HeadInTheClouds:I still haven't finished LYF Season 2. I think my TV protested against me watching it because it decided to die a few days ago. Now I have no TV.
Your TV boycotted S2? LOL! But think of all the gorgeous Xiang Liu scenes you are missing out on! Which episode are you up to?
HeadInTheClouds:Have you finished Once Promised drama, liddi?
Funny that you mention it. I was just telling @Kokuto this the other day:
liddi:My only regret was that I held off reading it for so long. Definitely, I hope that it will be fully translated too one day. You know that because I love it so much, I went back to brave certain scenes in A Lifetime Love - and found myself actually tearing up during the events leading to A Heng's first death, which surprised me, because the CGI was nothing to write home about. However, by the same token, the glaring issues of having wooden actors playing nuanced, grey roles are even more pronounced. I really wish they would remake Once Promised again, though that is probably a pipe dream.
Safe to say, I have not ventured past this. More than an oily Chi Chen (actually this is no longer an issue in later parts of the drama), a block of wood Shao Hao drove me up the wall and I cannot bring myself to continue. The drama actually made Shao Hao less callous - by having him regretting and turn back to find A Heng after he initially left with half the jade egg, but by the time he arrived, it was too late and he only saw Luo Jia (Hou Tu) weeping at the edge of Yu Abyss, and was told how A Heng died.
They also made it such that A Heng being recovered from Yu Abyss is actually all through Chi Chen's efforts, and he brought her back to Xuan Yuan, but because she went berserk, she was then trapped in a formation to be destroyed (again a decision made by the 4 ministers after the Yellow Emperor was knocked unconscious by A Heng's attack). Chi Chen was the one who helped her break free from the demonic possession. The Yellow Emperor was furious when he heard what his ministers attempted to do to A Heng, and banished one of them. I didn't properly sit down and watch it through so I might be mistaken but it seems like drama Yellow Emperor is less ambitious (willing to live in peace with Shen Nong) and more caring of his children? Dunno.
Now, since you don't seem that keen to watch S2, how about you braving A Lifetime Love on behalf of us? LOL
Okay, more movement on Go East! They are setting up this cool display offline display, in some malls, I'm guessing, where they have some sort of activity? To encourage reservations? My google translate is limited. But the activity runs thru 8-30, so my joke about it showing up on the 31st maybe psychic.
liddi:Your TV boycotted S2? LOL! But think of all the gorgeous Xiang Liu scenes you are missing out on! Which episode are you up to?
Boycotted S2! hahahahaha Such a tough crowd here. lol
liddi:Now, since you don't seem that keen to watch S2, how about you braving A Lifetime Love on behalf of us? LOL
I may take up this challenge. I've really been intrigued by your translations, and I doubt we'll get an English version, so it may have to be the drama for me. Plus, I have a high tolerance for dreck in the pursuit of an actor's work ... or in this case, a story / world -- as I eyeball yet another awful short drama for my Li Jiu Lin.
I will say, that the lack of CGI and all the fantastical creatures in LYF may be a blessing. The show will hold up much better than a CGI heavy drama would, over the years.
Kokuto:I may take up this challenge. I've really been intrigued by your translations, and I doubt we'll get an English version, so it may have to be the drama for me.
Wow! Much respect and applause for your bravery! Please do share your viewing journey. I'll give you a map of names after I've compiled them because just like LYF, they changed names even more extensively in A Lifetime Love, though I think you would be able to guess who is who.
Is there a fully subbed version available to you? I saw a lot of requests for English subs on Croton's official Youtube channel but they have not subbed it past Ep7 (I think).
Kokuto:I will say, that the lack of CGI and all the fantastical creatures in LYF may be a blessing. The show will hold up much better than a CGI heavy drama would, over the years.
That is very true. Unless the drama itself is good and immersive enough in every other aspect that the audience is able to look past the campy CGI, which I am not as confident that A Lifetime Love falls in this category. Scarlet Heart did not have the best CGI (even though it is not a CGI-heavy drama), and to be honest, neither does LYF in certain scenes (looking at you - water tap blood dispenser!), but it does not stop me from being unable to move on...
liddi:Wow! Much respect and applause for your bravery! Please do share your viewing journey. I'll give you a map of names after I've compiled them because just like LYF, they changed names even more extensively in A Lifetime Love, though I think you would be able to guess who is who.
Is there a fully subbed version available to you? I saw a lot of requests for English subs on Croton's official Youtube channel but they have not subbed it past Ep7 (I think).
