It was not enough the first time around... They still have more?
Without even trying... Zheng Ye Cheng stole the show and radiated brighter than the so-called “Crowned Prince” character. I watched about 20 something episodes from it, solely because of Zheng Ye Cheng. Before I could no longer take... The whole ancient, barbaric, savaged and medieval misogyny thing...
And yes... It was an insult to the original 2 installments for associating the word “Nirvana” to this mess. And it was also false advertising.
This is much more interesting than I anticipated. Really, really, really interesting. I am most surprised by Patrick Quan’s acting performance. I have never seen him so natural and so genuine... In any of his other projects before.
As for Ian Yi and Mao Zi Jun... As usual, absolutely no complaints on their acting performances.
First, let us applaud the courage of this scriptwriter for including a very vivid segment about homosexuality in this stereotypical (Heterosexual-oriented and Neo-Confucianism doctrines-oriented) Korean drama. In retrospect, the avant-garde 2020 Korean drama “Itaewon Class” has opened many doors for this invisible and secluded culture in the Korean film industry. Again to the scriptwriter, BRAVO!
On a more comical note: It was about time that Song Joong-Ki uses his infamous “Flower Boy” title... For good use:). I love that they used “A Frozen Flower” - A well known homosexual cinematographic concept in the Korean film industry as a reference in Hwang Min-Seong’s love confession to Vincenzo. Fyi: Song Joong-Ki was also part of the cast, “A Frozen Flower.”
So far, the 2 actors for whom that I am completely amazed by their acting performances are: - Song Joong-Ki - Kwak Dong-Yeon
Hii ,, What lover boy ?? Is An Jing already in relationship with someone ??? Can u please spoil it for me?
Du Meng is the lover-boy. Although it is an unrequited love from his part... That is why he keeps making those unsavory remarks toward Ma Shang. Lover-boy is just jealous.
It is beyond slow. We might witness a couple changes of dynasty... before they figure out the identity of the real culprit. Also the complete lack of actions and dynamic is killing this drama. All they do is freaking talk...
What is slower than a snail ...? Oh! This very slow burning “Paper-pusher” Chinese spy drama. - If you like slow and low-key thrillers... Then, it is for you. - If you don’t find appropriate to use the word “Slow” to describe a spy-thriller drama... Then, it is not for you.
This Chinese MSS spy drama is like going to a Michelin starred restaurant, ordering an expensive dish that looks delicious and succulent by its description on the menu... However, the Michelin 5 stars chef who prepared that dish... forgot to add SALT.
Then I guess i should just drop this drama T-T I was on-holding at watching ep 11-12... TT-TT i feel so disappointed…
With the last 4 episodes of that drama, I am categorically certain that the scriptwriter was downright coocoo. That scriptwriter should take a sabbatical... A very undetermined extended vacation... And never to return.
This novel was so long and so extensive...If I remembered correctly, Moran was drugged/poisoned when he first…
Talking about Chu Wanning and Mo Weiyu... This is my only complaint about the original novel. Wanning and Moran never consummated their relationship, ever. Yes, they had plenty of intimate moments; however, all the forced, drugged and subdued consummations were done by Taxian-Jun.
Call me crazy... The character that I love is Moran (Mo-zongshi/Mo Weiyu). I only pity Taxian-Jun. I hate that he got all the intimacy and at the end, he got to share a body with Moran. Seriously, WTF!
PS: I am assuming that everyone here, in this short discussion, has already completed the entire novel. If not, I sincerely apologize for letting the cat out of the bag.
This novel was so long and so extensive...If I remembered correctly, Moran was drugged/poisoned when he first…
Yeahhhhh... I thought that I remembered it correctly. So cute - That was Wanning’s first kiss, ever. Well, in that lifetime. Again, more like... different world.
Sooo .. thinking about the Butterfly Town Arc .... if Mo Ran and Shi Mei kiss, then ... wouldn't that mean, that…
This novel was so long and so extensive... If I remembered correctly, Moran was drugged/poisoned when he first kissed Wanning... thinking it was Shimei. Right? So technically, in neither lifetimes, he never had any intimate relations with Shimei; besides being spellbound obsessed with him.
All of the usual suspects... I mean all of our usual actors and actresses in one setting. We have not seen BinBin, in a very long while now... Looking good in modern clothing. Would he finally get the girl, this time? It seems that he had already lost the girl, 10 years earlier:)
Initial Impression: This is a very slow slow slow slow slow crime drama. My issues with some of the main characters: - Ma Shang, as a very competent national security agent... He is way too jovial and way too ebullient for my taste. - An Jing, as the leader of her team... She should stop her annoying lover-boy from making those constant snarky remarks at Ma Shang; every time he gets a chance. - Du Meng, his total insecurity, inferiority and inadequacy complex vis-à-vis Ma Shang... Are turning him into a total jerk.
