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All Warfare Is Based on Deception

The Vendetta of An (or The Twenty-Four Strategies of Chang’an/长安二十四计) is an intense, fast-paced suspense thriller with an intricate plot full of twists and reversals. Set in a fictional dynasty, feudal lord Xiao Wuyang marches into Chang’an and deposes his brother, puppet emperor Xiao Wenjing. Yet his grip on the throne remains tenuous until the tyrannical General Yan Fengshan is captured and his elite shadow army, the Huben, is disbanded. If anyone is up to this perilous task, it must be the son of the Huben’s founder. Finally, the stage is set for Xie Huai’an to return to the capital to demand an accounting for his family’s massacre fifteen years earlier.

Though Huai’an is driven by revenge, as the Chinese title suggests, the plot unfolds along the lines of art of war. It is an intriguing and sophisticated conspiracy where the devil is in the details, and the chessboard is not fully visible to all players. These schemes play out amid the daily lives of ordinary people in Chang’an—an innovative take on the classic “empty fort strategy” (空城計, kōng chéng jì). Ultimately, all warfare is based on deception, and Chang’an is the battlefield where hidden protagonists and antagonists attempt to outwit each other with complex, multi-layered stratagems. This drama demands full attention; its dialogue carries literary depth and is laden with clues that hint at complex character motivations.

This is without a doubt one of the most engaging and best-written dramas I’ve watched in 2025. However, across 28 episodes, the drama packs in too many ideas and themes. There is a profound sense of foreshadowing and symmetry, of cause and effect and “an eye for an eye,” that underlies the plot arcs and character outcomes. But it succumbs to the overdose of melodrama and excessive twists that have weighed down too many 2025 dramas—often at the cost of both character and logic. Vendetta takes “falling off a cliff” to new levels in how unbelievably incompetent every character seems at stabbing someone in the guts. The breakneck pace and multiple reversals successfully distract from how certain aspects of the plot and characters don’t fully hold together. It’s high entertainment, but it pushes the limits of suspension of disbelief and doesn’t withstand close scrutiny.

Although Huai’an is widely touted as a brilliant strategist several steps ahead of everyone else, his wins are few and far between. They come at a high cost, often by adopting the “self-injury stratagem” (苦肉計, kǔ ròu jì). This is fitting—the stakes are sky-high, and Huai’an is under-resourced and outmanoeuvred by hidden foes who, like him, play the long game. In this story, characters are allowed to fail, with real consequences. While Huai’an has loyal allies, they make mistakes and, worse, need rescuing at pivotal moments. Often, the antagonists seem smarter, more competent and more ruthless. Yet they, too, are grounded in reality; miscalculate and possess flaws that can be exploited to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. With such well-matched players, the margin between victory and defeat is razor-thin, turning on a dime.

Plot-wise, the narrative builds through multiple exciting twists to a thrilling and satisfying climax about two-thirds of the way through. Lurking in the shadows are Tiemo sleeper cells, ready to “loot a burning house” (趁火打劫, chèn huǒ dǎ jié) by exploiting Chang’an’s internal strife. Huai’an is taken by surprise, routed, and trapped at a disadvantage as hidden enemies emerge from the woodwork and barbarians gather at the gates. This story arc contains so many double- and triple-crosses, schemes within schemes, and bombshells that the plot becomes slightly deformed. For me, the best subplot was Wang Pu’s short arc, a masterclass in psychological warfare. In contrast, Baiwan’s arc felt unnecessary, adding little beyond forced angst while artificially lowering the intelligence of Huai’an’s team. That time would have been better spent deepening more interesting characters and tying up loose ends.

Cheng Yi navigates Xie Huai’an’s introspective transitions well, particularly as he reins in his obsession with an unchangeable past and finds a higher cause in a changeable future. The main aspect of his portrayal that missed the mark for me was its overly maudlin tone. The frequent waterworks made it seem as though he was the only character who had ever suffered loss during chaotic times. It’s also difficult to root for a protagonist so world-weary and single-minded in purpose. Thus, for me, Li Lianhua remains Cheng Yi’s best role, even though Vendetta of An has the stronger plot.

The main characters are multifaceted, with interesting backstories anchored by an impressive roster of veterans and solid performances all around. I found Wenjing’s duality—the twists and turns of his journey and his struggle against his true nature—most compelling. Unfortunately, his character was eventually dumbed down and squandered for shock value and cheap angst. Among the younger cast, Liu Yitong's Han Ziling was memorable. While I can’t fault the acting, Wang Jinsong’s gentle aura felt mismatched to his role. Yan Fengshan emerges as a more intense and menacing villain than the primary antagonist.

