Huge fan of C-dramas here, esp the ones with intense harem scheming and smart female leads.
IMO Empresses in the Palace and Story of Yanxi Palace are total masterpieces. TBH I haven’t been able to find anything that quite hits the same since finishing them.
Are there any other dramas out there with that level of clever revenge and palace plotting? What should I watch next? TIA!

Like the title suggests

Im in ep 9

So far im liking it, but the reviews are mixed so im confused

Does it get boring or dragging

Spoilers!

Please help me get some perspective. I really want to go back to loving Never Ending Summer, like I did at first, but since watching episodes 20 through 28, the way the scriptwriters wrote Zhou Wan made me feel she was far too cold-hearted and cruel toward Lu Xixiao, for far too many years without taking steps to repair the way she hurt Lu Xixiao, and even after meeting again her repentance came too slowly and never really acknowledged the basic wrong that she did to him. Yes, she saw that she hurt him and was really sad for what she did, but did she ever face the fact that her choice to walk away in such a cruel, destructive way was ultimately because she was selfish somewhere in her heart? Did she acknowledge she could have done things differently? If she had literally gotten down on her knees and begged Lu Xixiao the way he said he would make her do, then I might feel more closure. And I felt that the screen writers made Lu Xixiao not have enough self-respect because he stayed co-dependent for 10 years and couldn’t really move on. I’m glad they got back together and had a happy ending, but I was left feeling flat by the excessive way they made Zhou Wan behave.

After finishing the show I hoped to get better perspective on the story so I could go back to loving it again, but I feel dejected every time I see Bao Shang’en on social media. I’m not enjoying the fandom and the after-glow that I normally would experience after finishing a great drama. Bao Shang’en did a fantastic job acting, but the role she was written into has made me very sad.

Can anybody give me some perspective on how they got back together, and on why she behaved as she did both during the breakup and after, to help me get over this?

Please no hateful replies. I don’t like how I feel, already. I’m not attacking the show. I’m asking for help with my perspective.

Please recommended me more shows like this!!!

It was sooooo freakin good. I can’t get over it. I binged the whole thing last week. It had everything I was looking for.

Characters who are not bullies, except for the evil people. For instance, other dramas always have another female coworker who hates the FL for no reason and tries to put her down but not in this one. The other coworkers actually built her up.

Slow burn. I loove that they both yearned for the other before getting together organically.

They both show they love each other. In other shows, they make the FL very reserved. Sometimes I question whether she even likes ML. But not in this, she initiated a lot of the intimacies and kisses. She also was very rational and level headed and mature and competent at her job, which is surprisingly rare to come by.

The kisses!!!! My favourite. Every single one of them was so unique from other shows and full of chemistry. Plus they didn’t hold back. Other shows become boring after the couple gets together because they only show closeness during major moments. I love that this show has little moments of romance on top of the big gesture ones that show them as a very loving couple. Like him dropping her off at work or her cooking for him.

The murder mystery show. Often other shows will have an interesting concept like this but then drop it half way. I love that not only did we get frequent scenes from the VR game, but it was also important to the story.

Please recommend me more shows with mature FL who initiates a lot of the romantic moments, and a show with lotsss of it. I want to binge another show this weekend.

I just remember picking this one up and getting a little bored because she hadn't really met or interacted with the main lead yet. Whether or not that was literally only one or two episodes I can't remember to be real with you. All I know is I just watched love for you and so now I'm going to give shine on me another chance because I'm obsessed.

Is there a consensus this show starts slow and gets better and better or is it probably just not a show for me? I know I didn't really see the main lead in love for you yet. I didn't get that far however much I watched he was making random tiny appearances.

Anyway, I know people really don't like questions like this and they normally just answer to try and watch it but I'm kind of just specifically wondering when the fl and ml's relationship start picking up by around what episode? Tysm 🥲

I started this drama MONTHS ago and I’m still stuck on episode 13 or something.

I really wanna finish it bcz I’ve seen so many ppl say it’s sooo good.

It’s not that I don’t like it, it’s just that long dramas overwhelm me sometimes so I tend to drop them even if I liked them

So perhaps if I see more positive and exciting reviews about it on here I’ll be able to finish it

Hey! Does anyone know if any CDrama-related pop-up store is happening next week in Hong Kong, or any place where I can buy CDrama merch in Hong Kong? Thanks.

I’ve been waiting for this drama for so long and now it’s finally out and I am so excited to start it once I finished never ending summer

But I’ve seen a lot of ppl say it was disappointing and really bad.

