Another addictive Cdrama with gorgeous costumes and cinematography. Struggling with 16 episode Kdramas but 40 episode Cdrama always feel too short. Story of Kunning Palace is such a satisfying watch.
I have tried twice and have not been able to get past the first 10 minutes of the premiere but I really want to give this drama an honest try, because I really like Bai Lu (FL actress), and I generally like iQiYi dramas, even the cliched and not-so-great-but-made-for-a-quick-ROI dramas
Filling the Blossoms In Adversity shaped hole with another interesting C-drama. The costumes and sets are gorgeous and am loving the OTP banter. #Destined
Finished Blossoms in Adversity and loved every minute of it. A beautiful and layered story with strong female characters and so much warmth. Definitely one my favorites this year.
This drama is SO good. Their relationship is lovely to watch and it’s exactly as firefly describes. I think you’ll really like it (and it will be a very nice counter to Criminal Minds lol).
This drama is so good and such a delight to watch. The journey of an all female household is so refreshing to watch and Hua Zhi is such a great lead and I love all the side characters too.
Needed a palette cleanser after Queen of Tears and discovered this little gem. Just five episodes in but am really liking it. Hope it stays good. #BlossomsInAdversity
I keep reading good feedback about this one, but I’m hesitant about Hu Yi Tian (my experiences with him have never been good) and unsure about Zhang Jing Yi as I’ve never watched her in anything, but she’s currently filming a drama slated for 2025 that I am anticipating
I’ve seen her in Lighter and Princess before and she was sweet there but here she is so good. Highly recommend watching this drama its really good. Admittedly the male lead is very wooden but everything else is excellent its easy to ignore his acting or lack thereof.
I’ve been watching this with my husband and it’s out with 35 episodes so far on VIKI. I like it! It’s more about the women and how they support themselves. The female lead is really good. Hu Yi Tian does what he does best—being tall and handsome. 😂 I think it’ll be a 50 or so episode drama. I’m really more interested in the sister of the ML and how her autism (she’s a medical phenom in the show) is portrayed. The actress is doing a great job with this and I think we’ll see her in more projects. The male that has been paired up with her I also think is adorable and have wanted a love line for him since episode 3 and finically started developing in episodes 15-17. I’m on episode 19 currently.
Shaoyao is such a lovely character. Rooting for her and the younger brother of the second male lead. They have this natural spark and its great to watch.
Can confirm it stays great till the end!! I mean if you were to really take a magnifying glass to it some plot points feel rushed and there’s a few plot holes – but who cares honestly, the heart of the show remains in tact and it made for a very satisfying watch. Glad you’re enjoying it so far!
Think the drama peaked for me with the Song joong-ki cameo. I’ve been slowly losing interest despite loving the Yongduri hijinks with the in-laws but ep 14 was atrocious. Thankfully its almost over.
this was painful to live watch.. but should be fun for binge watching (because humour will flow.. this drama was utterly boring during live watch.. pace killed off)
It was really cute. Silly in every way but cute and funny especially when everyone except the female lead figures out the identity of the ‘crush’ whilst in the game. Pure comedy.
K-drama is really winning the wedding pictorial game. These pictures are gorgeous and remind me so much of the real life wedding of Son ye-jin and Hyun Bin.
Ran out of K-dramas to watch so decided to jump on the Queen of Tears hype. Surprisingly this drama is not what I expected it to be but am liking it so far.
The episodes are quite long so am watching it slowly but 5 episodes in and its growing on me. Though the past chemistry doesn’t work always maybe because we only see it in flashes. Its more interesting to see them re-connect in the present timeline.
In the meantime started another new drama and its giving all the cute romcom feels. 2024 is definitely a turning out to be a good K-drama year for now. But am definitely preferring shorter episodes.
Honestly want to know why this drama needs 16 episodes. The plot is all over the place and the warmth and likability get diluted with all the unnecessary makjang. 10 episodes would have been perfect.
