Could have easily been an 8 ep show.
Likes- Concept and storyline was new (for me). I loved thier first meet.
- Actors
- Cinematography is very beautiful.
- Hiro. For some reason i like him.
- Outfits.
Disliked
- Got really slow and boring in the middle. Ending was also so so. Would have dropped it if it was a regular airing show.
- Second couple was so rushed.
Final Comments: I was honestly expecting more comedy in this. I would not rewatch this. I wish they made it shorter. There were some cute scenes tho, so still i wont say i regret watching this.
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Not a 10/10 for me
It’s just a tad boring;) many are loving it so much, and can’t seem to move on. But I’m loving Love Between Lines much much more;)First 6 episodes gave me angst. Showing the storyline in university with her friends, I’m wondering if they were really ever her friends. One accusation from someone, and none of them defended or believed her; except for one friend who was not there during the accusation period. My thoughts were, Ditch these so called friends gurl! And ya, the guy who supposedly liked her was such a coward and misleading her all the way. His character was too manipulative and cowardice, and condescending towards her.
Song wei long is sooo dreamy in this drama! He appears mainly after ep7, and initially there’s a misunderstanding on his side, but eventually still falls in love with her all over again. Their relationship development is very very sweet; up till the point they get together, had a few first kisses and holding hands, THEN it just gets boring. Like too green a flag imo lol. Too perfect and too understanding. They have one big misunderstanding, which is not really either’s fault. Honestly their chemistry was so-so only. Some very romantic scenes especially during the snow and skiing scenes , but there was no real sizzling moments.
Apart from that, there’s all this business talk which was SO BORING. I just skipped all of it, basically promoting China and showing how advanced they are in their sustainability efforts bla bla… Then her annoying father and his mistress and daughter. Sheesh… I’m glad both mothers of NXG and LYS were very intelligent and beautiful. I loved their dynamics.
Ending was predictable. All in all the whole drama felt quite flat and dull. Still worth the watch though :)
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Me & Thee
Albeit, I'm not much for Thai dramas, so take this review with a grain of salt.I wasn't too impressed by the story as nothing was really intriguing about it. Thee's actor did amazing at portraying a silly, longing golden-retriever boyfriend. While Peach's actor was great at portraying a fluffy and kind character, I felt like his feelings towards Thee were a little understated.
This seems to be due to writing. Instead of playing along with Thee, oftentimes Peach would just... shoot him down? This leads to a lot of moments which are funny, but lack any true romantic depth.
For what it is I really enjoyed the side characters in this drama.
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A Thrill Ride
Makes you hate one lead, then another.It wasn't until about half way through the first intimacy scene that I really understood this drama. The character motivations seemed a bit blurry at first. However, it's undeniable that both actors are amazing at portraying burning passion - both for eachother and for what they do.
What really sold me for this drama was the ending. Now, I'm not much for open endings, but the passion and feeling the ending brought up in me was something else. Originally, I was expecting a bad ending. However, I'm glad they took the open ending approach of only slightly understanding the leads relationship. It felt a lot more mature than a puppy love ending or going ghost.
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Only worth it for He Yu
I came for He Yu, I stayed for He Yu, and by the end of it…what in the world did I just watch?The only good episodes were the last 9 when she actually marries. Esther Yu tends to play these babyish immature roles at first in her dramas. Then later matures like in LBFAD. But oh my it is tortuous until she gets there. I will say though she is good as being an evolving character. Where others typically play one kind of personality Esther Yu evolves.
That being said, again, the only good part of this drama is He Yu…but like what does he see in her?
The only thing I came away from this feeling is I can’t wait for He Yu’s future dramas because I will watch them all.
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A Show That Needed a Better Editor
The showrunners could have handled the story arcs far better. A more linear edit would’ve helped viewers fully immerse themselves in each cast member’s background. Instead, the editing feels scattered and erratic—so much so that it pulls you out of the experience. At times, it feels less like watching a show and more like being thrown into an editing room, sifting through raw footage in search of a “moment.” The flow simply doesn’t work.Having watched most dating shows from China and South Korea—and recently exploring Japanese ones—this was a letdown. The only reason I rated it a 7.0 is because it’s a Japanese production, where my expectations are admittedly lower. If this OUTPUT were somehow actually produced by China or Korea, it would’ve landed closer to a 5.0 or 6.0.
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my first cdrama... and it did not disappoint!
such a breath of fresh air for me! love the casting because they really brought out the colors of their characters, especially lu yuxiao! her character (hu xiu) was really refreshing and her acting made me feel all the giddiness and love inside me. it actually made me want to fall in love. she's my fave because the fl knows her boundaries, speaks her mind, and is just very lovable. her pairing with chen xingxu is just perfect!no unnecessary episodes, no skips, great drama! if u want a feel good and light cdrama, watch this. i've never felt this giddy in a drama before.
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an opinionated review
WRITINGMy main gripe about the show is that there are a lot of times when you can see it was pretty thought-out and well written, especially for a historical drama. The drama would feel better for me personally if it took a lot of the comedy out of a romcom and turned the palace intrigue, drama, and mind games up a bit. Also, it felt like the fantasy aspect of the show was left out and only brought up when the writers remembered, and when it was, it felt rushed, not as well-thought-out as a lot of other aspects of the show.
