Weird. I’ve been watching on Viki since day one and it has always been those other ones for me (diviners, extranatural,…
That makes sense. The earlier/older episodes had the better translations of the specific places/titles. I usually watch dramas after they're fully released (and I guess the subs have all been re-done), but couldn't resist starting this drama earlier (even if newer episode subs feel more unfinished).
The guy is the voice behind every hot male role in c-drama.
I think the effect of Bian Jiang's voice is cumulative - when I hear his voice, I'm continuing to fall in love with the current ML from all the ML's I've heard with his voice - Princess Weiyoung, Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms, Untamed, Princess Agents, Sword and the Brocade, Who Rules the World, etc. It's this soft, cultured, deep, restrained, soft voice. Absolutely killer.
Anyone know how both the ML and FL got casted together again? It's so brilliant, I want to know all the details. They are so good together (Added: in dramas I mean, not real life...).
I’m so impressed by both of them. Someone on here was surprised that I’ve never seen LGX in anything, but…
I really like their mature, complex personality vibes. They don't overact like younger, less experienced actors. I also really liked Zanilla Zhao in Princess Agents and Legend of Minglan. For the same reason I also like Bai Lu.
Sigh. Halfway through the Viki episodes, some of the translations changed suddenly. Demon Realm became Immortal Realm, Immortals became Diviners, Azure Sky King became Lord Bicang, Sky Beyond Heaven (?) became Extranatural(?) Realm, and Chimei became scorpion-tailed foxes.
Episode 7 - Ooh, I really like how the Demon Realm is like a more golden version of earth. So many other dramas have the demon realm as a pitch black world (Starry Love), or an underground cave (countless others), it's nice to have a a demon realm so earthly and warm looking.
Episode 5 - it's like it's gender swapped - the FL is a cold and fierce general. The ML is elegant, but actually a weak and silly mortal. When the FL smiles dotingly at the ML, it's just like a tsundere-pampering wife novel, hee hee.
I'm only on episode 4, but I really like the lead's voices, the gorgeous mountains, and their subtle chemistry. The FL's initial phoenix fury, calling herself "benwang" (this royal), and saying "fong see!" (impudence!) was awesome.
It feels like Princess Agents was their first life, and this is their second life, and once again the ML is tormenting/teasing the FL. Gives me a feeling of closures after the incomplete ending of Princess Agents (which only covered half the novel).
Update: I'm watching the ending credits, and their chemistry is amazing. They act so well together.
I had just finished super-tearjerker emotional drama "Lost You Forever Part 1", and needed a palate cleanser.
Surprisingly, "The Starry Love" is perfect. Xianxia comedy, two FL, multiple couples, really gorgeous sets and visuals, and cute plot line. Totally different vibe, but just as fun to watch.
This story is the tearjerker, multiple flawed ML, roller coaster emotional ride kind of story. Not my type, but surprisingly, I loved the drama.
Usually hard to get into xianxias because they're set in the empty heavenly realm, but the fact that the FL is a male in the first third, and the story starts in a bustling rural village where you connect wth the characters, drew me in. Overall, the acting, sets, and plot, were all fantastic.
Then I went to read the translated novel to find out what happens in the rest of the story. Cried buckets of tears. So good. Only difference I could see for the first part was that in the novel, they travelled by winged horses or rode birds rather than regular horses. The previous generation sounds totally messed up, so I'm not going to read the prequel "Once Promised".
While waiting for "Lost You Forever Part 2", I'll go watch a lighthearted xianxia comedy, "The Starry Love".
Loved the drama. Usually hard to get into xianxias because they're set in the heavenly realm, but the fact that the FL is a male in the first third, and the story starts in a rural village where you connect wth the characters, drew me in. Overall, the acting, sets, and plot, were all fantastic.
Then I went to read the translated novel. Cried buckets of tears. So good. Only difference I could see was that in the novel, they travelled by winged horses or rode birds rather than regular horses. The previous generation sounds totally messed up, so I'm not going to read the prequel "Once Promised".
While waiting for "Lost You Forever Part 2", I'll go watch a lighthearted xianxia comedy, "The Starry Love".
Fast and fun. 24 episodes x 30 minutes. 3 city-states in a delicate balance of power, and the brave, fierce FL who rules one of them in the guise of a male. Then she ends up in another city as a girl without her memory and the hijinks ensue...
Silly comedic parts, serious dramatic plot developments, lots of eye candy and kissing, and really well-cast, strong female roles.
