Ok. This last two episodes could have fit into one. Too much drama and politics whatever happened to the spooks? where are the ghosts, I miss them. There wasn’t even much development on their love story, more of reasons they shouldn’t fall in love. Even teasing kisses for two adults felt like a teeny bopper script. c’mon let them have sex or some semblance of sleeping in bed already. For me it just went downhill fast, like actually fell off the cliff.
The series challenge is not that here bad actors, I mean they played their role according to the character written: she’s an outgoing extrovert while he’s an introvert gangster intertwined through fate. I have a challenged accepting the premise of the lead character surviving from a horrific incident saved by the gangster who’s gang tries to kill her. And I love Jung Hae In but his challenge is overcoming his previous rom-com’s who were massively supported and big hits. His boyish image is lost in the series and other than a few cute moments, I can’t tell if this is a rom-com or an suspense show. If it stayed as a killer-victim serious drama then it is more believable. I’m not affected in my thoughts about the brouhaha regarding her grandfather’s issues, we shouldn’t inherit our forefather’s sins that’s like throwing rocks in a glass house which I call South Korea. I’ve seen her before and she’s a great actress. Individually their awesome, collectively just so so.
Yeah it’s another high school trope but TBH there is something refreshing about these two actors. Maybe it’s their chemistry or their cute dialogues. Or the fact that they are just teens acting like teens. Reminds me of that famous line from Notting Hill “I'm also just a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking him to love her”. Love these giddy moments.
With only one episode left, I can honestly say A Winter Sun Wakes the Wind in Spring Hill’s Dream has become one of those rare BLs that I know will stay with me. What Zelia has created is not simply a love story, but a story about healing, loss, longing, and discovering what truly matters. The relationship between Xu Changyang and Feng Qinglang feels beautifully organic, nothing is forced, nothing is rushed. Even the pain comes in waves, just when you think the characters have finally found some peace, another wave hits. And somehow, that makes the moments of tenderness feel even more meaningful.
Liu Jingyu has been such a revelation in his first acting role. His subtlety gives Changyang so much depth, and the chemistry between the leads is extraordinary. I also love how the supporting storylines complement rather than distract from the main story. The cinematography, meaningful dialogue, symbolism of the tea and mountains, and especially the OST 满纸长情 all come together to create something that feels almost poetic. This is definitely not a BL for viewers looking for constant NC scenes or familiar tropes, it asks you to slow down and feel.
Since The Secrets Happened on Litchi Island, I have been waiting to see what Zelia would do next, and she has raised the bar even higher. In a sea of BLs that can sometimes feel interchangeable, her work has a distinct identity. There is an artistry and sincerity to her storytelling that I deeply admire. I don’t even know how the final episode will end, but somehow I already feel a little sad that this journey is almost over. But it also makes me long and look forward to Zelia’s next project.
BTW GUYS I TOTALLY LOVE THAT YOU WRITE WHOLE ESSAYS ABOUT HOW MUCH YOU LOVE IT! Usually when I scroll through…
this series specially delves with much more complex issues that plague Thailand in the 30’s giving it the springboard for writers to add complex and compelling stories. Factornin two great actors with sparkling chemistry then you know it’s going to be a hit.
Just like honey and lemon, separately they are opposites in character and personality, but together they make a very tasty treat. A promising beginning of a story and see how these two unfolds. And how Haru gently peels of the mask from Sui and a kiss on the first episode tells me this is going to be a feel good show and worth watching.
My thoughts on the first 4 episodes: With and intro and outro of roughly 7 minutes each episode is only about 18 minutes long. But there is free psyche advice in the end of every episode. It’s definitely a sit-com and maybe later a rom-com but I am bothered how our lead is called “Mr. Pervert” just because he’s misunderstood. Growing up in Asia I experienced so much name-calling which by the way is a form of bullying and derogatory. I hope this show about a germophobe (who seems to have been abused in his youth) and an introvert can find its way around, because the premise of the story has potential.
