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Could've been much better, but it's still good
The main problem with this drama is the chopped editing that is very noticeable. Because 7 episodes were cut out, the transition between the early episodes is not very smooth.I oftened asked myself, how are we already here? when did the relationship changed so suddenly?
I can overlook it, though. The plot itself isn't anything new, so if you think you found some unique xianxia, you're mistaken.
The first couple of episodes, I wasn't really sure by the ML acting. It felt like I didn't know what his true intentions were or what his personality is.
When we passed 10 episodes, it got better, and I do like his character. Do I think he's the best demon lord? No. He doesn't really give me that feeling, which makes sense because he doesn't even want to be the Demon Lord.
That's what surprised me the most.
The fact that he would give up his powers and people for Li Fei. The divine tree.
Lei Xiuyuan is very powerful, but so is Li Fei. The writers are just scared to show off her true potential. So she needs to be saved all the time.
Not even once she saved herself, which is honestly sad because I'd love to see her win at least once all by herself.
When friendship between the main characters and side characters is really great. They always come to help. No matter what is happening.
Now the positive things.
I absolutely love Li Fei masters. Both of them would sacrifice themselves for her. They love her too much. They are more like her father's she never had.
They're honestly my favorite masters.
Overall the drama is good. You'll like it if you're watching it for the plot. Even though there is chemistry between the leads, their romance is more like a subplot.
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Fun binge watch
Hilarious! 😂🤌 This is indeed what it said it was. A comedy drama with a superhero concept.Really liked the idea of laboratory mutation resulting in weird and grand superpowers. The pacing was good with a rather unexpected twist in between. You were kept entertained throughout. The ending pissed me out though. The kind of incomplete, let to the viewer to ponder kind. Frustrating 😤
My favourites were Kang Robin and Son Gyeonghun. They just exist to be comical. Im Seongjae and Choi Daehun did a fabulous job! Park Eunbin is really a fabulous actress. The variety of roles she pulls of and that too in such a good way, it's crazy! And this is one of those dramas you should watch if you believe Cha Eunwoo does not know to act. It shall prove you wrong. I think he did a good job. Honestly, the plot twist of him working for the organization and handing her over was quite a shock. Initially, I did think it would happen. But it was when i started thinking the opposite that it happened, catching me off guard. I seriously want to see him in an antagonist role, i swear! He would make a wonderful villain 😭 Supporting cast were also good and added to the storyline.
All together, it's a fun watch, a funny little escape!
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An underrated good watch especially if you love modern action with a mythological touch
OK, I liked this drama. It is the same genre as one of my favs 'I am nobody'. It's fantasy in modern world and I honestly think that's a very good genre in itself. Added to that, this drama did really well with it all - the story, the effects, the acting.A short binge watch that is meaningful, fun and heart touching. I was moved to tears a bit honestly. The messages they were trying to convey were the main plus point in my opinion. It made you rewind and think. I really liked that.
The actors did really good too. Ko Chentung and Wang Baijie did a fabulous job. They had a firm presence. I really liked the character of the crown prince; that's my favorite one.
I'd say it could do better with the soundtracks though.
It really is an underrated show. I'd love to watch it again. You should watch it too!
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Not messy enough, hated the way they portrayed some of the relationships
I passionately watched Only Friends Season 1 while it was airing and if it was not a perfect series, it left me very satisfied and entertained by the overall messiness of the relationships and the crossing between pairings.However, this season 2 was a real disappointment as it failed to recreate a similar magic, never messy enough nor really endangering any official pairing. That would be enough to tamper my enjoyment, but worst than that the way the story consistently insist that one character is in the wrong, totally ruined the story for me.
Overall the cast did a good job, with an outstanding performance of Mix. However, it is difficult for me to say that I really appreciated a lot of their moments because of the way the storylines put them in some strange situations that were very though selling to the viewer. Despite their commitment to the plot, some scenes that were supposed to be swoony, just irked me to no ends. I must admit I enjoyed some cameo but one of the past character definitely acted out of character at some point. Once again, proof that the writing was definitely the weakest part of the serie.
