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SUPER
I watched this before reading the actual novel and I'm glad I did because the novel is filled with imageries and it's hard to imagine those and many terms. This drama will always be special because it's my first time completely watching a historical and a fantasy drama. It's also my first time watching Wang Yibo act (He's very popular). The scene where he allowed WWX to leave/escape and he shed a tear will always be heartbreaking.There were several differences in the drama and in the novel (esp the love scenes) but most were the same or similar. It's refreshing to see same dialogs in the novel and in the drama because in most cases, adaptations undergo revisions.
The ending of this drama is way different from the novel. In this ending, it's not appropriate considering the hardship LWJ faced for WWX. He waited for 16 years for WWX to return and he didn't even know if he'd return at all, still he waited and at the end, he'll part ways with him? They could've made a different ending and still be censored. SPOILER FOR THE NOVEL... They did not part ways at all.
Anyway, the acting of everyone is really commendable. Xiao Zhan really nailed WWX, he's almost like a Yandere with the way he smirks. Zhu Zanjin nailed the villain role too.
It's a 50 ep drama, I was almost hesitant to watch since it's so long but every ep is relevant. There's also a special edition which is 20 ep long.
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ROLLER-COASTER
I would like to congratulate the casts for an outstanding acting for their roles, esp Baitong. She portrayed the role very well.The emotions are really on a roller-coaster but towards the end, I just felt frustrated and hurt. I did not know how they will discover what Baitong did because the only one who knows most of her doings was Nee. I also want to mention that she really looks like Yaya, another famous Thai actress and model.
Anyway, it was a good watch but I don't think it's a good re-watch drama since it became heavy towards the end.
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Beautiful
The first few scenes were really beautiful and well-done. I agree that some scenes felt like fillers and irrelevant. I also skipped the parts of the second couple (sorry). One thing confused me was the situation of Chen Ying. I felt like it was unsolved and very unclear. The last episode felt like it was rushed and it's sad because it could have been better or it could have ended another way. It's slow phased at first and I think it was appropriate.I commend the acting of Wan Peng. She was very likable. She's a cheerful type of person that is not annoying and/or childish. Her smile is cute and charming. I really liked how she acted, it felt natural and real. I also like Evan Lin's acting and singing. His smile was heart fluttering lol.
Overall, it's a good watch.
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CUTE AND LIGHT
I was never a fan of dramas with games as the theme. This was in my watchlist for a couple of months and after a hellish exam week, I decided to watch this because I heard this was good and light. I was surprisingly intrigued with the game. I thought that Chinese dramas like these have huge budget to develop very high quality effects. I really like Cheng-ge. He's very charming whatever his expression is. I kind of don't like the main girl's acting. Idk but I was just looking for more. Surprisingly, I found Pope the most appealing out of everyone. He has this presence that's a scene stealer. The way he smirks like omg. I learned that he's the only Chinese artist of YG Entertainment and that speaks A LOT.Anyway, the drama is very light towards the end. It's very enjoyable and just a feel-good drama after a stressful day.
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On-hold
Haven't finished this because of no eng subs for ep 8 and the rest of the eps. So far so good though, the FL is very tough and witty. I just think that the ML is crazy here. Like he allowed his soon -to-be-wife to live with him and his mistress (which is the FL) and allowed two more women to live with them! I would understand if the time was way back but it wasn't. It's ridiculous. The supposedly fiancee has no backbone too. She just let's the ML do whatever he wants with the other women. The FL here is really great, kudos to her acting and for the writers who gave her hilarious comebacks.Was this review helpful to you?
Intense
I always see this lakorn in recommendations when it comes to jealousy, possessiveness, abusive and obsessed. I think that these words really fit the main guy's character. Like literally. He's the real definition of every words stated above. I am still confused when did the main girl fall in love with the guy. How, when, and why. She was kidnapped, threatened, blackmailed, and raped by him and she still has the time to fall in love with him? This is by far the most ridiculous plot ever. It's a shame because the acting of the main leads were really great and on point.Was this review helpful to you?
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Repetitive
I am annoyed by this lakorn. Like seriously annoyed. For the first episodes, I thought it would be compelling but I was wrong. Almost all scenes are repeated esp. the scenes of the lead guy and girl. And it's always in the guy's room. One ep there will be a scene where the guy will insult the girl and push her to the bed and attempt to r*pe her (ATTEMPT is the key word) and the next ep will be the same again, insult, push, attempt, cry, walk out, next ep, same routine. I also hate that everyone (except for Din and Mie(?)) in this drama are stupid. Plain stupid. The main guy is so easy to trick and manipulate. I can't even with him. The main girl is so kind that it's stupid. The 2nd couple too, the girl gets so manipulated easily by the aunt and her daughter.I really didn't like the lead guy here. I wished that the girl didn't forgive the guy. I would be happier if this lakorn won't have the mains to be together in the end but yeah people be sucker for happy endings right?
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