Reviews

a bit draggy but toleratable

story:
except the romance, the main story is rather unusal in a good way. kinda reminds me of korean drama "where stars land"
the romance flows quite good, not too fast not to slow. and not overly done. altough many scenes are a bit repetitive but still acceptable.
i'm not really into modern romance drama but this one is able to make me watching.
i have a habbit of skipping scenes because most of chinese dramas can be really draggy but up to ep 12 i havent skipped one second.

casts and charatcters:
-jiang xiaoning
like most chinese dramas female lead, she is cute and very likable. she's a bit naive but not dumb, very energetic and humble. common protagonist. what i like i most is that she's not clingy. fair xing, the actor for jiang xiaoning, acts very well.

-gu chuan
it's not something new to have a icy cold boss as the male protagonist in a drama. what make this drama's boss is different than usual is that he has a mechanical heart to support his live. that makes the story interesting.
i usually drop ren jia lun's drama because i always think his acting is boring. he always has this same stiff poker face. but this time i can even smile watching him. he's done a great job.

-everyone in this drama can act. they all are perfect for their roles. not to mention the second couple xu and yanyan, they are perfect.
i usually never interested in second couple story but this one i can enjoy watching.


when i first watched this drama i wasnt expecting this good. up to ep 12 i have nothing to complain. i never thought i would be enjoying this.

would i recommend this drama? yes

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This drama is so damn good, i badly need a subtitle for episodes 9 to 12????????????????????NOOOWWWWWWW!!!!!!, This drama was giving me the same feelimg as I watched love O2O, Accidentally in Love, About is Love and other first tier dramas, I would raye this as a star tier to be honest, I relly loved the 1st episode up to the 8th....For first time or new chinese drama watchers, I would recommend this as a "Must Watch Drama" simce the plot won't tire you out especially the ending parts of every episodes, it would left you either curious or thrilled to what would happen in the next scene... The cast are good looking by the way, they are young but suitable for their role, I hope this drama would not left me hanging or end in an open end plot...

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A shame

It's a lovely drama. I binge watched all 4 episodes in one night. You don't even realize there aren't anymore episodes left because it's so heart fluttering. I can feel that episode 5 and the next next few ones are gonna be rather emotional. I got goosebumps by the end of episode 4. I could really sense Minatos feeling and how much of a weight he must have been going around with.

Its such a shame that people only pay attention to their age gap. 10 years really isn't anything and it wouldn't matter either way if they both want it. Minato also scolded himself for finding a minor attractive. The Series doesn't make the relationship between a minor and an adult look normal. They don't romantice it. Obviously they know what they're doing.

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An epic original xianxia, and a beautiful love story with perfect chemistry between the leads

An epic original xianxia, comedic with a dark undertone, and a beautiful love story with perfect chemistry between the leads, both great actors, Totally underserving the bad reviews, which are mostly weird and unsubstantiated …

I can’t fault this xanxia, and I have watched so many I easily get bored …
The story is very original, both serious and balanced with light humorous/comedic parts
with great actors playing characters, no unnecessary secondary plot,
served by beautiful decors, very poetic outdoor sceneries, awesome special effects for the genre … and a great OST
The details are down to the choice of fabric for the actors' costumes, whose patterns and embroideries match their characters...

What a cast of great actors making a perfect team…and serving a great love story
Special mention to the amazing and very versatile female lead, Jing Tian, who was also awesome in Wonderland of Love with Xu Kai and the Legend of Zhuohua with Feng chaofeng (epic Ming Lan). Her acting is flawless.
Zhang Ling He is as usual very good at playing a very ambiguous character, very expressive with his looks and subtle expressions, a great actor.
The way they look at each other when they fall in love is really telling. Contrary to what some wrote, the chemistry is there between these two and it is absolutely heart warming and charming. I recommend watching episode 13 ;-) and in general, the way they look and smile at each other makes you believe they are actually in love

Also, I liked very much the fact that the main leads are not two pairs but 1 pair (note: people looking for skinship and great kids scenes should not watch the xianxia genre, not coded for these),
+ 2 very endearing male characters supporting the main couple …(hence the absence of useless side story to the main plot)

I really don't get the bad reviews... i suspect they didn't fully / really watch the drama

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Hoping for a happy ending!!!

