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I ate this up: The fox outdid a dragon

Jiling needs to teach a class on how underdogs win and Wuguang needs to teach another on how to be a loser disguising as a glory taker 😭😭😭
As expected of a GJM drama, I am left conflicted, but one thing I'm sure about is Wuguang's character, the writers did Wuguang's character dirty, kinda feel bad for him;
because what do you mean after a hundred years of waiting for Wuguang to show up and save the world, he shows and delivers this lackluster, underwhelming and absolutely weakass performance? Even the squirrel out-hero'd him, ha!
If it wasn't for teamwork, he'd be one short reigned Dragon Lord 👀
The Fox was a better Dragon than the real thing 😭

Anyways, it was a good show while it aired. Ju Jingyi peaked in this drama, I didn't know she had range like this, surprise surprise!
And Tian Jiarui? I normally take the passerby seat when it comes to actors but if he keeps up performing like this, I might just join a fanclub for the first time 🤔

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Cute Leads, Fun Watch

Finally, I managed to write a review on the very first C-drama I watched. What initially caught my attention was the accidental transmigration into a book—it’s such a fun and intriguing concept. But what really made me stay was the chemistry between the leads, along with the heartwarming (and sometimes hilarious) father-daughter relationship.

The chemistry I mentioned earlier really carries the romance. It doesn’t rely on overly obvious moments—much of it comes through small details like glances, pauses, and that quiet tension that keeps you invested 💕.

The acting was pretty solid too. Lin Ze Hui, as Xiao Xing Heng, did well bringing out those subtle, unspoken feelings, while Zhi Yue’s Ning Zhu Xi came across as both sweet and clever. Their dynamic feels very supportive, and you can really see how much they trust each other, especially in episode 18.

Episode 18 is probably the most impactful part of the drama. The harassment scene was handled seriously, and the cast delivered strong performances that made it hit harder than expected. It’s one of those scenes that lingers after you finish the episode.

The drama does a great job balancing darker themes with humor. The father-daughter moments—one of the reasons I kept watching—add a lot of charm, thanks to her dad’s goofy yet supportive personality 😂.

In terms of visuals, the drama looks good overall. The colors, costumes, and set design are pleasing, though the female lead’s makeup might not be everyone’s favorite.

The plot itself does follow a lot of familiar tropes—a modern-minded female lead, a more traditional male lead, a comedic father figure, and even an antagonistic prince. It can feel predictable at times, but it still manages to be entertaining.

At the end of the day, the main couple is what makes this drama worth watching.

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Zha Nan Tao Hun Hou, Wo Cheng Le Ta Nai Nai (2025), aka After the Scumbag Ran Away from the Wedding (2025), is a nice fantasy romance set in a historical era with ML Huang Hao Wen (as Xiao Yu) and FL Joyin Cai (as Lin Wan Rou) in the leading couple's role. The cast did a very good job bringing their characters to life, and the leading couple had a fantastic rapport and great communication. Although their intimate scenes were not passionate, they were heartfelt and pleasing. Overall, this drama is a good watch if the viewer is looking for something amusing and entertaining; enjoy it!
In the meantime, you can watch the drama on YouTube:"她一睜眼穿成被退婚的棄婦，面對全京城的嘲諷她勢要逆天改命重寫命書！當眾換新郎她利用絕世醫術嫁給渣男的舅祖父，人人都說侯爺是個冷麵活閻王，哪料成婚後老古板化身妻奴寵她上天！"
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOLd6sQgYRw)
Also:
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZvLchHR9UQ)
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAyZtSwKYMs)

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An example of a mature drama involving adults executed perfectly

Everything from the starting till the end will keep you hooked. You can't stop watching. The ending was a bit ambiguous but I liked it. Cuz I watched it under the title "Tamed her Tamer", it made sense that after 3 yrs of her being treated like a slave, it was now his turn to lick her boots and get her back. Their intimate scenes were extremely well shot and perfectly executed. I wished they delved into his past with her a lil more, esp the part where he said he knew her from earlier. Overall I wish for a second season. This on screen pairing of Wang Yiran and Lan Lan is top notch and I love their acting and their couple dynamics. I wish they would do more dramas together.

