Blossom 九重紫 [2024]

[mademoiselle]

 

Screenwriter: Jia Binbin, Chi Wan, Lan Tianyu, Li Yuxuan, Wang Jiaqi

Novel: Jiu Chong Zi (九重紫) by Zhi Zhi (吱吱)

Episodes: 34

Release Date: 6th December 2024

Streaming Site: Tencent / YouTube (Playlist)

Website: Weibo | MDL | Baidu | Douban

 

Plot Summary

 

After losing her mother, Dou Zhao became disillusioned with love and family, retreating to a remote village to study and protect her estate. One stormy night, she helped Song Mo, disguised as a merchant, protect the orphaned descendant of Duke Ding Guo. This fateful encounter led to their paths intertwining as they each faced personal struggles—Song Mo with his family’s downfall and Dou Zhao with malicious rumors of an arranged marriage. Given a second chance, they slowly grow close, overcoming distrust and falling in love. Together, they navigate political turmoil, uncover secrets, and support each other through life's challenges.

 

Source: MDL

 

Character Chart

 

Edited January 12 by mademoiselle

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Preview

 

Edited December 27, 2024 by mademoiselle

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I was intrigued with his grey, let-down long hair, and sadly it only appears in the first episode! 😅

Edited December 27, 2024 by mademoiselle

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I got to the episode where Song Mo was beaten by his Father. It happened quite randomly and I don't understand. Is it really just because his father sees him and his uncle as sinner? And how killing off some men in the Song Mansion and taking over as main mourner helps him keep his title? I'm confused. That said, I know there is more between the father and son - saw some spoiler but I don't know the full details yet.

 

I was sad that one of the twins died! And so early in the drama, too. It reminded me of Fred and George in Harry Potter. I thought this drama was going to pair two sets of the twins up, to be honest.

 

I was a little annoyed at FL. She so confidently told Grandma she will confront the enemies in her family and handle the marriage matter, and yet, all I have seen is her letting the 5th Uncle have his way. I was fully expecting her to scheme her way out of this with her wit. I hate, hate, hate the 5th Uncle so much right now. Can Song Mo just assassinate him while he is on his way to Liang Tong?😤

 

@peperomia How far are you in with this now? I am on episode 14 right now.

 

Edited December 27, 2024 by mademoiselle

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Ok, Song Mo is investigating his father.

 

I wished the loveline between Dou Ming and Marquis Ji Ning happened quicker. 😅 Really not that interested in their relationship, and don't see the importance of it once they are married.

Edited December 27, 2024 by mademoiselle

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Dou Zhao's father finally grew a backbone and defended his daughter. 🥲 I was so touched that the father came around that it had me in tears. LOL.

 

To be fair, I still don't think he is a good husband/father. Even though he eventually has a spine, there was a part of me that thought it's because of him that all the women in his household suffer. If he hadn't cheated and hurt his wife's heart. If he had treated the second wife well, she wouldn't have been so insecure either.

 

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I finally see some scheming from the main leads. And hurray to them finally married! LOL at the night of the wedding, though. Song Mo's disappointment as he re-buttoning up his clothes again, hahaha! Seriously, that girl, totally kill the mood. xD

 

Edited December 27, 2024 by mademoiselle

[peperomia]

15 hours ago, mademoiselle said:

romia How far are you in with this now? I am on episode 14 right now.

 

Oh, you're watching this! I got to ep 28 right before Christmas. At this rate, you may finish before I do.

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4 hours ago, peperomia said:

 

Oh, you're watching this! I got to ep 28 right before Christmas. At this rate, you may finish before I do.

Hahaha! I slowed down a little. I was able to watch it on YT for free for the last ep16, now I have to watch on another site. The story moved back to Dou Ming again! 😣 But Song Mo and Dou Zhao are cute and sweet as a married couple 🥰. It's funny and cute, especially that scene where she was measuring him, and him thinking she doesn't love him (like man and a woman). 

 

By the way, I've never thought a woman's dowry is this important until this drama 😅. I just know that the oldies ever mentioned a woman's dowry can't be too little, else the husband's family will/could look down on her and her family.

 

I want to tag Chocolate, but I also want to make sure the story continues to be good before recommending. Some Cdramas were good at the beginning (Romance of A Twin Flower was fun at first) but later on the side characters' lovelines came in and ruined the pacing. Pearl Girl was also disappointing.

