Too Dark.
Coming from watching The Legend of Shen Li, This drama wasn't the best one to follow. Season 1 is just a constant game of tag between love triangles or squares I'm not even sure. But the relationships are too dark and disturbing to watch especially how beautiful Shen Li's story is. This one just takes too long to resolve issues. Too few action scenes. Too much focus on unnecessary love angles and the story takes a back seat. The most disturbing part is the characters the main FL "falls" for are either a sorry pathetic clingy rich boy or a psychopath who treats her like a slave in a plantation. Like falling in love with a crybaby or your sadistic torturer who whips your skin off or breaks your legs or tries to drown you every time you go on a date. I mean if that's your type of Romantic drama, this one is for you.Was this review helpful to you?
Ninguna adaptación me recuerda al anime
Vi el anime hace mucho tiempo y, cuando salió la adaptación tailandesa decidí verla, porque guardaba buenos recuerdos. Ese drama se convirtió directamente en el BL peor valorado de mi lista hasta el día de hoy, con esta película. No sé quién tuvo la idea de convertir una obra larga en una película de 80 minutos, pero sus esfuerzos de resumen no dieron con la tecla adecuada. Todo se siente apresurado y falto de verdaderos sentimientos. Otra oportunidad perdida de ofrecer un producto mínimamente aceptable. Y con ello no quiero decir que el material original fuese sublime… pero había más donde rascar.Was this review helpful to you?
occultism and black magic!
I really wanted to see this movie, first of all because of the cast, which I think is wonderful, and then because the theme of occultism and black magic is something that really catches my attention.In general the story was good, the first 30 minutes the story is slow but then it gains strength... Lee Dohyun and Kim Goeun's performances are what stand out the most for me.
The ending could be described as "perfect" for this genre of film, I feel that it is not suitable for all audiences........
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"Blossom in Adversity" isn't just a title; it's a promise of resilience and triumph in the face of adversity. As the men of the Hua family face exile, the burden of survival falls upon the women and young boys left behind. At the heart of the tale is Hua Zhi, with her skills, courage, and bravery she steps up and brings the family out from the countryside back to the city life with her business propositions and tricks that wow the city. She makes enough money to get her family out of starvation and they bond over time learning to lean and love each other.What I love about this series:
What sets this series apart is its authentic portrayal of human interaction. The chemistry between the leads feels refreshingly natural. Rather than being a constant savior, the male lead subtly supports Hua Zhi. Moments like their journey from the jailhouse back to the countryside lingers in my thoughts after it ends. I also loved every conversation they had. He told her enough not to reveal his identity but he never lied to her. And with FL, her intelligence and kindness she extends to strangers not only touched ML heart, it also touched mine.
The OST is also another favorite, I truly think they make or break the drama. I love Curly’s voice and was super excited to see her sing the opening. But the song that won my heart is Night and Day by Baby.j and Liu ZhiJia. I have to say Baby.j has been singing a lot of OST I love so I look forward to them each time. This particular song when it played each time it was usually when they were overcoming a situation, brave and strong. Just like the lyric “I don’t admit defeat or quit; I just run towards the first light” it just tears me up!
While the spotlight shines on the main characters, all the side characters shine just as brightly. I grew to love each one of them even though I couldn’t stand some of them to begin with. Personally love Shao Yao nuanced portrayal of autism and how her character grows as she later becomes a part of the Hua family. Chen Qing and Fu Dong mini love line is also another favorite! I’m rooting for them and hoping to see to grow.
What I didn’t like:
I’m going to get hate for this, but personally I've seen some of the actors and actresses in other series and I had a hard time watching some of them in here because there was something different about them. And because of that, I felt some of their facial gesture just looked a bit stiff, so knocking off a star because I couldn’t thoroughly enjoy it.
Anticipating:
As the series hurtles towards its conclusion, anticipation hangs heavy in the air, especially for me. I truly hope the ending is not a disappointment.
In the meantime, the allure of the series proves irresistible, beckoning a rewatch as the countdown to the finale begins.
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Good for binging
I think the core concept and ideas of the show, of social media in our lives, comparing yourself to others, finding success and losing other things in the process along with all the over the top kdrama tropes that come with it are nothing we haven't seen or already discussed. But they did do it in a nice easy to consume way.The acting was good, music was fine and the storytelling and rhythm was very good! Nice duration, not too long. I think many kdramas are mistaken to think they have something that important to say that it has to be 16h. Ridiculous atp. So 45 min and 12 eps was a nice refreshment.
