This has got to be my most favorite Chinese drama ever. Still watching it after so many times. ZLS is the best for this role. The director is amazing in bringing the novel to life. Well done!
Forgiveness, maturity, insecurity, love, abandonment --- may take a lifetime to learn.
We need to separate fiction from reality here. Acting in a show does not equate to a real-life relationship, and…
Yes, I already stopped watching and gave reviews. But I saw a lot misinformation on both sides so I posted it. Please research on why it's inappropriate to cast minors with mature actors. It's not about mixing reality with drama.
FACTS instead of speculations: (PLEASE DON'T use profanity, nasty comments, you will be BLOCKED.) AGAIN, I am not judging anyone. Please enjoy your show. For people who say that the laws are for REAL relationship, not acting, if you are interested, you can research further what's the harm in casting minors and older actors in romantic relationships. There are age power dynamics/relationships between older actors and minor actors. This has happened in real life acting environment. Abusers have been prosecuted/blacklisted. I am not saying it's happening here. But it's a scenario where it can happen.
According to Article 17 of the Civil Code of the People's Republic of China, a natural person aged 18 or above is an adult, while anyone under 18 is a MINOR. "The age of consent for sexual activity is 14 years, with certain exceptions for sexual activity between MINORS."
Marriage Age (20/22): Adulthood does not automatically grant marriage rights. The legal marriage age in China is 20 for women and 22 for men
Lead actress Ai Mi (艾米) turned 17 years old during the first week of filming.Her specific age breakdown throughout the production schedule includes:Filming Start (July 15, 2025): She began filming at 17 years old (having celebrated her 17th birthday just two days prior on July 13, 2008).Filming Wrap (November 5, 2025): She was still 17 years old when principal photography officially concluded.Because she was a minor playing opposite 28-year-old actor Hou Minghao (Neo Hou), the production minimized romantic physical contact. According to early statements from the production crew and viewers tracking the project, the storyline focused on political alliance and mutual affection rather than explicit romantic intimacy or kissing scenes.
When a real 17-year-old actress is cast opposite a significantly older adult actor, it creates concerns, even if they are playing fictional characters.Power Dynamics: A minor working with a popular ML actor faces a imbalance of power. This can make it difficult for the minor to voice discomfort during romantic or intimate scenes.
I did see 3 eps of the drama. It's an engaging story, but I decided to stop, especially when the 2nd ML (30 yrs old) shows up. I think ultimately, it's the way the FL looks. She has a lot more makeup on compared to when she was younger. She's amazing beautiful but next to the older actors, she still looks very young. It's not believable for me.
I feel the age of the FL is too young. She's only 17, which is considered underage in my country. And to be with a 28 years old ML feels strange. He is not old but when next to her, he seems much older. Very conflicted about this drama because she looks like a teenager - she is a teenage.
Also maybe I have seen the FL in so many minor roles, she doesn't have the look of a main female lead in the trailer. She looks too young and innocent compare to ML
This is just my opinion - so don't attack. No, I will not watch it if I don't feel it's appropriate.
Well, well, I think the ending is the most appropriate ending for Chae Hwa Yeong. I don't think any other ending is good for her because she simply never regretted killing anyone. Putting her in prison alone is not going to do her any good because the remorse was never there. And death is too light of a punishment for her.
It has been nice to meet everyone here. Hope to see you all in another Kdrama. I am going to limit myself to short dramas from now on. But if you see anything similar to this twin drama, count me in, send me a dm so I can watch it too.
As predicted ... JHO and Mom in a showdown. Poetic justice! At this rate, I don't think there's anything else that makes the mom suffer more than this. Tmr is the end. I feel it was a decent drama only because it was better than the one I saw before: Graceful Liar
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Forgiveness, maturity, insecurity, love, abandonment --- may take a lifetime to learn.
According to Article 17 of the Civil Code of the People's Republic of China, a natural person aged 18 or above is an adult, while anyone under 18 is a MINOR. "The age of consent for sexual activity is 14 years, with certain exceptions for sexual activity between MINORS."
https://globalchildexploitationpolicy.org/legal-summaries/china
Marriage Age (20/22): Adulthood does not automatically grant marriage rights. The legal marriage age in China is 20 for women and 22 for men
Lead actress Ai Mi (艾米) turned 17 years old during the first week of filming.Her specific age breakdown throughout the production schedule includes:Filming Start (July 15, 2025): She began filming at 17 years old (having celebrated her 17th birthday just two days prior on July 13, 2008).Filming Wrap (November 5, 2025): She was still 17 years old when principal photography officially concluded.Because she was a minor playing opposite 28-year-old actor Hou Minghao (Neo Hou), the production minimized romantic physical contact. According to early statements from the production crew and viewers tracking the project, the storyline focused on political alliance and mutual affection rather than explicit romantic intimacy or kissing scenes.
When a real 17-year-old actress is cast opposite a significantly older adult actor, it creates concerns, even if they are playing fictional characters.Power Dynamics: A minor working with a popular ML actor faces a imbalance of power. This can make it difficult for the minor to voice discomfort during romantic or intimate scenes.
I did see 3 eps of the drama. It's an engaging story, but I decided to stop, especially when the 2nd ML (30 yrs old) shows up. I think ultimately, it's the way the FL looks. She has a lot more makeup on compared to when she was younger. She's amazing beautiful but next to the older actors, she still looks very young. It's not believable for me.
Wishing everyone a good show!
Very conflicted about this drama because she looks like a teenager - she is a teenage.
Also maybe I have seen the FL in so many minor roles, she doesn't have the look of a main female lead in the trailer. She looks too young and innocent compare to ML
This is just my opinion - so don't attack. No, I will not watch it if I don't feel it's appropriate.
It has been nice to meet everyone here. Hope to see you all in another Kdrama. I am going to limit myself to short dramas from now on. But if you see anything similar to this twin drama, count me in, send me a dm so I can watch it too.