 

Edited December 28, 2024 by mademoiselle

[Chocolate]

How’s the pacing?

 

 

[mademoiselle]

1 hour ago, Chocolate said:

How’s the pacing?

First 2 episodes I find could be faster, but generally ok.

[peperomia]

@mademoiselle @Chocolate For me, I think the pacing is just right. There's lots of details in the court politics and scheming between the families (which are the parts I like) so you do have to pay attention or you'll miss some things. I don't think the plot gets dragged out. Maybe just a bit in the middle as with most dramas. All the things that were vague and unclear in the beginning do become clear as the story approaches the end.

 

7 hours ago, mademoiselle said:

Hahaha! I slowed down a little. I was able to watch it on YT for free for the last ep16, now I have to watch on another site. The story moved back to Dou Ming again! 😣 But Song Mo and Dou Zhao are cute and sweet as a married couple 🥰. It's funny and cute, especially that scene where she was measuring him, and him thinking she doesn't love him (like man and a woman). 

 

Song Mo and Dou Zhao are a good pairing. I like that both are equally capable and smart. I'm happy they married by the middle of the story. They're very sweet and supportive each other.

 

I have to say though, my favorite character is Ji Yong. His scenes are limited but very intriguing guy.

 

7 hours ago, mademoiselle said:

By the way, I've never thought a woman's dowry is this important until this drama 😅. I just know that the oldies ever mentioned a woman's dowry can't be too little, else the husband's family will/could look down on her and her family.

 

I know, right? All along, I actually thought the groom was supposed to provide dowry to the bride. I learned I was wrong? LOL.

 

7 hours ago, mademoiselle said:

I want to tag Chocolate, but I also want to make sure the story continues to be good before recommending. Some Cdramas were good at the beginning (Romance of A Twin Flower was fun at first) but later on the side characters' lovelines came in and ruined the pacing. Pearl Girl was also disappointing.

 

I don't watch many C-dramas for this reason. They end up being disappointing toward or at the end. I knew this one wrapped up well which is why I started it while I had some time during the holiday break.

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@peperomia Agree. I am at episode 24, the story is still good. There are still a lot of court politics and unknown political forces yet to be revealed. Pity on Dou Ming, but it was all her mother's doing.

 

5 hours ago, peperomia said:

Song Mo and Dou Zhao are a good pairing. I like that both are equally capable and smart. I'm happy they married by the middle of the story. They're very sweet and supportive each other.

Yes, the respect he gave her and being supportive were what she needed and didn't have in her previous life.

 

Oh, Ji Yong. I wonder why in the last life he became a monk, but he lives a very different one in this life. He seems to be supporting Qing Wang, who is suggestive the villain in previous life.

 

5 hours ago, peperomia said:

I know, right? All along, I actually thought the groom was supposed to provide dowry to the bride. I learned I was wrong? LOL.

 

There are two. There is the bride price (betrothal gift) which is given by the man when he proposed. Then, there is the dowry, which the bride brings it with her on the day of the wedding. It is money for her or the newlywed couple's household.

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bride_price

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dowry

 

I noticed when Dou Zhao and Song Mo visited her father after the wedding, Song Mo also brought some more gifts, that is called "Hui Men Li" (literal: Return door gift). Wikipedia doesn't have an English translation for this one.

 

Too many things to observe in the Chinese culture. It's so troublesome.

 

5 hours ago, peperomia said:

I don't watch many C-dramas for this reason. They end up being disappointing toward or at the end. I knew this one wrapped up well which is why I started it while I had some time during the holiday break.

 

I watched a bit more this year because K-dramas haven't had a very interesting year. Same, I waited for this one to end first and what the general reviews are. I think it has a higher production value. Have you seen Melody of the Golden Age? I quite like this one, too, except its story and production are definitely not as well done as this one. But I love the chemistry between the main lead and the male lead, Ding Yu Xi, was excellent in his eyes acting. Can you access this? 

https://youtu.be/SVVwN1l4Dug?list=PL0PsHrQxhYwROijKhYEMAd2Z1Cs5Wphvc

The whole series is free to watch for me on YT.

