This is so true. The reality is that not even a great actor can save a badly written script. This show feels pointless…
Exactly Good acting can elevate a strong script but it can’t completely fix weak writing When the story lacks proper character development logical progression, and a clear direction even talented actors are limited by what they’re given
It's a Republican-era melodrama....are you even familiar with the genre? It's literally supposed to be dramatic,…
Being a melodrama isn’t a free pass for bad writing. Over the top twists and chaos can work when they’re done well, but “it’s supposed to be dramatic” doesn’t excuse characters acting stupid, forced plots, or choices that make no sense. People are allowed to enjoy it, but don’t act like every criticism comes from not understanding the genre. A drama can be exaggerated and still be poorly written
It's a Republican-era melodrama....are you even familiar with the genre? It's literally supposed to be dramatic,…
Understanding a genre doesn’t mean you have to switch off your brain and clap for every ridiculous decision the writer makes. “It’s a melodrama” is not a free pass for lazy writing, bad character choices, or twists that exist only because the script ran out of ideas.
Yes, melodramas can be exaggerated, but the good ones still know how to make the audience emotionally invested. They don’t just throw random betrayals, fake deaths, and nonsense coincidences together and then hide behind “that’s the genre.” There’s a difference between dramatic and poorly written.
The funniest part is telling people they “don’t understand the genre” just because they criticize it. Maybe people understand it perfectly and that’s exactly why they can see the flaws. Enjoying a chaotic plot is fine, but pretending every criticism is invalid because “it’s supposed to be dramatic” is just avoiding the actual discussion.
A genre label doesn’t magically turn weak writing into good writing. A bad script is still a bad script, whether it’s a melodrama, makjang, or anything else
You're the first person I've seen who can pinpoint that the biggest weakness of this drama is the script and I…
Nobody asked for a “goody-goody” couple. Stop twisting the criticism. The problem isn’t that they’re enemies it’s that the writing is weak, the characters act stupid, and the storyline lacks logic. A dark or complicated romance can still be well written. Bad writing is bad writing, no matter the genre
You're the first person I've seen who can pinpoint that the biggest weakness of this drama is the script and I…
Exactly Weak directing or uneven acting can sometimes be overlooked if the story itself is strong and engaging. But when the script and storyline are poorly written, it affects everything the characters, their decisions, the pacing, and the overall enjoyment of the drama. No amount of good acting or visuals can fully save a story that lacks logic and strong writing
Some people seriously need to stop embarrassing themselves by blaming “haters” and “trolls” every time a drama flops. Not every failure is a conspiracy. If a drama has a strong story, good writing, and well-developed characters, no amount of hate can bring it down.
The reality is that this drama failed because the writing is a disaster. The plot is full of nonsense, the characters have the intelligence of a rock, and the leads are written like they forgot how to use their own brains. Every episode feels like the writer is forcing random situations instead of creating a logical story.
Stop calling it a masterpiece just because you’re attached to the actors. Good acting cannot save a badly written script. A pretty cast and loyal fans don’t magically turn a terrible story into a good one.
This drama isn’t being “oppressed” by haters it’s being criticized because it deserves criticism. If your only defense is “everyone who dislikes it is a troll,” then maybe you know the writing can’t actually defend itself.
Some people might enjoy this kind of childish, brainless storytelling, but viewers who want intelligent characters, solid pacing, and basic logic will see it for what it is: one of the biggest disappointments of 2026
Susu didn’t suddenly fell in love. She has always loved Qingyi but just not as much as he loves her. She has…
I love when both leads are equal obsessed and love each other very much not when only one is obsessed and the other doesn’t give af hopefully this ml move on and find better options
I hate it when one lead loves the other with their whole heart, while the other keeps ignoring them like they don’t even matter. Then, out of nowhere, we’re supposed to believe the one who ignored them suddenly falls in love, and they get a happily ever after? It just doesn’t make sense. Love doesn’t magically erase all the pain and neglect. It feels forced rather than romantic.
Qingyi's love for Susu, no matter the cost, is totally real. And his dedication to social justice and helping…
I think it would actually be good for both of them to take some time apart, focus on their own goals and revenge, heal from everything they’ve been through, and then come back together stronger
Qingyi's love for Susu, no matter the cost, is totally real. And his dedication to social justice and helping…
You’re proving my point by bringing up the exact same scene over as if one speech defines his entire character.
Yes, he stood up for innocent women. Yes, he has empathy. I’ve never denied that. The problem is that people keep using those moments to excuse everything else about him.
Having a moral compass doesn’t automatically make a character compelling. Plenty of characters fight for justice while still having their own identity, ambitions, and development. Qingyi, on the other hand, keeps getting dragged back into the exact same emotional cycle centered around Susu. That’s why many people find him repetitive.
One heroic moment doesn’t erase dozens of scenes where he’s consumed by his feelings. One speech doesn’t suddenly make him a complex masterpiece. A character is judged by their overall writing, not by cherry-picking their best scenes.
You see a selfless hero. I see someone whose potential is constantly overshadowed by an obsessive romance that never seems to move forward. That’s why he doesn’t work for me.
