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It felt like the budget for this drama was minuscule but it didn't really matter because the main couple carried the story with pride. Boy, did they carry it! After Her Royal Highness, this was the most sensual Cdrama I've seen till this day. Wow, just wow.It was also the first drama that I've seen with Zheng Yecheng. And I am smitten, my friends! Another Cactor to follow, nice! Pretty, great at acting - and incredibly sensual. Gosh, his kisses were... err, well-acted *fans herself*
I really loved the push and pull between the main couple, their courting was a true game of equals. She was determined to get him and he was determined to resist - until he wasn't. And then it turned really interesting, you never knew who had the upper hand. Perfect.
Also, I loved the friendship between the princess and the lady-in-waiting, and the relationship between the Shen brothers. Both the girls and the brothers were willing to lay down their lives for each other. But whereas the friendship between the girls was very open and there for everyone to see, the brothers mostly acted like they didn't care but when push came to shove they both knew that the other would be there, be it for a jail break or spying on a rebellion.
Also #2, I really loved the main theme song. It was so pretty...
Unfortunately, the last few eps felt rather rushed, there were fast-forward time jumps, fade-out scenes, obvious shortcuts. But, yeah, budget, I guess. Oh well...
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The FLs enticing & shameless pursuit to marry the ML + Merxat's enchanting charms killed me!
To know a man you must observe his attitude towards the world - Liu LingI'm out of words for this drama, not because I have too much of them but because I've got little to none of it...
Looking back to the whole story, I feel like the main theme this drama focuses on is Liu Ling's pursuit to pester and entice Shen Yan to like and marry her, and the following events just simply follows this sequence. So, I'm not really sure where to start with this review since all I think about is them and the other plot seemed shallow and almost non-existent to me. Well, I guess that's a good thing?
Anyways, lemme just summarize the elements I like and dislike about this drama.
Plot & Twists - The major plot they've been trying to work and brew on since the very beginning ended disappointingly. It feels like they just want to get over with it so they nonchalantly settled with the most obscure way to dismiss and have it concluded. While the other minor events straightout felt insignificant and unremarkable at all to be even remembered and mentioned.
Camera Works - It's like the best thing this dramas has to offer. I can still can't get enough of the alley way fight scene and how it was meticulously executed. Every angle was captured accordingly with proper timing and consistency. Although, they kinda did a terrible job during Shen Yan & Lu Mingshan's final clash, I'd say that overall I'm still satisfied.
Main Leads Chemistry - I've got a rough start with their compatibilty to be honest. For some reason, I cringe whenever the FLs trying to seduce the ML and it's not helping that they got a handful of preposterous scenes in the early parts of the story— the falling from the cliff scene, the bridge scene and a lot more came pouring like raindrops that made it hard for me to bear and digest them at first. But after 'a while' I just learned to gradually accept and love them. It was hard earned I'd say.
Deep diving with our Main Leads... I just wanna say how I cringe yet still love Liu Ling's character as a whole. She's childish, immature and shameless but something about her bold and unrestrained attitude dismisses all her negative traits and captured my attention completely. She was a bizarre subject for me. Shen Yan on the other hand is like the typical cold and stoic guy with a twist!! His smooth yet erotic advances sends provocative thoughts in my head! He's addicting!!
Lead Couples - I expected quite a bit when it comes to Shen Yu & Shi Jin's story. I know they can give us more but they chose to just provide the bare minimum. All the teasing and bickerings only leads to a single kiss and that's it /sighs/. While Luo Fan & Ling Bi is the cutest to me. For some reason I'm satisfied with whatever they've got and I'm just happy that they finally got them together.
Lastly, I just wanna mention how much I love the relationship between Liu Ling and her Grandfather. That's pure love and adoration right there! Also, the Shen Brother's bond never failed to make me smile too. They're the coolest!