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Just finished episode 25. The reason why Song Yi Chun hated Song Mo is finally revealed. Now I get why he hates Song Mo. He abused young Song Mo must also be because he transferred his hate to Song Mo since he couldn't touch the wife. He's such a vicious father. I didn't realise the poisoning already happened since the night Song Mo was beaten up!

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Was going through some BTS, it's so funny that both Li Yun Rui and Meng Zi Yi don't know how to turn their heads to the other side when kissing 😆 and like me, Meng Zi Yi also likes Li Yun Rui's grey hair's hairstyle.

 

@abs-oluteM @Chocolate Looks like Blossom will be on Netflix this coming Wednesday in your regions. Viki has copyright in region and US, so I'm not seeing it on my NF.

 

 

Edited December 28, 2024 by mademoiselle

[abs-oluteM]

@mademoiselleI watch Blossom using WeTV , so either way is good. 

[mademoiselle]

I finished the last episode. @Chocolate @abs-oluteM Confirming this is a good, solid drama to watch. No doubt, knowing you guys, there will be some FF-ing of the side characters' lovelines if you don't care much about them. xD

 

On 12/28/2024 at 5:16 PM, peperomia said:

I have to say though, my favorite character is Ji Yong. His scenes are limited but very intriguing guy.

Good eye.

Spoiler

I didn't understand why Ji Yong would side with Qing Wang, especially he lived differently in previous life and seems to be good at predicting the present/future. But now that I got to the end, all is revealed and explained.

 

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In summary, a good chess play (scheming) of court politics. The one thing that left me puzzle is whether the Xue Ling Zhi (=Maltesers like chocolate) Dou Zhao stole is not the real thing? The Xue Ling Zhi appearing later is completely different, and since it is that big, why can't both share the antidote? 🤔

 

The irony of this life is some characters replaced the characters in the last life, such as Song Han took Song Mo's place and was the one wielding the spear. I was so glad Miao An Su came around—and didn't result in death like Dou Ming. I suppose it's because Dou Ming and Marquis Jing Ning had to pay for their karma in the last life.

 

Love the loveline between Song Mo and Dou Zhao. Wished there were more scenes of them before and after their marriage and less of the side characters.

 

I've seen a lot of C-dramas that uses the plot of re-living a new life again. It's like time-travelling, but it isn't because no two of the same person (past & future) is in the same timeline. I don't understand how this concept works and is not familiar. It's never explained scientifically, neither was explained spiritually nor through religious beliefs. I learnt that China banned time-travelling topic many years ago, so this seems to be the only way C-dramas make use of "time-travelling" plot.

 

Edited December 29, 2024 by mademoiselle

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Spoiler

 

This is still my fave look! ♥

Made me went back to watch some LLTG's scenes. Swooning at Ling Bu Yi on the horse again. I wanted to hear Li Yun Rui's original voice, too, and realised how much I enjoyed the original voices in LLTG.

 

Edited December 29, 2024 by mademoiselle

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LOL, so much bickering between them!

 

[peperomia]

@mademoiselle As predicted, you finished before me. LOL. I'm actually glad you did as it was kind of hard trying to stay tight-lipped and not spoil. I thought watching the mystery unfold without knowing too much ahead would be more enjoyable. I’ve been watching on Viki and the last episode released today so I finished it as well. Overall, very very good!

 

Spoiler

I’m happy Song Mo, plus many of the characters, played key parts in successfully upholding justice for the late Duke of Ding and of course, the imperial court. The world and its people are living in peace.

 

22 hours ago, mademoiselle said:

Good eye.

 

Spoiler

LOL. Love Ji Yong. Mysterious and isn't clear with his words but has everything carefully thought-out for the greater good. I believe he had some feelings for Dou Zhao but maintained their relationship as purely soulmates. I really liked their friendship and how well they understood each other.

 

22 hours ago, mademoiselle said:

In summary, a good chess play (scheming) of court politics. The one thing that left me puzzle is whether the Xue Ling Zhi (=Maltesers like chocolate) Dou Zhao stole is not the real thing? The Xue Ling Zhi appearing later is completely different, and since it is that big, why can't both share the antidote? 🤔

 

Spoiler

The one Dou Zhao stole from the empress was not the real antidote. It seemed so at first but later blood tests showed it only temporarily suppressed the poison. I assume the fake one was planted by Ji Yong as part of his strategy and the real one planned to be given to the emperor.

