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I honestly didn’t expect to love Romance Scammer this much

The story itself is really good, but I do feel like it needed more time or a few more episodes to fully flesh everything out. There were moments that deserved deeper development, and you can tell the potential was there for something even bigger.

That said, it’s still one of the best series I’ve seen this year.

I’ll admit, I completely misjudged Junior and Mark — their performances were actually impressive and added so much depth to the story.

And of course, my biases OhmPoon… they really carried the emotional weight and made the whole experience even more enjoyable.

Overall, a solid watch that deserved more recognition.

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Good

Really liked this. Park Sung Woong delivered, as usual. His roles always add depth and range as an actor. Huh Joon Ho, incredibly believable. The action kept the story moving when it needed the little push. The ml friendship had chemistry that really clicked. I actually felt sad when the inevitable happened along the way. Their naïve honesty against the corruption, unbelievable but very cute and interesting to see. I didn't expect the humor to land as much as it did. Sad that Sae Ron didn't stick around. She was very good here.

I would definitely recommend this to be watched.

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DUANG WITH YOU AND THE AMAZING ACTING AND CREW

Duang with you is just stupidly fun and awesome. I’m not really good with words, so I don’t know how to properly explain just how good this series is—ahhhhh. It’s the kind of story that pulls you in without you even realizing it, and before you know it, you’re already attached to the characters and everything they’re going through. Every episode just leaves me wanting more, and I keep thinking about it even after it’s over. The emotions, the chemistry, and the little details make it feel so real and special.
I really hope Domundi gives this a special chapter because it honestly deserves it. There’s still so much I want to see—more moments, more interactions, and maybe even deeper scenes that show their growth and connection. This series isn’t just entertaining; it’s something that stays with you, and I think a special chapter would make fans like me so happy.

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What We Choose Not to Take

I rewatched this on Netflix recently, and it immediately took me back to those wuxia movies I used to watch with my dad. Half asleep, half understanding the plot, but fully absorbed in the feeling. That slightly dreamy, slightly melancholic atmosphere that sticks even when the details fade, firmly rooted in a different era of filmmaking.

Coming back to it now, I understand the story much better, but strangely, it still works in much the same way. It’s less about what happens, and more about what stays with you afterward.

The setup is pretty simple. Li Mu Bai, a legendary swordsman, decides he’s done with the martial world and asks Shu Lien to deliver his sword, the Green Destiny, as a kind of final goodbye. Of course, that doesn’t go as planned; the sword gets stolen, and suddenly this quiet exit turns into a chase that pulls everyone back into a world they were trying to leave behind.

That’s where Jen (Yu Jiaolong) comes in.

At first, she comes across as the familiar restless noble girl, dissatisfied with the life arranged for her. But the more you watch, the more it becomes clear that her struggle isn’t just about restriction, it’s about direction. She’s highly skilled, trained in secret, capable in ways she shouldn’t be, but that ability doesn’t stabilize her. If anything, it pushes her further off balance. It’s like giving someone wings before they’ve learned where to land.

Her dynamic with Shu Lien is one of the most interesting parts. Shu Lien sees right through her, sees both the potential and the recklessness, and tries, in her own way, to guide her. But Jen doesn’t want guidance. She wants freedom, without limits, without consequences. And the film keeps quietly asking: what does that kind of freedom even look like?

Meanwhile, there’s this entire undercurrent with Jade Fox, Jen’s mentor, who represents something darker: bitterness, resentment, someone who was shut out of the martial world and never really moved past it. You start to see how Jen could easily end up the same way, just with better sword skills.

And then there’s Li Mu Bai and Shu Lien.

Their story almost seems like it belongs to a different movie: quieter, older, heavier. They’ve known each other for years, clearly care about each other, and yet nothing ever happens. Not because it couldn’t, but because they chose not to. Honor, loyalty, timing, whatever it is, they let it pass. Watching their relationship feels like looking at a road not taken for too long.

The action reflects all of this rather than distracting from it. The rooftop chase feels like Jen testing how far she can push her freedom. The famous bamboo forest scene isn’t just visually striking—it plays out almost like a conversation neither side knows how to resolve. Shu Lien stays grounded, controlled, rooted. Jen moves like she doesn’t want to be held by anything at all. It’s less about who wins and more about what each of them represents.