P.S. Ending it with another remarkable line... I don't want you to betray your heart to satisfy my feelings and change yourself - Shen Yan
Story - 8.0, They could've work on it a little bit by making the Major plot work but they just didn't. They focused so much on the Main lead's love story that the other stuff didn't stoodout even a bit. It felt neglected and shortly, abandoned. Thank god the Love story side worked out pretty well... if not, I may have butchered this section.
Acting/Cast - 10, What a set of flexible and talented actors/actresses. Yuan BingYan alone already added so much color to this production. Not to mention the Crisp and arousing aura Zhang Yechang contributed, Zhang Yue's flawless execution and the ever charming, gorgeous and meticulous spark Merxat showered to this group. He slayed this drama's visual to the very extent! Unworldly.
Music - 10, I love how mellow the songs are and the timing and placement itself helped the scenes stoodout and felt more heartfelt as a whole.
Rewatch Value - 7.5, This is me being considerate and respectful of this production. It wasn't bad and certainly has a good and enjoyable sides to it but I guess I'll never be able to bring myself to watch it again. Afterall, there are plenty of drama's out there who's more worthy.
Overall - 8.5, It's a drama that has a solid love story but kinda lack when it comes to proper usage of other plot factors. It's worthy while it last but will not linger around after that. I still love it nonetheless... the actors and actresses made me to, honestly! They all were a combo times 3!
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the drama might be good audio-visually, in my opinion the acting is good, I'm just bothered by Liu Ling's character
and also I just watched episodes 1 to 7, haven't found an interesting storyline that makes me curious to continue watching the next episode.
moreover, the main female character is too contrived to look like an itchy woman, too vulgar, chasing the male lead in a way that constantly sticks to her body, as if not maintaining dignity, indeed the title is about a presumptuous woman but there are many types of female impudence that can be shown in dramas, no need to be too flirtatious to chase men.
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Shocking chemistry!!!!
A big bow to the lead actors , for the one of the best couples of the year so far !!!!
I was so shocked with their chemistry! Never expected it. This couple has definitely the best chemistry of all pairs in costume dramas in 2022!!!!
I've watched many costume dramas this year, but no one equals to them when it comes to chemistry.
The way they look at each other makes my heart beat faster... I am just melting at the sight of them , as if they really love each other.
Most actors as I watch, I am aware that I am watching a drama, but this couple was so real that I really believed that they love each other.
Crystal is a very professional actress. ML really feels comfortable around her, she gives him a lot of confidence with her unreserved way of acting.
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My B****y Stalker
If you feel that gawking at Zheng Ye Cheng is worth putting yourself through the hell of watching the most unattractive, uninteresting, idiotic, and bratty FL ever created throw herself at him, then go ahead.That's really all there is to be said here. Oh, cinematography was nice, in my opinion. Bright gem-tone colours, beautiful scenery in some shots. However, story is king, and this king was missing. Instead, there was a leach of a princess who just wouldn't leave the drama! ?
Obviously the screenwriters either don't understand what the word "sassy" means, or the Mandarin word for "sassy" is "b****y". Either way, I can't think of why anyone would want to watch a drama about a b****y stalker princess. Oh! Unless you want to watch only to drool over Zheng Ye Cheng, that is. ?
The Korean drama, "My Sassy Girl" is almost the same, but it's much better than this one. I actually thought this was a Chinese remake at first.
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Watch if you are Zheng Ye Cheng Fan
Very standard cliche story line with annoying FL character portrayed by the actress Yuan Bing Yan whom I can't understand why she gets so many roles. I pretty much dropped all the drama she's been in. Even wth Zheng Ye Cheng is in it, it was hard to watch the interaction.ML - ZYC though not an amazing actor (still very good), always stands out in costume dramas for his fight scenes. You can't fake all the years of training especially when there's a solo scene.
