Reviews

Haunted house escape

Episode 14 definitely caught my interest. Although the cooking contest was kinda cute, I wondered if that was all there is to their trials... (that would be disappointing X'3) Xiao Yao is slowly becoming mature as she faces the true nature of those blinded by greed, arrogance . . . , and one's insecurities. All these young women come from noble families, who only know how to order around other people while staying poised and ladylike. Their arrogant personalities know no bounds, which became apparent when their beautiful masks are torn down when faced with a dog-eat-dog situation; except for a few who still have sincerity. On the other hand, Da Li's insecurities got the better of her..., to the point of betraying her former best friend, Xiao Yao. Where did things went wrong? How could this happen? It hurts... Da Li's betrayal towards Xiao Yao and their friendship was so deep, as if I were the friend who got backstabbed.. The Flower demon felt overshadowed by the person she always looked up to, and cared for. Da Li's desperation for survival borne feelings of self-doubts, which sprouted into jealously towards Xiao Yao who could overcome any obstacle that comes her way... Will their friendship end right here? Or will Da Li come back to her senses?

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Chun Ge’s resolution, festival and next item recovery

ChunGe’s dream state allows him to work out his issues and understand the motivation behind the actions of friends and family that he’d been resenting. BiZhi even offered him a replay, which he realized he did not need. This let the three friends find each other and find out the original plans was for his benefit. They leave happily and he sees the cucumber porridge his mother put in thermos for him. He ate the porridge with gratitude and left a nite if sincere thanks to his parents. The next item revolves around a version of chess that is also used for fortune telling. They head to the time rift market and find Market Lord out of sorts. She is reminiscing about earlier times and miss g the happiness and fun of festivals. BeiLu suggests having a festival there and is very animated.🤣 The chess game made it a cold food celebration and I am kinda with market Lord that something else would be better. They persuade her into it so she gives them a clue about when would be most auspicious time to look for chess board. There is a queen of the stage and BiZhi has sent the biggest amount of flowers to her. There is an awkward moment when the singer gives thanks to husband for flowers and then realizes he wasn’t the one to send them.😳 He does manage to smooth things over and get an invite to the person her really wants to see. They all arrive at almost same time to the home of the elder celebrating birthday. The door is opened by a couple eerie children and they make their way inside. Upstairs, the elder Wu is talking to a memorial and promising revenge. So this is looking like a knives out party.

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Only human — fame, longing, and unseen hands

Episode 4 is another gut punch, leaning hard into the reminder that idols are, first and foremost, human — with very real feelings and very real consequences. It explores both sides of the idol–fan dynamic, including its darker edges, and it doesn’t shy away from how damaging that closeness can become.Maeng Se-na’s quiet longing stood out to me here. Her wish to return to a time when she could admire Ra-ik from afar — instead of being so close yet completely untouchable — was heartbreaking. We also get more insight into her relationship with Park Chung Jae. It’s still unclear whether his feelings are romantic, but there’s no denying the depth of their connection.The suspect board shifts again. We might be one suspect down… or maybe not. The ex-girlfriend points the finger at Choi Jae Hui, who was present at the dorm yet claims he was at the hospital. At the same time, the shady dealings involving the CEO and the ex-girlfriend’s father are becoming harder to ignore. Someone powerful is clearly pulling strings — it’s just not yet clear who.There’s also a lighter moment with Ra-ik’s jealousy over what he believes is happening between Maeng Se-na and Kwak Byeong Gyun, which adds a touch of humanity amidst the tension. But any sense of relief is short-lived, as the episode closes with a tampered car — a chilling reminder that someone wants one, or possibly both of them, dead.At this point, it feels less like a crime of passion and more like a calculated move by someone with enough power to make people disappear quietly.

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How it all began — origins, betrayal, and too many suspects

Episode 3 is very much a “how it all began” episode, and honestly, it was a full-on blubber fest. We see baby Ra-ik and how he enters the industry — and let’s be real, the whole situation is deeply unsettling. A CEO essentially buying a child from his mother? That’s beyond shady and immediately sets the tone.As the episode unfolds, we learn how Ra-ik meets Kang Woo-seong, making the present-day accusations even more heartbreaking. Everyone around Ra-ik seems ready to believe he’s guilty, and the fact that Maeng Se-na is the only one truly backing him hurts almost as much as the crime itself.There is clearly far more to this story than what we’re being shown. The mysterious ex-girlfriend keeps appearing, and while she’s undeniably suspicious, it feels too obvious for her to be the killer — especially the idea that she may have killed Kang Woo-seong thinking it was Ra-ik. There are simply too many possible suspects at this stage: the prosecutor’s boss with his “this case is wrapped in a bow for you” attitude, the stalker ex who likely plays a role in Ra-ik’s heavy medication, the bandmates who are quick to throw him under the bus, the violent manager, and of course, the ever-shady CEO.It’s far too early to call it — and that’s exactly what makes this episode so compelling.At this point, it feels like the drama is intentionally overwhelming us with suspects, which makes me think the real truth will come from something much quieter and more personal.

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Accused of Theft

Episode with funny momentSpoilers:The men see LJL as a threat because he keeps shielding Cousin Wen whom they resent. They trump up charges of theft in an attempt to get LJL (Lu Jiang Lai) ousted from Rong Mansion, thwarted by RSB ( Rong Shanbao) of course and Mr Yan, who surprisingly steps in to help. Is Mr. Yan simply a principled lover of justice or does he have some sort of long-range strategy to steal RSB’s heart?There’s a funny moment where LJL, after getting beaten up by the suitors, raises his hand to RSB hoping she will hold it and comfort him and help him to his feet. She almost reaches out to him, but gets distracted and leaves him hanging because Cousin Wen cries and moans in order to gain her attention.We learn of LJL’s humble origins as a servant who rose to prominence in this episode. RSB learns that a funeral has been held for him. She resolves in her heart to keep him in her household longer so as to keep him safe and she ponders who schemed to have him killed.

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