Finally started the new Yu Shuxin drama. The CGI is awkward in some places but liking the overall adventure vibe though I have a feeling it’ll get angsty in the later parts. #SwordAndFairy
This is my first Xu Kai drama so I can’t say but the first 12 episodes I’ve seen till now are mostly just set up. Too many characters being introduced without any clear explanation and sometimes it feels juvenile but its watchable.
True enough 😅 Some of them are actual remakes with the same characters and plots, and some are just of the same universe but have different characters and plots
I finally started it last night. So far, so fun! Ahn Bo-hyun is deliciously punchable. I’ve never seen Park Ji-hyun in a positive role before but she’s already completely changed my opinion of her for the better.
Oh yay Elinor!!! I’m glad to hear that!!! I was hoping you would enjoy it, because I was thinking of it as a Numbers-esque drama. This is also the first time I’ve liked Park Ji-hyun… it seems like a good role for her! And Ahn Bo-hyun is just FUN 😁 Yayyy!!!🥳
Thank you for the perfect set of pictures. You’re so right about these roles being a perfect fit for both. While I’ve liked Ahn Bo-hyun in quite a few dramas before but this is the first drama in which I’ve liked Park Ji-hyun.
Yumi’s Cells feels like so many lifetimes ago. 😂
It really does especially because I only watched the first season. I loved Ahn bo-hyun in Military Prosecutor as well but he’s more fun here. The chemistry works better in this drama.
While the drama went downhill after episode 10 at least it wrapped up everything neatly though I still don’t understand why Yura needed to exist. At least the finale wedding was gorgeous.
Absolutely captivated by this drama. Jo jung-seok and Shin sae-kyung are a delight to watch. Especially thrilled to see Shin sae-kyung in another interesting character. Hoping this ends well.
I’m surprised at how much I’m enjoying it, too, considering a) I was completely bored by the first episode and would have dropped it if not for DB and 2) the production team and actress spent regrettably little time on making sure her character presented as believably, traditionally (or even untraditionally) male. I’ve really had to get over the constant voice in my head that questions how, how, HOW all these people think the baduk gambler is a man.
I will say that’s the one downside of this drama. I think they actually give her some make-up too! WHY? She doesn’t try to disguise her voice she has not faked a beard in the same timeframe as her male counterparts… but the storyline has got me where I am willing to overlook it for now lol
HAHAHHAAHAHA I’ve noticed that at first. They didn’t even try!!! I do like it though as it’s realistic to me that she would pull her clothes like it’s a skirt when she climbs the stairs. It’s her mannerisms and it shows lol. I guess back then, the clothes maketh the person so in their brains, she’s really male. If anything, I like that they don’t judge gender based on appearance hehe
Well, actually, I’m busy finishing My Happy Ending Dr. Slump Between him and her, and Queen of Divorce, each with two or four episodes left. I’m glad to be watching all of them with different levels of appreciation, so I’ll have to look forward and see what’s coming next! Do you have any? You’re looking forward to?
Marry My Husband is so much fun. I’m loving the transformed female lead and the despicable second leads. Haven’t seen Song ha-yoon in anything since Sweden Laundry but she is a delight to watch.
firefly
June 22, 2024 at 10:17 PM
Another addictive Cdrama with gorgeous costumes and cinematography. Struggling with 16 episode Kdramas but 40 episode Cdrama always feel too short. Story of Kunning Palace is such a satisfying watch.
Bebe | Nessa❣️
June 22, 2024 at 10:41 PM
I have tried twice and have not been able to get past the first 10 minutes of the premiere but I really want to give this drama an honest try, because I really like Bai Lu (FL actress), and I generally like iQiYi dramas, even the cliched and not-so-great-but-made-for-a-quick-ROI dramas
firefly
June 6, 2024 at 2:26 AM
Found another gem on Netflix. The C-drama rabbit hole is endless and I’m here for it. #WhoRulesTheWorld
Ally
June 6, 2024 at 4:50 AM
That one got a lot of buzz when it came out. I started it, but have not finished it.
jillian
June 6, 2024 at 11:58 AM
Same thing happened to me. I am not just made for 40 episode dramas.
