JevelynYang

Of course I've read it several times too lol

Can they just sell the broadcast right to netflix?

Coming back to this page because Go Go Squid is one of my comfort dramas.

After reading the pros and cons in comment section, I can understand both sides. When I watched this drama I also notice a lot of flaws, cringe scenes, secondhand embarrassment and red flag behaviors. But at the same time I also enjoy watching this drama because there are many cute and funny scenes too.

I think the ML character carried this drama and make it bearable to watch. Although he has some red flag behaviors, Li Xian as Han Shangyan is very charming and charismatic. Tbh, I still can't move on from his character. Maybe a lot of viewers could relate with me. Also I found this data on twitter how Han Shangyan character gained biggest index in Zhou Baizhi with 770K points. No one has ever touched this level. Even another popular character like Xiao Nai (Love o2o) and He Yichen (My Sunshine) only got around 500K points. Character played by most popular actor in china rn (Xiao Zhan) also didn't get this high points. So, yeah Han Shangyan alone can manage viewers to rate this drama high.
https://twitter.com/Cpop_Melon/status/1576855069156200448?t=3TsfL17aHsnA0gWwQh92tA&s=19

I know many of you have concerns about certain issues. But sometimes when it comes to watching dramas, it's not that serious. Many people watch dramas to seek for fluffy moments, comedy and eye candies. It's okay, I guess. There are a lot of bad dramas that make you feel good. Go Go Squid is one of the example. Watching this drama is guilty pleasure for me.

Objectively, I'd give this drama 7/10 but Han Shangyan has bewitched me body and soul, so I gave this drama 10/10.

IIRC, after the ML and FL ate rice noodle together, the ML asked FL to help his business. The ML even offered whether the FL have any condition or not and ML would try to fullfil them.

Maybe this drama isn't for you because many people actually enjoy it.

Those people who have read the novel would think that Yang Yang did a great job in delivering Song Yan character.

It's confusing at first 3 - 4 episodes and there are a lot of characters too. But later, it'll get better. This show is brilliant.

I've rewatched this drama for more than 10 times and it remains my comfort drama.

Happy 2nd Anniversary!!

Exactly! GJ is doing a good job here.

Also, this is a female centric drama. So, of course the FL character will stand out more since she is the main character. The reason why the title is "The Legend of Anle" not "The Legend of Han Ye"

Some criticisms toward the ML don't make sense. I know people can have different opinion, but I find it unnecessary to look down on ML while praising the SML.

But Di Ziyuan used to be carefree and playful girl too when she spent time with crown prince in their childhood.

But Anle is more shameless lol

Why so many ML's haters in the comments?

Do your research first. There has been many publications calling out Hollywood for their depictions of arabs and muslims.

Maybe next, people should start making journals and publications too about South Korean racist portrayal of muslims.

Then why many arab people also found those portrayal offensive? At this point, you're invalidating other's culture. Also it's not the first time South Korea did such things in their drama/movies when it comes to describing muslim, arab, asean, and black people.

If you think that way, then what's your opinion about how black people used to be portrayed as bad people, rude and dangerous in films most of the time?

Arab princes are muslim. Have you heard any non-muslim arab prince?

It would be different case if the role was only arab business mogul/CEO. But they use Arab Prince, a member of royal family that holds cultural significance. Their responsibilities are to act in accordance with their cultures.

Arab prince is a muslim.

Yes, not all arabs are muslims but most of the countries will be connected to islam. Many arab countries use star & crescent moon symbol (Islamic symbol) on their flags. Countries like Saudi Arabia & Somaliland even use Shahadah (Islamic oath) on their flags. Not to mention their laws are mostly adopted from sharia laws.

Yes, there are many muslims who smoke, drinking, partying, going to nightclub. But it still doesn't represent the whole community. How many percent of muslims doing all those things compare to others? Arab countries are at the bottom list when it comes to alcohol consumption.

Let me compare it to South Korea.

1) Prevalency of alcohol dependency Rangking: South Korea 10th, Arab 174th
2) Number of nightclubs/bars: South Korea: >100K thousands, Arab: except dubai, other areas barely have nightclubs.

So, yeah this drama is offensive. Especially they use "Arab Prince" for the role. A prince is literally the representative of their nation. Maybe if it was only some business mogul from arab, it wouldn't spark this much of controversy. Stop normalizing racism.

Other than his family past, the parents are just worried about Sang Zhi. Economic status is the issue too. Sang Zhi's parents knew that Duan Jiaxu has a difficult life due to his past. Yes, he has a decent income after graduation but he also still has to pay medical bill of his father.

I think this issue will be resolved quickly. The parents are just worried about DJX status but they are still reasonable. Later, DJX will come to her parents and convince them.

Because the ML father has a reputation as "murderer".
His father hit Jiang Ying's father while driving.