And then the ending.

Jen goes to Wudang Mountain with Lo, the one person who represents a different kind of life for her: simpler, maybe more honest. He tells her that story again, about the man who jumped off the mountain and had his wish granted because he believed. And she just… jumps.

And that moment can mean a lot of things. Maybe she believes in the legend. Maybe she wants freedom in the only way she can define it. Or maybe she’s just tired of not belonging anywhere: too wild for one world, too constrained for another. It doesn’t feel like a triumphant ending, and it's not meant to be. It feels more like someone finally letting go, even if we don’t know what that leads to.

What stood out to me most on rewatch is how little the film insists on anything. It doesn’t guide you through every emotion or spell out its themes. It leaves space, but that space can also create distance. Some moments feel intentionally understated, while others feel just out of reach, especially if you’re looking for a more direct emotional connection. Like a conversation that ends without a clear conclusion, but stays in your head anyway. The movie doesn’t meet you halfway; you have to go to it, and not every viewer will respond to that approach.

Visually, it holds up effortlessly. It’s more like it doesn’t age because it never tried to look trendy in the first place. Natural light, real movement, no over-processing. it feels closer to something you remember than something you just watched.

A strong 8.5 upped up to a 9, not just for the fantasic action or the layered story, but for the way it lingers around questions of choice, consequence, and what people leave undone.

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i watch meteor graden and f4 tailand

first of all i watch meteor garden before this drama and after watching this you can say that meteor garden is way better than this. i have to say that meteor garden has more episodes but, is more catchy and the istory doesnt feel that heavy to watch. eventhought f4 Tailand is BETTER than this. when i watch this drama, i was skipping parts of it because it was Boring me.


if you want to see this drama before, watch it.

i think that the problem of skipping parts, get bored and more, was because i watch meteor graden and f4 tailand before, but this doesnt mean that this drama isnt good. the real problem, was that my first boy over flowers was meteor graden the chinese. this mean that because meteor garden was more modern, it felt heavier to me watch boys over flowers.

and to finish, if it works for you, i will leave a rakinf of every boys over flowers diwn here.


1.- Meteor graden (chinese, the protagonist are daoming si and shancai)

2.- f4 tailand (the protagonist are gorya and tyme)

3.- Hana Yori Dango (japanese, the protagonist are domyoji tsukasa and makino tsukushi)

4.- Boys over flowers (corean, the protagonist are jumpyo and jandi)

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Unexpectedly good

I usually don't prefer to watch prequels after having seen the "sequel" so I've been holding off on this one for a while. Even the Americanized name isn't the most appealing. But I have to say that this one may be the best one of the three. It makes me almost want to re-watch the The Blood of Youth.

For me, the growth of the relationships between everyone in this one was done much better than the sequel. The bonds felt much more natural and believable but in turn, the pacing ends up slower than The Blood of Youth. I didn't bother trying to tick and tie every event between the two series because this just isn't one of those that is meant to be that detailed. They did a good enough job letting me appreciate going "oh hey.. that's the younger version of that character". The standouts in this series for me were definitely Master Li and the ninth prince. I've come across the actor for the ninth prince a few times in other series and he really has a great look for either a protagonist or antagonist role. The scene with Master Li just breezing through his attempted assassinations is pretty epic as well. Then there's Ye Ding Zhi and his tragic life. I'm glad that despite his best friend having grown up in such a different lifestyle of privilege, was ultimately the one who stayed true to him.

My only qualm with the story is how too much is revolved around the females. I'm not against sacrificing for the love of your life but the men really did give up way more than the females did. As for Ye Ding Zhi's love, she was really undeserving for just sitting around waiting to be saved. And because both men were obsessed with this one woman, the war was eventually triggered. The blame lies with the king because he has the greater responsibility in considering the lives of his citizens.

Finally, after having watched all three related series, I don't think they did Blood River justice. While it was also enjoyable, it just doesn't tie as well into the overall universe.