Main reasons to suffer through the cliches:
-ZYC - fight scenes
-Mask dude's fight scenes
-Cute supporting characters (Maid to FL and the little soldier next to her all the time)
-The little pig -- yes EVEN The little pig is a better watch than the ML/FL cringe interactions
I really REALLY hope ZYC can get an epic script one day that's on the same level as:
Joy of Life, Ashes of Love, Bloody Romance, Love like Galaxy etc ...
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What An Annoying Female Lead
I give up on this drama just because personally, I really hate the female lead character.Just my opinion is that her character is more likely a female villain who loves to throw herself in front of the male lead..., she doesn't care how many times he has rejected her coz she somehow has no shame.
She's in love with Shen Yan (the male lead) at the first sight due to nothing but his handsomeness and suddenly develops an obsession with him. Not because of his kindness or his else, coz she's not even known him. She even has her bodyguard investigate him due to her cluelessness about him.
She then hides his token and obsessively stalks him around... ignoring her princess status. Scheming everything she can to be able to be with him. Again, just my opinion, how low people could fall so deep in love just because of their physical appearance. Nothing more, only THE FACE.
In ep 3, there's a scene where she's throwing money in a restaurant and paying 3 silver coins for every 1 type of food she purchased..., which is what I know after watching countless dramas, silver coins consider as a big sum of money in that era. And she purchased a long table full of food... I can't imagine how much money she has been throwing! She's a princess, she's not even working, so..., she wasted people's money for her personal pleasure.... why on earth people with that kind of behavior is a protagonist??
I can't even finish ep 3 and give up at minute 18:18... she makes my day turn worst.
I just hate the kind of girl who throws her pride over a man, too much. For those who do not, might find this one interesting. If the drama turns good after ep 3, idk coz I don't watch it, but I do hope it will.
I love Zheng Ye Cheng, but, not this one, the female lead is my worst nightmare in a drama.
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ENTERTAINING AND FRESH DRAMA // DRAMA ENTRETENIDO Y FRESCO
This drama is entertaining, it has some funny scenes, others are sad, but in general terms, it is soft to watch, compared to other dramas of that style that are monotonous, tangled, and with many crying scenes that become ridiculous, considering that do not need to shed so many tears to show a feeling.In my personal concept, life is hard, and it takes strength to move forward. In reality, the man of that time, cried very little because he had to demonstrate his dominant strength, above his inner feelings.
Now let's talk about the elements that make up the drama:
1. The action: It's a shame that scenes that were part of the plot sequence were removed. Consequently, a conflict was generated in the follow-up of the same. But, in favor of the work that the actors did, the interaction of the whole team was performed very well.
2. Spatially: Although it is a low-cost drama, it managed to show the style of the time in which it takes place. The costumes are eye-catching, and the colors are harmonious, it's nothing dark and boring, like other high-cost dramas.
3. Temporality: Precisely because of the cut of the scenes in the drama, the sequence was affected and therefore, affected the perception of the public. However, this is not the fault of the actors, nor of the production team. It is the restrictions given in the reviews to approve it that affected the broadcast of the drama. However, it is a creative drama with the resources that were provided to them.
4. The characters: Regardless of the preferences that exist regarding the actors, each one performed very well in the role that corresponded.
This must be very clear because I have seen comments from haters in particular that go against the female protagonist, but, you can see that they do it with malice. That is not partial, nor does it serve in a real analysis of the drama.
Personal concepts must go above the analyses that affect the drama.
Also, I have observed that Chinese dramas must improve the points of performance because many artists from that country, have little experience or overact too much and that is also annoying to watch. I don't say it for this particular drama, I say it for all the dramas in that country.
If we evaluate the female and male protagonists, it shows that the two have a good relationship and therefore, that served for the good performance of the libretto.
The success or failure of a work depends on the good relationship in the work team. When I refer to the "team", it's not just the actors, it's also the directors, screenwriters, actors, stylists, etc. In itself, all those who makes up the work team.
If someone fails, the work will also fail, because that is perceived by the public.
Regarding the director, he is the one who orchestrates everything. He is the one who organizes the actors and is responsible for the team, as it happens in a normal job, where there is a boss.
