Chinese Drama - The Untamed

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The Untamed is a 2019 Chinese fantasy drama, written by Yang Xia, Deng Yaoyu, Ma Jing and Guo Guangyun. It was directed by Zheng Weiwen and Chen Jialin.

The show aired June 27 - August 20, 2019.

The show has 50 episodes.

The Untamed is based on the danmei novel Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation aka Mo Dao Zu Shi by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu.

Main Cast:

Xiao Zhan as Wei Wu Xian/Wei Ying

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Wang Yibo as Lan Wang Ji/Lan Zhan

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Supporting Cast:

Wang Zhuo Cheng as Jiang Cheng

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Xuan Lu as Jiang Yan Li

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Liu Hai Kuan as Lan Xi Chen/Zewu Jun

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Zhu Zan Jin as Jin Guang Yao/Meng Yao

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Yu Bin as Wen Ning/Ghost Gemeral

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Qi Pei Xin as Jin Ling

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Zheng Fan Xing as Lan Si Zhui

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Guo Cheng as Lan Jing Yi

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Wang Hao Xuan as Xue Yang

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Song Ji Yang as Xiao Xing Chen

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Li Bo Wen as Song Lan/Song Zi Chen

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Cao Yu Chen as Jin Zi Xuan

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Ji Li as Nie Huai Sang

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Wang Yi Zhou as Nie Ming Jue/Chi Feng Zun

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Meng Zi Yi as Wen Qing

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He Peng as Wen Chao

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Lu Jian Min as Jiang Feng Mian (Jiang Sect Leader)

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Zhang Jing Tong as Madam Yu/Yu Zi Yuan (Feng Mian's Wife)

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James Huang as Lan Qi Ren (Gu Su Lan Sect Leader)

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Xiu Qing as Wen Ruo Han (Wen Sect Master)

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The Untamed was a critical and commercial success, both locally and internationally, with critics praising it's strong plot, well-rounded characters, and elaborate clothing and makeup.

While the original web novel depicted an explicit romance between the 2 main male characters, the adaptation was censored with homoerotic subtexts instead due to China's ban of LGBT portrayals in films.

The Untamed was one of the highest-earning drama's of 2019.

Pre-production for the show took 2 and a-half-years, including writing and modifying the script, establishing the world view structure and art concept, as well as building the sets.

The OST for this series really matches the show itself, it's stunning and I love that the cast were included in singing the songs.

无 羁 (Unrestrained) - Xiao Zhan & Wang Yibo

제민 | Jemin

无 羁 (Unrestrained) - Xiao Zhan

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无 羁 (Unrestrained) - Wang Yibo

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曲尽陈情 (Song Ends With Chen Qing) - Xiao Zhan

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不忘 (Won't Forget) - Wang Yibo

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赤子 (Newborn) Yu Bin

Carsten Lovekiky

恨别 (Goodbye Filled With Hatred) - Wang Zhuo Cheng

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不由 (Involuntary) - Liu Hai Kuan

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Wei Wu Xian and Lan Wang Ji, two talented disciples of respected clans, meet during cultivation training and accidently discover a secret carefully hidden for many years. Taking on the legacy of their ancestors, they decide to rid the world of the ominous threat. But in a dramatic turn of events Wei Wu Xian dies.

Sixteen years later, Wei Wu Xian is brought back to life through a self-sacrificing ritual. He conceals himself behind a mask and assumes the identity of his summoner. Soon, Wei Wu Xian reunites with Lan Wang Ji and they start working together to solve the mysteries of the present and unravel the truth behind the events in the past.

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I came across this drama because I'm a fan of Mo Xiang Tong Xiu, and her novel series Heaven Official's Blessing. When I found out that this was a live adaptation of another of her novels, I knew it was a series I wanted to watch and get stuck into. I will admit that this took me like 2 years to watch, but it wasn't because I didn't enjoy it, I just had a pause in watching drama's. Once a warning appeared saying it was soon leaving Netflix, I rushed to make sure I completed it before it did, which I did and thankfully it didn't leave. But I'm thankful it pushed me back into it as I forgot how much I was loving the drama.

This drama is amazing from start to finish, it's aesthetically pleasing to the eyes and the ears. The sets and costumes are stunning, even the setting is pure perfection.

The cast were amazing, it's not surprising that for many of the cast this drama pushed their careers to new levels. For some it even created new careers with the formation of the singing group The Untamed Boys, which consisted of Yu Bin, Ji Li, Cao Yu Chen, Zheng Fan Xing, Song Ji Yang and Li Bo Wen.

I absolutely adored Xiao Zhan as Wei Wu Xian, he really brought the role to life and I don't think anyone else could have done it the way he did. This show definitely made me a fan of his and made me want to check out more of his roles. I also have to say that he has a gorgeous smile, which made me fall for him even more.

