To be honest, I loved the first five episodes and binge-watched them until the episode 14. But after that, just nothing.
I am not a fan of twisted misunderstandings and very evil SML/SFL but here, there was nothing; only those dovey-lovey eyes of the Main Leads (that they matched quite well tbh) and that's where it ends.
No plot, no story, no meaning and I honestly wonder why they dragged it till the 33th episode, truly. I had to skip many, many episodes and scenes to reach the final one and that is never a good sign.
In the positive aspects, I really liked the FL that had her own ideas and she was smart, not looking around like a lost puppy like most C-dramas' FL. She had quite the energy, she was soft and she matched well with the ML that was the greenest flag I've ever seen in C-dramas and he actually SMILED in the series.
Also, I liked the music aspect of the drama, something I don't really notice in these kind of series.
It was just very blunt for my taste but I couldn't fault the acting, just the non-existent story behind it.
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Not a fan!
I've heard so many things about this drama but, unfortunately, it really disappointed me.I understand that it was not romantically centered and usually I don't mind as long as the tension is there but there was nothing. The chemistry was just not there. I felt myself rooting for the SML so many times that I was actually disappointed that she chose the MML in the end. It's one of the rare times that I would prefer an open-ending instead of that.
The plot was good with the whole 'second-chance' and travel back in time but I felt that it was lacking in so many things. First of all, while in the first two episodes appeared terrified of the MML, it was easily forgotten and she acted like nothing was going on. It was pointless. It could have so much depth and character-development but the chemistry, again, was just not there. Nothing. Nada. It was only for two episodes. After that, the whole he-killed-me-first didn't even matter to her, just mentioned briefly.
The MML was a red flag, for sure. But he never actually redeemed herself. He was still controlling, threatening to kill the FML in every chance he got, he grabbed her neck and arm so many times that I felt myself slapping him. I understand that he fell in love with her first but it felt more like obsession that love. It was a no for me and usually I really like the actor in every drama that I've seen with him. Here, it was bad. Very bad.
I liked the FML because she had definitely regretted past choices and actually did something about that. I liked her calm exterior when she was treatened and the fact that she managed to help as many as she could as soon as she got the chance. She couldn't save everyone but, at least, there was hope.
But for me, it didn't do justice.
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OH, WOW!
As someone who avoids Wuxia and Historical genre in chinese dramas, I was truly amazed by how amazing Love In The Clouds was.I had previously watched Love Between Lines, and one of the main reasons I loved that drama was the female lead: funny, charming, and smart all at once. Thankfully, LITC delivers a similarly engaging heroine. She’s witty without being over-the-top, emotionally strong without losing her softness, and her comedic timing adds a refreshing lightness to a genre that can sometimes feel overly serious or heavy.
The plot itself balances fantasy, romance, and drama quite well. While it follows some familiar tropes of the genre such as immortal realms, fate, misunderstandings and, well, spitting blood, it manages to keep things interesting with good pacing and emotional stakes. I especially appreciated that it didn’t drag unnecessarily, and each arc felt purposeful in building both the story and the characters.
Now, the chemistry between the leads? Easily one of the strongest aspects of the drama. Their dynamic feels natural and evolves beautifully over time. There’s tension, tenderness, and just enough playful interaction to make their relationship believable and enjoyable to watch. You really feel invested in their journey together.
And then there’s the second male lead who is completely, obsessively devoted. While that trope can sometimes feel repetitive, here it was portrayed in a way that made him memorable rather than annoying. His intensity added emotional depth and conflict, and honestly, I found myself both frustrated with and fascinated by him.
One of the biggest surprises for me was the ending. As a HEA lover, the endings in historical and wuxia/xianxia dramas that often lean toward tragic or bittersweet conclusions, is mostly the main reason why I dislike that genre, so getting a happy ending felt incredibly satisfying. It tied everything together nicely and left me with a sense of closure rather than emotional devastation.
Overall, I’d rate it an 8/10. It’s a well-rounded drama with lovable characters, strong chemistry, an engaging plot, and a rewarding ending. Even if you’re not usually into wuxia, this one is definitely worth a try.
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THE CHEMISTRY!