So overall good, but I won't be revisiting it or thinking of it.
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good modern romance, but why is it so hard to create a plot that lasts 24 episodes?
when I began watching this one I read a comment that said "it would be great if it had only 10 episodes" and I must agree... the acting is amazing and the characters are actually >really< well written, but the story starts to drag itself because you just have so much time and not much things to develop (enter some random plot lines)... and you can't even blame the writers because they did tried to delay them being together at maximum...anyways!
overall I enjoyed the story! the first part was a little bit hard to keep going because the female lead was clowning herself and de male lead was being mean without any necessity, but after the misunderstanding begins and the female lead really starts acting like any woman would, the story gets really fun!
what I enjoyed the most was because the story takes time to happen... for instance, they start working together before they graduate, but only get together a year later (I think) and this is a nice move for me because, for me, this means that their feelings and their mentally developed? in a way like the female lead was obsessed with him at first (without knowing him very well) and now can really get to know him and the same thing with him that nurtured this passion for her in an online world and now can discover different sides of her, etc.
in the end I really wanted to give this one a 5 stars just because is not that cringe kinda of plot ?
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Its a one time watch but really good... Watched for REN and GORYA..
Okay i really liked it, but its really not a rewatch according to me.I personally didn't like Thyme, he was really bad with his acting especially his hideous eyes, the way he does with his eyes, i wanted to like his character but i couldn't. Really expressionless.
Metawin was again good, thank God he wasn't as expressionless than his other series Beauty newbie. I really liked him, Flirty but sweet.
Gorya was superb, i mean she was so pretty in building up her character, her voice, charmness was top notch.
Nani played his character so well, I loved him, bold but good.
Ren was excellent, i really wanted Gorya and Ren together, coz i felt they really made a good pair. Wish to see them both in other dramas. I really liked how soft Ren was in this series, his charm, personality, everything was adorable.
Loved F4 friendship and family disputes.
I would recommend it to watch it at least once.
All the casts and crews were extremely talented.
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It's commander Tan all the way!
This is the first time I am watching a drama of both of Chen Xingxu and Zhang Jingyi.Chen Xingxu as Commander Tan excelled in his performance.He is honest, sincere,caring,living,brave,jovial and at the same time a very tricky male lead so far I saw.
Honestly to say,this is a one man show of Commander Tan.
This drama has all elements -sentiment,honesty,emotion,love and many a times was hilarious too.
The star cast was perfect and were very apt in giving expression to the situations.
It also showcases the intense military warfare in medieval times in China.
If you are looking for a perfect blend of all the emotions in the right amounts, then this one is for you.
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1Some things cannot be undone or unsaid, and the consequences of our actions are still the same.
Do you ever look back on a decision you’ve made and thought, how might my life be different if I chose a different option?If only we could go back in time…
In this wonderfully heartwarming and heartbreaking tale of loss, sorrow, redemption and self-forgiveness, you will be able to experience a myriad shades of gray.
It is Hua Qian’s personal and internal struggle with the evil she has perpetrated. Her mind, her body, her very essence rails against her past actions and leads her down a journey of acceptance and the possibility of redemption.
I loved this drama in so many levels for its unapologetically sentimental slow burn story, its challenges, and for making me reflect and confront my own. For it’s part of being human to feel genuine remorse over our bad actions and voluntarily take steps to rectify those, that leads to change and growth.
The core message of this cleverly weaved tale is powerful;
Some things cannot be undone or unsaid, and the consequences of our actions are still the same. It is with this sentiment that I applaud fervently the ending and treasure deeply this drama.
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Not happy with the ending part
The entire drama was amazing, especially the lead actors' performances. However, the ending spoiled the whole mood. It was a third-class ending. After investing time in watching the whole drama, experiencing such an ending was disappointing. And her brother's part that need little bit improvisation.I particularly enjoyed the male actor's performance, especially the scene where his wife was dying, and he portrayed such intense emotions, crying uncontrollably.
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Quantity doesn't = Quality
Positives:1. A "Watchable" Frozen Face Hu Yi Tian drama. (yes I'll probably get a lot of hate comments, but I've watched and given up enough of his dramas to conclude his frozen face syndrome)
2. Decent storyline with strong lead characters. Although not unique but it's enjoyable. The pacing of the love developing is very good.
