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Slowest burn ever
Liuyi is a gang leader and he falls for Chusan a top student.What I Like
I love the action, I love that they tried to do a historical drama and I love the acting. I especially loved that the top/bottom dynamic wasn’t what you’d expect. I like that this show has mystery, twists, tense moments and Chusan taking care of Liuyi.
What I Don’t Like
It takes wayyy too long for them to get together… after watching for 9 hours I was impatient and it was just a brief kiss. I understand slow burn but the way they did it isn’t rewarding for a romance series. This show also loves to kill off a character that’s a threat then show there’s a bigger threat. This show also ended with plenty of unsolved questions, which I hope they tackle in a season 2, but if it never happens I’ll be annoyed.
Nitpick (lol)
Even though I like that they tried to do a historical drama the setting is completely wrong (there’s no sunlight in the walled city), inaccurate (no gangs in the 80s). Also shouldn’t he be getting nicotine withdrawals from quitting smoking so suddenly?
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You should see it from another point of view...
If you manage to endure the first two episodes, then you might enjoy this drama a little bit...as long as you stop at ep. 10.At the beginning I found it really hard to bear both FL's identities and ML's one.
If you focus on the love story or DID you will surely be disappointed or even annoyed by the writing (red flags flying all over the place, obsessive behaviuors, romanticization of a serious psychological condition...), but if you consider it a story about loss, abandonment, self blaming and mistreatment, you will find it pretty well portrayed and told.
No real solution is given, no real growing up or overcoming obstacles, just a clear representation of what pain and hurt feel like.
You will suffer for them and with them and, if you stop at ep.10, the weight on your heart will remain, but the path told will somehow justify the time you spent watching.
I think it's impossible to watch this drama and don't feel absolutly anything or never sympathize, not even once, with one or more characters.
All this if you stop at ep.10. The last two episodes are absolute trash. They had two more episodes to go and tried to please the viewers with a sort of happy ending, but it turned out worse than the rest of the plot.
And, btw, what's that storyline about the grannies?? We have seen a lot of dramas with children or adults forced to take care of their relatives (pr older ones)..do we really needed this crappy invention?
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A realistic portrayal of family, marriage, and love.
If you're expecting something groundbreaking for a story about family and marriage and everything in between, I think you need to lower your expectations. As the headline says, this is a realistic portrayal of family, marriage, and love, especially in a SEA country. For those who are not familiar with SEA, or even EA culture, family is tremendously important. If your parents do not approve of your spouse, then this is most likely how it's going to end up. Someone will be tossed to the side whether it's the parent or the spouse. The Moms love playing the guilt tripping card, which was heavy in this series. You can see how many times Runch will falter when Kingkamol would say "I'm your mother," "I'm doing this because I love you," etc. This is why the series has a lot of pushing and pulling throughout the episodes, but it's not abrupt. There's a build up. There's anticipation. There's a reason why everything is happening. It's a lot of ups and downs, and that is what you should expect when it comes to a story about a marriage that's barely hanging on.The novel, in my opinion, did not have much to offer. It was simple, but the concept was easy to understand. Two women getting married, but a Mom kept getting in the way because, at the end of the day, she didn't like the idea of her only child slipping away to a woman she didn't like. I believe this was a pretty good adaptation of the novel. They added a lot more details to it, which was a pleasant surprise. Runch wasn't likeable in the novel; she had a lack of a spine. But in the series? They added more to her character where at times it was hard to make you side with Neen, which is surprising because you'd think you would 100% be on Neen's side given the circumstances. While it wasn't enough for Runch to come out on top and for the majority to understand her complexity, it was a wonderful addition to her character, so I thought the writers did a decent job on that.
There's a particular detail that I'm sure a lot of other people who have watched episode 11 agreed that we could have done without the kidnapping scene. I believe it would have done a lot more to the story if it focused more on the tension between RunchNeen finally divorcing. We got a bit of Runch spiraling, but I hoped there was more on that and her inner turmoil. The pacing was off toward the latter half of the series, which I wished they could've have done better on.