Yes, it's on Viki. And the subtitler was cursing as she translated. lol
I certainly will share my ... experience with all of you, when I bite the bullet. Cause, yes, I'm sure I'll need some help sorting out folks.
liddi:That is very true. Unless the drama itself is good and immersive enough in every other aspect that the audience is able to look past the campy CGI, which I am not as confident that A Lifetime Love falls in this category. Scarlet Heart did not have the best CGI (even though it is not a CGI-heavy drama), and to be honest, neither does LYF in certain scenes (looking at you - water tap blood dispenser!), but it does not stop me from being unable to move on...
Yes, so many complaints about older CGI which some dramas may use liberally ... which really can't be helped -- technology gets better. Though I don't think that's the biggest problem of A Lifetime of Love, according to viewers.
Anyone catching the clips of the concert tonight?
Dont think i should be posting in the main comments. Here are some wbs. I will add here slowly.
Omg how much did they spend on that screen and graphics..
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ZhiAnShiKe https://video.weibo.com/show?fid=1034:5068548905566232
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10. ChuLian (canto) https://video.weibo.com/show?fid=1034:5068661791064086
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Kokuto:I certainly will share my ... experience with all of you, when I bite the bullet. Cause, yes, I'm sure I'll need some help sorting out folks.
The mapping of locations and names in Once Promised (both novels) vs Lost You Forever vs A Lifetime Love. Feel free to let me know if I made any mistakes.
Kingdoms, Locations, Clans
Novel (2011 edition) | Novel (2019 edition) | Lost You Forever | A Lifetime Love | ||||
轩辕 | Xuan Yuan | 轩辕 | Xuan Yuan | 西炎 | Xi Yan | 宣阳 | Xuan Yang |
神农 | Shen Nong | 神农 | Shen Nong | 辰荣 | Chen Rong | 玄牧 | Xuan Mu |
高辛 | Gao Xin | 高辛 | Gao Xin | 皓翎 | Hao Ling | 凌云 | Ling Yun |
九黎 | Jiu Li | 百黎 | Bai Li | 百黎 | Bai Li | 若疆/不归谷 | Ruo Jiang / Valley of No Return |
玉山 | Jade Mountain | 玉山 | Jade Mountain | 玉山 | Jade Mountain | 玉山 | Jade Mountain |
泽州 | Ze Province | 泽州 | Ze Province | 泽州 | Ze Province | 菏州 | He Province |
阪泉 | Ban Quan | 阪泉 | Ban Quan | 潼岭关 | Tong Ling Pass | ||
冀州 | Ji Province | 冀州 | Ji Province | 冀州 | Ji Province | 天水山 | Tian Shui Mountain |
若水族 | Ruo Shui Clan | 若水族 | Ruo Shui Clan | 若水族 | Ruo Shui Clan | 涉河族 | She He Clan |
Names
Novel (2011 edition) | Novel (2019 edition) | Lost You Forever | A Lifetime Love | ||||
蚩尤 | Chi You | 赤宸 | Chi Chen | 赤宸 | Chi Chen | 赤云 | Chi Yun |
西陵珩/轩辕妭 | Xiling Heng / Xuanyuan Ba | 西陵珩/轩辕妭 | Xiling Heng / Xuanyuan Ba | 西陵珩 | Xiling Heng | 木青寞/宣阳婼 | Muqing Mo / Xuanyang Ruo |
高辛少昊 | Gaoxin Shao Hao | 高辛少昊 | Gaoxin Shao Hao | 皓翎少昊 | Haoling Shao Hao | 凌云晟仑 | Lingyun Sheng Lun |
云桑 | Yun Sang | 云桑 | Yun Sang | 云桑 | Yun Sang | ||
青阳 | Qing Yang | 青阳 | Qing Yang | 青阳 | Qing Yang | 昱辰 | Yu Chen |
昌意 | Chang Yi | 仲意 | Zhong Yi | 仲意 | Zhong Yi | 知若 | Zhi Ruo |
蜀山昌仆 | Shushan Chang Pu | 濁山昌仆 | Zhuoshan Chang Pu | 濁山昌仆 | Zhuoshan Chang Pu | 亦篱 | Yi Li |
诺奈/雨师 | Nuo Nai / Yu Shi | 诺奈/雨师 | Nuo Nai / Yu Shi | 景时/雨尘 | Jing Shi / Yu Chen | ||
黄帝 | Yellow Emperor | 轩辕王 | Xuan Yuan king | 西炎王 | Xi Yan king | 宣阳王 | Xuan Yang king |
