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I know some people can’t get past the fact that the ML and FL have a big age gap in real life… but I don’t care because in this drama, they’re so cuteeee. Both couples are so cute. Mee and Namphueng are so cute, they’re too cute to the point that I had to skip their scenes because I’ve been giggling nonstop. Gosh, I swear I can see myself in these characters, but I’d definitely die of embarrassment because I wouldn’t be able to keep myself together if that happened to me.

This drama literally just started airing, and I only saw a few clips on TikTok… now I’m already interested 😭 I really want to wait until it finishes, but why did it have to show up on my fyp?? If I start it now, I know I’ll lose interest waiting for new episodes every week. The struggle is real.

I’m personally not a fan of Channel 7’s dramas. I feel like most of them focus on revenge, though maybe that’s just the ones I’ve watched. This drama is pretty different. It still has that kind of plot, but the vibe is very different, and the quality has improved a lot. It’s very refreshing to watch a story about a cosmetics scientist and business, and the second-lead couple is really nice to see too. It feels like I’m watching a Korean or Chinese drama.

That said, I also feel like this drama is a bit too short. I can’t really see proper development for each character, and some transitions feel a bit weird. I think they should’ve stuck to their usual format, either shorter episodes with more episodes overall, or a longer duration. But overall, I like it because it’s totally different from typical Channel 7 dramas.

I really liked this drama. I went in with zero expectations and ended up being pleasantly surprised. Starting with what I disliked the most, I really couldn’t stand Annita. After they moved to Shanghai, I skipped most of her scenes until the end because her character just didn’t sit right with me at all.

What kept me watching was Kao and Bright’s chemistry. It was insanely good from the first episode, and honestly, that alone made me finish the drama even though I didn’t love most of the plot. The OSTs were pretty good, the acting was okay, and while there are flaws, it’s still enjoyable. One thing that really bothered me though was the Mandarin speaking, it was quite painful to listen to at times.

I tried to see things from the characters’ perspectives and appreciate the positive sides, but that last episode… what was that scene?? We already had a happy ending, everything was settled, and that part felt completely unnecessary. I wanted to rate this lower, but I just couldn’t because their chemistry was too good to ignore.

You’re welcome 😇

My thoughts on this drama, I’m not really a fan of SWL, but he did great here, same with ZJM. The acting is solid, and the story is calm not overly dramatic like typical soap operas. Some people might find it boring. I did skip a bit toward the end because not much was happening and I just wanted to finish it, that’s on me. Normally, I’d rate this kind of drama pretty low since it’s not amazing but not bad either. Surprisingly, I wasn’t as bored as I thought I’d be, so the rating feels fair to this drama. I didn’t like the OSTs though, which is rare for me, but the editing was good.

This drama and BPIL both won Most Anticipated TV Series in 2024 for 2025 dramas. I prefer BPIL in terms of story and OSTs, while this one stands out more for its editing. Both have good acting, but overall this is an 8/10 for me. The story is just okay, but I really loved the first half.

Not really super medical like kdramas. cdramas aren’t really known for that genre yet, and since this is a historical drama, a lot of things are limited anyway. Of course it has some flaws, but I just enjoyed it without overthinking otherwise I’d end up watching surgical videos instead 😭

Yes, it has a bit of everything. Medically it might not be perfect, but it’s a drama and fiction…just enjoy it. The romance is actually pretty strong for this kind of show, though it’s not fully romance focused, so our preferences may differ. I hope you’ll end up loving it as much as I do.

I never said anything about expecting or accepting an “ugly” FL, so I don’t know why that’s being brought up. Everyone is pretty to the right person, and not everyone views people the same way, I stand by that. I like Li Landi and have been her fan since her early lead roles because I think she’s genuinely pretty and a very good actress. I also agree the drama itself is good and the script is strong, which is obviously why she accepted the role. My only issue is the initial concept of her needing a filter and another identity for him to recognize her as “pretty,” rather than appreciating her original look, and that’s it. Understanding a drama’s message doesn’t mean I have to like every creative choice, and having one criticism doesn’t equal hating the drama or the actress.

