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Revenged Love is my Roman Empire. A happy Suo Wei is my daily dose of serotonin, prescribed for me to take. Horny Chi Cheng reminds me of the importance of self-control. This show is a sweet treat. You don't need it in massive amounts--that would be detrimental. Twice a week is enough to boost your mood. The fact that episodes are released every Monday and Tuesday is perfect for me to stay motivated and fueled to be productive on the following days. Obsession surely isn't healthy, just as anything in unnecessarily large doses. I'm practicing self-discipline so I can continue to enjoy this masterpiece.

Omg another birthday twin! Debating with yourself is so relatable. In contrast to you, I might be busy with college during our birthday week so, I've given myself the treat of watching this beautiful series every Monday and Tuesday evening.

I, too, decided to start watching this already know the finale should be the best gift I'll have when this whole thing airs.

OMG. HI, BIRTHDAY TWIN!!!

WSW lookin like a tough cookie but I know Chi Cheng is this 🤏 close to biting into that soft, sugary sweet.

I was honestly scared to death when I first saw a snake in real life. Although, seeing them on-screen isn't giving me the creeps. What I have gathered from snake lovers is that they can seem as cute as cats, provided that they don't try to kill you. Well, cats do try to kill their owners from time to time, so I guess that's a similarity. Would I wanna have a pet snake? Not in this lifetime, no. But I do love Little Jealousy. This snake has good taste. He surely approves of Da Bao/Suo Wei for his master and is disgusted by the gold digger.

NOH SHIN WOOOOO!!!! Okay. Wait. I love this character from Light On Me so much that I just couldn't help but gasp seeing a comment that's quite in-character??? I agree, Shin Woo-ah. Kisses between two males in a Chinese setting? Truly a sight to behold. The good news? We'll get to see more. How??? Well, the production team is effectively using a loophole. No further details. Enjoy watching!

Scoreboard for episode 5:
Chi Cheng | 1
Suo Wei | -1
Cheng Yu | -1
Xiao Shuai | 1

My personal score criteria are simple: One character gains a point IF and only if they give me the impression that they've won throughout the episode by the end of the episode. Otherwise, they lose a point. Zero, no deduction or addition, is for a character who hasn't done much or had little to no screentime, therefore warranting a "no participation" label. This is subject to change at any time without prior notice. Stay tuned for the partial, quarterly tally of scores, to be posted after I watch episode 6.

exactly! I mean, who wouldn't bend for Chi Cheng???

he's straight as a plastic ruler! LOL

LOVE IS A GAME. Said Chi Cheng, Suo Wei, Cheng Yu, and Xiao Shuai. Episode 5 has cemented Revenged Love as my ultimate comfort Chinese BL series. Today wasn't the best for me. It was tiresome, and my legs are sore. But after watching this episode, I felt so happy. I was giggling throughout this light watch. Key things I noticed and loved:

1. Suo Wei's filial duty. This mama's boy is too pure. He knows just how hard his mother worked to raise him well. Giving back her efforts tenfold is Suo Wei's great goal.

2. Chi Cheng's compassion. His expression when he found out about Suo Wei's absent father said it all. He may be spoiled rich, but he isn't ice cold to the core. Chi Cheng empathized with his future boyfriend's family.

3. Suo Wei's gradual realization. This. This takes it home. The way it's happening is so subtle, you really have to pay attention to catch it. The way he stared at Chi Cheng while he was drying his hair? The moment Suo Wei submitted to the sly snake master's "blackmail" and enjoyed that kiss in the middle of the corn field? The look on this poor yet hardworking man's face while watching Chi Cheng enjoy a spicy hot pot, remembering it was never good enough for his ex? EVERYTHING IS JUST ADDING UP SO NATURALLY. No AHA! moments. We've had enough of those. We NEED this slow-burning build-up. It's what allows us, viewers, to connect with the characters on a deeper, more personal level. It is also a foreshadowing of how much we will cry when we're already so attached to them. ARRGHHH!!! I am loving this very much.

4. Chi Cheng's controlled lust. I know this might come across as HIGHLY opinionated to some. Well, it is. How can I say someone who's been nothing but physically affectionate WITHOUT consent has controlled lust??? Let's take the scene when Chi Cheng caught Suo Wei "watching" porn, for example. If Wei's mom did not call for them to have dinner, could Cheng have pushed through with the "practice"? Yes. He COULD. But watching the scene again, I saw how this man wasn't using 100% of his strength to overpower the stick of a man who is Suo Wei. We may not see Chi Cheng working out, but his physique is no joke. He can AND will fight for his love, even without weapons, and win. That's not to say he's unbelievably strong. No. My point is, Chi Cheng is not even TRYING to use at least half of his strength when handling Suo Wei. If he were, I'd have to bid farewell to the poor guy. He'd already be in a casket. Suo Wei needs to work out if he wants to defend himself. For real. Then again, the scene where Chi Cheng dragged a seductive Suo Wei out of the restaurant and pinned him to his car showed two things: the former wasn't being too rough, and the latter was complacent. This is when Chi Cheng finally snaps with the question, "What exactly do you want?" Which brings me to my fifth key takeaway.

