Reviews

a romcom at its core with an interesting set-up and wrapped up story

to really start off, i feel the need to say that i feel like this series isn't so serious about itself; it's a lighthearted, fun and chaotic romcom at its core, with a tinge of sadness and for some, reality.

i went in blind with not much expectations and i really ended up enjoying it and looking forward to it every week. for a series of its length, i think they did well in pacing and developing the characters and its story plots. by the end of ep 7, they managed to tie everything (or well most of it) in for me, especially regarding the questions and doubts i had. i wavered a bit between ep 1-4 but ep 5-7 really set it all in and boosted my enjoyment. (yes i am biased because ep 6 is my favourite)

for maximum enjoyment, i recommend either 1. don't think too much about it, 2. give it time to sink in and pick back up, 3. really dive into understanding the story and characters. I think other than the fact that i have a soft spot for romcoms, i really liked how i could, in some way, understand and relate to the characters especially on the issue of familial pressure and how it conflicts with the love you have with your family. they also had some really good emotional scenes and conversations (coughs in ep 6)

from a story standpoint, i felt like they did good in creating character motives. these characters are anything but perfect, they mess up, they don't make the smartest choices but we can see their intentions and reasons (for the most part) there is a sense of realism in the portrayal of the characters and progression of story, even if its short so it may seem rushed sometimes. it's not perfect, but really most shows aren't and for me they don't need to be because my feelings for it was still very positive and it still brought me joy.

the actors did really good, they're not experts or like perfect but they did an amazing job especially sunnypak in their first series together. sunnypak had really good chemistry and tension too. i liked yiwa and marine, they had chemistry, but their intimate/ kissing scenes still need some work. the production quality was definitely on their higher side with a good concept and aesthetically pleasing scenes. I really liked the ost esp the main one by sunnypak "you couple me"/"you paired with me" that they used for both the op and the ed; i think it suited the theme and i found the lyrics "the bride is paired with the groom, and you, no matter what, will be paired with me" quite cute.

like with any show, it may not be your cup of tea and that's fine, it's just that it was mine and i do think its worth the shot :D at the end of the day, how much you feel and take from a show depends on you and how you understand or relate to it so have fun and take what u can from it!

P.S. watch ep 6 :)

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Choices were made that let me down

I'm kinda shocked at the low ratings here. I decided to post my take to help set expectations. If you are unsure to watch it or not I say watch it. The shower scene alone is worth anything else this drama throws at you. Chanwook can seriously make you swoon. Both leads were likeable and had cute banter. I wish I spoke Korean in order to catch the subtleties in the dialogue. Kilig moments for sure. I can forgive any plot holes, annoying family characters, and the many interrupted skinship moments. What I keep thinking about is the last 1/2 hour or so. What were the writers (I assume) thinking? All the yearning to be together FINALLY able to move on with their lives and they make FL a bit cold, no pun intended. She wants to go *spoiler* abroad! Seemingly with or without her soulmate. ML stayed true to her for 3 years until she was "free" and this is not how you close up an adorable love story. This is how you tick people off. Is there a happy ending, yes, could it have been sweeter, absolutely. My heart still feels bad for ML even after the show ended. And how about an end kiss sometime after the beepers are gone so we see them as a couple again. Sheesh, I could go on about this ending but I will end it here. I would love other people's takes on it. It's been days since I finished it and I'm still irritated, lol

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Great watch!

I really enjoyed this series a lot. Every person acted well and there was very few predictable portions. I predicted that Song Yan was going to have to save someone in the fl family in order for them to not be upset about their relationship. But I didn't predict that the brother wouldn't fall for the FL's lookalike. I was sure he would be stupid and I am glad that he wasn't. I was disappointed that the FL picked the reason for arguing with the ml. It was the most random reason that was obviously pulled out of a hat and made no sense. It was mine only beef with the show as a whole.

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too much chaos, not enough connection

this series was hard to get through. there’s a lot of chaos, many unnecessary layers of drama, and characters that kept taking me out of being immersed in the story. Inn did incredible acting that would draw me back in, but the random outbursts of violence against him would sour the good for me. nut was borderline abusive to everyone and I found it hard to feel much sympathy for him most of the time.

