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Worth Watching
Story:Good characters though it took a while to warm up to the FL character
Showed the scheming of powerful people in military, at court and those seeking power or control over people
Enjoyed the ML & FL banter, fighting and push and pull in the relationship...
Liked the hidden identities and how it unfolds
Good strong FL character who could hold her own even when "forced" to marry and ML character hurt so many times to save the FL, his father, his fellow soldier, his country.
Good frustrated with the emperors incompetence...very realistic
Acting:
- Both leads and supporting actors were excellent
-Scheming military and court officials all did their parts well
-The comradarie among his band of brothers was enviable
Overall:
The beginning is fast paced and builds story well. So pay attention .
The coffin and ending was a bit predictable but none the less fun to watch
The ending was good and complete...satisfying unlike some dramas that just end it.
Good humor and moments of fun within serious topics of leadership, bearing the weight of purpose and what you are born into as well as sacrifice for those you love
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Excellent if you like great female leads
I enjoy this drama thoroughly. The story is, if not totally realistic then at least very beliavable while at the same time keeping the historical romance frame intact.There are at least 3 strong female characters, 1st one warrior/strategist, 2nd army medic and the 3rd concubine who decided to fight the enemy from within. Not much hate in the harem; female characters have friends and colleagues and they mutualy support each other.
The love story is sweet and enjoyable; I loved the war of wits between the main couple that starts from the 1st episode. Their love grows naturaly and is not forced like in some dramas where you ask youself till the end why the heck does s/he love her/him. The setbacks are reasonable depicted and you feel that portrayed reasons would work for us, too.
Politics and the war are the big part of the story but for me, not overly complicated so they are easy to follow. There are even some traces of social issues (disappointed veterans-turn-bandits). The overall situation of multiple forces fighting for the ultimate power and ever changing loyalties are a faithful representation of the historical period.
Acting is great, not sure whether I enjoy more young couples' lively nteractions or the low-key, full of danger and deceit elder couple of chancellor and his lady.
Looking forward to 24 more episodes and how our main couple with develop and grow in such dangerous times.
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One of the best dramas of 2023
"Wonderland of Love" is a drama that both enchants and irritates. It transports viewers to a visually magnificent world of vivid costumes, breathtaking vistas, and rich palace settings, yet it fails in pace and character development, leaving a bittersweet aftertaste.**What I liked best:**
Xu Kai and Jing Tian's chemistry sizzles,
Electrifying every moment with their intense gazes and lively banter.
The action moments are thrilling, highlighting Li Ni's amazing swordplay and Cui Lin's deft techniques.
The political intrigue is compelling, spinning a web of deception and treachery that keeps you wondering until the very end.
The clothes and settings are sumptuous, transporting you to Tang Dynasty splendour.
**What I didn't love:
The plot meanders at times, losing momentum with unnecessary subplots.
Some characters lack depth, falling into familiar tropes without meaningful development.
The ending is rushed, offering a resolution that feels too convenient after a tumultuous journey.
In conclusion, Wonderland of Love presents a visually captivating world with promising leads but ultimately falters in its storytelling execution.
If you're seeking a visually arresting historical drama with hints of romance and heart-pounding action, this drama might offer a temporary escape. However, those seeking a more cohesive and fulfilling narrative experience might find themselves wishing for more substance beneath its alluring surface.
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Le You Yuan
Title: A Mesmerizing Journey in "Le You Yuan""Le You Yuan" takes its viewers on a captivating ride through the intricate tapestry of emotions, relationships, and the timeless dance of love. This Chinese drama effortlessly weaves together a compelling storyline, brilliant performances, and visually stunning scenes, making it a must-watch for any drama enthusiast.
The plot unfolds with a perfect balance of romance, drama, and a touch of mystery, keeping the audience hooked from the very beginning. The characters are well-developed, each with their unique personalities and backstories, making it easy for viewers to connect with and invest in their journeys.
The chemistry between the lead characters is palpable, creating moments that will make your heart flutter. The writers skillfully navigate the complexities of love, sacrifice, and self-discovery, delivering a narrative that is both heartwarming and heart-wrenching.
The cinematography and set design in "Le You Yuan" deserve special mention. Every frame is a visual treat, from the enchanting landscapes to the intricately designed sets. The attention to detail enhances the overall viewing experience, immersing the audience in the world of the characters.
The soundtrack complements the emotional beats of the story, elevating key moments and leaving a lasting impact. It's a testament to the creators' commitment to crafting a complete and immersive experience for the audience.
One of the standout features of "Le You Yuan" is its ability to tackle relevant social issues with sensitivity. The drama seamlessly incorporates these themes into the narrative, adding depth and relevance to the storyline.
