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I have a bad feeling about Nan Xu Yue, but hopefully I'm just paranoid.

I decided to watch this on a whim (haven't seen the trailer, wasn't impressed by the synopsis, don't care about any of these actors) but I'm enjoying it quite a bit. Fingers crossed for it to stay this good!

Shin Ha Kyun was amazing, we all know he's a great actor, but I was blown away by Kim Young Kwang who played Seo Do Yeong. He has such a menacing aura and he portrayed that role so well.

I find it funny how a lot of BL fans see BL in every bromance drama, and when you give them actual BL they complain it's not BL enough 😶

You're welcome! This is my favourite drama so I'm always happy to help and answer questions 😊

In the novel, WWX loses his original body and returns in MXY's body, which changes his appearance. However, in this drama adaptation, WWX retains his original body, which is why he wears a mask to prevent those from his past from recognizing him. Despite the mask, LWJ is able to identify him through the song he plays. Other characters recognise him when he takes off his mask.

It will be explained later, but in the case you still want to know:









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He never loved his mother. He had another woman he loved but couldn't marry (it will be explained why) so even though the marriage with Song Mo's mother brought him wealth and success he was full of resentment. He stayed in contact with the woman he loved and got a child with her years later & that child is Song Han. He swapped the second child he got with Song Mo's mother with Song Han, so Song Mo's mother always believed Song Han was her biological son. He hated Song Mo because he hated his mother and her clan, and since Song Mo as his first born was supposed to inherit all of his titles and wealth, he wanted to remove him and clear the way for Song Han who was the son he got with the woman he loved his entire life.

They're not a downgrade, but if I had to pick, I liked the first episode the most. The story progresses well and stays consistently good, though I don't think there are many standout scenes. For example, in LLTG, the moment when Ling Buyi kills his uncle was the peak for me, I rewatched it multiple times. This drama doesn't have a "peak" like that. That being said, it still has some interesting moments and badass scenes, and I enjoyed it overall. If you liked episodes 3 and 4, you'll probably enjoy the rest, as they share more in common with the later episodes than with the first one.

I can't say it's the best drama of 2024 because I haven't watched many dramas from this year. I either didn't like the actors or the premise didn't sound interesting enough.

Dunno, if you don't like the first two episodes you may as well drop it. My favourite episode is ep. 1 so I can't relate, but there is no need to force yourself to watch something just because others like it.

This feels like a typical Korean romantic comedy with fantasy elements, something I've seen numerous times before. While it's not bad, it doesn't offer anything particularly fresh or original. It relies heavily on familiar tropes and clichés.

If you're new to K-Dramas or haven't watched many from this genre, you'll likely enjoy it. I probably would have, seeing how it has that classic K-Drama charm that drew me to the genre initially. However, for those who are more familiar with older dramas of this type, it may come off as predictable and unoriginal.

7.5/10 from me. Couple of years ago I probably would've rated it higher.

It's kinda funny how it took her 14 episodes to realise that he's an actual demon who sends people to hell. With that being said, I wish he was more demonic. It would've been more interesting if the contrast between his demonic and human nature was more highlighted and if we were able to see him slowly getting his humanity back after meeting her. The way it is, it never actually felt like he was a demon. But then again, this is a rom-com so I may be asking for too much 🤣

I wouldn't really call him good, but he's not the villain. His decisions led to other characters becoming villains.

Same characters, MZY's character goes back in the past when they were kids to change their future, so their adult versions are quite different from their first life.

Yeah, her life was tragic too. It reminds me of a quote I've seen somewhere, though I don't remember where, that says a woman's life, whether good or bad, is determined by her choice of husband. This is especially true in historical dramas, and I guess Ming's fate was sealed the moment she chose the 'wrong' man.

But then again, I think most characters in this drama are victims, one way or another. The empress, who is basically the main villain, also had a good reason to do what she did.

LMAO about the cover photo thing. I also hate it. I can't believe there's not a better poster 😩

I also felt bad. He deserved to be punished, but his circumstances were partly the reason why he turned out the way he did. Despite wanting to "help" him, his father ruined his life.

Not really, at least not in any shape that matters. Main leads love each other and there are no misunderstandings between them.

Yeah! Her badassery didn't take anything away from his badassery and I LOVE IT. They shined both together and on their own.

I always knew Li Yunrui was a good looking guy, but this role really showed another side of him. As a general he had such an intense aura, and as a husband he was so soft and kind. Such a perfect combination!

Everyone loves it except me! 😭🤣

Same, I hate it so much. As soon as they start bombarding me with modern concepts that make no sense in the context of the period in which the story is set, I get so annoyed. What's even more annoying is that people seem to LOVE it so I can't even rant openly 🤣

This was such a good drama. It had a consistently nice flow and the progress, and aside from the main couple, I love how they fleshed out supporting characters.

Now, what I loved the most is Song Mo and his and Dou Zhao's relationship! He embodied a balanced, healthy form of masculinity. He was capable, strong and assertive, yet emotionally intelligent and secure in himself. He was confident in his own abilities and achievements, but he valued and supported Dou Zhao's independence and success and relied on her every step of the way. His ambition never overshadowed his respect and honor towards others. Their relationship was built on mutual respect, trust, and equality, where both partners could grow, help each other and flourish together. They were not threatened by each other's strengths, but instead embraced them as part of their shared journey. Such a harmonious and empowering duo!
And I love how they didn't shove this female empowerment aspect in our face, like what New Life Begins did f.ex. (god, I hated that drama), but incorporated it nicely in the story and didn't ruin male characters for the sake of showing how powerful female characters can be. I just love how capable (on their own) and supportive of each other they were and I wish more dramas took this approach.

I'm probably in the minority, but I dislike when historical dramas turn male characters into simps who rely on their wives for everything. Song Mo, however, did become somewhat of a simp for Dou Zhao, yet he never lost the qualities that made him such a badass character.

Also, that grey wig!!! I don't know how many times I replayed the first episode just to watch Song Mo again, again and again. Whoever was responsible for his styling deserves a raise.