Ok that's it I am in love with the actor who is playing mo ran.... Come onnnn he is gorgeous.He is exactly how…
Yes, this kid is indeed perfect for the role. In the novel, when the author was describing Moran... It’s like he was describing Arthur Chen with every single physical detail. Even their mannerisms are weirdly similar.
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And he is also the evil mastermind. So he is playing all the cards:)
They still have more?
Without even trying...
Zheng Ye Cheng stole the show and radiated brighter than the so-called “Crowned Prince” character.
I watched about 20 something episodes from it, solely because of Zheng Ye Cheng.
Before I could no longer take...
The whole ancient, barbaric, savaged and medieval misogyny thing...
And yes...
It was an insult to the original 2 installments for associating the word “Nirvana” to this mess. And it was also false advertising.
I don’t have the link either.
Really, really, really interesting.
I am most surprised by Patrick Quan’s acting performance. I have never seen him so natural and so genuine... In any of his other projects before.
As for Ian Yi and Mao Zi Jun...
As usual, absolutely no complaints on their acting performances.
In retrospect, the avant-garde 2020 Korean drama “Itaewon Class” has opened many doors for this invisible and secluded culture in the Korean film industry.
Again to the scriptwriter, BRAVO!
On a more comical note:
It was about time that Song Joong-Ki uses his infamous “Flower Boy” title...
For good use:).
I love that they used “A Frozen Flower” - A well known homosexual cinematographic concept in the Korean film industry as a reference in Hwang Min-Seong’s love confession to Vincenzo.
Fyi: Song Joong-Ki was also part of the cast, “A Frozen Flower.”
So far, the 2 actors for whom that I am completely amazed by their acting performances are:
- Song Joong-Ki
- Kwak Dong-Yeon
Although it is an unrequited love from his part...
That is why he keeps making those unsavory remarks toward Ma Shang.
Lover-boy is just jealous.
We might witness a couple changes of dynasty... before they figure out the identity of the real culprit.
Also the complete lack of actions and dynamic is killing this drama.
All they do is freaking talk...
Oh! This very slow burning “Paper-pusher” Chinese spy drama.
- If you like slow and low-key thrillers...
Then, it is for you.
- If you don’t find appropriate to use the word “Slow” to describe a spy-thriller drama...
Then, it is not for you.
This Chinese MSS spy drama is like going to a Michelin starred restaurant, ordering an expensive dish that looks delicious and succulent by its description on the menu...
However, the Michelin 5 stars chef who prepared that dish... forgot to add SALT.
That is a lot of reading:(
by April.
Oh my! You have so much left.
Then, i think that I already revealed too much.
Are you planning to finish the rest before the drama’s release?
If it is really in April... that is...
Précisément!
That scriptwriter should take a sabbatical...
A very undetermined extended vacation...
And never to return.
This is my only complaint about the original novel.
Wanning and Moran never consummated their relationship, ever.
Yes, they had plenty of intimate moments; however, all the forced, drugged and subdued consummations were done by Taxian-Jun.
Call me crazy...
The character that I love is Moran (Mo-zongshi/Mo Weiyu).
I only pity Taxian-Jun.
I hate that he got all the intimacy and at the end, he got to share a body with Moran.
Seriously, WTF!
PS: I am assuming that everyone here, in this short discussion, has already completed the entire novel. If not, I sincerely apologize for letting the cat out of the bag.
So not so “pure” after all.
I thought that I remembered it correctly.
So cute - That was Wanning’s first kiss, ever.
Well, in that lifetime.
Again, more like... different world.
If I remembered correctly, Moran was drugged/poisoned when he first kissed Wanning... thinking it was Shimei.
Right?
So technically, in neither lifetimes, he never had any intimate relations with Shimei; besides being spellbound obsessed with him.
I mean all of our usual actors and actresses in one setting.
We have not seen BinBin, in a very long while now...
Looking good in modern clothing.
Would he finally get the girl, this time?
It seems that he had already lost the girl, 10 years earlier:)
Initial Impression:
This is a very slow slow slow slow slow crime drama.
My issues with some of the main characters:
- Ma Shang, as a very competent national security agent... He is way too jovial and way too ebullient for my taste.
- An Jing, as the leader of her team... She should stop her annoying lover-boy from making those constant snarky remarks at Ma Shang; every time he gets a chance.
- Du Meng, his total insecurity, inferiority and inadequacy complex vis-à-vis Ma Shang... Are turning him into a total jerk.
In the novel, when the author was describing Moran... It’s like he was describing Arthur Chen with every single physical detail.
Even their mannerisms are weirdly similar.