Platinum Fox

I agree with you. I watched the Korean drama The Glory about this very same issue. Where were the adults?

Also, what a solution to drug use as a form of bullying and the teacher just saying, "I think transferring him would be the best solution." How is that going to change anything? I understand that the teacher doesn't want to ruin the student's life with drug charges, but at what point do you hold people accountable for their actions?

In addition, I love the mindset of the bully, he blames the victim when the victim fights back.

I haven't watched the entire drama, but I am enjoying it so far. I loved Park Ji Hoon in Joseon Flower Crew.

Thank you for the recommendation. Are there any period dramas where the genders treat each other with respect?

I total agree with you. Love shouldn't be rushed or forced. Both of them are innocent as this is their first "love" experience. Zhao Lu Si (the female lead) has another drama about this same issue set in historical times A Female Student Arrives at the Imperial College. It is a comedy, but has a very different take on the brother's friend and age gap.

Also, don't worry, the two "sex" scenes are just implied. You may blush a little, but that is okay.

Happy drama watching and welcome to MDL. I see you haven't been a member long. I'm pretty new myself.

Yes, they begin having a sexual relationship when she is in college at the age of 19 and he is 23. Their first time is in episode 24. So if you are having that cringe, creepy feeling it is okay.

This drama is a very well done social commentary on the age of consent law in China. DJX the male is a very green flag male. It gives two reasons why 14 and 19 year olds should not engage in a sexual relationship: height and maturity level. It even gives a reason why 17 and 22 year olds should not engage in a sexual relationship. The maturity level is still vastly different. In fact this drama says wait to have a sexual relationship when both parties are the same in height and maturity level.

If you still don't feel comfortable watching it, it is not the end of the world.

You might try Taxi Driver. It is a Korean drama with multiple scenarios of revenge. For me, the first revenge was the best one.

That's too bad, because I kept saying to the screen, "Just kiss her." It is still a 10/10 for me without it!

Would you accept male rage? I looked at your profile and goodness I wouldn't know what to recommend. You have seen so many that I would suggest. The Story of Yan Xi Palace (female revenge); Nirvana in Fire (male revenge); Goodbye My Princess (male revenge); and Princess Wei Young (female revenge).

I see that you are currently watching it and up to episode 7. The story will pick up from that episode, so don't give up on it yet. Also, if you're not feeling it, don't watch it. It's not the end of the world if you don't.

When I first started it, I dropped it at episode 1 and I love Zhao Lu Si. However, I must not have been in the right frame of mind because the second time I tried it I couldn't stop.

Thank you so much for your response. I understand where you are coming from with each of them. I had a very different reaction to the ending than other posters and just wanted to see if others saw it as well.

Thank you for the explanation. Actually, the grandfather appeared briefly in a flashback. Now, the 1st daughter did not appear at all. I had a way different interpretation of the last scene, but I like yours better.

Sandra Dee, the entire drama is based on appearance vs. reality. A concept found in Shakespeare's comedies. The main female lead is 18/19. She is a mature woman who has been married and very well versed in the ways of womanhood. She has taken on the identity of a person who was pure, innocent, 15, and raised in a nunnery since she was five. None of her family came to visit her, so if she went back to the family they wouldn't know her. XFF pulls off being this 15 year old because she has something that will identify her as the daughter of Jiangs. However, everyone who knew XFF knows that it is her.

Happy drama watching.

I agree with you, but what was your personal take away from the drama? I have my own ideas and was wondering if people saw the same thing I did.

I am curious to know what posters think the central message of this drama is.

Do all period pieces like this have sadistic, obsessive males? Every one I have attempted to watch this theme appears within the first episode.

Me too, I've heard Meet Yourself is good. I will have to watch it as many people recommend it. I'm not a modern love story person as I feel most of them are really childish. Thank you for the recommendation.

Even though many people think it is geared towards youth (and to a certain extent it is) , for me, it is geared towards every age group, especially parents as the writers want them to talk with their children (teens in particular) about some of these topics, bullying, getting an education, pedophilia (and age of consent), grooming, etc. What do these look like? jmo

Unfortunately this is an open ended ending. Some people say that he is dead and others say that he is alive. There are things that suggest both.

You are very welcome. I'm glad that you enjoyed both dramas as they are complementary of each other. TFF is the manifestation of the issues found in this drama.

I apologize as with conversation it sounded like you had watched all of The Glory with your mention of the blue clothes in a post below. The ending here is also very open ended.

I apologize for the confusion about the name. I changed the initials around, but sounded like you had already watched the entire drama of The Glory. Sorry if I spoiled anything for you.