I would not recommend this to people as the season 1 was vastly superior. Maybe if this drama was not connected to it and if I had been able to watch it without any expectations, it would have been slightly better...However, this is not what happened so I cannot help myself to vent some frustration. I hope if a season 3 happens, the writer dare to make more ambitious choices and take us in a wild road rather than playing pretend with the characters.
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Good social commentary
I think the best parts of this were undoubtedly the relationship between the two leads and seeing them work together; they don't have so much screentime together but when they do it always steals the scene.I'm a bit more mixed on the overall plot; I like the themes it's addressing a lot, from the prosecutor-police relationship to broader institutional corruption, but the pacing feels pretty slow and I wasn't fully interested in all the characters involved, like Yeon-Jae (the Hanjo chairwoman). It feels like it makes its point clear really early but then takes a really long time to get to it.
Ultimately though, I still think this was solidly written, but not really as engaging as it could be.
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What a mess
From the start I don't like the female lead, what with the skill to hypnotise people to do whatever she wants.. but just trying to watch as no other good drama to watch at the moment. Really can't stand watching the drama simply because it is flat boring!!! The schemes and politics are too far cry from intriguing, no solid story.Was this review helpful to you?
everything in the world seemed determined to stop this guy from graduating high school.
it's a light summer story that's perfect for watching on a hot day when you just want to relax. there is some unnecessary drama that could have been left out, but overall it didn't leave me with negative feelings.i think they spent too much time on the characters' youth, while the reunion after five years was far too short and underdeveloped. then the story rushed into the main couple's romantic relationship just as quickly.
li fang (mother and aunt) seems like a kind and caring woman who has been through a lot, but why is a child expected to carry the responsibility for the entire family while she spends her time playing mahjong? parents like that always frustrate me.
overall, this drama isn't really about romance. it's more about family, friendship, finding your place in the world, and learning to face life's challenges no matter what.
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My Cup of Tea
LIKEHow Yu Shen understands Xi Guang and they went out to forget about her unhappiness all night
I let you choose who you like lol super cool
Vote just to go food tasting at staff canteen - chi huo hahah
Wang Xing desperately wants to go to spa
The whole world ended up going to Chang Bai Shan
Very matured cousin of Xi Guang really cared for her like a younger brother
Yu Shen’s mum sense of humour lol
That scene when Yu Shen’s mum talk about her late husband criesss
Yu Shen’s stepfather is very respectful towards their families such a nice man
So intense when the truth is out
When Yu Shen sends Xi Guang his CV lol
It’s a healthy friendship and relationship I like the pace once in a while this is good taste a couple understand and grow together
DISLIKE
The only big grape was mad at me and left - I mean this Zhuang Xu did not even try to be together with Xi Guang
What is wrong with Zhuang Xu's annoying character my god!
The Qian family all bloodsucker greedy disgusting
MUSIC - personal fav
似我似你 Si Wo Si Ni - 张碧晨 Zhang Bi Chen
失去后一切如常 Shi Qu Hou Yi Qie Ru Chang - 刘宇宁 Liu Yu Ning
流心 Liu Xin - 张碧晨 Zhang Bi Chen
过你的季节 Guo Ni De Ji Jie - 希林娜依高 Xi Lin Na Yi Gao
差一步到达 Cha Yi Bu Dao Da - 刘宇 Liu Yu
时间如何带走悲伤 Shi Jian Ru He Dai Zou Bei Shang - 周菲戈 Zhou Fei Ge
REWATCH VALUE
Five for now
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Hilarious Light-hearted drama
LIKEHow Are You? Fine thank you hahahaha
The mo li hua song omg quite bad
That little box of red date lol
Argue and eating hotpot at the same time cool
Yang Duo Jie as the National Astronomer using his story telling skills during court hearing hilarious
Empress Dowager so funny on her wheelchair and she is extremely good in her acting
When the Emperor and his palace concubines playing eagle catching the chicks lolol
Where exactly is Yong Er from - this is a mystery
How about Zhang San?
