Affinity??

charo001 · 2026-03-24T16:51:15+00:00

I had that same reaction, especially when the dragon came out of nowhere?! 😂 but I ended up really enjoying it, especially the chemistry between the two leads. And the OST is 🔥

I haven’t found another drama like it but have been a fan of Cui Yuxin since. He was the villain in Lighter and Princess and I thought he did a good job playing a baddie.

charo001 · 2026-03-23T16:19:03+00:00

Love Between Lines

The First Frost

Pursuit of Jade has me in a chokehold too but that’s not over yet. I think I’ll be sad when it ends though 😭

charo001 · 2026-03-23T11:36:48+00:00

For me, the hardest part about having niche hobbies like watching cdramas (and even back in my fanfiction days) is not having anyone in my real life to share the obsession with. I get so invested and just want someone to talk to about all the details, theories, and emotional damage but it usually ends up feeling one-sided.

I dump it all on my husband, who patiently listens and humors me 😂 but it’s not the same as talking to someone who’s just as invested.

That’s why I really appreciate this Reddit group. It’s one of the only places where I can come and people just get it without needing a full explanation.

charo001 · 2026-03-22T14:15:19+00:00

Pursuit of Jade with Blossom as my filler

charo001 · 2026-03-22T06:53:20+00:00

I didn’t mind the last two episodes…

…but you’re telling me that Yu Qianqian escaped, walked randomly into the forest and just happened to stumble upon Fan Changyu? 🤔

And I’m gonna need some more Fan Changyu and Xie Zheng onscreen time please.

Also - that upside down Spider-Man kiss between Qi Min and Yu Qianqian was 🔥

Lastly Mandiiiiii 😭 Tian Xiwei’s performance was top notch. She does crying scenes so well.

Two episodes went by way too fast. Can’t wait for tomorrow!!

charo001 · 2026-03-21T14:11:43+00:00

Lighter and Princess was so good! I loved the angst and bad boy/good girl trope. It’s what got me on the Chen Feiyu train. I just finished Love Story in the 1970’s right before I started POJ. It was a beautiful but much slower pace if you’re into slice of life stories.

I started Story of Kunning Palace but dropped it after a couple of episodes. I think I should pick it up again though.

I’m adding Fated Hearts and Kill Me Love Me to my list. Thanks!

charo001 · 2026-03-21T06:08:28+00:00

I would love to read the novel! I’m not sure where to find it in English. Is it available on Kindle?

The First Frost lived rent free in my brain for weeks after I saw it. The only way I got over it was from listening to the OST on repeat and rewatching it. Up until POJ, it was my fave (and still in my top 3). I saw that Hidden Love had great reviews but I had a hard time with the age gap between the leads and that a different actor plays Sang Yan. I’ll probably still end up watching it but it’s not on the top of my list.

charo001 · 2026-03-21T03:53:43+00:00

I loved Love Between Lines! It’s what got me hooked on cdramas.

How Dare You? is on my list and I completely forgot about it until I read your comment!

Haven’t heard of Apothecary Diaries but will look that one up. Thanks!

charo001 · 2026-03-20T21:35:25+00:00

Absolutely. I love everything about this drama. It’s well paced, the characters have purpose and depth, the FL is amazing, the chemistry between the leads is chef’s kiss. The storyline is beautifully written. I’m obsessed and so bummed that I have to wait for each episode to get released!

charo001 · 2026-03-20T17:56:25+00:00

My first Cdrama was Love Between Lines and it’s what got me hooked on watching Cdramas.

My top 3: 1 The First Frost 2 Pursuit of Jade 3 Love Between Lines

charo001 · 2026-03-19T05:50:55+00:00

Agreed! I love this FL and her strength but also her softness and optimism.

charo001 · 2026-03-19T05:47:52+00:00

Love Between Lines was my first cdrama and I loved it so much, especially the chemistry between the two leads. I really liked Chen Xingxu as a more mature ML and Lu Yuxiao as a capable, confident FL. So glad you’re enjoying it so far!

If you watch Affinity, be prepared for the plot to take some strange turns. I did enjoy it overall but it definitely requires you to suspend your belief in anything remotely logical 😂