It's the first time that I'm watching a drama with either Song Wei Long and Zhao Jin Mai as I was never a fan of them, well, until now, that is. I've seen a lot of edits on TikTok with that specific show and it did not disappoint. The chemistry between these two is what makes the story more and more intriguing and there were many giddy moments that I replayed while watching it.As far as the plot goes, it was not something that we didn't see before. The main leads are both coming from wealthy families that have close friends and families, privileged life, yet, they are not spoiled or entitled as it may seem from the beginning. They are hard working, often misunderstood because of their family wealth and kind-hearted. They fit each other quite well in that aspect. It starts from a misunderstanding between these two that took quite a while until it's solved to be honest, yet, the MML, even though he was hurt and lost his job due to an accident that cost his job, he fell fast for the heroine who was blamed for his accident in his head. Apart from some misc extra work that he put on FML's shoulders, he was the total gentleman. It was not, by any chance an enemies-to-lovers type of drama but it was more like he-fell-first-he-fell-harder.
I liked the SML's story quite a lot. I liked that he showed his pained and lost-chance POV just because he felt inferior to FML's life, yet, he was not innocent or a golden retriever boy. He actually threw shade to FML, made snarky remarks to her and often made her cry yet he was hurt the most in the end. It was a nice 'twist' of the original SML that we are used to see.
It was a very mature and well-rounded story and the chemistry between those two was top-notched. It was such a healthy relationship between adults, who are still figuring out life and exploring love with their own pace, learning about each other and spending time together without losing their focus on their work career. I liked that FML was not a pushover and actually defended herself and her friends when it is needed and actually gave up on the SML showing its course from falling in and out of love with the same guy.
I would definitely rewatch it!
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ABSOLUTELY STUNNING.
When I first noticed the drama I was sure that I would not like it, but, oh boy, I truly loved it that I savored it in two days.It was absolutely stunning.
It's not a common thing to find a Chinese drama that has such a strong plotline — the themes that the show presented are deep and happens every day to a lot of girls. Sexual harrasing at work, at home, by family and friends and, yet, only a few times justice found its target. Luckily, that show did not disappoint.
The ML was such a green flag that I could not help but feel giddy throughout the show and the chemistry between these two was unbelievable. Hands up to the actress presenting the FL for showing the despair and the agony of her past.
It is absolutely worth watching, yet, I would not re-watch it a second time. That kind of drama is best when watching for the first time.
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QUITE ENJOYABLE.
The Best Thing was, truly, a masterpiece.Even though the story, as a story, was not perplexing or quite original - just two people slowly, but steadily, falling in love - it was majestic. First of all, I would like to point out that it was one of the few times I have been totally invested in a c-drama due to the chemistry of the leads. I have noticed that, usually, the main leads are either completely awkward between them in the romantic scenes or just overly ''cute-ish'' for my taste. But these two, OMG, I have fallen in love with them (and they ACTUALLY kissed, not just touching their lips together with wide eyes open, who would have thought?)
Regarding the plot, I liked that they showed how a narcissistic behavior mostly works in a relationship, the break-up and the life after a break-up. It was quite realistic and I liked that it was not just a few minutes clip. When she cried, when she remembered, the effects of a bad relationship in someone's health and the turmoil of emotions when they decide to appear again, even though they do not love them anymore, all made sense.
The male lead was so soft-spoken and gentle, yet, he was straight-forward when needed, protecting the FL when needed, and helped her when she was put in a tough and awkward spot by doing the first move unnoticed. On the other hand, the FL actually chased her dreams even when in a relationship, she was smart, independent and had a health relationship with her parents (something that we rarely see in the c-dramas even though they are fully-grown adults and always made me cringe).
As for the ex, I can't help but say he made a good job acting as a narcissist, arrogant, rich guy that gave stalker-ish vibes when hunting down the FL.
It was truly a good drama.
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Not a fan of their romance.
I watched ten episodes and then the last two episodes but if I'm honest with myself, I pressed fast-forward in quite a few scenes.Even though I loved the acting of all the cast, I adored the acting of the female main lead, the end. She brought out emotions and thoughts that I didn't quite want but I cannot NOT see the fact that nowadays, the Korean dramas have such a deep and serious subjects involved in their series and I love it! It's a subject that affects many people in their everyday life, worldwide, and I liked the growth and bonding between the parents and their daughter as the story went on. It's a clever way to see that parents can also be wrong and try to fix their mistakes that have taken their daughter for granted and the pressure one's hold so she doesn't disappoint those around them.
What I didn't like was the non-existed chemistry between the FML and the ML! It's a shame, really, because as individuals their acting was perfect but together, no. I felt myself routing for her ex and that is not good in the Korean land.
I would not re-watch it, as I barely managed to watch the episodes but I could definitely see other series from these leads.
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