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The story starts strong with a classic underdog narrative where the main character works hard to rise in a highly competitive environment, which keeps things exciting in the beginning. Dashing Youth incorporates a nice balance between humor and serious moments. However, as with many historical dramas, there are moments when the plot can feel a bit slow or repetitive, especially when the conflict revolves around political or family-related issues. For some viewers, these sections might be a bit too predictable, especially if they are familiar with the genre.

The chemistry between the leads is another highlight, with their relationship slowly developing into a romantic subplot. The female lead’s character is intelligent, confident, and a good foil to the male lead’s more naive but determined nature. Their dynamic evolves from a competitive relationship into mutual respect, which is satisfying for viewers looking for a bit of growth before romance.

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So, we're going to talk about the drama Legally Romance. Honestly, it was amazing! I didn’t expect them to create a drama like this. In the first episode, Lu Xun (played by Z-Tao) and Qian Wei (played by Song Zuer) are shown as having a boss-employee relationship, where he appears to really hate her. But the story takes a twist when they introduce the time-travel trope. I believed that she might time travel back to her college days, where she is now in 2013 and already knows her future. So, she starts to fight back and seek revenge on Lu Xun. She mistakenly believes that he is in love with the second lead actress (I don't remember her name), so she tries to help him win her over.

However, what she doesn’t realize is that Lu Xun actually loves her, not the second lead. Eventually, around episode 16, they begin to get closer, and by episode 26, Qian Wei wakes up in a hospital and realizes that everything she experienced was not time traveling—it was all just a coma dream. The time travel was just a part of her dream while she was in a coma. Lu Xun visits her, but she is talking to her ex about breaking up with him. Lu Xun misunderstands and leaves before speaking to her, thinking that she still loves her ex and will patch things up with him.

What Qian Wei experienced in her coma dream made her realize that, even though it was just a dream, she had fallen for Lu Xun. She starts to piece together the truth when a doctor tells her that it's common for patients to recover better if their friends and family share their past with them. The doctor hints that some parts of her dream might have been real. She then sees an entry book from her coma period and notices that Lu Xun's name is on the list. This confirms to her that her feelings and experiences were not just a dream—Lu Xun truly loves her.

After waking up, Lu Xun still acts like a tough boss because he believes that Qian Wei still loves her ex. He thinks he has no chance with her, even though he has loved her for years. The episodes from when she wakes up to episode 30 were a bit boring to watch. However, things improve later on, and they eventually end up together.

In the final episodes, Qian Wei begins seeing glimpses of the future during her check-ups. She sees that Lu Xun is on a date with the second lead actress, but it turns out that she wasn’t romantically interested in him. Instead, she was hiring him for a business-related case, as Lu Xun is a lawyer. Qian Wei decides to confess her love to him and tells him, “I love you.” Lu Xun then reveals that he wanted to hear her confession and that he’s been in love with her since he was 18—he has loved her for 10 years and still does. Everything goes well after that.

In the last episode, just before their wedding, Qian Wei runs away because she wants to see her future with him. Everyone thinks the bride has run away, and Lu Xun also runs after her. In the end, they both end up in the same car, and the drama concludes like that.

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Masterpiece Drama in 2024

I really loved the story! It might not be super realistic, but the way each character has their own flaws makes it feel so relatable and human. Even though I’ve watched it once, every time I rewatch it, I always catch new details that make me want to keep coming back.

That said, I feel like Soyeon’s character is a bit of a weak spot. I just couldn’t find a good enough reason to excuse her behavior as an ex-wife or as a person. But then again, if they’d gone too deep into Soyeon’s perspective, it might’ve overshadowed the main storyline, which would’ve distracted viewers from the leads. So yeah, the gap in Soyeon’s backstory is kinda a double-edged sword.

All in all, I think this drama is super artistic with amazing acting. Sure, there are a lot of details that get left behind, but considering it’s only eight episodes, it makes sense.

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Parallel Love had potential but became less interesting as it went on

I dropped this drama after the 20th episode because it was getting boring, and the chemistry between the female lead (FL) and male lead (ML) was becoming too clichéd. It was nice at first, but I mainly watched it for Li Hongyi, who was the only character I truly adored. The FL was also beautiful, but I didn't like her character much. As for the second girl (whose name I can't remember), the one Li Hongyi was supposed to marry, I think she deserved him more. But in the end, he fell for the FL. Overall, the drama was enjoyable up until about episode 18, but after that, it started to drag, and I ended up fast-forwarding through episodes 20 to 23 just to get to the plot and ending. The ending wasn’t bad, but it wasn’t great either. So, "Parallel Love" was just average for me.

