When I first read about this drama on other platforms, most people were praising its beautiful costumes. I very rarely watch short dramas, and it's even rarer for me to actually enjoy them. I decided to give this one a try because Li Hongyi is in it, so I expected something that would feel more substantial than a typical mini or vertical drama. Unfortunately, it didn't live up to my expectations. The plot is so straightforward that there's hardly any intrigue at all. As for the lead actress, despite the popularity she gained after her role in *POJ*, I didn't like her performance at all. As for Li Hongyi, I couldn't shake the feeling that he looked like he wanted to get up and walk off the set out of embarrassment for being in this kind of production.
I'm not going to rate the drama because I don't plan to finish watching it.
As for Li Hongyi's behavior during the promotional event, people say he had been suffering from back pain after filming *TLOLX* and attended the event after receiving an infusion of painkillers. If that's true, it's understandable why he wasn't very physically active. I'm not one of those people who believe an actor has to entertain the audience by any means necessary or jump around like a monkey. On the other hand, he knew what he had signed up for, so he should have informed the organizers about his condition and either skipped the event altogether or asked not to participate in physically demanding activities.
As for the haters, every celebrity has them, and they can turn nothing into a huge controversy. I appreciate it when celebrities take legal action against malicious haters instead of getting into arguments on social media. Li Hongyi has been in the industry for years, so by now he should have his own strategy for dealing with this kind of situation.
someone who finished this can you please tell why did he kill his sons??? i dont get it.. like why and somehow…
The King only killed his older brothers.
His eldest sons were actually killed by his own son—the one who eventually became that monster. That son could also hear the spirits, and after discovering how his father had become king, he decided to follow the same path.
I honestly can't understand how anyone could dislike this gem. It has an amazing story, outstanding performances, incredible CGI, and even just the right touch of romance. It's been a long time since I've watched a drama this captivating. I really hope it gets a second season, especially since the ending clearly hinted that there could be more to come.
I've watched two episodes. It's quite good so far—there's a bit of drama, plenty of humor, and enough bloodshed and intrigue to keep things interesting. I'm going to keep watching.
You should watch Love of the divine tree. That drama is underrated masterpiece 👌 His character is just chef…
I'm not sure I'd want to see TDOSAL released in the same format as this title — without proper editing, with scenes cut out, and without quality post-production work. So for now, I'm just going with the flow and hoping that Deng Wei will be back in Hengdian to film something new soon.
You should watch Love of the divine tree. That drama is underrated masterpiece 👌 His character is just chef…
I'm waiting for the announcement too. But Wei-ge is in Paris right now, so I don't expect anything before July 1. I'm looking forward to all the announcements in July.
You should watch Love of the divine tree. That drama is underrated masterpiece 👌 His character is just chef…
Personally, I completely support him in that. As a viewer, I enjoy seeing an actor in different kinds of roles rather than playing yet another general covered in foundation makeup.
I'd really love to see him in something similar to *Blades of the Guardians* (I absolutely loved Yu Shi's character there), or in a modern drama—just without all that suffocating romance.
Besides his talent and clear understanding of the path he wants to take, Deng Wei also has an incredible fandom. Right now, I'm watching how they're preparing for Paris, and I'm honestly amazed. Their numbers are much smaller than those of many other stars' fanbases, yet they are exceptionally organized. With support like that, Deng Wei has nothing to worry about.
Of course, I'm also looking forward to seeing Deng Wei in Guo Jingming's project and on the show with Wang Xingyue.
I highly recommend watching Episode 8. Deng Wei's character becomes much clearer and reveals a completely different side of himself. Also, Wei Wei is surprisingly good at comedy! The way he played the erhu and shyly talked about his studies had me laughing so hard.
For anyone planning to watch this drama, my advice is to treat it like a light and entertaining anime. And don't forget about Chinese censorship, which resulted in the series being re-edited and re-dubbed.
I've watched 6 episodes so far. Two things disappointed me.
First, the terrible makeup and insufficient retouching of background and even supporting characters. The hairlines and wigs are absolutely killing me.
Second, Deng Wei's extremely limited screen time. And that's coming from someone who understands that his characters aren't the leads.
Everything else is actually quite decent: it's cute, often funny, a little cringey at times, but as a light-hearted comedy, it works surprisingly well.
I'll keep watching and see how it goes.
