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Excellent ML and unfortunately very weak FL

I am glad to finally finish this drama with English subtitles. I was attracted into it because of the super handsome ML Chen Tian Xiang who looks superb in costume dramas as Prince or Royalty. He didn't disappoint here. He is still shiningly very handsome, dignified and intelligent, strong and reliable and couldn't be manipulated by the scheming women.
Unfortunately, I find the FL very weak and a push over. She is already reborn yet instead of doing meticulous planning to defeat her enemies she allowed herself to be manipulated, humiliated, accused unjustly and even tortured later on. The young Marquis ML already told her that it is better to kill her enemies than allow herself to be killed yet she remained helpless and useless against the machinations and plots of her stepmother and stepsister. The ML already told him to always ask his help if she needs yet she is always caught by her enemies unprepared to defeat their evil schemes.
The father of the FL is one of the most stupid fathers in chinese dramas. So weak, so idiot and so useless. The good Aunt is a very wonderful person. She is pure and dignified, loving and caring and very wise.
The story is already very common unfortunately the director and writer were not able to present it as a fresh version.

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Sweet Revenge in Sweet Love Story

I came across this drama because of the ML Chen Tiang Xiang whom I admire from other dramas especially in Thorns of Desire. I find him very handsome playing the role of Royal Prince or Lord or the Emperor.
The story follows the usual death and reborn by the FL by which she used the opportunity to revenge and turn the table on her tormentors and murderers. The FL is bright, intelligent and exacted revenge with brilliant plans and careful strategies. She succeeded with the help of the ML.
The ML is of course very handsome. His role here however is somewhat different. Instead of being a very powerful Emperor or an overbearing Royal Master he is a Prince who is deeply in loved with the FL. He completely trust her and did everything according to her plans and will. He is also a very competent leader. Intelligent, rich and wise yet he prioritize the happiness of the FL over his own happiness and career and even over his own life. He is so cute acting like an obedient puppy to the FL without lessening his being manly or his royal dignity. It is nice to have an ML completely faithful and devoted to his wife and not vulnerable to the machinations of seducing women or making decisions for power while neglecting the care or happiness of the FL. This Prince is a perfect husband.
The FL reciprocates his love and dedication by her own loyalty and fidelity. She grew deeply in loved with him too. She trusted him completely and confided her plans to him. Joining forces together they succeeded in defeating the evil schemes of the enemies. For my personal taste I do not find the FL beautiful enough for such a very handsome ML but I still find her beautiful though.
The characters of the Grandmother and that of the Emperor are also exemplary.

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Complicated yet a Beautiful Love Story

When I saw the teaser in Facebook I thought that this is just a regular Unfaithful Boyfriend, Suffering Girlfriend type of story. Instead, as the drama unfolds it became complicated and unexpected.
The Male Leads, both the ML Manager-Producer and the 2ML the popular Actor are both very handsome. They genuinely care for the FL despite her weaknesses and limitations. I thought that the ML would be a heartless boyfriend who will choose the villain woman and will make the FL suffer abandonment, jealousy and emotional pain instead he gradually proved his love and fidelity to the FL by rejecting the scheming villain woman and competed for the FL's love with his very own brother. The 2ML besides being very handsome too is also caring, loving and protective of the FL. It's very difficult to choose between the two.
The FL is pretty and cute but it seems that her acting his lacking. She is a one sided actress. Her facial expressions are repetitive and no variety even in different circumstances. However, since she is presented in the story as one who has emotional weakness it is quite understandable. She is funny too. Her simple looks makes me remember San Cai of the Meteor Garden fame. She is simple and poor yet loved and respected by rich, handsome boys simply because of the goodness of her heart and her purity. Her simplicity is her best asset. Unlike the villain woman who is elegant but always presenting herself as a woman in heat.
The ups and downs of the story is very nice. It's quite difficult to determine whom she will finally choose at the end: the ML who was her original boyfriend or the actor who helped her. Glad that at the end she chose to be with the real love of her heart, the one who really makes her happy. I love happy ending. But I pity the guy who didn't get the girl.

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Nice Drama

I was attracted to this drama because of the ML who is very tall and handsome. The FL is very beautiful too. The first part of the story is so nice because of the romances and how they grow together as husband and wife. The second part is somewhat dragging and I think could have been edited by the director better.
I love how the ML is so loving and protective of his wife. His mother and grandma and sister are also very loving and caring people. In the first part the FL appears to be strong but in the later part she appears weak and vulnerable.
Glad that it has a happy ending and that justice is done to the villains.
It is highly questionable that after being in a coma for days the ML suddenly attended the company Board Meeting in full health and strong.
Still, it is a good watch.

