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I rewatched this drama recently; I'd forgotten how outstanding it was that I was able to experience the thrill for the second time. I came back here to check my initial rating (10) and the site rating (9.1) and still agree it should be this highly rated. Not only is the plot captivating and unique, there is strong acting all around, from the main leads to the cop colleagues and villains. But especially Lee Joongi as the tortured anti-hero Baek Hee Sung/Do Hyun Soo. I had never understood why he was such a darling with fans until this drama. He blew me away with his duality here. There are many close-ups of him in the drama where you can clearly observe his features as he processed information as the main character; trying with all his might to overcome his inability to feel emotions the way most do. In particular, the scene where he's trying to understand how his wife is feeling and how he's feeling as they looked at their new born daughter. As calm as he looks, you can feel his struggle to understand. It's like a paradox because it's in these moments that proves how deeply he cares about his wife and child. One of the most heartbreaking characters ever and Lee Joongi portrayed this character superbly.

The drama is an intriguing take on social media pervasive trends; a reflection of today's vain and shallow online society. But it's a world we can't help but entangle ourselves in, just like the heroine. What kept me engaged is the heroine's battle of wits with spoiled brats and their vile behaviors and staggering display of wealth. It is a spectacle and the heroine's takedown of this world is nothing short of stellar. And the romance, while peripheral to the entire story, is absolutely magnetic. Jun Kyung is from the same breed as the rest of the chaebol, and yet, I couldn't help liking his matter of fact attitude about it. And those silent looks he gives her, like damn. I like Ari even more for her ability to completely knock him out at his own games lol. Lastly, the soundtrack is such a vibe. I enjoyed this drama.

It took me a while to get hook to this show but I am really enjoying it now. The leads are fantastic. I've always liked Yoona and Jun Ho as actors so I'm not surprised to see them carry the show so well here. The downside is there are a lot of annoying, hateful side characters in the drama but I do love how the heroine handles them with such class and grace. And Jun Ho's character; I can't help but notice how he doesn't really work lol but it's a romcom after all. And he's so swoony, I forgive him. I love the super slow shots of moments between the couple, which are always accompanied by the wonderful OST. Don't take this drama seriously and you'll be able to enjoy it.

The flashback high school scenes are really cute. That could have been a full length youth drama. The leads have enough talents for the task.

If you check the Slap and Kiss tag, you will find some similar dramas but I don't think any of it is as well made or as modern as Hua Jai Sila.

Rewatching it again. Thor and Min's scenes always fascinates me. She often starts by provoking the tiger with her accusatory comments. Thor responds with sarcasm, with a bit of tease. Min takes offense and throws another bomb in retaliation. That gets Thor riled up for real. And the conversation escalates until bam, he kisses her to shut her up lol. It's such a fun watch every time.

He's such a good actor. I watched The Starry Love and Fall in Love in parallel and he seems like two completely different people (and not just because of the voice difference). So much so that I checked his drama list more than a couple times to confirm the characters are portrayed by the same person lol. And it's also amazing how he looks handsome in both long flowy hair and clean cut short hair.

My first thai drama was Kleun Cheewit, which I enjoyed. Hua Jai Sila was 2nd (there were years in between trying each though). It was Hua Jai Sila that solidified my likes for lakorns and made me continue to watch lakorns.

Very enjoyable watch. The leads portray one of the healthiest relationships in dramaland and in a Republican era drama at that lol. It was spicy in the beginning, flirty in the middle then really sweet, and the little bit of angst was also very good. The leads are excellent together; what a classy couple. And Chen Xing Xu is so fine in uniform.

He was so much fun as the Beast Prince in The Starry Love. The profile picture does not do him justice; he's way cuter. And a good actor. I would love to see more of him in dramas.

A friend of mine felt the same about that arc in AOL. I was so into it and she was like "it's just ok" lol. TMOPB was what got me into Chinese dramas, so totally understand haha.

I remember liking the mortal arc in TMOPB and I really loved the mortal arc in Ashes of Love, a personal favorite. But agree, more often than not the deviations are just an ok part of the overarching story.

I felt the same way. I was sooo into the first part, up to the point where he raises his eyebrows ever so slightly and gives that little smile when he sees she's returned. I was so excited for what's to come next and then... that dream portion happened. It wasn't bad but it really took away the momentum and it just didn't feel the same even after returning from the dream. At least you continued; I dropped around ep 23. In any case though, props to Luo Yun Xi; it wasn't an easy role to play and he was mesmerizing.

Damnnn that dance scene in ep 8 had me at the edge of my seat. And love how he's completely enjoying himself lol.

Haha agree the kisses fell flat but I do also think the under water kiss was really sweet. What's ironic is that I think their skinship was way better when they weren't officially together.

I'd have to agree with you about this not being an epic romance. I very much enjoyed the drama overall, especially the first 1/3 of it. The drama portrays one of the best female lead characters in the genre and the side characters were delightful. But the angst lacked the emotional weight, that gut punch that I was expecting and wanted to feel. It shined the most when it was lighthearted.

Don't be fooled by the fluffy start (which was wonderful in itself). This drama will rip your heart out but you'll love every second of it. Still my favorite drama in this genre to this day.

I really like the way Yanhui says Tianyao's name. It's like this breathless whisper and she often looks at him with pure adoration as she says it. It's so sweet.

Omg, baby spirit dragon Tianyao is soooooo cute. That whole part of the story, I can't handle all that cuteness with these two.

I am up to ep 20 now. I feel like there is always at least one super cute scene between or among them each episode that just makes me want to rewind and rewatch, but I also want to keep going simultaneously. So often times, I am at war with myself, having to decide whether to rewatch or proceed haha.