5. Suo Wei: The Flimsy Mastermind. It seems he both thinks he has and doesn't have Chi Cheng wrapped around his fingers. The way he tries so hard to push, offering himself, then pulls back out when Chi Cheng bites, isn't exactly the manipulative tactic called "Bait and Switch" in its optimum. Suo Wei still lacks the bulletproof self-esteem to execute this strategy properly. BUT when he answered Chi Cheng with, "You're not my boyfriend." BAM! I was like, "THERE IT IS!" while pointing at the screen, my face beaming with pride. A slow clap was necessary. Chi Cheng was at a loss for words. Suo Wei played that card too well. And yet, the snake lover didn't seem to think of breaking up with a girl he's only using to shut his parents up. Why? One, and probably the most reasonable, answer is that he still hasn't retrieved his snakes. Chi Cheng knows his father is hard to please. Bringing home a "girlfriend" isn't the key to getting his snakes back, but it's a stepping stone. He needs to build rapport and gain his father's trust. THE SNAKES MUST COME BACK TO DADDY CHENG. So... until this goal is met, Yue Yue, the gold digger, stays.

I think that's about all I have to say for this episode. Is it too obvious that I'm excited for Episode 6? If not, then, I FLIPPIN AAAMMMM!!! THAT CLIFF HANGER IS SO BAD THAT IT'S GOOD. I must now wait. Patience is a virtue. I shall be virtuous.

Thank you so much for taking the time to fill in people like me, who are so unaware of the lore, with necessary information. I am quite relieved after reading this. Claiming Revenged Love as my newest C-BL obsession!

You've already gone through so much at such a young age. I'm glad you left that toxic company, and you're so brave for standing up for yourself. Your perseverance encourages me to want to support you on your upcoming projects. Of course, I am already in LOVE with Wu Suo Wei in Revenged Love. You are doing great, Yu!!!

Not me forgetting this is Chinese, and the censorship is still as brutal as it can ever be. I understand a lot of us, who have already fallen in love with this series, are anxious about the possibility of the government shutting this down. The fact that the final episode will air on my birthday makes me think this would be the best gift WHEN all episodes are released. I will be as optimistic as possible, no IFs. Let us avoid contributing to the buzz that may ultimately prevent Revenged Love from serving us a lovable story twice a week for the next 10 weeks. Gatekeep this gem (just until it fully airs)!!!

I'm too emotional for this. Sending hugs *with consent* to all my co-BL fans. Let us manifest the successful airing of Revenged Love. WE WILL NOT LET THIS GEM GO TO WASTE!!!

I'm crying. I tried so hard not to start this before all the episodes are released. BUT THE FINALE IS SET TO AIR ON MY BIRTHDAY. I have failed miserably. Watched all four episodes in one sitting. I am now too excited for Monday to come. So far, so good. I love Chi Cheng and Suo Wei's dynamic. Suo Wei being a tryhard at keeping his heterosexuality safe is hilarious. I love effortless comedic cinema. I'm pretty sure Episode 5 will show Wei finally realizing he has feelings for Cheng. BTW. Suo Wei's self-awareness? "This is a psychological issue. It can't be cured by injections or medicine." ATE THAT UP. I love to see a character who's in tune with their mind and body. Now, go, Cheng's Da Bai. Recuperate. Meditate. REFLECT. Then come back to your daddy.

While I'm still waiting for an update on my submission to add Kwan Geon-hee's profile as a cast member, let me take this chance to promote this great actor. His IG: @kgeoon.h

Let's all show the cast our love and appreciation for their work!
Choi Rak-young: @yeong_e5
Yeom Min-hyeok: @min_hh0211
Choi Jae-hyeok: @hyeoookk_

It's disheartening to read some of the comments on here about Jiwon. Yes, this may be a matter of bias and my genuine fondness for this character, but can we all try to understand that he's trying to navigate unfamiliar emotions and settings? I know we're entitled to our opinions. There's nothing wrong with saying you dislike a person for how they're acting. But, I encourage you to take a second, or maybe even just a minute, to see yourself in Jiwon's shoes. He was an Olympic gymnast. Fame naturally came his way and then faded when he retired. You may think he would have been used to the masses' attention through years of being a star athlete, but no, he only coped. Episode 7 promises to enlighten us more on Jiwon's thought process and how it came to be. So, let's practice compassion, even for a fictional character. The world can be too cruel, especially on various online platforms. Let us not contribute to that. Be like Yang Eun Woo! This man had the best reaction to Jungwoo's sudden coming out. Acceptance, no questions asked.

I only noticed after my 3rd rewatch omg. They weren't even hiding wow. Guess this is a "hint" of the inevitable online buzz about to deliver us angst in episode 7.

Okay, I read the whole thing because I felt that we may have the same concerns. First of all, you almost lost me at "...have Seongwu who isn’t pushing himself towards him." You can romanize the "top's" name as Jungwoo. We do not know of a Seongwu in this series. But, no worries, I still understood most parts of this lengthy comment. I somewhat know why you had whiplash when you tried to grasp why Jiwon was being inconsistent. It could be because of a mistranslation. Jiwon didn't say he wants their relationship to be public. He is scared of what that exposure can do to Jungwoo's career. The scene where they went to the photography club office is when Jiwon understood why Jungwoo would want to publicize their love, BUT he did not agree to it. I believe we'll dive deeper into why this is how Jiwon thinks in episode 7. We just have to try to be at least half as understanding as Jungwoo. An overthinker can be a really tough nut to crack open.