Subs aren't that great and the FL needs improvement on her acting. The case was also overly convoluted for such a short series, with the villains confessing their entire plan at the drop of the hat. ML was really good though and would like to see more of him!
All over the place, trying to do much with very little time and it was really disappointing. The FL had more chemistry with her friend Su MU than with the ML. Possibly cause she had so much more screen time with her.
The comedy was cringey and the romance was lackluster, the only one who could act was the FL. Everyone else was meh or really bad.
Wow this really blew me away. Probably one of the best mini series I have watched, great script & story, wonderful acting and it was produced really well. The director and cinematographer did really well. This is waaaayyy better than a lot of normal dramas. Ofcourse as a mini series some plot points were rushed but almost everything was really well developed.
Dear producers/directors/writers- please give us more of these kind of mini series. Not just badly produced bossy president ones.
Only complaint was the FL needs a little brush up on her crying parts but other than that she was really good. But her and the ML had amazing chemistry and they don't hold back on the kisses either! Highly recommend this!
Pretty cute, main leads were good together. I liked S2 more than S1 but wow the side actors were terrible esp in S2. Really overacted in their parts - I wonder if that's what the director had in mind for them. Also in S1 there was too much "comedic abuse" of the ML. Wasn''t a fan of him being beaten up for every small thing by the FL.
Although I was expecting more romance this series is really more about detective work and the cases they come across so that was a disappointment. Other than that - FL actress is gorgeous. Would like to see her in more dramas. ML did a pretty good job in his different roles but I wish the story had gone in a different direction.
Ummmm nobody should watch this. Bad acting aside, it's got a very very abusive relationship - like ml r*pes fl in the first ep and it just continues to be abusive from there on. Like no- this is horrifying and I'm actually sad this was written and then made and ml's "love" is glorified instead of treated as the abuse it is.
Wayy too long for such a simple story line. Halfway through I gave up, there's only so many talking in circles, almost kisses and being interrupted mid-confessions I can take. This isn't so much a slow burn as much as beating around the bush till the very end.
Overall pretty decent, there were some lines that were pretty meaningful in this. But I really wish they had chosen a premise different from "she's ugly in modern times because glasses" and a few tiny black spots on her face- and for that reason she didn't have any friends?? Even when she becomes "a beauty" I have to squint to see what changed - because really on camera you can't see any changes.
The chemistry between the couple is good though and I did really like the ML in this - he is very emotive. The fl's character reminded me of Esther's character in LBFAD. Very OTT cute but also has her sad moments.
Unfortunately where it falls short is the premise and overall story. It's a bit all over the place (is it about dancing, wine, time travel?). It's a little messy and even in such a short series had a few too many boring filler scenes.
Still worth the watch the main cp is cute and it's not that bad as far as short series go!
Sigh - still not over this drama. Whilst it doesn't have a groundbreaking story it was produced/acted/directed in a way that made it unforgettable. The CGI backgrounds were beautiful and wow Dylan Wang in this was a feast for the eyes.
I think what also set it apart from other xinxia dramas was that it didn't go on and on with the angst which was a relief as an audience member geared for extremely long periods of separation you forget who the main cp is. Such a great and wonderful drama.
Couldn't agree more! I'm actually quite annoyed with this drama cause it had all the ingredients to be spectacular,…
LOL! Omg i never realised that! Yessss totally the voldermort look. And cheekbones that can cut butter! I always read that in fanfics and just wanted to know who started this simile.
I don't know if you ever saw that meme that went around a couple of years ago about Korean beauty pageant competitors and everyone looked exactly the same. Whilst I do believe that had racist undertones (not to mention Korea is very homogeneous) - it also did highlight how much plastic surgery had infiltrated society. I feel like the cdrama actresses I like are usually who may/may not have had work done (honestly it's fine either way) but it's subtle - like Zhao Lu Si or Yang Zi. They are all gorgeous but look less plastic.
Sigh. I'm not against plastic surgery but I do think that when you are altering your entire face (like shaving your jaw into a manga drawing pointy chin) - it does become a problem not just for celebs but younger people watching these show. Honestly this is a never ending conversation!