When Li Yun Xi found out Shi Er Lan's identity hahaah his reaction
My tears for Shi Er Lan and Jin Tian
DISLIKE
Nothing much to complain
MUSIC - personal fav
甜蜜配方 Tian Mi Pei Fang - 姚晓棠 Yao Xiao Tang
局中人 Ju Zhong Ren - 颜安 Yan An
REWATCH VALUE
Probably re-watch when I free one day
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Never-Ending Misstreatment
The high school arc was reasonably satisfying, as the two leads gradually formed a bond and their backstories were revealed.However, the story getting worse after graduation. The female lead, previously portrayed as assertive and intelligent in high school, suddenly became foolish, implausible character development.
Whereas the male lead grew for the better, even willing to sacrifice himself for her. Meanwhile, the female lead became indecisive and even abandoned the male lead for a trivial reason, despite ML deep love for her.
As for the secondary couple, the second female lead was overly selfish and refused to voice her true desires directly, even though the second male lead had told her to speak up, displaying such immaturity that she filed for divorce, despite the situation being her own fault for not communicating openly with her husband.
The reason this story is ruined was Jiang Yan (the female lead's childhood friend). He exposed the female lead's whereabouts, leading to the male lead getting stabbed, yet faced no punishment or fitting karma. The female lead's mother also escaped retribution for her past actions, even though she ultimately helped the female lead resolve the case regarding the father's past.
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Still watchable
LIKELoved the bickering between Zhao Pan Er and Gu Qian Fan
This poor Gu Qian Fan already so busy trying to run for his life still need to get involved with Pan Er’s friends problems lol
Chi Ya Nei and his subordinates omg omg so funny and silly especially when he went to fight at Pan Er's teahouse
When Chi Ya Nei looked at the letter from Zhao Pan Er omg hilarious af
DISLIKE
Song Ying Zhang thinks she is so smart after being recognised of her talent so arrogant materialistic and jealousy always get her into trouble
Cannot understand why Qian Fan cannot face Pan Er and tell her the truth like just talk instead of avoiding
MUSIC - personal fav
不惜时光 Bu Xi Shi Guang - 张靓颖 Zhang Liang Ying
梦华 Meng Hua - 刘宇宁 Liu Yu Ning
REWATCH VALUE
Five for now
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A healthy drama about friendship turned relationship
LIKELet’s be sworn brothers!
Both of them just afraid to start a relationship or their friendship will come to an end sigh
Feng Wei Ran so hilarious I like the way he speaks
Bubble gum competition lol
Wo De Wifi 1234 hahahah
Every time they try to find time to be together, something comes up. Lol
They are like two young children lol
Loved the chemistry how they can understand each other when they mumbling
So touching if someone really wants to spend time with you they will find ways to get to you
That oblivious couple who don’t know about Tang Yang and Jiang Shi Yan relationship lol
The two mothers so sweet when they found out
Xu Shan Shan’s story so heart breaking criess
Dancing in sleeping bags so adorable
DISLIKE
Nothing to complain
MUSIC - personal fav
放心去飞 Fang Xin Qu Fei - 张新成 Zhang Xin Cheng 王玉雯 Wang Yu Wen 吴俊霆 Wu Jun Ting 罗秋韵 Luo Qiu Yun 管乐 Guan Yue 郭耘奇 Guo Yun Qi
星空说 Xing Kong Shuo - 弦子 Xian Zi
来自一个朋友的礼物 Lai Zi Yi Ge Peng You De Li Wu - 张磊 Zhang Lei
星星与海洋 Xing Xing Yu Hai Yang - 八三夭乐团 Ba San Yao Yue Tuan 八三夭阿璞 Ba San Yao A’pu
掌心时光 Zhang Xin Shi Guang - 牛奶咖啡 Niu Nai Ka Fei 仙羽 Xian Yu
看星星 Kan Xing Xing - 张新成 Zhang Xin Cheng 袁娅维 Yuan Ya Wei