The finale builds to another exciting, action-packed, high-stakes climax in which Huai’an deftly “lures the tiger down the mountain” (調虎離山, diào hǔ lí shān) with yet another self-injury stratagem, then “shuts the door to catch the thief” (關門捉賊, guān mén zhuō zéi) and “borrows a corpse to resurrect the soul” (借屍還魂, jiè shī huán hún). There’s much to unpack in the excellent finale, though it leaves several loose ends only partly tied up in the special episode. The ending was more clear on a second watch—more on that in the spoiler section below. Most importantly, Huai’an’s final epiphany brings his character journey to a fitting close.

Overall, this drama that is a feast for the eyes and a boot camp for the little gray cells would have benefited from fewer themes and narrative curveballs. A tighter plot with fewer logic holes could have earned a 9.0 from me, but as it stands, it’s a highly recommended 8.5/10.














ENDING SPOILERS & ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
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On a second watch, I realized the final episode is far more definitive than I initially believed. To begin with, Huai’an’s hair did not magically turn white overnight; he dyed it again, just as he did before infiltrating Hidden Soldier Valley. According to Cen Weizong’s reading of his natal chart, Baitou's hair would not turn white again until the end of his lifespan (83 years). He was playing to the Tiemo King's superstition by suggesting he was at death’s door.

As Huai’an is stabbed and his life flashes before his eyes, he finally admits he still wants to live—if only to remember his family a little longer. He breaks free from his obsession with revenge and reclaims his identity as Liu Zhi, a Huben shadow guard sworn to protect Chang’an. When he triggers the explosion, he discards his identity as Xie Huai’an, who stays in the granary and dies in the blast. Liu Zhi, however emerges and takes a day or two to live as an ordinary person. One could argue Liu Zhi never walked out of the granary either, but what matters more is that the character’s journey comes full circle. It’s a good ending, even without the special.

The special episode ties up loose ends and is clearly a prelude to a second season. Wuyang ends up on the throne, while Wenjing remains officially dead, choosing to serve the court incognito as the former pageboy Zhang Mo. Ye Zheng leaves to court his love Zhaolu, and Xiaoqing becomes a doctor.

The mysterious figure in Yulong Ridge is quite obviously Liu Zhi. He lets his hair down and imprisons himself there among his Huben guard—much like the Tiemo King did—to manipulate events from the shadows. He owes Cen a favor (likely a quid pro quo for luring the Tiemo King to the granary), after which they are square. This sets up the next season involving a mysterious figure at Mt. Shiluoman in Tiemo. Liu Zhi's work is not done; 200,000 Tiemo troops can still be deployed at any time. Until that threat is neutralized and lasting peace is achieved, it’s convenient to let the world believe Huai’an/Liu Zhi is dead. The person at Mt. Shiluoman is likely a high priest—probably Cen’s superior. When Huai’an kidnapped the Tiemo envoy, he mentions an altar at Mt. Shiluoman where nobles undergo a ceremony to receive the token around his neck. A new king should soon be chosen in Tiemo. It is in Liu Zhi/Chang'an's interest to try to influence the process.

One of the larger open plot holes for me is what drove Liu Ziyan and Yan Fengshan to turn on Liu Zhiwei. The only explanation that makes some sense is that they blamed him for the disastrous mission to rescue a high-ranking Huben spy captured by the Tiemo King 25 years earlier. I don’t believe that spy was Liu Zhi’s mother, as the timeline doesn’t align: she couldn’t have given birth to Liu Li/Baiwan if she died 25 years ago, and it contradicts Huai’an’s statement that his mother died when he was ten. I also find it difficult to believe that two uneducated Tiemo slaves raised as wolf bait could rise to become two of the most erudite and high-ranking officials in Chang’an. I could go on but I will stop here because I did enjoy this drama quite a bit despite the logic holes.




WANG PU ARC SPOILERS

Wang Pu made a fatal mistake when he couldn't resist meeting with Huai'an. He lost the moment he went to that temple by himself. He wasn't alone of course but he didn't realize Huai'an's men would kill all of his men that were following him there.

