Reviews

Not bad

Usually the second seasons of BLs are either an extended episodes where we get to see the "honeymoon" phase (with rivals introduced) or a closure if the first one didn't have it/ended with a breakup, or just a continuation of the story if it's too popular.

Mostly I've seen the former and I always jump head first to watch the second season of the shows I've enjoyed.

This one is no exception, it was great, enjoyable, same vibes as the first, and very entertaining and funny.
The story isn't the best as it lacks originality or any new additions as expected, rivals appear, miscommunications, misunderstandings, then solving everything at the end.

I loved that they added more of the two managers, I wanted to know the backstory of their relationship and I'm glad I found it in the second season.

It's light, cute, fluffy romcom, highly recommended ~

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A beautiful drama to enjoy when you need romance in your life

I went into this one not expecting much since it's a relatively short drama (30 min/ episode) and all the episodes were aired on the same day, but I was really surprised to find out that it's a solid drama that I totally enjoyed!

It shows us that among all the ugliness of the world that we face every day, all the greediness of the people and the betrayals that happen to us, even from our closest ones, having a few true friends and a partner that are willing to help you get back on your feet, learn to trust and love again - well, this is what makes life truly have meaning and beauty.

The story might not be the newest out there (girl is almost killed and comes back to get revenge and fall in love with her enemy's son), but what makes the drama enjoyable is the acting and the chemistry of the two main characters that manage to portray real love, loyalty and trust with their eyes, their dialogue and their actions - consistency and a clear plot do the rest.

The soundtrack is well-chosen and fits the key moments, enriching the atmosphere and helping the story feel complete.

Visually, it's one of the best short dramas out here, with careful attention given to the usage of light and shadows for maximum effect. Thumbs up to the designer for the main characters - their clothes rocked big time! The clothes really showcased their beauty and were a great match for each situation the actors faced.

All in all, I really enjoyed this drama, binged watched it in a single day, had fun discovering this story and the new actors that I didn't know before, but who made a beautiful impression (I will search for more of their works).

Give it a try if you feel like enjoying a beautiful love story that you can binge-watch to your heart's content ;)

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The cheesiness might make you sick

BC of a review here I thought I'd check this out. The only place I could find it with English Subs was on YT and the subs were terrible! Really, really bad. But I thought what the heck, I'll power through as it certainly doesn't take much of a brain to understand what was happening.

1.) Lots of aggressive lovemaking, boss-employee stuff. So if that is hot for you, you'll like this.
2.) Lots of violence against women. Fathers slapping daughters; men slapping women; a SA; two kidnappings; and in the end the hero kicks a woman in her stomach (that left a bad taste in my mouth).
3.) The sets look like some high school production done by high schoolers.
4.) The costumes are off the rack stuff (though watching the ML get into his pink shirt is definitely worth a rewind).

The only thing that really saves this shlop is the ML and the FL are really hot together.

This show is like a checklist of wish fulfillment. Do you want a guy who will be your white knight against your greedy family? Take out the gossipy co-workers? Fire your power hungry boss that wants to throw you under the bus? You'll give a cheer when our ML swoops in for the rescue and makes all the FL's worries go away with his money.

Very tropey, very cheesy, quick watch, but you have to just roll your eyes through most of it and scan through to the hot parts.

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This Drama Gave Nothing New… and Still Kinda Ate

Finally got around to finishing this one, and to be honest, it lands right in the middle for me. Not the kind of show that leaves you speechless, but definitely not something I’d call boring either. It’s solid, the kind of drama that doesn’t wow you with big twists or surprises but still keeps you watching all the way through.

At first glance, it’s exactly what you’d expect from a revenge drama. The female lead loses everything in an over-the-top conspiracy, disappears, and returns with a plan to take down those who wronged her. You’ve seen this setup before, probably more than once. And this show doesn’t pretend to be different. It embraces the formula completely. That might be a turn-off if you’re tired of the genre’s repetitive structure, but if you’re someone who enjoys these stories even when they’re predictable, like me, then this one is worth checking out.

What really helped my experience was keeping expectations low. I’ve seen flashier revenge dramas with bigger budgets that ended up being directionless messes. This one, though more modest, knew what it wanted to be. The plot follows a straightforward path, with no major surprises, but what stands out is the female lead. From the start, she’s clear about what she wants and never wavers. She doesn’t get emotional to the point of being reckless, and she doesn’t let anyone, not even the male lead, distract her. There’s never a moment where she reverts back to being helpless or confused. Her clarity and focus carry the whole story.