Lingling, Orm, and Kik did a superb job with their acting. The quiet chaos brewing in Runch, the explosive outburst in Neen, and the unhinged and unreasonable behavior of Kingkamol. There were many, many frustrating moments because of Kingkamol and how they couldn't seem to completely cut her off, but you have to understand that this is Runch's Mom. The scenes of them growing up, the picture frames they have together at her home, the trophies and mementos she kept. If your Mom, who constantly showers you with affection and only wants the best for you, suddenly makes a 180 on her behavior when it comes to your wife, of course you'd be shocked and confused. That's why Runch couldn't completely cut her out (I mean, if she did, the series would only be like 1 episode). Runch's character is complex, and I don't think a lot of people completely understand her because she's not as vocal or overly expressive like Neen. She was complacent growing up, doing things her Mom told her to without question, but the second she wanted something for herself, it was like utter betrayal.
Overall, just like Lingling said in an interview, I am glad that this was their 3rd project together. I don't think they would have been able to portray such heartbreak if it was their 1st or 2nd series. They have had time to be familiar with each other. I am happy that LingOrm had the opportunity to work with a renowned director in the Thai industry. PaJaew really helped LingOrm a lot with their diction, acting, pacing, etc. You can tell he cares for the girls. I wouldn't mind if they worked with him again.
I can go on and on about this series, but if you've read to this point wondering if you should even consider watching it, just watch it and give it a shot. It's definitely not their worst series or even a bad series overall like how some people are making it out to be.
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Aviation workplace romance proving to be a beautifully paced, refreshing breath of fresh air
Blossom through the cloud has officially taken off, and through its first 10 episodes. If you are tired of modern C-dramas where the female lead's career is just a flimsy backdrop for the romance, Blossom Through the Cloud will delight you. The first ten episodes perfectly nail the balance between sharp corporate friction, genuine professional ambition, and crackling, slow-burn romantic tension.What makes the first 10 episodes shine:
Female Empowerment:
A strong Female Lead: Liu Xiening shines as Ruan Sixian. Her transition from a frustrated flight attendant, unfairly grounded by corporate restructuring, to a top-of-her-class, uncompromising pilot is incredibly satisfying. She doesn't just want the uniform; she commands the cockpit, making her one of the most refreshing, emotionally strong female leads of the year.
Xu Fan Xi as Captain Fan serves as a crucial symbol of absolute professional authority. She isn't just a background figure; she represents a legacy. By guiding the female lead Ruan Sixian, through workplace setbacks and industry prejudices, she highlights the importance of experienced women breaking barriers and actively pulling up the next generation.
A highlight moment was when the three generations of female pilots, Huang Jingyu who mentored Captain Fan, Captain Fan, and Ruan Sixian were all brought together for their iconic model passenger carrier aircraft Z101launch.
Zheng You'an: Played by Zhao Qing, she breaks the standard mold of the malicious second-female lead. She is highly confident, independent, and completely shameless about pursuing her desires and romantic interests openly. Her dynamic demonstrates that women can engage in professional or personal competition with grace, transparency, and self-worth.
A fully capable "All-Female" Crisis Response, subverting the savior complex: This is highly praiseworthy! During a mid-air emergency scenario, the key decision-makers, from the captain commanding the aircraft to the medical personnel handling passengers and the cabin crew executing safety protocol were entirely competent women. They solved a complex crises through sheer expertise, mutual support and teamwork rather than relying on a male savior.
Other female characters, from Si Xiaozhen. Bian Xuan, Jiang Yue to Ni Tong, these characters build a foundation of genuine female solidarity.
Whether sharing the same dreams or managing intense cabin crew dynamics, they do not tear each other down for male approval. Instead, they act as an emotional and professional anchor for one another.
