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I don’t even know for sure whether she auditioned or not, some comments said she did, and that’s why she was cast. But honestly, it feels like some people just want to hate her no matter what. I said what I said. 🤷‍♀️

Did you see the comments on that page? Gosh, I honestly don’t understand how people can blame her just for getting cast after auditioning. She didn’t force her way in — she was chosen because the production team and directors believed she fit the role. That’s on them, not her.

It’s the director’s job to guide the actors and bring the scenes to life, especially since they chose to adapt a novel. They should’ve already had a clear vision of how they wanted things to look, especially for emotionally intimate scenes. And the writer’s job is to deliver a strong script and let’s be honest, some parts of it were just… miserable.

If people want to say she wasn’t perfect for the role because she lacks that “intimacy” or romantic chemistry, fine, I get it. But again, that’s why direction exists. She’s still new in this area, and clearly inexperienced with romance scenes. So why didn’t the directors help her improve or guide her through it? If they knew there were going to be restrictions (like no kissing), then it was their responsibility to adjust and plan around that from the start.

She auditioned, she got the part, that’s not her fault. So why is the blame being placed solely on her when the bigger responsibility clearly lies with the production team? And if people want to say “it’s her job,” then please look at her past projects. Most of them had little to no focus on romance, so obviously, she’s new to this genre. That’s exactly why the directors should’ve guided her better. Also, some are saying she wasn’t well-known before this drama, are you sure about that? Her performance in Derailment definitely caught people’s attention, and that wasn’t even a romance-heavy story. She proved herself in that role, and just because this one didn’t fully land for some people doesn’t mean she deserves all this hate.

I really hate how they wrote the ML to constantly chase after her while she’s just there, barely doing anything in return. Like, where are your efforts, girl? It’s frustrating to watch. Honestly, who are the writers and directors here?

I don’t blame the actors, I actually liked both of them since their first breakup scene. But now? It’s starting to get a bit annoying. The way the characters are written just doesn’t feel fair or balanced.

People might think I’m some hardcore fan or whatever, but honestly, I’ve only watched one of her projects. I don’t even want to watch the others because just seeing her cry kind of breaks my heart.

The hate she’s getting feels so forced. If we’re talking chemistry, yeah, she might not have that fiery, burning chemistry with Anyu, but it’s not like it’s completely missing either. I truly believe the hate started piling up once people realized she wouldn’t kiss, and from there, they just started blaming her for everything. But it’s really the directors who should be held accountable. They knew her boundaries, yet didn’t work around them properly.

And I don’t get how she’s getting this much hate when even Yang Chaoyue who I love and have followed since her debut didn’t get dragged this hard despite all the criticisms of her acting in the past. It’s unfair, and honestly exhausting to see someone get hated this much just because she didn’t want to do a kiss scene.

Yooo… yeah, honestly, blame the directors. They hold way more power than Liu Haocun. The hate she’s getting is way over the top, and let’s be real, most of it started just because she didn’t kiss, and people said it ruined the story. Then suddenly it turned into “they have no chemistry.”

But come on, everyone experiences chemistry differently, that part is subjective. What’s not subjective is the fact that the production team knew her boundaries and still went ahead without adapting anything. So yeah, I agree the directors deserve a big part of the blame for how things turned out.

To be honest, it’s pretty unfair that people are putting all the blame on her just because she chose not to do a kiss scene. Let’s be real, most of the hate started because of that. People started calling her unprofessional, and then shifted the narrative to “no chemistry.” But I did feel some chemistry, maybe not a lot, but it was there.

Honestly, it seems like she just doesn’t know how to act in romantic roles yet. Maybe she’s inexperienced, maybe she’s never had a relationship, we don’t know. I’ve seen her BTS clips from previous projects, and she’s clearly uncomfortable with physical contact. It shows, and that’s fine , not every actor is naturally suited to every genre.

But here’s the real issue: this isn’t just on her. It’s the production team that holds the most responsibility. They knew her boundaries. They knew she doesn’t do kiss scenes, it’s not a secret. Yet they cast her anyway and failed to adapt the story or direction accordingly.

Yes, she needs to improve if she wants to keep doing romance dramas….. that’s fair criticism. But it’s wrong to act like she’s the only problem. The writing, the direction, the editing , all of that could’ve been handled better. The fake kiss, the awkward lines, the poorly executed scenes …that’s on the team behind the camera.

I do hope she learns from this, picks better-suited scripts, and grows in her craft if she decides to stay in this genre. But blaming her alone? That’s just unfair.

Yeah, like what do you mean apologizing just by drinking? Can’t she at least do something? Communicate properly, show some effort, maybe even do a few cute things so we can be healed from that fake kiss disaster in the past…

We need more passionate, swoony, adorable scenes, we at least deserve that… I honestly want to know what the directors were thinking… Even though I said I like this drama, sometimes it just makes my blood boil! It’s frustrating because there’s so much potential, but then they go and make these stupid choices.

