Romance in the middle of good vs. bad

This is a good drama to watch when you want to binge-watch something. I don't suggest watching this and coming back to it a few weeks later because to me, if most of the episodes were not available when I binge-watched this, my curiosity for what would happen next and wanting to watch more would have dropped and I might have just stopped watching. The reason is that the story gets somewhat draggy and boring in the middle making me skip some scenes. But besides that problem I had which was not that big of a deal, I loved the drama. This story focuses on Xie Xiao Nie also known as Ni Chang. She suffered from a rival family's plot. She gets back on her feet after completing school in Yun School taught by a pretty famous teacher. She moves back to her hometown and starts a clothing business. All while this happens, the idea of revenge for her family is still in the back of her head. On her journey to get justice for her family, she falls in love with Luo Prince who she once met, but he doesn't remember. This is a super sweet drama entangled with emotional and serious scenes.


Story-This is a 7 because I loved the beginning and the end but the middle was a bit draggy and there were some uninteresting scenes that I skipped being the bad characters' dialogues. The story is pretty interesting and unique to me. The story starts as a survival story and Ni Chang trying to get justice for her family members' murders but turns into a romantic one soon. The drama makes Ni Chang seem fragile and kinda dumb on the outside, but she is very talented at her craft and extremely smart and brave. I liked her being super talented but rarely bragging about her craft. She also always found unique ways to one-up her opponents. Zi Yu (Luo Prince) seemed like a very righteous chill dude. He seemed not too nice but not too mean either until he meets Ni Chang. Zi Yu is almost always there to help Ni Chang with her troubles. Their love story off slow and the type I don't care about your feelings, but as they interact more, they fall into love. I feel that Zi Yu knew he liked Ni Chang before Ni Chang realized she liked him. After they realize they like each other, their love story, only talking about a love story is just super sweet. They are just so sweet together and there are plenty of kiss scenes. Of course in every drama, you must have love rivals. Su Wen Yu liked Ni Chang since he met her and he is a super complicated character. He likes Ni Chang but gets rejected every time. In more than half the story, it seems like Wen Yu is trying to win over Ni Chang. He finally stops after getting himself back together. Princes Lan Zhou has liked Zi Yu also since she first met him. She appears later in the episodes and tries to chase Zi Yu but after he says he already likes someone, she stops. I like her character better since she is not as delusional as Wen Yu. There are several couples in the story, which I think are expected especially after you have watched half the show. The evil characters made me hate them so much. Yuan Dao Cheng, I hated him throughout the entire show from start to finish and I just him to lose his power and suffer the consequences of his evil-doings. Another evil character, Yan Wen Xiu, again a complex character like Su Wen Yu. She seemed just one of those normal bullies or something, but no she takes being bad, disgusting, evil to another level. She does atrocious things out in the daylight and it could almost compare to the evil things Yuan Dao Cheng does secretly. I somewhat disliked Wen Xiu from the first time I saw her appear but my hatred for her grew more as she did more bad things. The story overall is somewhat basic with the evil people, good people, heroines, etc. There were not that many shockers or plot twists.

Acting/Cast-Let me just say, the leads and most of the characters' actors and actresses fit into the roles very well. But some of the supporting roles, fit well but not as well as I wanted. Nevertheless, all the actors and actresses did a great job with their characters. If they were a bad character, they made me hate them. If they were a good character, I liked them. If they were a complex character, then I got mixed feelings. For the specific actors:

Bi Wen Jun (Ou Yang Zi Yu)-I watched a couple episodes of In My Class which he starred in and he didn't really catch my attention but he did in this drama. He was sooo good acting like a 5-year old. He made it seem like he was a 5-year-old in an adult's body. It was also super cute. He also did great when was like a normal adult. He seemed very natural with Li Jia Qi (Ni Chang) and their sweet scenes were so cute! He had great chemistry with Jia Qi. Jia Qi also did spectacular. She was great when she was super warm and nice and she acted great when she was serious.

Sun Jia Lu (Yan Wen Xiu)- She fit this character near perfectly. One look and you knew her character was going to be involved in some problems for Ni Chang. Since Yan Wen Xiu was a complex character, one where you feel bad for, but deep down still somewhat pity, I think Jia Lu did a great job. She made me hate her character so much.

Will Song (Su Wen Yu)-He also fits this character greatly. He looks very pitiful and always having some sort of pain or problem he needs to solve. The actor character made me so annoyed with Wen Yu and mad at him yet again somewhat pity for him at the same time. Also, based on Su Wen Yu's character, I think he might have had some mental problems since he was so delusional when chasing Ni Chang.