I do have to admit that the dragging out of the main story made it hard to connect to nut & his feelings. by the time we get the real picture of his life, the show is basically over. maybe I expected a lot more from the constant high praise I see for this series, but I can’t say I feel like I enjoyed this all too much. I am still giving it a high rating because the acting was good. I hated the parents/twins 97% of the time, so that was good on the actors.

overall, a very frustrating series that left me unsure I even connected to any of the characters.

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I watched this to just see silver-haired Demon Yuxi and it gave me more to like and appreciate.

Pretty simple plot. As they described it, the ML and FL are supposed to go through a love tribulation for several lifetimes. I was honestly not expecting much as the main reason I am watching this series is because I wanted to see the silver haired demon Yuxi. Lo and behold they let him out towards the last few episode so I had to sit through the whole thing. After silver hair Yuxi was gone, I honestly just finished the last episode coz, why not? I sat through 37 episodes, 1 more will not make much of a difference to me. So why the higher rating? Coz I am not picky and the drama gave me more to appreciate than just the silver haired demon Yuxi. And did I say they gave me silver haired demon Ding Yuxi? (yeah by now you should be able to tell I love love love love that character - the whole make up and costume and attitude works!!!)

What do I like about it other than demon Yuxi? As I said, the plot line is fairly simple. I do not see much character development as we are speeding through several lifetimes, and that is ok. If they wasted episodes on developing each character it would make the series longer and might get boring coz really, we do not need to invest too much on the "side characters" the ML and FL are playing. What I appreciated was they kept the basic personality of the ML and FL in each reincarnation. Enough to make you realize that the love tribulation character are still them - same attitude, same take, likes, just different clothes. I was honestly more invested in the love story of Jin Lou and Zihui. I wish they extended their last scene to show how Jin Lou introduced herself to the Zihui reincarnation instead of just leaving it with her running after him after hearing about his dream girl. Also, I love Jin Lou's violet dress. Lu Yu Xiao surprised me when her character started as the bad guy but i liked her character as her story unfolded. Jin Lian I appreciated both as the Molou Clan Protector and as Qian Ren. I am saddened by Immortal Li's passing . I could tell they were about to kill his character but it was fun while he was around. The small bickering interaction he has with Xiangyun made me smile. I laugh whenever I see Red Thread Master as I was coming off from watching him in another drama where he played a womanizer dad... I appreciate his love for Xiangyun though. The emperor guy, I don't know if I will pity his character or what. I mean really, the root of all the evil doings he masterminded was his jealousy. Even after Chu Kong explained to him that he was not interested in leading the clan and just want to be with Cang Hai, he plotted against his brother. Then compounded it with lies on top of a big lie on top of a bigger lie, you get the picture? So I guess, he got his karma? Xui Ming, I am guessing he got healthier after assuming the throne. I take his character as one of those who is not decided if he is good, neutral or evil. Its like, it depends on which side of the bed he woke up in. Confused. I kinda wanted to know what the Red Thread Master and Immortal Sun planned for the extra-strong thread/match they set him up in. Immortal Sun was one of the side characters who surprised me. I thought he was just one of those side characters the writer will kill off somewhere when the plot needs killing but he ended up doing something helpful to the side of the good guys that helped expose the sins of the Heavenly Emperor. I only liked 2 sound tracks. Well the other one is not really a sound track but a consistent background music they use when the ML and FL meet on their love tribulation (you know that one where a womans voice goes aaaaaaaaaa - I'm not a lyricist, can you tell? - with the drums?) so technically I like just 1 song- Only Love.

Let's not discuss what I do not like about the drama, that would entail how I would like them to rewrite the drama as and that is another story. Oh, what I can say as I don't like would be how they put silver hair demon Yuxi at almost the end of the story. He is just one of the ML side characters in their love tribulation but I wanted him to get more air time. I honestly thought they would make him a white nine tail fox, I was not expecting him to be a cat demon. But it works as the bed scene where he was rubbing himself on Xiangyun would not have worked and would not be as funny if they made him a fox.

Now, would I watch it again or recommend it? Now, if you are the type that wants to think deep, puzzle things out or into heavy character development, or intense story line, this is not the drama I would recommend you to watch. I would say if you are looking for a drama to watch to pass time, something that will not make you think too deeply, something to just laugh at or you just want awesome costumes, or if you also want to see the silver haired demon Ding Yuxi like I did, then you can give this a go. The CGI is fantastic, the costume design is amazing! There was more fight scenes that I was expecting which surprised me and I certainly appreciate it. Did I say the costumes where amazing? The costumes were amazing, especially Chu Kong's and Xiangyun's costume in the Demon Realm. So, have fun and happy watching!

