phoenixfrost

ikr? Calling her actress is so funny, not to mention heartwarming and heart-fluttering since it means he acknowledges and accepts her quirks. I really love how supportive he is of her.

The humor in OFL is sophisticated, not the more obvious slapstick kind of humor I've seen in some cdramas. For example, the phone interruptions. By the second interruption, those who discern it as a diss on technology's disruptive effect on daily life would find it amusing. Like that scene in the snow when a random marketing call disrupted a heart-fluttering romantic moment. It was a laugh-out-loud moment for me. I also found the layered misunderstandings (uncle/niece, suspected affair with a married old man, uncle thought to be crushing on officemate, etc) quite amusing.

Another commenter shared this article that could explain why the humor of OFL got lost on some viewers:
https://stevetobak.com/2018/12/25/millennials-have-no-sense-of-humor/

Nevertheless, I agree with commenter that "it doesn't mean all millennials have no sense of humor just as it doesn't mean all non-millennials have a sense of humor or that only millennials have no sense of humor. But it gives an idea why some viewers love this drama and why some don't get it."

Dragginess is one of the flaws I tolerate in cdramas. Even my best cdrama of all time, Nirvana in Fire, was criticized for being draggy. Curiously enough, I didn't have that problem with both NIF and OFL.

With OFL, I don't understand why the misunderstandings not being resolved right away would be considered draggy. As with a mystery that doesn't get resolved until the last few chapters/episodes/scenes of a book/drama/movie, I was happy watching the various relationships develop under the cloak of mystery or misunderstandings. It was a delight watching how Shi Yan turned the table from being pursued to be the pursuer, from being a cold petty CEO to a sweet and thoughtful lover. Likewise, it was a pleasure to watch Shu Yi's quirks and outrageous behavior. Most of all, it was a thrill wondering how the unknotting of the misunderstandings would affect the characters and watching them grow as they overcome obstacles to their relationships. It's the journey that brings spice to life.

Among the funniest moments are when the "real niece" talks about "the uncle" not knowing it's her "real uncle" 😄 I normally get exasperated with the misunderstanding trope but for some reason, the layering of misunderstandings in this drama tickled my funny bone 😄

You hit a point there. Yes, the poor boy is known for working until morning then going to some live event or pictorial with hardly any sleep. So it's very possible his condition is caused by lack of sleep. I hope somebody reminds him his body, especially his eyes, needs a healthy dose of beauty sleep everyday.

i wish the same! 😊😊😊

I fully agree. This drama definitely does not deserve the hate it got. I don't mind negative comments when they are true but disgusting is a weak word for the lies and negative exaggerations manufactured about this drama and the actors just to throw dirt at them. This negativity actually showcases how dirty the C-ent world and social media have become. One can't help but wonder about the antis' motivation. ENVY... and what else, aside from the monetary reward yxhs get for blackening actors and dramas?

Shu Yi's quirkiness is one of the things that make this drama unique and intriguing. She is not your typical, cookie-cutter cdrama female lead. She is intelligent, clueless, admirable, embarrasing, sweet, self-centered, sassy, naive, good-hearted, exasperating, funny, pathetic, and many more contradictory traits that make this drama a delightful roller-coaster of emotions.

Another anti made a big deal of Dylan's asymmetrical eyes a few months ago in this comment thread. LOL Is this the worst that can be said about him? 😂 It's actually a common condition I've noticed in many people, including other celebrities. In fact, I'm glad to see this condition in him as it means he hasn't had cosmetic surgery done. It also proves one of the things media folks like about him, that he is not fussy about how he looks on camera. And that may well be the reason he has been spotted with this condition - coz he doesn't mind being photographed or filmed barefaced, sans make-up. Other celebs with this condition would have probably had it surgically fixed or would make sure not to be caught on camera without make-up or would make sure the camera is angled just so.

So, when I see an actor with perfect eyes, I would now wonder what imperfections were fixed with surgery or hidden with make-up, strategic camera angles or photoshop 😂

Dylan is considered one of the handsomest cdrama actors. Those who have seen him in person say the camera does not do justice to his exceptional beauty. How much more handsome would he be if he had cosmetic surgery done on his eyes! But, far from being shallow, he has accepted his imperfections instead of going under the knife. And I'm glad. His eyes mesmerize like no other; there's something in them that captivates. And I think it has something to do with their natural, pure, genuine and earnest expression. Better not mess with nature. Anyway, only those looking for a flaw would see it or let it bother them.