firefly
June 22, 2024 at 10:11 PM
Its good and pretty fast paced. It made for a good binge watch.
jillian
June 6, 2024 at 12:00 PM
I liked Yang Yang better styled as Feng Xi. There is just something about the mane of glory. 😊
firefly
June 22, 2024 at 10:11 PM
Absolutely. Feng Xi was also more interesting.
firefly
May 18, 2024 at 11:26 AM
Filling the Blossoms In Adversity shaped hole with another interesting C-drama. The costumes and sets are gorgeous and am loving the OTP banter. #Destined
firefly
May 15, 2024 at 8:47 AM
Finished Blossoms in Adversity and loved every minute of it. A beautiful and layered story with strong female characters and so much warmth. Definitely one my favorites this year.
Bebe | Nessa❣️
May 15, 2024 at 8:56 AM
I should really try to get out of my Asian drama watching funk and start this. All I’ve been doing is binging “Criminal Minds” on DisneyPlus lately
zindigo
May 15, 2024 at 9:13 AM
This drama is SO good. Their relationship is lovely to watch and it’s exactly as firefly describes. I think you’ll really like it (and it will be a very nice counter to Criminal Minds lol).
Ally
May 15, 2024 at 4:47 PM
I really need to do an analysis of this show and why I felt it was so good. I loved it too.
firefly
May 18, 2024 at 11:29 AM
Would love to read it. It was such a heartwarming drama and all the characters were so interesting.
firefly
May 5, 2024 at 11:27 AM
This drama is so good and such a delight to watch. The journey of an all female household is so refreshing to watch and Hua Zhi is such a great lead and I love all the side characters too.
zindigo
May 5, 2024 at 1:33 PM
I’m 8 episodes in and absolutely loving this c-drama!
Reply1988 -❣️Mother Bean❣️
May 5, 2024 at 7:23 PM
What’s the English name of the drama?
firefly
May 15, 2024 at 8:37 AM
Super late response but its called Blossoms in Adversity. Its really good.
Reply1988 -❣️Mother Bean❣️
May 15, 2024 at 1:16 PM
No worries, thank you.
firefly
May 2, 2024 at 2:55 AM
Needed a palette cleanser after Queen of Tears and discovered this little gem. Just five episodes in but am really liking it. Hope it stays good. #BlossomsInAdversity
Bebe | Nessa❣️
May 2, 2024 at 7:04 AM
I keep reading good feedback about this one, but I’m hesitant about Hu Yi Tian (my experiences with him have never been good) and unsure about Zhang Jing Yi as I’ve never watched her in anything, but she’s currently filming a drama slated for 2025 that I am anticipating
Ally
May 2, 2024 at 7:44 AM
Give him a chance! He’s really a background character supporting the female lead which I love.
lapislazulii
May 2, 2024 at 4:07 PM
Well said 😆
firefly
May 5, 2024 at 11:31 AM
I’ve seen her in Lighter and Princess before and she was sweet there but here she is so good. Highly recommend watching this drama its really good. Admittedly the male lead is very wooden but everything else is excellent its easy to ignore his acting or lack thereof.
Ally
May 2, 2024 at 7:43 AM
I’ve been watching this with my husband and it’s out with 35 episodes so far on VIKI. I like it! It’s more about the women and how they support themselves. The female lead is really good. Hu Yi Tian does what he does best—being tall and handsome. 😂 I think it’ll be a 50 or so episode drama. I’m really more interested in the sister of the ML and how her autism (she’s a medical phenom in the show) is portrayed. The actress is doing a great job with this and I think we’ll see her in more projects. The male that has been paired up with her I also think is adorable and have wanted a love line for him since episode 3 and finically started developing in episodes 15-17. I’m on episode 19 currently.
lapislazulii
May 2, 2024 at 4:07 PM
It’s only 40 eps so you’re almost halfway! Honestly would’ve loved if this was longer but ahh, curse the rules around episode caps.
