Watching this at high speed cause some scenes do get on my nerves. I tot this was a light and warm hearted watch, fit for chinese new year. Instead ones' blood pressure rises from it. Only naming major issues else i would have written a 10page essay. 1. The mother is an awfully written character. Money is her middle name. It takes away any sympathy you hav for her 2. The writing. Making comedy out of domestic violence. Undermining serious issues, the lies, the double standards. 3. Er niang's husband that needed to grow a spine. The irritating gege coming from his mouth. 4. Many characters that are not likable. ML's friends, youngest daughter, etc etc Im skipping to watch kang ning n chai's scenes. Even some part of the writing on their story irks me. Im hoping it corrects itself as it proceeds and I hope to watch Da niang (Shou Hua's) story.
Actually this drama isnt that bad. The leads hav a certain spark. And a supposedly cold wooden ML turna out to be rather flirty in love. Was a quick easy watch
Among the xianxia dramas, this is d only one i would rewatch. From light hearted to emotional scenes, they do it so well. Felt all 3 actors gave their very best in delivering.
The show started off so promising. It was like breath of fresh air with the sibling angle. Unexpectedly heartwarming too. Esp their childhood reveal, sibling reltionship, parents interview. Then once it got pass the midpoint it become so skycastle makjang. Manipulative people finally revealing their face. Sprouting excuses while maintaining smug smile. Unapologetic as they hurt people. It went from a 9.5 to a 6.0. The episode where JW appears, my internal alarm went off. YW's attitude and bodylanguage makes me feel uneasy. Should hav trust my instincts then and stopped watching. Ep 14 onwards was jus stressful to watch.
seing CH use his truth-or-dare question on JW really made me wonder of what they could've been... i don't understand…
I thk the most logical explanation is JW is not physically attracted to CH. JW wanted a mature, care for her oppa and additionaly, she was physically attracted to YW. Thats why she chose him on the first date. YW knows he has the charms, the height and build that women like. Topped that off with his nice guy image, the women arent immune to him.
JS was my least fav participant right from the start (until YW took over that position) for various reasons. 1. He expected return of feelings evytime he spends time and flirt with the ladies. With SS, she was receptive so he was happy. With CA, she wasnt and he was so upset and even whined abt it to JW. 2. Double standards: he said he was the jealous type and called out SS for being friendly, smiley or interacting with other male participants. But he was doing so himself with others. 3. He wanted to match up at the end of the show. But he said hes too busy in his realife to date. So in the end the show was to bolster his male ego, complete the show by being matched off but not necessary start a relationship?
I think everyone in the show after today's truth game has realized YW's true character and if they were serious…
I wish they would put him on the spot too. SS and CA both see this new side of him. But they both didnt want to make it ugly. I understand what CA meant, she wanted to leave with her dignity intact and didnt wanna appear pathethic so in the end she didnt ask the difficult questions. JH suggested to SS to call out YW on their secret date but SS decided against it. So YW gets away with his manipulative behaviour and this facade of being a good guy
Ep15 observation and review on Yongwoo:I am so pissed right now, I could not believe YW would do that to his own…
Hes the most insincere person and how he could blatantly lie to Cho A'S question that he was sincere 100%.. Worse was when he keep using his sister just to strengthen his position with JW. All that nice guy image that he played gallantly, boy this man is both horrible and dangerous.
Wow im literally questioning YW's character aft watching ep 13-15. I had some warning bells ringing earlier when I saw how flirtatious he was with JW during their first date. He made JW felt hes into her too and she was surprise when he didnt text her. That sudden change in SG and all his lengthy reasonings why he has gone from CA to neutral, its all excuses. I thk he's a red flag, the kind women needs to be careful about. N how he made evy women there all so confused in just 2-3days, thats got to be a record
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1. The mother is an awfully written character. Money is her middle name. It takes away any sympathy you hav for her
2. The writing. Making comedy out of domestic violence. Undermining serious issues, the lies, the double standards.
3. Er niang's husband that needed to grow a spine. The irritating gege coming from his mouth.
4. Many characters that are not likable. ML's friends, youngest daughter, etc etc
Im skipping to watch kang ning n chai's scenes. Even some part of the writing on their story irks me.
Im hoping it corrects itself as it proceeds and I hope to watch Da niang (Shou Hua's) story.
Then once it got pass the midpoint it become so skycastle makjang. Manipulative people finally revealing their face. Sprouting excuses while maintaining smug smile. Unapologetic as they hurt people. It went from a 9.5 to a 6.0. The episode where JW appears, my internal alarm went off. YW's attitude and bodylanguage makes me feel uneasy. Should hav trust my instincts then and stopped watching. Ep 14 onwards was jus stressful to watch.
1. He expected return of feelings evytime he spends time and flirt with the ladies. With SS, she was receptive so he was happy. With CA, she wasnt and he was so upset and even whined abt it to JW.
2. Double standards: he said he was the jealous type and called out SS for being friendly, smiley or interacting with other male participants. But he was doing so himself with others.
3. He wanted to match up at the end of the show. But he said hes too busy in his realife to date. So in the end the show was to bolster his male ego, complete the show by being matched off but not necessary start a relationship?
Rewatching
When I fly towards you
Viki : 9.8/10
Dramabeans : 9.3/10
IMDB : 9.1/10
Douban: 8.8/10
Good data buzzworthy: #1 (3 consecutive weeks)
Avg tv viewership: 4.2% (5.8% peak)
On MDL
MDL ratings: 9.2/10
Ranked: #12
Top 100 K drama: #1
# of watchers: 40.1k
Comments: 38.3k
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