struggling to continue watching it cuz the FL is unbearable. like whats up with the uni wide loud announcement…
He successfully tripped her up - there's a phrase 'hoisted her on her own petard" .. and that triggered her further .. His 'aura' of arrogance and aloofness got under her skin almost at first glimpse / contact ..
She is highly sensitive about how she is perceived by her cohort and peers .. That's how she is (has been all her life - the prim and proper well brought up daughter from a high status respectable family). That is where her character arc in the story begins, and it has a trajectory that will take her someplace else - Ren Di foretells that arc pretty early in the show.
In fact this plot point will take a deep significance at several different turning point of the story. In fact it's essential to the plot and showcasing the character's development.
He's not wronged her .. but put her in a spot .. under the limelight .. a place she absolutely loathes being in. He has effectively (arm twisting her own tactics) let her know "don't mess with me" .. all in a smooth silky way .. and she's flailing like a fish on a hook out of water.
Umm .. Depends on your taste.Some people LIKE dramatic irony - to be in the know of characters and events - and…
LOVELY!!!!
I was doing a mental list once about the significance of the lighter .. Of the moments the camera makes it the focus, the soundtrack picks out the "sound" (clicks) it makes (off camera) announcing either Li Xun's presence - Li Xun's Arrival - Li Xun's traces in Zhu Yun's memory. Is the Lighter the 'original lighter' his dad left him? Was the lighter getting almost irreparably damaged (foreboding of things to come for Li Xun) symbolic? Does Zhu Yun get it fixed - replacing old original parts with new ones. The dents smoothened .. and thus it's actually not the same lighter any more.
(Echoes of Ship of Theseus??)
I also was mentally making a list of the number of times Zhu Yun is addressed as Princess and the widely different context and connotation of the word 'princess' as Li Xun uses .. AS WELL as how Zhu Yun reacts to it .. pleased - irked - upset - feeling special - curious
It's a show that has made me return so frequently to pick out the hidden layers and nuggets tucked in it.
I wanna watch it but in the beginning there were so many spoilers and I HATE SPOILERS. i don't know if i should…
LOL
Just took a stroll through your Drama Iist and ratings you gave ..
I see a significant overlap with shows I liked .. so I'll take a 70-80% risk and suggest you go ahead and watch At least 3-4 episodes .. and then take a call ..
I wanna watch it but in the beginning there were so many spoilers and I HATE SPOILERS. i don't know if i should…
Umm .. Depends on your taste.
Some people LIKE dramatic irony - to be in the know of characters and events - and wait to see how it all gets tied up and joints revealed .. How the arcs marked space and time between two very far off points for the characters / story.
Some people prefer to follow a more linear story structure with minimal loops and backstories and complex narrative structures.
So if you belong to the second then this story will not only be confusing for you but also frustrating .. It's HIGHLY character arc linked and you'll have to have a holding space to connect the dots ..
I played detective and dug out nuggets in the show because there is SO much to be INFERRED I the show.
I'll go and check your Drama Loves and see if I can predict if you will like this show ;-p
ASMR .. if ever a drama was made for relaxing ONLY .. and putting you to sleep .. Have to give it to the team for pulled one off ..
It's like muzak (elevator music) ~ won't make your pulse speed up, worry you, plunge you, or even make your brain go into a tizzy. But it's not unpleasant .. just keep it running in the background as you go about doing other things .. you won't miss much or be bothered about missing either, if you pick and choose from any part of the show you soak in some village life ..
But it will be unfair if I don't mention that beginning was dramatic and had SO much pace and movement and going somewhere. The loss of friend and those scenes capturing grief (though too drawn out) were palpable and brilliant. The moving out to the country promised adventure .. and then it becomes a travel mag ;-p
I stuck around because the LEADS are too good looking to turn away from :-D AND they are talented actors to boot .. BUT no chemistry really .. Li Xian tries so hard .. What a different role from GGS (Go Go Squid).
None of the characters make us worry about them ..
My fingers got sore from FFD ing.
SO MANY people compared it to "Hometown Cha Cha Cha" ~ THANK GAWD I didn't bother watching that either after an episode (when it had released). I am not a fan of the ML in that .. he has no sizzle factor.
BTW it's NOT the SLOW pace that made me YAWN!! It's basically quite FLAT.
Compare a SLOW PACED RURAL setting show like "I'll Come when the Weather is Good". That's great DRAMA IMO. Not a travel brochure ;-p
It won't. I dropped it at 30th episode, but now after a couple of weeks I'm coming back to finish it. It is a…
LOL .. It's like muzak (elevator music) ~ won't make your pulse speed up, worry you, plunge you, or even make your brain go into a tizzy. But it's not unpleasant .. just keep it running in the background as you go about doing other things .. you won't miss much or be bothered about missing either, if you pick and choose from any part of the show you soak in some village life ..
The LEADS are too good looking and great actors .. BUT no chemistry really .. Li Xian tries so hard .. What a different role from GGS (Go Go Squid).
None of the characters make us worry about them ..
My fingers got sore from FFD ing.
SO MANY people compared it to "Hometown Cha Cha Cha" ~ THANK GAWD I didn't bother watching that either after an episode (when it had released). I am not a fan of the ML in that .. he has no sizzle factor.
BTW it's NOT the SLOW pace that made me YAWN!! It's basically quite FLAT.
