Seeing the comments, I just realized I didn’t even notice that there were no scenes of the main couple together…
I honestly got a bit bored before the separation when they were in the village selling meat. Then from ep 16 till now fully engrossed. People watch dramas for different reasons. I have always enjoyed angst and melodrama. Fluff bores me. Besides given the source material, it is necessary for her to grow on her own.
I read some spoiler said that ZX become crazy rich like NXG dad but still living in the past still reminiscent…
ZX dated others but broke up with them. He is still friends with his ex and she said he didn't do anything wrong. He was a gentleman but she felt lonely by his side. It is just his character. Alex in the novel was a guy and this is shown from their conversations. He apologies to NXG when they meet after 10 years.
The writer Gu Man carries modern patriotism that’s very deliberate, but never loud. 2012 China became the leading…
What I wrote wasn't a criticism. Just justification of the time line. It would be ridiculous to set the timeline now 2025 about a subject matter that has yet to be proven. It is because of this very global dominance that we know now, that they can confidently showcase such things in the drama.
without major spoiler, does anyone know why this is in 2012? will there be a large time jump? I'd understand if…
The writer Gu Man carries modern patriotism that’s very deliberate, but never loud. 2012 China became the leading producer of solar panels. The very business NXG is working at now. I suppose for a more authentic timeline. And of course the drama is based on a novel. But the novel was never really this detailed about business so they could have changed the timeline. However to showcase this industry (solar panels) they had to go back if that makes sense. It's also what makes such dramas popular. That patriotism.
I don't care what anyone says, as long as the drama shows the ugly reality of being an idol, cancel culture, stalking, keyboard warriors, will continue to watch this show!!! Satirical or inspired by the messy truth glad someone is showing how nasty 'fans' can be
Confession: I saw the trailer, rolled my eyes and said boring. Then after the holidays with nothing to watch stumbled on this again. So finally checked Mydramalist and realized it is Gu Man's Blazing Sunlight which I read but did not finish as our Turtle was not finished writing at the time. I remember loving the story so binged watched 8 episodes yesterday. Lucky me I started late.
I understand many say there was not really a decent conversation between NXG and ZX, how can she like him so much. As crushes goes or first love goes she loved the idea of him. And for some time he was within reach Mutual acquaintances and friends. I too still think of someone in my life like this often and we barely spoke to each other but he was in my life for about 10 years. He would give us a ride home from university to our home town when we car pooled. Come over and spend time with my brother. I knew what was going on in his life all the time. Now 20 years later, I still think of him fondly for witnessing my embarrassing moments as well as stirring those chaotic feelings. And if that doesn't make sense, think isn't our male lead the same? How he liked NXG is almost parallel to how she liked ZX initially....
In an interesting Jang Ki Yong said there are lots of kiss scenes and he hopes lovers and couples will watch it. I think he forgot about the singletons that live off the CP chemistry
It was wrapped up nicely. I liked the signing as a poignant reference that now they are partners with equal footing. Look I know a lot were confused by the genre. But it was fun. We had a good time.
The ratings are high. But I don't think CDramas are on the same level as KDramas because the writers and video…
CDramas have great stories but it is swallowed by trying to cram everything in. They need to learn to slow down and let the scene breath. While KDramas have amazing cinematography but often no substance to the stories. A shiny package. Thus the dramas that capture us are those that can balance both
I must really applaud director Chen. I’m so impressed with his vision, interpretation and storytelling in LA.…
Now I hope this scene will be slow and raw where they are deliberate with actions not like the hormones in the drunken scene even if I did laugh at that one.
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I saw the trailer, rolled my eyes and said boring. Then after the holidays with nothing to watch stumbled on this again. So finally checked Mydramalist and realized it is Gu Man's Blazing Sunlight which I read but did not finish as our Turtle was not finished writing at the time. I remember loving the story so binged watched 8 episodes yesterday. Lucky me I started late.
I understand many say there was not really a decent conversation between NXG and ZX, how can she like him so much. As crushes goes or first love goes she loved the idea of him. And for some time he was within reach
Mutual acquaintances and friends. I too still think of someone in my life like this often and we barely spoke to each other but he was in my life for about 10 years. He would give us a ride home from university to our home town when we car pooled. Come over and spend time with my brother. I knew what was going on in his life all the time. Now 20 years later, I still think of him fondly for witnessing my embarrassing moments as well as stirring those chaotic feelings.
And if that doesn't make sense, think isn't our male lead the same?
How he liked NXG is almost parallel to how she liked ZX initially....
I think he forgot about the singletons that live off the CP chemistry