Love Between Fairy and Devil (2022)

Magical Immortal Idiot Tour

***This is my honest opinion after watching the first six episodes. You can disagree, but you can't impose a totalitarian ban on my thoughts and freedom of expression. I am not a pop idol fan, and I approach my reviews not as any kind of stan, but as a person with training and experience in film and television. There is no cause for animosity towards me just because I uphold a certain standard for what I choose to watch. You can't stand Esther Yu being critiqued by me, then don't read my review. Simple.***

I knew I was going to hate this as soon as I heard Esther Yu's awful, whiney, cutesy voice as narrator. She's an entertainer, not an actress. I don't know what she trained as, maybe she is a pop idol and that's why she gets FL roles, but with that voice, that lack of acting ability, and her usual cutesy stupidity she brings to every single role, here's another drama for her to render completely unwatchable.

I've said this so many times, and I will continue to say it, innocence and stupidity are not the same thing. You can be a young woman who is naive and innocent, and still not need to be saved every few minutes, or constantly trip over yourself to make you more "relatable" by making you appear quirky. There is nothing endearing about behaving like a toddler, and anyone who finds that kind of Mary Sue behaviour endearing needs to grow up.

In this drama, she finds herself swapping bodies with Dylan Wang the ML, intermittently. All she really does to become the ML, is put her head down, and stop smiling. That's all she has the acting ability for, as she isn't a real actress. She doesn't even look like a FL, as she looks very ordinary, like Zhao Lu Si, another overrated actress, except Zhao can actually act if she is put in a comedy, but not in a drama.

I'm sorry to be hard on any FL, but I can't stand the Mary Sue trend. I don't expect women to act more like men, all I ask is that they act like adult women, that's all. I don't understand what is so good about watching an adult woman behave like a toddler.

The ML is forced to mimic the stupidity of the FL when he switches bodies with her, which he does quite well. The fact that our FL is being acted in the body and voice of the ML is a decided improvement over the FL being herself. Dylan Wang seems to enjoy this chance to be both the colourful anti-hero, and the out of body FL.

The impressive acting is coming by way of newcomer Zhang Ling He, and Xu Hai Qiao. Zhang Ling He impressed me when I saw him in, "Maiden Holmes". Xu Hai Qiao is an actor with a doughball face, not unlike Esther Yu's own. He is an average looking guy, but with talent! Unlike this FL, he stands out because he can actually act, so it doesn't matter that he may not look like a male model like many of the male cast in this drama. What I guess I am getting at here, is I am not about to lower my standards when it comes to the level of acting I expect from a Chinese drama. I think that would be a disservice, and I want to believe that just because casting pop idols as actors is trendy and popular, doesn't mean that they should be allowed to take the place of real actors who have trained to become actors. That doesn't mean that no pop idols can act, but a lot of them can't, like Ms. Yu.

Anyway, after forcing myself to watch 6 episodes of this, trying to skip over anytime Esther Yu appears or opens her mouth, I can conclude that this is another Xanxia that is going to drive me absolutely crazy because of the clichès. The fairies are feminine in the worst possible way (both childish and bullying each other, gossiping, doing all those stereotypical female things, but always being really stupid at the same time). The males are stoic and somewhat boring, though, ZLH and XHQ created characters that were beginning to interest me, and I would have wanted to watch more, had the FL been even slightly tollerable, but she isn't. Dylan Wang's character, though he is supposed to be a demon, and therefore the most colourful of all the characters, I found him to be missing any real personality so far, well, except for when he is playing the FL, but then he has to play her as annoying and dumb as she is. It's possible that his character becomes more complex and interesting later in the drama, but I can't really tolerate any more of the FL than I've already forced myself to watch.

Edit: Dylan Wang just keeps getting better and better! He has the best comedic facial expressions here. He's stopped being stoic and it is so pleasant to see a ML that is so expressive, even when it is played for laughs. Dylan Wang needs more colourful character roles, less typical stoic ML roles.

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this drama is on the TOP SHOWS list on mydramalist RANKED 26TH

After a long time I watched one of the best cdramas. I should have watched it earlier, anyways I love this drama. I haven't completed it yet, but ngl this one is my favorite rn. How can a drama lover avoid accepting the fact that this drama is at its peak? Moreover, I liked the body swapping of the fairy and the devil. There are many comedy scenes too because of their body swap. Unlike other dramas, the main lead screen time is more than average. I felt the story never swept away from the main storyline. That's why it's best I guess. If you like 1. BODY SWAPPING 2. HISTORICAL DRAMAS 3. LOVE TRIANGLE 4. JEALOUSY 5. COMEDY SCENES 6. A LITTLE BIT OF ACTION then what are you waiting for? Start watching this. btw the male lead falls in love first. I hope that helps!!


check out mydramalist TOP SHOWS list. It's on the 2nd page of the list. (For those who don't know-- Go to Explore option then select Top Shows.)

