble on about what actually happened. All he has are subtle hints and so far, she has mostly been ignoring them.
I feel like I'll get so angry when I hear her talk about her parents again. It's not just you. Ask more, try to be more sensitive, let him explain himself, listen to him, encourage him. Things could've been handled differently, if she'd just CARE. He might cooperate just the same but without getting hurt so much.
PS: I might still continue watching. The drama itself is thrilling, has some nice, mysterious vibes and is packed with action. If you like a strong cast, this is for you. I'm looking forward to see some character developement and change in dynamic, as we're only halfway and posters tell us FL and ML will be getting closer then this.
Female lead however really, really puts me off. Her character has alot of potential to be bold and strong, however they ended up not giving her much color. As soon as she is introduced, she makes hasty, unprofessional decisions against all 'professionalism' there is supposed to be going on. As they try to make her a 'cute and self-confident' woman, she makes quick assumptions and intermeddles in everything without actually having alot to say. Sometimes it feels like she is merely part of the plot for JS to play the hero. She mostly ends up 'just being there' for random romantic and emotional scenes. We switch from action-thriller to 'overly concerned boyfriend that has to run and catch girlfriend which gets shoved in crowd as she childishly decided to push her way through to the front and proceed to carry her bridal style'. It absolutely kills the vibe and gives the characters a ridiculous twist.
She does more feel like an add-on as her character could've easily been omitted (not counting her case. better than nothing).
Hoping for more character-development in upcoming episodes.
He deserves all the love!
I could probably rewatch it multiple times and it would still pull me in.
The cast did immensely well. I've watched my way through the BTS and it does more feel like someone sneaked in a phone during ancient times.
You don't need specific historical knowledge in order to understand the show. In a world wherein power is the only way to survive, they are bound to battle many, many hardships that eventually turn them into as what we see them. However if you're interested in this particular era- the setting is basically the story of Yi Bangwon (King Taejong) who'd lived around 1367.
This drama is comprised of many deep thoughts, unveiled in sophisticated dialogue.
Memorable is that against all the battles the leading characters fight, physically and psychologically, their bond is a deep connection that never wavers. Quoting 'the sun and the moon'- that are naturally tied together and, in this universe, will never, ever, stand alone.
While they get pulled out and away from the safe space that they'd created for themselves, against all the struggle, a part of them desperately tries to tie them back together, in whatever shape or form.
Thus I think they did extremely well with the ending.
Easily was one of the best Dramas I've seen so far. It is, in fact, a masterpiece
The plot is great and unique, however it also makes me realize that there is a reason as to why everybody only exists once in this world.
Nice to know that he can find her somewhere else, but-
Is Seo Kyung really this disposable? I know that the plot focuses on something else and that he was desperate, yet she still has died.
Yet he still abandons his best friend, his team and tells them nothing. He doesn't question it, either.
He's ready to just switch worlds and treat it as the people were just the same, but the circumstances were better? When in fact, these are different people. Because, what makes an identity an identity?
He was positive that he would stay with her right away. That's sweet and as she likes him, also in this (and every other) world and his other self has died, that's a nice match- but it's also somewhat egoistic.
Important to remember: World B belonged to his other self (which I still feel sorry for)- Easily to forget as he's not the leading character. He had every right to tell him to go back to his place, eventhough he'd only had good intentions crossing borders.
I was wondering how they would resolve this dilemma. Fact is, they didnt.
In conclusion, the ending seems to be more tragic then I initially thought it to be. His place clearly is in World A. If he'd ever want to travel back to fill his place, he'd have to board any train and hope that it will take him there (as the connection between A and B is cut off) and by this point, he must've made compromises. (Which I can't help but doubt, as it's surely tempting for him to have SK by his side).
For me, the 8.9 are very well deserved and I rated even higher. I myself am very sceptical towards many romantic series, especially BL/Asian ones.
They just arent my cup of tea, they tend to be too cheesy and some really make me cringe all the way through. No, TWM doesnt have a "never happened before"-plot, but to me its well executed and more mature then most Thai ones. Even seemingly stereotypical scenes didn't bother me. I rarely feel butterflies or excited when watching a lovestory (Im a stone), but this one managed to make me feel so alive somehow, I got caught in the story and it became pretty valuable to me.
Taking the maincouple as an example, I found the characters well delivered (especially Korn, whose character seemed to be more developed) and in nowhere awkward. If it was, it probably didn't even bother me.
Its made with love and heck, I liked it alot