Am on ep 17 now this ML is totally unlikeable, not married but he is keeping a mistress and has son and daughter…
Aiya... To truly appreciate Chinese dramas and Korean dramas, you need to understand their history and culture.
Firstly, men generally married after passing the imperial exam, which they took around age 25 or older because the exam was held every three years.
Girls could marry at 15 (some dynasties even at 14). If they werenât married by 17, something was considered âwrong,â either with them or their family or clan. They came of age at 15.
Boys came of age at 20. It was common for them to have âbed servantsâ and mistresses. They could not have concubines before marrying officiallyâthat was a social taboo.
Chinese society was highly structured. It was unusual for a man with status to have only one wife; only the poor did. The usual arrangement was one main wife (who managed the household, including concubines, children, servants, money, etc.), up to three official concubines, and lower-ranking concubinesâmostly mistresses who had children with the masterâand bed servants (who had no children). Men did not choose their wives and concubines; the matriarch and elders decided for the main wife. Men rarely made decisions. A primary wife could determine punishments and even death for household members. Children also had no say in their marriages; they were seen as alliances between families.
In this case, he was not married, so he had no concubine, only a mistress. Her father favored his concubine, which caused chaos in his household. He did not respect his main wife, who was weak and jealous, and his concubine abused her position. Ming Lan's mother was a lower-ranking concubine. Her father did not choose her; she was married out of clan convenience. The favored concubine could not tolerate competition, so she indirectly caused her death by overfeeding her, resulting in a fetal size too large to be born. Poison and petty tricks were common in the harem and household.
She was around 15 when she married, and he was between 25 and 30âthat was the standard.
That said... Western society was no better and was often worse during feudal times. Old perverts married girls as young as 12. There were no rules, no structure, no taboos. Pedophilia was considered normal in the West.
This drama reflects and respect perfectly how nobles and officials lived.
Every time I see his face, I feel very sad and angry because he will probably never get full justice. Only a few of the 17âsince they were recognized by the publicâgot backlash, like the slut pimp and the actor rapist singer, mainly the orange-haired guy and his slut... but what about his murderers and rapists, especially his handler who beat him constantly and allegedly flew to Thailand for face surgery? What about the real elites' killers?
Rumors say that Chinese entertainment isn't doing well. All I want is for these agencies to fail and lose money. But I am sad that innocent actors and actressesâmostly exploited and enslavedâwill suffer⌠but is it really suffering or freedom for them? So many were forced into being gigolos and mistresses for elites, and many were silenced and quietly murdered under the guise of suicides. And what about the organ trafficking which is a real thing?
Yu Menglong was a martyr. His death opened many eyes, but in the end, it isn't a consolation.
I hope for karma and all those criminals to suffer physically, mentally and financially.
Chinese agencies are corrupt, criminal organizations. They enslave artists. She and her mother met with Yue Hua Entertainment to confirm that the actress didn't want to renew her contract. They refused. Because they refused, they claimed they could automatically renew her contract for another 12 years. The mother returned with a lawyer, and she was kicked out.
Yuehua Entertainment (YH Entertainment) is a major Chinese entertainment agency managing a diverse roster of K-pop and C-pop artists, including groups like EVERGLOW, TEMPEST, UNIQ, and NEXT, as well as soloists like Wang Yibo and Choi Yena. They heavily feature artists in survival shows (e.g., Zhang Hao, Ricky from ZEROBASEONE) and manage virtual idol groups like A-SOUL
Wang Yibo has lucky for him an hybrid contract. They use his name but he has freedom with the studio (aka choose or refuse roles). Wang Yino generates 60% of yuehua agencyâŚ.
Thank you for your comment â¤ď¸They gambled on her few minutes performance on PA. Fans said she looks like Zhao…
Oh, you made my day! I had no idea someone found my blog, even if I shared the link on MDL and my profile. There are so many blogs out there with the full version. Thank you for the smiles!!
Ten years? Wow. I love Viki. I hate iQiyi (stopped my subscription). I like Youku (for anime). Tencent is okay. I especially appreciate the proper English subtitles on Viki and multiple choices they offer. My favorite for sure.
Thank you so much for this review! I loved the ML in Rebirth for his performance in Blossom, so was looking forward…
Thank you for your comment â¤ď¸
They gambled on her few minutes performance on PA. Fans said she looks like Zhao Lying but I do not see the physical resemblance and definitely not the talent. They failed in casting the wrong too 3 main leads. They failed the script. They failed to deliver a closure with the happy ending the fans wanted.
