oh honey

This is spot on!

was anyone else lowkey shipping Yun Weishan with Gong Shangjue👀 just me?

Y‘all are gonna hate me but I didn’t like the second FL. I understand her backstory and I guess the implication is that she wasn’t completely selfish, she actually cared for Shanggue but even when they play back the moments they spent together I can’t feel that romantic connection. I feel like she always looked so cunning (and the actress did a good job of that) that there wasn’t any room for vulnerability. I do think there was chemistry between 2 second leads but if I could describe it, it would be more like a “dangerous attraction”. Loved Esther Yu’s action scenes. I do understand why people prefer the second couple though. I feel like they rushed things with the first couple. considering how they were willing to sacrifice so much for each other, I feel the audience needed more convincing as to why they had such a deep connection. also the ending was disappointing which sucks because the show had so much potential. I’m not opposed to open endings but this was a little too abrupt. I kept thinking there were more episodes I wasn’t privy to. also Ziyu’s sister being the sole comedic relief was a bit much. it just felt out of place sometimes especially when she would interact with other “serious” characters. this show has a strong start, stellar cast, I was so excited but it started dragging at some point. it took me way longer than I thought to complete this. I feel like Ryan Cheng was my big motivation to finish this. he is just absolutely incredible in this. I immediately wanted to watch his other stuff

omg you get it!

why is everyone in this drama so damn attractive?

I need him to get a main role stat!

omg yes she was so annoying. I literally had to skip past her parts

I think Xue Fangfei is one of the best written protagonists out of all the dramas I’ve watched. I love her, no notes. I usually struggle to finish C-dramas but this was such an easy watch. It was so satisfying to see all the antagonists get their comeuppance. I loved how the missions of the two leads intersected. and for once we didn’t have a dumb king. The chemistry between the leads was electric and that’s saying a lot considering that they only shared a kiss for the first time in the last episode. Duke Su the man that you are 🧎‍♀️

amnesia trope = you’re getting dropped

reason I dropped. it was getting so annoying. you’re an adult, stand up for yourself!

These short form dramas need to be the standard. the pacing was just perfect. absolutely enjoyed Ryan Cheng in this. The chemistry was electric, the kid was adorable. no silly misunderstandings, no annoying antagonists and the story didn’t drag

I cried like a baby. This film unexpectedly evoked so many emotions. it got me thinking of all the people I’ve lost and how much I miss them. I think back to the last moments I spent with them and how much I wish I had cherished those moments a little more. oh man this was definya K-Trauma