Justine

One of my favorites. It's objectively a "low quality" drama but the FL and ML chemistry is one of the best I've seen and single-handedly carries the drama. What's the point of any love-focused drama if the FL and ML have no chemistry, right?
Keep in mind if you don't like the 2nd couple, you can feel free to skip their parts.

You think she would allow it?

" there is really no difference"? Are you a doctor? What makes you say that with such certainty?

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3798441/
"It is suggested that blood donations from the first-degree relatives should not be permitted, unless the donation is irradiated to prevent TA-GVHD."

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1585436/
"Calculations showed that second-degree related donors present a greater risk of TA-GVHD than some (siblings) but not all (parents, children) first-degree related donors."

https://www.blood.ca/en/about-us/media/newsroom/perioperative-autologous-blood-donation-and-directed-donation#:~:text=Blood%20from%20a%20first%2Ddegree,does%20not%20eliminate%20the%20risk.
"Blood from a first-degree relative can be associated with an immune reaction called graft versus host disease (GvHD), which can be a severe and potentially fatal reaction. To reduce the risk of this reaction, the blood is irradiated, but irradiation does not eliminate the risk. "

right
so the risks are not "significantly different" for relatives "in general", but that might change if we're talking about close relatives specifically.

https://i.gyazo.com/eda2e319c8c281e832ca31efba106911.png

Nope, I'm enjoying it a lot too. He's cute, she's beautiful, and they seem like good people and have good chemistry. Can't say the same about the doctor & dancer girl. She gives me very bad vibes.

https://i.gyazo.com/25abd0049655fc66c8e3cf360e00a97d.png

from chatgpt

This is what you call "like"? 😂

Yea there were some really touching moments.

Once We Get Married, but
-actually likable 2nd couple
-no annoying 2ML/2FL
-better story
-has a kid who can act, thankfully

I love it

Overall, a good drama. Part 1 was perfect imo. I didn't feel that strong of a chemistry between the 2 leads, so the later parts of Part 2 didn't interest me as much and some parts (that were supposed to create a longing feeling for the 2 leads to be together I guess?) just felt like a drag. But it's still a good watch. I loved the Empress and Consort and how there were no tired "harem fights" between them.

Of course it's not his fault. The fault is on the directors & scripwriters.

Just watched 8 episodes (2-9) in a single day. I don't remember the last time I was this interested in a drama. Every second is enjoyable.

That wasn't directed at you (or anyone for that matter), sorry if it came off that way.

Why would you not expect me to respond if you made a post that's obviously a response to ME?

Because someone responded to my comment below, and scrolling up a tiny bit I see your post which is obviously made in response to MY post? It's not that complicated.

His character here is just a more child-like, less interesting version of his characters in Tiger & Rose and Moonlight. I don't think he's challenging himself.
I don't mind a juvenile relationship. I'm talking about the character herself. A girl with a body of a young adult and the mentality of an 8-year-old. I don't blame the general for distancing himself from her.

Watching this up to Ep 32 (was starting to not like it after around ep 10) and not giving this my rating (a 6 imo) is already doing a lot for a fan I'd say :D I'm just not an obsessed fan who would watch & rave about anything my faves put out just because it has their face in it.

A Xianxia can be a "romantic comedy" as well... a drama can have multiple genres. Is Starry Love romantic? Does it have comedy? Certainly more of it than this drama imo.
You're welcome to like whatever. I wasn't trying to be combative, just wanted to share some recommendations.

Romance of Tiger and Rose is rated 8.6. First half of Starry Love was a comedy and well loved by people here. Romantic comedies when done well are very welcome.