In conclusion, "Le You Yuan" is a gem in the realm of Chinese dramas. Its compelling narrative, stellar performances, and visual brilliance make it a delightful watch for anyone seeking a perfect blend of romance and drama. Prepare to be enchanted and emotionally invested as you embark on this mesmerizing journey with the characters of "Le You Yuan."
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The 19 kiss scenes of "Le You Yuan"
Xu Kai and Jing Tian, were so sweet and were so close that they forgot themselves but failed because of "this point".The period drama " Wonderland of Love ",Starring Xu Kai and Jing Tian,
has increased its viewership. The two represented a weak and fake sick grandson and a strong general who fall in love with each other. The kissing scene became the highlight. And CP fans are obsessed with him. lol
When talking about the kiss scenes, the two laughed in unison and said that the "duration" of their kisses was the key to success because the director never complained about it, there were times when the kiss lasted too long and they couldn't help it. I can't help but laugh out loud! lol
"Wonderland of Love" describes a time when the court is in crisis.
The emperor's grandson "Li Ni" (played by Xu Kai), who guards the border, is forced to take on the great responsibility of countering the rebellion.
He has to deal with the General's only daughter "Cui Lin" (played by Jing Tian) who hides his true identity from him. Each one leads an army and is involved in the world war. The two face each other several times in overt and covert struggles of multiple forces, and then fall in love with each other, staging a romantic love story in which the two are committed for the country and the two will fight together........
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The two fell in love and there were 19 kissing scenes.(??) In one scene, she sweetly yelled, "What are you doing?" Then, Xu Kai kissed her (even more) The two hugged and kissed passionately. The scene was sweet and sexy tbh..... There was another scene where Xu Kai was sleeping and his face was close to Jing Tian's neck. She looked at him with eyes full of love and couldn't help but kiss him. During the rehearsal of this scene, Jing Tian couldn't stand Xu Kai's affection. I really kissed Qiao for a good position and pink bubbles flew all over the sky.
Recently, the two were interviewed and talked about interesting things behind the scenes of the kiss scene. Xu Kai laughed and said that the length of her kiss was the best because the director didn't stop and kept pointing next to him: "Kai, please, Kiss harder!" turn around. Turn around. kai!, turn around, don't stay here! Sometimes the two can't help but laugh after kissing for too long. lol Furthermore, he and Jing Tian have high noses, "We ran into each other all the time, one (kiss) scene, the noses kept fighting!"?
Xu Kai and Jing Tian worked well together. The couple's CP combination in the film was called "a battle of wits, courage, love and death." Outside the movie, Xu Kai felt that Jing Tian was just a foolish Baitian, and how could she have so many tricks and tricks. Jing Tian discovered that Xu Kai is a very talented person: "Brother Kai can change roles very quickly.
The popular word on the Internet is that he can switch between wolfdog and milk dog at will." XD XD
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playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks, the way that they understood each other, and their steadfast love was delivered beautifully throughout the drama. The drama would not have been as great if it was not also that the supporting cast (friends and antagonists) was phenomenal. If there is one thing to complain, for romance lovers, is that the leading’s couple romantic scenes takes always ended up with distant camera shots and angles. Still, Xu Kai and Jing Tian manage to delivers some heartbreaking and heart fluttering scenes that made the intensity of their love realistic. Overall, this drama is extraordinary, enjoy it!
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Just a victim of 2ML syndrome, again. #rant
I'll start off by saying yes, I am a big fan of Xu Kai. This drama isn't my favorite type, but I watched it anyway because I knew it would be worth it. Even if he is given a terrible role, he is such a good actor he makes anything he is in worth watching. 10/10 for him, as always in my eyes. And I also really enjoyed Jing Tian here as well! I am not very familiar with her, but I am a fan now.Howeverrrrr. Here is what I am here for: I absolutely love Gao Han. You can also ff through this review if you want, I'm just going to talk about him now. It's personal preference of course, but I first saw and loved him in The Living Dead, and was so happy he had more screen time when he was in Falling Into Your Smile with Xu Kai (love them together lol).
