This is a massive salute to NRTA for finally starting to end this ‘Idol Aesthetic’ farce that has turned our…
Well said. They should also stop showing commoners staring at nobles in these series; according to imperial protocol, looking directly at the sovereign or high-ranking nobility was an act of insolence that could be punished by death. People were required to prostrate themselves and lower their gaze as the processions passed. It's also tiring to see these stories of noble women with total freedom of movement... oh! when Confucianism dictated almost total seclusion. And God help us, they show them walking gracefully when we know that, to secure a 'good marriage,' young girls from the elite had their feet fractured at age six to be bound for life. They were crippled for the sake of aesthetics; those 'lotus steps' so often romanticized were actually a physical torment that left them bedridden or confined within the limits of their home gardens. The dramas would be much more interesting (and gritty) if they showed that 'silk prison' instead of the current fantasy. Just imagine: all the actresses in absolute silence, sitting still and merely listening to the men, while the generals are shown as truly fierce and ferocious warriors. Just think of how much 'fun' we would have then!
It's incredibly strange to read this news. Traditionally, makeup in Chinese theater and opera was a kind of language; each stroke of paint held profound moral or narrative significance. Completely white faces, often adorned with heavy makeup, are a hallmark of the art form. This excess can still be seen in short, vertical dramas. Furthermore, due to the prohibition against women performing on stage, men were required to wear "heavy" makeup for female roles. Today, this is seen as superficial and lacking in substance... Do Chinese politicians have any insight into this?
Regarding your comment, "It feels like he’s never even met a poor person...", he more than likely has…
What I did notice was its delicate approach to food, as if it hadn't shared meals in a war or witnessed the hardships faced by people on the frontier, as depicted in other dramas. Perhaps I got the wrong impression from watching other dramas. LOL
It’s not one of those high impact right from the start and we know everything type of drama and some expected…
It's a period piece, and I was expecting the war scenes and palace intrigues, not just romantic scenes. I was surprised to hear it described as "slow."
Of course there's not much of ml's fighting scenes at the start cause he is heavily injured but when he does take…
I'm interested to know because I don't skip scenes; I like to see the whole drama, and this has a good rating. If it's because of ML's identity... I'm not that impatient. LOL
Do watch it: as for the main lead, he's actually the opposite - strong physically and mentally, dedicated, loyal…
To be honest, the comments confused me about the plot's progression. I'm not interested in just seeing "romance scenes," but I do want the plot to be entertaining.
Is Pursuit of Jade actually worth watching? I checked it out because of the rating, but I’m not feeling the male lead. He seems too rich and delicate—it’s like he’s never been in a real battle or experienced hardship in war. It feels like he’s never even met a poor person, unless his servants or soldiers were all elite. She’s great, though. I’m only two episodes in, but I’ve read several comments saying it’s slow or the leads don't get much screen time. The rating and the latest opinions just don't match.
It's enjoyable to watch and listen to. The first episode was worth the wait. I like the protagonist; his role isn't overacted, nor is he the disillusioned cop who's seen it all or the passionate one who chases justice by announcing it to everyone. As for Sarah, aside from wanting to control her identity and conceal her past, I'm not entirely sure what her objective is.
Post-Christmas K-drama drought is real 😭 I hope this drama brings back my excitement, the teaser definitely caught my attention. There's almost a month to go...
Well, very soon. I don't even want to think about what the final rating will be in 2026 😂😂😂. MDL isn't a place to look at high or low ratings and take them seriously.
It's also tiring to see these stories of noble women with total freedom of movement... oh! when Confucianism dictated almost total seclusion. And God help us, they show them walking gracefully when we know that, to secure a 'good marriage,' young girls from the elite had their feet fractured at age six to be bound for life. They were crippled for the sake of aesthetics; those 'lotus steps' so often romanticized were actually a physical torment that left them bedridden or confined within the limits of their home gardens.
The dramas would be much more interesting (and gritty) if they showed that 'silk prison' instead of the current fantasy. Just imagine: all the actresses in absolute silence, sitting still and merely listening to the men, while the generals are shown as truly fierce and ferocious warriors. Just think of how much 'fun' we would have then!