Usually, I find it hard to sit through entire dramas, because the plot drags, the characters are annoying, or bad things happen to good people.
But so far, I'm halfway through, and this drama moves quickly, balances the comedic with the romantic and the interesting drama points, and everyone is well cast.
The FL is a breath of fresh air. She's strong, fierce, good at martial arts and political scheming, and every time she raises or lowers her voice to command or threaten someone, it just reinforces her city-lord identity to me.
It's also rare that the story evolves around the young people (rather than scheming older eunuchs/kings/leaders/dowagers).
The sets/costumes/makeup are similar to an expensive production. Really easily to watch and easy on the eyes.
Downside: There's more toilet humour than I'm used to.
CM is a very nice and funny character, with a lot of good lines
The way he says, laozi (this old/great man, referring to himself) with a baby face while fussing about how handsome he is compared to others, is just hilarious.
Only on episode 4, but my favourite character so far is pretty bird Chong Ming. He's so funny/narcissitic/gregarious, he's a great foil for the quiet, tortured ML and the innocent sweet FL. I also like the FL, her acting/dress/hair/looks/makeup match her kind persona.
Peter Ho played his part so well. I hate his character's guts. I loved Chen Yu Qi's acting and Bu Yin Lou is such…
I'm totally watching for Chen Yuqi and Dylan Wang. I've been wanting to slap the emperor and his sycophant chief eunuch for ages, why do they have to be so convincing at their roles?
lol, so you are saying the stunts are done by XuKai's stunt double not by himself any of it?
As I replied below, "...During the spear practice montages, there are several scenes (cut between the face forward scenes) where the actor is facing backwards to the camera from a distance and the spear is going extra fast with body flips and stuff so I thought it was a stunt double. " I wasn't aware of Xu Kai's reputation for doing his own stunts.
The stunts are all done by xukai himself, xukai does his own fights in all his dramas. In an interview he said…
Oh, I didn't know that. During the spear practice montages, there are several scenes (cut between the face forward scenes) where the actor is facing backwards to the camera from a distance and the spear is going extra fast with body flips and stuff so I thought it was a stunt double.
It feels like Princess Agents was their first life, and this is their second life, and once again the ML is tormenting/teasing the FL. Gives me a feeling of closures after the incomplete ending of Princess Agents (which only covered half the novel).
Update: I'm watching the ending credits, and their chemistry is amazing. They act so well together.
Surprisingly, "The Starry Love" is perfect. Xianxia comedy, two FL, multiple couples, really gorgeous sets and visuals, and cute plot line. Totally different vibe, but just as fun to watch.
Usually hard to get into xianxias because they're set in the empty heavenly realm, but the fact that the FL is a male in the first third, and the story starts in a bustling rural village where you connect wth the characters, drew me in. Overall, the acting, sets, and plot, were all fantastic.
Then I went to read the translated novel to find out what happens in the rest of the story. Cried buckets of tears. So good. Only difference I could see for the first part was that in the novel, they travelled by winged horses or rode birds rather than regular horses. The previous generation sounds totally messed up, so I'm not going to read the prequel "Once Promised".
While waiting for "Lost You Forever Part 2", I'll go watch a lighthearted xianxia comedy, "The Starry Love".
Then I went to read the translated novel. Cried buckets of tears. So good. Only difference I could see was that in the novel, they travelled by winged horses or rode birds rather than regular horses. The previous generation sounds totally messed up, so I'm not going to read the prequel "Once Promised".
While waiting for "Lost You Forever Part 2", I'll go watch a lighthearted xianxia comedy, "The Starry Love".
Silly comedic parts, serious dramatic plot developments, lots of eye candy and kissing, and really well-cast, strong female roles.
Usually, I find it hard to sit through entire dramas, because the plot drags, the characters are annoying, or bad things happen to good people.
But so far, I'm halfway through, and this drama moves quickly, balances the comedic with the romantic and the interesting drama points, and everyone is well cast.
The FL is a breath of fresh air. She's strong, fierce, good at martial arts and political scheming, and every time she raises or lowers her voice to command or threaten someone, it just reinforces her city-lord identity to me.
It's also rare that the story evolves around the young people (rather than scheming older eunuchs/kings/leaders/dowagers).
The sets/costumes/makeup are similar to an expensive production. Really easily to watch and easy on the eyes.
Downside: There's more toilet humour than I'm used to.