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it's my first most favorite c drama and destined love story

after I completed watching the immortal samsara, this was my favorite c drama . as for the female lead and male lead strong bound together with their love and sacrificing each other. it's very journey that enable to understand and immensely in each other worlds. they overcome all challenges together which make their affection fully growth and able to understand each other's presence anywhere. their journey from strangers to soulmates in every life , happiness and tears , marriage with their hopes and aspiration unlike other individuals.

the drama attention with different colors and visual's of the drama and theme of drama created best and visual pleasing experience . as for the success of drama, The combination of strong writing, skillful direction, committed performances, stunning visuals, and thoughtful design culminate in a drama that is more than mere entertainment. It becomes a work of art that stimulates thought, triggers emotions, and leaves a lasting impression on those who engage with it.

Moreover, the supporting cast deserves recognition for their commitment to their roles, creating believable and relatable characters that resonate with the viewers. They provide a strong backdrop against which the main plot unfolds, adding complexity and dimension to the story.

in conclusion, this drama is just beautiful and heart warming ,character portraying with ding yu xi and yang chao yue great acting skills and stunning visuals comes together with unforgettable drama and storyline with creativity and new standard in drama production which create a great and stunning , heart warming drama that will stay in our heart forever.

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it's my first most favorite c drama and destined love story

after I completed watching the immortal samsara, this was my favorite c drama . as for the female lead and male lead strong bound together with their love and sacrificing each other. it's very journey that enable to understand and immensely in each other worlds. they overcome all challenges together which make their affection fully growth and able to understand each other's presence anywhere. their journey from strangers to soulmates in every life , happiness and tears , marriage with their hopes and aspiration unlike other individuals.

the drama attention with different colors and visual's of the drama and theme of drama created best and visual pleasing experience . as for the success of drama, The combination of strong writing, skillful direction, committed performances, stunning visuals, and thoughtful design culminate in a drama that is more than mere entertainment. It becomes a work of art that stimulates thought, triggers emotions, and leaves a lasting impression on those who engage with it.

Moreover, the supporting cast deserves recognition for their commitment to their roles, creating believable and relatable characters that resonate with the viewers. They provide a strong backdrop against which the main plot unfolds, adding complexity and dimension to the story.

in conclusion, this drama is just beautiful and heart warming ,character portraying with ding yu xi and yang chao yue great acting skills and stunning visuals comes together with unforgettable drama and storyline with creativity and new standard in drama production which create a great and stunning , heart warming drama that will stay in our heart forever.

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Loving you through endless loops ..... destined to find you

It is the 2nd xianxia I completed, easy to watch not much agnst , aesthetic
Actually I loved the first episode, proud Chu Kong aa pig Kong was funniest
and playful fairy xiangyun was afraid of him ...
The first story and 2nd life actually build their bonding , the shifu arc was the funniest....I didn't expect much from this drama
but from Cang Hai arc 30000 years ago, the past will reveal that everything is connected even the animal arc where Chu Kong wanted to remove her memory, I actually re watched the previous episodes again ....it really build high hopes for this drama but the ending is not satisfactory.........don't worry it's a last minute happy ending but feels like the loop of rebirth isn't ending for them
I initially thought they will give a grand wedding to Cang Hai and Chu Kong....as it was disturbed by the villain ....

2)the story is pretty good and there is no plot holes
3) as for acting nothing to say about Ding Yuxi I actually watched this for him , first time watching the FL she is good but a little lack in the emotion of pain and sadness
4)go for it,,, it's really a refreshing drama ?

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Try not to miss this series

Who Rules the World is in a different category of drama mixing elements of romance, martial arts world, politics, and court. Who Rules the World is about the exciting game of court, the thrilling martial arts world with dynamic fighting scenes, and the sweet emotional scenes, allow the audience to understand the plot quickly.

The double identity of the male and female lead becomes the highlight of the unique setting of the two protagonists who works together to solve unique problems of the martial art world involving different sect and royalties.

In terms of production, Who Rules the World has achieved a balanced play. The creators have integrated visual symbols, elegant and noble together beautifully and smoothly. The emotional scenes of Who Rules the World are well balanced with impactful acting, and the chemistry of all artists portraying the roles.