Music- It was ok and fit the drama well.

Overall-Decent drama to pass the time or when you are just chilling

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A cute love story that we all dream of

This was one of the most perfect c-dramas I have ever watched. Watching this felt like a smooth glide on the ice rink with a lot giggles, laughs and cries. It is just a really enjoyable drama and fully fulfilled my desire for a cute love story.

The story is wonderful. The conflicts were resolved well and everything felt pretty logical and not out of the blue. I was really curious on how the main couple's relationship would develop and it was done really well. I liked how even with the age lead of the main couple, they showed a great deal of balance in their relationship, which is something I was a bit worried about before starting the show.

All of the actors did a fantastic job, especially the main leads. I feel like Zhao Lusi really encapsulated Sang Zhi both when she was in high school and in college. I honestly don't think I could have thought of anyone who would have done a better job than her. Chen Zheyuan was also amazing. My favorite part of his acting was definitely his eyes. His eyes are really expressive and he did so well expressing all sorts of emotions.

The music used in the drama fit very well. They are have a sort of fresh and youthful vibe to them, which is exactly what this drama's overall vibe is.

I would definitely rewatch this drama anytime I'm craving a cute love story!

Overall, this drama is just really enjoyable and very fun!

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Most satisfying cdrama that I've watched

This has to be one of my favorite cdramas ever. I loved almost everything about the drama from the story to the acting, etc. Even initially, I was super intrigued by the synopsis and I went in with high expectations. I was not disappointed.


The plot of this drama was not only paced well and logical, but it was the perfect amount of revenge, palace intrigue, and romance. The flashbacks of the past life were also placed well. The pacing of the story was quite even throughout, although at the end, it got somewhat quicker, most likely due to the fact that certain scenes may have needed to be cut to meet the current 40 episode limit. Still, it did not impact the pacing too much. The way the revenge was done felt extremely appropriate but also satisfying. There were multiple things that happened that I did not entirely see coming. The romance was quite slowburn regarding the leads, which I think we necessary given the characters, but it also made it so that each of the 3 MLs had their own story with the FL and that nothing was rushed. I think that the climax and the ending were done really well. Everything was tied up really well and almost everyone got the ending that they deserved. I am glad that the end scenes were shown with all the characters that mattered since it made the drama extremely satisfying.

I think that all the actors did a wonderful job portraying their characters. In particular, I think that Zhang Linghe did fantastic as Xie Wei and really made me believe that he was as broken and as vengeful as he was portrayed as. His facial expressions in particular have really improved from his past projects. Bai Lu also did amazing as the FL. I just love watching her because her acting is always on point. The supporting characters held their own and the villains acted heinous enough to the point of believability of their character and actions.

The only thing that could have been improved on was the lighting and angles. There were multiple extremely weird angles shown that took me out of the plot because they were so awkward and weird. In many scenes, there was also extreme lighting shown which made everything super lit. That also took me out of the story. However, compared to how amazing the drama is, they honestly pale in comparison.

Overall, I really enjoyed this drama and will definitely rewatch it. I'm glad to finally get a cdrama that has only minor flaws and issues and that is as enjoyable and satisfying as SoKP is. I'm going to recommend this to as many people as I can because it is just that good.

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A Thrilling Rollercoaster Filled with Twists And Turns

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Story-The story was filled with unexpected events and this story is very unique. The beginning of the drama starts off a bit slow, but the pace fastens. The story includes several very emotional scenes which to me as expected. But there were also several betrayals that heavily impact the storyline. In the beginning, the enemy of Chang Ge is her second uncle, but as the story progresses, he is somewhat hidden as Chang Ge deals with other smaller enemies from episode to episode.. Ashile Sun doesn't really have an enemy in the beginning since he is disguised and his true background isn't revealed. But as soon as Ashilie Sun returns to where he came from, there are several apparent enemies. In the last half-ish, the antagonist changes to Princess Yi Cheng or better yet known as the official wife of Great Khan. In the first half, there were some subtle signs that viewers may or may not pick up that Princess Yi Cheng wasn't as good as she looked from the outside. Princess Yi Cheng is the main antagonist in the overall story for reasons that will be later in this review. The protagonists are most of the characters including but not excluding Chang Ge, Ashilie Sun, Leyan, and some other smaller characters. Hao Du and Sher aren't in the list because they are part-antagonists and part-protagonist. There will be several unexpected twists that are nice. The reason the rating isn't a 10 is that there are some faults in the storyline or just things that don't make sense or are illogical, but that is somewhat excusable because this story isn't just historical, it focuses also on romance. The story is unique in the sense that it is not cliche. There are obviously cliche parts of the story and cliche scenes but there are also unique ones as too. This drama to me has one if not the most interesting plots. This isn't a drama where I was drawn in on the first episode but from around the 5th episode. The main reason I kept watching was the storyline.

