Reviews

Some wounds never really heal

**contains spoilersThe episode started on such a sweet note. I couldn't stop smiling. The chemistry between Wang Fa and Wan Xing is overflowing, it jumps off the screen. It changed when Wang Fa met Jason's mother. I can't fault her for the way she reacted. Losing a child is a pain no parent should ever have to endure. I've always believed that no mother should have to bury her own child. Seeing Jason's notebook and those painful words reopened wounds that had never truly healed. You could see Wang Fa's trauma being triggered. He's still carrying so much guilt and grief and he hasn't really moved on. Him choosing to leave because he couldn't bear it anymore felt completely understandable to me. The farewell party the boys prepared for Wang Fa was both heartwarming and heartbreaking. Watching the boys hug him had me in tears. Even the nonchalant Wen Cheng Ye couldn't hold back and gave him a hug. Them taking a group picture and smiling despite feeling sad got me 😭

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Parents' words, sometimes, can influence a child's entire life

**contains spoilersI think they wrapped up Qin Ao's story pretty nicely. I loved the scene where the school publicly acknowledged the boys' heroic act. My only gripe is that Qin Ao's father never explicitly apologized to him (or maybe I missed it). He clearly regrets what he did and wants to make things right but hearing those words would have meant so much to Qin Ao. Why is it so hard for some parents to apologize to their own children? Wan Xing making Wang Fa wear that tank top had me blushing so hard 🫪 He's really built, huh? And the way she casually put tattoos on his arms while he just let her do whatever she wanted. MARRIED BEHAVIOR!!! Even after discovering that Wan Xing's QQ ID was Spade Q, Wang Fa still chose to trust her. He even considered that her account might have been compromised and that someone could be impersonating her. He basically said, "Not on my watch. I won't let any misunderstanding ruin all my hardwork to woo her 😮‍💨" And my boys made it into the Top 500! I'm so proud of my little troublemakers 🥹 The way they thanked Wan Xing had me bawling my eyes out. I felt like I was self-inserting as Wan Xing because atp, they're my kids too!

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How stupid is Hardy supposed to be?

Why on earth would he ever assume his boss would want to do that custody lawsuit? That makes zero sense. Why did he not immediately warn his boss the moment he got it? It's just too stupid. And I hate the way dramas writers script these argument scenes where one side doesn't actually answer a simple question, leading to misunderstanding. He asks her to let him explain, but when she does, he never actually explains how the custody lawsuit was due to the Chairwoman's meddling. This sort of 'miscommunication' always feels so fake and contrived and I wish script writers would not do this. It's stupid and lazy. I understand that the writers want to insert a little separation anxiety into the plot so they contrived a 'crisis' in their relationship for an episode or two.. I really hope they don't drag it out though or repeat this kind of badly contrived 'drama'. And jeez. Zhou RuJi continues to be a completely unlikeable snake. He literally tries to prey on Min Hui's current vulnerability to hook her into marriage!!! What a scumbag character he has been and continues to be. Is the show going to really try to reform his character and make him a sympathetic pairing with Zhuzhu? Because right now, I wouldn't want her character to get stuck with this scumbag either.

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An Episode Where Every Team Performed Exceptionally Well

PERSONAL RANKING FOR BEST PERFORMANCE: 1. My, My, My (This was totally unexpected for me. I'm usually not into sensual concepts, but they absolutely nailed the performance.) 2. Only You 3. Roller Coaster (felt weaker than the others, not my cup of tea.)Obviously, my ranking is completely different from the actual results. I don't know if it's simply because of my personal preference or because the voting system wasn't really fair.[BEST PERFORMERS]Team Groove: Park Han (Gosh! He has consistently been my No. 1 pick in his team throughout the entire show. Was it because the other members just weren't strong enough to impress me, or was Park Han simply that far ahead of everyone else? 😂)Team Beat: KairiTeam Rhythm: DaisukeChi En's facial expressions improved a bit here, but they still felt a little unnatural to me. Honestly, even now in AHOF, I think he still has room to improve in that area. T^T On the other hand, I think Zhang Shuaibo was the one who truly pulled off the concept. It was so different from his usual demeanor, yet he executed it convincingly.

