Also, just read that season 2 is announced. As much as i think that the modern day script writing reveal was interesting....(still…
I am still conflicted about the modern-day setting, as I like the characters as they are in the period setting.
haha generally even though this is a historical drama per se, it only has a tinge of those 'serious' palace issues, generally its quite fluffy, it's like a romcom set in period (which is pretty cute~) Its a nice break from all the exhausting shows (and you can switch off much of your brain while watching it) :D So I would recommend it :)
Also, just read that season 2 is announced. As much as i think that the modern day script writing reveal was interesting....(still…
in the last episode "extras", a clip set in the modern times was shown. Jin'er is the scriptwriter of this drama and the general was a runner for the director who went to chase her to finish up her scripts
Just finished this lovely drama. Plotholes?Yes. Scenes that could have been treated much better with care? Yes.…
Also, just read that season 2 is announced. As much as i think that the modern day script writing reveal was interesting....(still conflicted as it has the same vibes as 'i woke up and it was all a dream' kinda bad ending...) I do sincerely hope that it is set in the period drama instead of modern day...love their period looks more
Just finished this lovely drama. Plotholes?Yes. Scenes that could have been treated much better with care? Yes. Could have slightly more intense moments? Maybe
But absolutely love the fact that the FL is forthcoming with her feelings and what she is thinking about and not tsun her way through which cause even more problems like most of the other dramas.
Watched the first episode, Shibasaki Kou's performance is really convincing for me!Her little nuances and facial expressions were pretty good. Hope to see that the story will turn out interesting~
Same as you! I am a fan of ariel and i totally agree that there would be no other replacement as her! Ariel always have the charm and of course, her hardwork behind all these, to bring out the best of her co-actors/ress!
just to add a note here! Yu Wen Yong's fake hairline is actually due to the fact that his skin was sensitive towards the glue that is used to glue the wig on. Hence in certain episodes, you can see the redness of it , despite that, he still pulled out spectacular performances, after that they had to change his hairstyle so that the need of using the glue is removed. (saw this information from their making/interview videos ^^)
Hi Shingekkie! On the contrary to you, I was actually not familiar with Ariel Lin, prior to watching this show.…
Regarding LLW, I wouldn't say this show has the best pacing, but there are certainly moments inside the show that I really really love. And also, the chemistry with Ariel and the male lead (Feng Shao Feng) is great too(i guess once again it is the magic/hardwork of her)! The emotions up and downs (definitely way heavier than huabuqi) is something that someone might love or hate the show.
If not, another piece that I would greatly recommend is "in time with you". https://kisskh.at/2957-in-time-with-you It is a modern drama with Ariel acting as an independent career woman, that shows a very different side, her evolved acting skills (that lead to such good recent performances) which clinched her second golden horse best actress award.
====================== Eternal love has been on my watchlist! (i have watched the movie version cos of Liu Yi Fei) and am just finding time to watch the drama, hopefully soon.
I have watched bits and pieces of The King's woman when it aired on my local tv channel, but not entirely, likewise, one day i will get it watched properly :D
Thanks so much for writing this! Caught up to this drama last week (am a fan of Ariel Lin hence i will definitely watch her shows) and i am totally not disappointed!! Totally agree with the points you mentioned above!
Initially, when i first started watching it, i can't help but to compare with her character in LanLingWang since that was the last period drama that she acted in (I love that show a lot too), initially found her character slightly similar to Xue Wu due to the intelligence that she has. However, I realised that BuQi's character has more chances of portraying her intelligence at adverse circumstances which i hoped Xue Wu would have(since she was marketed as such) [seems that i went out of topic] But in any case, this made me like Bu Qi even more!
LLW was meant to be a "break our heart and make us cry as much as possible" show but this definitely isn't! the pacing, as you mentioned, is so light-hearted but it was pretty well balanced with tension! Unknowingly, i have catched up to episode 43 and i am just waiting nervously for the show to air finish so that i could watch it at one go.
Watching this show also allowed me to know more about the other China actress which kinda made me want to watch their other shows as well, which is also surprising to know most of them are new actors/actress. And also, have never watch Binbin's shows before but i am totally in love with his smile and eyes when he looks at buqi!
haha generally even though this is a historical drama per se, it only has a tinge of those 'serious' palace issues, generally its quite fluffy, it's like a romcom set in period (which is pretty cute~) Its a nice break from all the exhausting shows (and you can switch off much of your brain while watching it) :D So I would recommend it :)
another fluffy shoujo drama i would recommend is https://kisskh.at/51965-koi-wa-tsuzuku-yo-doko-made-mo
Plotholes?Yes. Scenes that could have been treated much better with care? Yes. Could have slightly more intense moments? Maybe
But absolutely love the fact that the FL is forthcoming with her feelings and what she is thinking about and not tsun her way through which cause even more problems like most of the other dramas.
If not, another piece that I would greatly recommend is "in time with you". https://kisskh.at/2957-in-time-with-you
It is a modern drama with Ariel acting as an independent career woman, that shows a very different side, her evolved acting skills (that lead to such good recent performances) which clinched her second golden horse best actress award.
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Eternal love has been on my watchlist! (i have watched the movie version cos of Liu Yi Fei) and am just finding time to watch the drama, hopefully soon.
I have watched bits and pieces of The King's woman when it aired on my local tv channel, but not entirely, likewise, one day i will get it watched properly :D
Initially, when i first started watching it, i can't help but to compare with her character in LanLingWang since that was the last period drama that she acted in (I love that show a lot too), initially found her character slightly similar to Xue Wu due to the intelligence that she has. However, I realised that BuQi's character has more chances of portraying her intelligence at adverse circumstances which i hoped Xue Wu would have(since she was marketed as such) [seems that i went out of topic] But in any case, this made me like Bu Qi even more!
LLW was meant to be a "break our heart and make us cry as much as possible" show but this definitely isn't! the pacing, as you mentioned, is so light-hearted but it was pretty well balanced with tension! Unknowingly, i have catched up to episode 43 and i am just waiting nervously for the show to air finish so that i could watch it at one go.
Watching this show also allowed me to know more about the other China actress which kinda made me want to watch their other shows as well, which is also surprising to know most of them are new actors/actress. And also, have never watch Binbin's shows before but i am totally in love with his smile and eyes when he looks at buqi!