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A Profound Exploration of Emotions and Exceptional Performances

This drama masterfully delves into the depths of human emotion, portraying the delicate and fragile nature of the characters' feelings. Eun Ho's journey to balance the search for her sister, the complexities of her past relationship, and her new romantic entanglement with Ju Yeon is handled with a sensitivity that resonates deeply with viewers.

Kang Hoon's portrayal of Kang Ju Yeon is particularly noteworthy. His exceptional acting brings a nuanced vulnerability to the character, making Ju Yeon's emotions and struggles feel authentic and deeply moving. His chemistry with Shin Hye Sun adds layers of complexity to their relationship, keeping the audience emotionally invested.

Overall, this drama is a beautifully crafted exploration of love, loss, and identity, driven by powerful performances and a well-written narrative. It's a must-watch for anyone who appreciates character-driven stories with profound emotional depth.

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Just watch it!

The uncut version really was uncut omg I loved this show no I love this show so much it has such a special place in my heart omg!!!! We saw raw, evert day, realistic love from Jack & Joke. I love that is was really and it showed normal people trying to make a better world for themselves that’s why it’s a 1000/1000 for me.

War and Yin such as great job playing these characters cause they are both incredible actors themselves wow and they are so talented and just humble people. The fact that they produced this show especially for their fans is beyond amazing they really love their fans.

Joke when he come out of jail his goal was to find Jack and apologize to him but when he found Jack he was not the kid he knew anymore. They had both grown over the years and we can see Joke trying to make amends with Jack but Jack is like nope it’s not going to be that easy for you and so he makes him work for him but you can see that Jack already forgave Joke along time ago. I loved how the relationship progressed and grew to something so beautiful. Now when this uncut scenes began wow we just the raw love real raw that was such a great moment. They really went all out for this show it was such a great way to end the year with a great show.

The love between Jack and Joke was so cute the build from hating each other to absolutely doing anything to protect each other is the best. It was just a good show wow. The side characters were also good we loved them Tattoo, Hoy, Arran, Rose, Save, Hope, Toi Ting and Grandma(the real Cupid of Jack and Joke). They did such a great job and each of them we lived them so much!!

Overall this is the best show of 2024, the fact they Yin and War produced this as a present to us their fans says a lot about them cause they wanted to thank us and it was evident in their acting and everything they gave us in the show it really was outstanding. Now I was hoping that we get a season 2 but it was announced that Jack and Joke coming back in February 2025!! Yay! So 1000/1000 for me for this show it’s a masterpiece everything the actors, the music, the characters, the OST, the story line, the production team. This is the kind of show you enjoy from first episode to last cause they gave us what we want and also unexpected this as well which made it even more spectacular.

Go watch Jack & Joke : U Steal My Heart! You won’t regret it!!

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This show is the one

Where to start to off omg this show was absolutely amazing. It was filled with romance, action, comedy and drama, it just had it all and I absolutely loved the combination of all those genres in this show. Jack & Joker is that show of the year 2024 and if you are looking for a good show with a good story line then this is the show for you cause once you start you can’t stop and you end up loving this show, the actors and even the OST is just good and it complements the show so well.

When we start the show we are introduced to Joke(War) it starts of with him in his high school days (which I found him so cute) and we also see his dynamic with his family and how he basically doesn’t fit in and also doesn’t fit the stands his family has for him. His just the odd one out but also we see his talent, a come up with good ideas and his tricky as well. He meets Jack and then the story starts of there cause the choices that he makes will definitely affect them both in the future and how the grow and fall in love while overcoming all the challenges and forces facing them. War really showed is acting capabilities here omg hi is such an amazing actor like he can convey all the emotions Joke is feeling and more. When he cried in that hospital scene like you could feel it in your soul cause I think we were all crying with him cause he was broken, had regrets and more. We could see the hurt and how bad he blamed himself for Toi Ting being in the hospital. I knew War was a great actor after Love Mechanics the way he played Mark OMG. He is the best actor , and so when he did this show it was evident the talent he has cause he really nailed this role!

We are also introduced to Jack(Yin) we also see his story and how he was raised in a poor community and how just because he was poor he didn’t have the same privileges as the other kids that had money. We see that in his karate class and how the teacher even said that cause the other students have money that e can’t do anything to them people like Carbon(absolutely did not like him and what he did especially to Toi Ting). His family has a debt to Boss and cause he couldn’t pay it he had to work for Boss to pay it back and through the years he has worked for Boss as a debt collector, he still remained kind and so thoughtful his character didn’t didn’t change and his dream of opening a school in his community didn’t change as well. When he finally opened his school with Joke in the end it was just so beautiful and I really loved it. Yin is another good actor what he was made that they got is boyfriend (Joke) captive OMG you you can see in his eyes how mad he was and it was about to go save his man and he absolutely do anything to ensure his safety. Such a great actor!

