Vincenzo Cassano

I agree that toxic MLs should be called out, but C-dramas also normalise toxic behaviour from FLs under the label of “independence.” Emotional withholding, silent punishment, constant suspicion, public humiliation, and even physical aggression toward the ML are very common and often framed as empowering or romantic.

Many MLs are written as patient, loyal, and supportive, yet are expected to endure mistreatment without complaint. They apologise repeatedly, sacrifice their careers or status, and wait endlessly while the FL refuses to communicate or compromises nothing in return.

Independence doesn’t mean immunity from accountability. If we’re going to criticise toxic ML behaviour, then the same standard should apply to FLs. Healthy relationships require respect and emotional responsibility from both sides, not just one.

No, that's not it. That's not why this drama isn't the best.

I’m done. I’ve officially dropped this drama. I only have 10 episodes to go, but I just can’t anymore. The actors are great, and I do like the leads, but the pacing is slow, it drags, it’s boring, and the romance just isn't my type. I kept waiting for more, and it never came.

There’s way too much time spent on the family, the farming, and the tea business. I made it through 26 episodes, and if I had nothing else to watch, I probably would’ve forced myself through the last 10 just to see how it ends, but I know I wouldn’t have enjoyed it. It wouldn’t have been bad, but it wouldn’t have been good either.

With so many other things to watch, this isn’t worth the time. Overall, no. It’s just not it.

Only 10 episodes to go. It’s slow, it’s dragging, and my interest is hanging on by a thread, but I’ve come this far. Finishing it is purely about closure.

Edit: No, forget that. Can this Love Be Translated is now on Netflix. Also Idol I is just about finished, Shine on Me is also done, Love Between Lines is ready, To My Beloved Thief is almost ready, Marry Him in Her Place can begin, Gimbap and Onigiri looks good, and Cashero is calling.

Too many good things to watch. Maybe this needs to be dropped.

The synopsis is confusing due to awkward wording and what appears to be a literal translation. Several phrases are misleading in English, especially “finally waited for her boyfriend to marry someone else,” which incorrectly implies this was the outcome she was waiting for. Other issues include unnatural phrasing, unclear relationship context, and abrupt character introductions, which make the emotional arc hard to follow.

Short, corrected synopsis:
Lin Chuchu waited ten years for her first love, only to be heartbroken when he married someone else. Disillusioned with love, she struggles to move on until two men enter her life at the same time. Zhang Yang, a wedding planner, and Yu Ke Feng, a wealthy businessman. Caught between two sincere suitors, Chuchu stands at a crossroads and chooses to take a chance on love again, this time without regrets.

Definitely slow. I'm on episode 13 and can now confirm it's a slow burn romance.

Damn it. That's extremely disappointing because i like the leads.

I doubt it, but if so, I'll work it out on later episodes.

I’ve just finished episode 5, and I’ve decided I’m going to start skipping scenes. It’s pretty boring at the moment, mainly because there’s not enough interactions between the ML and FL. They barely get any screen time together. Instead, too much focus is being given to other characters.

This doesn’t feel like a ML/FL driven drama. It feels more like an ensemble show. I’m really only interested in the leads interactions, so I’ll be skipping the rest for now. It doesn’t seem that important anyway. Hopefully, it reaches a point where the story moves away from the other nonsense and starts focusing properly on the leads. If that happens, I might start watching it properly again from there.

Is this some kind of ultimate reverse harem? I’m on episode 4, and they’re still introducing male characters to be involved with the FL. This is getting out of hand. When does it ever end?

Are you sure about that? Because in discussion threads where the roles are reversed, I often see the FL criticized as dependent, weak, naive, fragile, or incompetent. People asking why she can’t stand up for herself or why she over-relies on the ML. At the same time, the ML is criticized for being controlling, overprotective, bossy, and labeled toxic or a red flag. That doesn’t really support the idea that viewers automatically dislike FLs for taking charge.

3 episodes in, and it doesn't live up to the hype so far. It's boring, and the way it's going, it seems like it'll be draggy, with a slow burn romance, and most likely, a drawn-out love triangle. I noticed the rating dropped from 8.5 to 8.4, and that's only in 24 hours. I expect it to drop further.

Pretty solid for a romantic ghost drama. I’ve seen better, but it’s definitely not bad. If anyone’s confused about the final scene in the last episode, it’s likely a subtle reference to the ML actor and the ghost actress’s mother/son relationship from the 2014 drama Mama.

Please my queen. Give me a great romance story.

I dropped this drama at episode 4. I just lost interest, and there are a few reasons why. First, I didn’t like how the story focused on multiple leads. I couldn’t tell who the main leads were. I mean, I knew because I saw the drama and checked MDL, but if someone was unfamiliar, it would be confusing. The story kept switching between the leads and other characters and couples, each with their own storyline. It’s just not my type of setup.

I even skipped to the last couple of episodes to see what happens, and I think I was justified in dropping it. If I had stuck it out, I think I would’ve been frustrated with the situation between ML and FL. Apparently, FL only realizes everything ML has done for her at the very end, and she also spends too much time with the SML.

The actors are good, though. I’ve seen them in other shows and really enjoy their work elsewhere, but this one just didn’t work for me.

It can't be both. It's just people interpret it differently. There is no It's complicated. It's either slow burn or fast-paced. Choose one.

It's not both. Choose one. I only gave two different answers because i haven't watched it. I was hoing off what others said. But once i watch it I'll know for sure.

Then it's fast-paced.

That's what i thought.

Lol, that's slow burn. A slow-burn romance doesn’t mean feelings have to grow gradually. It means the on-screen romance unfolds slowly. The relationship isn’t front-loaded, it gets limited focus early on, and the payoff is delayed. Even if feelings exist early, the romance stays in the background or is interrupted, so the audience experiences it as a slow burn.

The focus is on pacing and screen time, not emotional chronology. The romance develops slowly for the viewer, even if feelings exist early.