ACTING
the acting in the performance on the show were overall pretty well done. I didn’t really have any problems with the acting.
MUSIC
on a sidenote, the OST really carried the show it boosted my rating 6.5 to like a 7 to 8 anytime I heard it made the show a lot more enjoyable to watch
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Grief Disguised As Love
The Heart of Tsukuyomi is not a comforting watch, even if you go in expecting something sad. The final episode hits much harder than anticipated, leaving a heavy emotional impact that lingers. This is not a fluffy or romantic BL, it’s a story centered on grief, emotional neglect, and the damage caused by indecision. Gushan is often portrayed as weak, but his vulnerability comes from a lifetime of loss. He is adopted, emotionally deprived, and later loses the one person who truly loved him: his father. His attachment to his brother feels tragic rather than shocking, especially when you consider how starved he was for affection. When someone finally shows him care, it makes sense that he would cling to it. The brother’s inability to make a clear choice is what ultimately breaks everything. By continuing his relationship with his wife while emotionally stringing Gushan along, he creates confusion, false hope, and deep emotional pain. Gushan’s realization that he had already been abandoned, despite promises otherwise, is one of the most painful moments in the series. While the ending is devastating, the show excels in its acting, chemistry, and quiet tension. The yearning feels real, the emotions are raw, and the story never tries to soften its message. It’s a difficult watch, but a memorable one, especially if you appreciate BL's that aren’t afraid to sit with grief rather than resolve it.Overall 8/10
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PERFECT FROM THE BEGINNING TILL THE END!!
i’ve never write any drama review here, BUT THIS ONE IS JUST SOOOO GOOD!!!i watch love between lines with no high expectation or anticipation, but i can say this deama turns out to be MY FAVORITE MODERN CDRAMA😍
the cinematography is beautiful, the storyline, ost and bgm are sooo good, the CHEMISTRY BETWEEN THE LEADS? JUST PERFECT!!
everything about this drama is just perfect! from the beginning till the end, there is no boring episode, no unnecessary scenes/characters/plot, no rushed ending, just PERFECT!
i think i will come back often to rewatch this drama😭❤️
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Lovely Runner indeed
I liked this Korean drama but it could have been good 12 Episodes. The actors did amazing job, we saw also well developed side characters and stories. Something which I find strange is to see 30 years old actors playing school students, also the ML looks much younger compared to FL lead even though birth records say something else. It is not one of the best but still amazing and entertaining korean drama with good score.Was this review helpful to you?
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When you have right amount of ingredients and processing them harmoniously
Said it many times but i'm not very big on modern cdrama hence the low rewatch value. Honestly, i came here solely for Chen Xingxu in republican attire. I did come for that, fully aware that's not even the main plot and it could be only appeared at the beginning. Plus my history with modern cdrama only give it high chance of me dropping it yet here i am, surprising myself by finishing it right off the bat.Imma start with this drama has right amount of ingredients and know how to balance all of them, therefore they're not clashing. It's just right not overboard which is surprisingly rare for my standard. it could be boring yet the unraveling past plot is enough to keep it thrilling. After all, this type of cdrama usually not complicated. The family (past) issue and the leads romance is basically the plot main drive. I lowkey like how everything is predictable and just curious how would the characters react upon big revelation. Another thing i wanna highlight is the pace. The pace is superb. Like i said, this drama is all about balance. Everything is the right amount. Some may want more but modern drama is good with less than 30 episodes.
Acting department, well, the chemistry is damn. Dating era chemistry is so natural like i was invading their privacy at some point. Btw I'm faithful to our leads chemistry since day 1. Not getting SL syndrome in this household 😏
I admit our SML actor did a good job. He probably the most layered character. The discourse regarding his motive is very much understandable, i'd say every opinion is valid depends on your pov.
It's small detail but i love love love how they keep the games till the end and make it part of the story to show characters growth. Told ya i came for ML republican attire hehe. I also love how there's no wedding or marriage proposal at the end. Although our ML is mentally married in his head LMAO.
To summarize, it's a light drama with a right amount of everything. Like perfectly nutritious tasty meal, with taste, not a boring bland healthy meal.
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It’s a No for Me
As much as I love Zhao Lusi and how cute the water beast was, this drama was not for me. I love reincarnation stories, but I think the ML here just didn’t reel me in. I’m sorry, but he was just silly. Silly in a bad way. Believe me, I tried, but dropped it after 2 episodes. Zhao Lusi’s baby voice bothered me a bit here. I get it. She just hatched and she’s still a baby. Plus, I don’t see any chemistry between the two actors. I had to go online and read some spoilers because I really wanted to know what happens in the end. Sure enough, there was a lot of misunderstandings, and I hate that. Glad I didn’t bother watching the whole thing.Was this review helpful to you?
First surprise of the year
I always run from modern c-dramas, but this caught my attention because of the game, which I thought was gonna be a bigger part of it than it actually is, but it wasn't, and it kinda disappointed me, and the lead actors, whom I know from previous works and really like. Even though it's full of the cliches that make me don't go near modern c-dramas (unnecessary big dramatic moments, past connection, annoying nosy family, side characters I don't give a shit about), it's absolutely worth it for the lead characters and their story and chemistry. The writing isn't the greatest or a never seen before type, but the romance is top tier.Was this review helpful to you?