Edit: GUYS WATCH THIS DRAMA. There are many twists and turning points in this story.

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Can't recommend enough!!

THIS IS SO GOOD OMG it's such a classic I can't wait to forget everything so I can rewatch it!!

1. Story (mild spoilers ahead)
interesting story line and it was paced almost perfectly, there was a slight lag, for me personally as I didn't care for the screentime awarded to CH but other than I loved it. Also would have loved a better conclusion for the cloud guy, I thought we were gearing up to him being ousted but its okay.
It has the typical xia ending of last 5 mins but the special made up for it.

2. Acting/Cast
god such great acting, wow. Every single person acted their hearts out in every single scene, even the minor ones. The support roles were phenomenal but the leads? they acted their asses off I am so impressed. FL's voice did take a bit to get used to but given her acting range showcased I decided to bear with it and good thing I did.

3. Music
I don't put much thought to music and ost so I will just say it is nice and not off-putting at all.

4. Rewatch Value
High, very high indeed. I will definitely be back.

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Best xianxia drama

LBFAD is what you call a masterpiece xianxia drama, they rarely make such dramas which has all ur expectations ticked n delivered. It's so well made n acted out so well too. I literally had a hangover of this drama after i finished it, n kept watching few scenes n episodes on repeat after I finished watching as I wasnt able to move on to another one easily. The ost is so addictive, I find it hard to point any shortcomings in this drama, it's the standard for me in xianxia dramas, how I wish we get similar made drama or part 2 of this drama only. I Highly recommend it, U won't be disappointed.

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LOVE CAN MELT THE COLDEST PERSON!?

*** Spoiler Alert (PERSONAL FEEDBACK)
Title : Love Between Fairy and Devil - 2022 (Complete 36 Episode)
Personal Rating : 10/10

LOVE CAN MELT THE COLDEST PERSON!😍

Love Between Fairy and Devil is one of my re-watched dramas. For me, Dylan Wang/ Wang Hedi and Ester Yu/ Yu Shu Xin is one of the best couples in the Xianxia world. And they are still close even the drama ended.
Love Between Fairy and Devil is a Xianxia drama, with a story of classic forbidden love between a devil and a fairy. A cold, no emotion male falling in love and begin to change because of a warm, bubby weak fairy with a hidden identity. The story will travel in three realm. Shuiyuntian (the immortal fairy realm), Cangyan Sea (the Moon Tribe), and Yunmeng Lake (the mortal world)

This drama may not be for everyone because of the idea of the FL being damsel in destressed. And the voice of Ester sometimes irritates other people because it's high-pitched and childlike, but I find her very cute and not cringy.
But what makes this drama stand out from other xianxia dramas is that it has VERY BEAUTIFUL cinematography, CGIs, costumes, and OST. And how the actors and actresses portray their character perfectly and genuinely.

Ester Yu plays Xiao Lan Hua (the orchid fairy), but she’s also Xi Yun, the goddess with a character development from from being a weak fairy to a strong goddess and she gives justice to it because even her voices change. And I cannot think of anyone who can portray Dong Fang Qing Cang / Moon Supreme as perfect as Dylan with his domineering and cold emotion. He is just perfect. There are lot of scenes which make you fall in love with MOON SUPREME. 🌙🖤

Overall, this drama is one of the best for me. It’s a total roller coaster of emotions. This is a romantic comedy drama with a happy ending!

OST – Farewell Love by Faye --- is so addicting and one of my favorites so far!!! ❤️❤️❤️

GENRE – Xianxia, Romantic, Comedy

CAST – Dylan Wang/ Wang Hedi , Ester Yu/ Yu Shu Xin

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A magical dream that you don't want to come out of

This drama has been out for more than 1.5 years and pretty much everything that needs to be said has been said. The only thing I want to add is that this drama is probably the most magical drama I have ever watched. It's like a dream that you don't want to get out of.