The love between Jack and Joke was so cute the build from hating each other to absolutely doing anything to protect each other is the best. It was just a good show wow. The side characters were also good we loved them Tattoo, Hoy, Arran, Rose, Save, Hope, Toi Ting and Grandma(the real Cupid of Jack and Joke). They did such a great job and each of them we lived them so much!!

Overall this is the best show of 2024, the fact they Yin and War produced this as a present to us their fans says a lot about them cause they wanted to thank us and it was evident in their acting and everything they gave us in the show it really was outstanding. Now I was hoping that we get a season 2 but it was announced that Jack and Joke coming back in February 2025!! Yay! So 1000/1000 for me for this show it’s a masterpiece everything the actors, the music, the characters, the OST, the story line, the production team. This is the kind of show you enjoy from first episode to last cause they gave us what we want and also unexpected this as well which made it even more spectacular.

Go watch Jack & Joke : U Steal My Heart! You won’t regret it!!

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Indecision, Toxic Love, and a Misleading Title: Why Discovery of Romance Fell Short

The title *Discovery of Romance* feels mismatched to the actual content of the drama. Instead of "discovering" or exploring the meaning of romance in a meaningful or inspiring way, the show was more about unhealthy relationships, indecision, and repetitive conflicts. There was no real growth or discovery; instead, it was about dragging viewers through 24 episodes of a toxic love triangle that went nowhere.

The title suggests something fresh, insightful, or even heartwarming right, but what we got was a drawn-out story that wasted potential. For a drama claiming to be about "romance," it failed to portray love in any meaningful or relatable way.


Honest Review of Discovery of Romance::::

From the title *Discovery of Romance*, you’d expect a drama that explores love in a thoughtful or meaningful way. But after watching all 24 episodes, I can confidently say the title doesn’t match the content. What we got was an unhealthy, repetitive relationship story that left me frustrated and disappointed.

1) Unhealthy Relationships at the Core:::

Instead of discovering romance, the drama revolves around Xia Tian being pursued by her ex, Xu Zehao, while still in a relationship with her devoted boyfriend, Guan Xin. What could have been a story about love and growth turned into a frustrating back-and-forth between the characters, with no real progress or resolution. Every episode felt like the same argument repeated: her confronting him, him denying things, then apologizing—or vice versa. It became predictable and tiresome, and I spent the whole time waiting for them to break up. When they finally did, it wasn’t satisfying; instead, it highlighted just how much time had been wasted on a story that wasn’t going anywhere.

2) Title Doesn't Match the Content:::

The title *Discovery of Romance* sets an expectation of learning something new about love or relationships. But this drama didn’t do that. There was no discovery or meaningful exploration—just toxic dynamics and indecision. Instead of showcasing what romance could be, it normalized selfishness and hurtful behavior, rewarding Xia Tian’s indecisiveness while ignoring the emotional damage done to Guan Xin. The whole story felt like a missed opportunity to do something better.

3) Unfair Double Standards:**

One of the most glaring issues in *Discovery of Romance* was the blatant double standard when it came to the portrayal of relationships. Xia Tian’s emotional back-and-forth between her boyfriend, Guan Xin, and her ex, Xu Zehao, was excused and portrayed as part of her "emotional conflict." The drama seemed to justify her indecision, making it feel like her actions were understandable, even if hurtful to others.

However, the moment the situation was reversed and the possibility of Guan Xin reconnecting with an ex was hinted at, the tone completely shifted. If he had fallen in love with his ex again, he would have been demonized for it. The show would have painted him as untrustworthy or a "bad guy," and audiences would have likely judged him harshly. Yet, Xia Tian's actions were excused, and she was portrayed as simply struggling to choose between two men, rather than being held accountable for leading both of them on. This imbalance made it incredibly difficult to sympathize with the characters or invest in their story.

The double standard not only felt unfair but also undermined the potential for the show to address real, meaningful issues in relationships. It created a sense that the narrative was biased and that the rules for men and women in relationships were not being applied equally. This inconsistency made the drama feel more frustrating than authentic, as it pushed an agenda that favored one character's mistakes over the other's. It wasn’t just a matter of emotional conflict—it was a matter of unequal treatment between the characters.