When Wang Pu learned of that YFS murdered his parents, he didn't care at all. The problem is YFS would NEVER believe that and would never trust him the same way again. This is the brilliance of Huai'an's trap - he ruined their relationship simply by meeting alone with Wang Pu to tell him his origin story. It is his nature - YFS would never be able to trust Wang Pu again. This left poor Stockholm Syndrom Wang Pu no choice but to prove his loyalty by killing himself. But YFS is a sick son-of-a-bitch. He could have refused to confirm what Huai'an told Wang Pu. But instead he told him in bloody detail anyway and when he was finished Wang Pu started eating the poisoned dumplings.

Huai'an already said Checkmate to Wang Pu at the end, both knowing how this would play out. But Wang Pu thought he would be able to deliver YFS a final win by luring Huai'an to watch his downfall. But even in this, he was outplayed bc Huai'an never showed up. It was an eye for an eye for Bai Wan's death.













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An Unexpectedly Beautiful Drama!!

I went into Typhoon Family with low expectations after reading several negative reviews, but the series pleasantly surprised me. The performances are consistently strong, with the cast bringing warmth and sincerity to characters that could have easily felt distant or cold. What truly stands out is the chemistry between the leads and the way relationships are allowed to develop naturally, without unnecessary melodrama. Beneath the surface, the story explores family bonds, resilience, and quiet solidarity in times of crisis, making it far more intimate than I expected. It’s a subtle, thoughtful drama that rewards patience and lingers long after it ends! A definitely worth watching if you enjoy character-driven storytelling.

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Too Slow

Pros: I liked that we get an imperfect FL and ML. I like that this drama doesn’t play into too many tropes, you see believable characters. The acting was great, the cinematography was great. Which is why this drama was an odd one for me, because on paper it seems so well done and high quality. And the ending scene was adorable. I love that it's a different type of revenge story, emphasizing forgiveness. And when the leads do (rarely) actually have conversations, I love seeing them be real and vulnerable with each other. But!

Cons: it was just so slow. The amount of long slo-mo staring and the unnecessary dragging of certain plot elements didn’t end in a satisfactory way to me at all. They go camping after all this buildup and we barely get any scenes or dialogue from it. I almost stopped watching after her family shamed her for being with him, it just felt so over the top and then they go on that hike after things are resolved but still break up? And the family is so cruel to her about it but then they just are like "actually it's fine you have my blessing" as if they control her. It lost me, and it dragged on too long. I also had 0 interest in his ex's plotline. I felt like there was so much potential for her to be this person who can break his shell open but their dynamic just felt odd to me, not a ton of chemistry. He starts falling for her while she's so mean to him, and I get that he's drawn to it because his ex was nice to his face but awful behind his back, but it didn’t land on me well. And then when she is nicer, it's painfully awkward and they barely talk.
So even though there were so many quality aspects of this drama, the plot was such a letdown to me. Those qualities only work if they're carried well.

I'm usually pretty positive with my reviews of a drama but this one lost me. I was surprised to see it recommended so highly.

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"Money is power"

Ca$hero gave a slightly different twist to the superhero genre. The titular character was given a super boost by having Lee Jun Ho portray him. He imprinted on me with Rain or Shine/Just Between Lovers early in my drama experience with that scratched up, beaten face so this portrayal hit that sweet spot with me. Was it perfect? No, but most superhero dramas and tv shows aren’t and I’ve watched my fair share. I found it watchable despite numerous plot holes and dangling story lines.

Kang Sang Ung and Kim Min Suk have been together for 9 years. Kim decides it’s time to get married for a variety of reasons, not least of which is in order to fair better in the apartment lottery. Housing is expensive and cash is king in real estate and life. When Kang’s father calls him home, he passes on the family inheritance—superhero powers. Giving his son only the sketchiest of guidelines, Kang wanders home confused and perturbed. The biggest drawback to having powers? Every time he uses them, he loses money and they only work with money in his pocket. Practical Kim is not pleased. A disgruntled fiancé is the least of his worries as he discovers a dark syndicate working against the supers.

The premise was interesting, if confusing. Kang meets two other supers. One has to drink alcohol to activate his powers, the other has to eat. I thought there might be a stronger societal commentary on the three sources other than—money, alcohol, food must be used in moderation. With the RoK’s housing and employment issues, the money aspect felt like it became downplayed as the drama went on. The dangers of the drinking culture were completely glossed over as was the pervasiveness of women being held to rigid definitions of beauty and weight. I was also disappointed that the other supers were not given, if not more, better use of their screen time. The villains were thinly drawn. Rich family evil. Got it. Though in today’s political climate I’m more willing to accept that.