The things I liked:
1. The story was tight knit, solid and had good consistency throughout even though towards the end it felt a little disjointed but the thematic coherency they maintained was good.Execution was elegant, character development, plot development, dialogues everything was done with thoughtfulness and effort.
2. The acting. Aside from Dylan and Esther being downright spectacular, I liked how the supporting cast also proved themselves especially Zhang linghe as changheng and ronghao's actor was brilliant.
3. This drama has probably one of the best osts I have ever heard. It complemented the scenes and even provided context for the characters emotional states in such a way that was so raw and so poignant sometimes that you forget it's a drama.
4. The costumes. Especially dongfang qingcang's costumes that Dylan rocked. Man is made to be wearing long dark elegant beautifully embroidered robes! I loved the color schemes and the aesthetics that they were trying to going for that addr an extra layer to their identities, be it cangyan tribe or shuyuntian people or the XISHAN people.
5. Production value and cgi was through the roof. The budget reflects that and it delivered. One of the c dramas that I have seen with Hollywood level cgi.

Things I felt could be better:
1. The drama being 4 episodes longer which would have made the finale more impactful and not feel rushed. Especially dongfang qingcang's death and his revival.
2. Xunfeng and danyin should have been a couple.
3. More background on taisui and how the first goddess subdued him. I felt like they just introduced him as a plot device, about whom we got to know very little about. He just appeared few times and suddenly after ep 31 he is the big threat. The transition seemed forced.
4. Ronghao killing the xilan tribe and the supposed ties between xiyun and chidi was introduced and then was never addressed which is odd.


This drama is one of the best xianxia love stories that I have watched and many more dramas will come and go but this will have a special place in my heart.

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I hold a deep admiration for Dylan Wang and his remarkable performances across various projects. His dedication and passion, especially evident in this fantasy nonfiction drama, are nothing short of perfection. The unreal quality of his acting in this particular drama deserves special commendation. Yu Shu Xin, portraying the bluebird fairy alongside Dylan Wang, delivered a stellar performance, contributing to the success of the production. The chemistry between them was not only awesome but also incredibly believable. Witnessing the magic visuals during fight scenes was a beautiful experience, and all the fantasy elements were executed exceptionally well. The costumes, particularly the extravagant headgear worn by Dylan Wang, were a visual delight. I'm curious about the creative minds behind them.

Additionally, the acting of Zhang Ling He, Xu Hai Qiao, and Cristy Guo was equally impressive. Kudos to all the remaining actors and actresses who played vital roles in bringing this captivating storyline to life. A heartfelt thank you to everyone involved; each team member played a crucial part in making this drama unforgettable.

However, I do have one critique—I found the ending a bit confusing. The complexity left me wondering about the possibility of a sequel. I'm truly hoping for a part two to provide further clarity and continuation of this intriguing story.

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true love

such an amazing plot and good casting with perfect acting and visuals. Anf the way tgey expresses how the love works between a devil and angel it was so nice and tgat unexpected mysteries of female lead also a nice turning point for the story that it makes the viewers more curious and interested to watch it even more and again. And damn their way of selecting costumes and their makeups alll looks so perfect for their character. And the graphics and background for suitable situation and the back ground musics are even more so suitable for its situation and with good vocal.

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A Love Story Like No Other

If you love Xiaoxia or Wuxia this is definitely a must watch, I've watched many Wuxia and Xiaoxia but this show stands out completely against Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms, Ashes of Love and Love and Redemption.

Story : Dong Fang Qing Cang and Xiao Lan Hua love story is a beautiful journey, it will make you laugh, cry, give you butterflies and warm your heart. Many who watch the show may find Xiao Lan Hua a little immature/childish in the beginning but as the story continues her character grows and so does their love. You must give this show a chance to understand the story and I promise you that you won't regret it. When I finished the show I was blown away by how amazing it was, I cried for a half hour and felt so sad that it was over. This show touch my heart in ways that really made me enjoy the show at the fullest, the show has a unique charm to it like no other. The love between Dong Fang Qing Cang and Xiao Lan Hua is one told in a very poetic way. What also stood out is that all of the side characters also have such a beautiful and painful story being told at the same time, which drew me in even more because it helped me feel for all of the characters and not only the main characters.