Acting/Cast- To me, this cast was perfect. Each actor/actress fit their role well. Dilrabe as Chang Ge was such a great choice. After finishing the drama, I can not think of any other person who could and would portray the role of Li Chang Ge as well as she did. The same goes for Leo Wu, a perfect choice for Ashilie Sun, and the chemistry between the 2 was insane. Hao Du and Leyan were another great pair. Liu Yu Ning was great as Hao Du, an extremely obedient son and guard. Zhao Lu Si played the vulnerable and kind-hearted Leyan amazing as well. Leyan grows immensely in chatter throughout the course of her being lost and Zhao Lu Si fantastically showed it. Alen Fang was again amazing as the troubled Wei Shu Yu. Wei Shu Yu is an interesting character, he seemed uneasy a lot and Alen portrayed this internal-conflicting character well. The supporting cast as was amazing. The actor for Great Khan looked so much like what I think Khan would look like and looks very angry and unapproachable just by the look of the face. The acting for when he was bedridden was just done so well. You could feel his attitude towards every character that visited him and saw/interacted with him when he was awake.
The acting was really good. For the emotional scenes, I got emotional or was going to or shed some tears. There are also some cute scenes that as usual made my heart flutter.

Music- The music was better than what I thought it was going to be. The more I heard the music, the more I liked it. The Osts were so soothing and emotional. Zhou Shen's voice was so amazing and I could feel the emotion he projected.

Overall- A 10/10. This is an unforgettable love story of Chang Ge and Ashilie Sun's which involves war, betrayals, many dangers, enemies, misunderstandings. The story tells how Chang Ge and Ashilie meet over and over again and become friends. In the process, they both start falling in love and they understand each other to a point where their romance just flows with the story. There isn't really any confession because, by the time they both realize how much they love and care for each other, they are already so in love.

The 2nd's leads' love story quite an interesting one which is about a cold guard and a kindhearted princess. In the beginning of the story, they seem so distant but slowly they start falling in love. This is quite the slow burn. Hao Du changes into a more approachable and friendly dude while Leyan changes into a person who understands more of the world and its many problems the people face. The unlikely pair falls in love and it is super heartwarming.

The battling scenes were done extremely well. I didn't mind the comics during some of the battle scenes, although it may seem like they want to save money for production, which if that is even the truth, I still wouldn't;t mind. The comics were done quite well. The production of the drama was spectacular. I liked that there weren't that many if any green-screened backgrounds. If green screens were used, it was for short or the battle scenes which I thought was fine. The central plains had such nice scenery. And the palace and streets of the drama seemed pretty surreal too.

49 episodes might seem like a lot, but once you get hooked in, it seems like there are too few episodes.

The drama is a great drama which I will come back to or just watch clips of pretty regularly. This is also going on my list of one of the best dramas ever and one of my favorite dramas.

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Super cute and a mood lifter!

This drama is one of the best youth dramas I've watched. This youth drama focuses primarily on high school and then transitions to life beyond (college, jobs, etc.) towards the end. This drama is one of those cuter dramas that makes you feel good and isn't too serious.

One thing unique about this drama is the incorporation of diaries made by the FL in the opening sequence which is used as footage throughout the drama. Each episode also ends with a small quote before the ending OST sequence. I thought this made each episode more special and it was a cute feature.

The story is pretty normal, nothing out of the ordinary but I still very much enjoyed it, nevertheless. It however is still quite addicting, making you want to continue on to the next episode and see what happens (which I loved). The ML is an introvert and quite shy while the FL is a bubbly, talkative extrovert. I loved that they contrast each other in personality but were still very similar deep inside. My favorite part of the story was the friendships between the main characters, the main couple's relationship, and the realistic depiction of studying and grades.

The acting and casting were superb. Each actor/actress fit each role perfectly and acted amazingly. The chemistry between the characters was something I adored, especially between the FL and ML. I was rooting for them all the way. They made me giggle and laugh so many times (they are just so cute together). The cast really made me feel like I was watching the story of real people.

The music used in the drama were all songs that were already out before the drama, meaning they aren't original soundtracks but I still adored all the songs. The songs were perfectly chosen for this drama and I'm super glad to have discovered some new songs.

I would definitely go back from the start and rewatch the whole thing. This is definitely something that would lift your mood if you aren't in a good mood. Overall, this drama would definitely be one of the highlights of this summer for me and is the all-around perfect school and youth drama.