The best episode so far touches so much about love and sacrifice.
This is the story of Phob his life of poverty and the loss of dignity as a slave becoming the determining factor in his desire to free his country and its people from tyranny. In any revolution, there will always be winners and losers. But for Phob, at what price?
For what is a man who gains his dreams and aspirations, only to sacrifice the very thing he truly loves?
And then there is Tin, who loses everything and yet, in losing everything, finds his true self. He chooses to keep his love within his heart, perhaps realizing that sometimes loving someone means letting them go.
So who is freer of the two?
History shows us that the first revolution was never going to be easy. And history also teaches us that power has a way of corrupting even the wisest and most idealistic of people. The revolution may free a nation, but does it necessarily free the people who fought for it?
Episode 9 delves deeply into the feelings and emotions of Tin and Phob, giving us a glimpse of where their lives may ultimately lead. It feels hopeful, but there is also a sadness underneath it all, the feeling that freedom, like love, often comes with a price.
And perhaps that is the real question this episode leaves us with: What good is winning the world if, in the process, you lose the person you love or the person you once were?
If the series ended here, I would have been happy.
I believe in the last two episode he will redeem himself but it’s somewhat my sad commentary of his life. His…
you’re right I was wrong to hope he would redeem himself. in the end he was the victim of Stockholm syndrome and eventually succumbed to his feelings. I didn’t really like the final episode at all.
The actor who played Shen zhiqing (the bully) lowkey had chemistry with xiaofan. He looks very good too, hopefully…
I would have like that episode to have more depth as it was truly enlightening. I felt just making it a narrative was enough to whet my appetite. And then in th end where did he got but hide…
I’m so glad you continued watching! As someone with a finance and banking background myself, episode 11 definitely…
Oh no don’t feel bad. It was my choice. This series needed another two episodes to properly wrap it up instead of rushing it. It’s not bad just not my favorite. Your words earlier reminded me to alway give things a chance and I did. As always we both like many shows and yet agree we also see things differently. it’s a healthy relationship.
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Liu Jingyu has been such a revelation in his first acting role. His subtlety gives Changyang so much depth, and the chemistry between the leads is extraordinary. I also love how the supporting storylines complement rather than distract from the main story. The cinematography, meaningful dialogue, symbolism of the tea and mountains, and especially the OST 满纸长情 all come together to create something that feels almost poetic. This is definitely not a BL for viewers looking for constant NC scenes or familiar tropes, it asks you to slow down and feel.
Since The Secrets Happened on Litchi Island, I have been waiting to see what Zelia would do next, and she has raised the bar even higher. In a sea of BLs that can sometimes feel interchangeable, her work has a distinct identity. There is an artistry and sincerity to her storytelling that I deeply admire. I don’t even know how the final episode will end, but somehow I already feel a little sad that this journey is almost over. But it also makes me long and look forward to Zelia’s next project.
This is the story of Phob his life of poverty and the loss of dignity as a slave becoming the determining factor in his desire to free his country and its people from tyranny. In any revolution, there will always be winners and losers. But for Phob, at what price?
For what is a man who gains his dreams and aspirations, only to sacrifice the very thing he truly loves?
And then there is Tin, who loses everything and yet, in losing everything, finds his true self. He chooses to keep his love within his heart, perhaps realizing that sometimes loving someone means letting them go.
So who is freer of the two?
History shows us that the first revolution was never going to be easy. And history also teaches us that power has a way of corrupting even the wisest and most idealistic of people. The revolution may free a nation, but does it necessarily free the people who fought for it?
Episode 9 delves deeply into the feelings and emotions of Tin and Phob, giving us a glimpse of where their lives may ultimately lead. It feels hopeful, but there is also a sadness underneath it all, the feeling that freedom, like love, often comes with a price.
And perhaps that is the real question this episode leaves us with: What good is winning the world if, in the process, you lose the person you love or the person you once were?
If the series ended here, I would have been happy.