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Iconic chemistry between LYX and HMH
The chemistry between LYX and HMH is absolutely insane, beautiful, intense, and unforgettable. I love them so much that even now, I still can’t get over it. I need them to pair up again. This isn’t my first HMH drama, I started with FOF, and while his character there was insanely handsome, somehow his aura and visuals are even better here. I don’t know what it is, but LYX has this power to elevate her male leads’ presence. I didn’t feel the same chemistry when watching Glory or TUS.
Both of them absolutely nailed their characters. Their emotions, actions, and inner conflicts were portrayed perfectly, and their crying scenes were especially heartbreaking and sincere. Their scheming personalities matched each other so well. Honestly, the reason I’m giving this drama a 10/10 overall is because of them.
That said, the storyline itself was frustrating. It started off strong, with both leads using each other to achieve their goals, which was interesting. But the constant deception and second lead became exhausting. MY had so many chances to open her heart and tell JBZ that she was actually MX and needed the antidote. I’m sure JBZ would’ve given it to her willingly. However, that’s not the real reason I rated the storyline 7/10. I can still understand MY’s hesitation, she knew JBZ would help her, but she didn’t want him to go against his master’s orders. She didn’t want him to become someone who betrays his master, and from her POV, that makes sense.
The truly frustrating part was SL. He was annoying, obsessive, and honestly unbearable. I wanted to drop the drama so many times, but I stayed purely for LYX and HMH. The number of times I wanted to punch him through the screen is uncountable. This story did not need a third wheel. I genuinely don’t understand why his character existed. His transition from a “lost puppy” to someone evil felt unnecessary and poorly justified. I don’t see a valid reason for him turning evil, was it possessiveness? Obsession? I don’t even know what the screenwriter was trying to do here.
We don’t need a third wheel to amplify the main leads’ relationship. He couldn’t even see FY right in front of him. The number of times I wanted to scream at him to look at FY, poor girl. I couldn’t empathise with him at all. I’ve seen many comments defending SL, but honestly… no. Yes, MY saved him when he was young and became his light but is that love? He grew up believing MX was a guy, and then suddenly he sees MY again and thinks, oh my god, I love her! That was just weird. What he felt wasn’t love, it was gratitude mixed with obsession. He wanted to repay her and believed that saving her would make her look at him. That’s not how love works. And even if that logic did work, then isn’t FY doing the same thing?
That said, YCE did portray SL very well, it’s just a shame the character itself was so badly written.
On a lighter note, the princess and YX storyline was adorable. I love them so much. The princess’s growth was genuinely touching. If the drama had focused less on SL’s obsession and more on the princess’s journey, it would have been so much better.
Both of them absolutely nailed their characters. Their emotions, actions, and inner conflicts were portrayed perfectly, and their crying scenes were especially heartbreaking and sincere. Their scheming personalities matched each other so well. Honestly, the reason I’m giving this drama a 10/10 overall is because of them.
That said, the storyline itself was frustrating. It started off strong, with both leads using each other to achieve their goals, which was interesting. But the constant deception and second lead became exhausting. MY had so many chances to open her heart and tell JBZ that she was actually MX and needed the antidote. I’m sure JBZ would’ve given it to her willingly. However, that’s not the real reason I rated the storyline 7/10. I can still understand MY’s hesitation, she knew JBZ would help her, but she didn’t want him to go against his master’s orders. She didn’t want him to become someone who betrays his master, and from her POV, that makes sense.
The truly frustrating part was SL. He was annoying, obsessive, and honestly unbearable. I wanted to drop the drama so many times, but I stayed purely for LYX and HMH. The number of times I wanted to punch him through the screen is uncountable. This story did not need a third wheel. I genuinely don’t understand why his character existed. His transition from a “lost puppy” to someone evil felt unnecessary and poorly justified. I don’t see a valid reason for him turning evil, was it possessiveness? Obsession? I don’t even know what the screenwriter was trying to do here.
We don’t need a third wheel to amplify the main leads’ relationship. He couldn’t even see FY right in front of him. The number of times I wanted to scream at him to look at FY, poor girl. I couldn’t empathise with him at all. I’ve seen many comments defending SL, but honestly… no. Yes, MY saved him when he was young and became his light but is that love? He grew up believing MX was a guy, and then suddenly he sees MY again and thinks, oh my god, I love her! That was just weird. What he felt wasn’t love, it was gratitude mixed with obsession. He wanted to repay her and believed that saving her would make her look at him. That’s not how love works. And even if that logic did work, then isn’t FY doing the same thing?
That said, YCE did portray SL very well, it’s just a shame the character itself was so badly written.
On a lighter note, the princess and YX storyline was adorable. I love them so much. The princess’s growth was genuinely touching. If the drama had focused less on SL’s obsession and more on the princess’s journey, it would have been so much better.
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