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I liked the first season, but compared to that, this one didn’t really live up to expectations. It was just okay. I was hoping they’d explore Ho Jae’s backstory more, but they didn’t show much at all. The story basically jumped from Jang Tae-sang to Ho Jae (his new name) without explaining what happened in between, like how he ended up in Jeonseung Biotech. That part felt rushed and a bit disappointing.

Honestly, it could’ve been more interesting if the original main character had died and a completely new character was introduced—still played by the same actor, but with a fresh backstory. That would’ve added something new to the story, but unfortunately, they didn’t go that route. The story could’ve ended perfectly with the first season, and that would have been amazing, but instead it feels like they just dragged it forward without a strong reason. The ending here didn’t really feel like a proper conclusion either—the story still isn’t finished.

Overall, I didn’t enjoy this season as much as the first one.

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It's magical and funny kinda gives off old children's movie vibes but the editing issues are obvious

I was kinda expecting this to be on the serious romance side like "goblin" or "my demon" or "my love from another side". Ngl jeff's outfit bothered me for a while😆😆 in the 1st ep. I was bro he's an alien why he dressed like a sky kids villain. The explanation helped a lot.

The drama will remind you of old children's movies like spy kids, charlie and the chocolate factory kind. I really liked the graphics and visuals and all the magic going on. Unfortunately it's not subbed yet and the drama is in Thai, Korean and English. I can understand english and korean but thai is a problem for me so I'm gonna rewatch once subbed.

The aliens costume was not my favorite but i did like Raon's minions. They're adorable 🤭🤭

My fav character soo far would be princess. I also have a new ship which i think is gonna sail i.e. the princess and the police

When he said "Why can't a man be a princess? If you're handsome you're a prince, if you're pretty you're a princess. Like me... Well you're... definitely a prince *wink*" kyaaaaaaaa i love him i love him i love him❤️❤️❤️ just please don't be wicked.

Overall 2 episodes in and i think i like it. Hope the actors get paid for this though cz it's unfair.

Gonna update my review after i finish once and after watching with subs once again. Until then ciao

Edit: finished the drama. It is really not a serious one, more like a children's movie than a BL. We get 1 kiss which was just lips touching😆. I feel it could be a lot better if it was released back then with proper music and editing cz it's pretty obvious that they had a bunch of clips that the editing team tried their best to join without any creativity.

For the first time in my entire life have i seen a human leave earth for their partner. That was new and unexpected. I liked all the couples. CopPrincess being my fav although they barely get 30 mins in the series. I feel the series was okay, not the best. You won't miss out if you don't watch it. It's not everyone's cup of tea and the trailer and series are totally different 😆😆 not once did i see Raon in normal cloths.

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I honestly didn’t expect JJ to match the level of performance that James brought to the character, but he completely proved me wrong. From the very beginning, JJ delivered a natural and convincing portrayal that made it easy to get immersed in the story. He didn’t just act out the role—he truly understood it. Every expression and emotion felt genuine, showing how much effort he put into bringing the character to life. Instead of trying to imitate anyone, JJ made the role his own, and that really stood out.
As the story progressed, his performance became even stronger and more impactful. He added depth to Klao/Nakhun, making the character feel real and relatable. His emotional scenes were especially impressive...they felt raw, sincere, and deeply moving. You could clearly see the growth in his acting, and it made every moment more engaging to watch. His screen presence and chemistry also played a big role in making the story more enjoyable and memorable.
What I appreciated the most was how JJ connected with the audience. He made it easy to feel every emotion his character went through, whether it was happiness, pain, or love. By the end, I wasn’t comparing him to anyone anymore... I was simply enjoying his performance for what it was. JJ truly proved that he was the perfect choice for the role of Klao/Nakhun, and his performance left a strong impression on me. Overall, I really loved watching him and felt that he did complete justice to the character .... Lots of love to Netjj ❤️🫶

