#wind rises in longxi

[nemainofthewater]

Best character surnamed: Feng

Come and vote for the best characters with the same surname!*

What does best mean? It's up to you! Whether you love them, are intrigued by their characters, love to hate them, or they're your '2 second blorbos whose personality you made up wholesale', these are all reasons for you to vote for your favs!

*note, the surnames are not exactly the same in all the cases, as often there will be a different character. I am, however, grouping them all together otherwise things got more complicated.

Propaganda is very welcome! If I’ve forgotten anyone, let me know in the notes.

This is part of a larger series of ‘best character with X surname’ polls’. The overview with ongoing polls, winners, and future polls can be found here

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Chen Kun for Harper’s BAZAAR China, July 2022 | 📷 Nick Yang

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best cdramas I’ve watched since the last one of these posts in 2022 (and some I’m still looking forward to seeing)

Heroes (watch on WeTV VIP | watch on bilibili) Adapted from the novel "Shuo Ying Xiong Shei Shi Ying Xiong" (说英雄谁是英雄) by Wen Rui An (温瑞安) starring Zeng ShunXi, Yang ChaoYue, Liu YuNing, Baron Chen and Meng ZiYi. I would’ve watched this thing for the cast only. Everyone is queer vibes. Not a flashy drama, but will emotionally shred you. The character development is totally worth it. Throughly entertaining, even when it punched you in the gut. 8/10

The Wind Blows From LongXi (watch on iQIYI VIP | watch on Viki) Adapted from novel "The Wind Rises in Longxi" (风起陇西) by Ma Bo Yong (马伯庸) starring Chen Kun and Bai Yu. I’ve been waiting for this drama for two years and it was worth every second of the wait. The cinematography in this thing is bonkers. The use of light and shadows, the muted colors, the indoor shots opening up into well-lit courtyards, the gritty sound mixing, the whole thing just blew my ass away. Chen Kun and Bai Yu are masters of their art. Fckn masterpiece. 11/10

Who Rules The World (watch on WeTV VIP | watch on Netflix) Adapted from the novel "Qie Shi Tian Xia" (且试天下) by Qing Ling Yue (倾泠月) starring Yang Yang, Zhao LuSi, and Xuan Lu. One of the rare romance dramas that really appealed to me. A well-balanced mix of court intrigue and martial world heroics. Unlimited blorbo potential. It’s hard to outshine Yang Yang (who gives major Mei Changsu vibes through like the first third of the drama) but Zhao LuSi and Xuan Lu together? Magnificent. Breathtaking. Brilliant. 8/10

The Legend of Hao Lan (watch on iQIYI VIP | watch on Viki | watch on tubi) starring Wu Jinyan and Nie Yuan. So this was like, The Story of Yanxi Palace cast, remixed. Was it great? Not really. Did I watch every episode? Yeah. I honestly think that Wu Jinyan could just make faces for 50+ sixty minute episodes, and I’d still watch every minute of it. Still, a fascinating take on the Warring States Period, and actually based on a woman who helped her son become the King of Qin, then ultimately the First Emperor of China. I think 99% of the budget went to costumes, and tbh, it was totally worth every penny. 7/10

(yeah, after all this, I rewatched Nirvana In Fire again)

The Silent Criminal (watch on Apple TV | watch on Bilibili | watch on iQIYI VIP | watch on Viki) starring Li Jiaming and Wen Sheng. So incredibly gay. Hilarious, yes, but predominantly gay. Murder, intrigue, suspense, pining; this little drama literally has everything. Did it impact my life and leave a long-lasting impression? Not really. But I was most throughly entertained. 7/10

My Heroic Husband (watch on Amazon Prime | watch on iQIYI VIP | watch on Viki) Adapted from the novel "Zhui Xu" (赘婿) by Fen Nu de Xiang Jiao (愤怒的香蕉). Starring Song Yi and Guo Qilin. Actually, the majority of Joy of Life cast is in this drama, including a cameo by Zhang Ruoyun in the very beginning. Cast aside tho, I fckn love this drama to pieces. Song Yi and Guo Qilin have amazing chemistry, and they’re so goddamn adorable together I can’t even stand it. The plot is far from complex but immensely satisfying. Excellent drama on a mediocre budget, one I plan to regularly rewatch. 8/10

Still waiting on: 

Immortality - based on danmei novel The Husky and His White Cat Shizun by 肉包不吃肉 starring Chen Feiyu and Luo Yunxi (you can think I’m a clown but you’d be wrong bc I’m a wholeass circus)

Winner Is King - based on the danmei novel Sha Po Lang by Priest starring Tan Jianci and Chen Zheyuan

Step By Step Lotus - based on historical novel Return to Ming Dynasty as Prince by 月关 starring Zhang Binbin and Luo Yunxi

Eternal Faith - based on danmei novel Heaven Official’s Blessing by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu starring Zhai Xiaowen and Zhang Linghe

Joy Of Life Season 2 - based on wuxia novel of the same name by 猫腻 starring Zhang Ruoyun and Li Qin

A League of Nobleman - based on danmei novel The Society of Four Leaves by Da Feng Gua Guo starring Song Weilong and Jing Boran

Flying Phoenix - based on danmei novel of the same name by 風弄 starring Dai Jingyao and Shu Yaxin

The Story of the Bat - based on danmei novel Bat by Feng Nong starring Mao Zijun and Zhang Yao

The Longest Promise - based on xianxia novel Zhu Yan by 沧月 starring Xiao Zhan, Ren Min, and Zhang Yunlong

Song of The Moon - based on wuxia novel 奔月 by 蜀客 starring Zhang Binbin and Xu Lu

Story of Kunning Palace - based on the the web novel 坤宁 by Shi Jing starring Bai Lu and Zhang Linghe 

Under the Microscope - based on the novel 显微镜下的大明 by 马伯庸 starring Zhang Ruoyun and Qi Wei

Till the End of the Moon - based on the web novel 黑月光拿稳BE剧本 by Teng Luo Wei Zhi starring Luo Yunxi and Bai Lu

[dilirebas]

I wanna ask your initial impression about the Wind Blows From Longxi because I'm planning to watch it when there's an English version. I like spy historical drama theme and this looks like following that kind of theme. And it's a Chen Kun starrer who is known as a good C-Drama actor. Is it worth watching? And please share your favorite C-Drama lately to binge-watch comes weekend. Thanks so much!