Yes I admit, his character in WOL is the typical "2ML too obsessed with FL and becomes increasingly unlikable"... Like so many other shows. I really wish it were a better side plot. But he really did so well, in my opinion he is an underrated actor. Hate the character and the writing, yes we all did, (really, can't we get more plots for 2ML these days??) but Gao Han was flawless - I really only saw this one to the end for him. I'll look forward to his next role, and if you actually read my long rant / profession of love, thank you haha I hope everyone enjoyed this show! ^^
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Best historical C-drama Ever
I really don't like Historical Drama at all, and I started this show without any expectations.. But NOW I'm speechless!! I still can't believe this masterpiece is available for FREE .. everything are sooooo perfect, All characters did great job especially ML and FLI've never seen a smart, cunning, Tricky and smart ML & FL like those ones .. they have written Thier characters very well
and their relationship was amazing whether in political side or in romance side
Main leads relationship, is so normal have many ups and downs
they're even .. no one has to control the other side. I can't get over from it
for me it's 10/10 and still can't find any historical good drama like this one, unfortunately
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This is the first cdrama I’d rewatch over and over again
Wonderland of Love is truly a gem in the cdrama world. The thing I loved most about it was the healthy and bickering relationships between all the characters. They made me feel good, happy and hopeful.I love that the female lead is a female captain in the army. She’s courageous, strong, witty and loyal. But the male lead is the one who truly got me all the feels. I think this is Xu Kai’s best project yet, his performance was sincere, he showed all his emotions starting as a carefree boy and then as a victorious general and so on. I loved his character, his intelligence, his jokes and the fact that he only has eyes for A’ying. Their dynamic is thrilling and engaging till the very end.
The OSTs, the costumes and the scenography are so beautiful too.
This is the only cdrama that I would rewatch over and over again.
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My all-time favorite historical c drama
I’ve watched countless c dramas including many historicals, but Wonderland of Love is the best one yet! I don’t usually write reviews but I just had to for this c drama. Everything from the plot to the cast to the effects was just perfect!I’ll review each aspect one by one:
1- Storyline/Plot
I really enjoyed this plot, especially the romance trope. I always love when the main leads are equals in terms of personality, intelligence and skills. FL and ML match each other’s energy so much and I love watching them work together and predict each other’s plans. For once, they act like grown ups who can communicate and get to an understanding instead of being stuck in a misunderstanding for over ten episodes. This type of romance is my favorite. Aside from the love story, the side plot is also very well crafted. The intense moments are just right and not overly done, but just enough to make your heart beat faster.. The sad scenes are not too dramatic but just enough to make you shed a tear. The story is incredibly beautiful and I’m so glad it was a happy ending!
I do have to specify that though it’s happy, a lot was lost for that ending.
2- Cast
I am absolutely in love with the cast. Xu Kai is one of my favorite actors. His expressions are perfect and the way his eyes tell his emotions! He was outstanding in this show, and so was Jing Tian. To me, the two match each other so much they look perfect together. The way they acted together really made me feel the romance in the air and their feelings were extremely realistic. The chemistry is INSANE!
The support roles were also very important to the show. Especially the brothers/Li Ni’s subordinates. I felt their acting on another level and they definitely added something special tot this show.
3- Effects/Music/Costumes
The music was well chosen for every moment. I don’t want to spoil anything but the music during the sad moments were more than enough to make me cry my whole life out. It all felt so realistic. Another point is the costumes. For a historical drama, the costumes were very well designed and everything about this drama will make you feel like you’re in ancient China. The effects were out of this world. Every scene with bloodshed, ambushes, swords, explosions, etc. Was visually pleasing (not saying the violence but the way it was brought to us).
This whole drama was a roller coaster of emotions and you will not regret watching it.
This is a must watch drama of 2023, and one of the best historical dramas I’ve ever seen! As I said before, everything about this drama matches each other and I promise this wil be a satisfying drama to watch.
Have a good watch <3
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Perfect for binge watching
I started off with zero expectations but was super surprised by the chemistry between the leads. It was overflowing. The story was also very good, the action scenes were really well executed. Both the ML and FL were equally strong, intelligent, sharp and funny. They balanced each other off really nicely. The ending was superb, it ended things off perfectly. The equation of the ML and FL with the rest of the characters was amazing. I Loved itThe rewatch value for the show for me would be 9/10.
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How smart and intelligent are you?
This is one lovely piece of work,i thank God i didn't fall for the urge to drop this drama. The production team of this drama did an amazing job,the cinematography was beautiful,lovely storyline,it is a well paced drama.Now the first half,were you see the game of intelligence and smartness being played,yea, yea,it could gets tiring i know,but its actually worth watching?,its progreses after each episodes.
The cast was amazing,all roles were played and interpreted well,i enjoyed watching them especially old bao,am still angry he died??, then chang er ? the bromance was a delight
Xu kai never let his fans down,he did what he normally does as a fantastic actor but my shout out is to the FL beautiful Jing Tian,she embodied this role,i love the character she played,yes am her new fan ?
Their chemistry in this drama was beautiful and mature,it was neat,i love it.
Finally... its only few dramas that can boast of a satisfying ending,what happened after the happy ending,how did they live their lives in their happy ever after,now this drama gave me the most satisfying happy ending ever,not some rushed ending. To everyone infront and behind the camera of this drama... Thank you,you all did great ??❤
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