Jun Ho managed to convey the shakily written concept of a man going from not truly caring about the people around him to being willing to sacrifice for others. Kim Hye Joon as Kim Min Suk had the rather thankless job of being the partner who planned ahead and knew what needed to be done to succeed in life. While Kang didn’t give much thought to finances, Min Suk knew they’d have to save every penny/won in order to attain better living conditions. She also had to have a lightbulb moment in order to embrace their new lifestyle. Sadly, the chemistry wasn’t very strong between the two, partly due to the writing.

My biggest complaint in the drama was Kang’s dad. He handed over the powers without any real guidelines and the advice he did give only led to more problems. I was hoping for more resolution to their rocky relationship, but found myself disliking the dad more as it went along. *

As I mentioned before, despite the plot holes and dangling story lines I enjoyed this drama for the most part. At least the hero didn’t need episodic pep talks and forget he had powers when chasing down bad guys. And at heart, I have a soft spot for cheesy stories about people with super powers who are willing to sacrifice for the greater good even when they (and the writers) stumble.

31 December 2025

*Spoilery comments below











The pernicious gods who handed out these powers punished heroes if they didn't use their powers and if they used their powers. Not exactly a paradigm I was fond of. I was truly hoping that Kang's dad at his retirement would get a financial karmic rebound regaining all the wealth he lost with interest. Why he never told his wife was a mystery that bothered me. And his whole situation with the loan shark...could have used a few sentences to clear that up.

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Great Chemistry but its still incest

From the initial trailer of the drama, we might think he is walking toxic red flag baiting as well as mentally torturing her (I have not read the book)but in reality is one of the greenest flag in the cdramas I have watched. He does not say no to her. Lets her do whatever she wants and protects/saves her when she gets into trouble. He does not control her or stops her from doing stuff.

It would have been great if they were childhood sweethearts/neighbors but no. Jin Zhao was adopted by the dad when Jiang Mu's mom was still pregnant with her. They both grew up as siblings. He even asked her when did she realize he was not her blood brother implying it was not common knowledge that they were not related. They could have changed some parts of the story like they do with time travel / transmigration dramas. Otherwise it should have been open knowledge that they were not related i.e. from the beginning itself the parents should have stitched into the kids brains that they were not brother and sister. They could have pulled a 'Go Ahead'.

And for the FL's clips, I liked two of them only because it matched with her outfit. Rest all were a horror show. One of the clips in my view looked like an upside down cockroach. At first I did not like Esther Yu's acting because of this forced cuteness. I personally hated her but then I watched 'A Journey to You'. She was Awesome in that. Her best work yet! I honestly think it should stop taking such extra cute roles for a while.

For the FL and ML chemistry, it was fire!!! We could feel the yearning through the screens!! I had to block out the incest part in order to enjoy those scenes.

OST is on repeat !

Honestly if the incest part was changed, I would have given it a 10/10 . But its a maximum 8 from my side.

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Darling HS Series

I had to watch this after seeing all the hype, and thankfully, it didn’t disappoint. School Trip is packed with fluff and delivers nearly everything you’d want from a first-love high school story. That said, while it gave me most of what I was looking for, it didn’t quite hit the mark when it came to the romance itself.

Let’s dive in.

The plot is simple: a lonely guy ends up being invited to join four incredibly hot and incredibly sweet popular kids on a school field trip. Cue every fluffy trope imaginable. And honestly? It works. The series does exactly what you expect it to do, and because the story flows naturally and the characters behave consistently, it never feels misleading or disappointing. It’s cute. That’s the point.

I think where it fell a little short for me is that I wanted more. Across the 11 episodes, nothing really moves all that quickly, and there are virtually no stakes beyond the characters’ own internal struggles. Watarai is also a bit too coddly for my taste. While it leads to some endearing moments, it often veers into irritating rather than charming.

Hioki, on the other hand, completely won me over. He’s cute, shy, emotionally unaware, and yes, he cries, which immediately earns points. I wish the series had done more with the other three boys. I loved the bromance and the refreshingly non-toxic energy between the group, but I would have liked to see them given their own romantic arcs too, whether hetero or not.

