Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo Episode 14
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So I give Soo and So's developing story 10 out of 10!!! Totally loved it and how she finally accepted her feelings for him. Bravo!
Sadly because of yet another time jump things feel. Off. To be honest the whole time frame of this drama has always been a bit off. I don't think the passage of time has been that great. I mean, the last episode was pretty much a time jump. Here we go again! 2 years, yes. It just feels sloppy.
Another part of my disappointment is that because of the time jump we catch up to where the characters are and don't get much else. The story is fast. Not to mention that the big plot twist is no surprise. It was foretold and of course the previews.
I adored every moment of Soo and So, just everything else was rushed. Dang I liked Moo. For Pete's sake why did no one take . . . common sense pills? Soo is like the harbinger of poisons. In this case she should have seen the signs.
Sadly because of yet another time jump things feel. Off. To be honest the whole time frame of this drama has always been a bit off. I don't think the passage of time has been that great. I mean, the last episode was pretty much a time jump. Here we go again! 2 years, yes. It just feels sloppy.
Another part of my disappointment is that because of the time jump we catch up to where the characters are and don't get much else. The story is fast. Not to mention that the big plot twist is no surprise. It was foretold and of course the previews.
I adored every moment of Soo and So, just everything else was rushed. Dang I liked Moo. For Pete's sake why did no one take . . . common sense pills? Soo is like the harbinger of poisons. In this case she should have seen the signs.
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Xiao Nai is totally stalking her now! But at least he has the right approach to get her attention. Because I think that's the only thing that would work is wooing her through the game.
I love the setup for Wei Wei's friend and Cao Guang. It's super fun and they have great chemistry.
Overall I love the cast of characters and the story. Intertwining it all with the game and real life is perfect and I appreciate how cohesive the whole story is.
I love the setup for Wei Wei's friend and Cao Guang. It's super fun and they have great chemistry.
Overall I love the cast of characters and the story. Intertwining it all with the game and real life is perfect and I appreciate how cohesive the whole story is.
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Bring It On, Ghost Episode 3
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Wow, Hye Sung's evil factor just sky rocketed!! Guess he likes dogs better then cats. (I want vengeance guys. Vengeance!)
Speaking of vengeance the whole scenario of this star committing suicide and then as a vengeful ghost killing her online slanderers is very interesting! And a very creepy idea. Maybe I'm blood thirsty because I was all for her getting vengeance. However, what truly struck was that she was her own worst enemy. What Hyun Ji said really hit home. The reality is cyber attacking/bullying is harmful. The insight and the reality that it can very much hurt people was a surprising hidden message. The other side though is too love yourself enough to not give into the hate.
Overall I thought this was a fun episode. I don't think any of the drama ghost stories I've watched have ever burned clothes for the ghost before! Though I'm wondering why she could have used the toothbrush? There are some gaps in the mytho, but I'm guessing clothing would have to be on the ghost's plain to wear. The toothbrush can be used since things on the "living plane" can be affected by ghosts? I'll go with that.
Bring It On, Ghost kept me smiling! Well, when I wasn't totally creeped out. The cast is a ton of fun!! Chun Sang and In Rang are a hilarious duo! Not to mention how horrible a monk Myung Chul's is. That poor family!! The friendship growing between Bong Pal and Hyun Ji is really fun--yes, I know it's a build up to luv. Hyun Ji's character is so much fun and I'm looking forward to the mystery of her death. Or if she is dead.
I'm ready for Bong Pal's full story though! From the scar on his arm to why he ignores his father. I have an idea, but it's still all very exciting. Especially how the monk is involved in it all.
(Hyun Ji has good taste, that dress looked so adorable on her!)
Speaking of vengeance the whole scenario of this star committing suicide and then as a vengeful ghost killing her online slanderers is very interesting! And a very creepy idea. Maybe I'm blood thirsty because I was all for her getting vengeance. However, what truly struck was that she was her own worst enemy. What Hyun Ji said really hit home. The reality is cyber attacking/bullying is harmful. The insight and the reality that it can very much hurt people was a surprising hidden message. The other side though is too love yourself enough to not give into the hate.