OMG! That was exactly my reaction when I saw that scene....like, why on earth did they use a green screen?! Just do it like any K-drama would, at least use a truck or some clever camera tricks to support the scene!

Honestly, I feel like the directors dropped the ball here. If they were going to avoid an actual kiss, they could’ve just gone for a make-out scene where they kiss anywhere other than the lips, and then move the camera away! At least that way we wouldn’t be cringing so hard right now.

They knew what kind of actress they cast, someone who doesn’t do kiss scenes, so why not plan around that properly?

The acting itself wasn’t even that bad, aside from that kiss scene. Poor Anyuuu, my boy… he really tried, huhuhu

Hmm, I’ve already watched the latest episode... and to be honest, the FL’s character just feels like it’s lacking in everything. I didn’t read the novel, so I’m not sure how her character is supposed to be, but in this series, she really struggles to communicate.

Somehow, I feel like Liu Haocun and this character actually fit well....both seem romantic but don’t really know how to express it. Except... Liu Haocun doesn’t do kiss scenes

Wang Anyu though!! His eyes during that basketball court confrontation, so good. I just hate seeing how much he’s done for her while she remains so clueless. His character puts in so much effort for her… I just wish she’d do something for him in return.

And please, I think he forgave her way too easily. Hopefully, we’ll get to see her step up and actually show or do something meaningful for him because the chemistry is definitely there

It’s okay.....I actually like this drama, except for the kissing parts, which I have to fast-forward every time. It gives me secondhand embarrassment!

I’m not trying to defend the FL either. I’ve seen the comments, and I agree she still needs to improve in this genre. But personally, I don’t care too much about the other stuff, in my opinion, they did okay.

I tend to watch dramas without focusing too deeply. I just let it play, unless I get too emotionally invested and something starts to really annoy me. That’s usually when I stop watching.

Fair enough, sometimes we just need something to watch. I usually prefer wuxia or xianxia dramas over modern ones too, but since I’m a fan of these two actors, I decided to give this one a go. :)

I bet you’re a Bai Lu fan, huh? That drama’s definitely going to be a hit!

Yeah, it’s pretty normal for adaptations to not follow the novel exactly, but this one kind of changed some of the main points. The biggest no for me was when they had to say, “You really know how to kiss,” right after doing a fake one… I’m trying to ignore that because the story and the chemistry are actually good.

If you’re okay with the fake kiss and the cringey dialogue after, then that’s totally fine. 😄 The FL might not show a lot of expression, but I think she did great …..honestly, I’m like that in real life too, so I can totally relate to her character.

To be honest, I don’t think it’s that bad… but of course, everyone has different opinions. So, enjoy watching!

Yeah, she’s not bad. I also think maybe she shouldn’t take on romance roles for now. It feels like she’s trying to explore a more diverse range of characters — something lighter compared to her usual heavy dramas or films. And who knows? Maybe one day she’ll be open to doing kiss scenes and all. By then, she might have grown even more as an actress than she already has.

Honestly, it’s not like kiss scenes are such a big deal... great actors can still deliver strong chemistry without them. Believe me, I’ve watched dramas and movies where there was no kiss at all, but you could still feel everything. That’s just how good they were.

OMG! I found my people, this drama is actually good, right? I didn’t read the novel, but still! I’ve seen way worse acting from others, and honestly, I think she did a good job. Of course, there’s still room to grow, especially in the romance genre…

But the chemistry? The way they look at each other? So good!

Agreed. they could’ve done so much better by replacing the kiss with something more meaningful instead of doing a fake one. Just make us swoon with their chemistry or a heartfelt moment, I’m pretty sure most of us wouldn’t be as upset as people are right now. Pretty sure when we get too invested in something, we somehow forget the main point... or maybe they should just change the title altogether.

I like you — thank you for not getting offended. It’s nice being able to talk and joke about dramas without things getting tense. 😊

he's really of one a kind, i've been watching him since Dreaming Back to the Qing Dynasty. one of my favorite

Fair enough... everyone’s free to watch, drop, or comment however they like. I just found it a bit curious how some people say they don’t like the FL, yet still continue watching every episode. I guess that really shows how engaged people are, in their own way.

We’re all here because we share a common interest, some people even make friends through discussions like these. But if I can’t even ask a simple question without it being taken the wrong way, then... never mind, I guess. And curiosity about it isn’t some “excuse" btw. Sorry if anyone felt offended, that wasn’t my intention.

Oh, I get it. I’ve been like that too when something in a show didn’t go the way I hoped. It can definitely get frustrating. And the fake kiss? Omg, that was terrible. The conversations after that? Total disaster, I cringed every time they did that.

But most of the time, I just read the comments to see how others react, it’s actually kind of fun, and it’s nice to see different points of view too. Everyone watches and feels things differently, and that’s what makes discussions interesting