It didn't have the addictive quality I was looking for but so far so good. There are some sub-plots where I really can't find in myself to care for but I guess that's what the fast forward button is for. I finally managed to catch Li Ying (the real reason I'm watching this, really) and from what little I've seen of her character, she's awesome already. I really can't wait for her to start winning over William Chan's character.
I personally find William Chan a mediocre actor but his no-nonsense character here (with a wry sense of humour) suits his appeal. And he's positively smoldering in that uniform. As for Yi Xing, he's still pretty green and he's not too convincing at portraying the conflicted, loving family man his character is. Everyone else is pretty great though. Ba Ye (the 8th) is my favorite character by far, he's freaking hilarious.
I refuse to watch any and all remakes of Bu Bu Jing Xin.
But this is not a remake. I'm not too sure if Bu Bu Jing Xin is the original, but there are literally hundreds of novels out there using the same trope. Cliche, but there's an audience for it.
Resisting the temptation to read the book because I know I'll draw inevitable comparisons. I have been rooting for this drama couple ever since I saw them in 花少. I think their chemistry will be great. I hope this airs early next year, I already can't wait.
Must admit that I fastforwarded through most of the taekwando parts, except the later part of the fights because I like to see Bai Cao being badass. I watched mostly for Yang Yang, and ended up loving a lot of the non-taekwando scenes too esp those with the main characters' bffs Xiao Ying and Yi Feng (comic relief but in the best way possible). I still think this drama has the best ingredients though - great character developments, decent plot, heartwarming friendships, average-but-adorable main character, and three very cute main interests. Need I say more?
Any idea when's the next season coming out/filming?
I like Bai Cai's hairstyle (probably because I like bangs too~) xD...I wonder why some people dislike it that…
I don't dislike it but it reminds me of a time during high school when most girls have the exact same hairstyle. The school book that year ended up having the girls looking like they're wearing a helmet, lol. So it kinda looks old-fashioned to me. I personally prefer when she keeps the hair off her face, makes her look like a cross between Ariel Lin and Zanilia Zhao.
Don't bother watching this for the plot - it's a total mess. There's stepbrothers rivalry in both family business and woman, scheming women who lives to break apart the main couple, life-threatening illness etc. It's basically one of those makjang k-dramas, except the two male leads are really, really cute. Watch this at your own risk.
Watched this for Lee Minki, stayed for Kim Goeun (this girl can seriously act).
I'm a little confused by the mood of the story, interchanging from comedy to thriller to horror and then back again. Apparently it's the director's try at a genre fusion film but to me, it's a bit jarring. But I really enjoyed the film, though I wished there were more interactions between Lee Minki and Kim Goeun's characters. The best part of the movie is hands down the relationships -Taesoo and his dysfunctional adopted family, and Boksun and both her sisters.
Even though it's "scientific", the drama is not actually more logical. At least Death Note explains how L and Light outsmarts each other, this drama basically throws you some incomprehensible equations, telling you it's the answer to life and death and all mysteries in life. But I agree with your point though - this drama is definitely enjoyable and a must-watch.
I dropped the drama because it was getting repetitive (crime of the episode, detective team antics, Maya saves the day) but it was fun while it lasted. I enjoyed the partnership between the sadistic Maya and the puppy-like Daikansama, though it makes me wonder how on earth the detective team solved any cases before Maya joined.
If you're looking for something truly intelligent (like Death Note), this isn't it. But it's a fun and thought-provoking story about the existence of formulas to calculate life and death. The romance is not the main focus here but will likely have a bigger role in the next season. Watch this only for the boy genius J, if nothing else, because he's absolutely brilliant and hilarious.
This drama is pretty bad but also very watchable. The mystery is playing out very obviously, I can guess the plot from a mile away and I keep hoping for a really good twist. Not sure if it's going to happen. I feel like a lot of suspense of belief is needed to enjoy this drama (how coincidental that Miao Miao happens to be one of the childhood friends, granddaughter of a suspicious police chief and the best friend of the another suspicious man's granddaughter?). Oh and the fighting scenes are laughable! Honestly it's pretty bad. Maybe I'm too used to slick and intense fighting scenes from other dramas.
That aside, I actually really enjoy the drama. The cast is pretty great and I like that there's none of that love triangles so far (apart from one-sided crush that's so not going to happen). Some of their acting is green but not too distracting. The guys need to smile more and be less grim-faced because the look is not good on them. The girls are cute too and none of those nasty personalities that seems to be a requirement for dramas. The music is decent, although overused as one commenter mentioned, but I like it so it doesn't bother me that much. So far, so good.
There is a lot of fluff and slapstick humour in this drama, which is a lot of fun if you're into that kind of stuff. The chemistry of Tiffany and Wallace is off the charts, they're adorable and so ship-able (if that's even a word). Honestly one of the funniest historical Chinese dramas I've watched, the beginning at least. Couldn't bring myself to care about the side couple though. They're nice, they're just not interesting to me.
I personally find William Chan a mediocre actor but his no-nonsense character here (with a wry sense of humour) suits his appeal. And he's positively smoldering in that uniform. As for Yi Xing, he's still pretty green and he's not too convincing at portraying the conflicted, loving family man his character is. Everyone else is pretty great though. Ba Ye (the 8th) is my favorite character by far, he's freaking hilarious.
Any idea when's the next season coming out/filming?
I'm a little confused by the mood of the story, interchanging from comedy to thriller to horror and then back again. Apparently it's the director's try at a genre fusion film but to me, it's a bit jarring. But I really enjoyed the film, though I wished there were more interactions between Lee Minki and Kim Goeun's characters. The best part of the movie is hands down the relationships -Taesoo and his dysfunctional adopted family, and Boksun and both her sisters.
Actors: Wallace Huo, Chen Xiao
Actresses: Zhao Liying
Japan
Actors: Nishikido Ryo
That aside, I actually really enjoy the drama. The cast is pretty great and I like that there's none of that love triangles so far (apart from one-sided crush that's so not going to happen). Some of their acting is green but not too distracting. The guys need to smile more and be less grim-faced because the look is not good on them. The girls are cute too and none of those nasty personalities that seems to be a requirement for dramas. The music is decent, although overused as one commenter mentioned, but I like it so it doesn't bother me that much. So far, so good.