The "Tsundere" CEO Reimagined: Miles Wei (Wei Zheming) plays Fu Mingyu with his trademark effortless charm, but with a sharper edge. Rather than being a toxic, overbearing boss, his early misunderstandings with Ruan Sixian melt into a profound, quiet respect. The way he subtly protects and stands by her as she navigates a male-dominated aviation field gives the "enemies-to-lovers" trope an elegant upgrade. As a high-level corporate executive, Fu Mingyu oversees macroeconomic corporate strategies, structural reforms, and fleet procurement and he is tied to massive corporate reform and internal corporate politics. He has a deep sense of responsibility and competence as he manages complex company reforms and has a broader vision for the future of his company including the well-being of his employees.
Flawless Pacing and Tension: The three-year time jump early on was handled beautifully, allowing the drama to skip unnecessary filler and drop us right into the high-stakes world of Hengshi Airlines. The banter is crisp, the cinematography is bright and premium, and the lingering glances over flight controls are absolutely electric.
Romance: From the foundation of heavy misunderstanding to a fiery professional rivalry we have reached the stage of the Tsundere melting and mutual respect. She witnesses his deep sense of responsibility and competence as he manages complex company reforms. He observes her flawless flying skills, exceptional professional ethics and her drive and passion for her profession and recognizes her immense talent. Beneath their playful bickering, a foundation of genuine trust is being built. He fell first, now we are waiting for her to fall harder 😄
Family elements:
The family dynamic on Fu Mingyu's side centers around generational pressure, high expectations from airline leadership, and managing the public and professional fallout of executive decisions.
Ruan Sixian's family dynamics in the drama are marked by childhood parental estrangement, unresolved emotional trauma from a broken home. She has a complex relationship with her mother which will be interesting to see when it unfolds. However she has a "Found Family" of Aviation: Her journey from a dismissed flight attendant to a top-tier pilot is heavily backed by the mutual understanding, mentorship, and protective shield she builds with her team and Fu Mingyu. Her two best friends support her all the way.
OST- Features contributions from popular artists and pleasant English/Mandarin emotional vocal tracks and light acoustic background themes befitting the aviation theme.
Final Thoughts on the First Arc
By episode 10, the dynamic between our leads has shifted from frosty defiance to an unshakeable, unspoken mutual respect. It’s an inspiring, uplifting watch that honors its characters' professional dreams just as much as their heartbeats. If the drama keeps up this altitude, it's easily on track to be one of the best modern romances of the season.
I will update the review and give a final verdict on whether this high-flying workplace romance lands successfully or not, but the premise looks promising for now.
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Same old boring tropes
Honestly, I’m disappointed. I was really looking forward to this drama, but it brings absolutely nothing new to the table. It’s the same tropes we’ve seen over and over again, and at this point, it’s becoming exhausting.I also can’t fully connect with the acting. Everything feels forced and unnatural, and you can clearly see that they’re acting rather than actually living their characters. He’s trying so hard to pull off the cold, intimidating CEO persona, but unfortunately, it just doesn’t work for me. She’s the sweet, passive one, while most of the other characters feel like they’re simply there to fill the screen.
I think the drama’s biggest strength is the intimate moments between the two leads. Those scenes have chemistry and are probably what keeps people watching.
But outside of that? It’s just the same boring office drama we’ve seen countless times before.
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Thoroughly enjoyed watching it!!!
I started this drama without any expectations, since, i haven't read the novel or seen the donghua, but ended up loving it🤗The first few episodes were funny with the introduction of all characters and the male lead himself being unserious most of the times.
But as the plot progresses, though it takes us on a fun ride, underneath, we are introduced gradually to the main plot and the characters that are directly related to it, along with their goals.
While I enjoyed all these episodes, what really I loved was the last few episodes where we get to see the emotions between Li Changshou and his master and junior sister, his desperation to find a solution to put an end to all this and let everyone leave peacefully, and also his meticulously planned steps which started to tumble down due to the villain and his actions.
Honestly, the last episodes were where I thought Li Changshou was actually being himself, like his junior sister said, "trying to protect everyone while wearing a cover of using everyone around him".
These episodes also brought tears to my eyes.