What can i say...i actually have no word to express......but i have to say that....it’s mind blowing......n such a mysterious drama....i really love it......also their acting skills are also mind blowing.....love u all....also can't wait for the last episode......i'm hoping for a good ending ???????????????❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

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Finishing this is a struggle!

Have to finish this drama! Nearly there! But it's such a struggle. Man! They said the writers were changed after episode 12 I think...but the drama was going down hill from a few episodes before that!

This is SUCH a drag! Why drag this out over so many episodes? I'm beyond caring at this point but I need to finish because I just need to complete it.

Why change the main antagonist so many times? The first one was it and so ideal. They could've developed on his story. Like one other reviewer said, I felt like his was more intriguing actually and I was rooting for him. I even forgot his was supposedly evil.

I'm not sure what else to say. I wish there was more demon-hunting and fighting. There was so much going on that the show's premise was an afterthought.

Then they bring in some other dude in the 15th episode to what? Sigh....I'm so annoyed and over it at this point. All of the counters had a backstory that was so poorly executed in showing this to the audience.

Umm...watch it for yourself. I was interested in this because I like the whole gang of superheroes defeating evil storyline. I also like a good underdog plot...but this, this misses the mark completely.

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Only one episode left... I think it's aired but not upload in kissasian....

I will recommend to watch the drama... a simple drama.. Sweet love story...

STORY LINE
Kim Ji woon is a househelper.... who was not only clean the house also clean their mind.. was soooo good to everybody... very caring personality.. he was helping to clean Da young... we're she leave with other to friends Yoon sung Ah nd soo mi.....
Mr Kim help all ladies in the house.... Not only by cleaning.... also he solve many of the personal pbm


Actually I expect little more episode nd story line but it's good....... I like Yoon sung love story with kwon ji..... every character has their own unique style and story...also important..... we can get many house cleaning tips.... so far I can't say how it end... hope it will be good enough

Best friendship... with no love triangle......no negative CHARACTERS....

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I never write any reviews but this time I must, simply because of the fact that this is the first kdrama in a long time that has me on the edge of my seat. The story line is kind of generic with themes such as revenge, family hate, and love overcoming that hate, but there are some very fresh events that keep this drama entertaining. For example we already had a plot twist in the second episode, one that I can guarantee none of you will see either.

As for the acting, dang DO makes a fine crown prince, and his hate and rebellion makes his character so much more interesting. I honestly think his fathers acting pales in comparison just because the crown prince has such a strong character. As for the female lead I'm very neutral, shes not bad nor good, she doesn't really stand out to me that much so I want to see how her character develops.

As for the cinematography, it's top. Good quality and beautiful scenic shots, I gave the music an ok score just because I was so interested in what was going on I didn't even pay attention to the OST, so I don't even remember what was played.

Either way I am definitely going to continue watching this, I can't wait till next week!

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A Historical With A Funny Tone

Rowoon (“Destined with You”) is back onscreen with his next romcom, which happens to be a historical. Starring alongside Cho Yi Hyun, “The Matchmakers” is about two widowers, Shim Jung Woo & Jung Soon Deok, who are pressured by the royal family into marrying three maidens representing the spinster problem in the Joseon dynasty. Both of them have varied personalities, with Jung Soon Deok leading a double life that is closely guarded. The drama relies a lot on the customs and traditions that tied down widows in ancient Joseon. Now, widowers weren’t specifically affected, but Shim Jung Woo suffers because he has a special identity. You can’t question the absurdity of their situations because we are talking about times that were orthodox and fanatical. The first two episodes do a good job of introducing the main characters, as we get a glimpse into their lives. Soon Deok leads an exciting, satisfying one while Jung Wook’s is dull and unfulfilling.

