Chinese historical dramas have become a joy to me. The costumes and settings are elaborate and beautiful. Legend of Lu Zhen added to the visual enjoyment with a good story and interesting characters. The story line is monotonous at times, because of the same "bad" people scheming against the same "good" people. However, the romance and chemistry between the characters is excellent. The best part of this drama is that all the women are strong and smart. The main men are great because the love they have for their women never waivers.

Zhao Zanilia is really pretty and I like the way she expresses herself. I think I will watch Boss and Me soon. Chen Xiao is also a good actor and really cute. I think they had great chemistry together. All of the acting is good.

I enjoyed the music.

It is too long to rewatch.

If you like strong women characters and great cinematography then I recommend this drama.

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Wow this drama received a lot of love in the reviews, but I think it should come with a warning label. It is extremely emotional to those who have experienced loss of a parent, physical or mental abuse, or abandonment. I cried and cried. I would never have watched this if I had known...I can't write spoilers.

I like that the writer is trying to bring to light some of the atrocities and stereotypes that occur in this world. I don't know why some people have put a taboo on adopted children. I don't know why people don't immediately take a child away from abusive parents...even if they have to investigate. Isn't it better safe then sorry??? The way people treat single mothers is awful. Hasn't anyone ever heard that it takes a tribe to raise a child. If we cared more about people, then maybe these horrible things wouldn't happen as often. I could go on and on, but I will stop now. At least the writer didn't glorify kidnapping a child even if it is to get the child out of a horrible situation. The symbolism of the writer using the birds was well done.

The problem with this drama and the reason why I gave it a lower score is that it wouldn't have been as good with out Heo Yool. I don't know where this little girl came from, but she is awesome. I felt for her through the entire drama and wondered if she might need counseling after playing such a role. I have liked Lee Bo Young in other things, but she lacked in this drama. I just couldn't get into the "mother" character she was trying to portray. In the end I would have dropped this if it weren't for the little girl.

The music was pretty.

I will never rewatch this.

I only recommend this drama to those who want to cry.

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I’m not a fan of historical dramas. I watched Iljimae and thought it was good so I decided to watch this one. It isn’t that this drama is bad, but I was just so tired of it by the end. It was just so serious and sad with very little happy moments or smiles. Plus I hated that they have a narrator. BTW…this is not a sequel to Iljimae.

The story is well thought out, there aren’t any holes or anything that doesn’t make since. Iljimae goes through so much that by the time I watched the 24th episode, I was just glad that it was over. It was hard to watch Iljimae face one tragedy after another. Then he has Wol Hee who lives her life solely for him and totally drives me crazy with her constant whining and crying. I only started to like her character at the end when she finally realizes that he has a greater purpose than to just sit around with her. She even starts giving herself another purpose to live FINALLY. The side stories are cute and give more to the story as well. At least the ending wrapped everything up.

The acting ofJung Il Woo as Iljimae is what makes this drama worth watching. If it weren’t for him, then I probably would have dropped this drama. The other actors are ok, but some of the actors for the side stories just got on my nerves. Kim Min Jong is also awesome as Lieutenant Ja Myeong. He is a really good actor.

The music is nothing special.

If you like historical dramas, then this is definitely on that you should watch.

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WASFIL is an interesting drama full of action and intrigue with some light romance thrown in. I like the that the women's characters are written as strong and smart. It is what drew me into the drama. I think it is a little predictable, but it is still a well written plot. I also like the cinematography and the way it was directed.

Wang Kai was great as the strong and fair leader, Ji Bai. The leads have great chemistry. Wang Olivia is totally awesome as Xu Xu. She is smart, strong and great at adapting. Plus, she is pretty fearless. I enjoyed her character so much. All the actors are good.

The music is good.

I will probably rewatch this someday.

If you like detective shows with action and a slow romance, then this is the drama for you.

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CATFK is exactly what you would expect from a reverse harem drama. The story is wonderfully cliche and I would have given it a higher score if it had more character depth. I understood each of the guys, but the reason why they act the way they do is pretty lame. I actually like dramas like this that are reminiscent of the gateway dramas like BOF, Hana Yori Dango, and You're Beautiful. Plus, the eye candy is daebak!

Park So Dam as Eun Ha Won saves this drama. She is so adorable, strong and determined. She isn't stupid from the beginning and doesn't get on the nerves like other characters similar to her. I mean I still avoid the girl that played the female lead in BOF. The other actors are good to considering what they have to work with.

I loved the music.

I may rewatch this some day for fun, but I highly doubt it.

If you like reverse harem dramas, then this is one of the best I have seen.

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OMGB is a well written and does not have a common plot. I think the writer did an excellent job showing the difficulties each person has to go through when there is an illness within a family. It is hard on every one and there is a lot of tears and anger, but there are also those moments of laughter and happiness that last a lifetime. I also like that the writer shows that people can change for the better when faced with adversity. I think it is just a little strange because all these swindlers, gangsters, and drunks suddenly change their life around just by knowing Geum Bi.

I wouldn't have given this as high a score it if weren't for Heo Jung Eun as Geum Bi. That little girl is an amazing actress and I enjoyed her character so much. The other actors are good too, but I didn't feel a bit of chemistry between any of them. They all seemed awkward around each other except when with Geum Bi. She is pretty much the star of the show and the reason why I watched and finished it all.

The music is awesome.

I will never rewatch this.

If you like a melodrama with hope, then this is definitely one for you.

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The story is really good and although some people say that the beginning dragged, I didn't think so. I enjoyed all of this kd. The romance between Min Sook and Ban is so cute!!! They are funny and lovable characters.

The actors were all good except Park Soo Jin. What is with her having one expresion for all emotions? No Min Woo was dark, mysterious and sexy as Park Dong Joo. I really enjoyed his part in this KD. I thought LSG and Min Ha had a great chemistry and their romance was "to die for".

The music is really good and appropriate for the scenes.

I would rewatch this in a heartbeat!!! Hope you enjoy!!!

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I'm glad I didn't read the reviews before I watched this drama because some of them are way harsh. So, The Great Seducer isn't epic but it isn't that bad.

The story definitely wavered from the original story, but I didn't find that a bad thing. I don't know why people are surprised by the writing. It is pretty typical teen/young adult angst written drama. I'm more surprised that there was no amnesia. I fully expected it toward the end. Woo Do Hwan as Kwon Shi Hyun was supposed to be the seducer, but Joy as Eun Tae Hee showed him a different kind of relationship that was very seductive in its sincerity. I think that Tae Hee ends up being the great seducer. I liked her character. She was firm in her thoughts and stood up for herself. Moon Ga Young as Choi Soo Ji was just a crazy little thing. Those boys should have reigned her in some or at the very least not started revenge on some guy that she didn't even like, although said guy was a total ass. Kim Min Jae as Lee Se Joo was basically a tool used to carry the story line forward at some points. I didn't really care about his character. I think the flaw in this drama is that I didn't really feel sorry for the the three friends at the end like I think the writer intends. The adults were total scum in this drama for the most part. If they had treated their children with some respect and love, then maybe they wouldn't be so horrible. I guess my problem is that I think some people should have been punished more harshly.

The acting was decent. I'm really tired of people dissing idol actors. Joy did just fine. I think Woo Do Hwan was the best and not just because he is totally cute. He was emotionally appropriate for the scenes. Sometimes people blame the actors for bad acting when it is bad writing and directing. I think that might be the case in this drama because so many people were disappointed in the story line. Moon Ga Young can certainly play crazy well. The other actors were fine also.

I really enjoyed the music.

I will never rewatch this.

Overall, I think it was a fun watch and would recommend it to those who like teen angst dramas.

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