By the way, I haven't noticed any dubbing issues—the audio and lip movements seem perfectly synchronized to me.
P.S. After surviving *Love and Crown*, no amount of questionable editing can scare me anymore. 😆
Well, back in the day, the platform did him pretty dirty (I'm referring to TDOSAL). On top of that, at least one…
I meant that they wouldn't replace *him* with AI, but rather use AI for the actors and locations that were never actually filmed with him.
As for the season idea, it's an interesting thought, but I find it rather unlikely. The whole situation seemed to end on a pretty bad note, unfortunately... 😔
Well, back in the day, the platform did him pretty dirty (I'm referring to TDOSAL). On top of that, at least one…
Exactly. Back then, he generated such huge sales for Shanghai Diamond that it was incredible. So now iQIYI wants to make some money after all their ambiguous statements and everything else.
I'm also really looking forward to TDOSAL, but I don't want them to ruin it with AI.
It's funny how they are marketing DW this much. Like I watched a lot of cdramas but in none of them they paid…
Well, back in the day, the platform did him pretty dirty (I'm referring to TDOSAL). On top of that, at least one of his brands is preparing merchandise to coincide with the release of this title. And, after all, DW is Dior Beauty's global ambassador. So they probably want to make some money and stay on the actor's good side. But that's just my speculation.
At last, I'll finally have something to watch. Ever since May, none of the new titles have really clicked with me, so I've had no choice but to revisit some gems from the past.
Lu Yi Cheng as Mister Liu
Zheng You Chen as Si Jingyuan
Lin Shi Ye as Mo Ya
I'm not going to rate the drama because I don't plan to finish watching it.
As for Li Hongyi's behavior during the promotional event, people say he had been suffering from back pain after filming *TLOLX* and attended the event after receiving an infusion of painkillers. If that's true, it's understandable why he wasn't very physically active. I'm not one of those people who believe an actor has to entertain the audience by any means necessary or jump around like a monkey. On the other hand, he knew what he had signed up for, so he should have informed the organizers about his condition and either skipped the event altogether or asked not to participate in physically demanding activities.
As for the haters, every celebrity has them, and they can turn nothing into a huge controversy. I appreciate it when celebrities take legal action against malicious haters instead of getting into arguments on social media. Li Hongyi has been in the industry for years, so by now he should have his own strategy for dealing with this kind of situation.
His eldest sons were actually killed by his own son—the one who eventually became that monster. That son could also hear the spirits, and after discovering how his father had become king, he decided to follow the same path.
I'd really love to see him in something similar to *Blades of the Guardians* (I absolutely loved Yu Shi's character there), or in a modern drama—just without all that suffocating romance.
Besides his talent and clear understanding of the path he wants to take, Deng Wei also has an incredible fandom. Right now, I'm watching how they're preparing for Paris, and I'm honestly amazed. Their numbers are much smaller than those of many other stars' fanbases, yet they are exceptionally organized. With support like that, Deng Wei has nothing to worry about.
Of course, I'm also looking forward to seeing Deng Wei in Guo Jingming's project and on the show with Wang Xingyue.
For anyone planning to watch this drama, my advice is to treat it like a light and entertaining anime. And don't forget about Chinese censorship, which resulted in the series being re-edited and re-dubbed.
Enjoy the show, everyone! 😊❤️
First, the terrible makeup and insufficient retouching of background and even supporting characters. The hairlines and wigs are absolutely killing me.
Second, Deng Wei's extremely limited screen time. And that's coming from someone who understands that his characters aren't the leads.
Everything else is actually quite decent: it's cute, often funny, a little cringey at times, but as a light-hearted comedy, it works surprisingly well.
I'll keep watching and see how it goes.
By the way, I haven't noticed any dubbing issues—the audio and lip movements seem perfectly synchronized to me.
P.S. After surviving *Love and Crown*, no amount of questionable editing can scare me anymore. 😆
Now the question is how we're supposed to survive *Clouds*. I've already bought a whole bag of tissues to wipe away all the tears. 😭😂
As for the season idea, it's an interesting thought, but I find it rather unlikely. The whole situation seemed to end on a pretty bad note, unfortunately... 😔
I'm also really looking forward to TDOSAL, but I don't want them to ruin it with AI.
And, after all, DW is Dior Beauty's global ambassador. So they probably want to make some money and stay on the actor's good side.
But that's just my speculation.