I know. I actually watched quite a lot before deciding to drop it, even though there were only a few episodes left. I did fast forward through most of it, but I gave it a chance because the trailer looked interesting and Li Landi is one of my favourites.

In the end, it just didn’t work for me and that’s okay. Some people like it, and some don’t. 😁

Hoping to see him in more high budget dramas, especially historical, wuxia, and xianxia ones. I just want to see my man play more diverse roles. It would be such a waste not to, because he’s genuinely a good actor. He’s been impressive ever since Dreaming Back to the Qing Dynasty.

People who say she can’t act probably have only watched her dramas. Her dramas are good, but I don’t think most of them really show her full acting potential compared to her movies. Her films are usually much deeper and more emotional, and she delivers really well in them. She doesn’t even need kiss scenes to make her performances impactful.

Unless she gets cast in dramas with strong plots that allow her to show the same depth she shows in her movies, people won’t really see what she’s capable of. That’s why I really want to see her in more dramas especially historical or wuxia/xianxia ones. Even if the romance is minimal, I’d be totally fine with that as long as she gets to showcase her acting.

I honestly want to see her prove the haters wrong.

Here’s my thought. I kind of forced myself to watch this drama, just like I did with LOTFG. Both start off pretty slow. This one is slow because there’s honestly not much going on until the last 10–15 episodes. There aren’t big plots like wars, major fights, or intense conflicts early on, so I get why some people might find it boring.

But personally? I loved their relationship , it was soooo cuteeee. I was really impressed by Cheng Lei in this drama; it really showed how versatile he is. The chemistry, the acting, and the OSTs? OMG, amazing. I especially love how they act with their eyes, you can really feel the emotions without them saying much. And yes, I cried a lot towards the end. Their love just hit me hard 😭

The OSTs are honestly my favourite part. The opening theme even made me feel like I was about to watch Harry Potter or something magical. The other songs were really good too.

I know some people will compare this drama to LOTFG, but please don’t, they’re completely different. LOTFG focuses more on revenge, military strategy, and war and romance. This drama is different. Even though the FL is a general, the story mostly focuses on their romance, how they met, how they fell in love, and how they slowly built trust with each other. That part is pretty long, and I do think it could’ve been shorter.

This drama feels like watching a supernatural hero story but set in a historical world. And yes, it definitely focuses more on romance than LOTFG, and it goes deeper emotionally.

Overall, it’s an 8/10 from me.

I can’t finish this one. First of all, I really don’t like the whole idea of Li Landi having to wear a filter to be “prettier” than herself. I get what the drama is trying to say that the ML falls for her no matter how she looks and that he loved her from the start but I just can’t get past that concept. I mean just make her prettier because she’s already pretty, but it’s just a drama…so I get it, ugghh.

So I ended up just watching a bunch of clips instead… and honestly? It’s hilarious. Really funny overall, except for a few things I just can’t overlook.

Just finished it. I’d say the first 10 episodes kind of bored me, but after that I really liked it especially up until he found out who she was. I loved the military plotlines, the fight scenes, and their chemistry. Their relationship before he knew her identity was my favourite part that wanting each other but not being able to tension was so good.

I kind of lost interest after they got together, though. Maybe it’s because I was really invested in the military aspects. The last few episodes felt a bit boring to me since the focus shifted more towards romance. It’s not that their romantic scenes weren’t good, it’s just my personal preference. I liked them better when the romance existed alongside bigger things happening, rather than becoming the main focus.

I’m not sure if that makes sense, but when the plot is really strong, I personally prefer less romance, just enough to be there without taking over the story.

Overall, it’s an 8/10 for me. The editing is pretty bad, thank god the plot saves it for me.

Hmm, I’m on episode 10 now… I definitely love a strong FL, and they do have good chemistry together. The fighting scenes are great too. But the story feels pretty slow for me, somehow it’s still enjoyable, though.

