Qian Qian Gu

Great story with a decent plot. Not too annoying or frustrating with a bit of humor. The main lead actor is a treat to watch; the main lead actress is also not sickly sweet. The 2nd male lead is good but I had a difficult time with the 2nd female lead although she has perfect androgynous features for the male/female role.

Watching this for the third time and still love the story. Albeit, I keep thinking Johnny Huang is Gu Hai.

I had difficulty getting passed the first few episodes. After that, the story gets interesting and keeps moving. Some of the theme and characters are similar to Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms but it is definitely different. I find the male lead unattractive and clumsy; this is the first work I've seen of the actor so maybe that's the character but it not the omnipotent God of War. Beyond the cons of the lead male character, the drama made up for it with pros of great cinematography and CGI characters. I enjoyed the humor and the second/third leads love story. The story is paced well and evenly where I did not feel dragged down at any one part.

I definitely will re-watch this drama and even more so because of #HenryLau

I've liked Huang Jingyu from Moonlight and Valentine. I was tempted to watch Addicted but didn't get pass the 2nd episode and dropped the drama more or less due to the fact that I was not interested in BL. I decided to watch Untamed for the cinematography/costume and was moved by the BL in that series. Out of curiosity, I decided to give Addicted a second chance (good decision) and I was disappointed that I was out in limbo because the series didn't have a second part. So I read the English translation (thank you to the translators) of the novel and reading it again. The characters from the drama and their personality played out in my mind as I read the novel. Great actors that depicted the characters in the novel. It's a great loss that China banned such dramas about homosexuality; the essence of the novel is lost in the drama but still is great because the story has the structure as in the novel. Going back to re-watch the drama after reading the novel will increase another level of appreciation.

I didn't think I would enjoy this drama but definitely a good watch. One of the few dramas that leave lingering images after and one that calls for a re-watch after binging on it. It's a classic camaraderie between two swordsman with a bit of supernatural forces. There is a little bit of humor that makes this drama well rounded. It also bring in a heartfelt pain for the emotions shared among the two main and one secondary characters but it's not overdone.

Not Comedy. I started watching because of Namgoong Min. I also enjoy Lee Won-Keun and Yoon So-Hee. By episode 5, I started fast forwarding through the episodes to get to the point. Now on episode 13, knowing that is where the conclusion began the story, I feel like I am just beginning the drama. I really was hoping for a comedy and dislike melodrama. So far, it's been as melancholy as a soapy soap gets; frustrating at times, annoying at another. It's a good canned drama if you like soapy family tragedies. I can't give it a thumbs up or down since this is not my type of drama. Episode 15, had my first crackle and didn't get much more than that. I felt I worked the first 13 episode to get to know the characters but had to readjust "12 years later." I am having a hard time seeing the 2 "older" main lead characters being the same as the two "younger" main characters. The story seems to have been broken into two mini dramas. In my opinion, Jun Su should have cut ties with Da Hae from the beginning when she confessed to him; instead he dragged their one-sided friendship on for over 12 years. He can't man up. The mothers are a bunch of screaming pain in the behind; selfish and inconsiderate. The men are a bunch of invertebrates. The acting is good if you enjoy watching this type of drama. I'll choose thumbs down because the story seems to be broken down into two mini dramas.

I've watched it 10+ times and still have the urge to watch it again when I hear the music. It is definitely one of the best I've watched over Dae Jang Geum (which I've watch about 7+ times in three different languages.) After reading the other reviews, I feel better that I am not crazy. I wish there is an extended series with the prequel about the Bai Family of Qing Qiu, Zhe Yan, and the primordial High Gods; and the sequel about Ali and Li Jing's daughter.

I liked it the first time I watched it but I don't recall disliking the female lead as much as I do watching it the second time. I am surprised I liked it the first time since I find her character very annoying and unlikable. What on earth could Habaek find attractive about her? The story was interesting and I like the whole idea of the Habaek image and power. Episode 6 is where I am starting to lose interest and skipping through parts where the female lead irritates me.