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jade stays with you

there’s something really comforting about how pursuit of jade begins. the first half feels soft and grounded, like you’re just sitting in lin’an watching everyday life unfold. fan changyu working as a butcher, yan zheng staying by her side as the matrilocal husband, their routine isn’t anything grand but it feels full. the tone leans bright, warm, almost cozy, and the humor lands so naturally. it’s the kind of opening that pulls you in quietly, until you realize you’re already attached

visually, it’s just as strong. the cinematography is honestly one of its biggest wins. every frame feels intentional, like the director knew exactly what they wanted. the angles, the lighting, the composition, it all works without trying too hard. nothing feels wasted. it’s the kind of drama where you catch yourself pausing just to sit with a shot a little longer

then the shift happens. the second half pulls you into politics and war, and suddenly everything feels colder. not in a bad way, just heavier. the drama keeps some of its humor, which helps balance the tension, but the romance starts to feel quieter. early on, it makes sense, their relationship begins with obligation before love. but later, you can’t help but want more of them. they’re so natural, so easy to love, that you start wishing for more softness, more small moments, more time where things are allowed to just slow down and breathe

and yeah, it really does feel like it needed more episodes. the ending moves too fast, like it’s trying to close everything before you’re ready to let go. the resolution of the conflict comes and goes so quickly that you don’t really get to sit with what it all meant after. some characters slip out of the narrative without proper closure, which leaves the world feeling slightly unfinished. you notice it most with characters like counselor gongsun yin and princess royal qi shu, who don’t appear in the end at all, leaving their stories hanging

but even with that, it’s hard not to love this drama. the relationships carry it. not just the romance, but the friendships, the loyalty, the way people grow alongside each other. you end up caring about everyone, from the leads to the side characters, and that kind of attachment lingers. it’s the kind of story that stays with you, the kind that makes everything you watch after feel a little emptier

qi min and yi qianqian leave one of the deepest marks. their dynamic is messy, intense, and emotionally raw in a way that’s hard to shake. there’s something about how deeply he feels, even when it turns destructive, that just hits. that line about loving her so much he hopes they never meet again in another life . . . it lingers. it’s not a healthy love, not even close, but it’s painfully human. it makes you wonder if a kinder life might have changed everything for both of them

this drama doesn’t just tell a story, it leaves something behind. you get attached without realizing it, and by the time it ends, it already feels like you’ve spent too little time with them. and when it’s over, what lingers isn’t just the story, it’s the feeling of missing them, like you weren’t quite ready to let go

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Xu Kai’s Best work yet - gripping and intense the kind that makes history

Despite the veteran powerhouse actors crowing this delightful offering, it’s Xu Kai that stands out in this brilliant production. The story is gripping the treatment is perfect and the casting is a dream. It’s hard. It’s gritty and it’s painful. He is not the heartthrob hero this time. He is so wrong and yet so right. You empathise with him despite everything he is doing because his eyes tell a story of love, suffering and desperation. It’s perfect. His villainousness is perfectly balanced with his fragility and determination. It’s a treat to watch this wonderful work where the actor known for his smooth looks and model appearance has willingly forgone the polish of glamour for a hard hitting role. It could have gone either way. But this is one villain we will all love because somehow his story means more than morality itself. His father’s stark high moral character in the drama is a perfect foil for his flawed broken person. His weakness and actions seem superfluous despite how wrong they are. Because the audience is still cheering him on. For once, waiting for the good guys to fail. What a treat! And definitely not to be missed. I’m hooked and I know I’ll watch it again. Every episode was a gift. You start with trepidation- anxious whether the 2 leads will miraculously come out the other end as winners. But this is so real that all that hope is dashed in the wake of facts and real life. It feels wrong to support the ambiguity of Xu Kai's Chen Hui. But you support him anyways. He is chilling and thorough. But still so vulnerable and human. Can’t say enough about how well the layers and complexity of the character has been portrayed. I also can’t understand the low ratings. Are some viewers retarded?

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A fun watch if you don't take it too seriously

I wanted to watch this show for Mark to be honest. I love him so I wanted to check it out. I did really enjoy this show. It's a really fun watch. I think the humor is really good, the chemistry between the main four is excellent, and the story is decent.

I loved the relationship between the main four, especially during the last episode you can see much they've all grown to love each other. The different friendships between them all was really nice to see and very enjoyable. The two couples were enjoyable to watch as well and had fantastic chemistry with each other. The costuming was pretty and the sets were nice as well. The first wedding was absolutely stunning! The finale wedding was beautiful too. I loved seeing how they all talked about marriage and the future as well. I feel like in romances most times it's just "you date to get married" and I know they all do get married in the end, but it was nice to hear them talk about how it's okay to just be together forever without marriage as well.

