I agree with you. Maybe I've just watched too many C-dramas at this point, but I find the plot of this one especially…
Hmm, she didn't have any friends throughout elementary school, spent all of junior high without a single friend, and only started finding friends in high school.
I don't think the drama is saying she'll be lonely her entire life, though. It's more about that particular stage of her life and finally finding people who understand and accept her.
I'm not really sure what you expected her to be when you say her character isn't realistic. She feels pretty believable to me.
How’s it guys? Any reviews so far? I am planning to watch…
First, lower your expectations. No, lower them even more 😂
This is a low-budget drama, and the story itself is very light. The plot is simple, predictable, and pretty uneventful. There's no groundbreaking conflict, no huge twists, and (so far) everyone is surprisingly kind. Romance also isn't the main focus yet since they're still in high school.
I think most people started watching because of Tian Xiwei (myself included), while others came because they loved the novel.
That said, the drama is beautifully shot. Tian Xiwei absolutely nails the role of a genius who's also genuinely have a pure heart. And somehow, despite not having any grand tragic scenes, this drama has made a lot of viewers cry.
My guess is that if you're an introvert, neurodivergent, or someone who's ever struggled to fit in or make friends, the early episodes hit surprisingly hard. Lin Zia's loneliness and the feeling of not being understood are portrayed in a very relatable way.
I was honestly skeptical about both the premise and the pairing before watching it. But somehow, it completely hooked me.
It's sad without being tragic, funny without trying too hard to be a comedy, and sweet without becoming overly dramatic. It's one of those quiet dramas that sneaks up on you emotionally.
make your point clear before judging everyone opinion
I meant, which opinion are you referring to exactly?
There are at least two sides in this comment section. One side is criticizing the ML's actions, while the other is defending them. Or were you talking about the AI debate? Or the plot?
Which opinion made you say, "people whose frontal cortex hasn't fully developed yet"?
Your original comment is too vague, so it's hard to tell who you're actually referring to.
It's still not confirmed that it's AI.The director also seems to like anime-inspired shots and stylized visuals,…
Lol, it's dreamcore cinematography. Look it up.
Long before AI became a thing, filmmakers were already using this kind of dreamy, surreal visual style. Not every heavily stylized shot is AI-generated.
You probably haven't seen many films that use this style before. I'm guessing you're younger, because this kind of cinematography isn't new at all, it just predates the current obsession with calling everything "AI."
Why are there some really random AI scenes of trees/garden? Not that only they're are not needed like at all,…
It's still not confirmed that it's AI.
The director also seems to like anime-inspired shots and stylized visuals, so I'd rather wait for official confirmation before confidently calling it AI. Right now, it's just speculation.
it's not AI, it's claymotion, animated frame by frame. the director used to direct movie.
There's definitely a debate about that scene, but the truth is, no one can say with certainty that it's AI.
People claiming it's AI can't be 100% sure either. At this point, it's all speculation unless there's official confirmation or solid evidence. Until then, it's better to treat it as an assumption, not a fact.
although in later episodes everything was sugarcoated, but the way ML used his understanding of FL personality…
Hasn't he always been competitive, though?
They didn't start as lovers. They started as two academically gifted students who saw each other as rivals, so their dynamic feels pretty realistic to me.
The ML has always been open about admiring her and seeing her as someone he wants to catch up to. Competing with her is his way of proving to himself that he's good enough. At the same time, he helps her, worries about her, and is honest about what he thinks.
I don't see that as toxic or manipulative. It just feels like a teenage boy trying to impress the person he admires, while also wanting to beat her academically. Those two things can coexist, and I think that's what makes their dynamic feel natural.
I've never been ragebaited like this before. Who does the ML think he is? Why'd he get jealous because she's talking…
I don't think we've reached the romance part yet.
Right now, the ML just feels very territorial toward the FL, but I'm not even sure he's realized his own feelings yet. It still comes across more as admiration mixed with competitiveness than outright romance.
The second ML, on the other hand, is much more straightforward. His intentions are a lot clearer, and you can already tell he's romantically interested in her.
this drama is not as bad as people are saying it. xiweis acting is reallyy good and i like the sibling dynamic…
I don't think it's bad at all. You can criticize certain aspects of the drama, sure, but calling it "bad" feels like a stretch.
Honestly, with how much hate Tian Xiwei has been getting lately because of shipping wars and fandom drama, some of the reactions don't even feel objective anymore.
Production? Good. Acting? Good. Plot? Maybe it's not groundbreaking, and I can understand why some people find it slow or uneventful. But bad?
The dialogue is solid, the characters are genuinely likable, and the emotional beats are handled well. You don't have to enjoy the story, but not enjoying something and calling it a bad drama are two different things.
Can someone pls clear my confusion about like i know crown prince have done many sins but his sins is not much…
The King wasn't the one who orchestrated his brother's murder. The plan was actually his mother's, carried out through Saeng Gang's mother. While he wasn't innocent, he wasn't the mastermind behind the tragedy either.