I mention the above, regarding the role of the director, precisely because I have seen that in the previous work of the female protagonist, the director did not have PROFESSIONAL ethics and revealed to the media, details that usually, an experienced director, should not reveal because it goes against his own performance as leader of the group.
It simply did not assume its responsibility, in the face of the weaknesses of its actors. Without taking into account that all actors have weaknesses and strengths. He had to exploit her strengths!
In my opinion, both Yuan Bingyan and Zheng Ye Cheng performed very well and were harmonious with the script and their set mates. This is something that should be highlighted.
5. The conflict: This drama presents a psychological background of the female character, due to the events that occurred in her childhood, in contrast to the cold temperament of the male character, who when he falls in love with her, softens a little and begins to understand the reason for her behavior, providing support.
However, because at that time so many interests were involved, the two characters are involved in a series of disagreements that lead to separation and pain. But, when everything is clarified, love prevails between the two.
This is beautiful to look at and very relaxed.
It should be noted that dramas of this style, speak of a historical context (customs, and culture). From what I've seen in some comments, they find the female character chasing a man uncomfortable. But in reality, they are not understanding in the first place, that the character design in the work, is like that.
Second, it is not the actress' fault, that the character is chasing a man. Only she is interpreting. It is not reality.
In conclusion, all the drama as a whole is relaxed to watch.
I invite fans who do not like this drama to comment responsibly without damaging the good image of the actors. Considering that everyone is improving and it is not easy to be in the medium of entertainment, because they will always be in the eye of the hurricane.
Without being aware that actors are also human beings with qualities and defects, just as all of us also have these characteristics, and it is not fair.
For them, they are hours of arduous work, uncomfortable, and in many cases overcoming the internal pain of a real person. All for an irresponsible person to try to damage his good image.
People who only live to harm and make destructive criticisms have a miserable and chaotic life. That shows ignorance.
// Este drama es entretenido, tiene algunas escenas divertidas, otras son tristes, pero en términos generales, es suave de ver, en comparación con otros dramas de ese estilo que son monótonos, enredados, y con muchas escenas de llanto que se vuelven ridículas, considerando que no es necesario derramar tantas lágrimas para mostrar un sentimiento.
En mi concepto personal, la vida es dura y se necesita fuerza para seguir adelante. En realidad, el hombre de esa época, lloraba muy poco porque tenía que demostrar su fuerza dominante, por encima de sus sentimientos internos.
Ahora hablemos de los elementos que componen el drama:
1. La acción: Es una pena que se hayan eliminado escenas que formaban parte de la secuencia argumental. En consecuencia, se generó un conflicto en el seguimiento del mismo. Pero, a favor del trabajo que hicieron los actores, la interacción de todo el equipo se realizó muy bien.
2. Espacialmente: Aunque es un drama de bajo costo, logró mostrar el estilo de la época en la que se desarrolla. Los disfraces son llamativos y los colores son armoniosos, no es nada oscuro y aburrido, como otros dramas de alto costo.
3. Temporalidad: Precisamente por el corte de las escenas en el drama, la secuencia se vio afectada y por lo tanto, afectó la percepción del público. Sin embargo, esto no es culpa de los actores, ni del equipo de producción. Son las restricciones dadas en las revisiones para aprobarlo las que afectaron la emisión del drama. Sin embargo, es un drama creativo con los recursos que se les proporcionaron.
4. Los personajes: Independientemente de las preferencias que existan respecto a los actores, cada uno se desempeñó muy bien en el papel que correspondía.
Esto debe quedar muy claro porque he visto comentarios de haters en particular que van en contra de la protagonista femenina, pero, se nota que lo hacen con malicia. Eso no es parcial, ni sirve en un análisis real del drama.
Los conceptos personales deben ir por encima de los análisis que afectan al drama.