Final Thoughts:::

The title promised romance and discovery, but what we got was a repetitive, unhealthy love triangle that dragged on for too long. I didn’t see the original series or previous remake, and after this, I don’t think I’m interested. Watching 24 episodes of a mismatched couple who didn’t grow or change left me feeling disappointed and like my time was wasted.

If you’re looking for a drama that portrays love in a meaningful way, this isn’t it. The unhealthy relationships, mismatched title, and lack of character development make this one to skip.


**What Could Have Been Better for a Drama Like *Discovery of Romance***

*Discovery of Romance* had a solid premise but ultimately fell short in several key areas. Here’s what could have made the drama better and more satisfying:

1. **Deeper Character Development**
The main characters, particularly Xia Tian and Guan Xin, needed more growth. Instead of rehashing the same emotional conflict throughout the series, the drama should have shown how the characters evolved from their struggles. For example, Xia Tian could have had moments of self-reflection where she truly understood her emotions and made a decision based on personal growth, rather than remaining stuck in indecision.

2. **Balanced Relationships**
A healthy, honest communication between characters could have been emphasized more. The drama often showcased characters avoiding confrontations or apologizing without any real resolution. To make the love triangle more engaging, the relationships should have been explored in a way that felt more mature, with characters understanding the consequences of their actions.

3. **Stronger Focus on Emotional Realism**
The drama needed to portray real emotions more accurately. Love isn’t just about grand gestures or unresolved tension; it’s about deep, vulnerable moments that connect characters in a meaningful way. By focusing on genuine emotional struggles, the series could have delivered a more authentic experience.

4. **A Clearer Message About Relationships**
The show could have addressed the consequences of toxic behavior in relationships and shown the importance of respect and mutual support. Instead of glorifying indecision and mixed signals, *Discovery of Romance* should have highlighted the value of healthy, mature relationships, where both parties understand each other and grow together.

**5. Ending with Resolution, Not Frustration**
The biggest flaw of *Discovery of Romance* lies in its ending. After dragging viewers through 24 episodes of emotional conflict, indecision, and tension, the conclusion felt like a huge letdown. Instead of providing closure or a sense of real growth, the ending seemed to sweep the unresolved issues under the rug. Viewers who invested so much time in the series were left frustrated, wondering if there was any real payoff especially me 😴😴😴

An ending that reflected the characters’ growth or gave them a chance to make choices based on their development would have been far more satisfying. Instead of showing how the love triangle could be resolved with maturity and insight, the show left us with a sense that nothing had truly changed. The characters continued to make the same mistakes and never learned from their experiences, which felt like a disservice to the audience.

What could have made a huge difference was showing the characters finally breaking free from the cycle of indecision, recognizing what they truly needed in a partner, and making decisions that felt earned. An ending where the characters took responsibility for their actions and grew as individuals would have given the drama the sense of closure it desperately needed. Instead, the lack of resolution left many feeling like their time had been wasted.

One of the few redeeming aspects of Discovery of Romance was the comedy. In an otherwise frustrating and emotionally draining drama, the lighthearted, humorous moments provided some brief relief. The comedic scenes were genuinely enjoyable and brought a sense of balance to the otherwise heavy atmosphere. Unfortunately, these moments were few and far between, and it was disheartening that the only times I felt truly engaged were during these lighter, funnier exchanges. While it was refreshing to see the characters in these moments, they were overshadowed by the overwhelming sense of emotional stagnation throughout the rest of the drama.

**Final Verdict:**
In the end, *Discovery of Romance* was a missed opportunity. The title promised an exploration of love, but the series failed to deliver anything meaningful or deep. It dragged on with unresolved conflicts and unhealthy dynamics, offering little growth or resolution. As a viewer, I walked away feeling like my time was wasted, and I believe future dramas would benefit from a more thoughtful, balanced approach to romance. Here’s hoping the next series does better in showing what real love and personal growth look like.

God I'm pissed with this one 🤬🤬🤬

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absolutely stunning

personally, i was actually hooked on this series right from the first episode. the versatility in their acting to portray such different lives they gave each role was incredible, and it truly was like a sampler to their capabilities. the only problem is i needed each story to go into a full series!
although there was the few awkward scenes, the chemistry between the leads really pulled me right through these moments. i highly recommend this, they are a breath of fresh air, and left me hoping to see them again soon.
truly think that this could be a huge pairing, i just want people to hype them up a lot more!

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Must watch if you like Chinese Dramas

I don’t normal review these shows but if you’re a Chinese Drama Fan I think you’ll enjoy this one.
Story line is pretty decent no real complaints from me so far on that
Actors are all great.
Doesn’t jump around to much so you always understand what the story is about.
I don’t want to say too much because I don’t like spoiling shows for other people but OMG the male leads kisses sheesh ☺️ ☺️ that alone is enough to make you want to watch this show.