Honestly this is better than most long-format cdramas. Despite the super short episodes I never felt like anything was rushed or out of place. It was well scripted, acted and produced. Probably the best of the short length dramas I have ever seen. It's really great and can give a lot of the other big budget dramas a run for their money.
Only thing I noticed was the FL's fighting skills were super weak despite her supposedly being a martial artist. So go in knowing that. Otherwise seriously this is better than a lot of lengthy cdramas out there.
Couldn't agree more! I'm actually quite annoyed with this drama cause it had all the ingredients to be spectacular,…
Seriously. I mean ofc they want actors/idols to be "otherworldly" so that we "chase after them". And then spend tons of money to either be/look like or have something of theirs. That's why idols/actors they aren't allowed to date or you know- just have normal friendships with people of opposite genders even. Because they need to maintain their "otherworldly-ness" compared to us plebs (and this is mostly their company's plans not these individuals).
I agree with you- I remember kdramas used to have more "normal" (still gorgeous by any standards tho) actors and it's veering dangerously close to the OTT of c-drama visuals. I mean the pointed chins that clearly show insanely shaved jaw bones is literally the effect that beauty cams had (to showcase a smaller face) and now that's all I see with the new actors in cdramas. It's honestly frightening.
I was about to write the same. It just gives the feeling of a comedy style love story from the early 00s, acting,…
Yeah I was ff-wd but then I realised I'm basically skipping half the episode trying to watch this and seriously not worth it. I didn't even care about the ending cause I never began to care about the characters. That's how superficially it was written/produced.
The comedy was cringey and the romance was lackluster, the only one who could act was the FL. Everyone else was meh or really bad.
Do not waste your time with this.
Dear producers/directors/writers- please give us more of these kind of mini series. Not just badly produced bossy president ones.
Only complaint was the FL needs a little brush up on her crying parts but other than that she was really good. But her and the ML had amazing chemistry and they don't hold back on the kisses either! Highly recommend this!
Although I was expecting more romance this series is really more about detective work and the cases they come across so that was a disappointment. Other than that - FL actress is gorgeous. Would like to see her in more dramas. ML did a pretty good job in his different roles but I wish the story had gone in a different direction.
It's ok to watch but don't expect much romance.
The chemistry between the couple is good though and I did really like the ML in this - he is very emotive. The fl's character reminded me of Esther's character in LBFAD. Very OTT cute but also has her sad moments.
Unfortunately where it falls short is the premise and overall story. It's a bit all over the place (is it about dancing, wine, time travel?). It's a little messy and even in such a short series had a few too many boring filler scenes.
Still worth the watch the main cp is cute and it's not that bad as far as short series go!
I think what also set it apart from other xinxia dramas was that it didn't go on and on with the angst which was a relief as an audience member geared for extremely long periods of separation you forget who the main cp is. Such a great and wonderful drama.
I don't know if you ever saw that meme that went around a couple of years ago about Korean beauty pageant competitors and everyone looked exactly the same. Whilst I do believe that had racist undertones (not to mention Korea is very homogeneous) - it also did highlight how much plastic surgery had infiltrated society. I feel like the cdrama actresses I like are usually who may/may not have had work done (honestly it's fine either way) but it's subtle - like Zhao Lu Si or Yang Zi. They are all gorgeous but look less plastic.
Sigh. I'm not against plastic surgery but I do think that when you are altering your entire face (like shaving your jaw into a manga drawing pointy chin) - it does become a problem not just for celebs but younger people watching these show. Honestly this is a never ending conversation!
Only thing I noticed was the FL's fighting skills were super weak despite her supposedly being a martial artist. So go in knowing that. Otherwise seriously this is better than a lot of lengthy cdramas out there.
I agree with you- I remember kdramas used to have more "normal" (still gorgeous by any standards tho) actors and it's veering dangerously close to the OTT of c-drama visuals. I mean the pointed chins that clearly show insanely shaved jaw bones is literally the effect that beauty cams had (to showcase a smaller face) and now that's all I see with the new actors in cdramas. It's honestly frightening.