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So addicting and is now one of my favorites

Watching Experience Context: I began watching this as soon as it aired. From the first episode, this instantly hooked me and I have been watching the episodes almost as soon as they drop. This was one of those dramas where, even over multiple days, I was still desperate for new episodes and thinking about the characters and story.

Premise: The story is about Xue Fangfei, the FL who suffers a horrid tragedy and switches identities with Jiang Li, returning to the capital to seek revenge both for herself and Jiang Li. Through the course of seeking revenge, she meets Xiao Heng, the Duke of Su, the ML. They each assist in each other's goals, developing a romance and bring down the villains.

Story/Plot: I personally thought that watching Xue Fangfei getting revenge on everyone who wronged her and Jiang Li was extremely satisfying. It also didn't feel too cliche and I liked that I had to see Xue Fangfei struggle to get her revenge because realistically, it isn't that easy to get revenge. The plotting of the leads and everyone was done excellently, specifically the FL's. I thought that the heavy usage of dramatic irony was exactly what made the story so appealing. I was always glued to the screen wondering what each side would do next and how they would react to the plots and schemes unfolding. The villains in this drama made the story a lot more interesting since they weren't dumbed down and just trying to hurt the leads. The main villains also have their internal struggles, making them seem more realistic, instead of just having an exterior goal to achieve.

Xue Fangfei and Xiao Heng's romantic plotline was also done amazingly. They are now one of my favorite ships ever. I thought that their development from two people using each other to lovers was so well done. They speak to each other in a roundabout way with words that have underlying meanings. I thought that it very much fitted with their characters, and it was one thing that I thought made them as a romantic pair standout. Almost everytime they came up on my screen, I was smiling and shipping super hard. I really liked that even the FL isn't one of those strong female leads physically, that she was still able to match up to the ML mentally.

The only things that made me dock a point is that there are some questionable plot points, but the rest of the plot was still very solid, so I felt that it doesn't impact the entire story too much.

Acting/Cast: All of the actors and actresses did a splendid job, but I would have to say that the highlights were the two leads and the villains. Wu Jinyan, who plays Xue Fangfei and Wang Xingyue, who plays Xiao Heng both did a fantastic job at what they needed to achieve, bringing their characters to life. I live for their scenes together, because they have such good chemistry. I loved the way that they looked at each other, because I felt like so much was said without much being said. I'm also going to applaud the actors and actresses that played the villains because they made me hate the villains so much. Their acting displayed the duplicity of their characters' behaviors and shamelessness.

Music: The music isn't something that I would listen to on a daily basis, but it does fit the drama very well and I think that I would come back to the OSTs every once in a while. It would most likely be to relive the drama, but nevertheless, the OSTs are all amazing and accomplish what they need to do.

Rewatch Value: This is no doubt going to be one of those dramas that I will come back to multiple times. Even though I already know everything that will happen, the satisfying story and great acting makes me want to rewatch and see if there are any details that I missed.

Overall: This is definitely one of my all-time favorite dramas ever. I'm also probably going to think of the story and characters a lot, which just shows the impact that this had on me. I would recommend everyone to at least give this drama a shot, even if you don't think you'd like this kind of story.

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Cute drama if you want something light-hearted and fun

The drama was super cute and was quite enjoyable. I had fun watching a few episodes every day when it was airing. I think that I enjoyed this drama more than if I had binged it because of the excitement for when certain plot points happen because I had enough time (days and weeks) to digest and indulge.

The drama is about ML and FL who know each other both irl and through gaming, in which they are good friends. The FL falls in love with the ML in person, confessing to him, which he rejects because he likes someone through gaming which happens to be the FL. The story is mainly about the relationship arc of the FL and ML, as well as the work of the FL and ML at a gaming company.

I think the plot is where the drama falls the flattest. I think that the general setup of the story was fine, it's just that the amount of time that it took for the FL at first to chase the ML felt too long. I felt as if that part could have been shortened with time in their relationship since the part where they are together felt like it needed to and should have been longer. Nevertheless, I did enjoy anticipating and watching the moments where both the FL and ML find out each other's gaming identities, as well as the overall arc of the main couple's relationship and the company plotlines.

I thought that everybody did a pretty good job in the role that they had. I think that the chemistry between the leads was good but not the best. They each acted well enough for the roles that they had. I think Zhou Ye is the standout in this drama as she just perfectly captured the spunky and bold personality of Yue Qianling.

The osts were cute and lovely, just not the best that I've heard.

I think that I'll only be rewatching certain parts of the drama if I ever do want to.

Overall, it's a fun watch, perfect if you want to feel positive and happy after watching.

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