Just binged the first 15 episodes of the Silent wife and I must say I love it so far as soon as episode 15 ended. I hoped for more because the 1st 15 were not enough.
A few characters storyline’s still need an ending .
Thankfully more episodes are coming.
Tian Xu Ning is beautiful I can’t wait to see more of his work.

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A Story About Dreams & Destiny: "Although I know my destiny, I still courageously choose to face it"

Fangs of Fortune is a fantasy drama that is based from Chinese Mythological Creatures. It tells a story about a heavily discriminated great demon named Zhao Yuan Zhou and the journey of his life as he chooses to face his destiny. Along his process of walking onto this new path he had chosen, he managed to be involved with a group of beings ; either mortals, gods, demons. They later formed into a team at the Demon Hunting Bureau who at first were only bonded together for the sake of solving mysterious cases about creatures that had gone rampant. They each face each other with indifference and mistrust at first, but the more they unravel truths about the past - especially of their own, they gradually began to warm up to each other and thus, formed a friendship that later turned into found family. Regardless of their differences, they began to understand each other and stand in equal footing eventually learning to separate evil and good from origin, and coming to accept life's greyness and the complexities of beings - whether mortals or creatures.

What had heavily made me gravitate towards this drama is its compelling storyline that is thought provoking and how it finely touched different gradients about morality. It isn't all for a captivating watch as viewers are also challenged to put their perspectives into each of the characters shoes to understand the different contrasting layers of these characters ; their decisions and actions towards certain events or situations. Adding to these is the unabashed portrayal of intense emotions from every character no matter what gender which in turn pinches at the corners of the viewers hearts. To say it is merely a fantasy drama is a bit of an injustice, beyond the excellent cinematography and gorgeous visuals lies a much more meaningful story about life and its lessons.

The great demon Zhao Yuan Zhou's journey came with a lot of loaded heartache but as the plot progressed, his heart became vividly clear. He is a very courageous character who had accepted and had long awaited his destiny, yet still he chose to face it. In the process of doing so, he found himself spreading warmth towards everyone and at the same time receiving the same warmth which he thought he is undeserving of. His selfless act of sacrificing his life for the greater good and his loved one despite having already grown roots for living, proves his heroic character, great love, and how he holds his dream of a peaceful and carefree life ever so importantly. He didn't just simply accept his destiny, he fulfilled his dream along with it. The immense amount of greatness of his character is immeasurable.

This drama might not have been centered solely on the romance between the main leads, however, their love story turned to be the most beautiful yet tragic to be foretold. The love between Zhao Yuan Zhou and Wen Xiao is one that is seen as subtle on the surface, barely palpable - but as you take off the heart shaped rose colored glasses, what awaits is a love that conquers all. Deeper than the romantic moments or sweet intimate scenes, it's the strength of their feelings towards each other that time and time again, they constantly and gravely chose one another. Zhao Yuan Zhou's journey to life started because of Wen Xiao, but it also ended because of her. His love for her is so vast and selfless. While Wen Xiao became the living testament to his deep love, her devotion to wait for 300 years in the sundial and her willingness to guard his home ; the wilderness, while endlessly waiting for their reunion. The nuanced and subtleness of Zhao Yuan Zhou and Wen Xiao's love, proved against odds how deeply rooted and ever lasting their love is, even if their fate is tragic, their feelings for each other never cease to exist, and continue to live on, for every rain shower is their reunion.

All the performance of the actors in this drama are praiseworthy. I specifically have to praise Hou Ming Hao's phenomenal acting skills, his portrayal of Zhao Yuan Zhou connected the most with me. The expression and emotions he delivered on screen screams how great and talented of an actor he truly is. He always left me in awe. I instantly became a fan of him. On the other hand, Chen Du Ling's role as Wen Xiao spoke so much volumes about humans limitations when faced with destiny, her portrayal has been admirable. Tian Jia Rui and Cheng Xiao doesn't fall behind much, they also did a commendable job with their roles. I am looking forward to seeing more of Lester Lin's growth as an actor, he carries so much potential at a young age. Lastly, Yan An, Zhen Xuan and Lai Wei Ming deserves more recognition for their acting performance, I applaud their performance too.

I highly recommend this drama. Perfection is something unachievable in life, even the best comes with flaws. This drama is no exception from such flaws but what makes this stood out is the amount of good qualities it had. From storyline, to cinematography, to acting, to characters and to chemistry.

The 'Fangs' in 'Fangs of Fortune' surely carved into my heart ♡

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