Lastly, there is no denying that any period or historical drama with Lusi and Yang Yang will do well because of their excellent chemistry on screen. Add a great story, innovative director, awesome production, and screenwriting, any series will be success bound.

Added note:
I have watched this series 7 times (I am not exaggerating) and still feel like I am watching it for the first time. I still feel excited watching Langxi prepare plans to confess his feelings. I still come across explanations I missed before. I also learned to slow down the speed at .75 so I have time to watch the artists expressions while reading the subtitle. I am so glad Netflix has this series and Tencent.

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Glitters Everywhere

They didn't have to do her like that.
I was expecting a different kind of story, still dealing with the struggles of coming out but I wasn't expecting women to be the butt of the joke and a mattress for men's shortcomings.

Yes, coming out is hard. Loving someone is hard, and sometimes bad decisions are made, but betraying the person who loves you the most and has supported you throughout her life and expecting her to take care of you while you build yourself up again after also destroying her and her trust in yourself? That's too cruel and I can't stand for it.

I don't believe in forgiveness. It's okay to be angry and sad when you're betrayed. She also needs to process her feelings and she's not allowed to because she has to appease the guilt in someone else's mind. She deserved better.

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REVIEW

I think yall should watch it before having an opinion about it. Yes some scenes are disturbing and for the more sensitive ones it can be really disturbing. Some scenes are triggering too. But i dont think the drama is bad because of that. The characters are really complex and interesting , their behavior are really disputable. Also the fact that the series is kinda humorous at first but then at the second episode it starts to become really dark and serious. I really liked it because every characters are painting the failings of society. We can see with the protagonist the pressure put on women about their appearance and how it can perverted them to think that they need to prove something, to be  « pretty », to correspond at those unhealthy males expectations on how women should be, how fragile they should be, how « pretty » they should be etc… Even the others characters are questionable so i think you really should watch this drama and dont stop at the second episode. It’s a very psychological drama and interesting. Also we can see the difference of treatment between men and women. if you defend yourselves as a women you will be treated as psychopath, you will be the dangerous one because its not « how you should behave » AS A WOMAN… Also we can see how bullying and rejection can make people feel bad about themselves, and create intense feelings of frustration that can manifest in different ways… If i have on negative point for this drama it’s the fact that i had the impression of watching two different series when i compare the beginning of the drama and the end but maybe it’s not a negative point idk. And also some scenes should have been more detailed ig in the middle of the drama but it’s a good serie after all so yall should definitely watch it!

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So freaking Cute

I went into this not knowing the plot, not knowing the characters' names, and not even understanding at all absolutely anything about the series. And boy, was I pleasantly surprised. An original story, one I've never heard of, played by two beautiful men and told in the best way. I loved it!

Let's Dive In.

So, I for one have never seen are watched anything dealing with an amnesia storyline. I think it's an interesting syndrome and personally, one that I've always feared. Imagine just one day waking up and not remembering the most important parts of your life. Scary. So off the bat, I'm very intrigued with everything going on.

I'm glad they showed us their past relationship interloping with their in-present experience. Watching Fumiya hold back and not love on Ritsu like he would've liked to was hard, but he's the reason for that, so I guess I don't feel too bad. Fumiya definitely shouldn't have kept such a big secret from Ritsu when he was trying his hardest to remember the most important parts of his life, which was definitely Fumiya. I wished he would've told him as soon as he got out of the hospital, and tried to somewhat rebuild what they used to have until Ritsu got his memories back and then it could've been happily ever after. But then again, where's the conflict in that?

Their romance was cute but I think their connection was better before they became a couple. After that, It loses some of its spark, but it's still good, just not the best. Decent kiss scenes, very soft and sensual NC scenes, it was all nicely done.

Ratings:

Story: 9/10 - Such a fun story! So original and so new, so super fun to watch. I loved the main characters, even though their relationship wasn't as strong as I would've liked it to be.

Acting: 9.5/10 - Great! The emotions out of the leads were amazing. I hope to see them again for sure.

Music: 6/10 - I don't remember it so, it wasn't distracting.

Recommendation value: 7.5/10 - A high recommendation! Super fun to watch, the story flows pretty nicely (especially for a series with only 6 episodes) and I really enjoyed myself. So definitely give this one a watch.

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