I have to give a shoutout to Mark's acting, especially in the scenes finding out about the scam and those next scenes following. You could really feel the true heartbreak and betrayal from him. I love when an actor can say 100 hundred words just with their eyes and he is one of those actors. Absolutely love him!

I will say I think where my complaints are with this show is so quickly everyone got over everything. Something quite big would happen and we'd spend like no time on it before moving on.

Examples:
1. U's mom took so much money from him and we just kind of went past that pretty quickly. I know it wasn't really his money to begin with but still. You could say for this he's just used it though so I get why this one might not be a big deal for him.
2. The whole point of the show...the scammers. They were forgiven way too easily. The scenes we did get of the couples being broken up and North and Pai being upset about it were good, especially Pai's. Mark's acting really made those scenes. That being said, it felt like they'd give you this emotional scene and immediately follow it up with something goofy which almost took away from seriousness of what just happened (like the whole gecko thing). Personally, I just would've never gone back to U or Tim after doing what they did, especially Tim, but this is a romance, so I understand and knew they'd get back together which is fine, I just wish they would've been split longer and faced more consequences.
3. The grandpa straight up disowned North and Pai, left them on the street with nothing but the clothes on their backs, but we forgave him just because he gave the stuff back? Absolutely not. They just didn't seem to be upset with him at all. And why was the grandpa even mad at them in the first place? It's not their fault they were scammed, especially with the Pai and Tim situation. The grandpa has met Tim several times, I'm sure he did a background check on the man and everything, and he didn't catch it either so why just get mad and disown Pai because of that. I hated the grandfather after how he handled all that.

Some other things are that it just seemed like a lot of actual plots was put on the back burner. Like the whole reason Tim wanted to scam Pai in the first place was because he owed a lot of money to people (loan sharks I'm assuming), and because he wanted to bring his parents back...other than when we first found out Tim owed those people money, we never heard about it again until we saw a quick scene of him handing over a check in the finale. And when we met his parents, they said they didn't even want to come back and made him sell the house anyways.


Overall, I did enjoy the show and looked forward to the new episode every week. Was the show great? No, but it was fine. I think if you don't take the plot too seriously and just simply enjoy the couples and the jokes, you'll enjoy it a lot t

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GJM trap all over again, fall at your own risk!

Plot premise is good, but the execution!!

First of all, I’m an enjoyer of My Journey to You and a dropper of Fangs of Fortune, and I think that already describes my expectations for this drama. I knew about all the controversies surrounding GJM, and honestly, I already expected to hate this drama even before it aired (but still ended up watching it anyway… wtf 😭).

I watched the first 7 episodes in one sitting when only 15-16 episodes were out. Then I decided to pause because I knew the ending wasn’t going to be good. But eventually, I picked it up again, continued until episode 20, and then binge-watched the rest once the express package was released. I just couldn’t bring myself to give it a 9/10 because the drama is simply… disappointing.

It is a draining drama. It’s exhausting… Honestly, I don’t even know why I put myself through this misery, hoping for the impossible lol. But I would still recommend it, with LOTS of notes.

What I love:

I love the acting, especially from Ju Jingyi and Tian Jiarui. The rewind scenes were heartbreaking but also beautiful. Ji Ling’s appearance is definitely a highlight. That viral wires white robes reuters were actually the reason I started this torturous GJM production in the first place lol.

Tian Jiarui did a great job portraying multiple roles and showed clear growth from his previous performances. As for Ju Jingyi, I can finally see why she gets so much hype, she’s beautiful and delivers emotionally. Don’t tell me you didn’t cry when she longed for Ji Ling beside the puppet in that red robe 😭😭.

This is also my first time watching Zeng Shunxi, and I can confidently say I’m becoming a fan. Wu Shiguang feels like a role made for him, and he executed it really well. Chen Duling, as always, carries that elegant, refined aura perfectly.