One of the most refreshing elements was the relationship between the leads. I’ll admit I had a bit of bias going in, expecting the usual love-hate chaos, especially since the male lead is from the rival family. But to my surprise, their dynamic was calm and surprisingly grounded. No forced angst, no dramatic blowups just for the sake of tension. Their connection builds gradually and feels natural within the context of the story. Even though the plot isn’t offering anything new, the chemistry between them gives the drama a lot of heart and kept me invested when the rest felt familiar.

As for the male lead himself, I liked how he was written. Yes, it’s a little odd at first when you realize he’s falling for the woman who used to be his dead brother’s wife, but the show doesn’t dwell on that awkwardness. Their past connection feels more like a detail than a major plot point, which makes it easier to move on from. What really works is how he supports her without trying to control the narrative. He helps when she needs it but never tries to take over her mission or become the savior. That balance makes their relationship feel respectful, and honestly, it’s a dynamic I wish we saw more often in this genre.

Where the drama falls short, though, is with the villains. Don’t get me wrong, they do enough to keep the revenge plot moving, and their actions are definitely evil. But they never feel truly menacing. There’s no standout antagonist who makes your skin crawl or really pushes the lead to her limits. They’re just... there. Functional, but forgettable. Luckily, what the story lacks in villain energy, it makes up for with strong visuals. The cast looks incredible from start to finish. Styling, outfits, presence — all very much on point. Even when the tension dips, it still feels fun to watch because of how well everything is presented.

So, would I recommend it? If you're looking for something fresh or unforgettable, this probably won’t hit the mark. But if you're in the mood for a straightforward revenge story with a strong female lead and a well-balanced romance, it’s surprisingly satisfying. It doesn’t waste your time, it doesn’t go off track, and it delivers what it promises. Familiar, yes, but sometimes that’s exactly what works.

[Also, credit where it’s due: Fifty percent of why I kept watching was Wu Jun Ting’s voice. I could listen to him talk all day. Completely hypnotic!]

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How did it get this rating.......,

I genuinely don't get how this show got the rating it got??

TW: rzpe
TLDR: shit script, they deserve better, bad representation of queer love/queer stories

The actors deserve a better script.
Point blank period

Like ok yes it's kinda fun to go back to the typical doctor X engineer
But we didn't need the annoying girl? We didn't need all these random side quests they basically get just to add drama

And we definitely didn't need the rzpe trope????????
The way it was put in the show was already unnecessary plus the way it was handled??
Even if he didn't do it.... DONT LET ME THINK HE DID FOR AT LEAST 2 WHOLE EPISODES
Also no one in there right mind would go: he rzped me LET ME GIVE HIM BZCK HIS KISS BY KISSING HIM!?!?

Plus I just really don't like how this was the script they put on the actors
I'm sorry but we know they can do better....

Also also now that the girl got rejected like what out of nowhere she starts liking her girl best friend?
Like we didn't need her to go through all that ?? Just let girls like each other? Why make it so difficult and/or complicated

Just give me queer happiness
And yes all queer storylines, not just fluff happy ones, are important and we need those
But this definitely isn't it like this is taking 10 steps back

Btw we know we can get those queer storyline
They've shown us they can do it
Why fuck it up like this??

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Ahh I can't believe it's over! 😭 What else am I going to watch on Tuesday? Considering the source material (I haven't read the manga yet) this drama is so wholesome and cute. It makes my heart melt in the best way.

I wish we had a bit more time with the second couple but I'm happy that we got to see their relationship begin to develop. I love the communication aspect and realistic representations of the real world. I didn't feel like the music was too much either, perfectly fit the show. Alas, I'm sad it's finished but I can't wait to see what the actors, lead and supporting, get up to next!

Recommend this drama for anyone just getting into bl dramas and anyone who wants a cozy, wholesome drama to watch when you're feeling down.

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sangyeon wasn’t evil, she was empty. and emptiness hurts everyone around it.

sangyeon broke me. at first she seemed cruel and a bitch, but then i saw her loneliness. she never got love, always felt useless, and hurt her bestfriend bc it was the only way to release her pain. when she said “he told her goodbye and smiled at her but not at me, it must’ve been me, i was the reason for his death” 💔 you feel her emptiness. park ji hyun made her human, layered, tragic, she just needed someone to stay by her side, every girl needs her mother’s presence, or else she learns to live unloved“sometimes we feel like we’re ruining our own lives, but what can we do when we don’t even know the right move? all we need is a hug, some love… not revenge. she was truly one of the best written female character or chaarcter generally I’ve ever seen. I love how complex they made her and explained everything she did :((( this drama rlly ruined me

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I Watched the drama for the handsome Male Lead

This Drama started well for me but then went Downhill. I love Mu qingge and not Xue Ran Ran because she is soo naive, innocent, likes to cry and unnecessarily kind. I liked when She was Mu qingge because she was baddass and awesome one of the reasons I decided to watch it. Xue RanRan is your typical female lead innocent, kind and naive and I really don't like such female leads. I hate that she regained her memories very late.