I loved Wang Yibo as Lan Wang Ji. I think how he's completely different to the character he plays shows how good of an actor he is. Lan Wang Ji is a character that is serious, sticks by the rules and seems to hold back with his emotions. But behind the scenes we got to see how playful Wang Yibo really is.

I loved Wang Zhuo Cheng as Jiang Cheng. It came across to me that Jiang Cheng was conflicted when it came to Wei Wu Xian, while when they were younger they were close and broke rules together. As things changed for the both of them I guess it was easier for Jiang Cheng to follow everyone's lead and blame Wei Wu Xian than it was to listen to his reasoning, because that's what he thought he should do.

I really liked Xuan Lu as Jiang Yan Li, I think she tried to protect Wei Wu Xian more because she knew that she was the only one that would always have his back. You could see that We Wu Xian doted on her and would do anything for her and likewise.

I liked Liu Hai Kuan as Lan Xi Chen. I loved that while he didn't agree when his brother Lan Wang Ji started to change due to his friendship with Wei Wu Xian, and tried to protect him from how people would start to treat him. But he was the first to listen to what they said, and help them try and find the answers, even if he didn't believe their accusations.

I loved Zhu Zan Jin as Jin Guang Yao, without giving away any spoilers he was perfect in his role. It really showed that he's an amazing actor. Remember hate the character not the actor.

I absolutely adored Yu Bin as Wen Ning. His character was really naive, he really doted on his sister Wen Qing and I loved the bond he formed with Wei Wu Xian. Wen Ning was really a lost puppy and the times he had to be rescued from awkward situations made me chuckle. While Wei Wu Xian made a promise to take care of him, you just knew he was doing it because they had a brotherly love, than just a promise.

I really liked Zheng Fan Xing as Lan Si Zhui. I actually had predictions abo

ut his character and I pretty much sobbed when my prediction was correct. I think while we're made to believe that only Lan Wang Ji knows that it's Wei Wu Xian behind the mask, I think Lan Si Zhui knew it was him too.

I really liked Wang Hao Xuan as Xue Yang, I think he was the perfect villain, and I'm sure for many he was the villain they wanted to switch sides.

I really liked Cao Yu Chen as Jin Zi Xuan. Without giving too much away, I think he and Wei Wu Xian would have eventually formed a good friendship and alliance. It came across to me that he really respected Jiang Lan Yi's decision's and I think they would have formed a good bond a friendship.

I absolutely loved Ji Li as Nie Huai Sang. I loved his friendship with Wei Wu Xian. He comes across as sweet, innocent and weaker than the rest of them, but I loved the twist for his character. I never actually saw it coming and I loved it.

I really liked Meng Zi Yi as Wen Qing. She's a guarded character, and the only person she seems to be close to is her brother. It takes her a while to trust other people and in the end I think she only ever comes to trust Wei Wu Xian.

I don't think I'll ever be able to recommend this drama enough, even without knowing the story from the novel, I absolutely loved the plot and the characters. There were times I was a little lost, but I loved seeing how everything developed and concluded. I have all the novel series and can't wait to read their journey through the books.

If you haven't go watch it and I guarantee, you'll come away with a new interest and a Wei Wu Xian fan.

Have you watched The Untamed?

Were you a fan of the cast?

Did you enjoy the plot?

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Chinese Drama - Please Feel at Ease Mr. Ling

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Please Feel at Ease Mr. Ling is a 2021 Chinese romantic comedy drama written by Dai Qi and Daisy Yan, and directed by Zhong Qing.

The series contains 24 episodes and aired from the 20th of May 2021 until the 9th of June 2021.

Main Cast:

Zhao Lu Si as Gu An Xin

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Terry Liu as Ling Yue

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Supporting Cast:

Yana Zhang as Ai Li

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Daisy Li as Gu Xin Er

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Zhou Jun Wei as Gu An Sheng

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Qi Pei Xin as Ling Sheng

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He Peng as Ling Fang

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Liu Yin Jun as Xiao Yi Shan

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Zong Yuan Yuan as Xu You You

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Liu Zhe Hui as Zhao Lei

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Xu Rong Zhen as Yang Hong

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Wang Shuo as Gu Yuan Chao

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Wang Ce as Ling Tian

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Su Xin as Yu Xin

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Zhang Heng Yu as Yu Guo

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The series is adapted from web novel "I Accidentally Picked Up A President" written by Chun Feng Yi Du.

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Like many other dramas I've watched, this drama also has songs that take me back in. Check them out below.

Zhao Lu Si - Picking Up Your Rainy Day

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Stephanie Mingyang Yang & Xiao Le Ge - Our Story

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Qi Pei Xin - Let Me Love You

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Iki & Gengyin Yu - Fortress of the Mind

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A spunky young woman, doing her best to make her dreams come true, Gu An Xin never expected her life to be anything other than ordinary. Working as a delivery-woman, An Xin spent her days zipping around the city, completely unaware that her life was about to take an unusual turn. But turn it did, the day she ran, quite literally, into a man by the name of Ling Yue.