In a way, he ended up paying the price for it. He lost all of his children and will ultimately have to answer for his own sins in the afterlife. That's what makes his character more tragic than purely evil.
The Crown Prince is a completely different case. Unlike the King, he deliberately poisoned his own brothers to seize the throne. He realized he could become king by repeating his father's tragic fate, and he chose that path willingly.
Even after he died and became Ak Hwi, he never showed any remorse. He still kill his youngest brother, attempted to kill his sister to steal her yang energy, and never once reflected on the consequences of his actions.
That's the biggest difference between the two. The King was complicit in a tragedy he didn't initiate and ultimately paid a heavy price for it. The Crown Prince, on the other hand, actively chose ambition over family, never regretted his crimes, and continued down the same path even after death.
I don't think the drama is saying she'll be lonely her entire life, though. It's more about that particular stage of her life and finally finding people who understand and accept her.
I'm not really sure what you expected her to be when you say her character isn't realistic. She feels pretty believable to me.
This is a low-budget drama, and the story itself is very light. The plot is simple, predictable, and pretty uneventful. There's no groundbreaking conflict, no huge twists, and (so far) everyone is surprisingly kind. Romance also isn't the main focus yet since they're still in high school.
I think most people started watching because of Tian Xiwei (myself included), while others came because they loved the novel.
That said, the drama is beautifully shot. Tian Xiwei absolutely nails the role of a genius who's also genuinely have a pure heart. And somehow, despite not having any grand tragic scenes, this drama has made a lot of viewers cry.
My guess is that if you're an introvert, neurodivergent, or someone who's ever struggled to fit in or make friends, the early episodes hit surprisingly hard. Lin Zia's loneliness and the feeling of not being understood are portrayed in a very relatable way.
I was honestly skeptical about both the premise and the pairing before watching it. But somehow, it completely hooked me.
It's sad without being tragic, funny without trying too hard to be a comedy, and sweet without becoming overly dramatic. It's one of those quiet dramas that sneaks up on you emotionally.
There are at least two sides in this comment section. One side is criticizing the ML's actions, while the other is defending them. Or were you talking about the AI debate? Or the plot?
Which opinion made you say, "people whose frontal cortex hasn't fully developed yet"?
Your original comment is too vague, so it's hard to tell who you're actually referring to.
Long before AI became a thing, filmmakers were already using this kind of dreamy, surreal visual style. Not every heavily stylized shot is AI-generated.
You probably haven't seen many films that use this style before. I'm guessing you're younger, because this kind of cinematography isn't new at all, it just predates the current obsession with calling everything "AI."
The director also seems to like anime-inspired shots and stylized visuals, so I'd rather wait for official confirmation before confidently calling it AI. Right now, it's just speculation.
People claiming it's AI can't be 100% sure either. At this point, it's all speculation unless there's official confirmation or solid evidence. Until then, it's better to treat it as an assumption, not a fact.
They didn't start as lovers. They started as two academically gifted students who saw each other as rivals, so their dynamic feels pretty realistic to me.
The ML has always been open about admiring her and seeing her as someone he wants to catch up to. Competing with her is his way of proving to himself that he's good enough. At the same time, he helps her, worries about her, and is honest about what he thinks.
I don't see that as toxic or manipulative. It just feels like a teenage boy trying to impress the person he admires, while also wanting to beat her academically. Those two things can coexist, and I think that's what makes their dynamic feel natural.
Right now, the ML just feels very territorial toward the FL, but I'm not even sure he's realized his own feelings yet. It still comes across more as admiration mixed with competitiveness than outright romance.
The second ML, on the other hand, is much more straightforward. His intentions are a lot clearer, and you can already tell he's romantically interested in her.
Honestly, with how much hate Tian Xiwei has been getting lately because of shipping wars and fandom drama, some of the reactions don't even feel objective anymore.
Production? Good. Acting? Good. Plot? Maybe it's not groundbreaking, and I can understand why some people find it slow or uneventful. But bad?
The dialogue is solid, the characters are genuinely likable, and the emotional beats are handled well. You don't have to enjoy the story, but not enjoying something and calling it a bad drama are two different things.
In a way, he ended up paying the price for it. He lost all of his children and will ultimately have to answer for his own sins in the afterlife. That's what makes his character more tragic than purely evil.
The Crown Prince is a completely different case. Unlike the King, he deliberately poisoned his own brothers to seize the throne. He realized he could become king by repeating his father's tragic fate, and he chose that path willingly.
Even after he died and became Ak Hwi, he never showed any remorse. He still kill his youngest brother, attempted to kill his sister to steal her yang energy, and never once reflected on the consequences of his actions.
That's the biggest difference between the two. The King was complicit in a tragedy he didn't initiate and ultimately paid a heavy price for it. The Crown Prince, on the other hand, actively chose ambition over family, never regretted his crimes, and continued down the same path even after death.