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My Favorite Episode, I Guess (?)

[EPISODE 6] I had fun watching this episode a lot!! I loved seeing the feminine side of some of the guys—it was so refreshing! They reminded me of Boo Seungkwan from SEVENTEEN XD The group that performed "Love Sick" was the most memorable for me. They were absolutely hilarious! 😂 At the same time, I have to commend Joohyoung for his high note—he's an incredible singer! Hee Jun also caught my attention. His visuals are so actor-coded; he reminds me a bit of Ji Chang Wook, Lee Min Ho, and Im Si Wan. I completely fell for him here, LOL. I originally watched this episode for Han and JL's cover of "The Little Prince," but somehow, "Love Sick" ended up being the performance I remembered the most (along with the trot performance at the end). Overall, the talent show wasn't just fun and entertaining—it also highlighted just how talented most of the contestants are, including those who were often overshadowed or underrated. It gave many of them a chance to show a different side of themselves beyond the competition. This was also the episode where I became even more attached to the contestants. I enjoyed watching Zen Zen, Steven, Nam Do Yoon, Kwon Heejun, Shuaibo, and Woongki here! And Park Juwon caught my attention so much here! I think he's been my bias ever since Episode 2. I hope to see something like this again (though I doubt it LOL).

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He Thinks She’s Adorable… She’s Plotting His Death

The leads are so similar and it’s adorable. Pretty much every interaction between Xiao Huayong and Shen Xihe had me laughing. He thinks she’s adorable while she’s actively plotting his death 😂👀I’m really starting to love Xiao Huayong. Whilst the Crown Prince is sick, he’s also incredibly capable. He’s no pushover and clearly has a lot more going on than people realise.😂Xiao Huayong putting his robe on. That’s it. That’s my favourite scene. Hubba hubba… those chest muscles.👀It’s still not clear who poisoned him, but I’m betting it’s somehow connected to another prince. This is a historical drama after all and apparently nobody can peacefully exist in a palace 😂🌸I’m officially invested in these two. Give me more plotting, more sneaky Xiao Huayong and more Shen Xihe casually considering murder while he thinks she’s adorable.

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Sir, I Do Not Trust You

There’s something shady about Xiao Changqing! He’s playing the part of devoted widower a little too well. Him telling Xiao Changying not to be like him and end up with unrequited love because Lady Gu didn’t reciprocate his feelings should have been sad… but sir, I don’t believe you 😂👀He’s giving off serious power-hungry vibes. Plus, he didn’t seem that bothered about his wife when he executed her entire family, leaving her as the sole survivor. Something isn’t adding up.🌸My favourite scene was Shen Xihe going to the Eastern Palace for tea while Xiao Huayong puts on a whole show about how much he loves flowers. Meanwhile, Tian Yuan was up all night sorting out the garden because it’s all a lie 😂🌸I’m loving the cuteness of Xiao Huayong, but I need him to speed it up a little. Shen Xihe is being an absolute badass while he’s playing frail. I get he’s playing a part, but I want to see more of his sneaky side against everyone else.👀Right now, Shen Xihe is the only one getting the full Xiao Huayong experience 😂 Suspicion levels are rising and I’m still intrigued.

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Two Series in One and Outstanding Performances

I’ve said this before, but the director was so clever with this concept. It feels like we’re getting two series in one, and it works so well.The acting is absolutely top notch. When he revealed that he had been SA’d, the crying and emotional breakdown felt so real. Then the director calls “cut,” and they instantly have to switch back into a completely different role. Playing two different characters in the same series and constantly adjusting between them is incredibly difficult.What makes it even more impressive is how young they are. One actor is only 20 and was probably 19 during filming, while the other is just 22. They both delivered performances far beyond their years. They’re incredibly talented, and I really hope they get another series together.On top of that, the director for this series, Liu Jun Hao, is only 27. He’s both an actor and a director, and the way he brought this story to life was so impressive. All three of them are so young and incredibly talented.

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