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Nice Happy Ending

I decided to watch this drama because of the ML whom I always found so young, handsome and refreshing. This is his 3rd drama that I've watched. Each time he doesn't disappoint. I like his smile and his silent but strong presence. He is a man of few words but always meaningful. I love his character how he loves and cherish the FL from high school until they have grown up. He loves her sincerely and willing to live a simple life just to be with her.
In the story the FL is 28 year old yet her acting is always like for high school teenager. I do not see the chemistry between the FL and the ML. The ML looks young and fresh, the FL looks old and childish. She is never shown working brilliantly to earn the respect of her peers. She is always roaming around doing nothing. Spending a lot of time just to catch an interview with the CEO. But, I admire her goodness. She really cares for the ML even though she thought he was poor. I love her bonding with her mother and friend. Her refusal to receive any money from the mother of the ML is also admirable.
I also find the editing and synthesizing of the story into one part are not done properly. The editor could have done better. The director should have taught better acting to the FL not just acting like a teenage girl most of the time. It's not appropriate for the age of her character.

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From Vegetative State to Energetic Love

I have seen already several dramas with the ML character was comatose or in vegetative state then later healed by the presence of the FL. So the storyline of this drama is already common and overused. However, I was still attracted to watch after seeing how handsome and cute the ML is. He looks so young, innocent, cute and strikingly handsome. Despite having these traits he was portrayed as sterned and arrogant rich boy which he played well acting wise.
The FL started acting in a funny or comedic manner but I'm glad that her character developed into mature, strong and wise lady who was caring, loving, hard working and mature in handling her husband and even the women who were attracted to him. She is over protective without being overbearing. Many FL are presented as doctors, managers, etc but she is presented as an author of novels. Her being a writer and author give her very good understanding of life such as fighting for her rights and dignity, rejecting the evil machinations of her family and handling her relationship with her rich husband - the ML - with maturity and practical wisdom. She is soft spoken but straight forward in speaking her mind if necessary.
I love the way the ML grow in loved with the FL. Many ML are hesitant to express their love of the girl but this ML is direct and clear in telling his wife: "I love you". He also didn't allow himself to be manipulated by the former classmate who was obsessed with him. He stood his ground. He didn't fall into the mistakes that many ML are falling into to their bitter regrets in the end.
There is also no major violence here. No tortures, kidnappings, drugging, etc.
What a beautiful love story. I highly recommend.

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A Lovely Love Story

I love this drama. The ML is so handsome and mature for his role as a playboy CEO. The FL is so beautiful and young and with refreshing beauty. Even though in the English translation I've watched the ML is already 30 year old while the FL is only 20 year old the chemistry is very evident for the two leading stars. They look wonderful together.
The ML is very loving and protective of the FL. I love to see that he is always eager to kiss and make love with the FL. He is so much in loved with her. Overly protective. However, I found it a weakness in the story that despite several evil attempts of the 2ML and other villains the ML didn't give the FL some bodyguards to protect her always. Knowing that she is pregnant and constantly in danger due to people with evil plots she should have been given extra protection such as a secretary of her own and at least two bodyguards to accompany her talking to her relatives, etc.
Even though the FL is beautiful and so lovely, her role is that of a former Assistant Secretary of the heir of a rich family. So should be presented as very intelligent, bright, articulate and fast thinker. Instead, she is presented more as a weak damsel in need of help from the ML.
The mother of the ML is so wonderful. When she thought that the FL was just a plaything for her son she treated her with rejection but once her son the ML told her that she is the girl whom he loves and will marry she suddenly changed. She became loving and caring Mother in Law to the FL. Her desire is for her son the ML to find a wife and built a family.
Very nice.

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A Great Retelling of the Great Story

My family loved the original METEOR GARDEN which was the Taiwan version. However, when this Korean version came we also loved and enjoyed it. Lee Ming Ho as Jun Pyo was so handsome and so loveable despite his strong character being depicted. The FL Jan Di is so beautiful and so loveable also. The one who played Ji Hoo is very handsome also and perfect for the role.
The music is so beautiful and the production is very grand.
Despite the fact that there is the Taiwanese and Japanese version this classic story never fails to amuse and entertain. Glad that because of this drama Lee Ming Ho became an Asian superstar. He is still one of my favorites until now.