The Wind Blows from Longxi - I only watched 2 episodes but it failed to catch my interest. To me, the writing lacked direction and the production quality seemed quite average. Unfortunately I wasn't super impressed by the acting either, and surprisingly, I found Dong Zijian (a guest star) to be the most compelling actor in the first two episodes. I've heard that at least the plot improves, but I've had bad experiences with other plots by the source novel's author so I probably won't continue watching. But if you were planning to watch it, you should check it out and decide for yourself!

Ancient Detective - I just finished the 1st episode and I'm definitely going to continue. It's a cross between wuxia and mystery, and the opening episode is really well done. I'll keep you guys updated on this one.

Dream House - I've caught up on the 6 episodes that aired and might continue. Some of the scenes make my blood pressure rise, and it's not the type of drama I usually watch (it's about interior design and home renovation lol), but I honestly find it pretty interesting?

My Sassy Princess - I watched 4 episodes, and I'm not sure if I'll continue. It's a silly but fun drama. I thought the first episode was strong, but after watching a few more episodes I think it might just be a little too silly for my tastes. I also think I would enjoy it more if I was more in love with the lead actor.

[joonbugg]

I look at your drama list frequently and you’ve given me a lot of great suggestions for shows to watch. Would you happen to have a list of dramas that you want to watch? I think you have good taste in dramas and I’m curious about what else you have lined up 👍

First: Thank you for looking at my list. I honestly didn’t think anybody did, but I didn’t mind keeping it for myself.

Second: If you think I have good taste in dramas, that might means we have similar taste in dramas, therefore, you also have great taste in dramas. 👍

Third: You’re in luck my curious anon, I have a HUGE list of dramas I want to watch. Below the cut 👇 I hope you find more suggestions for dramas that bring you great joy.

Netflix

Korean

Love struck in the city, Our blues, Sisyphus, Tomorrow, Move to heaven, Vincenzo, Rugal, The Korean odyssey, Lawless lawyer, Black, Bugasal: immortal souls, The cursed, Hometown cha cha cha, Beauty inside, Mine, Prison playbook, My mister, Law school, Her private life, # Alive, Abyss, Possessed, Kingdom: ashin of the north, Touch your heart, Something in the rain, Wish you (BL), Beyond evil, Stranger

Chinese

Who rules the world, Eternal love, Handsome siblings, Close your eyes before it’s dark

Taiwanese

A sun

Viki

Korean

Melting me softly, A frozen flower (BL), Light on me (BL), The tale of nokdu, Devilish joy, Again my life, Time, It’s okay that’s love, Two weeks, Descendants of the sun, Oh! Bounding house (BL), River where the moon rises, W, The beauty inside, The red sleeve, Jirisan, Seobok, The devil judge, At a distance spring is green, First love again (BL), True beauty, Memorist, Kill me heal me, Hwarang

Chinese

The wind blows from longxi, The witness, Sword snow stride, The thousand faces of dunjia, Brotherhood of blades, Under the skin, Novoland: eagle flag, The golden eyes, Guardian, Jade dynasty, The living dead

Taiwanese

Because of you 2020 (BL), Plus and minus (BL), History 4: close to you (BL), Be loved in a house: I do (BL)

Thai

Close Friends season 2 (BL)

Other

Korean

Mad dog, A pledge of god, Parasite, Bad and crazy, Duel, One ordinary day, Good doctor, Hyde Jekyll and me, Healer, She was pretty, Priest, Sell your haunted house, The smile has left your eyes, Glory Jane, The virus, Voice

Chinese

Mo Dao Zu Shi, I am the years you are the stars, Sweet tai chi, Immortality (2021), Killer healer

Japanese

Autumns concerto, Final life

Thai

The effect (BL), Kinnporsche (BL), Manner of death (BL), Secret crush on you (BL), Cutie pie (BL), 3 will be free, The miracle of teddy bear (BL)

Taiwanese

Silence

I will say, these lists are constantly changing so many of these can be watched somewhere else and I’m constantly adding and getting rid of dramas. But these are in fact copy-and-pasted from my notes app.

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source. 电视剧风起陇西@weibo

"the wind blows from LongXi", filming wrapped up this week, official weibo account shared some pics of Chen Kun and Bai Yu

[dangermousie]

I finished the first episode of The Wind Blows from Longxi and it’s smart, exquisitely acted and incredibly grim.

It’s all mud and darkness (there are barely any scenes in sunlight) and secrets and desperation - there is no glory, just trying to play spy-counter-spy in the shadows knowing death awaits.

Chen Kun’s protagonist finds out at the end of the episode that both Shu (his country) and Wei (the country he infiltrated) suspect him - Wei of spying and Shu of turning against them - and that sets our tone.

THIS IS GOOD!!!!

And unlikely to make me bawl as hard as Chen Kun’s The Rise of Phoenixes because it’s way shorter.

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