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Started really really great, but the makers completely lost the plot halfway through

Started really really great, but the makers completely lost the plot halfway through. Neither was the revenge fulfilling nor was the climax any good. The extremely fucking powerful villain gets defeated so easily in the last 20 mins suddenly, just so unfulfilling and unsatisfying overall.

Not to mention the writing wasn't good too, wdym the protagonist goes through insane fucking life-altering trauma, his girlfriend leaves, his BROTHER, HIS ONLY FAMILY gets murdered, he gets routinely abused, beaten and even raped, and yet after 5 years we see there is no change in his mental or emotional state?? extremely disappointing

This drama was really good till ep 4, if only they had focused on the revenge part and not a million other plotlines, the writing would have been tighter and so the drama would have been so much better.

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I didn't know doctors could be so hot

Him cutting her dress with his first pair of surgical scissors is something I can't ever get out of my head, it's like a different level of intense romance. Overall I really like the actors' dynamic and the pairing is so nice to watch (all their dramas are very good), but this one in particular doesn't hit as hard. The story is a bit cliche towards the middle, although the starting is very promising. I need to also praise the actress who played female lead character's mother, it was very convincing and almost made me crash out cuz it's so real. The production seems a bit lazy, as many scenes were repeated a number of times to increase the length. I agree the actors are super pretty nd handsome, but constant replay of flashbacks made it a bit boring towards the end. Otherwise it's a very sweet drama.

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this drama is my therapy

Story short I like this drama. Is it fun to watch.. I don't know.. but I relate to it.

I see myself in both of the main leads, but not to the point that I end up depressed. I see two individuals trying to live, and I see how other people can either bring you up or tear you down. I am not a therapist, so I will be bad at explaining it, and I can't say much more than that I appreciate what the screenwriter is trying to do.

It's not action or thriller, but my heart is still pounding like it is.

Dong Man is played by Koo Kyo Hwan, and ever since I first watched him in DP, I've understood his charm. I really like the actor, and believe that he is the only guy that can pull off this character. Dong Man is annoying, he talks a lot, but he is an honest person. I can relate to that a lot, the self sabotaging attitude he has. The need to simply say something outloud to validate your existence. I don't want to get too introspective here, I just want to say I appreciate the character. I think people who don't like him just don't understand it. And that is ok.. I just wouldn't point blank say he is a bad person or annoying and horrible. He is a human trying to live, and trying to live doing what he loves to do. To say that he just doesn't want to be anxious, and that he isn't trying to live to please anyone else.. these are lines that resonated with a lot of people.. and I'm glad they are out there so people feel seen through it.

I'll wrap up that though. I also really like the FL and the actress portraying her. I don't feel the need to go into detail about it. There are plenty of other reviews that can do the drama justice in praise of acting and writing. For me, I write this to share my thoughts and to recommend. I would recommend this to people that are deep thinkers, and have people that want all the fun and quick content to stay away. This drama is a psychological, so don't come looking for romance or drama that is off the wall. I don't know how to recommend it really, but I do!

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Good production, cinematography, costumes, etc., but story felt a bit repetitive

The story, at the start was refreshing and interesting. With main casts that despite not being the direct "main character", play a big role into the story and have their characters built well throughout the whole 29 episodes. Though personally, I think it became a bit too repetitive at some points. But this could just be my personal opinion as the plot twists felt a bit lacking for some plot points. Regardless, it was well written out and I think 29 episodes is the right amount of episodes for the story to fully play out without boring people too much.

The production design is splendid, from the set to the costumes, a lot of details were put into them. Especially if you watch an interview with the costume designer herself, you'll know that she and her team put in a lot of effort to make sure the costumes were immaculate. Down to the smallest of details. Which you can see from details like Wu Wangyan (Chen Duling) and Lu Wuyi (Ju Jingyi) (as well as the other nine-tailed foxes)'s hairstyles would oftentimes have nine-tailed details (e.g., hairpins and little tail-like beads). The costume designer also worked on My Journey To You, Fangs of Fortune, Till The End of the Moon, A Dream Within a Dream, Love Beyond the Grave and more. Hence, you know she's really skilled in costumes, which pulls the viewers into the story even more due to the elements that tie everything together regardless of whether or not the viewer realises this consciously or unconsciously.

Something I'd like to say is that to be honest, I'm not the biggest fan of Ju Jingyi's acting, which was why I was kind of aversed towards watching this. Though I'd say her acting was really good in this drama! Not sure if it's because of Lu Wuyi's character but she did a splendid job in portraying the cunning yet cute and caring fox.