Read the complete article here-

https://kcdramamusings.wordpress.com/2023/11/01/the-matchmakers-first-impressions/

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Awesome a hit

It’s the best I have sen like seo in hui acting is so unique and charming while bo Yeong is like always immersed in the character
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A confused drama

Yes, confused…not confusing. Because this drama acts like it doesn’t know what it wants to be: a comedy or a tragedy. I was so looking forward to this series based on the beautifully edited trailers that had me chuckling at the witty antics of the FL. I knew there would come a shift in tone as the more serious palace matters took precedent, but those usually come towards the end of these types of plots. What I didn’t expect was that this drama was shot in a way that even the scenes that previously had me laughing in the trailer fell with a thud in the actual drama. What was portrayed as cute pranks turned out to be acts of petty cruelty by a FL who isn’t nearly as intelligent as I had hoped for. I’ll give an example:

Minor spoiler here, though it happens in episode 3/4 so not a huge giveaway. Our FL is shocked the man she thought she trusted over everyone would be implicated as the one who poisoned her. We, as the audience, are just slightly surprised UNTIL the backstory is given that his entire family was slaughtered by FL’s father and this man was then made into a eunuch because the FL asked his life be saved and then she shows more “kindness” by offering for him to serve in her palace. Like what?!? And then when it’s revealed he hated her, she’s like “but I saved his life.” How stupid is this character? No, not stupidity - entitlement and completely out-of-touch with normies. This shows up in early episodes with some nasty bullying of the ML. At one point reminding him that he’s just a commoner and that, as a royal, she can take his life whenever she pleases and then this chick turns around and asks the other guy (also a commoner) if he will be her consort after he witnesses and hears her rant. Who would want to marry this and spend their lives catering to - from all he can see - a power tripping harpy?!? And she honestly thinks he’s going to say yes. ? How am I supposed to get on the side of this nasty, bratty character. At this point I’m hoping the ML escapes her claws. But no, he’s mind-bogglingly kind and loyal, which just makes her look even worse.

Who ruined this drama? I honestly put 30% of the blame on the script and the rest on this director. Everything from his direction of acting to the bad editing to the abysmal lack of proper BGM, essential in comedic films. Because the show can be funny. The trailers showed it can be amazing. But the way this director put everything together was just awful. Like imagine the plot of How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days but shot with the tone and intensity of Schindler’s List. Ugh!

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Great start, but dwindles fast.

First of all I would like to note I love Zhang in this drama. His acting and his presence is absolutely great. This story has a great start w Buqi and uncle and then as it progressed it became very tedious and almost unbelievable. You are hoping the ML is not really falling in love with his sister. ......???? Not good. ?. Then finally it's clarified , but then many many EPS without Zhang n Buqi even together. I found myself not interested at all in the Dr. coming in and didn't even like his character. Not honorable and a Dr. ?? Boo. Not so believable and Buqi is not that gorgeous. Lol although I liked this actress immensely for her spirit and positive energy. If this has a bad ending as I'm not done I ll be quite disappointed because I think the writer or the series people took a bad turn in not doing justice to a story line that could have been super great. But I'm not into tragedy and overly romantic downers in my dramas. Give me a great ending especially if I m watching through more than 30 episodes... its like killing the dog in the end. ? ANYWAY I will look to watch more of Zhang in his dramas and movies, etc. as I really like his acting. I m beginning to note a tedious drama line playing out regarding romance in some of these dramas and I just have to say don't wear me out or kill me over a simple romance. Lol. I love romance but if drug out to point of misery Im over it and looking for a new series before the present one ends if so tedious. Im not even sure I can get through this one now because if Buqi ends up w this Dr. I will be like well there ya go beggar child gets loser husband and didn't learn anything in life ... not even how to protect herself. Tragedy.
Will have to move on. I do like all the actors in this series. They are really good and Mo mom was very believable... bad mom .. lol .. ?. Mo son was a big let down tho. Anyway over all I seeing a big benefit of shorter dramas like 30 EPS as storylines seem to be much tighter and genuine.

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A Racist Show that Makes no Apologies about it

I can't believe it's 2021 and yet racism is so prevalent. "You look like a Filipina maid." If that sentence isn't blatant racism then I don't know what is. I have been patronizing Chinese novels and shows and I see this. Omg, I can't believe that no one even bothered to apologize for this. I feel like the insult is normal for them. Is racism normal so much that you can casually just say it in a recorded show without hesitation? Shows exactly the attitude of the person responsible for this show is. It also shows the reality that even in the modern 2021 world racism is still blatantly broadcasted in a regular show.

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