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The Greatest Historical Korean Drama Ever

I am convinced that Jumong is the best and the greatest Korean Historical drama ever. The story is so tighly knit and well written script from beginning until the end. Every episode is exciting and excites the viewer to find more for the next episodes.
Song Il Gook was deserving of the Best Actor award as King Jumong. He was superb actor from beginning until the end; from being a young prince, general and later emperor he was perfect for the role. The entire cast is also excellent such as those who played King Geumwa, Prince Daeso, Queen Soseono, Prime Minister Budebul, etc. are all did great.
The battle scenes were greatly executed. The music was so touching and beautiful too. The setting and the costume are well researched and done.
I have watched this drama so many times and each watch is so satisfying.
I highly recommend it.

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The Best Zhang Wu Ji Adaptation

I enjoyed very much this very good adaptation of the old story depicting the Condor Heroes or the young Hero Zhang WuJi. The scenery are very beautiful, the historical clothes are excellent, the ML and the FL are very actors and the martial arts was well executed. I watched and rewatched it.
Joseph Zeng was so loveable as the young hero Zhang Wuji. He looks so handsome, innocent and at the same time a formidable warrior. Chen Yu Qi is very beautiful, sweet and a very formidable opponent. The two of them makes a very lovely couple.
The martial arts effects are excellent and well executed.

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He Descended Like the Sun

After watching the first episode I am already hooked completely primarily because of the ML Soong Jun Ki who is so handsome and epitome of Asian manhood. He got a killer smile and he played his role as if it is his second skin. This love story between a soldier and a lady doctor has become popular ever since and there are so many versions already but this drama still stands out as a gem of its kind.
The love story is so romantic and so touching. The acting are superb and the chemistry between the major leads are very palpable. It is also nice that the common illogical presence of mistress or evil mother in law are not present in this drama. The tension is focused on the relationship of the leads and their call for duty.
I highly recommend this drama.

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Love in the Time of Tragedy yet with Healing and New Day

This is indeed a Love in time of tragedy but glad because there is healing and new day through a beautiful happy ending.
The drama is a combination of love story, romance, mystery thriller and detective mission all combined into one.
The ML is emotionally and psychologically wounded because of the death of his parents and his sister as well as brother in law yet he was a successful lawyer. He has hidden dragons in his wounded and tragic life but he was able to become successful in his professional career. The FL is a highly educated lady who studied in UK. She returned to take good care of her nephew after her sister and brother in law died in tragic car accidents.
The ML Yin Yi Bo is so handsome and he is so cool in his acting. His eyes and his face can convey joy, happiness, peace, strength but also pain, sorrow and agony at the same time. The FL is so beautiful and strong in character. I love that both of them love their family so much and they both genuinely love their nephew to protect and help him as he experienced death of parents through tragic car accident. Even though they were both single they successfully acted as surrogate parents to the orphaned nephew who found new hope and happiness through their loving presence.
The revelation of the real villain or culprit is so touching as well as emotional. It was really very unexpected. Imagine, of all people the one they trusted the most is the one who is orchestrating those crimes. The villain as 2ML is a very good actor who gave justice to his role.
The family values in this drama is great. The virtue of sacrifice which is dying to save the beloved family members is so touching and praiseworthy and heroic.
Glad to have watch this simple but wonderful drama.

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Justice and Love After so Many Pains

I love this drama. The FL suffered 6th rebirth suffering from death of family and herself being tortured by the evil villain yet she fought again and again until finally she met the ML who helped her rise and be victorious. The ML himself suffered a lot but the two of them remain good, loving and wonderful persons.
The ML is so handsome and so manly and so dignified. His love of the FL is so pure and so praiseworthy. The FL is so beautiful and had suffered so much but remained just and good.
The 2ML, the evil villain is so psycho. He is terrifying. His acting is very intense. Deserves praise for the great acting.
I'm glad that the leads gained justice not by killing the family of the enemies by massacre but by clever planning and just executions.
This story is highly recommendable.

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From Strange and Cold comes Sweetness and Love

I love this drama because it is not like the usual Chinese drama stories with the FL suffering from the evil plots of the mistress. Instead, the ML is a handsome and dashing young General with great honor and moral integrity. He is truly an officer and a gentleman despite the fact that he is usually appearing cold and distant because of his military formation. But deep inside he is a good person who is loving and faithful with good values.
The FL is a very intelligent lady doctor. She is courageous, talented, kind-hearted and independent. It is very easy to see why the general ML fell in loved with her. She is very easy to be loved and respected. Her great personality could tame a dragon and she can melt cold heart by her warm and loveable personality.
The drama is well done. The plow of the story is exciting. The husband is faithful to his wife and they grow mutually in loved as their lives are uniting them as newly wed couple.
This is highly recommended. I love this drama.

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