Chen Duling and Zheng Shunxi's chemistry is amazing, I never thought CDL would look that well as a fox demon but she fits the part immaculately. I think many people were worried that Tian Jiarui's character is this might come off a bit too repetitive in reference to his previously bigger roles like in My Journey to You and Fangs of Fortune, though to me, this perfectly showed his acting skills. A bit awkward in some instances but despite that, didn't make it hard to watch through his scenes. As he's still a rather new actor, I think he's actually doing an amazing job as it is now. Definitely seeing him getting better and better as he films more dramas or even movies.

Scene stealer and "MVP" would be Yan An! I've never actually watched much of his works as I dropped Fangs of Fortune before he came on screen (as far as I can remember). But him as Li Jie and Yuan Wuhuo was amazing! Though the two didn't share much difference in personality, you could still clearly tell who's who if you pay attention into certain details (which comes into play as a rather important point, so no, it's not a bad thing). And I think it felt interesting to me to watch Yan An act as such stoic and evil characters since I knew him from Pentagon and their more "refreshing" songs rather than darker concepts like this.

All in all, splendid story to watch through which good visual effects and storyline. Though I myself wouldn't really go out of my way to rewatch it, I wouldn't mind doing so if a friend invited me to do so.

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not the best?

No... this drama is the best. In fact, it is really really good. I fear that I've found another gem, a drama that comes around and there won't be anything like it for a long time. Watching these shows are always bittersweet to me, miraculously I watched it while airing.. and the only thing I don't like is that it is over! That isn't to say there isn't any flaws. A 10/10 for me is again, a drama that does it's 'job' but goes beyond that. It is a once in a lifetime drama, unique- not perfect- but checks all the marks for me and entertains me to my core. My very being was this drama during it's run time. Now that it is over, it shaped my outlooks on the genre and so on... so let me explain.

So.. I wasn't waiting for this one. Duang with You dropped its trailer and I thought it was cute, so I tuned in. It only took an episode for me to realize that this was perfectly crafted for someone like me. When I say that I mean it is entertaining me on all fronts. It has great visuals, comedy, writing, and beneath all that it is simply layered with attention to detail. It even got me reading the novel, and I can say this is an adaptation well done. Reminds me of My School President in a way of its charm, and by how I like the drama adaptation better than the source material. Props to the screenwriters for it, adapting this novel is hard work since is reads as more of journal entries. Putting it together in a drama took a lot of creativity, and I can tell it was a lot of fun. Unfortunately, I am just feeling bad for everyone involved because they will never be able to work together on anything like this again, in terms of the cast being in one drama...

I am just going through some sort of withdrawal here so bear with me. I am writing because I feel like it is sort of my duty to at least give this a 10/10 here because of how much I've enjoyed my life while watching this. The atmosphere does it for me, it is a college setting- but somehow... it is not cliche- at all?

I give it to Duang and his friends for that. Duang byfar is my favorite character, and I think TeeTee was born for the role. He has charm, wit, and sincerely understands the role he has here. Duang would come off as annoying and would if the actor didnt' go over the fine line between annoyance and endearing. But TeeTee plays is flawlessly, not awkardly, no hiccups, it's just enjoyable. I was smiling a lot for his scenes, and putting him together with Por is a matchmade in heaven. Another pairing that I didn't see coming, as now BL is in the age where couples are put together and I look for those dramas with couples I like. Thankfully I gave this one a chance, and now I have another pairing that I would die for.

You can tell they really like eachother. Tee and Por I mean.. they are naturally good looking together, and naturally have fun together. A lot of work behind the scenes to grow that chemistry. The whole cast has great chemistry. I was really happy to see how the friend groups work together, and I wasn't bored in those scenes either. Every second in this drama I enjoyed and stayed tuned it. There is this genuine feeling when watching the cast together, I see the actors having fun so I am. It comes down to everything just coming together really. The writing was carefully done, pre and post production, and in the end a spectacular drama came out of it. I wonder if the crew involved knew that they would have something this good, or if they were suprised? It is hard to explain it really... but it isn't my job to overanalyze editing and all that... my job here is to just share that I love this drama and I feel bad for those who don't come across it.

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