⌠and another drama with a lack of chemistry because Allen refuses to be touched or touch others, with the audience lucky if there's even one kiss. Why does this actor continue to take roles in period dramas? There are so many thrillers without romance that would suit his tastes. Maybe it's only about money? Does it pay more to act in period dramas? I will wait the last episode to know. Don't mind me, carry on đ
If only these consequences were at the forefront in the minds of all those haters. I wish similar penalties, like jail time, would happen to those stalkers who call themselves fans.
I heard there is recasting of the princes and it's also uncertain whether Chen Dao Ming will return. I hope they…
Gossip says that Chen Dai Ming will return if the script suits his preferences. He is 70 years old. However, JOL S3 will require him to undergo intense physical training because there will be a major battle with all the grandmasters and martial arts is very demanding. But it is the same with the old eunuch and the others. They are all over 60âŚ
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Firstly, men generally married after passing the imperial exam, which they took around age 25 or older because the exam was held every three years.
Girls could marry at 15 (some dynasties even at 14). If they werenât married by 17, something was considered âwrong,â either with them or their family or clan. They came of age at 15.
Boys came of age at 20. It was common for them to have âbed servantsâ and mistresses. They could not have concubines before marrying officiallyâthat was a social taboo.
Chinese society was highly structured. It was unusual for a man with status to have only one wife; only the poor did. The usual arrangement was one main wife (who managed the household, including concubines, children, servants, money, etc.), up to three official concubines, and lower-ranking concubinesâmostly mistresses who had children with the masterâand bed servants (who had no children). Men did not choose their wives and concubines; the matriarch and elders decided for the main wife. Men rarely made decisions. A primary wife could determine punishments and even death for household members. Children also had no say in their marriages; they were seen as alliances between families.
In this case, he was not married, so he had no concubine, only a mistress. Her father favored his concubine, which caused chaos in his household. He did not respect his main wife, who was weak and jealous, and his concubine abused her position. Ming Lan's mother was a lower-ranking concubine. Her father did not choose her; she was married out of clan convenience. The favored concubine could not tolerate competition, so she indirectly caused her death by overfeeding her, resulting in a fetal size too large to be born. Poison and petty tricks were common in the harem and household.
She was around 15 when she married, and he was between 25 and 30âthat was the standard.
That said... Western society was no better and was often worse during feudal times. Old perverts married girls as young as 12. There were no rules, no structure, no taboos. Pedophilia was considered normal in the West.
This drama reflects and respect perfectly how nobles and officials lived.
Rumors say that Chinese entertainment isn't doing well. All I want is for these agencies to fail and lose money. But I am sad that innocent actors and actressesâmostly exploited and enslavedâwill suffer⌠but is it really suffering or freedom for them? So many were forced into being gigolos and mistresses for elites, and many were silenced and quietly murdered under the guise of suicides. And what about the organ trafficking which is a real thing?
Yu Menglong was a martyr. His death opened many eyes, but in the end, it isn't a consolation.
I hope for karma and all those criminals to suffer physically, mentally and financially.
Yuehua Entertainment (YH Entertainment) is a major Chinese entertainment agency managing a diverse roster of K-pop and C-pop artists, including groups like EVERGLOW, TEMPEST, UNIQ, and NEXT, as well as soloists like Wang Yibo and Choi Yena. They heavily feature artists in survival shows (e.g., Zhang Hao, Ricky from ZEROBASEONE) and manage virtual idol groups like A-SOUL
Wang Yibo has lucky for him an hybrid contract. They use his name but he has freedom with the studio (aka choose or refuse roles). Wang Yino generates 60% of yuehua agencyâŚ.
The other artists are not so lucky.
She has a great mom!!!!
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Ten years? Wow. I love Viki. I hate iQiyi (stopped my subscription). I like Youku (for anime). Tencent is okay. I especially appreciate the proper English subtitles on Viki and multiple choices they offer. My favorite for sure.
They gambled on her few minutes performance on PA. Fans said she looks like Zhao Lying but I do not see the physical resemblance and definitely not the talent. They failed in casting the wrong too 3 main leads. They failed the script. They failed to deliver a closure with the happy ending the fans wanted.
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