Gaia

It's not really the focus of the story, but: for main lead & female lead there is a hint to something that doesn't really ever develop, while for second ML&FL yes there is a bit more but nothing huge.

Aaaand, finally finished! It took me a lot more time than expected to bingewatch it, but definitely not because it's boring: the story was entertaining and the characters had each his own charm. Again I'm going to say it was nice seeing LHY in a fun, nerdy role and I loved his character's friendship with Gu Tian (who's probably my favourite character together with Jiu).

I've seen many comments talking about an open ending but honestly, I didn't really find it "open": there is no "real" development on the romantic part (for the leads) but aside from that all other points are pretty clear and closed (even YingYing situation)... although yeah, I wasn't expecting all the "theatrical" stuff, kinda made me think "uh? what's happening?". XD

All in all it was a good watch: fun, entertaining, witty, and with the right lenght to develop a good story without dragging. I suppose the budget wasn't huge (costumes and colours were definitely not on par with other 2025 series) and I would have loved a bit more care on the audio department (again: loved the actors voices, BUT please let us hear them well and clearly)... but I'd say the rating deserves to be a bit higher.

The OST was top tier, the opening really rocks! And I especially loved the moments "inside Fu Sheng thoughts", I found that parallel world to be very fun and an interesting way to show his reasoning.

Do watch it: as for the main lead, he's actually the opposite - strong physically and mentally, dedicated, loyal to the country and the people (and loved ones, obviously).

And also, I wouldn't say it's slow: there are several things happening and different stories interwoven in a world that falls into war and political intrigues. The "love" part is taking little by little to build up, but that's basically because they are more busy trying to stay alive. XD

I know Qi Min is one damn madman and deserves the worst, but I'm loving Deng Kai's acting so much - he's such an incredible "bad guy", he looks magnetic!

Then, even if it's after 10+ years, welcome to MDL!
And thank you for sharing your story. <3

I so agree! I'm turning 40 next year and have been reading mangas since I was about 10; when I was in first years of high school I started reading BLs and yaoi (obviously being targeted as the nerd who likes weird stuff) and soon after found my way to asian dramas too.
When I think back to those media (which I honestly love and still love today) the toxicity was so rampant but also felt so completely normal... at some times, even deserved... which is horrifying if we think about it! And it's not only a matter of the main characters, but the whole world surrounding them: friends, families, school...

So happy this drama is conquering hearts, it's such a deserved attention and a beautiful change of pace. <3

Oh and one more thing: there is also so much positivity in this comment section, which is really a pleasure: seeing how everyone is loving this series despite age, gender and nationality proves how we really need this kind of fresh, honest and warm content.

Once again, I must say I really love the positivity this drama spreads: the care, the communication, the possibility to be different without having to justify it or to sit straight into the lines, the gentle and steady support but also the vivid joy and excitement found in happiness.

Yes, the plot is basically the most futile we could ever find, because how many university BLs have we seen? With the "outgoing but nerd guy falls in love with the coldest but hottest campus star" AND we even have guitars and beauty contests and so on... BUT STILL, these characters are so relatable and lovable, and also the way in which they stay true to themselves and interact is so precious! I wish we could have seen more of this positivity back in the days, I mean when I think back at some of the biggest dramas of my teen years (which means AGES ago since I'm a grandma XD) there was so much toxicity! Which is ok too, all stories are valuable, but it's nice and refreshing to see two characters growing to fall in love with care and respect at their own pace.

I hope we won't lose them now with the "love rival + jealousy" clichè in the next episode.

And also: Por is really, really goodlooking! When he smiles I instadie! XD

PPS, I even liked Jamie/Mars minute this episode, although I kinda feel they are not well integrated with the rest of the story's flow.

Welcome on board! \o/
We need everyday to be Saturday!

Oh and another thing - ZLH just reminds so much of New Thitipoom when his face is framed from the front!

Soooooo I just started bingewatching and I'm already at episode 10! XD
I hope I can catch up by tomorrow (why, oh why, do we need to work in this life? XD)

I just wanted to stop and say: this drama has such a quantity of beautiful guys popping up every episode, it's almost unbelievable! o.o

That said: very very enthralling, there is just about the right amount of romance, comedy, intrigue, emotion... nice! Hope it doesn't slow down or lose itself.

Sorry, just a question since I'm a novice in terms of CDramas: this (and several others) has been completely filmed, edited, voiced etc etc (back in what? 2020? 2021?) and THEN it just didn't pass the censorship so it got stucked in a limbo?

....you were so right! I started yesterday night and already binged the first 8 eps, it's so entertaining! Thanks for the suggestion! :)

I love Minato's time with his grandparents, there is so much love, calmness and acceptance in that small livingroom! <3

On a sidenote, I keep liking this series but this episode was quite predictable... I was like: "they will start running in 3... 2... 1..."

I SO AGREE! First hair are a mess in this series, poor boy!

really, that great? thank you, I’ll try to bingewatch then!

these girls are SO ROCKING their roles, let's go ladiesssss

Seems like another series to put on the watching list! XD

Yes, well mostly because the script had a nice input (and also some interesting ideas) but a pretty flat execution - also not a lot of chemistry with his co-star who was acting as a shy/goofy character but mostly came off as “cartoonishly cold”.

Thanks! It's going to be a long, pleasant wait...!