Overall I thought this was a fun episode. I don't think any of the drama ghost stories I've watched have ever burned clothes for the ghost before! Though I'm wondering why she could have used the toothbrush? There are some gaps in the mytho, but I'm guessing clothing would have to be on the ghost's plain to wear. The toothbrush can be used since things on the "living plane" can be affected by ghosts? I'll go with that.
Bring It On, Ghost kept me smiling! Well, when I wasn't totally creeped out. The cast is a ton of fun!! Chun Sang and In Rang are a hilarious duo! Not to mention how horrible a monk Myung Chul's is. That poor family!! The friendship growing between Bong Pal and Hyun Ji is really fun--yes, I know it's a build up to luv. Hyun Ji's character is so much fun and I'm looking forward to the mystery of her death. Or if she is dead.
I'm ready for Bong Pal's full story though! From the scar on his arm to why he ignores his father. I have an idea, but it's still all very exciting. Especially how the monk is involved in it all.
(Hyun Ji has good taste, that dress looked so adorable on her!)
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Cheese in the Trap Episode 1
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There's a reason for the 3 to 4 episode viewing before dumping, or keeping, a show. The first episode could be amazing, but then it pitters out. Then it could start off bad, but become good. With this first episode I'm actually going to go out on a limb and say Cheese in the Trap is going to be epic. Who doesn't love a good cat and mouse romance. Especially one where the cat is being quite conniving. Setting a trap. Who doesn't love cheese?
Not only am I very interested in the male and female leads, but I am in love with the side characters! I'm intrigued by them. Especially Seol's friends. I love how integrated they are in the story so far and hope it continues. I love how they still have actions and functions when Seol is "thinking" or not there. It's great and I look forward to seeing them be part of the story.
So far I like Seol. She's a hard worker. She has a strong enough sense of self not be taken in. While she can still be bullied, I like that she sticks up for herself. It's exciting to have the potential of such a female lead!
The acting is solid all around. Visually the show is stunning, the writing is clever, the music is nice, and I like the wardrobe so far. It always tickles my fancy when each character gets their own distinct look and I like they're style.
What I like is that this first episode is solely setting up the present day story. No flashback--well it could be argued but it's a linear story being told so I'm not going to call it a flashback. I'm curious what Jung has planned. To me it seems like he was uninterested in Seol and wanted to make her suffer. Then became intrigued and now likes her. In his own twisted way. I'm very curious about getting to know him more. I also like that not all of the characters are completely introduced in the first episode. We get a feel for a few and a rough introduction to some others.
All in all a promising start!
Not only am I very interested in the male and female leads, but I am in love with the side characters! I'm intrigued by them. Especially Seol's friends. I love how integrated they are in the story so far and hope it continues. I love how they still have actions and functions when Seol is "thinking" or not there. It's great and I look forward to seeing them be part of the story.
So far I like Seol. She's a hard worker. She has a strong enough sense of self not be taken in. While she can still be bullied, I like that she sticks up for herself. It's exciting to have the potential of such a female lead!
The acting is solid all around. Visually the show is stunning, the writing is clever, the music is nice, and I like the wardrobe so far. It always tickles my fancy when each character gets their own distinct look and I like they're style.
What I like is that this first episode is solely setting up the present day story. No flashback--well it could be argued but it's a linear story being told so I'm not going to call it a flashback. I'm curious what Jung has planned. To me it seems like he was uninterested in Seol and wanted to make her suffer. Then became intrigued and now likes her. In his own twisted way. I'm very curious about getting to know him more. I also like that not all of the characters are completely introduced in the first episode. We get a feel for a few and a rough introduction to some others.
All in all a promising start!