The chemistry between our leads is a little lacking. Now, any height difference will usually have me locked in immediately, but there’s something oddly bland about these two. I can’t quite pinpoint what’s missing, only that something definitely is. There are plenty of moments that scream “this is absolutely adorable,” but once their feelings are fully realized, the dynamic starts to falter. The kissing isn’t terrible, but Hioki mostly just stands there while Watarai does all the work. That could be a character choice, but after a couple of months of dating, you’d think he’d at least learn how to participate in a kiss.

Ratings:

Story: 8/10 - It’s good. It has that perfectly Japanese mix of overdramatic and zany, and because it fully commits to being a fluff-forward story, it works. Something doesn’t completely click for me, but this series never aimed to be more than what it is, and that’s fine.

Acting: 8/10 - Solid performances all around. The characters are fairly straightforward, so I wouldn’t call this the strongest acting I’ve ever seen, but everyone fits their roles well and sells the story.

Music: 6/10 - Catchy, honestly.

Recommendation Value: 9/10 - This is fluffy, fun, and a very quick watch. So yes, absolutely go for it.

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"The Unfeeling Mantra" A perfect master-disciple love story

Waaaa!!! Wow just waaaw!!!!

I have discovered this drama before,but only watched it now,and now I am asking why? Why only now? I want to finish it but I don't want it to end. It's been so long that I became crazy like this again,I drank another poison.

To say that this drama is best is an understatement,I defined it as "perfect"
From the breathtaking sceneries to the great portrayals.
From the profound techniques to the amazing use of magic.
From the beautiful costumes to the handsome and beautiful faces.


The leading man,indeed, led this drama with full of angst,anger,love and charisma. I love all his roles,from villain to hero. From disciple to master. From cold-blooded to an in love man.I fell in love with all his expressions,whether he was showing love or disgust.I love everything about him. The gorgeous face,the unique style,the strong stance,damn,I found a new wallpaper for my phone.

The story weaved beautifully. The magic,the props I repeat, it was perfect. Even the villain here had a beautiful love story to tell,sovereign Wei was a funny villain.

This c-drama was top-tier in delivering sarcasm and comedic dialogue. It was also awesome in showing drama shots and perfect in brewing romance.

Love the fact that he was practicing the unfeeling mantra to make his soul whole again and yet his feelings for his master grew even stronger,his unfeeling mantra was destroyed,because he was not allowed to fall in love but he did the opposite.

If you want to fall in love but want to hold it back,but couldn't control it and still keep on falling in love. Then,this is the perfect drama for you.

The face card of Master Su Yishui is to die for.I will be proud to be his disciple.

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The swoony romance made me forgive a lot

The romance in this drama took me by surprise by how swoonworthy it was. The episodes 1 to 16 were simply amazing with some of the most butterflies inducing scenes I have seen in dramaland. I will definitely remember it for a long time. I must admit that the second part of the series was less good with some noble idiocy trope that I wish could have been avoided. However, even if this is one of my pet peeve, I had much more leniency for the main lead that I would usually have...Proof that I was completely smitten by He Yu. Indeed, I totally fell under the actor's charm.

I am not sure that I would have loved as much the main lead as a character if he would have been played by a less charming actor, the role was reaĺly swoony but also kinda reckless and selfish, even when doing things to "protect" the heroine. He did understand stuff by the end and still was amazing in many romantics scenes but still, I know that I would have probably nitpicked much more usually. The combo of fighter / car racer / obsessed gege was definitely the winning combination to make me forgive everything.

I would recommend this to people that are looking for a swoony romance and that do not mind noble idiocy.

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Would have benefited of a longer runtime

The idea behind this BL story is really good with the fantastic twist that allows the main character to grow out so much. Unfortunately, if I like the concept in itself and I was pretty convinced by the arc of the main character and the office environnment/issues, I think the romance aspect would have benefited from a longer runtime to feel more fully-fleshed.

I would recommend this to people that are looking for an original BL office story. It lacks a bit in terms of romance but the main character arc, which is full of hope and life lesson is really well made.

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Premise Is Better Than The Result

This drama started out great, both in the spacing and acting wise. However, it somewhat lost me in the middle. Not only story wise, but logically. The final nail in the coffin was the ending. It felt too loose, both in terms of character resolution and plot. I needed to know at least how the mailbox even became a time machine. That's the reason why I gave this drama the rating I did. Otherwise, it would've been higher. We didn't even know if characters in 2025 time line ever crossed over.
Overall, it’s a nice step forward for cdramas, where characters don’t have to be portrayed as naive or childish to be likable. I’d recommend this drama to fellow fantasy enthusiasts.

