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After checking the article page for Prince of Lan Ling, I cackled a little bit. So many people are adding it to their PTW after our article. Mission accomplished~

Ah, I didn't know you did origami! How long have you been working at it?

So happy to see it finally posted, haha! It's actually more exciting than any of my solo articles were for some reason. Good work, friend~ *Hug~* XD

Oh! I think I remember that from video games. Sun Ce and Sun Quan always represent the (red?) kingdom in those. XD

I think I might have already fallen for Lu Bu; they're too cruel, casting Peter Ho in the role. His behavior these last few episodes almost had me swooning, especially when he whispered to Diaochan, "I can't be without you." He'll be my guilty pleasure while I root for the Sun family, haha.

Like you, though, I can't wait to meet the great strategists. The show will probably go through the roof awesome at that point.

So glad I'm not crazy then, haha. Oh my gosh, it was Lee Hyun Woo wasn't it? He's growing up so cute! In Queen Seon Duk, he looked like a little doll~

I wonder how far the timeline extends in this drama. We'll probably see Sun Quan grow up, since they're placing so much emphasis on him as a child. Hopefully, Sun Ce will live up to the standards of the Southlands and not be overshadowed too much. In most historicals and fantasies, a precocious younger sibling is just asking for trouble.

Ah, so Diaochan might have been fictional? From what I know of Lu Bu, while he was a pretty awesome warrior, he had some pretty big personality issues (like overbearing pride, etc). Perhaps she was inserted into the story to explain or soften his worse traits? Nothing is better than a romantic hero that can kick butt, haha.

Ah, it was the younger set of actors; they wore feather ornaments with their headpieces, but not nearly as long. My memory isn't that great lately, so it's very possible I may be thinking of an entirely different series XD

Wasn't episode 7 great though? I actually cried a bit when Sun Jian sent Quan away, and a bit more when the boy had to speak sense into the grieving Sun Ce. For now, I can see myself gravitating toward sympathies with the Southlands. Such a nice family dynamic.

And this thing between Lu Bu and Diaochan? It's cute, but boy does it sound like it'll be rough. <_<

It's actually surprising how good the cast is to this point. Sometimes ensembles with so many actors churn out at least one bad seed; though, hopefully, saying so doesn't summon one down on us, haha.

Oh, you mean that thing with the whip feathers? I had no idea they were actually real! The closest I've seen was in Queen Seon Duk, where I believe Yu Shin (?) wore those tall ones before becoming Hwarang. Perhaps Lu Bu might then, but it seems as though they've dressed costumes down a bit. None of the promotional photos even have his armor, blah. ;A;

Oh, definitely. But Cao Cao is worse than Dong Zhou because of his superior cunning and intellect; taking down a paranoid and brilliant man like that would be much more difficult, should they need to. I love how they're sprinkling in his devilish side in small amounts, from the murders to his manipulation of Liu Bei and his sworn brothers.

But that duel on horseback was well worth it! Peter really is fantastic as Lu Bu so far; he's got the powerful presence and pride down. And I really enjoyed how they showed what a powerhouse team Lu Bu and Red Hare were; they way they were in sync, ah! Even better was how Liu Bei and company were not diminished whatsoever in showing Lu Bu's strength.

And one more Lu Bu gush: shooting those flags down and then nearly taking the leader out when he came to check things out on the wall? Priceless XD

Oh, I know right? Liu Bei and his men are a refreshing addition to the mix of jealous and ambitious lords. As for battle tactics, I doubt we'll see much in the way of those until the "great strategists" start appearing. Well, apart from that adorable kid and his suggestions, haha!

Mm, about 90% of what I know of this story comes from video games, XD

Zhuge Liang is one I do know a bit better, though mostly from Red Cliff; excited to see him show up (and whomever plays him). I'll probably start watching here in a bit~

Ah, that's one of his I've never seen. But I did hear his character was a little um...clingy, to say the least, haha.

Not currently watching any actual wuxia series at the moment, but I did start a version of Romance of the Three Kingdoms. It's really great so far~

Oh, you didn't like Sword and Flower? I could see that; it was one of those dramas that one would either love or hate, haha. But I hope this new one is good too~ I don't think he's ever been in a solid romantic comedy as a lead before.

