There is definitely a curse with this drama.With this quality of production and acting it could be very very good,…
Saddly, I have to agree. I feel like this drama had a great potential but itâs just disappointing how itâs been executed. Maybe itâs too short (so it feels like always somethingâs missing) or just badly written but it doesnât make me confused in a way âoh, Iâm so curious what happenedâ, but more like âumm⊠okayâ. Hard to explain.
Itâs not very bad but itâs just like the heart of this drama is missing. We have good acting and chemistry, we have nice cinematography, quite interesting premise. But after episode 2 or 3 Iâm just loosing interest and getting more confused as the character development is non-existent. They made nothing to make me understand the characters and their actions and I love subtlety and spending hours on character analysis. It really hurts me :(
Iâm curious now who Bai Jiu may be. He literally was able to use himself as a shield against the very powerful demon to protect Pei Sijing. And what about those leaves that fell off of him right after? Plus, his blood opened the entrance? Thatâs super suspicious! Looking forward to his backstory.
Yess! I was kinda disappointed with the role he got in Dashing Youth but looks like here I can see a great potential for him to finally excel with both his visuals and acting skills.
I binge-watched all the episodes today, and for me, it's an absolute masterpiece. It definitely transcends the BL genreâit's more about life itself. A beautiful and deeply personal story that explores many shades of love.
It's now officially one of my absolute favorites, right next to I Told Sunset About You.
I donât want to spoil anything there but better be prepared. Sheâs in my top of worst drama mothers, next to the ones from The Glory, Ashes of Love and Under Queenâs Umbrella (not the FL but iykyk).
I think her father is being unfairly blamed for her mother's death, especially since the relationship seems to…
Oh, I didn't mean to suggest that you solely blame the father; I was just sharing my perspective on him. What both parents did to their child was absolutely appalling, and I really feel for the FL, having to endure such a traumatic childhood.
I completely agreeâhe was either a narcissist or an incredibly immature person who got away with those behaviors because of his "artist" persona. The funeral scene was a prime example. While the FL was horrified, his friends and fans were applauding. Itâs clear he never received any real feedback from the world about how inappropriate and insensitive his actions were.
To be fair, he did try to reach out to her, but the extreme and inappropriate way he did it (which I still find disgusting and wrong) might have been his last, desperate attempt to reconcile. That doesnât excuse what he did, but it does add another layer to his character.
There are certainly worse fathers out there, and while he didnât know how to communicate with her, that doesnât change the fact that he genuinely loved her and tried to reconcile. As someone who grew up without a father (because he simply didnât care), that episode was an emotional roller coaster for me. He did care about her and wanted to stay in her life, but he just didnât know how to approach it. And while he knew that staging the fake funeral was wrong, he was acting out of desperation.
I appreciate the depth of his characterâhe wasnât portrayed as just a bad father or one who didnât care at all, but rather as someone complex, flawed, unqualified, and unable to handle his daughterâs emotions properly.
That's one of the strongest aspects of this drama for meâits ability to present characters as multi-dimensional, flawed individuals. Each character has their own backstory, struggles, and inner conflicts, which adds a layer of depth and realism. There are no clear-cut "good" or "bad" characters; instead, everyone exists in shades of gray, making their actions more relatable and human.
Since this is an adaptation of Go Ahead, itâs impossible not to go into it with some bias. Go Ahead is one of…
Honestly, I believe Zhang Xin Cheng really brought Ziqiu to life, adding depth to his character that isn't found in the Korean version. In contrast, Haejun starts off more innocent and cute, gradually revealing some rebellious tendencies, whereas Ziqiu is portrayed as a much more complex and layered character.
Additionally, I miss the way Jianjian interacted with her brothers, especially Lingxiao. She was quite tomboyish and chaotic, often jumping on their backs like a child, which clearly indicated that she saw them as brothers rather than potential romantic interests.
Lastly, while I try to avoid judging based on appearance, I feel the Korean version's cast has more unnatural-looking faces due to cosmetic procedures, particularly among the older actors. This takes away from the authenticity of their portrayals.
It's a good drama in its own right, but as you've pointed out, it doesn't quite do justice to the original.
Nah, if she did that, it would just shift the focus back to herself, inflicting even more trauma on him. Honestly, I wish sheâd just be locked away forever.
Itâs not very bad but itâs just like the heart of this drama is missing. We have good acting and chemistry, we have nice cinematography, quite interesting premise. But after episode 2 or 3 Iâm just loosing interest and getting more confused as the character development is non-existent. They made nothing to make me understand the characters and their actions and I love subtlety and spending hours on character analysis. It really hurts me :(
It's now officially one of my absolute favorites, right next to I Told Sunset About You.
I completely agreeâhe was either a narcissist or an incredibly immature person who got away with those behaviors because of his "artist" persona. The funeral scene was a prime example. While the FL was horrified, his friends and fans were applauding. Itâs clear he never received any real feedback from the world about how inappropriate and insensitive his actions were.
To be fair, he did try to reach out to her, but the extreme and inappropriate way he did it (which I still find disgusting and wrong) might have been his last, desperate attempt to reconcile. That doesnât excuse what he did, but it does add another layer to his character.
There are certainly worse fathers out there, and while he didnât know how to communicate with her, that doesnât change the fact that he genuinely loved her and tried to reconcile. As someone who grew up without a father (because he simply didnât care), that episode was an emotional roller coaster for me. He did care about her and wanted to stay in her life, but he just didnât know how to approach it. And while he knew that staging the fake funeral was wrong, he was acting out of desperation.
I appreciate the depth of his characterâhe wasnât portrayed as just a bad father or one who didnât care at all, but rather as someone complex, flawed, unqualified, and unable to handle his daughterâs emotions properly.
That's one of the strongest aspects of this drama for meâits ability to present characters as multi-dimensional, flawed individuals. Each character has their own backstory, struggles, and inner conflicts, which adds a layer of depth and realism. There are no clear-cut "good" or "bad" characters; instead, everyone exists in shades of gray, making their actions more relatable and human.
Additionally, I miss the way Jianjian interacted with her brothers, especially Lingxiao. She was quite tomboyish and chaotic, often jumping on their backs like a child, which clearly indicated that she saw them as brothers rather than potential romantic interests.
Lastly, while I try to avoid judging based on appearance, I feel the Korean version's cast has more unnatural-looking faces due to cosmetic procedures, particularly among the older actors. This takes away from the authenticity of their portrayals.
It's a good drama in its own right, but as you've pointed out, it doesn't quite do justice to the original.