In fact, Dylan's condition is nothing compared to more serious conditions afflicting other actors who are also on lists of the handsomest cdrama actors. For one, some older actors are already showing their age. Another "flaw" is lack of height. Generally, cdrama viewers seem to consider actors more than 6 ft tall more attractive than shorter ones. Still another "flaw" is bad attitude that would naturally turn off not only the public but also the media and other C-ent industry players.

Dylan still has many years to go before his face starts showing his age. He is at least 6 ft tall. He is media's #2 favorite artist in 2023 because of his great attitude.

Anyhow, Dylan is much more than his exceptional physical beauty. His zest for life, sunny disposition, noble values, sweetness, cuteness, coolness, sexiness and strong personality built upon hard work and determination, make him extraordinarily beautiful inside and out.

Dylan's eyes, the windows to his beautiful soul, are among the most beautiful pairs of eyes I have ever seen..

Bravo! I agree. Let's try to do what little we can to discourage negativity and encourage positivity on social media. It is surely a David vs Goliath struggle but at least we can say we tried going against the evil flow instead of getting swept up in it 😊

I agree. Logic presupposes that a drama about a finance journalist and a CEO of a venture capital firm would have business talks. Alas, it seems like logic escapes many viewers nowadays, just as a drama with story and characters that are not cookie-cutter escapes them. Too bad. Instead of enjoying a gem like OFL, they let other factors like illogical expectations and envy rob them of a good time.

Same here, can't move on, especially since Twitter does not let up on posts about it. One of the things I love about OFL is how the campy humor puts a tonque-in-cheek spin on otherwise cheesy scenes

So happy for OFL team. Congratulations! Highly deserved 🥰

If you like stories that make you think, this is a treat. I wrote a plot summary that tries to simplify the story in https://mydramalist.com/profile/9794345/reviews/354673. I hope that will help make the drama easier to follow without revealing too much.

Trisolarians have an advanced techological know-how, at least 400+ years more advanced than earthlings. If we currently have the ability to push asteriods that pose a danger to Earth out of harm's way and Trisolarians have the technology to monitor Earth 400+ lightyears away, why can't Trisolarians push any of their 3 suns away?

You may reckon, the root of the problem is that Trisolarians cannot predict the movement of their suns in the first place, so, how can they put one of them out of track before they harm the planet? But if they are able to monitor earth which is 400+ lightyears away, can't they send signals from all over their planet to detect whether the suns are heading their way or put monitors on the suns and try to deflect one of them before it causes them harm? Surely, during stable eras they would have been able to gather enough data about their suns to be able to distinguish them from far away and try to deflect one of them upon recognition? And with their advanced technology, they should be able to create simulations that would allow them to know which sun would be best eliminated.

Am I missing something about the 3-body problem? 'Seems to me there's a rather simple way to deal with it. Please see spoiler below. Just wondering if the futility of this solution or some other solutions is discussed in the books that I, currently, don't have time to read.

well said. that's one vital aspect that critics of OFL are missing - the humor

Poisoned by envy indeed. How people can keep disparaging this drama, usually with negative hyperboles, baffles me endlessly. If putting other actors or dramas down is the only way they can make their favorites look good, they should perhaps re-evaluate their choices.

I'm super curious about who those other artists are who smoke during interviews or have many requirements on how they are photographed. Anybody who knows, please drop me a message 😃

Well said. That youtuber shows that as long as there are gullible netizens, there will be yxhs (internet accounts paid to blacken actors/dramas). She repeated black comments spread by yxhs on Weibo and Douban about flaws like bad lighting and camera angles that afflict many cdramas but were reported as if they're unique to OFL.

She totally misunderstood Shu Yi and the elevator scene. Shu Yi is pretty but not vain. It's not her fault other people point out her beauty. She also has no false humility thus accepts other people's praises of her beauty graciously like a lady. Regarding the elevator scene, as Shi Yan noted, Shu Yi doesn't realize how attractive she is. Like Superman's Lois Lane, Shu Yi doesn't consider the danger she puts herself in when in pursuit of a scoop or, in this case, food. In the elevator, Shu Yi has forgotten about her latest scrape and does what she usually does with Shi Yan - tease him. This scene actually shows Shu Yi's bubbly, sunny and mischievous personality. A petulant girl would have endlessly blamed Shi Yan for making her so hungry she had to court danger looking for food. But instead of nagging Shi Yan for leaving her without food, she teases him. Only people who are so eager to find fault would put a malicious twist to this charming scene.

Thanks for the tip about WLIS. I will add it to my plan-to-watch list.