firefly
May 5, 2024 at 11:35 AM
Shaoyao is such a lovely character. Rooting for her and the younger brother of the second male lead. They have this natural spark and its great to watch.
lapislazulii
May 2, 2024 at 4:06 PM
Can confirm it stays great till the end!! I mean if you were to really take a magnifying glass to it some plot points feel rushed and there’s a few plot holes – but who cares honestly, the heart of the show remains in tact and it made for a very satisfying watch. Glad you’re enjoying it so far!
firefly
May 5, 2024 at 11:34 AM
Half-way through and its really holding up. Am obsessed, this is really such a refreshing drama.
firefly
April 22, 2024 at 11:53 AM
Think the drama peaked for me with the Song joong-ki cameo. I’ve been slowly losing interest despite loving the Yongduri hijinks with the in-laws but ep 14 was atrocious. Thankfully its almost over.
🌸 Cera (@Seeker) 🌸
April 22, 2024 at 1:32 PM
Now even a Bin-Jin cameo is unlikely to “save” the drama.
RenOIshi
April 23, 2024 at 4:42 AM
Painful and dull.
firefly
May 2, 2024 at 2:52 AM
Thankfully its finally over.
firefly
April 10, 2024 at 8:34 AM
Back to C-drama and this one looks really cute. #EveryoneLovesMe
Bebe | Nessa❣️
April 10, 2024 at 9:03 AM
I read that it’s getting pretty good reviews on Netflix. I like Lin Yi (the ML actor), he has that really endearing dorky aura about him
alasecond
April 10, 2024 at 6:49 PM
this was painful to live watch.. but should be fun for binge watching (because humour will flow.. this drama was utterly boring during live watch.. pace killed off)
Ally
April 11, 2024 at 3:53 PM
I just finished this over the weekend. It is cute. Just a lovely watch.
firefly
April 22, 2024 at 11:42 AM
It was really cute. Silly in every way but cute and funny especially when everyone except the female lead figures out the identity of the ‘crush’ whilst in the game. Pure comedy.
firefly
April 5, 2024 at 9:12 AM
K-drama is really winning the wedding pictorial game. These pictures are gorgeous and remind me so much of the real life wedding of Son ye-jin and Hyun Bin.
firefly
April 5, 2024 at 9:05 AM
Ran out of K-dramas to watch so decided to jump on the Queen of Tears hype. Surprisingly this drama is not what I expected it to be but am liking it so far.
LaurenSophie
April 5, 2024 at 10:57 AM
So far, I’ve found that it only gets better with every episode. I hope you feel the same.
firefly
April 10, 2024 at 8:27 AM
The episodes are quite long so am watching it slowly but 5 episodes in and its growing on me. Though the past chemistry doesn’t work always maybe because we only see it in flashes. Its more interesting to see them re-connect in the present timeline.
tabong 🦞
April 5, 2024 at 12:48 PM
Welcome to the club! 🥳
I also started this show recently, but I’m loving it.
firefly
March 18, 2024 at 10:58 PM
In the meantime started another new drama and its giving all the cute romcom feels. 2024 is definitely a turning out to be a good K-drama year for now. But am definitely preferring shorter episodes.
firefly
March 10, 2024 at 10:05 AM
Honestly want to know why this drama needs 16 episodes. The plot is all over the place and the warmth and likability get diluted with all the unnecessary makjang. 10 episodes would have been perfect.
Healer’s
March 10, 2024 at 5:03 PM
Agreed. I kept watching and wondering the same thing.
I guess the last 2 episodes will get to the part of his parents’ approval/disappoval of her.
firefly
March 18, 2024 at 10:47 PM
They completely skipped his parents. This drama had a great premise that dragged itself to ruins. The OTP were cute and fun though.
firefly
March 2, 2024 at 9:30 AM
Hoping the writers apply K-drama logic and give us a happy ending somehow. After everything he’s been through the King deserves to be happy.
firefly
February 27, 2024 at 9:49 PM
Finally started the new Yu Shuxin drama. The CGI is awkward in some places but liking the overall adventure vibe though I have a feeling it’ll get angsty in the later parts. #SwordAndFairy
lapislazulii
February 28, 2024 at 2:16 AM
Would you recommend?? How is it ranking thus far in comparison to other Xu Kai dramas??
firefly
March 2, 2024 at 9:33 AM
This is my first Xu Kai drama so I can’t say but the first 12 episodes I’ve seen till now are mostly just set up. Too many characters being introduced without any clear explanation and sometimes it feels juvenile but its watchable.