 

By the way, very gracious of the emperor to give the antidote to Song Mo instead. I know it is mostly so that Song Mo may continue to assist the crown prince in worldly affairs, but some of it was also due to his affection for Song Mo. I didn't like the emperor's scheming that led to the Duke of Ding's death even though it was unintentional. However, at least, he made it up to the Duke of Ding by investigating everything to the end and saving Song Mo's life.

 

22 hours ago, mademoiselle said:

The irony of this life is some characters replaced the characters in the last life, such as Song Han took Song Mo's place and was the one wielding the spear. I was so glad Miao An Su came around—and didn't result in death like Dou Ming. I suppose it's because Dou Ming and Marquis Jing Ning had to pay for their karma in the last life.

 

Spoiler

Good observation about the irony of Song Mo and Song Han. I do think Dou Zhou saved Song Mo. She knew by looking in his eyes in the first life that he was overcome with hatred and revenge, so she made sure that he didn't plunge into that dark hole and lose his sense of self in the second one. They were really each other's guiding light and protector.

 

22 hours ago, mademoiselle said:

I've seen a lot of C-dramas that uses the plot of re-living a new life again. It's like time-travelling, but it isn't because no two of the same person (past & future) is in the same timeline. I don't understand how this concept works and is not familiar. It's never explained scientifically, neither was explained spiritually nor through religious beliefs. I learnt that China banned time-travelling topic many years ago, so this seems to be the only way C-dramas make use of "time-travelling" plot.

 

Agree. I think the device of reliving through a second life is today's workaround for time-travelling. If I remember correctly, production based on true time-travelling was supposedly banned because of or related to Scarlet Heart 步步惊心. Rumors were that some girls believed they could time-travel to meet their true love and hurt themselves via accidents to do so. Then, I also heard that the government disapproved of the idea of time-travelling and trying to change history. I assume if the story isn't based on real history (exact or loosely), production can get away with other (and safe) ways of executing "time-travelling". 

 

20 hours ago, mademoiselle said:

This is still my fave look! ♥

Made me went back to watch some LLTG's scenes. Swooning at Ling Bu Yi on the horse again. I wanted to hear Li Yun Rui's original voice, too, and realised how much I enjoyed the original voices in LLTG.

 

Li Yun Rui is a cutie. He dawned the gray hair and black attire so handsomely. (At times, he reminded me a bit of Yang Yang and Lin Geng Xin. Don't know why. LOL.)

 

On 12/27/2024 at 11:56 PM, mademoiselle said:

There are two. There is the bride price (betrothal gift) which is given by the man when he proposed. Then, there is the dowry, which the bride brings it with her on the day of the wedding. It is money for her or the newlywed couple's household.

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bride_price

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dowry

 

I noticed when Dou Zhao and Song Mo visited her father after the wedding, Song Mo also brought some more gifts, that is called "Hui Men Li" (literal: Return door gift). Wikipedia doesn't have an English translation for this one.

 

Too many things to observe in the Chinese culture. It's so troublesome.

 

Interesting. I didn't know there are technically two - bride price and dowry. Maybe things have changed by today. For my brothers' weddings, I only remember our family bringing gifts to the bride and receiving part of it back. Yes, I agree...so troublesome. LOL.

 

On 12/27/2024 at 11:56 PM, mademoiselle said:

I watched a bit more this year because K-dramas haven't had a very interesting year. Same, I waited for this one to end first and what the general reviews are. I think it has a higher production value. Have you seen Melody of the Golden Age? I quite like this one, too, except its story and production are definitely not as well done as this one. But I love the chemistry between the main lead and the male lead, Ding Yu Xi, was excellent in his eyes acting. Can you access this? 

https://youtu.be/SVVwN1l4Dug?list=PL0PsHrQxhYwROijKhYEMAd2Z1Cs5Wphvc

The whole series is free to watch for me on YT.

 

I haven't seen Melody of the Golden Age. I'll look into it but likely won't have time to watch as my holiday break is ending soon. The last C-drama I saw before Blossom was The Royal Princess. Story is also a historical with the leads reliving a second life with memories retained from the previous one. Though I think the writing, dialogue and execution of Blossom is much more sophisticated.

