janec

I don’t fully understand your question. Do you mean that the aliens arrive on Earth so late, or that even though they arrive that late, they should still be shown so an impatient viewer can see them?

Because in my opinion, the fact that they aren’t shown is exactly what makes it so good—it builds uncertainty, tension, and anticipation. And yes, I liked the dark atmosphere, because that’s the whole point of the story.

The aliens are coming. The aliens want to destroy us. They’re already killing our greatest minds. And we know almost nothing about them. How can we fight an enemy we know nothing about—when we don’t even know what they look like?

For me, that really hit the mark, though of course it doesn’t have to work for everyone. I just love atmospheric sci-fi, and I really miss it in a world of instant gratification and immediate answers.

In my opinion, the lighting wasn’t bad at all. It was perfectly suited to the interiors and the mood of the scene—very cinematic, giving the scenes an unsettling depth, especially at the beginning of the season. Just like in a well-crafted suspense drama.

ah, yes :D

so LoZH is not an actor. And I was wondering, who the h*** are you talking about. Sorry, my bad.

Yes, me.
And who are you talking about?
Who is LoZH.
You know, it’s a bit rude to jump into another actor’s thread and act like you’re asking a question when you’re really accusing and pointing fingers, implying that one of his fans is behind it.

Good instinct :)

There’s no need to feel bad. There’s nothing wrong with accepting someone as a friend or giving her/him your real name. There’s no loss in that. But that’s how it starts. Who knows at what point that person might start encouraging you to buy something or offering you a job because you’re a “special fan.” Fans just need to be careful, that’s all, because scammers are everywhere. And this isn’t the first case of someone impersonating XZ, though it’s the first one on MDL that I know of.

Good response :)

But a few years ago, a lot of people fell for something like this on Instagram, and many on some platform in China (not Weibo), so it's better to be safe than sorry.

I ignored the message, and now I see that this person has disappeared. Maybe someone told them directly to get lost.

To all fans of XZ: if someone has sent you a private message like this:

“Hello my dear friend 👋 I'm Xiao Zhan and I want to thank you for accepting my friend request and welcome to my private MDL account. I’m here to appreciate all the amazing fans who support me. Your kindness means a lot. If you don’t mind sharing, I’d love to know your real name and where you’re from. Sending you my warm regards. ❤️”

please be cautious. There isn’t even a 0.00001% chance that this is the real Xiao Zhan. Either the person has an identity crisis, or they are hunting for naive fans.

Be careful. Do not share your real personal information. First they’ll ask for your name, then a little more, and eventually your email address, or perhaps something that could turn out to be dangerous for you.

The real Xiao Zhan would never speak like this.

I wish him all the best.

It’s not a rule, but more of a pattern: in BL dramas, two actors star together, one becomes super popular, and the other runs into some kind of misfortune. Addicted, Guardian, The Untamed, and Word of Honor are the best examples.

If an actor is clean, like Xiao Zhan, they can recover thanks to their fans. But if there’s any kind of scandal — even a small one, but clearly their fault — things can get really difficult. An actor involved in a moral scandal is a risk for any production, so now that the C-ent industry is struggling and many actors are out of work, directors and producers prefer to choose someone safer rather than a potential grenade — sure, it might explode and make a lot of noise, but it can also cause damage, especially to those standing nearby.

I’m not saying that’s the case with him — it’s just that the situation feels familiar.

I’m actually watching something right now. Maybe that’s the reason?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4mpl_AvLZg

I usually watch Kill Me, Heal Me once a year. Every time, I’m just as moved and amused. That drama is pure perfection. And Ji Sung in it? Wow, just wow!

Wow, I hate this drama, really, but to go as far as claiming that Ji Sung isn’t well-known or isn’t a good actor? Sure, beauty is subjective, but he’s an award-winning actor for Best Actor. He’s outstanding and versatile—it’s just that this role is weak (in my opinion). This drama is bad for me, and it is for you too, but I suspect you’re not Korean and don’t have a deep understanding of their mentality or real tastes. Ji Sung is one of the most respected and beloved actors in the world of K-dramas and among global audiences—as evidenced by the numerous positive comments on this forum praising him above all. I’m not Korean, I’ve never been to Korea, I’m European, and Ji Sung has been my favorite Korean actor for years. I give every drama of his a chance. So, with all due respect to you, don’t insult an actor you know nothing about.

The script is way below average. The dialogues are stiff and generic, as if they were written by AI. Zero stakes. The editing is way below average. The music is below average—it’s not tragic, it doesn’t give me a headache, it’s just nothing. I painfully watched five episodes, there was one somewhat interesting scene, and I already don’t remember it. The drama is horribly boring. Even Ji Sung can’t save it because his character is simply unbearable. I can’t watch this. I dropped it.

You said: “Many fans of Esther Yu and He Yu also said on Facebook groups that Yang Mi and Xiao Zhan didn’t deserve the awards at all, since those flop dramas shouldn’t be recognized.”
And you are absolutely right — that is what fans of Esther Yu and He Yu said. It is their biased opinion. Everyone has the right to their own. I don’t understand why you come to a page dedicated to another actor and start arguments. Love whoever you want, and let others love whoever they want. Is that really so difficult?

No, it isn't.

it's spoiler

it's spoiler

I don’t, thank you. In every drama there’s always at least one overly zealous fan. I’m used to it. But I’m grateful for the defense and for the concern :)