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Not sure what number of attempt this is, but here I come again Itazura na Kiss! Maybe this will be the Itazura na Kiss for me? Because this is actually a really fun start. Especially since both of the leads don't immediately annoy me.
Tenten is the latest incarnate of our cold male lead, but he feels warmer to me. Like the actor and the script for Kiss Me is breathing a certain warmth into the character. Even a very cool back story for a young Tenten and Taliw (who I'll get to). A backstory that might explain his overly harsh reaction to a certain letter scene. You know the note of love.
Taliw is clearly, at this point, my favorite version of the female lead. Before in her other revivals/interpretation I've found her "ditziness" to be too excessive. She never clicked with me. However, it's apparent here that Taliw is trying with her education and that her amazing "never give up" attitude. An attitude I hope continues on. Maybe it's also because the actress, Manaying Sucharat clicks for me.
Best yet the second male lead, King, is a hit with me. I honestly think he's going to be a great contender for Taliw's heart. And will probably leave dramas fans with the dreaded second lead syndrome. ^_-
Overall I think it's a promising start. It's the first time that the story of Itazura na Kiss has immediately clicked with me. The writing and dialogue works for me. Not to mention that the characters and the actors are meshing well. The changes so far are minor but refreshing. Not to mention I'm really enjoying the other cast members. Considering how much I loved of the leads childhood backstory I'm eager to see more of what young Tenten and Taliw were up to.
Tenten is the latest incarnate of our cold male lead, but he feels warmer to me. Like the actor and the script for Kiss Me is breathing a certain warmth into the character. Even a very cool back story for a young Tenten and Taliw (who I'll get to). A backstory that might explain his overly harsh reaction to a certain letter scene. You know the note of love.
Taliw is clearly, at this point, my favorite version of the female lead. Before in her other revivals/interpretation I've found her "ditziness" to be too excessive. She never clicked with me. However, it's apparent here that Taliw is trying with her education and that her amazing "never give up" attitude. An attitude I hope continues on. Maybe it's also because the actress, Manaying Sucharat clicks for me.
Best yet the second male lead, King, is a hit with me. I honestly think he's going to be a great contender for Taliw's heart. And will probably leave dramas fans with the dreaded second lead syndrome. ^_-
Overall I think it's a promising start. It's the first time that the story of Itazura na Kiss has immediately clicked with me. The writing and dialogue works for me. Not to mention that the characters and the actors are meshing well. The changes so far are minor but refreshing. Not to mention I'm really enjoying the other cast members. Considering how much I loved of the leads childhood backstory I'm eager to see more of what young Tenten and Taliw were up to.
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Hello Monster Episode 1
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How utterly compelling! Not only is the "present day" of this dramas well established. Enough of the characters is developed that I was actually curious when it was time for the obligatory flashbacks to the past! The narration is teasing viewers as current day Lee Hyun is flashing back to his childhood as a string of murders brings him back to his old family home.
With it's vibe of Sherlock and monsters it feels like a mix of heady proportions. Come on that music is totally vibing off of Sherlock reboot with Robert Downey Jr. That aside it's clear that I Remember You might feel like a lot of things, it's clear to me that if the writers keep doing what they're doing IRY will stand on it's own swimmingly.
The show is a mystery in itself. I mean it's a mystery. What are the importance of these killings? Is it serial killer stuff? What happened to his father? All this talk of monsters? What is going on? There's a lot being built here and so much potential for where this show is going.
This setup sucked me in from the get go and now there's no turning back. I'm curious how much of the synopsis is correct. Because it seems to me like there's a huge massive murder that is going to be overshadowing the whole show. With such compelling characters and one heck of a setup I Remember You has tons of potential! It's clearly going to be a darker drama, but I still found myself chuckling at quite a few parts.
Well, I'm in.
