I don't think it's the female lead you can't stand, it's the character. The way it's written, she has to act that…
Seems, many still don't know that the writer of the novel is also involved in the writings for the series. Oops! If I remember it right, it was also the author of the novel, who said that the series and the novel should be seen as two different stories about the same people like taking place in a parallel universe. @Erudite: Please, correct me if I got something wrong.
Am I the only one who can’t stand the female lead? She signed up to be an assassin, but can’t bring herself…
I don't think it's the female lead you can't stand, it's the character. The way it's written, she has to act that way. imo she did a very good job of portraying the character. Nothing really bland about the acting.
It took me three attempts to make it to the end of ep. 2. I want to love this because I am an avid xianxia reader and a big fan of Yang Yang. But, this is all over the place! Yang Yang is acting like the court jester. A lot of good actors wasted. Sigh.
very very recommended!! :) But my favorite is Eun Tae and Yoo Ha. Eun Tae was the perfect boyfriend coz he can fight for you, amazing Uncle very protected to his niece, perfect brother, perfect Mentor and perfect brother in law(I really love his interaction w/Jae Hyung) :)
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https://www.viki.com/tv/35816c-zhao-ge
Oops!
If I remember it right, it was also the author of the novel, who said that the series and the novel should be seen as two different stories about the same people like taking place in a parallel universe.
@Erudite: Please, correct me if I got something wrong.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJtHXipd2W_kmtvh1WVqgRHchP1cyK-kx