I think this character is based on a historical figure called Yao Guang Xiao, who's a monk, also an advisor of the 3rd emperor of Ming Dynasty called Zhu Di. (This drama borrows Ming Dynasty, though changed names). This monk in history provided strategies, planned the rebellion and helped Prince Zhu Di to get the throne. Wiki link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yao_Guangxiao
Same here, I begin this and already wondering will this drama again give us another OE or SE because that’s…
Every drama is a different case, for example, the directors of The Double, My Journey to You / Fangs of Fortune, the directors like OE or SE. Some dramas ran short of money, they have to rush the ending. Some dramas are written mostly by screenwriters, they won't stick to the novel. Some dramas involve big stakeholders/investors, they sometimes interfere too much with the dramas, and the screenwriters have to listen to them, which would messy the story. Xianxia dramas are another case.
Same here, I begin this and already wondering will this drama again give us another OE or SE because that’s…
Based on the novel IP, crew and stakeholders involved in this drama, they won't change the novel so dramatically or unreasonably. No good or profit for them.
TSOPG traumatized me all in ways possible...im lurking here in the comment section to get healed😭..does it…
The most satisfying ending in cdramas I watched so far! They have kids. Cdrama rebirth stories are usually not that tragic, because the main character can change the fate is the meaning of rebirth. They are fortune-tellers and know more than others, often win the games. So don't worry, it's not like TSOPG.
This drama is so good! I like the rebirth setting here, not suddenly transferred to a modern time, but something miracle happened within the mirror in the temple and the fortune-telling book given by the monk. They found a new way to pass the censorship haha 😂
Can someone recommend some more shows like this? More like the Male Leads character, i do love him. I have been…
This is the best costume drama ZLH got so far, in terms of script, cast, crew, post-production … I’m still waiting for his next promising one which can compare to it 🥹
Happy 1 year anniversary! I still remember those difficulties this drama got through before it really aired successfully on 2023. 11. 7. It should aired in May, but so many things happened, rumors flew everywhere.
For many novel readers, they were so happy to see the filming reuters made the characters walking from the book, and the couple's chemistry in the variety show. Thanks to the actors, crew and production company, didn't ruin the novel, everything in this drama is great! (regardless some plots changed to pass the censorship). It's always enjoyable to rewatch such a masterpiece.
It's also the best role ZLH got so far. The complex layers of the role gives him the space to show his actings. And he adds more charms and deep understandings to Xie Wei, compared to the novel. It's so lucky for ZLH and XW to meet each other at the most suitable time.
For Bai Lu, personally I think it's the role most suits her so far. She is Jiang Xue Ning, Jiang Xue Ning is her. I can't think of other actresses who could replace her in this role.
Overall, looking forward to the leads to bring more good-quality dramas next year. ZLH drama: The Best Thing, Our Generation. Bai Lu: Lament of the River Immortal, Moonlight Mystique.
Hi, thank you for the recommendation of kdramas. Those two are on my watchlist too! Joy of Life is a male centric drama, so I would recommend you drop it if it's not your taste. It's long and slow paced comparing to kdramas. And the political intrigues and humor are hidden behind the dialogues, so I would not recommend it to cdrama beginners.
Since you just moved from kdrama to cdrama, I would recommend you to start from fast paced cdramas first, like Story of Kunning Palace, The Double, New Life Begins, The Blood of Youth, My Journey to You. Their episodes are within 40 episodes. Most dramas before 2020 are around 50-70 eps.
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Recommend The Double if you haven’t watched.
For many novel readers, they were so happy to see the filming reuters made the characters walking from the book, and the couple's chemistry in the variety show. Thanks to the actors, crew and production company, didn't ruin the novel, everything in this drama is great! (regardless some plots changed to pass the censorship). It's always enjoyable to rewatch such a masterpiece.
It's also the best role ZLH got so far. The complex layers of the role gives him the space to show his actings. And he adds more charms and deep understandings to Xie Wei, compared to the novel. It's so lucky for ZLH and XW to meet each other at the most suitable time.
For Bai Lu, personally I think it's the role most suits her so far. She is Jiang Xue Ning, Jiang Xue Ning is her. I can't think of other actresses who could replace her in this role.
Overall, looking forward to the leads to bring more good-quality dramas next year. ZLH drama: The Best Thing, Our Generation. Bai Lu: Lament of the River Immortal, Moonlight Mystique.
Since you just moved from kdrama to cdrama, I would recommend you to start from fast paced cdramas first, like Story of Kunning Palace, The Double, New Life Begins, The Blood of Youth, My Journey to You. Their episodes are within 40 episodes. Most dramas before 2020 are around 50-70 eps.