you don't think he would massacre the family that raised him? he killed his father without a 2nd thought, then…
It was because he holds no affection for his blood family. He was ousted because of the stepmother and was taken in by the Qiao. They didn't highlight it much here but he grew up with them and he was treated well there. I don't see him as plain evil, specially after his spiel about Lady Youlo and ants. He was shaped by his circumstances. But yes, it's debatable how far gone he was at this point.
I really like this drama but they should have respected the source material of Bi Zhi. What a man he was, his…
I'm on the early chapters of the novel now and I like the intensity of BiZhi's character from the first timeline. Him rising in status to fight Shao and just to dig up Dao's body (not spoiler since this is irrelevant to the tv version). This makes me more interested in his character. But yes, I find drama BiZhi kinda lame and just a one dimensional simp.
Adding my 2cents: I don't hold any particular feelings for DaQiao, but I don't think her reasoning is bad. Morally incorrect but very human. The only dumb part is her thinking Boya will remain safe after Wei falls. They're the next easy target. On the other hand, she's actually quite right with her judgement on Manman's decision. We're only comforted by the fact that we know WeiShao will survive. But in reality, she basically sent her husband on a death mission by pleading him to split his troop to protect Qiao's land. Having to rely again on a promise of reinforcement that might not even arrive. Manman's decision was noble but still very flawed. And, I don't think LiuYan will even immediately massacre the Qiao family who previously sheltered him. Wei could have given up one location to have a chance to regroup all their forces. But anyway, all's well that ends well lol.
I have been a Liu Yuning fan since the Long Ballad and I feel bad whenever people criticize his looks. He's very manly and attractive to me, but I do think his eyebrows are to strong and raised in this one. Wish they softened it a little bit.😩
This one feels like a fever dream. I remember watching this many years back and the only detail I remember is how weird that Ken Zhu plays his father haha. Now that I think of it, I don't even remember if there was a real plot or how the story ended.
My theory so far. FL intentionally approached ML because he's part of her plans on uncovering the mystery about her father's death. Basically she managed to use him before he was able to use her(granddaughter identity). But she ended up loving him for real. I think she has a secret deal with the Yeom family. Also, I believe the cinammon bread was sent as a warning that she doesn't back out from the deal. So yes, she got caught up in a messy situation. And I'm guessing she's also pregnant now with ML's baby, no way 'that scene' isn't intentional.
For a drama I started randomly, I find myself hoping all eps to drop. Honest reasons why I'm hooked 👀: 1) HyungSik looks really fine here! 🔥 hahaha i thought his role in Happiness was his best, but he looks extra fine here with that long hair. 2) I love the angst, that look of longing and betrayal whenever ML and FL see each other. Unlike most viewers, I don't hate the FL at this point. I'm also fine with ML still pining for her as long as he doesn't become lame. But what would put me off is if she'd do stupid stuff to endanger ML. Hope she's a smart one who will help him. 3) First 2 eps are fast paced. I'm worried for the 16episode run though, but let's see.
is the chairman on ML's side or is he going to betray him too?
Chairman is also using him since he knows he's skilled and trustworthy, just so happens Chairman's not as bad as the others. No one is really on ML's side, only people whose interest aligns.
Finally caught up with ep2, it's really going well. However, I think it is not as dark as it initially hinted. There is no romance tag but I think ML and 'FL' would still end up together. There seem to be no other antagonist other than the ex-NIS director and Chairman's son-in-law. From the looks of it, the FL's husband is also kinda innocent weakling and will probably end up being an ally. I wouldn't even be surprised if suddenly plot suggests FL and husband don't sleep together. As mentioned, it doesn't seem that dark, it's more like a battle of wits and action series.
I'm guessing the girl approached him intentionally but also ended up loving him for real. It's so messy, but I hope he doesn't get weak because of the girl. Do that revenge properly!
As someone who's very picky with dramas, I really like this one. Not with the same intensity as I've liked L&P, but this one is actually also good. I guess I gravitate toward the depressed girlies and mature stories. I like both the FL and ML, the story is slow and steady and no massive plot but the characters are what makes me stay. I symphatize with YiFan, life made her emotionally distant and do not know how to reciprocate/react when people treat her well. She questions why, and it's genuine, wonder if she's deserving of it. SangYan complements her, I like that he's affectionate but very subtle with it. He understands her well and knows her boundaries and that she will feel burdened if he push his feelings too much. All independent strong girlies need a SangYan 🥹 One that doesn't suffocate you with 'kindness and affection' but knows how to support you in subtle ways that don't make you feel weak or dependent.
