Here to mention the kdrama Sold out on you 12 eps. There is a break up which I will explain and a HE. Overall…
What bothers me about this kind of break up is that they come from situations that could have been addressed before the main couple got together in the first place. It depends on how good writers are, but in too many cases this feels like a device to introduce a break up into the story more than a natural event... Fortunately, the break up seems to be pretty short on this one.
Hey, yeh the 2ml I think I mentioned I did find him annoying also but he does grow on you, takes a while though…
I was able to finish this one, but even the amazing chemistry and lot of scenes of the main couple together couldn't save the mess they made with this show... the story felt more than "A Splendid Match" like "The Story of Ye Xian... oh, and sometimes the main couple, but let's go back to Ye Xian"
there is no love triangle.. are you guys watching the same drama damn
For me, it doesn't require mutual feelings from all sides. If the story gives significant focus to a third person's romantic feelings and presents them as an obstacle or source of tension for the main couple, I consider that a love triangle.
Gu Jin Zhao had an early crush on Chen Xuan Qing, and later Ye Xian spent a large part of the story pursuing and obsessing over her. After that, Chen Xuan Qing returned and became another romantic obstacle despite her being married.
First, Gu Jin Zhao had a genuine crush on Chen Xuan Qing early in the story. He also had feelings for her, but chose duty over pursuing them. That dynamic was short-lived, but it was still there.
Then we have Ye Xian, whose feelings for Gu Jin Zhao drove a huge portion of the story. Whether she loved him or not is beside the point for me. The show repeatedly focused on his pursuit, jealousy, heartbreak, and obsession. It gave those moments emotional weight through long scenes, close-ups, dramatic dialogue, and even romantic framing. That is absolutely a love-triangle dynamic in my eyes.
The main couple was always the endgame, but a lot of screen time was devoted to these romantic rivalries while the political plot and main romance were developing.
So yes, from my perspective, the drama definitely has love triangles, even if Gu Jin Zhao never seriously considered anyone other than Chen Yan Yun.
there is no love triangle.. are you guys watching the same drama damn
I assume you're trolling, but I will reply anyway. A romance drama is always about the main female lead and male lead getting together, and there is a love triangle whenever one of the main leads like somebody else or somebody else like one of the main leads. Another definition of Love Triangle (Google): a romantic dynamic or relationship involving three people.
This story has at least two prominent love triangles involving the female lead; one is present throughout the whole story and the other one starts during the initial episodes is put on hold and returns in the last stretch of the show.
It is undeniable that there are love triangles in this show.
Im almost finished with it and...that second lead (The Heir) grows on you lol. He comes across as a total jerk…
That's fine... whenever I figure out what is going to happen in the scene, I just skip it... but somehow it doesn't remove the annoyance completely anyway
Im almost finished with it and...that second lead (The Heir) grows on you lol. He comes across as a total jerk…
Finished episode 15 and I am starting to see what you meant with the female lead not rejecting the 2ML harder earlier on. I know that the female lead is grieving, but this delusional dude is already making grand gestures that can only bring rumors that could harm her reputation, but on episode 15 specifically, not only he goes out of his way to send guards to accompany her but even says something like: "You were going to leave without telling me, even after everything that has happened between us". I am sorry but nothing has happened between them, and that was a perfect chance for her to reject him once again and in a harsher way even.
Hey, yeh the 2ml I think I mentioned I did find him annoying also but he does grow on you, takes a while though…
The only way how I am able to watch this is ready to skip or fast forward. I have not skipped anything by episode 11, but I don't plan to waste my time on things that are annoying and that I already know will happen.
Hey, yeh the 2ml I think I mentioned I did find him annoying also but he does grow on you, takes a while though…
I am on episode 11 now, and right when you feel like you get a break now that she moved on from her crush, then the 2ML dominates the screen for some reason.
Gu Jin Zhao had an early crush on Chen Xuan Qing, and later Ye Xian spent a large part of the story pursuing and obsessing over her. After that, Chen Xuan Qing returned and became another romantic obstacle despite her being married.
First, Gu Jin Zhao had a genuine crush on Chen Xuan Qing early in the story. He also had feelings for her, but chose duty over pursuing them. That dynamic was short-lived, but it was still there.
Then we have Ye Xian, whose feelings for Gu Jin Zhao drove a huge portion of the story. Whether she loved him or not is beside the point for me. The show repeatedly focused on his pursuit, jealousy, heartbreak, and obsession. It gave those moments emotional weight through long scenes, close-ups, dramatic dialogue, and even romantic framing. That is absolutely a love-triangle dynamic in my eyes.
The main couple was always the endgame, but a lot of screen time was devoted to these romantic rivalries while the political plot and main romance were developing.
So yes, from my perspective, the drama definitely has love triangles, even if Gu Jin Zhao never seriously considered anyone other than Chen Yan Yun.
This story has at least two prominent love triangles involving the female lead; one is present throughout the whole story and the other one starts during the initial episodes is put on hold and returns in the last stretch of the show.
It is undeniable that there are love triangles in this show.