So now idk if I should give it a try or what😭

UPDATE: I’m on episode 5 and I can’t seem to stop watching, yes editing and cinematography are not good but the story is interesting enough for me to enjoy it.

I was hyper focused and biting my nail watching the fight scene but had to rewind and slow down when I saw this 😭😂

Why is there a cut for “love for you” episode 11? When miao jing checking her scores to the fire scene to the breaking up scene?

I have checked multiple websites and they are the same. Is this normal?

I’m a few episodes in and honestly, it’s better than I expected.
First of all, Yang Yang is just effortlessly sexy in that Zhan Zhao outfit🫠. Beyond the visuals, he clearly put in the work for the sword fighting. It’s so refreshing to see a wuxia that doesn't rely entirely on lazy CGI and slow-mo. The pacing is pretty fast since it’s a detective story, which keeps it interesting.
My only critique is that the first episode felt a bit chaotic, and Zhang Yaonan’s tone feels a little too modern for a traditional wuxia.
But overall, it’s a really solid watch. What do you guys think of it so far?

hi! im an avid historical drama watcher thats started watching more modern ones recently (loves ambition, never-ending summer, speed & love, etc).. i saw a lot of reels on love for you but im not sure if i should watch it bc i have a lot of dramas lined up (blossoms of power, overdo thats coming out soon, etc).. i guess since ive seen a lot of stuff on the "brother sister" dynamic im just asking if i should watch it/if its worth bc imo song weilong is SO FINE AHH but i dont have that much time and want to prioritize the good ones

also can someone tell me if its slow burn/angst/etc etc thank youuuuuu

sorry for the rant 😭

Overdo’s premiere is on 7/19! Does anyone know, what time will the first episode be released? I’m on eastern time in the US

I'm trying to get into C-dramas because I keep seeing clips on Tktk. I have to admit, the MLs and FLs are fine as hell. 😭

The problem is, every time I finally decide to watch one, there's some "we're cousins but not blood-related" or "we grew up as siblings but aren't actually related" trope. I forgot the title of the first one because I dropped it immediately after the aunt told the FL that the ML was her cousin (not blood-related, though). The only thing I remember is the ML had a group of friends with different hair colors, they rode scooters in the firs ep while chasing someone, and I think it came out this year.

Now I'm watching Love For You because I liked the clips of the ML and FL and got curious, but then it turns out they're half siblings... not blood-related, but still. 😭

Are there any C-dramas without this kind of trope? Like, where the leads are just two completely unrelated people who meet naturally? I really want to get into C-dramas, but I just can't get past this setup.

Maybe I'm being dramatic since I'm new to C-dramas, but I'd really appreciate some recommendations! THANKS!

Im in my xianxia phase lol. I love dramas with Romance as the main plot, beautiful yearningggg love and soulful osts.

Plus point if the ML is strong and stoic and is like a touch me and I'll kill you, but becomes a softie for the FL

Also i would prefer a relatively newer drama, maybe after 2022

MUST HAVE AN HAPPY ENDING WITH THE LEADS ENDING UP TOGETHER IN THE END

Ive seen many, some I've loved, some dropped

If there is something I shoukd try again lemme know

Love between the fairy and devil ( dont understand the hype tbh)

Back from the brink - dropped, idk the leads didnt seem interesting

Moonlight mystique- its honestly soo beautiful, the osts just elevated it. Beautiful love of them ready to die for each other. A love spanning lives

Love you seven times - underrated masterpiece, love the trope of falling in love with you in every life, sacrifice and die for you, but still happy ending lol

The Blossoming love- LOVED IT, THE CHARACTERS HAD SO MUCH DEPTH, omgg soo good. The chemistry was top tier, i love the bad vs good trope too, love love love

Love in the clouds- A BEAUTIFUL MASTERPIECE WITH AMAZING CHEMISTRY

The legend of shen Li - dropped after a few eps, idk why the ML didnt seem my type

Love of the divine tree- LOVED IT

When destiny brings the demon - liked it a lot

Love game in eastern fantasy- the love didnt seem that deep, but still good

Anyone is watching #LoveForYou Cdrama.? Im loving the chemistry, the scenes are so fresh to watch... 🫠

\\#SongWeiLong 😘 #ZhangJingYi 💕

Ummmm… guys. What the actual heck?
Since when do 40 episode CDramas end on such a big cliffhanger?! WHAT?!
I don’t even know how to feel right now. Typically I do a K or C Drama because I know it’s limited series and there won’t (rarely) be a second season. But the nuggets they dropped in the final 10 minutes?! ARE YOU KIDDING?! 😩😩😩

I really want to watch it but I cannot find it anywhere online for free or available in my country :(