Además, he observado que los dramas chinos deben mejorar los puntos de actuación porque muchos artistas de ese país, tienen poca experiencia o sobreactúan demasiado y eso también es molesto de ver. No lo digo para este drama en particular, lo digo para todos los dramas en ese país.
Si evaluamos a los protagonistas femeninos y masculinos, se demuestra que los dos tienen una buena relación y por lo tanto, eso sirvió para la buena interpretación del libreto.
El éxito o fracaso de un trabajo depende de la buena relación en el equipo de trabajo. Cuando me refiero al "equipo", no son solo los actores, también son los directores, guionistas, actores, estilistas, etc. En sí, todos los que componen el equipo de trabajo.
Si alguien falla, la obra también fracasará, porque eso es percibido por el público.
Respecto al director, es él quien orquesta todo. Él es quien organiza a los actores y es el responsable del equipo, como sucede en un trabajo normal, donde hay un jefe.
Menciono lo anterior, respecto al rol del director, precisamente porque he visto que en la obra anterior de la protagonista femenina, el director no tenía ética PROFESIONAL y reveló a los medios, detalles que por lo general, un director experimentado, no debería revelar porque va en contra de su propio desempeño como líder del grupo.
Simplemente no asumió su responsabilidad, ante las debilidades de sus actores. Sin tener en cuenta que todos los actores tienen debilidades y fortalezas. ¡Tenía que explotar sus fortalezas!
En mi opinión, tanto Yuan Bingyan como Zheng Ye Cheng se desempeñaron muy bien y fueron armoniosos con el guión y sus compañeros de set. Esto es algo que hay que destacar.
5. El conflicto: Este drama presenta un trasfondo psicológico del personaje femenino, debido a los acontecimientos ocurridos en su infancia, en contraste con el temperamento frío del personaje masculino, que cuando se enamora de ella, se suaviza un poco y comienza a entender el porqué de su comportamiento, brindándole apoyo.
Sin embargo, debido a que en ese momento había tantos intereses involucrados, los dos personajes se ven envueltos en una serie de desacuerdos que conducen a la separación y al dolor. Pero, cuando todo se aclara, el amor prevalece entre los dos.
Esto es hermoso a la vista y muy relajado.
Cabe señalar que los dramas de este estilo, hablan de un contexto histórico (costumbres, y cultura). Por lo que he visto en algunos comentarios, que encuentran incómodo al personaje femenino que persigue a un hombre. Pero en realidad, no están entendiendo en primer lugar, que el diseño de personajes en la obra, es así.
En segundo lugar, no es culpa de la actriz, que el personaje esté persiguiendo a un hombre. Sólo ella está interpretando. No es la realidad.
En conclusión, todo el drama en su conjunto es relajado de ver.
Invito a los fans que no gustan de este drama, a comentar responsablemente sin dañar la buena imagen de los actores. Teniendo en cuenta que todos están mejorando y no es fácil estar en el medio del entretenimiento, porque siempre estarán en el ojo del huracán.
Sin ser conscientes de que los actores también son seres humanos con cualidades y defectos, así como todos nosotros también tenemos estas características, y no es justo.
Para ellos, son horas de arduo trabajo, incómodas, y en muchos casos superando el dolor interno de una persona real. Todo para que una persona irresponsable intente dañar su buena imagen.
Las personas que solo viven para dañar y hacer críticas destructivas tienen una vida miserable y caótica. Eso demuestra ignorancia.
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EU FIQUEI SEM JEITO, PELO JEITO COMO ELA OLHA O ML. ALGUÉM SEGURA ESSA MENINA!
