why didn't I start this sooner? I'm liking it so far. It's not cringey and the reverse harem is so far uniquely done. All the MLs are so far interesting, and man that whipping scene shocked me! (no cringe love at first sight moments) I also like the small realistic details they do, another example is how you can see YangZi really eating, you'd rarely see other actressess doing so.
I'm on episode 2 now, and I just wanna commend how realistic the 'beggar's' wounds were, and also how realistically they bandaged him. Usually on xianxia dramas they hardly care about these details (remembering ultra fake splotches of blood and bandage over clothes on other series haha).
this is surely an expensive cast! I've only been seeing clips on tiktok but can someone spoil it a little bit. Why does it seem HyoJoo is raising her son as a single mother? where in the father (Zo Insung)? I'm assuming he's still alive as he's top billed and not just a cameo.
at times whenever it's Vin and Yangyang on screen and the way they talk about their relationship, it felt like it's going in BL direction.haha they have stronger chemistry than with the FL
btw, although I have my own criticism on this, I actually do not agree with people who are way too harsh on the FL for leaving ML. I think it was a realistic decision given all the facts. And besides, they were teenagers at the time too. I know some culture will not really understand filial piety and just keeps saying grow a spine as if it's the western way of family dynamics. In most Asian culture, it's hard enough going against your real parent during your teens (and even in adulthood) no matter how much you think they are wrong. Here because of the adoption, aside from filial piety there is also the aspect of indebtedness. Obviously if this is a western show it's probably a different case as they have more individualistic and independent views, but since it's a Chinese drama I don't hate the FL for doing what she did in the past.
I'm on ep7 now, I'm wondering why FL has to borrow money from her friend. Isn't she supposed to also be rich? plus she's a doctor. It's a bit too convenient for the plot to have the brother get involved in the mess too.
I hate how he reacted over Vin's relocating. The script is sometimes illogical, I like angst, but I wish it was more natural and not overly dramatized.
I'm on ep17 now, tbh it didn't capture my interest as much as I hope to. I find myself searching and looking at other series. But since I invested 17hrs already, might as well finish it. I originally don't like the ML actor, I find that he doesn't fit my image for that role. He's not bad tho, but I was really hoping I'd come to love him as episodes progress (like how I normally do with other actors), but it didn't happen. Hence, I feel cringed here and there on some scenes. And mind you, I'm not even caught up with any LuSi pairing, I think she's shippable with all other partners she had. But Idk, Chen ZeYuan is really not it for me. :/ on the positives, I think the best aspect of this show for me is the FL and her brother's relationship.
If you find out ket me know. I went mental after reading 3 lines
true, xianxias and historical plot are hard enough to understand even with good subs. it's a no go for me even if I adore Reba and GongJun. will just wait and see for good subs.
I also like the small realistic details they do, another example is how you can see YangZi really eating, you'd rarely see other actressess doing so.
I've only been seeing clips on tiktok but can someone spoil it a little bit.
Why does it seem HyoJoo is raising her son as a single mother? where in the father (Zo Insung)? I'm assuming he's still alive as he's top billed and not just a cameo.
they have stronger chemistry than with the FL
I think it was a realistic decision given all the facts. And besides, they were teenagers at the time too.
I know some culture will not really understand filial piety and just keeps saying grow a spine as if it's the western way of family dynamics.
In most Asian culture, it's hard enough going against your real parent during your teens (and even in adulthood) no matter how much you think they are wrong.
Here because of the adoption, aside from filial piety there is also the aspect of indebtedness.
Obviously if this is a western show it's probably a different case as they have more individualistic and independent views, but since it's a Chinese drama I don't hate the FL for doing what she did in the past.
It's a bit too convenient for the plot to have the brother get involved in the mess too.
The script is sometimes illogical, I like angst, but I wish it was more natural and not overly dramatized.
I originally don't like the ML actor, I find that he doesn't fit my image for that role. He's not bad tho, but I was really hoping I'd come to love him as episodes progress (like how I normally do with other actors), but it didn't happen.
Hence, I feel cringed here and there on some scenes. And mind you, I'm not even caught up with any LuSi pairing, I think she's shippable with all other partners she had.
But Idk, Chen ZeYuan is really not it for me. :/
on the positives, I think the best aspect of this show for me is the FL and her brother's relationship.
They invested so much money in production and seriously they cannot hire professional subbersðŸ«
does anyone know where to watch this with good subs?