I loved the relationship between Li Changshou, Qi Yuan, Lan Ling'e and also with his aunt Jiu Jiu, and junior Xuanya.
Also, his friendship with the Celestial emperor, the moon elder and Ao Yi, the dragon second prince too.
The whole part of Bear Island was funny for me.
The subtle romantic track between Li Changshou and Fairy Yunxiao really impressed me. They dont require any words to communicate, just their heart and mind are in sync🥰
All the actors were excellent in their performance 💯
Ao Ruipeng totally nailed his character. From being funny to serious, being decisive to being emotional, he was perfect in his acting👌
On a final note, i really loved this drama👍
A TOTALLY WORTH WATCHING DRAMA, despite few flaws.
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Anyways, in case you found this 2 episodes, it is continuing of the series The Mouse from 2021. But The Mouse is the main series from the 3rd pov and this 2 episodes are only from the killer´s pov. So If you wanna watch this one first, you will miss out loking for a killer from the main series and you will get also a lot of spoilers (for no reason because it would be a shame to miss out the main story).
Besides, these 2 episodes were really intersting, even though I was so pissed of seeing it from the killer´s pov, because i hated the way he was thinkig. It was really crazy. But after all, I really enjoyed it. It was good to see his pov and what was really going on in his head (it was really really crazy, it scares me, that someone can really thinks this way, ugh).
So If you had seen the main series, you might like this one as well. It is binge watch for maybe 2 hours and it is worthy only If you wanna see it from another perspective or you cannot move on from the main series, or If you are just curios or you want to see the continue.
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The only turning off you will find is the mess of pathetic FL creates in her love life
The female lead, Ta Mi is pathetic. This was the only thing BAD of this drama. her "love"' behavior. At work she was good but, my opiniona she deserved to be single. or go to a therapist.Good grief, Koreans don't seem to have even 30% emotional intelligence, even when they're over 30 or 35, 38 or 40. They dont know how to kiss at 35, in any drama, they dont know to be in a relationship not evan in a drama.
She has no clue how a relationship works; she treats the male lead so badly. If I were in his shoes, I would have given up on such a pathetic woman. She’s rejected him a thousand times and she is even narcissistic at times.
He treats her so well, communicates clearly—he’s a total "green flag"—yet she still rejects him. How on earth can someone be so stupid and treat a good man like that—a man who loves and values you, communicates clearly about what he wants, and has a purpose in life?
It’s simply pathetic. These relationships in kdramas are so toxic... Do these Koreans have any idea what a relationship is like at 30, 35, or 40, or do they just stay stupid and pathetic until they're 70?
He is so emotional intelligent at his age, 27. And she at 38 has to remain with her work and that's it. I cant stand this victim mentality.
This is the pattern of a masculine toxic woman. She has 0 femininity. I was so sad for him.
There’s a saying: real life beats the movies. I don’t even want to imagine what intimate relationships are like in Korea. This ilussuon of childhood relationship is just for teenagers for mature people is gross.
All the rest of the drama is good, actors, script the second couple is so sweet. I think if it weren't for FL Tami romantic part it would have been great.
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Healing and comfort drama in fast paced metropolitan area
This is drama is one of my favorite. I really like how the story tell explain the reality of people who love themselves so much and try to adapt a lovey-dovey era. The love is not too much because the FL really use her brain and always think to make everything logic. Not too much but warm enough to give and take love. I think this drama should get more notice and hype 💝i also really love how the FL and ML creat really good chemistry from hate➡️friends➡️best friends ➡️lover, they build the vibe really logic, understandable and take my attention 🔥it is really good drama.Was this review helpful to you?