Oh, that reminds me! I actually do have some interest in Could We Love; can't resist Uhm Tae Woong, haha.

Oh, Cao Cao is definitely dangerous. From the little I remember, what happened at his uncle's house is very in-character. The rest of my knowledge, though, comes from proverbs and this great JJ Lin song about the guy, haha. With this drama, because the historical events are so clearly laid out, I'll read by battle (such as The Yellow Turban Revolt, then waiting until the next major conflict, etc).

I'm so excited Peter Ho gets to play Lu Bu, haha. He's the only character I know a lot about, thanks to interest generated by video games.

I love how solid and book-like everything feels about this drama so far! Even the music gives it a classical atmosphere. How did you feel about the battle sequences? When Guan Yu took the enemy head, the voices of the men and the drums were such a cool addition.

Very good choice in drama though. I'm so excited about the next episodes. *Hi-five~*

Did I not? Sorry about that! Perhaps I missed it somehow. ;A;

I'm doing quite well, thanks! Hopefully you, too. Did you see any upcoming series you've taken interest in? Unfortunately I haven't quite, so I'm using this time to work through older and/or longer ones that have caught my eye previously, haha.

Ah, I did! Apparently a big chunk of that cast started dating recently, and Taiwanese/Chinese actors are coming out with the news left and right. XD It's too cute.

So glad to hear that! After a short break, I'll probably continue to the second season. Have they already announced the 3rd then?

Though the episode count in Three Kingdoms had me somewhat worried at first too, my friend asked to watch it together. That will likely help my commitment, as well as a healthy love of the time period. My only hope is that it doesn't drag and uses its length to do justice to the fantastic story, haha.

Sealed With a Kiss has so much potential, but parts of it are just.... The brother-in-law and his goofy friend, as well as the iffy acting of the leading lady, kind of drive me crazy.

Ah, a 10? Everyone that has seen it seems to like it, so that really boosts my motivation.

I still need to see God's Quiz, but I really liked TEN (though the first season marginally more). The other OCN series I've seen is The Virus, but the script got a little messy near the end. Romance in Vampire Prosecutor surprised me, but in a good way! I think the possible couple has a very excellent dynamic. You said it was expanded in the second season, right? I'm looking forward to that.

Oh my. Is Lee Bo Young that bad? I've never had the occasion to see her, but am worried now; she's starred in Man of Equator with Uhm Tae Woong, whom I definitely can't resist.

Ayano Go has been working a lot this year too, seemingly in pretty strong dramas. Talk about good choices. Saikou no Rikon is repelling me a little for the same reason, though I hope it's less of a romantic comedy than a quirky study on divorce and its circumstance.

Against expectation, I'm enjoying Vampire Prosecutor much more than the other OCN offerings to date. The lead has wonderful charisma, the team is solid, and the cases are hard-hitting. And the vampire aspect is totally not overdone, which has me ridiculously happy.

I especially adore American and English film from the 1960's. There was something of a "golden age" of acting around that time.

I am not as familiar with classic foreign movies, but Kurosawa is definitely the obvious and good choice. I've also heard good things about The Human Condition, Harakiri, and Woman in the Dunes from those better informed than I.

I know exactly what you mean; watching old films is something of a hobby of mine. You mean the scenes where there's clearly a fake car + a moving picture behind, right? After a while I found that quirk somewhat cute, but it definitely detracts from the realism of the film. Story is definitely very important in things which are low-tech or low-budget, though.

Nicholas is definitely eye candy, and fits so many images believably as well! There's nothing better than a pretty actor with skills.

I actually dislike age gaps when the female is older, which doesn't reflect on the lady so much as the man. Somehow I have a very hard time seeing very young men in a romantic light (and by extension, love lines). This is probably why I Hear Your Voice and I will never happen, haha.

Ah, is Kurokochi that good? I can't wait to start it, then! I have my eyes on Yakou Kanransha and Saikou no Rikon right now. The second is not normally to my taste, but Eita is just wonderful, so....