That's Not Love

不堪折 ‧ Drama ‧ 2025
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Mar 23, 2026
68 of 68 episodes seen
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 7.0
Rewatch Value 10

This is a gem adrift in low ratings

How can this be rated so low? I never expect reality in short dramas. A toxic ML character is written to be who they are. A ML like Austin who can perform as a character who disgusts you and still maintains attractiveness is doing excellent acting. The FL played by Song Xia collaborates alluringly with ML portraying a defiant, independent and revenge driven protagonist. I watched this on IQIYI under the title “Unbroken Vengeance” wondering if steamy scenes were cut. The chemistry and sense of sensuality between the ML & FL is still evident. Soundtrack is complimentary to the flow of storytelling. Very high rewatch level as it’s a quality production with a compelling story that is interesting.

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68 of 68 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 7.0
Story 2.0
Acting/Cast 10
Music 7.0
Rewatch Value 3.5
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Ambiguous Ending

Okay. So I get that he really liked her. That is okay. What isnt okay is that he hid his brother's murder of her entire family. He could have allied himself with her to take down his brother but instead he chose to hide the truth and work opposite her. Perhaps that could have changed their ending. However, prior to all of this he took away her family, job, and personal freedom. Yes, he offered his life for her but it was all a situation that he started.
It was nice to see a FL who didnt cave and wasnt weak. She chose revenge and helped another woman find closure and get revenge as well. I love seeing women support other women.
Everyone acted very well. I see people complaining about the lack of chemistry. There wasnt supposed to be. It was a one-sided obsession disguised as love. She didnt like him. She only stayed for revenge. The acting was done very well.
My main issue was with the ending it was ambiguous at best and left hanging for a potential second season at worst. Honestly, i dont think this story needs another season. She got her revenge and moved on.

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