Bebe | Nessa❣️
February 28, 2024 at 7:20 AM
The umpteenth “Chinese Paladin” remake but without naming itself a “Chinese Paladin” remake 😅
firefly
March 2, 2024 at 9:34 AM
Its my first one but it looks like they are all standalone.
Bebe | Nessa❣️
March 2, 2024 at 9:48 AM
True enough 😅 Some of them are actual remakes with the same characters and plots, and some are just of the same universe but have different characters and plots
firefly
February 24, 2024 at 8:36 AM
It really is the perfect romcom. Damaged male lead, Chaebol politics and plenty of murder, all the ingredients for a great romcom. 😉
Dorotka
February 24, 2024 at 11:55 AM
But you know what? It is really working here. 😄 At least the comedy part so far. And Mom is a big part of it. 😄
firefly
February 27, 2024 at 9:42 PM
I’m absolutely loving it. This is my weekly happy pill drama at the moment.
Dorotka
February 28, 2024 at 12:46 AM
Mine too!! ❤️
firefly
February 22, 2024 at 12:59 AM
Current favorite drama. Ahn bo-hyun really suits these kind of roles. Didn’t much like either of them in Yumi’s Cells but love them here.
HopefulRomantic 🦋 Tigermoth 🦞
February 22, 2024 at 3:21 AM
It’s really been such a fun drama! I’m glad I gave it a try – I’m enjoying it a lot.
Elin~auditor
February 22, 2024 at 9:35 AM
I finally started it last night. So far, so fun! Ahn Bo-hyun is deliciously punchable. I’ve never seen Park Ji-hyun in a positive role before but she’s already completely changed my opinion of her for the better.
HopefulRomantic 🦋 Tigermoth 🦞
February 22, 2024 at 3:36 PM
Oh yay Elinor!!! I’m glad to hear that!!! I was hoping you would enjoy it, because I was thinking of it as a Numbers-esque drama. This is also the first time I’ve liked Park Ji-hyun… it seems like a good role for her! And Ahn Bo-hyun is just FUN 😁 Yayyy!!!🥳
firefly
February 24, 2024 at 8:38 AM
I love it. Its spot on with the comedy and the thriller aspects are so fun. I’m also loving the chemistry between the team.
🌸 Cera (@Seeker) 🌸
February 26, 2024 at 1:31 PM
Thank you for the perfect set of pictures. You’re so right about these roles being a perfect fit for both. While I’ve liked Ahn Bo-hyun in quite a few dramas before but this is the first drama in which I’ve liked Park Ji-hyun.
Yumi’s Cells feels like so many lifetimes ago. 😂
firefly
February 27, 2024 at 9:44 PM
It really does especially because I only watched the first season. I loved Ahn bo-hyun in Military Prosecutor as well but he’s more fun here. The chemistry works better in this drama.
firefly
February 22, 2024 at 12:46 AM
While the drama went downhill after episode 10 at least it wrapped up everything neatly though I still don’t understand why Yura needed to exist. At least the finale wedding was gorgeous.
owl 🦉 🫰
February 22, 2024 at 6:02 AM
A WOW wedding dress!
firefly
February 24, 2024 at 8:32 AM
It really is.
🌸 Cera (@Seeker) 🌸
February 26, 2024 at 1:34 PM
I like a drama which spends time to wrap up all stories and give us a HEA. This one even gave a little flash forward so extra kudos for that. 👏
firefly
February 5, 2024 at 5:26 AM
Absolutely captivated by this drama. Jo jung-seok and Shin sae-kyung are a delight to watch. Especially thrilled to see Shin sae-kyung in another interesting character. Hoping this ends well.