I also want to highlight how well they executed certain emotional storylines, especially the creation of Li Jie. The bond between the brothers, the friendship, the sunshine and sunshine protector dynamic… it was all so touching. The devastation Li Jie felt when he realized he had lost Ji Ling forever, Ji Ling is his sunshine, his partner 😭.

Episodes 23-24 are crucial because they finally explain all the confusion from earlier episodes. You really have to survive all the plot twists to get there. And Longshen… he’s probably the loneliest character in the story, to the point that he develops a “loneliness fragrance.” That absolutely broke me 😭.

Overall, it’s a good drama if you’re looking for high-quality fight scenes, impressive CGI, beautiful visuals, and a strong OST. The action choreography and camerawork are mostly memorable.

What I hate:

The “equal billing” nonsense and the lack of screentime for Zeng Shunxi and Chen Duling. They are the biggest victims here.
I really hate how underdeveloped the “heir of the dragon deity” plotline is. Why was he written to be so weak? How did the story shift from a journey to find the 10th dragon deity and build the heir, the future… into a story about reminiscing over the creation of a spirit vessel? He is merely a supporter of the “real” dragon deity, no? Did I misunderstand the premise from the beginning? 🤔I could’ve accepted it if the drama had focused solely on the kingmaker storyline. But they promised EQUAL BILLING. Of course viewers are upset. We are mad! After 25 episodes, it feels like GJM suddenly remembered: “Oh right, we still need to make Wu Shiguang the dragon.” Like… where was the PACING all this time?

I’m not blaming the actors. This is solely on GJM. If the promotion hadn’t emphasized equal billing, this would’ve been more acceptable. They shouldn’t have marketed it as four main leads with equal billing. I would’ve been fine with the LWY-JL couple as the main leads, if only they had been honest from the start. IF ONLY. I genuinely hope Zeng Shunxi and Chen Duling were paid accordingly, as main leads. I don’t know why I fell into the same GJM trap again. At least I was strong enough to drop FoF lol.

Besides the billing issue (which I usually don’t even care about, but this time I felt betrayed), I also hate the censorship. The Han Ba arc was clearly cut, we CAN tell. The scenes about storytelling to get the room keys were missing, and I’m sure there were more beautiful moments between Su Jian and Han Ba that got removed. Cutting it from 40 episodes down to 29 is just… painful.

Yes, some issues might be due to censorship, but a lot could have been avoided if GJM had put more effort into balancing the story and respecting all his actors. He couldn’t balance the screentime, he couldn’t balance the romance, nor balancing the dragon deity-vessel storyline. He couldn’t even balance the favouritism between his favourites. Equal billing bulls*it. Wu Shiguang, as the heir, is so underpowered that Ji Ling has to appear everywhere to solve everything and save everyone. Like… Wu Shiguang, you such a spoiled little dragon brat prince. Why are you freeloading? /s. Even in the final confrontation with Jiu Ying, he still needed Ji Ling. I get it, I get it. The fake feels like the real, and the real feels like the fake. That’s the main plot of the story.

Well, the ending is quite surprising. It’s a HAPPY ENDING by GJM standards. IYKYK lol. The fact that simply being ALIVE is considered a happy ending is wild. No one turns into dust, no one is left waiting endlessly on the stairs. It’s an open ending for the Wuwu couple, but I choose to regard it as a happy one. They get to restart, and I know Wu Shiguang would succeed in courting Wu Wangyan again. They’re fated, and no one can separate them.

As for the *main* couple, it’s a happy ending in the sense that they forget their miserable past lives and are reborn as humans, just as Lu Wuyi wished. Their wish comes true, and that last scene at the flower shop! That smile! It’s Ji Ling’s, just like the first time Lu Wuyi saw him, the form she fell in love with. That’s enough for me *ehem. I guess I have low standards.

The ending is actually a rewind timeline and a different universe (so you watched 28.5 episodes for noth—oops lol), so there’s no Li Jie, no weak You Chi, and no dead people.

You either love or hate GJM dramas. It’s ALWAYS like this. Next time (maybe for Hidden Shadow), I’d rather wait until it finishes airing before deciding if I WANT TO TORTURE MYSELF AGAIN with another draining yet beautiful drama before starting it lol.

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