With it's vibe of Sherlock and monsters it feels like a mix of heady proportions. Come on that music is totally vibing off of Sherlock reboot with Robert Downey Jr. That aside it's clear that I Remember You might feel like a lot of things, it's clear to me that if the writers keep doing what they're doing IRY will stand on it's own swimmingly.
The show is a mystery in itself. I mean it's a mystery. What are the importance of these killings? Is it serial killer stuff? What happened to his father? All this talk of monsters? What is going on? There's a lot being built here and so much potential for where this show is going.
This setup sucked me in from the get go and now there's no turning back. I'm curious how much of the synopsis is correct. Because it seems to me like there's a huge massive murder that is going to be overshadowing the whole show. With such compelling characters and one heck of a setup I Remember You has tons of potential! It's clearly going to be a darker drama, but I still found myself chuckling at quite a few parts.
Well, I'm in.
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Sh**ting Stars Episode 12
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The writing is so steady and solid. I appreciate it. Properly growing the plot with out ever lagging. It's so refreshing. Keeping the shocking information we want and revealing surprising tidbits nicely. Such as the bar owner use to own the company that Oh Han Byul and Gong Tae Sung worked at. So I was lazy after watching and didn't do my episode review timely, so I'm just phoning this one in.I love this build up for what we've been waiting for, the death of someone important to both Oh Han Byul and Gong Tae Sung. It's been tempered wonderfully with the drama of the haters, Tae Sung's mom, and the new strain that is on Oh Han Byul and Gong Tae Sung relationship. It breaks my heart that Yoo Na and her man are having to break up to avoid future heartache. Everyone is slightly on the rocks on this episode. All relationships are going through something. Being tested. The writers are doing a wonderful job keeping the hope, and giving us warm feels as things slowly turn out as we watch the drama unfold.
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Sh**ting Stars Episode 10
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Wow! I did not expect the house keeper to go that way! The salt, the whole thing! It was crazy. But it's important to show this side. That crazy side of fans that forget that these STARS are people. The stuff that they as a disgruntled or entitled fan think is okay is scary! I always think of that Taylor Swift documentary where she talks about making sure someone with first aid training is there because it's not "if" something happens but "when" something happens. This was a really creepy episode. It felt odd following up the cuteness of the last one! It was also intense that the house keeper when after Oh Han Byul as well. Especially since she was triggered by the gift. It's also setting up for the grave and the mysterious death and the introduction into the hater side of being famous.
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Sh**ting Stars Episode 8
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Ha-ha! Oh Han Byul ran screaming and getting in the back of her car. I don't blame her for running! Oh Han Byul thought he was joking, but she's obsessed about him. Not the first confession. Yikes we all know where the cookie is indeed crumbling. Love that Oh Han Byul is all you'd think I've won the lottery, not!!!Woman, that wasn't gruff and unfriendly. Gong Tae Sung's mom must be a narcissist. That was a get the heck away from me. Apartment 1701 is off limits. I've been not placing faces the last few episodes. Interesting the actress in the movie was his mom. Who wasn't there. When he was knocked down by poparazzi or when apparently he needed her. Gosh, I hope that wasn't his grandmother. Wow, I totally didn't put it together! That the lady who was with his mom having a fit about the watch was his maid!! Dumping the whole salt in there. Wow! So she's getting revenge on his mom through hurting him? Ha-ha! Then poor Park Ho Yeong is stuck pining after the other clueless fool. While our two newbie actors are the ones flustered and disgusted about kissing each other. Come on, they'll get into it after. Kang Yoo Sung did not like her dodging his head pat!!!! It was interesting seeing his memories of her and him stating she's all grown up. Clearly he likes her too, but I don't think he's ready to face his feelings. It's hard to beat the awesomeness of the last episode. It was nice to see that the Second lead has claws!!!! Go Do Soo Hyuk! It's crazy watching Gong Tae Sung awkwardly flailing, realizing that all the stuff he's done to her "is enough to make soulmates hate each other, but that he's still trying! The way they cut the ending with Gong Tae Sung telling Oh Han Byul he's waiting and she has two choices. Her lawyer or actor, and it's looking like she's running to Gong Tae Sung. It's not going to be that clean cut. If it is bravo.
