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there are extended intimate scenes released separately, just for the record.

such a beautiful, deep, and moving drama. really not ready to let go yet <3

I'm really not ready for this to end.

I've saved up the past 5 episodes to binge watch... wish me luck!!

definitely give it another try. those episodes are just setting up the characters and giving them room to breath... then they take off running haha

Chinese dramas always do this haha. they want the super tiny waist but broad masculine shoulders...

this is the answer.... except I binge watched Deep In as a distraction while I painfully wait for more episodes of Winter Sun

This was actually so great... love what they did with the narrative. China is really flexing now that the guardrails are down. Crazy chemistry, daring actors, great storyline, and high production value... its hard to beat

There are some Chinese shows that feel highly produced and polished for sure but just as many are very natural and human. If you like the more naturalistic acting and production check out Blue Canvas of Youthful Days, The Sparkle In Your Eye, Winter Sun Wakes The Wind, Lost To You, even Addicted 2016. All of these are very "real" feeling and some of my favorite BL from the last couple years.

I'm really curious about the mask that is the last episode symbol

I am wondering if I should stop watching here and wait for the last few episodes to air... I really can't take the angst!

Wait thats a good idea... what did you come up with? Haha

same! this drama has me in a total chokehold. its so beautiful and dreamy but also touching and real

im actually sooooo gagged and obsessed w this show.... they are truly eating the competition alive... everything about this show is just beautiful.

Kinda fun that they really lean into the toxicity. I dont know if it was overall totally successful in what it tried to do but I appreciate them trying. The actors did great too.

I actually have been really enjoying this series. The tropey conflict is annoying but TBH the majority of BL have terrible "ep 11 curse" misunderstandings and I'm willing to overlook it. Half of the series that I love I just ignore the plot conflict episodes.

graciassss!

I love this so far. It has a very classic old school BL feel to it that I love. The messiness, the tension, the drama, all are things I love about BL. I felt like I was watching We Best Love or History 2 again. So fun... really hope it has a happy ending though because idk if I can take the heartbreak

ALSO, just when you think Sam Lin cant get hotter.... his cameo had me getting butterflies

Super well done and fun series overall. But I didnt really feel the chemistry between the main couple. Their individual acting was good but they never seemed to be more than friends. Second couple was great though! And the overall vibe and story was really great.