Edited December 30, 2024 by peperomia

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4 hours ago, peperomia said:

Good observation about the irony of Song Mo and Song Han. I do think Dou Zhou saved Song Mo. She knew by looking in his eyes in the first life that he was overcome with hatred and revenge, so she made sure that he didn't plunge into that dark hole and lose his sense of self in the second one. They were really each other's guiding light and protector.

@peperomia Like you, I was keeping my posting spoiler free as much as possible because Choco and Abs haven't seen it. LOL!

 

Spoiler

4 hours ago, peperomia said:

LOL. Love Ji Yong. Mysterious and isn't clear with his words but has everything carefully thought-out for the greater good. I believe he had some feelings for Dou Zhao but maintained their relationship as purely soulmates. I really liked their friendship and how well they understood each other.

 

I didn't read the novel, but I wonder if he had "time-travelled" a few times, hence he has the wisdom at such a young age. He does have feelings for Dou Zhou. When the flower bloomed on that tree is when he realised his feelings. However, I'm glad he didn't turn to the dark side trying to split the lovebirds up. If he had, he would likely succeed.

 

4 hours ago, peperomia said:

The one Dou Zhao stole from the empress was not the real antidote. It seemed so at first but later blood tests showed it only temporarily suppressed the poison. I assume the fake one was planted by Ji Yong as part of his strategy and the real one planned to be given to the emperor.

 

By the way, very gracious of the emperor to give the antidote to Song Mo instead. I know it is mostly so that Song Mo may continue to assist the crown prince in worldly affairs, but some of it was also due to his affection for Song Mo. I didn't like the emperor's scheming that led to the Duke of Ding's death even though it was unintentional. However, at least, he made it up to the Duke of Ding by investigating everything to the end and saving Song Mo's life.

 

Ah, that made sense if Ji Yong was the one who planned it all. To be honest, I was expecting in the finale that Ji Yong would provide the antidote! Since he's the schemer, I thought maybe he suggested which poison to use!

 

Yes! I agree. I was disgusted at the Emperor when it was revealed. I had wondered if there is no other way for him to help his son. Why must a human being be put through hardship and reputation ruined just for the Crown Prince? He was going to jail Ding Guo Gong, knowing fully he could be tortured in there. I also think the whole chess playing he did after Duke of Ding's death put so many people at risk. Innocence have died because of his scheming, though, makes a good entertaining drama for viewers.

 

4 hours ago, peperomia said:

Good observation about the irony of Song Mo and Song Han. I do think Dou Zhou saved Song Mo. She knew by looking in his eyes in the first life that he was overcome with hatred and revenge, so she made sure that he didn't plunge into that dark hole and lose his sense of self in the second one. They were really each other's guiding light and protector.

 

Yes, she saved him. I think she knew he's key to the ending of their last life. I also believe, partly, she wants to repay him for saving her. As they slowly get to know one another, they fell in love.

 

Oh, I have a gripe about the drama re: the book she took with her from the last life. I assumed she shared this content with Song Mo (which she took off during their wedding night), right? I kind of thought there should be some closure/content regarding this book... what do you think?

 

4 hours ago, peperomia said:

Agree. I think the device of reliving through a second life is today's workaround for time-travelling. If I remember correctly, production based on true time-travelling was supposedly banned because of or related to Scarlet Heart 步步惊心. Rumors were that some girls believed they could time-travel to meet their true love and hurt themselves via accidents to do so. Then, I also heard that the government disapproved of the idea of time-travelling and trying to change history. I assume if the story isn't based on real history (exact or loosely), production can get away with other (and safe) ways of executing "time-travelling". 

 

LOL, OMG. How silly are those girls?! I do think the general public need to learn to differentiate between the real and the reel rather than putting creative limitations on entertainment projects. The main reason I find Signal most intriguing was taking various heinous real crime cases and give it its own explanation and justice.

 

4 hours ago, peperomia said:

Li Yun Rui is a cutie. He dawned the gray hair and black attire so handsomely. (At times, he reminded me a bit of Yang Yang and Lin Geng Xin. Don't know why. LOL.)