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Una comedia de fantasía, un poco rara y simple
La historia va sobre un grupo de jóvenes viviendo el desempleo como unas vacaciones de la vida en una casa vacacional que les heredó la abuela de la protagonista y su hermano. Allí conocen a Mr. Nishigami quien es un K-Shinigami que proviene de la regional de Corea. Los episodios presentados de 3 en 3 cortitos son entretenidos y ligeros, con un humor muy japonés, difícil de entender pero que de tanto en tanto me hizo reír. El poco romance del jdrama se siente incómodo y poco creíble, por la forma como está escrito y dirigido. Sin embargo es cute ver a Mr Shinigami en su uniforme oficial cuando es llamado al Inframundo. De las historias tratadas, el desarrollo de personaje más interesante es el del hermano de la protagonista.Was this review helpful to you?
Too much different with donghua
It’s male-centric, but its target audience is mostly women, so there’s not much difference from idol romance drama. As it gets closer to the ending, it becomes overly emotional and tearjerking, which really doesn’t fit the cultivation genre, imo.It's annoying, there are so many shippers of the support male characters, as if it’s deliberately made as fan service for BL fans. It’s way too vulgar and overdone for me.
Even in the donghua itself, there’s absolutely no bromance and less romance between them, but this dracin mixes everything together. So, I don’t think it’s very suitable for people who prefer cultivation stories adapted from donghua.
If you like Immortal Ascension or Blood of Youth, don't watch this.
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People didn't lie when they told it's wattpad coded
When people 1st kept commenting it was wattpad coded i didn't agree with it till mid series. The plot is pretty cliché and kinda predictable but the execution is just soo good. I really enjoyed the show.But yeah they did rush things a bit in the end. The reason I am giving it a 9 is cz of the predictability and also I feel some parts weren't covered. Like Lil Jane's past cz i did see a hint that he had a problem with his ex and was pessimistic about relationship but we never got a why? Also we never got to know why big jane is the way he is.
As for me I am on team lil jane the whole series. He is a yellow flag but I feel his actions made a lot more sense in the series than Big Jane's. As for Big Jane i don't think he is a red flag more like an yellow flag. Both just don't communicate the entire series which leads to all this mess.
Anyways they're trying to cover a lot of things in the final ep lets see how that goes
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Pls don't hate on me
I think it's just odd that they decided to make a bl this sexual about high schoolers , I know we are tired of those college bls but this one is to sexualised to be about high schoolers.yes it's good and the actors are handsome but yeah it was kinda giving me the ick. Other than that the kisses are actually really good for a kbl but again kisses should've been enough for a bl about high schoolers I know this generation isnt innocent anymore but like still , sorry if I hurt anyone by writing this reviewWas this review helpful to you?
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✨A Little Messy, A Lot Addictive✨
Okay, let me just start by saying: this drama is ridiculously easy to get lost in. ❤️🔥✅The atmosphere is sultry, seductive and just... delicious.
I LOVE the colour palette, the visuals, the styling and the overall aesthetic. The OST fits the mood beautifully too, and the cast is dressed ridiculously well. Apparently Jing Boran even contributed pieces from his own wardrobe for Luke, which honestly explains a lot. 😭🔥
✅The story itself isn't exactly reinventing the wheel.
It's a boss/employee friends-with-benefits situation where both agreed to keep things casual while very obviously feeling anything but.
Nothing groundbreaking, but I honestly don't need it to be. I'm here for the adult romance, the tension, the atmosphere and these two beautiful idiots trying to figure themselves out.
✅And THE CHEMISTRY. 🔥
The tension, the skinship, the make-out sessions... you can absolutely tell they hired an intimacy coach, and whoever made that decision deserves a raise. 😂 These two have chemistry powerful enough to solve a small city's energy crisis.
✅The casting is also PERFECTION.
I genuinely cannot imagine anyone else playing these characters.
⭐Sun Qian is absolutely wonderful as the FL, and I relate to so many of her dilemmas that I've basically adopted her at this point. Which is probably why I regularly want to grab Luke by the shoulders and ask him what the hell he thinks he's doing.
She embodies that fresh, sunny energy of someone standing at the beginning of a new chapter: a new career, new experiences and the terrifying process of figuring out who she is as an adult.
She's ambitious but still somewhat naïve, emotionally open yet insecure.
