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I agree with this.
It’s honestly mind-boggling how much impact toxic fandom behaviour can have on actors’ real lives and careers — I didn’t realise it could go that far when I first started watching C-dramas. I don’t engage much in social media spaces, but even a quick glance at MDL shows how quickly things can turn into overreactions, especially when anyone dares to criticise a character. A lot of it feels unhealthy and pretty unhinged at times, with people completely blurring the line between actors and the roles they play.
At the end of the day, if “fans” are creating stress or discomfort for the very people they claim to support, then it’s hard to call it support.
Given how often this has already caused real consequences in the industry, it really should be taken more seriously by the regulatory authorities.

Well said — I completely agree. Took a short break from MDL, and even just skimming through the comments lately was enough of a reminder why

I'm watching on MGTV since its region locked for me (I'm in Europe) on WeTV /Tencent and IQIYI and Viki's schedule is behind, unfortunately the subs are not the best tho((

https://w.mgtv.com/b/867823/24348465.html

dang, this slaps so far 🔥

Omg, thank you for the amazing words! And have fun watching!✨✨✨

Cute leads, decent vibes, but this dragged like it had bills to pay 😭 I was literally doing crosswords mid-episode… that’s how you know

Thank for reading and yes, I remember this was a fun mess 😂

Thank you for reading! 💜🙏
Yes, this is the norm for mini dramas, they leave a lot to be interpreted at the viewer's discretion and the pacing is either on steroids or stuck in a loop 😁 still it has it's charm and definitely a distinct vibe with this one.
I feel like this is the mandatory check-mark to be ticked for a historical drama - it all comes down to palace coups and intrigue lol, had to roll my eyes because it's a preset formula....
Yep, the visuals and acting of the leads worked really well, I still remember this drama even if it was months ago, (the majority of these are forgettable ) so thats definitely saying something.

Right?? Omg I know I wasn't glitching🙌

Enjoy, hope you'll have fun! 😁

Dang, the flashback is so long I forgot what was going on before 😂

I peaced out from the Rebirth comment section a few days ago because it was very negative, even before the drama started properly airing people were already complaining. Everyone has their opinions which is absolutely fair, but I wish people would also focus on the things that do work instead of the things that don't ,but oh well....
Short dramas are pretty fun and there are a quite a few hidden gems as well. Enjoy the journey!

Love this take 😄 honestly same energy here. I went in with zero expectations and ended up enjoying it way more than I thought. It’s not trying to be anything grand or overly serious, just a light, easy watch—and it works.

Definitely one of those “watch with a relaxed mindset and just go with the flow” kind of dramas ✨

Lol

She was the SFL in the Butterflied lover one, the one paired with Deng Kai, also supporting role in Hard to find. Here it's definitely not the best performance . If it's such a struggle maybe skip this one?

Idk y’all, I’m actually having fun with this 😭✨ maybe because my expectations were low lol
The leads definitely have the range—I’ve seen them deliver when given the right material—but hey, rent is due and bills don’t pay themselves 💀 and for what this type of drama is, it’s honestly pretty entertaining.
Yeah, it’s extra. Yeah, the budget is… doing its best. And sure, the humor can get a little cringe here and there—but I’ve seen way worse lately, so I’m not mad at it. I’m just here for the ride, it's not that deep ✨

Dang, the energy in here is… intense 😭

I get it—comparisons to PA are inevitable, and honestly, fair. But it’s also fair to let this drama breathe a little. The production quality is genuinely stunning, and it’s been nine years… the odds of that original cast magically reuniting were never exactly in our favor, let’s be real 😂

Anyway, I’ll happily keep watching and enjoying it ✨ just… from a safe distance from this comment section. Catch y’all somewhere less chaotic 🕊️

I’ve watched the first five episodes, and I’m genuinely enjoying this so far. The cinematography and directing are absolutely stunning—there’s a certain richness to the visuals that really pulls you in. The characters all feel intense and layered, which makes the story even more engaging.

I’ll admit, my first thought was wow, the actress playing the FL is very young—but credit where it’s due, she’s holding her own quite well. It’s still early, of course, but she’s delivering a solid performance so far.

I did watch PA years ago, though I barely remember the details—it’s interesting how certain elements are starting to come back to me as I go through this. I understand why comparisons are inevitable since this is a sequel, but I’m approaching this more as a semi-separate drama, while still keeping PA in mind as a reference point, especially for the overarching story.

Watched the first 6 episodes — it’s actually a really nice watch so far. The visuals are gorgeous and the plot is interesting enough to keep me hooked 💅✨🍿
It does start off with a bit of love-hate tension, and the ML is… quite intense 😅 a little too much choking for my taste but a fun ride for the genre, definitely best enjoyed when not taken too seriously 🫶

Thank you for reading! 💜💜💜