 

He is! But I find his face rather long. Hahaha! Him in grey hair and the armour are the main reason I wanted to check out this drama. 😆 The plus side is, reviews were very good on my feeds. LOL!

 

This scene is so funny! Bad Dou Zhou for tempting & disappointing 20+ years old hot-blooded Song Mo (16 years old in the novel). 😆🤭

 

4 hours ago, peperomia said:

Interesting. I didn't know there are technically two - bride price and dowry. Maybe things have changed by today. For my brothers' weddings, I only remember our family bringing gifts to the bride and receiving part of it back. Yes, I agree...so troublesome. LOL.

 

I don't know whether my brothers-in-law provided bride price, but I know from wedding photos, my sister had her dowry presented in cash. I'll ask because now I'm curious! I think "receiving part of it back" is probably the "dowry", LOL!

 

4 hours ago, peperomia said:

I haven't seen Melody of the Golden Age. I'll look into it but likely won't have time to watch as my holiday break is ending soon. The last C-drama I saw before Blossom was The Royal Princess. Story is also a historical with the leads reliving a second life with memories retained from the previous one. Though I think the writing, dialogue and execution of Blossom is much more sophisticated.

 

I've seen The Royal Princess via Netflix. It's the time-travelling that caught my interest. And agreed, it isn't as sophisticated as Blossom; I enjoyed it nonetheless. I also tried Heal Me Kill Me since it is on Netflix. I like the male lead's acting but mainly FF it through. Please do check out Melody of the Golden Age when you have time.

 

Pity. I can't find a GIF of Song Mo carrying Dou Zhao on his shoulder when she ran towards the fire in episode 18. That move is totally @Chocolate's cuppa. 🤭

 

[peperomia]

1 hour ago, mademoiselle said:

@peperomia Like you, I was keeping my posting spoiler free as much as possible because Choco and Abs haven't seen it. LOL!

 

Oops, I didn't clue-in that Chocolate and Absolute-M may be watching this. I edited my previous post to be in spoilers.

 

About this part...

Spoiler

Oh, I have a gripe about the drama re: the book she took with her from the last life. I assumed she shared this content with Song Mo (which she took off during their wedding night), right? I kind of thought there should be some closure/content regarding this book... what do you think?

 

Spoiler

I actually don't recall if she shared the contents of the book with Song Mo as I don't think she told him about reliving a second life. Instead, she told him about their connection as her having recurring dreams of him. I will try to re-watch their wedding night and see. LOL. Did you watch the last episode to the very end? It showed their daughter meeting the elderly man, the keeper of the book, by the lake too. He had a few versions of the same book with him and said each one had a different ending! OMG.

 

1 hour ago, mademoiselle said:

LOL, OMG. How silly are those girls?! I do think the general public need to learn to differentiate between the real and the reel rather than putting creative limitations on entertainment projects. The main reason I find Signal most intriguing was taking various heinous real crime cases and give it its own explanation and justice.

 

I agree. I think it's just the way the country chooses to govern through censorship unfortunately. (I believe wuxia is or was also censored in some ways.)

 

1 hour ago, mademoiselle said:

He is! But I find his face rather long. Hahaha! Him in grey hair and the armour are the main reason I wanted to check out this drama. 😆 The plus side is, reviews were very good on my feeds. LOL!

 

This scene is so funny! Bad Dou Zhou for tempting & disappointing 20+ years old hot-blooded Song Mo (16 years old in the novel). 😆🤭

 

LOL. He does have a long face but a kind and gentle one. I was sold on the gray hair and attire too! His broodiness in the beginning was hot too!

 

Their whole wedding scene was quite comical. Even the morning after with what the maids thought took place that night was hilarious.

 

1 hour ago, mademoiselle said:

I've seen The Royal Princess via Netflix. It's the time-travelling that caught my interest. And agreed, it isn't as sophisticated as Blossom; I enjoyed it nonetheless. I also tried Heal Me Kill Me since it is on Netflix. I like the male lead's acting but mainly FF it through. Please do check out Melody of the Golden Age when you have time.

 

Oh, you've seen TRP! I enjoyed it too. It was cleverly done. Just to make sure, is it the K-drama, Heal Me Kill Me? I saw it when it had aired back then. It's a good one. I'll put Melody of the Golden Age on my list to check out. (I still have WTPR to catch up on, then Love Scout will be airing this weekend.)