Then I was disgusted by Dun Tian, Mu Ranwu and Su yu. They were very annoying and obsessive. That's why I decided to skip directly from Episode 7 to 23. I liked Su YiShui becasue he's very handsome. The visuals were very good. I also love my villain couple (Wei Jiu and Elder Tu) I found him very cute. Someone mentioned that the amnesia arc was annoying. Which is true. Also, I don't like the fact that they like to explain to their opponents. Just fight already you don't need to explain your plans.

the ending was good.

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Not even an exaggeration but this is the greatest BL of my lifetime

I took a break from BL dramas for a little while and one day an edit of this caught my eye on TikTok. At first I was like, "Oh a Chinese BL that's uncensored? Maybe I'll give it a try." And then a few days later that maybe turned into "This is consuming me mind, body, and soul and it will be all I care about."

Despite the low budget, this team gave us the greatest story, the best characters with the greatest ever character development, the absolute most insane chemistry between both the main and side couples, and some of the most beautiful (and soul wrenching) OST songs that I'll forever cry when I hear because I'll miss this cast and show viscerally.

Ziyu and Tian Xuning went above and beyond in their portrayals and their chemistry on and off screen is so insane, it's got me living in delululand for months. It's a pity they will never act together again, but at least we got them in this lifetime and it has been the greatest gift the world of BL could give us. Not to mention, they are feeding us "Season 2" through the BTS clips and that's like a whole other drama of TianZiyu falling in love. Enjoying them in at least two parallel worlds is a gift I'll treasure forever.

Others wrote much better reviews and this one is kind of/ partly to myself so I can look back on it in years to come and relive the love I have for Revenged Love.

Do not be afraid to watch this show. It is life changing.

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Wonderful show. Wish I could pick the actor's brains....

I will start by saying Cheng Yi is a very talented young man and a wonderful martial arts drama actor. I have not yey seen him in a role that I didn't like or that he executed flawlessly. And for the flying snake lord, they could not have picked a better actor his mannerisms, everything hands down cannot think of another actor who would have done better. Female lead was cast well and she did such a good job.
My question, however, for these actors, is I do see them play a lot of the same or similar roles. I wonder if the roles that they select are influenced by their own individual personalities and/or if their personalities are affected by the roles that they pla. These epic martial arts dramas are so good versus evil and really play up the gray area of what is good and what is evil. And the roles that Cheng Yi plays generally seem to have a high level of honor and integrity. Just wondered how much of them comes through in these roles, or if these roles have influenced who they've become? That's the question in a nutshell, I guess.

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Takidas loss for words and his clueless side kick

Cluless meets silent and mysterious in a lesson in relationships, ships, stans, stalking, obsession admiration and marbles....

As a guy who is so clueless it is a miracle they let him live alone is completely mesmerised and obsessed with this guy he met once, changed a few words with and since then got a one track mid to find that guy and just admire him. The guy has been worshiped by many but seems to like the glossy marble look in mr clueless. Honestly I am not really sure but dude sais it best when he sais nothing at all instead uses his lips for kissing thinking mr clueless will finally catch on but clueless will be clueless and is frustratingly clueless from start to finish.

That said mr cold and silent is sweet in a non verbal kind of way, the friends at uni are adorable and there is even a cute bird and kid or two if you like kids.

An okay easy bing but not really anything special

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Going Great so Far

This review contains content after watching episodes 1-7. For me, personally, i really enjoyed the first few episodes the most so far. Episode 2, I think was heartbreaking for me. FL's confession was hard to watch and I thought ML's answer was honest, but harsh. Unfortunately, it has colored the way I feel about him, but thats the way I am. Its hard for me to root for a character I'm mad at, and I'm starting episode 8 and I've just gotten more mad at him as each episode enfolds. Most of you know what happens a few episodes later (just days after the confession!) and that did it for me, what a selfish SOB he is. I would write his character analysis as selfish, self-pitying and a big crybaby. Boo Hoo, so his family isnt rich and he resents it so much. A lot of us would have loved to have had his childhood and hearing him whine about it just galls me. He had a live-in father, a real house, adequate food and clothing - sounds like bliss to me. Anyway, he does some people some good so he isn't 100% bad, just 90%, haha. I hope he improves as time goes on. I didn't realize this is 50 episodes, wow.

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