Confession (and pls don't hate), I dropped Hidden Love because I found it cringey, which is my most common issue with modern cdramas. But this one is really good (done with ep1), I love the mature vibes and angst lol It reminded me of Lighter and Princess which I absolutely love. And that made me really excited how this story would unfold now. I guess it's a good thing I wasn't attached to HL and can experience SangYan's story without any comparison.
I don't see him as plain evil, specially after his spiel about Lady Youlo and ants. He was shaped by his circumstances.
But yes, it's debatable how far gone he was at this point.
But yes, I find drama BiZhi kinda lame and just a one dimensional simp.
I don't hold any particular feelings for DaQiao, but I don't think her reasoning is bad. Morally incorrect but very human. The only dumb part is her thinking Boya will remain safe after Wei falls. They're the next easy target.
On the other hand, she's actually quite right with her judgement on Manman's decision.
We're only comforted by the fact that we know WeiShao will survive. But in reality, she basically sent her husband on a death mission by pleading him to split his troop to protect Qiao's land. Having to rely again on a promise of reinforcement that might not even arrive. Manman's decision was noble but still very flawed. And, I don't think LiuYan will even immediately massacre the Qiao family who previously sheltered him. Wei could have given up one location to have a chance to regroup all their forces.
But anyway, all's well that ends well lol.
SKor is killing it with the recent non-romance series.
I remember watching this many years back and the only detail I remember is how weird that Ken Zhu plays his father haha.
Now that I think of it, I don't even remember if there was a real plot or how the story ended.
FL intentionally approached ML because he's part of her plans on uncovering the mystery about her father's death. Basically she managed to use him before he was able to use her(granddaughter identity). But she ended up loving him for real. I think she has a secret deal with the Yeom family.
Also, I believe the cinammon bread was sent as a warning that she doesn't back out from the deal.
So yes, she got caught up in a messy situation.
And I'm guessing she's also pregnant now with ML's baby, no way 'that scene' isn't intentional.
Honest reasons why I'm hooked 👀:
1) HyungSik looks really fine here! 🔥 hahaha i thought his role in Happiness was his best, but he looks extra fine here with that long hair.
2) I love the angst, that look of longing and betrayal whenever ML and FL see each other. Unlike most viewers, I don't hate the FL at this point. I'm also fine with ML still pining for her as long as he doesn't become lame. But what would put me off is if she'd do stupid stuff to endanger ML. Hope she's a smart one who will help him.
3) First 2 eps are fast paced. I'm worried for the 16episode run though, but let's see.
Can't believe they waster big name actors on this one.
However, I think it is not as dark as it initially hinted.
There is no romance tag but I think ML and 'FL' would still end up together. There seem to be no other antagonist other than the ex-NIS director and Chairman's son-in-law.
From the looks of it, the FL's husband is also kinda innocent weakling and will probably end up being an ally. I wouldn't even be surprised if suddenly plot suggests FL and husband don't sleep together. As mentioned, it doesn't seem that dark, it's more like a battle of wits and action series.
It's so messy, but I hope he doesn't get weak because of the girl.
Do that revenge properly!
I guess I gravitate toward the depressed girlies and mature stories. I like both the FL and ML, the story is slow and steady and no massive plot but the characters are what makes me stay.
I symphatize with YiFan, life made her emotionally distant and do not know how to reciprocate/react when people treat her well. She questions why, and it's genuine, wonder if she's deserving of it.
SangYan complements her, I like that he's affectionate but very subtle with it. He understands her well and knows her boundaries and that she will feel burdened if he push his feelings too much.
All independent strong girlies need a SangYan 🥹
One that doesn't suffocate you with 'kindness and affection' but knows how to support you in subtle ways that don't make you feel weak or dependent.
But this one is really good (done with ep1), I love the mature vibes and angst lol
It reminded me of Lighter and Princess which I absolutely love. And that made me really excited how this story would unfold now.
I guess it's a good thing I wasn't attached to HL and can experience SangYan's story without any comparison.