REWATCH VALUE
Five for now
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A Female Student Arrives at the Imperial College
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Quite a light hearted drama
LIKELight-hearted drama hilarious Sang Qi and Yan Yun Zhi
Yan He Xing hilarious prank on Yan Yun Zhi
The Bai Shi who cannot keep secrets lol
When Yan Yan and Lian Pian conversation is exactly what Sang Qi and Yan Yun Zhi wanted to say
Sang’s family plants poor them being cut hahaah
The servants and maids in this drama really talk like nobody’s business lol can talk back to their masters and mistress nonsense
Song Luo Tian and Yan Yan really childhood bros - the gift for Luo Tian’s wedding very touching
When Zhuo Wen Yuan helps Yan Yun Zhi get rid of his dusts lolol from the eyes
When all three boys hide in Sang Qi’s room lol
Zhuo Wen Yuan’s love for Sang Qi - I quite shipped for them
Sang Tai Wei heart break when he heard Sang Qi talking about getting married and having children
Genuine Song Jia Yin when she cried for Sang Qi
Song Luo Tian is such a good person
I heart for Zhuo Wen Yuan
DISLIKE
Nothing much
MUSIC - personal fav
意气趁年少 Yi Qi Chen Nian Shao - 刘宇宁 Liu Yu Ning
遇见女弟子 Yu Jian Nv Di Zi - 张越献 Zhang Yue Xian
REWATCH VALUE
Five for now
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Not to be missed
LIKEThat hand gestures as Yuan Jian Kang lol!!
The love hate relationship between Xiang Yi and Di Fei Sheng
The once so proud Xiang Yi now so composed Lian Hua
The innocent Fang Duo Bing when he said he is Xiang Yi’s disciple lol
Stubborn Li Xiang Yi doesn’t want to heal his injuries
Fang Duo Bing third wheel between Di Fei Sheng and Li Xiang Yi lolol
Yang Zhou Man vs Su Zhou Kuai lol
Ah Fei!! HAHAHAAH calling him like calling helper
DISLIKE
Nothing to complain
MUSIC - personal fav
就在江湖之上 Jiu Zai Jiang Hu Zhi Shang - 刘宇宁 Liu Yu Ning
人世太匆忙 Ren Shi Tai Cong Mang - 严艺丹 Yan Yi Dan
一壶莲花醉 Yi Hu Lian Hua Zui - 胡夏 Hu Xia
山外 Shan Wai - 张远 Zhang Yuan
REWATCH VALUE
Yes when I have the time
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Loved it
I love, love, LOVED this drama! Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo is an OG K-drama for a reason.I'd been avoiding this drama for years because the title sounded a little lame, and I wasn't particularly excited about a tomboy female lead. But wow... was I wrong! Within the first 20 minutes, I was completely invested to watch her.
Yes, she's a tomboy, but she's also the sweetest, softest, and most lovable person. She looks like a tomboy just from outside but such a girlie inside. She's strong without losing her femininity, goofy without being annoying, and incredibly kind-
hearted. It's impossible not to root for her.
This is another “Friends to lovers”story but I wouldn’t say that they were that close friends. Instead it is more like a reconnection with an old childhood friend. It’s a simple feel good romcom nothing too complicated. Plus it has a touch of sports. I am not into sports but it doesn’t get
too complicated with those things.
Nonetheless the chemistry between the leads is absolutely adorable, and you'll find yourself falling in love with them before you even realize it. And the romance? It's refreshingly natural, never corny or cringe. It leaves you with the biggest smile on your face.
And Nam Joo-hyuk... you gorgeous man! 😭❤️ I didn’t considered him the usual handsome type , but I wasn't expecting him to steal the show with his looks and that body.
This is the kind of feel-good K-drama that reminds you why so many people fell in love with K-dramas in the first place.
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