嫘祖 | Lei Zu | 缬祖 | Xie Zu | 缬祖 | Xie Zu | 木青廖若 | Muqing Liao Ruo |
炎帝 | Flame Emperor | 神农王 | Shen Nong king | 辰荣王 | Chen Rong king | 玄牧王 | Xuan Mu king |
俊帝 | Eminent Emperor | 高辛王 | Gao Xin king | 皓翎王 | Hao Ling king | 凌云王 | Ling Yun king |
炎帝榆罔 | Flame Emperor Yu Wang | 榆襄 | Yu Xiang | 浩许 | Hao Xu | ||
祝融 | Zhu Rong | 炎灷 | Yan Zhuan | 童峥 | Tong Zheng | ||
共工 | Gong Gong | 洪江 | Hong Jiang | 洪江 | Hong Jiang | 兴汒 | Xing Mang |
后土 | Hou Tu | 珞迦 | Luo Jia | 坤卜 | Kun Pu | ||
茱萸 | Zhu Yu | 茱萸 | Zhu Yu | 茱萸 | Zhu Yu | 紫株 | Zi Zhu |
王母 | Royal Mother | 王母 | Royal Mother | 王母 | Royal Mother | 玉夫人 | Madam Jade |
彤鱼氏 | Madam Tongyu | 彤鱼氏 | Madam Tongyu | 蝉雷氏 | Madam Chanlei | ||
夷彭 | Yi Peng | 夷澎 | Yi Peng | 佶夷 | Ji Yi | ||
高辛宴龙 | Gaoxin Yan Long | 高辛宴龙 | Gaoxin Yan Long | 凌云地音 | Lingyun Di Yin | ||
高辛中容 | Gaoxin Zhong Rong | 高辛中容 | Gaoxin Zhong Rong | 凌云函宴 | Lingyun Han Yan | ||
小夭 | Xiao Yao | 小夭 | Xiao Yao | 小夭 | Xiao Yao | 诺夙 | Nuo Su |
颛顼 | Zhuan Xu | 玱玹 | Cang Xuan | 玱玹 | Cang Xuan | 落尧 | Luo Yao |
沐槿 | Mu Jin | 沐槿 | Mu Jin | 嫦曦 | Chang Xi | ||
风伯 | Feng Bo | 风伯 | Feng Bo | 夜风 | Ye Feng | ||
应龙 | Ying Long | 应龙 | Ying Long | 应龙 | Ying Long | 海雄 | Hai Xiong |
知末 | Zhi Mo | 知末 | Zhi Mo | 岸华 | An Hua | ||
象罔 | Xiang Wang | 象林 | Xiang Lin | 敕墨 | Chi Mo | ||
离朱 | Li Zhu | 尹朱 | Yin Zhu | 琛方 | Chen Fang | ||
岳渊 | Yue Yuan | 岳渊 | Yue Yuan | 夜殊 | Ye Shu | ||
安容 | An Rong | 安容 | An Rong | 蔡仲 | Cai Zhong | ||
安晋 | An Jin | 安晋 | An Jin | 蔡陵 | Cai Ling | ||
泣女/冰月 | Qi Nü / Bing Yue | 泣女/冰月 | 泣女/渊寒 | Qi Nü / Yuan Han | |||
云泽 | Yun Ze | 云泽 | Yun Ze | 长周 | Chang Zhou | ||
高辛季厘 | Gaoxin Ji Li | 高辛季厘 | Gaoxin Ji Li | 凌云渐幽 | Lingyun Jian You | ||
轩辕挥 | Xuanyuan Hui | 轩辕挥 | Xuanyuan Hui | 宣阳辉 | Xuanyang Hui |
I am literally exhausted -- in a good way -- from excitedly watching concert videos and pics from yesterday. I can't imagine how people who actually went to the concert feel. They are probably STILL sleeping off the drop in adrenaline. Kudos to Tan Jian Ci and his team for an AMAZING concert. I've never seen so much effort put into giving fans so much extra content before and during a concert.
Kokuto:I am literally exhausted -- in a good way -- from excitedly watching concert videos and pics from yesterday. I can't imagine how people who actually went to the concert feel. They are probably STILL sleeping off the drop in adrenaline. Kudos to Tan Jian Ci and his team for an AMAZING concert. I've never seen so much effort put into giving fans so much extra content before and during a concert.
Breathtaking concert! I can't imagine going a full three hours in that manner. The fans and friends who attended are blessed. And we see nods to LYF - from the nine-headed serpent and Mao Qiu videos to the costume in the opening track. One of the most moving tracks has to be 那些荧火, with footage of the fans that has supported him on his long journey. Very very moved and inordinately proud of him to have come so far, and seen the fruit of his unwavering hard work, dedication and passion. Certainly one of the very few in the entertainment industry that I truly respect. He looks even thinner than before though. I hope he gets time to properly regroup and rest before the next stop in Beijing in roughly two weeks' time.
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