Anyone reading below this comment, warning...minefield of spoilers ahead that are not marked. So be warned if you don't like people killing a series for you with only a few ep to go..
Really liked it but kept feeling like scenes were missing about 1/3 into it. One comment said to read it first. I stopped the series, read it (fast read), and am now finishing up the series. Great advice. The novel is MA, gritty, morally gray characters. The series changes some things and makes it PG. Even so, I felt like knowing the source characters and the og story made me understand the points that I had previously felt were off (something was def missing) and I actually appreciate the actors' performances more (I didn't have any issues before but now that I get who the characters are and the nuances, I feel it more). So, ty to whoever's comment got buried below. It made a huge difference to me to read it first. I wouldn't have fully appreciated the series without your advice.
Within a manipulated & chaotic world, FQL and XCY remain clear headed and don't feed into the drama. Refreshing. The show is an absolute gem (despite overly irritating meimei, her screeching is something else!!). Many levels far above the BL being mass spewed out recently. Doesn't appear to have largest budget and maybe that is exactly why it is better. Regardless, camera work, acting, production putting out are of real quality and avoiding what is ruining it's contemporaries.
A big part of Seongho's problem is that he's so attractive + idol trainee. Both of those take away from ordinary experiences that cause people to "grow up." Also some people have low EQs, regardless. Imo, his beauty could be a curse. He's like "the prize." If anyone else pulled his antics, they'd be called out and dumped. Instead people are so "flattered" to be talking with the beauty, they put up with and give red flags and insecurity. I'm sure that isn't the ideal type of person for him or someone he can grow with. Frustrating for viewers, a blessing for producers, but let's face it- 💯 dating in the real world. 😅
Ha! I think I will be haunted by the images of the aircraft. Just bizarre looking. The AI debacle was semi addressed (actually I am impressed that they responded to the uproar) but the series "which had already generated enormous anticipation thanks to its highly popular original material" has no semblance of Overdo. Not characters, character relationships, plot, NADA. [Can't imagine how upsetting it is for the author]. Setting aside the show, and just looking at the promo suggesting it was based in any way shape or form on Overdo was false advertising [we're not talking loosely adapted, straight up zilch]. Too bad they can't take a little responsibility for misleading or misrepresenting. I don't get what is so hard about giving clear info about your series.
Correct me if I am wrong, but apparently, I need to disregard the novel and view this as an entirely different story that may have borrowed a few character names. I liked the book so my brain is desperately trying ro connect dots to no avail. If anyone who has read it has any pointers, tia.
Correct me if I am wrong, but apparently, I need to disregard the novel and view this as an entirely different story that may have borrowed a few character names. I liked the book so my brain is desperately trying ro connect dots to no avail. If anyone who has read it has any pointers, tia.
Went to start this and an advert of Minghao flashed on the screen. For a second, my eyes decieved me and I thought I saw Zhu Yan 🥹. I'll have to wait so I can mentally clear expectations and watch it with a clean slate. Damn it, Minghao! You were so awesome as ZhuYan a few years later...still trying to move on. 😂
At this point, this just feels like another wtf iQIYI poster child. Something smells fishy and it IS the Chinaverse. Is there someone in a power seat over there holding dramas hostage as a grudge? How are so many completed series that I have been waiting for swept under a rug and so many mediocre/dumspter fire dramas coming out?
iQIYI labeled it as released 2025, but never released it and it's still pending (like several other dramas I have been long interested in). Wtw? Is there someone in a power seat over there holding dramas hostage as a grudge? I mean it is the Chinaverse so it's making me wonder if something smells super fishy.
Started ep1 on Viki. The first 10-15 minutes, which were a fun and wild ride, had me thinking it was a straight up comedy. [Ab loved the bus-streaming-gma intro 😆]. Soon after, was interrupted so later I just started ep 1 from the beginning, but on other platform and found that there is a beginning scene before the intro credits. Viki doesn't include it. Now, I realize it's going to be 🥲 a bit more complex than I anticipated. It doesn't take away from the comedic intro, but it def changes the feel so I wanted to call that out.
[Not nearly as bad as when Viki cut the intro sequence to Goodbye My Princess and it neg impacted the series as a whole. Still chapped over that one.]
So far, a brilliant and beautiful piece that says, THIS is how you do it...the complete clever and romantic kdrama package. Starts out the gate running, interesting, tugging at the heart strings, wonderful performances by cast, the cinematography, ost, vibe...it's all there. I haven't been drawn into and excited for this type of kdrama (or c) in a long time. I almost passed on it because the title, image, and synopsis didn't catch my eye. I am very glad I rando checked it out. Don't listen to neg complainers on here who have personal grievances and lash out baselessly. There are many dumpster fire dramas out recently that they should set their sights on and leave this one alone.
Thought it would be interesting to check out and whoa! I ab loved their real life friendship and how they play off of each other. I would love to be a fly on the wall. What fun. Anyone who takes this neg prob just had a very isolated or restricted social circle. Unfortunately, post covid and in the 2020's there seems to be a lot of that. To me, the back and forth is what makes it geniune and fun.
warning...minefield of spoilers ahead that are not marked. So be warned if you don't like people killing a series for you with only a few ep to go..
[Not nearly as bad as when Viki cut the intro sequence to Goodbye My Princess and it neg impacted the series as a whole. Still chapped over that one.]
I almost passed on it because the title, image, and synopsis didn't catch my eye. I am very glad I rando checked it out.
Don't listen to neg complainers on here who have personal grievances and lash out baselessly. There are many dumpster fire dramas out recently that they should set their sights on and leave this one alone.
Fuaiz is the best scandalous villain (Payback, 4Minutes). KJU so adorable in btsðŸ¤