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Lackluster ending which spoiled the drama for me

I truly enjoyed the beginning of this BL : the plot highs and lows could be seen from miles away but despite the lack of surprises, it was a really compelling watch because the characters were so cute together with a touch of angst and twisted start that I loved. Unfortunately, pacing was a huge issue as main conflicts were resolved halfway through the series and that the plot felt pretty void after than with a very lackluster finale.

I would recommend this to people looking for a cute BL. Despite the issues in pacing and storytelling that felt less compelling in its second half, it is just a very soft and sweet watch (while pretty forgettable).

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A family story around Tapei night market

This movie grabbed my attention thanks to its original storytelling and filmmaking as we follow 3 generation of women/girls from the same family : mother - sister - daughter, adult - young adult/teen - kid, it is fascinating to see their interactions as they are resetting their life in Tapei night market.

The market (and Tapei) are characters in itself. The way the director is filming it, so buzzy with noise and people feels super real. There are a lot of interesting scenes where the camera put itself at the level of the 5 years old daughter navigating the bustling with life market that are truly immersive. It just feel real and raw at so many levels.

Acting was quite good with the young actress Nina Yeh making an excellent job as the adorable 5 year old daughter. Ma Shih Yuan and Janel Tsai complete the family in a very believable way. You feel the love, the rebellion, the fights and the disappointments in their relationships.

I would recommend this to people that are looking for a familial movie which rather than leaning on the wholesome aspect goes into greyer sides of poor & women-only family.

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Best Republican Era Drama of 2025!!

Republican Era tropes are always my top favorites as they are angsty but I literally didn't plan to watch this as I wasn't much familiar with the acting of the leads but as soon as I started watching this, I got seriously hooked and binged it all in one go 🥶🥶. "Marry him in her place" is such a perfect blend of mystery - romance - action - comedy - suspense 🔥🔥. It is high time since I last enjoyed a Republican Period Drama as much as this!!
Everything in this drama was perfectly balanced. I didn't even bother to fast forward for a moment staying glued to the screen 🥶! Although there are not much romance , Ryan Ren and Liu Nian had a sizzling chemistry with the sexiest height difference 🥵🥵 You could sense the tension between them even when they stand away from each other!!
Every single character in this drama was perfectly written . The female lead was strong, kind and fearless! There are no annoying green teas to disturb the couple. And I was really convinced by the villain arc. It is high time since I have seen a bad guy with serious temper. The actor Wang Ze Xuan was so brilliant in his role that I got scared in his actions! Apart from the leads, the character of Liu Xiu will always have a special place in my heart whom they killed off to add more emotions to the story 🥹💔. I was really convinced by Ryan Ren's heart breaking performance in the scene when he lost his soul mate, it was spectacular. I will definitely watch his other dramas though I still need him with Liu Nian in another drama 🥹🥹As someone who watched RR & LN for the first time, I would say that I didn't had enough of this drama especially the trio of Lin Yun - Liang Yi - Liu Xiu 😭💔. Wish it was longer ... 💔💔
Marry Him in her place was such an intriguing drama. I'M SO HAPPY THAT I WATCHED THIS SOONER!! I still rewatch this drama everyday as I'm obsessed and couldn't get over it. If you like watching contractual marriage drama, when the leads gradually develop feelings with too many angst then you can give it a go. I'm sure you'll not be disappointed 😊

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Good to watch in holidays

This is a perfect example of the high quality and professionalism of the actual Korean movie/drama industry.
While it is a sum of all K-drama tropes and cheesy moments, it is so lovely and carefully made that it is worth watching.

Excellent music, perfect accurate acting, top make up and visual details, world class camera work.
I have not seen yet a K-drama with so many kissing scenes that are so detailed that they might be true.
All actors are excellent (excepting the two westerns that sadly appear in random K-dramas and that are embarrassing bad). Personally I liked most Woo Da Vi and Jung Ga Hee and the two mothers. Ahn Eun Jin gives a stellar representation. She had two work at least twice as the others, because, in my opinion, it was the wrong cast: she looks rather 18 yet she had to represent a person aged 30+, so she had to overcome the blatant discrepancy with acting above any human limits.

A cute and curing romcom with wonderful music, excellent choice to watch in holidays, e.g around Christmas.

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