Edited December 30, 2024 by peperomia

[mademoiselle]

@peperomia I thought she put the contents from the book into this? LOL, the GIF maker changed the caption 🤣

 

Oh, no! My version doesn't have what you described. Mine ended with the couple having a picnic! I probably have to wait for YouTube to release all the episodes and rewatch. He's right about the different endings. I think it is suggestive of the number of times the protagonists must have time-travelled, and the choice they made led to a different ending.

 

Ahhhh yes, the broodiness. 😍

 

9 hours ago, peperomia said:

Oh, you've seen TRP! I enjoyed it too. It was cleverly done. Just to make sure, is it the K-drama, Heal Me Kill Me? I saw it when it had aired back then. It's a good one. I'll put Melody of the Golden Age on my list to check out. (I still have WTPR to catch up on, then Love Scout will be airing this weekend.)

 

Oops. I got confused with the title. It is Kill Me Love Me. It is on Netflix, too, so I tried it. https://mydramalist.com/680797-chun-hua-yan

 

Let me know what you think of Melody/acting. Haha. It could just be me being biased because I'm under Ding Yu Xi's spell at the moment.

 

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDSGwYlTOim/?igsh=ZGsxbmRnNHV4a2Ez

This one is so apt, except 4th actor, I didn't watch that drama. Zhang Ling He, I liked it better without the facial hair.

 

Edited December 30, 2024 by mademoiselle

[peperomia]

19 hours ago, mademoiselle said:

@peperomia I thought she put the contents from the book into this? LOL, the GIF maker changed the caption 🤣

 

OMG, yes! I remember now. Poor Song Mo. LOL. I'm guessing the story didn't revert back to the contents of the book again is because what will happen from thereon will depend on which prince Song Mo will side with.

 

19 hours ago, mademoiselle said:

Oh, no! My version doesn't have what you described. Mine ended with the couple having a picnic! I probably have to wait for YouTube to release all the episodes and rewatch. He's right about the different endings. I think it is suggestive of the number of times the protagonists must have time-travelled, and the choice they made led to a different ending.

 

I should've been more clear and said that the daughter's scene with the elderly bookkeeper was shown after the couple's picnic and after song/credits ended. But yeah, I agree this suggested they've been through many time loops. Pretty clever.

 

19 hours ago, mademoiselle said:

Ahhhh yes, the broodiness. 😍

 

Oh, that's a good one!  His aura in the beginning was so hot.

I was looking at LYR's upcoming projects and saw he'll be the male lead in Rebirth. It's another costume/historical which reads to be a sequel to Princess Agents, which I liked a lot.

 

20 hours ago, mademoiselle said:

Oops. I got confused with the title. It is Kill Me Love Me. It is on Netflix, too, so I tried it. https://mydramalist.com/680797-chun-hua-yan

 

Let me know what you think of Melody/acting. Haha. It could just be me being biased because I'm under Ding Yu Xi's spell at the moment.

 

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDSGwYlTOim/?igsh=ZGsxbmRnNHV4a2Ez

This one is so apt, except 4th actor, I didn't watch that drama. Zhang Ling He, I liked it better without the facial hair.

 

Oh, LOL. I haven't seen Kill Me Love Me, but it was in my Netflix feed. I will take a look at it.

 

Haha ok, will do. I only know Ding Yu Xi from The Romance of Tiger and Rose. He was good in it.

 

Of the 5, I've seen all except The Double and Melody of the Golden Age. I would have to say Song Mo is the hottest. Yeah, I don't know why this person chose a clip of Zhang Ling He with facial hair when there were so many other better looking clips to choose from. LOL. 

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On 12/31/2024 at 2:50 PM, peperomia said:

I should've been more clear and said that the daughter's scene with the elderly bookkeeper was shown after the couple's picnic and after song/credits ended. But yeah, I agree this suggested they've been through many time loops. Pretty clever.

 

I figured it is after that. The site I watched from tends to cut the opening theme and ending theme as well as preview, so sometimes they missed including the epilogue if it appears after the ending credit.

 

On 12/31/2024 at 2:50 PM, peperomia said:

I was looking at LYR's upcoming projects and saw he'll be the male lead in Rebirth. It's another costume/historical which reads to be a sequel to Princess Agents, which I liked a lot.

