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So, I want to put this right in front: The Untamed is a low budget web drama, unlike Eternal Love and Nirvana in Fire. It doesn't have big name actors (male and female) like Yang Mi and Hu Ge. Therefore, it is not fair to compare them side by side, like comparing apples with oranges.

I loved both Eternal Love and Nirvana in Fire. I re-watched them multiple times. I find the romance in Eternal Love sexy. There is not much romance in Nirvana In Fire but the plots are seamless. There are not many obvious flaws and holes you can find in these two dramas.

Whereas for The Untamed, almost everything is rough, from the CGI to the logic of the story. There are holes everywhere. But the funny thing is, all these imperfections become unimportant anymore for us to love this drama. This is because of the lovable characters and their relationships with each other, and the memorable music. The emotions that this drama can stir within us - joy, pain, anger, and calm, the moral of the story, and more -- all these form the "golden core" of our souls; it touches us.

I was obsessed with Eternal Love and Nirvana In Fire for awhile. But I could still move on to watch other dramas, do other stuff. I listened to the beautiful OSTs (for the previous dramas) on and on, and was mesmerized with the beautiful posters of the casts. But with The Untamed, the obsession goes beyond what I had experienced previously; I find myself become a crazy fan, talking silly things over and over (not that I don't talk silly all the time). It is this heart-felt experience that helps us look into our inner selves. That's the thing that can only be felt and not explained. We love its imperfections.

Of course, The Untamed is not for everyone, especially those who can't stand one man goo-goo eyeing with another man, not for viewers who are looking for only romances between opposite sex, and not for viewers with perfect viewing criteria. However, one may be surprised if one keeps an open mind. I was (surprised).

The Untamed is far from perfect under the strict rules of good drama/movie. However, to its staunch supporters, it is perfect, no matter what. "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder", as it goes.

OMG! I'm going to re-watch those scenes for the umpteenth time. XD.

Yes, well said!

Yes, @Myauntmary, maybe you should take @DogmaticPrincess's advice: watch Love and Destiny first. For that matter, maybe you should watch all the dramas you want to watch first, before you watch The Untamed, even if it's going to take months or years XD XD XD. Really, if you don't, you may become like us - can't watch any other dramas anymore.

Yes, I watched the drama first too. Love it so much that, that's why I read the book and watch the anime.

Absolutely. Lan Zhan falls for Wei Ying pretty early in the story. Wei Ying does have some feelings for Lan Zhan, but he also feels it's impossible because Lan Zhan is supposed to be a role model. That's why we see Lan Zhan is the one who seeks out Wei Ying all the time.

Like you, I don't feel any romance between Wen Qing and Wei Ying either. Their friendship is simply platonic. Wen Qing has saved Jiang Cheng and Wei Ying has also saved Wen Ning and Wen Qing's family. They have what we call, "Qing Yi".

You know, I don't feel any hint that Wei Ying has any romantic feelings with his shijie. Perhaps it's rather typical of Chinese families with closed sibling connection as with Wei Ying and his adoptive family. I see Wei Ying loves and respects his shijie very much because she always takes care of him. He always thinks she's the best in the world and deserves to marry the best man. That's why he beats up Jin ZiXuan when the latter is rude to her, just like any brother who wants to protect his sister. I love watching those scenes of him with his shijie; they are so sweet, you can feel the concern and love one for the other. There is one scene, Wei Ying tries to ask his shijie how it is like to like someone; that is the hint that he has some feelings for Lan Zhan but he isn't sure. She tries to explain to him of her own feelings for Jin ZiXuan. The music Yi Nan Ping always makes me emotional because it is Wei Ying's memory of her, among others, he longs to hear her calling him A-Xian again.

Hahaha, so do I. @Alice Wang is a terrific story re-teller. Awesome! XD.

PS/ Use the book to supplement the drama, but don't compare them.

Hmm, depends. The drama itself may be a bit confusing, especially in the beginning. So the book can provide a bit of background. But, I wouldn't wait too long to watch this drama, because I don't want you to be deprived of the joy for too long. In conclusion, watch and read together if you have time. :)

Oh mind! Hsu Thassapak is perfect for acting the character of Fang Leng. He has been cool and level headed throughout, and I didn't expect his emotions at the last episode. It is epic! The pain he goes through in losing a loved one is so authentic, and he makes me cry along with him. Bravo performance!

Yes, despite all its flaws, this drama is still so loved. So, fans, have more confidence. Don't be ticked off easily by the naysayers.

Yes, for us, this drama totally deserves our passion, because like the saying, "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder". It's perfectly justifiable.

Like you, this is my first time watching a fan meeting, and to my surprise, I really enjoyed it. I've been watching the fan uploads over the whole weekend and until today, still searching for new updates, hoping for some other fans taking some shots that I've never seen before. If this is not obsession, I don't know what is. I'm so glad to relive my silly younger years. LOL!

Right! I know what you mean. It's like some kind of supremacy. I guess people like this are pretty insecure themselves. So, for us, who cares?

Likewise, @AlexBBB & @rin. What I'm trying to say is, whatever others want to say about us or about what we like, if we disagree, we should just shrug it off. I like the attitude Wei Ying teaches us, "Whatever, suit yourself", and not be too bothered by the comments. This way, we can always live for ourselves and not having to worry about how others see us.

Hahaha, we all go crazy. Maybe Wei Ying is using his flute and controlling us? I don't mind that at all. LOL!

We shouldn't be too worried about the negative reviews or criticisms from anyone. This is a free world. Anyone can express themselves freely without hurting others. This drama is solid enough to stand on its own, and we don't have to be defensive over any criticisms. And some of these criticisms are indeed valid. So there you go, for the critics. No matter what they say, we fans still love this drama, no rationale, don't need rationale. Isn't that what fans are all about?

Yes, definitely this one. I also watched The Untamed first, then Love and Destiny, and oh boy, I couldn't focus on Love and Destiny anymore; I kept coming back to this one. All other dramas lose their colors and appeal to me.

No, clearly you're not alone XD. Time stands still. Now, my mind is full of images of Xiao Zhan and Wang Yibo in Bangkok, especially that smile from Xiao Zhan and their stares at each other occasionally. It's weird why we love seeing them together like this as couple.

Well said. As a fan for this drama, we all agree that The Untamed has holes and flaws here and there throughout the drama. Compared with Nirvana in Fire, the script may not have been written as well (as Nirvana), the settings may not have been as authentic, the plots may not have been as easily understood, the editing may have been confusing, and yet, The Untamed has successfully captured our hearts and emotions. This is the thing that is very hard to explain. Even scientists are befuddled by our human emotions, why we're attracted to certain things that may deem irrational. I guess, maybe we can call this simply staunch fan support which is unwavering, no matter what.