3. Enough good supporting characters (but you'll need to weed them out) One's I actually enjoyed:
ML's sister Shao Yao & Shen Huan
ML's 2 sidekicks (could've used more screen time)
Hua's cook
Prince Xian - a worthy bad guy
Skippable
1. Quantity < Quality. Overloading on non-necessary characters (to fill in 40 episodes) is a HUGE waste of time. Lack of character development for these side characters makes the drama feel draggy.
2. Due to the characters dump, there's a lot of annoying scenes. Plenty Aunts, cousins, maids' repetitive lines make it unbearable at times. Even with the pairing on these excess characters you'll feel nothing because essentially there's no build up.
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Do not underestimate this drama.
Best Choice Ever is genuinely one of the most thoughtful dramas I have ever watched. I know some people will possibly not like the first few episodes and drop this drama, but let me explain. Best Choice Ever may not have the most surreal, romantic or funny drama, but it sure is realistic. In the modern world, when people start to change and grow, they leave their parents. Now in the story, (no spoiling, don't worry) MaiChengHuan starts to have issues in regard to her family. But the character development in this drama especially of the mother, the independence yet rational of MaiChengHuan, as well as the life of YaoZhiMing and them going through realistic life struggles shapes this drama to what it is. Yes, I would agree, the first episodes of the mother definitely got on my nerves. But with that, let's remind us that we are pissed off of the mother because of her character, not because of any external force. Meaning, the acting is really realistic and touching. The more episodes you watch, the more realistic, touching and genuine this drama becomes. Even just MaiChengHuan's thinking is something many people should try to learn from. Even when she has a mistake or is in a really stressful situation, she is very optimistic and rational. This drama teaches many lessons that people tend to forget in this world. This includes the importance of family, learning to grow and move on, learning to leave a situation, learning to work hard and be independent, learning to be rational and learning to love. The family aspect is so deep, so thought-out and just realistic. Even with MaiChengHuan's brother, his character is also well-thought-out. I would rewatch this drama and reflect on my own life, making me think different about life. It teaches SO MANY valuable lessons, and with two wonderful actors, I think those lessons were really well implemented in this drama.Now onto friendship and love. You can almost trace each part of their relationship. Unlike some other dramas that revolve around "love at first sight", this drama has a very reasonable love plot. The love is actually established earlier in the episodes, but by doing so, the rest of the many episodes show how they start to trust, love, and actually add each other as family. Even the smallest of details, like approval from parents, is well-thought-out. Usually, I find it hard to believe in other dramas that parents support their children's partner in 0.1 seconds. It takes time, it takes thinking, and sometimes leading to overstepping. But it is not what these actions are that are the problem, it is how you do them, etc. So again, this drama has taught me many lessons and realisticality.
Therefore, I highly recommend this drama. Yes, you may feel annoyed in the first episodes, but just you wait. This drama is one of those dramas that can fit anyone's appetite.
If you have read to here, thank you! And tell me, what do you think of this drama?
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Please give it a try
This is way too good, and way too human. No one wants to feel alone at the end of the world. You might not like the "cold" lead, but who hasn't made a mistake in their lives?We can see he actually regretted it and was trying to fix, but once he knew the damage, well, he didn't try, until the end of the world.
I would have love it if the "nice" lead would've actually resolved some of the trauma, but no story is perfect.
For me it was an extremely well done portrayal of real people, with real issues and how we bond as humans.
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I am confused...???
I am confused everyone keeps saying this show has been dropped and is illegal yet how am i able to watch it on viki? The episodes on viki are also about 40 minutes each and have 20 episodes so am I not watching the same thing as everyone else?? Please can someone let me know if this is the wrong one then does it at least have a good ending?? I am already in love with the main charactres and all the side characters are working on me as well plus cant forget to mention how talented the cast is!!Was this review helpful to you?
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It is okay. Worth the time spent but at the same time nothing to write home about.
I liked the characters, especially Lee Soon Ae and Baek Hee Seop from 1987. They were the ones that kept things interesting. I found the Yoon Hae Joon to be lacking the usual charisma that Kim Dong Wook brings to his characters. All I could say is that he was warm in here. Jin Ki Joo's Baek Yoon Young was just the same. There was a lack of intimacy between the two for us to categorize this as romance. They were nice to each other and I'm glad that they ended up together but it wasn't all that fun to watch.Was this review helpful to you?
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