 

I'm not sure if I'll consistently check out LYR's works, but if anything comes up looking as promising as this, I will. The upcoming dramas I planned to check out are Liu Yu Ning's Prisoner of Beauty and Dream Within A Dream, Chen Zhe Yuan's Fated Hearts and White Olive Tree, and Wang Xing Yue's Calming Waves. The preview trailers look good. I would watch Ding Yu Xi's Fight For Love - I like him in historical, but no official preview released yet.

 

Kill Me Love Me - watch at your own discretion. I am not raving about this. If you want some spoiler, I can tell you.

 

Ding Yu Xi and Lusi are so cute in The Romance of Tiger and Rose. The Double is very female centric, but WYX stood out, especially with his eyeliners. LOL! It's not bad as well, good acting, just some parts I find draggy. The person who compiled the video clips must like Zhang Ling He with facial hair. It had to be the only explanation. xD

 

Edited January 2 by mademoiselle

[peperomia]

Happy New Year! @mademoiselle 

On 12/30/2024 at 10:32 PM, mademoiselle said:

I figured it is after that. The site I watched from tends to cut the opening theme and ending theme as well as preview, so sometimes they missed including the epilogue if it appears after the ending credit.

 

I see. I tried looking for this clip but no luck. I'm guessing other folks might've missed it too. I think you had already figured that there's likely multiple versions of their lives anyway.

 

On 12/30/2024 at 10:32 PM, mademoiselle said:

I'm not sure if I'll consistently check out LYR's works, but if anything comes up looking as promising as this, I will.

 

Same here. I will check out Rebirth not necessarily for LYR but because it is related to Princess Agents. I need closure. LOL.

 

On 12/30/2024 at 10:32 PM, mademoiselle said:

I'm not sure if I'll consistently check out LYR's works, but if anything comes up looking as promising as this, I will. The upcoming dramas I planned to check out are Liu Yu Ning's Prisoner of Beauty and Dream Within A DreamChen Zhe Yuan's Fated Hearts and White Olive Tree, and Wang Xing Yue's Calming Waves. The preview trailers look good. I would watch Ding Yu Xi's Fight For Love - I like him in historical, but no official preview released yet.

 

Kill Me Love Me - watch at your own discretion. I am not raving about this. If you want some spoiler, I can tell you.

 

Ding Yu Xi and Lusi are so cute in The Romance of Tiger and Rose. The Double is very female centric, but WYX stood out, especially with his eyeliners. LOL! It's not bad as well, good acting, just some parts I find draggy. The person who compiled the video clips must like Zhang Ling He with facial hair. It had to be the only explanation. xD

 

Wow, you have quite a bit to look forward to. LOL. I really like Liu Yu Ning so I've been keeping tabs on Prisoner of Beauty as well. I'll keep in mind the others that you've mentioned.

 

I've put Kill Me Love Me on my Netflix list. I like going into stories not knowing but thanks though!

[mademoiselle]

Happy New Year, @peperomia!

 

I found another site and watched the ending. I think you're right, a lot of people would have missed it if they didn't wait for the end credit to finish. That was a long wait.

 

This drama's Chinese title is Jiu (9) Cong Zi. The man said he has Shi (10) Cong Zi and Shi Yi (11) Cong Zi. This seems to suggest there were 11th trials and errors to change the future. xD

 

12 hours ago, peperomia said:

Wow, you have quite a bit to look forward to. LOL. I really like Liu Yu Ning so I've been keeping tabs on Prisoner of Beauty as well. I'll keep in mind the others that you've mentioned.

 

Yes, I have! I might be watching more than what is listed. Wang Xing Yue has a new one called Perfect Match is coming to Netflix. I believe it is available for you, too. I couldn't tell from the preview if it is good, so I didn't mention before. I will check it out first and decide. Hopefully, it's not bad, and I can swoon at him together with Abs.

 

12 hours ago, peperomia said:

I've put Kill Me Love Me on my Netflix list. I like going into stories not knowing but thanks though!

Haha, ok! Feel free to come here and rant - if you need to. xD

[mademoiselle]

@peperomia Wanted to share this with you because he looks so here.