The contrast between her and Luke couldn't be clearer. And honestly, you can tell almost immediately that this woman is absolutely not built for a friends-with-benefits arrangement. Unfortunately for her, she develops feelings for her smoking-hot boss and suddenly finds herself emotionally invested in a relationship that was supposed to come with no emotional investment whatsoever.
A classic mistake.
Relatable, unfortunately. 😂
⭐And then there's Jing Boran.
Sir.
There is something ridiculously magnetic about this man. I genuinely cannot explain why I find him THIS attractive. 😭 The face, the voice, the height, the effortless masculine charm, the way he carries himself... this man walks into a scene and suddenly I'm no longer capable of forming an objective thought.
Bro has me swooning one minute, wanting to punch him the next, and then he pulls out those stupid puppy eyes and suddenly I'm like:
Okay... fine. You're forgiven. 😭💀
He is basically the epitome of “I'm not looking for commitment,” combined with a spectacularly unfortunate potty mouth. Seriously, if not for some of the things that come out of this man's mouth, he'd be dangerously close to the perfect guy.
But what makes him particularly fun to watch is that he actually folds pretty fast.
He's caring towards the FL surprisingly early. He pays attention to her. He shows up for her. He treats her incredibly well in certain moments.
And then five minutes later he says something emotionally constipated and insulting.
So naturally, we - the audience - are left aggressively ping-ponging between:
“Awwww, he's actually so sweet 🥹”
and
“SOMEONE TAKE THIS MAN'S SPEAKING PRIVILEGES AWAY FROM HIM.”
✅What I appreciate most, though, is that neither character is perfect. They both have insecurities, baggage and terrible communication skills. The FL makes assumptions and gives mixed signals; Luke can be hurtful and emotionally unavailable. I don't need flawless characters—I just need their growth to actually mean something.
✅I also really love the supporting cast, especially Lumi, who is an absolute gangster queen bestie and may actually be my MVP. 😂 Luke's friends are great too and, thankfully, actually give him decent advice whenever he inevitably fucks something up.
And now for the less flattering part...
⌛The biggest issue for me so far is the pacing/editing.
Since the drama was apparently cut down by eight episodes, the pacing can feel noticeably rushed, and some of the time jumps are genuinely confusing. There are also moments where the editing/continuity feels a little off. I've noticed a few scenes where I could hear the dialogue but the shot didn't quite match the speaking—although that could potentially be an intentional editing choice or ADR/ad-lib situation, so I'm not sure I'd call it a definite flaw.
Aside from that, I really enjoy the production itself. The visuals, OST, styling and overall atmosphere are doing their magic.
💫 One final thought
This drama is also a good reminder of how much presentation affects the way we perceive behaviour. Add insane chemistry, gorgeous cinematography, emotional music and a charismatic performance, and suddenly critical thinking becomes compromised. 😂
That's the fun of fiction, though—we can enjoy complicated characters we'd probably tell our best friend to run from in real life. Understanding them, however, doesn't necessarily mean excusing them.
Because while I might happily watch Luke make questionable decisions on my screen, in real life I'd be running in the opposite direction. Hot or not. 😭
Overall
Beautiful, sexy, atmospheric, messy and ridiculously entertaining. The chemistry, visuals, OST, styling and character dynamics keep me completely invested.
I'm only at Episode 16/24, so these are very much mid-watch impressions rather than a final verdict. I know we're heading into some massive angst and I'm stressed...
...but unfortunately, I'm seated. 😂🔥
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On the right path
I always liked Max and Nat, even with their cringy series. They have a genuine chemistry that even shines through the worst scripts. They seem to have fun with every series they participate in thus far. My favorites so far have been the Cutie Pie and World series, but this is more relaxing, comedic, and cute. Some series can be intense, but so far it's been less intense than others. I would, however, after seeing them in two more light and chill series, look forward to seeing them in more serious lead roles later next year. I love the setting by the water, love the interactions, and the additional characters, especially the DMD guys participating. There are some life lessons to be learned, and their chemistry is, above all, what is center stage.Was this review helpful to you?
