Watching dramas for too long has turned me into Xiao Yao from Lost You Forever, rather than be disappointed I choose not expect anything or get my hopes up. Which is why I was even happier with how good LYF the drama adaptation has been, and knowing it was filmed for 73 episodes split into Part 1 with 39 episodes … Continue reading →
Some folks may think I’m covering the C-drama adaptation of Lost You Forever a lot (comparatively) but those who read my novel translations know I’m probably not talking about it enough. I have so much to say still but am almost too happy with the drama version I don’t know where to start. The five leads are perfectly cast as … Continue reading →
The worst thing with picking a bad drama is always just getting no lift from it but to actually have a negative reputational consequence is fairly rare. The modern romance Fireworks of My Heart wrapped on July 27th the the Douban ratings opened low and has since dropped even lower to an embarrassing 3.2 I glanced at the reviews and … Continue reading →
I’m not sure this is necessary at this point but right after The Longest Promise finished airing, C-netizens noticed that each episode was different in running time. Don’t tell me how they know but they were right and turns out Tencent re-uploaded each episode hence the running times were all slightly different. The changes noticed by C-netizens were all on … Continue reading →
So the C-drama adaptation of The Golden Hairpin was a S-level project so there was a shit ton of money already spent on the drama. That it was done and just waiting airing permit with male lead Wu Yi Fan (Kris Wu) was arrested for rape and other myriad allegations meant that a completed project was about to become a … Continue reading →
Well it’s been a wild July for C-actress Wang Chu Ran. She first stole Ren Min‘s thunder at the beginning of The Longest Promise for being prettier in period garb and overall had more onscreen charisma, though as the drama went along fans just settled into enjoying the story. But she was supposed to have a big female lead breakout … Continue reading →
It’s probably good that Lost You Forever is the last or one of the last of the 2023 summer season C-dramas to air otherwise all else would be compared to it and found to be less compelling. This drama brings the expansive and detailed drama to life almost to a T, with with only slight changes in scenes added or … Continue reading →
So there is melon going around is the second major drama casting I’ve seen these two stars linked to, kinda feels like C-ent is determined to make it happen. Earlier this year Bai Lu and Yang Yang was rumored to star in Northward Bound but that didn’t pan out. Now there is talk that the two have been cast in … Continue reading →
So the biggest summer 2023 C-drama is now Lost You Forever, and I don’t see anything else on the horizon as this was the last of the big budget big star big hype C-dramas for this summer season to premiere after Till the End of the Moon, Back From the Brink, The Longest Promise, Snow Eagle Lord, Hidden Love, Fireworks … Continue reading →
Tencent is going craaaaazy with promoting and supporting Lost You Forever. There weren’t much promos prior to the close to premiere date confirmation of the airing on July 24th then the platform went into overdrive. The official drama weibo has been on fire since premiere with so many posts, goodies, BTS, and leaning into every buzzy response to the drama, … Continue reading →
The success of Lost You Forever is all but guaranteed now, mere two days into its premiere. The reviews are excellent and the buzz is record topping, and with top liuliang Yang Zi as the female lead the continued online interest will only continue even if the drama story peters out. WHICH IT WON’T. Haha, I can guarantee it as … Continue reading →
Well this is great news for Tencent and the production/cast of period xianxia C-drama Lost You Forever that it’s a hit out of the gate in terms of buzz and views. Even better are the first impression commentary from viewers is near universally positive and THAT’S BECAUSE THIS DRAMA IS EVERYTHING I CAN HOPE FOR. Sorry for yelling but folks … Continue reading →
So the success of When I Fly Towards You is still percolating, I swear leads Zhou Yi Ran and Zhang Miao Yi are getting so much press and I’m thrilled for them. I just started WIFTY and I LOVE IT TO PIECES! It’s like a less stupid and updated It Started with a Kiss with bonus points for Zhang Miao … Continue reading →