So no, I’m not ignoring his empathy. I’m saying empathy alone isn’t enough to make me like a character whose entire arc keeps revolving around the same emotional dependency. That’s a difference in opinion, not a misunderstanding of the character
Qingyi's love for Susu, no matter the cost, is totally real. And his dedication to social justice and helping…
Not everyone is going to like Qingyi, and that’s perfectly fine ,To me he’s nothing more than a hopeless lovesick crybaby whose entire existence revolves around Susu. It’s like he forgot he has his own life, his own revenge, and his own identity. Every time he appears, it’s the same cycle Susu, Susu, Susu. After a while it stops being romantic and just becomes tiresome.
Loving someone doesn’t mean putting your entire life on pause. It doesn’t mean abandoning your own goals, losing your sense of self, or making one person the center of every decision you make. Healthy love allows a person to grow. Qingyi, on the other hand, feels emotionally stuck.
People keep praising him for being “selfless,” but there’s a fine line between selfless and having no individuality outside of your love interest. A character whose personality is almost entirely built around another character isn’t automatically well written.
So no, I don’t find him admirable. I find him repetitive. Every emotional scene follows the same formula, every decision circles back to Susu, and instead of growing as his own person, he remains trapped in the exact same emotional loop.
If you like that, good for you. But stop acting like everyone has to see him as some flawless masterpiece. To me, he’s an overglorified lovesick character who never learns to live for himself, and that’s exactly why I don’t find him compelling.
The ML is genuinely pathetic. Spineless, emotionally immature, and completely obsessed with the FL. He mistakes self pity for love and never grows as a character
Honestly overhyped dramas have been so disappointing lately. I genuinely thought this was going to be one of the most anticipated and talked about dramas of the year, but it turned out to be such a letdown. The ML is basically a yandere with zero sense of boundaries, and instead of being romantic, it’s just uncomfortable to watch. I really don’t understand why this kind of behavior keeps getting glorified.
And can we talk about the AI? What is going on with it? It looks so cheap and poorly done that it completely takes me out of the story. With the budget and all the hype this drama had, I expected much better production quality. It honestly feels like they cut corners wherever they could. This drama had so much potential but instead of living up to the expectations, it ended up being another overhyped disappointment
Yes, melodramas can be exaggerated, but the good ones still know how to make the audience emotionally invested. They don’t just throw random betrayals, fake deaths, and nonsense coincidences together and then hide behind “that’s the genre.” There’s a difference between dramatic and poorly written.
The funniest part is telling people they “don’t understand the genre” just because they criticize it. Maybe people understand it perfectly and that’s exactly why they can see the flaws. Enjoying a chaotic plot is fine, but pretending every criticism is invalid because “it’s supposed to be dramatic” is just avoiding the actual discussion.
A genre label doesn’t magically turn weak writing into good writing. A bad script is still a bad script, whether it’s a melodrama, makjang, or anything else
The reality is that this drama failed because the writing is a disaster. The plot is full of nonsense, the characters have the intelligence of a rock, and the leads are written like they forgot how to use their own brains. Every episode feels like the writer is forcing random situations instead of creating a logical story.
Stop calling it a masterpiece just because you’re attached to the actors. Good acting cannot save a badly written script. A pretty cast and loyal fans don’t magically turn a terrible story into a good one.
This drama isn’t being “oppressed” by haters it’s being criticized because it deserves criticism. If your only defense is “everyone who dislikes it is a troll,” then maybe you know the writing can’t actually defend itself.
Some people might enjoy this kind of childish, brainless storytelling, but viewers who want intelligent characters, solid pacing, and basic logic will see it for what it is: one of the biggest disappointments of 2026
Yes, he stood up for innocent women. Yes, he has empathy. I’ve never denied that. The problem is that people keep using those moments to excuse everything else about him.
Having a moral compass doesn’t automatically make a character compelling. Plenty of characters fight for justice while still having their own identity, ambitions, and development. Qingyi, on the other hand, keeps getting dragged back into the exact same emotional cycle centered around Susu. That’s why many people find him repetitive.
One heroic moment doesn’t erase dozens of scenes where he’s consumed by his feelings. One speech doesn’t suddenly make him a complex masterpiece. A character is judged by their overall writing, not by cherry-picking their best scenes.
You see a selfless hero. I see someone whose potential is constantly overshadowed by an obsessive romance that never seems to move forward. That’s why he doesn’t work for me.
So no, I’m not ignoring his empathy. I’m saying empathy alone isn’t enough to make me like a character whose entire arc keeps revolving around the same emotional dependency. That’s a difference in opinion, not a misunderstanding of the character
Loving someone doesn’t mean putting your entire life on pause. It doesn’t mean abandoning your own goals, losing your sense of self, or making one person the center of every decision you make. Healthy love allows a person to grow. Qingyi, on the other hand, feels emotionally stuck.
People keep praising him for being “selfless,” but there’s a fine line between selfless and having no individuality outside of your love interest. A character whose personality is almost entirely built around another character isn’t automatically well written.
So no, I don’t find him admirable. I find him repetitive. Every emotional scene follows the same formula, every decision circles back to Susu, and instead of growing as his own person, he remains trapped in the exact same emotional loop.
If you like that, good for you. But stop acting like everyone has to see him as some flawless masterpiece. To me, he’s an overglorified lovesick character who never learns to live for himself, and that’s exactly why I don’t find him compelling.
And can we talk about the AI? What is going on with it? It looks so cheap and poorly done that it completely takes me out of the story. With the budget and all the hype this drama had, I expected much better production quality. It honestly feels like they cut corners wherever they could. This drama had so much potential but instead of living up to the expectations, it ended up being another overhyped disappointment