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I'm so glad that he's finally been booked as the main lead he deserves after playing second lead for so long. Blossom was one of my favorites. The visuals look great here. Another second lead I’d love to see in a leading role is Riley Wang. He has everything it takes to be a main lead. And Liu Jun, just because he's so handsome to look at 🥲

Exactly! I wasn't in awe like what others are swooning over. The same thing happened with previous Thai BLs like Jack and Joker, The Next Prince, My Golden Blood, Boy Next World... and the list goes on. lol

She’s perfect for this role. For once, we get a normal girl in a C-drama:silly, goofy, and relatable. Some people were disappointed because they were expecting the usual hyper-idealized female leads....the “genius” who can do everything: outsmart anyone, fight like a pro, and learn advanced calculus in five minutes, all while being pursued by a pack of brilliant, handsome guys.

I can understand why some viewers might struggle with this drama at first. I almost dropped it myself after the opening episode. Coming straight from The Prisoner of Beauty, I needed a moment to recalibrate and get used to the idea of transmigrating into a scripted fictional world where FL is playing a scripted character. (But I stayed because I really enjoyed "Extraordinary You" and the synopsis sorta reminds me of that)

I am glad I stayed with it, because what followed was an unexpectedly rewarding experience. The writing stood out as carefully constructed, with intrigue layered throughout and clever use of chaos and misunderstanding, particularly around the masked hero, Li Shi Liu. That storyline alone kept me invested, showing how well the narrative was planned from the very beginning.

It would not be fair to compare this drama directly with TPOB. Although the two may appear to belong to the same genre, they operate on very different aesthetics and tones. Where TPOB has a certain grandeur, this series succeeds through sharp storytelling, playful twists, and its distinctive thematic approach.

I would encourage viewers to approach it with an open mind, rather than holding on to rigid expectations of what a historical drama should look like. If you do, you will discover a work of striking creativity. For me, it was thoroughly enjoyable from beginning to end. Oh and dont forget to watch extra scenes after the end credits on the last episode.

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Also, my assessment is based on the comic, not the novel. As for Thai fans boycotting the show, I didn’t see the same reaction when The Next Prince didn’t follow the book. I don’t like the double standard. That show was badly written and adapted, yet everyone is praising how it was trending on various platforms. I'm just saying.

As an outsider, my impressions may differ from native viewers. For one, I’m not particularly invested in the fictional political conflict, nor do I have strong opinions on how closely Kosol’s appearance matches expectations.

So far, the adaptation seems faithful to the source material...at least based on the first episode. Nothing has struck me as a glaring deviation from the comic, though I’m sure discrepancies will emerge as the series progresses. Given that this is only the beginning, I expect future episodes may take more creative liberties.

I'm really enjoying the first episode. It follows the comic pretty closely so far. I'm glad they didn't spend too much time on the modern-day part of his story (because they could always fill it in later if needed)

Yes. Japanese Slice of Life dramas hardly get sad endings.

The vibe is "slice of life". If you're seeking a gripping narrative with twists and turns, this won't meet those expectations. Instead, it offers a gentle, comforting experience with just enough chaos and fluff to keep things mildly engaging. The storytelling is modestly well executed, though it leans heavily on atmosphere over plot. I did notice slight changes in the opening sequence, (them sitting down with the wedding attire), which shifts subtly from episode to episode and seems to reflect the emotional tone of each installment. It's a pleasant watch if you're looking for something light and stress-free, but don't expect anything particularly groundbreaking.

But boy has no coins...he broke. No loan sharks will give him more money on top of what he owes them lol...also, Tada learned the news from the tabloid.

If you're new to the ABO universe, like I am, I highly recommend "Tadaima, Okaeri", a Japanese anime that beautifully portrays a slice-of-life story within the omegaverse. It gently explores themes of love, family, and parenting through the daily life of an Alpha and Omega couple raising their child. Their kids are super adorable.

I don't understand...How was Narin able to switch companies without any consequences?! Also, his previous records are still under Crown’s ownership. He’ll need to start creating new albums to generate profits for Venus, and that will take time before any new revenue starts to come in. They're acting like he's THE cash cow for Venus and he's not with Crown's legal bindings.

I was lolling at Hua Yong's little remarks about ShaoYou "真可爱" whenever he acts cocky. We can all agree that HY is Mr. UKW from the X Group, and he probably has a long-time crush on SY (I don't think HY has ulterior motive). But since SY hates illegitimate sons, the only way HY could approach him was by playing the helpless omega and earning his affection which probably will backfire on him later and that he's not an Omega but an Enigma. I'm pretty sure Shan, the head of the HS Group, knows that his secretary Guo is an omega.

on ep4 now, Armin really does like to show off he's from the future...knowingly and accidentally. If I were him, I'd keep my mouth shut because people will think im crazy and don't wanna end up in mental hospital or underground government facility lolll

LWZ reminds me of ZYL from Guardian (also by Priest). They both have similar styles and personalities and work for an organization called SID. The boyfriends have mysterious pasts, are willing to protect their loved ones with their lives, wear glasses, and work or study in higher education fields. They also own black pet cats with quirky names like Frying Pan and Dead Cat. Both of their fathers are authority figures high up in the chain of command.

Soooooo, the elite assassin organization that takes on royal-level hits can only scrounge up ONE gun… and the other two are rocking kitchen cleavers?! 😁

I’m tapping out at episode 28—everyone’s all smiles for WQHY’s birthday, and I’m just gonna pretend it ends there. I read the spoilers and nope, I do not have the emotional stamina for that mess.

I understand that there are no rules but i still think 2 to 1 isn't a fair fight. I do not like the way it went down.

I do not watch a lot of K Dramas and his classmate (the one with glasses) looks awfully familiar 🤔 like a recent memory and MDL didn't help.....turns out he's Dae from "XO, Kitty".