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Love Between Fairy and Devil Episode 13
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Even better!!!!! Dongfang Qing Cang, in Orchid's body, bit Chang Heng!!!! >_< I literally had to pause the episode cause I was laughing so hard I couldn't get air! Then later to kiss Orchid after the body swap like that! I love her reaction, but I think his motivations are very muddy.Oh, and Rong Hao! The man is driving me crazy. When he showed up to help Chang Heng fight I cheered! Even though he's the reason Chang Heng was injured. Then he gives part of his life to help him. You can tell he cares so much! I honestly thought I saw guilt and regret. Was he lying to his subordinate, Die Yi, that he only helped Chang Heng because he needs him for his plans? If that's true it's chilling, but I don't think it is. Rong Hao wants to help his master at all costs, but he's a good man and it's tearing him apart. OMG!! I was right! Shang Que knew the whole time! Not only that, but Orchid was right. Shang Que thinks of Dongfang Qing Cang like brother. It breaks my heart to know that Dongfang Qing Cang has been betrayed so much that he only thinks the worst of others. I wonder what he thought when Orchid was given away out and it seemed like she might take it. Kill the Orchid body, killing Dongfang Qing Cang. Then she can leave his and go into a new one grown from her root/grass?! Then for her to save him? Hmmmm. Forbidden romance at it's finest!I feel bad for Chang Heng! Not only did he lose royally, have to see Orchid getting kissed, and then face the wrath of his brother. Getting his powers sealed!!!This episode ends on it's finest note though. When Dongfang Qing Cang takes off the ring so that he can experience Orchid's happiness at the banquet. The look on his face as he smiles behind that tree!(Random thought: It's giving me whiplash where this drama takes a huge step back and annoys me, and then BOOM! has an amazing episode like this.)
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Love Between Fairy and Devil Episode 12
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There is something I haven't addressed about the body swapping. The power swap. I love that instead of taking their powers into the others body, the powers stay with said body. Orchid doesn't know how to use and harness Dongfang Qing Cang powers. Which makes me wonder if Dongfang Qing Cang, smug jerk, can't use Orchid's powers? That said it still annoys me that Orchid is so weak when she should have the physical strength of Dongfang Qing Cang now! Dongfang Qing Cang clearly only has Orchid's strength as Shang Que man handled him in Orchid's body.Dan Yin has really turned into a surprisingly amazing character. AND secretly I'd like Dan Yin and Shang Que to be an item. How cool would that be?! Fantasies aside, I love how loyal she is to Orchid now. Even though she still hates that Orchid might marry Chang Heng. Also, she has figured out who Orchid truly is. She shouldn't listen to her dad!!!! Also, another cool scene! She actually gets to pretend to be Chang Heng and talk to her dad!Painful to watch some of the body swaps. Orchid is sooooooo annoying! She's practically begging everyone to know she's in Dongfang Qing Cang's body. I'm 200% sure Shang Que already knows! I hate how the writers have made her annoying now and stupid! (Though huge round of applause to actor Dylan Wang, I believe Orchid is in there! Though the body swap has made her stupid and annoying.) Seriously, why does the female lead always have to suffer to make the stupid shenanigans work? I think they could have played it differently. She swapped in anger, but acts smartly. Trying to keep them both alive.Yeah, younger brother Dongfang Xun Fen figured it out. Record time. Record time he devised a plan of death! Vengeance! I truly think there's more to the father killing than the little bro knows. Rong Hao is turning into a seriously intrigueing character. Wow! I feel conflicted. He's doing such evil things, but I think he cares. A lot. So it makes him a very conflicted character. Now he's hurt his best friend, Chang Heng! I think he regrets that it happens, but wow!LOL! That cliffhanger! Chang Heng is going to caress Dongfang Qing Cang's face in Orchid's body? Huh, is he gonna get slapped?!
