I personally thought it's necessary for their relationship even if we all would like more sweetness between the…
I actually really agree with you in terms of where their relationship needed to go for it to grow - I think I just didn’t like the execution of how it turned out in those eps. To me those eps just seemed so out of sync with the rest of the drama.
It so subjective - I guess some folks will love the eps while others won’t. I guess I’m the ‘didnt love it’ party hehehe.
They get together a bunch of times throughout - and even when they are not a couple they still get loads of scenes together. There is not too many angsty separations or high stress break ups. If there is drama it doesn’t last too long and they are back to being playful with each other.
I watched his two dramas. My GF is an Alien and Cindrella. So far his dramas were boring. He is not a good actor.
The fact that you bring his heritage and family into this seems extremely disrespectful and uncalled for.
I guess it’s your option but I think he’s great in this. I was really impressed with his acting.
I’ve recently followed him and his wife on Instagram and YouTube and they seem extremely in love and happy. And his daughter is so cute. I’ve seen quite a few videos of him teaching her mandarin. I’m not sure how that’s showing he is not proud of his Chinese heritage? I would have thought those videos prove the opposite.
It makes me sad that you would judge a person like this with no foundation. Plus his personal life is just that - personal. We shouldn’t really comment.
This drama could have been so much better if not for the last 4 or so episode *rolls eyes at writers. For me it went from a solid 8.5/10 to a 7.5/10.
I legitimately started to dislike both leads - she became such a doormat and he was just flat out rude and evasive. It’s like they both lost who they were as characters as soon as the ex girlfriend appeared. They came back to being fun eventually or in glimpses along the way but overall it left a really sour taste in my mouth as I finished the last episode.
Especially bc the thing that seemed to really work with their chemistry was the fact they were both feisty with each other and really acted like a team for the most part. The complete opposite of the last four eps.
Such a shame bc I found the beginning especially so so so enjoyable. Overall the acting was ace! I blame bad writing.
I'm pretty sure the reason most Chinese dramas are dubbed is because there are so many dialects in China. In order…
Smart take. Thanks that’s helpful.
I also read that it bc it’s really costly to record sound while filming and way more cost efficient to just do it in post production. And then sometimes actors are already on their next project and aren’t available to come in and re-record their dialogue.
It’s actually sort of fascinating the more you delve into how the industry works! I was just reading up on the classification process and why shows take so long between filming and release. China is a trip. I love learning more about it.
Unfortunately most Chinese dramas are dubbed. I'm pretty sure the ML's voice here is also Ye Hua in Eternal Love…
Life shook! - no wonder I find the mains voice so attractive - Ye Hua is my ultimate bias haha.
Gosh. Well I guess I’ve just got to resign myself to the fact that’s how they do things and it’s cheaper and probably means more dramas get made bc of it - which is good for me in the long term I guess! More to watch haha.
A couple days ago, I was sitting here, trying to decide whether to start Eternal Love, or Ashes of Love. I decided…
At least to begin with I enjoyed Eternal Love way more.
There were times in the middle of Eternal Love where I considered dropping that too though. But I kept going and it’s just THE BEST towards the end! Like such a good ride. Mark Chao is phenomenal <3 Since finishing I’ve rewatched my favourite episodes about five times haha.
Although I’ve kept going with this and am still enjoying it - I guess I just lowered my expectations and that’s worked out pretty well :)
There seems to be clips of their drunken night together in his room that look really funny in the opening credits but we are well beyond that night in the story and still haven’t seen them?
I hope we eventually get to and they weren’t edited out!
I’m on episode 12 and I just don’t feel like I’m connecting with this show? I came from watching Eternal Love (which I LOVED SO MUCH) hoping this would be similar. But I’m not finding it is.
I really like Jin Mi and Xu Feng is okay I guess but I’m not loving how unfazed they both seem to be. I like the demon princess and the marriage/moon immortal but everyone else is a huge yawn.
So I guess my question is this: do I keep going bc it gets heaps better or are the first 12 eps a good representation of the rest of the show and if I don’t like it now I may never connect with it?
Bahahaha omg her spitting the food out all over him on the plane is giving me LIFE! That was so funny! And he didn’t even care, he was just too busy being proud of himself for organising food for her!! Haha. These two are literally the cutest and funniest pair on earth!!!!
It so subjective - I guess some folks will love the eps while others won’t. I guess I’m the ‘didnt love it’ party hehehe.
Overall though this drama was ace :)
Hope that help!
I guess it’s your option but I think he’s great in this. I was really impressed with his acting.
I’ve recently followed him and his wife on Instagram and YouTube and they seem extremely in love and happy. And his daughter is so cute. I’ve seen quite a few videos of him teaching her mandarin. I’m not sure how that’s showing he is not proud of his Chinese heritage? I would have thought those videos prove the opposite.
It makes me sad that you would judge a person like this with no foundation. Plus his personal life is just that - personal. We shouldn’t really comment.
I legitimately started to dislike both leads - she became such a doormat and he was just flat out rude and evasive. It’s like they both lost who they were as characters as soon as the ex girlfriend appeared. They came back to being fun eventually or in glimpses along the way but overall it left a really sour taste in my mouth as I finished the last episode.
Especially bc the thing that seemed to really work with their chemistry was the fact they were both feisty with each other and really acted like a team for the most part. The complete opposite of the last four eps.
Such a shame bc I found the beginning especially so so so enjoyable. Overall the acting was ace! I blame bad writing.
But you’re right - when it’s not dubbed it’s so refreshing!
I also read that it bc it’s really costly to record sound while filming and way more cost efficient to just do it in post production. And then sometimes actors are already on their next project and aren’t available to come in and re-record their dialogue.
It’s actually sort of fascinating the more you delve into how the industry works! I was just reading up on the classification process and why shows take so long between filming and release. China is a trip. I love learning more about it.
Gosh. Well I guess I’ve just got to resign myself to the fact that’s how they do things and it’s cheaper and probably means more dramas get made bc of it - which is good for me in the long term I guess! More to watch haha.
Thanks for responding!
There were times in the middle of Eternal Love where I considered dropping that too though. But I kept going and it’s just THE BEST towards the end! Like such a good ride. Mark Chao is phenomenal <3 Since finishing I’ve rewatched my favourite episodes about five times haha.
Although I’ve kept going with this and am still enjoying it - I guess I just lowered my expectations and that’s worked out pretty well :)
I hope we eventually get to and they weren’t edited out!
Really liking this drama so far <3
And now the assistant - who has been totally fine and pretty supportive this whole time, decides to flip and turn jealous? Waaa?
Personally I want more of the best friend and Akutsu! They are really interesting and cute! Great chemistry.
Maybe this just isn’t my pace? Does the show get heaps better after episode 12?
I’m on episode 12 and I just don’t feel like I’m connecting with this show? I came from watching Eternal Love (which I LOVED SO MUCH) hoping this would be similar. But I’m not finding it is.
I really like Jin Mi and Xu Feng is okay I guess but I’m not loving how unfazed they both seem to be. I like the demon princess and the marriage/moon immortal but everyone else is a huge yawn.
So I guess my question is this: do I keep going bc it gets heaps better or are the first 12 eps a good representation of the rest of the show and if I don’t like it now I may never connect with it?
Any help here would be AMAZING!