Saudades da A'ling! Ela sem fazer nada, só OLHANDO o Shen Yan já era capaz de deixar a gente sem jeito Hahahaha. Ela não conseguia se controlar perto desse homem, tinha que chegar perto, tocar nele, abraçar e tirar uma casquinha. Acho que se ele não se controlasse também, e desse uma brecha, ela devoraria ele sem pensar duas vezes. "Deixe a decência para as outras mulheres, eu não preciso disso", "Estou tentando ser uma dama!" "Uma dama não olharia um cavalheiro como você me olha" Hahahahaha... Me fez lembrar da Koo Moon Young, elas devem ser descendentes, só pode...O romance não tem do que falar, A'Ling ama esse homem de um jeito que chega a dar dó. O Shen Yan não é tão transparente assim nos sentimentos, mas que esses dois se desejam, isso não resta dúvida. Fica LITERALMENTE na cara. Como ri com esses dois!
O casal secundário é interessante, mas é um tanto retraído quando se trata de demonstração de afeto. Temos que ler nas entrelinhas para ver o real sentimento atrás da provocação. Como me apaixonei pela princesa e o porquinho. A relação do avô e da A'ling é linda demais, assim como a amizade dela e da
sua melhor amiga. Acredito que essa "áurea" afetuosa vem da personagem principal, pois todas as relações dela são cheias de carinho, ternura e amor. O final é lindo, até passaram um pouquinho da conta, não tem do que reclamar quanto a isso.
Então por que só 7,7? Tiveram muitas pontas soltas na histórias, alguns personagens apareceram e fizeram confusão, depois simplesmente sumiram sem sabermos o que houve com eles. Detalhes da história que foram esquecidos e não mencionaram mais ao longo da série. Não houve um momento de grande emoção, e como a série é de comédia, teria que ter isso para dar uma balanceada. Também não há plot significativo na história pelo que me lembre, e acho isso importante pois dá um susto no telespectador.
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My Sassy Princess
Hikaye: 10Dizinin konusu şımarık prensess Liu Liang ve sert adam Shen Yan'ın etrafında dönüyor. Liu Liang diğer ismiyle ChangLe kraliyyet ailesinde doğulmuş bir prensessdir. İmparator tarafından özellikle sevilse de babası ile arası hiç iyi değildir. Çocukluğundan 20 yaşına kadar şımartılmış bir hayat yaşamıştır. Doğum gününde bile ona verilen hediyeleri küçümsüyordu. İlk bölümlerde umursamaz, saygısız, şımartılmış prensess olarak bilinsede ileri bölümlerde aslında prensesin çok iyi bir kalbi olduğu, ve çocuklukta çektiği acılar yüzünden bu kadar şımarık olduğu ortaya çıkıyor. Liu Lian ilk bölümden kalbini bizim sert adam Shen Yan'a kalbini verir. Shen Yan ülkenin zengin, yetkili ailelerinden birinde doğmuş, hayatını dövüş sanatlarıyla, hırsızları tutuklamakla geçirmiş sert bir yamadır. Bölümler ilerledikce çift arasında çok tutkulu bir aşk yaraniyor. Bana göre dizinin 22 bölüm olması çok az. 30 bölümü hak eden bir diziydi. Başroller arasındaki kimya o kadar iyiydi ki bölümlerin kısalığı beni çok üzdü.
Oyunculuk:10
Dizinin çarpıtıcı gözelliği Yuan Bingyan ve karizmatik, yakışıklı hemde çook Zheng Ye Cheng dizinin başrollerini üstleniyor. Diziye ZYC için başlamıştım. Daha üncede Zhao Lusiyle olan bir dramasını izlemiştim. Bu dizide hem YBY hemde ZYC oyunculukları çok iyiydi. Baş roller bir birini tamamliyordu. Umarım gelecekte onları tekrar bir dizide görürüm.
Tekrar izleme değeri:10.
Şu an listemde olan dizileri izleyip bitirirsem tekrar bu diziyi izlemeyi düşünüyorum. Hem eğlenceli hem rahatlatıcı bir drama. Bu diziyi ne kadar izlersem bıkmam.
Etraflı: 9.5
Dizinin konusu dahil diğer tüm şeyleri çok iyiydi. Tek beğenmediğim dizinin kalitesinin az olmasıydı. Daha yüksek kalitede yapa bilirdiler.
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