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Love Between Fairy and Devil Episode 11
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At least I watched that kiss scene again and again to preserve my hope. I had this moment of awe that the body swap was still a thing, and Orchid figured it out! Then disappointment that it wasn't a legit kiss. Even though I realized it probably wasn't real. It broke my heart more to realize that Orchid was grossed out by it, but also that she didn't think it through! I mean once she got his body what was she going to do? She can't go home with his body, and she can't protect herself! She already knows she can't use his powers. ALSO!!!!!!! She's in enemy territory and she wants to make herself vunrable. Both of them? I get that she was probably in tantrum anger mode for days. Still . . . if she's so smart I'd think she could plan ahead! Also, the body swap is being so stupid. She's in his strong body. She can walk and hold up a sword. She didn't lose his muscles she gained them! It was really cool seeing Orchid's body be a badass!Though it was really awkward that Shang Que actually thought Dongfang Qing Cang wanted him to serve him! Ha! Rong Hao is a schemer. Not only knowing to use Dongfang Qing Cang's brother, but that he had setup ties way long ago. Crafty! And scary! He is going to be formidable. The body swap is so stupid that it killed the progress that the last episode made! Wah!!! Not to mention I have to suffer through them in different bodies for 3 days before a natural lightning storm hits to help them out. This sucks! Finally the series had me. Just to descend in to lame ville.
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Love Between Fairy and Devil Episode 1
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I always feel like Wuxia tend to be hot messes and info dumps in the first episodes. Or longer. I have to commend Love Between Fairy and Devil for a fairly clean start. I'm still catching up, but I don't feel like I need to rewatch the episode. Not to mention the visual aesthetics are pretty amazing. I love look of where Orchid takes care of the "Books" and does her work. To me, and don't hate me, it's still not as pleasing as say Eternal Love (Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms). Though that's a hard contend with. It feels very odd to me that Orchid doesn't annoy me. She's got just the right balance of annoying and cutie to make me just want to squeeze her. Because boy, oh boy is Orchid a stereo type. A stereo type that usually becomes super annoying, super-duper fast. I think some very well done writing saves Orchid from the fate of annoying female lead. Not to mention that the actress playing Orchid clearly has skills and is making that last little jump of endearing underdog. Cause I want to be on team Orchid. Some of my lack of awe and just meh at this point is the stereotype of the other characters thus far. The mean girls who pick on her and disrespect her. Like some of Orchid's friends say "Why did they laugh? They all have to take the same test and might fail as well!" Or the other people in higher power could be from any other Wuxia I've seen. Chang Heng is the ideal heart throb who doesn't even remember saving Orchid's life, but through his aloofness seems sweet. And well . . . he's a stereotype. Boring. Which makes me feel meh about Orchid's crush on him. Things amp up fast as she rushes to save her crush and is sucked into a prison with the big bad stereotype. Er, I mean Dongfang Qing Cang. The villain who almost breaks out, but all the higher up immortals go to strengthen the seal. Orchid knows that Chang Heng will die attempting this so she incurs the wrath of the gods and is sucked into the prison. (Yeah, I just had to.) To his credit Chang Heng is concerned that a fairy got trapped in there, and it makes him look good as everyone else is all whatevs about it. Long story short the body swap—promised in the drama synopsis—occurs. And actress Yu Shu Xin gets to show off her skills as she is no longer Orchid. She's now Dongfang Qing Cang. Boom! It's so funny watching Orchid's body threaten Orchid in her new male body and demand to be freed. I mean I'm not sure how to describe it. Dongfang Qing Cang is threatening to kill his physical male body . . . would he really be okay being trapped in a cute little fairy's body. Espeically since he's stating that Orchid, in his body, has his powers. Oh, boy. I don't know how I'm gonna write these reviews. It's a promising start and the Leads are showing their acting skills nicely. It's just a bit meh right now. Which I know many have stated it might be like until the plot really gets going.