Cast: The two actors that act as Dong Fang Qing Cang and Xiao Lan Hua are amazing at their roles!!! I promise you that you will not be disappointed in the actors, you can see every emotion through there eyes, they absorb you into the show with their acting. The other actors as well did a wonderful job in their roles,

Music : Now the ost and music for this show it out of the world, the way they direct the show with the music makes you feel every emotion. The scenes become so much more intense and sad, they have a beautiful variety of background music. They produced the best sound track for this show without a doubt, I was honestly astounded how they managed to fit every song into the show appropriately. The soundtracks add into the story and the emotions of the show, making your heart clench every time a song comes on. Each song is so beautiful and well written.

Overall I can't get enough of this show, I hope those who watch it enjoy it as much as I did. If you watched and loved "Love and Redemption", I would recommend this as a watch 100%. I honestly wish I could erase my memory and rewatch this all over again. TT

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Good but did not tug at the heartstrings

This was a good fantasy series, typical tropes, but a decent watch. The main issue I have w/ this is that this type of love story has to really tug at your heartstrings and leave you w/ lingering feelings long after watching it. I did not get that feeling like I did w/ other love stories (i.e. Ashes of Love, Rise of the Phoenixes, Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms, Goodbye My Princess).

Pros:
- ML lead (Dylan Wang) this was the first time seeing him in a series, he absolutely nailed this role. He was convincing in all the various stages of his character development: cold & powerful, funny & bubbly for the body swaps, tender & emotional. His facial expressions made you feel every emotion he felt.
- 2nd ML (Cheng Heng role) - first time seeing this actor. I liked him - usually I tend to really root against the 2nd ML, but his character was likeable.
- Support characters - usually the support characters are rather annoying, but most were likeable except for Jie Li, she was super annoying. I had zero sympathy for her plight. I special shoutout to Danyin. She character seem to start off as one of those psychotic love-obsessed women that would do anything to steal a love she feels entitled to, but Danyin was an upstanding character rational logic and ethics. She was my favorite support character. I loved the relationship w/ her and the Chang Heng in the mortal realm - her undying/selfless devotion to Chang Heng was sweet and funny.
- production quality was impressive

Cons:
- FL was just ok. I think she was overshadowed by the ML's screen presence. She did not seem to match up to his acting/screen presence. Her cuteness was a bit over the top that it was annoying at times, and came across like a complete fool. And when she did the body swap, she could not pull off the cold/domineering effect. She just looked silly.
- the chemistry between the main couple was just ok, not terrible, but not great either. The chemistry for this type of love story is crucial.
- some of the costumes looks really silly. The headgear of the gods looked very plastic. And the gold flower wrap around the FM character as the Goddess of Xishan looks so cheap.
- the ending was confusing. They never explained why/how Dongfang Qing Cang came back to life suddenly.

Overall it was good. Not one of my favorite dramas but still good. I may rewatch it if I'm bored.

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Love saves the world

Omg how beautiful 😍😍😍. When i started this i had my doubts, specially with the FL. Her personality was a little to naive for me and when she change her soul with him the second time without thinking how that could get him into big trouble it was pissing me off.

But talk about character development. The moment she save him on episode 13 was the clear change of her character and also when she started to loving him.

I will never get over that scene in episode 26 when Changheng is offering Orchid everything she wanted (Going to Shuiyuntian again, being with her plants and friends) and she said all this:

"I miss the flowers and plants in Siming Hall, the nagging of aunt Sansheng, the loud voice of Fairy Danyin. IF I HAND'T MET HIM, how wonderful it would be, i could be leaving at peace in Yujing, gradually turning into and old fairy. I'm sorry, Lord Chagheng"

After this she protects Dongfang with her own body agains all that army of inmortals. Of course, lets not forget, when she is decided to go to fuju cave to prove she deserved to be Donfang Quingcang's wife. What a queen tbh.

From his part, the most epic scene will be when he defend her before all his people:

"If i had never meet Orchid, no one will teach me how to forgive. If you irritate me, this is how you would have end up (dead). I love her. I will not only meet her on mountain and moon festival, but also prepare the grandest wedding within the three realms for her. You said since she is from the fairy realm, she must be wicked. But you don't know she is nice and gentle. You said she is a jinx, but you don't know she saved my life. She looks weak and delicate, but you don't know how brave she is. She is the bravest woman within the three realms. Only she deserved to be the moon queen of the people in Cangyan sea"

lets not forget the powerful Moon Supreme lord taking care of the Orchid plant so she will be back and then acting like her servant when she is back at the goddess. It was super cute ♥♥♥

I didn't expected this to have a happy ending so i'm pretty please with it. I will miss them and this world 🥲🥲🥲

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