The heir of a major corporation, Ling Yue was poised to take over the family business, until an unfortunate accident nearly cost him his life. Severely injured and left for dead, things for Ling Yue couldn't get much worse. Or so he thought. Dragging himself onto the road, in search of help, Ling Yue ran directly into An Xin, or rather she ran into him. Terrified of what she'd just done, An Xin rushed Ling Yue to the hospital, only to find that not only was he badly injured, but also suffering from a case of amnesia. Unable to leave a memory-less Ling Yue stranded, An Xin invites him into her home,  promising to do her best to nurse him back to health.

Polar opposites, An Xin anf Ling Yue find living together to be difficult, at best, but time and patience brings about an unexpected change. Drawing ever closer, the two realize their feelings for each other have taken an unexpected turn, at least until Ling Yue's memories return. 

Remembering who he is, will Ling Yue and An Xin really be able to find a way to live happily ever after?

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Zhao Lu Si is one of the Chinese actresses that I always make sure to watch, so when I saw she was the female lead in Please Feel at Ease Mr. Ling, I knew I had to give it a watch. While I really enjoyed the series, I did feel there was too much going off in the plot, that at times, I got confused as to what was going off, we had someone trying to kill Ling Yue, someone else trying to harm/kill An Xin, we also had the mystery into An Xin's past and who her father was, at times it did seem really surreal. With all that said, the cast did amazing job, and I was blown away as the series began to conclude, it definitely wasn't the outcome I was expecting.

I loved Zhao Lu Si as Gu An Xin, she is a really strong and independent young woman, but at times, she did come across as naive. She truly believes that she has to work hard to reach her dreams and not take any shortcuts, and when Ling Yue tries to help her in that way, he makes her feel that her own efforts aren't enough.

This was my first time watching Terry Liu, and I thought he did an amazing job as Ling Yue, in the beginning with An Xin, Ling Yue seems really naive, clumsy and clueless, and we later find out he's far from that, and that he's really clever, mischievous and cunning, but when it comes to his feelings and relationship with An Xin, he's still very naive. At the start of the series he added a lot of comedy, so it was nice to see his character change throw the series.

Yana Zhang was perfect as Ai Li, Ai Li is a woman that seems to be strong both physically and mentally, but the more we see and learn about her, the more we see that that's how she believes that's the way she should be, she believes showing any emotions or letting people in is a form of weakness, and she has to learn a knew mentality.

Daisy Li was spot on as Gu Xin Er, she's your typical rich bitch that believes she deserves to be on Ling Yue's arm because she's known him longer and had feelings for him longer, and even though Ling Yue has made it clear he's not interested in her romantically and only sees her as a really dear friend, she still tries to ruin his relationship with her sister Gu An Xin. She also seems to find it easy to string along Ling Yue's younger brother Ling Sheng. I did like how she changed towards the end and became more accepting of both An Xin and Ling Yue.

There always seems to be an adopted brother that's in love with his sister, and that's what we get with Zhou Jun Wei as Gu An Sheng. At times it felt like that he felt he deserved to have his feelings returned because he's been there for her the longest. I always feel like the character developments for this type of character is always the same, but I have to admit that Zhou Jun Wei did an amazing job in his role.

Well well well, I applaud Qi Pei Xin as Ling Sheng, his character took turns that I wasn't really expecting, so much so my jaw dropped when all was revealed, which I have to admit that for me, made him steal the show. To me it seemed that no one ever expected much from him, so they left him to his own devices, when all he really wanted was to be acknowledged by those around him.

I loved He Peng as Ling Fang, he plays a bad boy really well, and I'd love to see him in more bad boy roles, but I did enjoy seeing his soft side, which I think showed that his bad boy image was more of a cover to hide that he really just wanted to protect his family.

I definitely though that Liu Yin Jun added some comedy as Xiao Yi Shan, I had my fingers crossed for him and Ai Li and I thought it anyone could break down her walls, it would be him, as he seemed really patient and wanted her to learn how to not only let others in but to allow herself to love and feel confident about herself.

I loved Zong Yuan Yuan as Xu You You and Liu Zhe Hui as Zhao Lei, they were the perfect friends to Gu An Xin, they wanted to make sure she never stopped believing in herself and always worked towards her dreams and never give up. I also thought that they were perfect for each other, while part of me wanted An Sheng to fall for You You, I'm glad that that wasn't the case, I think You You and Zhao Lei brought the best out of each other.

While at times I didn't think this drama flowed together really well, I still really enjoyed watching it and coming across actors and actresses that I wasn't familiar with.

I would really recommend giving this drama a watch.

Have you watched Please Feel at Ease Mr. Ling?

Were you a fan of the cast?

Did you enjoy the plot and script?

Let me know in the comments below.

See you soon!

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