LaurenSophie
February 5, 2024 at 6:18 AM
I’m surprised at how much I’m enjoying it, too, considering a) I was completely bored by the first episode and would have dropped it if not for DB and 2) the production team and actress spent regrettably little time on making sure her character presented as believably, traditionally (or even untraditionally) male. I’ve really had to get over the constant voice in my head that questions how, how, HOW all these people think the baduk gambler is a man.
🌸 Cera (@Seeker) 🌸
February 5, 2024 at 8:07 AM
Suspension of belief : level required ♾
zindigo
February 5, 2024 at 10:07 AM
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acacia
February 5, 2024 at 10:44 AM
I will say that’s the one downside of this drama. I think they actually give her some make-up too! WHY? She doesn’t try to disguise her voice she has not faked a beard in the same timeframe as her male counterparts… but the storyline has got me where I am willing to overlook it for now lol
earthna
February 6, 2024 at 8:50 PM
HAHAHHAAHAHA I’ve noticed that at first. They didn’t even try!!! I do like it though as it’s realistic to me that she would pull her clothes like it’s a skirt when she climbs the stairs. It’s her mannerisms and it shows lol. I guess back then, the clothes maketh the person so in their brains, she’s really male. If anything, I like that they don’t judge gender based on appearance hehe
earthna
February 6, 2024 at 8:50 PM
It is really captivating (best title!!) and I don’t even know why hahahaha. I’m enjoying it so much
firefly
February 5, 2024 at 5:16 AM
Started this because the poster is so pretty but its such a likeable drama and Yoon Park is an absolute riot. This drama season is really winning.
Reply1988 -❣️Mother Bean❣️
February 5, 2024 at 5:25 AM
I love the meta moment when they refer to the poster in the drama ☺️
firefly
February 5, 2024 at 5:35 AM
The dialogues in this drama are so good. The whole blind date scene was a riot. Could not stop laughing.
Blue (@mayhemf)
February 5, 2024 at 6:00 AM
Yoon Park is killing it. 🥰🥰
What a delight to see him play this character.
LaurenSophie
February 5, 2024 at 6:19 AM
It’s feel good without being stupid, heartwarming without being silly, and genuinely funny without trying too hard. I love it, too.
owl 🦉 🫰
February 5, 2024 at 8:09 AM
Truly a likable drama!
owl 🦉 🫰
February 22, 2024 at 7:34 PM
So far 2024 has been a good drama season!
Reply1988 -❣️Mother Bean❣️
February 22, 2024 at 9:57 PM
Yes and we still have ten months to go and so much to look forward to.
owl 🦉 🫰
February 23, 2024 at 8:36 AM
I love Kdrama seasons like this!
firefly
February 24, 2024 at 8:40 AM
Yes it is! Which dramas are you looking forward to next?
owl 🦉 🫰
February 24, 2024 at 6:12 PM
Well, actually, I’m busy finishing My Happy Ending Dr. Slump Between him and her, and Queen of Divorce, each with two or four episodes left. I’m glad to be watching all of them with different levels of appreciation, so I’ll have to look forward and see what’s coming next! Do you have any? You’re looking forward to?
firefly
February 27, 2024 at 9:46 PM
Nope, hoping to be surprised by the new batch of K-dramas.
owl 🦉 🫰
February 27, 2024 at 10:12 PM
I am absolutely loving Wedding Impossible !
firefly
March 2, 2024 at 9:37 AM
Thanks for the recommendation!
firefly
February 2, 2024 at 10:24 PM
Marry My Husband is so much fun. I’m loving the transformed female lead and the despicable second leads. Haven’t seen Song ha-yoon in anything since Sweden Laundry but she is a delight to watch.
🌸 Cera (@Seeker) 🌸
February 3, 2024 at 12:25 PM
How to bash boyfriends and make an entrance, preferably in straight from the ramp attire.
firefly
February 5, 2024 at 5:21 AM
Episodes 9-10 were particularly satisfying. Loved every minute.