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Falling into Your Smile Episode 3
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The writers and the story know where it's going. Love it!The episode starts off with Chubby and Tong Yao's game. Where we quickly learn she's not a team player, but she's good. Which is what we already know. She was playing by herself when we meat her and we see that she is good. The shock on the male gamers as they learn she's a woman. What is really awesome is learning that Ming was who she was playing against and that he picked her. Apparently he has picked most of the team. We get to see more of Ming and Chen's bond. Then the training that Tong Yao has to go through to become a pro and not just a hobby player it's nice. Also, Tong Yao gets a chance to team up with K after all her work. Sadly Cheng and her ext, Jian Yang , are also there to work against her. Which leads to what happens when there's a woman in the mix. Drama and lies. The heat a woman has to deal with. As fans what to make up lies. Which is handled very well by Cheng. The conversation the two have about it is great. Better yet is the reveal of what happened between Tong Yao and Jian Yang. It's so matter of fact and not blown up out of proportions. At least when the two tell it. Jian Yang's taught Tong Yao. It wasn't the gaming that broke them up when Jian Yang went pro. It was him cutting her out and slowly not responding to her. Until she was the only one still trying in the relationship. Jian Yang reaching out stating "you see how busy your are, let's try again now that you understand" is a jerk excuse. Tong Yao has moved on. Biscuit is still an adorable star and I love that sweet cat. I love seeing Cheng's reaction to Tong Yao with her sweet kitty. This episode was exactly where I wanted Falling Into Your Smile to go. The character build up and developing stories are great. I love a solid development that isn't rushed and viewers are given the chance to feel the emotions with the characters. The humor is great and I still love the female friendship connection and hope to see Tong Yao's friend in person more and less through phone/texting. Delivering on the light hearted fun I wanted. The gaming scenes where a bit clearer, but I still kind of tuned out.
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Falling into Your Smile Episode 2
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Oh, the writers do have the guts. Right away the Esport world is blowing up with the news that the new member of ZGDX is a woman! Both sides are shown as the news breaks. Excitement over a woman finally getting to go pro, the jealousy of female fans, hate of the males, and the shock of other teams. Well done. Then the most shocking part. Tong Yao shows up to the compound, or whatever it's called where the team stays, and knocks rings the bell. Male Lead Cheng looks right past her as he grabs what he thinks is Chubby's food delivery. In fact, I'm not sure if Cheng even looks at her. The writers handle it so well as Tong Yao rights a funny tweet about what happens. Gently giving her new team mates a gentle Notice. Not to mention earning their respect when she's finally let in and she refuses to take down her post unless Cheng apologizes. Of course he doesn't. Chubby is clearly a friend from there on and has already taken more interest and care into welcoming Tong Yao as he's decorated her room. In the male straight guy aesthetic. As her room is pink and pink and well . . . a stereotype of what guys think women want. It's actually addressed again later as Chubby has decorated her gaming area. Ming, whom Togn Yao is replacing, is a coach and I like seeing the whole group interact and Tong Yao trying to figure out where she fits. From waking up on time, talking with the house cleaner who assumes she's a fangirl staying over *wink*, and to seeing the guys forget that a woman is in the house. Chubby coming out in Superman boxers, and even Cheng coming out in his black robe. I am so happy at how nuanced and real Cheng feels. He's human. Stealthy embarrassed about what happened, but handling it cool like. The family touches are nice as well. We get a peek at Cheng's and see how Tong Yao's parents are. Her dad supportive and her mom still a spitball of anger. Their fighting and all that. Also, can I address the cat. I was nervous Biscuit was gonna be left behind, but Biscuit gets to come along! Of course Cheng has "sons" little pet fishes. Ha-ha. It's so nice to see a cat in a drama. It's always dogs. Falling into Your Smile is coming along nicely!
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