Compare a SLOW PACED RURAL setting show like "I'll Come when the Weather is Good". That's great DRAMA IMO. Not a travel brochure ;-p
His 'aura' of arrogance and aloofness got under her skin almost at first glimpse / contact ..
She is highly sensitive about how she is perceived by her cohort and peers .. That's how she is (has been all her life - the prim and proper well brought up daughter from a high status respectable family).
That is where her character arc in the story begins, and it has a trajectory that will take her someplace else - Ren Di foretells that arc pretty early in the show.
In fact this plot point will take a deep significance at several different turning point of the story. In fact it's essential to the plot and showcasing the character's development.
He's not wronged her .. but put her in a spot .. under the limelight .. a place she absolutely loathes being in. He has effectively (arm twisting her own tactics) let her know "don't mess with me" .. all in a smooth silky way .. and she's flailing like a fish on a hook out of water.
I don't think in the last 3 years I have EVER rewatched a show THIS critically and closely as L&P.
IMO it's a gem of synchronicity by a masterful TEAM of PD and talented Actors. Kudos to the screenplay writer AND casting directors
I was doing a mental list once about the significance of the lighter .. Of the moments the camera makes it the focus, the soundtrack picks out the "sound" (clicks) it makes (off camera) announcing either Li Xun's presence - Li Xun's Arrival - Li Xun's traces in Zhu Yun's memory.
Is the Lighter the 'original lighter' his dad left him?
Was the lighter getting almost irreparably damaged (foreboding of things to come for Li Xun) symbolic?
Does Zhu Yun get it fixed - replacing old original parts with new ones. The dents smoothened .. and thus it's actually not the same lighter any more.
(Echoes of Ship of Theseus??)
I also was mentally making a list of the number of times Zhu Yun is addressed as Princess and the widely different context and connotation of the word 'princess' as Li Xun uses .. AS WELL as how Zhu Yun reacts to it .. pleased - irked - upset - feeling special - curious
It's a show that has made me return so frequently to pick out the hidden layers and nuggets tucked in it.
They MIRROR mine .. and so well put too <3
You have really nicely crystallised the essence of the show <3
Just took a stroll through your Drama Iist and ratings you gave ..
I see a significant overlap with shows I liked .. so I'll take a 70-80% risk and suggest you go ahead and watch
At least 3-4 episodes .. and then take a call ..
Some people LIKE dramatic irony - to be in the know of characters and events - and wait to see how it all gets tied up and joints revealed .. How the arcs marked space and time between two very far off points for the characters / story.
Some people prefer to follow a more linear story structure with minimal loops and backstories and complex narrative structures.
So if you belong to the second then this story will not only be confusing for you but also frustrating .. It's HIGHLY character arc linked and you'll have to have a holding space to connect the dots ..
I played detective and dug out nuggets in the show because there is SO much to be INFERRED I the show.
I'll go and check your Drama Loves and see if I can predict if you will like this show ;-p
MINE TOOOOO!!
(dancing red lady)
Yes you are right.. 😁
It wasnt for me...But I still watched it...
You know how ASMR is... You can't pull away and then you rue the fact that you could have spent that time elsewhere 🙈🙈
Although I TOTALLY get how it is the perfect show for a period or time or mood when one WANTS the soothing 😍
Thanks for responding
ASMR .. if ever a drama was made for relaxing ONLY .. and putting you to sleep .. Have to give it to the team for pulled one off ..
It's like muzak (elevator music) ~ won't make your pulse speed up, worry you, plunge you, or even make your brain go into a tizzy. But it's not unpleasant .. just keep it running in the background as you go about doing other things .. you won't miss much or be bothered about missing either, if you pick and choose from any part of the show you soak in some village life ..
But it will be unfair if I don't mention that beginning was dramatic and had SO much pace and movement and going somewhere. The loss of friend and those scenes capturing grief (though too drawn out) were palpable and brilliant. The moving out to the country promised adventure .. and then it becomes a travel mag ;-p
I stuck around because the LEADS are too good looking to turn away from :-D
AND they are talented actors to boot .. BUT no chemistry really .. Li Xian tries so hard .. What a different role from GGS (Go Go Squid).
None of the characters make us worry about them ..
My fingers got sore from FFD ing.
SO MANY people compared it to "Hometown Cha Cha Cha" ~ THANK GAWD I didn't bother watching that either after an episode (when it had released).
I am not a fan of the ML in that .. he has no sizzle factor.
BTW it's NOT the SLOW pace that made me YAWN!! It's basically quite FLAT.
Compare a SLOW PACED RURAL setting show like "I'll Come when the Weather is Good".
That's great DRAMA IMO.
Not a travel brochure ;-p
YUP .. the first ASMR Drama I have watched
The LEADS are too good looking and great actors .. BUT no chemistry really .. Li Xian tries so hard .. What a different role from GGS (Go Go Squid).
None of the characters make us worry about them ..
My fingers got sore from FFD ing.
SO MANY people compared it to "Hometown Cha Cha Cha" ~ THANK GAWD I didn't bother watching that either after an episode (when it had released).
I am not a fan of the ML in that .. he has no sizzle factor.
BTW it's NOT the SLOW pace that made me YAWN!! It's basically quite FLAT.
Compare a SLOW PACED RURAL setting show like "I'll Come when the Weather is Good".
That's great DRAMA IMO.
Not a travel brochure ;-p