I started watching this right after finishing Coroner’s Diary, and I can really feel the difference. This drama doesn’t execute the episode endings very well. Every time an episode ends, I’m just like, “Huh? That’s it?” At least give me something that makes me want to immediately watch the next episode.

Still, it’s watchable, especially since I have nothing else to watch right now.

To be honest, I’m not really a fan of this type of drama. Murder cases, mystery, investigation heavy stories, I usually avoid them because they often feel too long, draggy, and sometimes boring. I tend to lose interest pretty quickly when watching this genre. But this one, completely surprised me.

Once I started, the story and plot kept me hooked. It didn’t feel draggy at all, and I found myself wanting to continue watching episode after episode. One thing I really loved was how the FL and ML worked together, they supported each other, trusted each other, and even sacrificed for one another. I’m a huge fan of that kind of partnership dynamic.

The ending especially satisfied me. I liked that both leads stayed true to who they were. They didn’t suddenly change or abandon their principles, they continued doing what they believed was right, just as they had from the beginning. I also found it very satisfying that all the sinners and villains met their own ends without the leads having to dirty their hands. Watching everything unfold while the leads stood firm in their values felt incredibly rewarding.

As for the romance, I was surprised in a good way. Normally, when a drama like this already has a strong plot, I actually prefer little to no romance because it can feel unnecessary or forced. But here, the romance was perfectly balanced. It wasn’t cringy, it wasn’t excessive, and it didn’t take away from the main story. It was just… right.

In terms of acting, Li Landi is a fantastic actress and that’s nothing new. But I was especially impressed by Ao Rui Peng. His performance really stood out to me, and I genuinely enjoyed watching him in this role. Overall, the acting, story, and execution were all great.

I’m giving this drama a solid 8/10. The only reason I’m not rating it higher is simply because this genre isn’t usually my preference. Would I rewatch it? Probably but not anytime soon. Maybe later, when I’m out of things to watch.

I was actually quite hesitant to start this drama at first. I even asked for opinions and initially decided not to watch it. But a few days ago, since I had nothing else to watch, I pushed myself to give it a chance and I’m really glad I did. One episode was all it took. I ended up loving it.

You don’t get how much I love this drama. I love their acting so much, and I feel like I can really relate to them especially Xu Zhi. I can definitely see myself in her. Their acting feels so natural, and I love how expressive they are with just their eyes.

I understand that some people might not like this drama, especially if they’ve read the novel. It’s always hard to please fans when an adaptation doesn’t fully do justice to the source material. I also get that the title is Passionately, but there are no kissing scenes at all. Being passionately in love doesn’t have to involve kissing or intimate bed scenes. Of course, as an adaptation, it’s expected to follow the novel.

Personally, I have no issue with the lack of those scenes. If you feel like you can’t enjoy a romance drama without them, I think that’s more of a personal preference, romance can be shown in so many ways, and not just through kisses.

I know this drama might feel slow for some people, and they may not enjoy it, but some, like me will really love it. After all, this is one of the very few dramas this year that I’ve watched and genuinely liked.

I’ve watched this drama before and remember rating it pretty low, so I decided to give it another try… but I still couldn’t finish it. The story is good, and the acting is good too, yet somehow I just don’t feel the chemistry or connection between them.

What’s strange is that I already felt this way the first time I watched it, so it’s clearly not just my mood. A lot of people really love this drama and I respect their opinions, but I can’t help wondering why I don’t feel the same way.

I usually enjoy this type of drama, which makes it a little disappointing. I really wanted to like it, but it just didn’t click for me.

Rewatching this for the second time… and this is seriously a good one for me. They do everything together, which is actually rare in most xianxia/wuxia dramas. He sacrificed for her, she did the same, and sometimes they even did it together.

I’ve always loved good fighting scenes, plus solid CGI, and this drama really delivers on that. And the OST? That just gives me goosebumps.

Some people might feel this drama isn’t their cup of tea, but it’s definitely worth giving a try.