Well most of Chinese dramas are like that. I believe that it has to do with the censorship and the mentality as…
The same vibe in The Longest Promise. I bare with this one till the 26th episode (I fastforwarded many a scenes) first to understand the reason for its high ranking; second to fathom viewers' mind.
At times I feel that Tang Xiao Tian and Gao Mao Tong had the same plastic surgeon. In their respective headgear they look so much alike. Furthermore their script is like copy paste, same tone of voice, same lines although politically branched off, same posture, same arrogance. It is comical to me. Fortunately all the above don't minimize their acting.
I am amazed by the wardrobe department. It is a feast for the eyes.
I came here because of The Lead (2026) for Liu Hao Cun. I passed many episodes and scenes of Be Passionately in Love as I couldn't understand how 20 year old students surrounding this main leads could act so childishly. I am blessed being surrounding with younger kids with more mature mind. The writer are insulting younger kids' intelligence. I am generous with my 7 rating given to both leads' acting. What a waste of their talents.
Ep 44 tension building... no words as all emotions are so well on screen displayed... the music and its lyrics take over the spoken narration... standing ovation to the director.
I wanted more of the ink history through the lenses of the director and the narrative of the writer. I am only greedy. I started my homework on this matter. It is a fascinating subject. The acting from all was excellent I prefer Yang Zi in costume Cdramas and was happy for Elvis Han to get this role. He is good at everything and in anything . The ending is not to everyone's taste. This ending reunites all the elements of the ink making such as wood, water, space and the binding with two meeting lovers. The curtain came down by closing the story with this poetic scenery.
Episode 39. Why did they have to add a bunch of japanese here ? I could have done without them knowing perfectly that they had tried to steal chinese crafts. Why do I have to be reminded ot them. These shameful people ruin my mood in this story.
Another note, it takes 100 000 to 300 000 hammerings to perfect the ink paste. I couldn't believe it when I heard of that. What a dedication | What a craft !
I am allergic to Wlu Jin Yan. I watch a few Cdramas she played in just to keep in touch with new actors or with veteran actors. I don't like her acting. She has no soul. Seems to be a well written article though but couldn't finish the parts when describing hers.
The other paragraphs were interesting and they aligned with what I had shared with you in the past.
I was awaiting anxiously for this airing...and then ! I appreciate both main leads' acting either in costume or contemporary Cdramas. Two directors and both worked together on well aclaimed Cdramas. MDL hasn't completed he list of the casting yet. I am curious and looking forward to the list of veterans. Without them the gravy won't be that spicy.
Episode 33 Jia He wears the brand Converse. I found this detail interesting and it is added because this brand started in the 1900s and dominated the US market at that time. It then was acquired by Nike. Before this acquisition, it has a long history even during WWII. This brand hasn't aged.
Also uncle San Yuan is the art director of this series.
A thorough research of these years in rural and urban environments in China was a huge task involving different departments. The scenes ares what I imagined. The first years of the post revolution to present days are mind-blowing for an over 3000 year old country. What a ride they went through.
I'm seeing people question whether Ronghua is helping her family or secretly trying to sabotage them. It's clear…
It's getting spicier in the Tian's clan. Ronghua's attitude on her arrival at the ink test was not friendly. So, yes, it's getting spicier and I can't wait.
Episode 23 A real feast ! Mesmerizing camera angles enhanced with the sound track ! She has the secret of sptting fire. Will she use it ? If so, hope not too often as it leads to death.
Ep 18 I was expecting her performance. But not that performance. I was holding back my tears as I didn't want to miss one single technique in her choreography. Indeed the audience was so taken aback that the idea of an impulsive ovation couldn't replace her audience deep amazement. I know that feeling when one sits there flabergasted, unable to move, cut out of the real world, almost breathless.
Now she has her own army behind her. She is not Mudan but Mulan. She is not a mythology. She has become reality.
I am amazed by the wardrobe department. It is a feast for the eyes.
The lyrics is worth 2 more of my ratings.
no words as all emotions are so well on screen displayed...
the music and its lyrics take over the spoken narration...
standing ovation to the director.
The acting from all was excellent I prefer Yang Zi in costume Cdramas and was happy for Elvis Han to get this role. He is good at everything and in anything .
The ending is not to everyone's taste. This ending reunites all the elements of the ink making such as wood, water, space and the binding with two meeting lovers. The curtain came down by closing the story with this poetic scenery.
Another note, it takes 100 000 to 300 000 hammerings to perfect the ink paste. I couldn't believe it when I heard of that. What a dedication | What a craft !
The other paragraphs were interesting and they aligned with what I had shared with you in the past.
I appreciate both main leads' acting either in costume or contemporary Cdramas.
Two directors and both worked together on well aclaimed Cdramas.
MDL hasn't completed he list of the casting yet. I am curious and looking forward to the list of veterans. Without them the gravy won't be that spicy.
Jia He wears the brand Converse. I found this detail interesting and it is added because this brand started in the 1900s and dominated the US market at that time. It then was acquired by Nike. Before this acquisition, it has a long history even during WWII. This brand hasn't aged.
Also uncle San Yuan is the art director of this series.
A thorough research of these years in rural and urban environments in China was a huge task involving different departments. The scenes ares what I imagined. The first years of the post revolution to present days are mind-blowing for an over 3000 year old country. What a ride they went through.
A real feast !
Mesmerizing camera angles enhanced with the sound track !
She has the secret of sptting fire. Will she use it ? If so, hope not too often as it leads to death.
I was expecting her performance. But not that performance. I was holding back my tears as I didn't want to miss one single technique in her choreography. Indeed the audience was so taken aback that the idea of an impulsive ovation couldn't replace her audience deep amazement. I know that feeling when one sits there flabergasted, unable to move, cut out of the real world, almost breathless.
Now she has her own army behind her. She is not Mudan but Mulan. She is not a mythology. She has become reality.