Travesía a Tu Corazón (2023)

This drama started out slow, but after a few episodes, the story picked up and became more interesting as it went. I like the juxtaposition of characters and I’ve seen both leads in other works and they’ve already proven their acting prowess there, especially when I have viewed four of Zhang Ling He’s works before I watched this one. So I knew what I was expecting. Who surprised me though is Ryan Cheng. I didn’t realize he was also the main in “A Familiar Stranger,” but maybe it’s because his character there wasn’t as flushed out as Gong Shang Jue’s.

The characters in this drama are multi-dimensional, that they are not necessarily “all good” or “all evil.” Despite what has been portrayed, most of them have the freedom of choice, whether to follow along the path that was created for them, or carve out one for themselves. This is why I admire Yun Wei Shan’s character and Yu Shu Xin’s portrayal of a skilled assassin. She cleverly integrated herself into the Gong family and made her own judgment, not solely relying on what had been fed to her, while also following the edicts of her organization.

Gong Zi Yu, for his part, turned from a playboy to a love-struck fool, from a supposedly incompetent “spare” to become the new Sword Wielder. Throughout his journey through the trials, Gong Zi Yu has proven himself to be more than a sitting duck everyone assumes him to be. His ingeniousness, coupled with his compassion for the people, made him a formidable leader.

I find myself second-guessing the true nature of the characters, which is rare for me as I have usually found them predictable in other shows. Even I find the pairing of Gong Zi Shang (Zi Yu’s sister) and Jin Fan (Zi Yu’s guard) hilarious. Perhaps the only person I truly detested here is Shangguan Qian. I really have no tolerance for her type of character, through no fault of the actress.

As for other aspects, the production, cinematography and the costumes were breathtaking. Likewise, the plot here is also intricate and engaging. Everything here in this drama is smoke and mirrors, and it is up to these characters to decipher the truth from all of it.

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Perfect Casting and Most Beautiful Costumes I've ever seen

I'd rate the casting and costumes as 10000/10! Truly a perfect casting, not one is miscast. The costumes are also so beautiful probably one of the most beautiful I've seen in movies and also the sets💯. As for the story overall its a masterpiece, however as I was watching it, there are some parts I find boring. The action scenes are well choreographed and the directing of each scenes made it more intense and entertaining. While the story should've a clear ending for me, i didn't dislike the part that they gave a cliffhanger in hopes that it could have a season 2. Looking forward for it and I hope they will continue the story and with the same casts if possible.
The reason I watched this drama is for Zhang Linghe and now that i finished the drama I can say that he did fine, not spectacular but at least he did give justice to the role. Ester Yu is quite a surprise and she was one of the things I really enjoyed watching in this drama. This type of role is clearly different from her past roles and she nailed it!
Overall, I really enjoyed the drama and I hope they get a Season 2, w the same casts🙏

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Disappointed with the end

I liked the first episode . As drama progressed it got little bit bored but no reason I continued to watch it . After -8th episode it gets little bit interesting . I liked first lead's pairing but I start shipping 2nd leads also but at somewhere I felt that they were have sad ending but still I was excited to know the end but the end was not only sad ending with 2nd lead but also with first lead. sorry for being spoiler . So disappointed with the end . But I think there will be second season , if it is not then director sir kindly think about it . Actually we need second season because they were so many parallel stories which remain incomplete.
Background Music and songs were good .

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hoping for a season 2; not romance heavy!

so much better than I was expecting honestly....

IF YOURE EXPECTING ROMANCE WITH A SIDE OF PLOT THIS IS NOT FOR YOU!!!

the story line initially was so incredibly good. two female assassins? being sent on a mission by being married into the Gong family? love it. i am so glad however, the more i watched, this it was wasn't super romance heavy. i was much more focused on the "brotherly" bonding going on in this more so than the romance. i have established that all the actors are so incredibly good (and good looking) that this is actually fucking insane casting. i cannot wait to see more from them (especially TJR who is so new to acting but did so good as GYZ he is actually my favorite character). YWS and GZYs relationship is also so cute GZY is so loving and caring and is such a nice addition to the cold/stoich stereotype many male characters get. HOWEVER, the relationship between GSJ and GYZ is my absolute favorite thing in this entire show it was so wholesome. i was so stressed out during the whole thing because i really wanted all the "brothers" to get along and WE FINALLY GOT IT 😭😭😭😭😭😭 anyways will rewatch for GSJ and GYZ scenes as well as the small romance bits

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Don't be blinded by beauty

My Journey to You had the potential to be one of the Great dramas, because it had the technical aspects in the bag. It's amazing production. The cinematography is beautiful. The martial arts choreography is absolutely mesmerizing, arguably the best I've seen in a while. The camerawork and editing are almost flawless. The styling greatly enhanced the actors' visuals. Not only that, the performances from the cast were terrific, most notably Tian Jiarui as Gong Yuanzhi and Jolin Jin as Gong Zishang, who gave off different energies in the series, but both made the show very entertaining to watch.

The biggest downside of My Journey to You is the writing. It starts off fast-paced and exciting, pulling the audience into the dark and dangerous world of martial arts. But then the story becomes too convoluted, and significantly slows down in the middle, maybe because they're really trying to establish the romance subplots. But this causes the story to lose hold of some of the built-up tension and intrigue, and it's difficult to pick back up. The series belatedly ups the ante again only in the last couple of episodes.

Also, the way Gong Ziyu's character is written is off-putting. It's not consistent: he is someone who is kind and sympathetic even to suspected assassins, but somehow could not extend the same kindness and understanding to his (admittedly shady) brothers; he is a character who knows he is undeserving of the power given to him yet is strangely very protective of it and becomes self-important about it. This makes it difficult to follow any proper character development. I could have enjoyed watching Gong Ziyu rise to power if it was clearly shown what flaws he was working on to be more deserving of the Sword Wielder title. Rather, it's framed like he could do no wrong; it seems his character is hastily scrapped together based on the formula of the male lead most likely to gain the audience's sympathy and awe. It works, mostly because of Zhang Linghe's acting ability, and also because the other characters have unique personalities to make up for GZY's rather generic one.

Yu Shuxin as Yun Weishan could have been given the opportunity to shine more, to show more of her ferocity as a fighter, so I'm actually hoping for a second season to this series so it could happen. Her fighting scenes here are nothing short of art.

Special shout-out to Young Master Hua, whose character arc, even though brief, made me cry a lot, which does not happen often.

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cinematography, acting, ost, cast, martial arts semua perfect !!

jujur ini drama kolosal pertama aku dan pas nonton BOOM 🤯 bener bener bagus.

penonton di manjain banget sama visual cast nya, gak cuma itu, mulai dari acting, ost, fight scene, cinematography my journey to you ini bener bener juara !! terus hanfu nya juga gak begitu rame tapi tetep keliatan mahal dan elegan (aku liat nya kaya old money gitu) dan juga banyak plot twist berhubung ini menceritakan assassin (wufeng).

apalagi disini esther yu/yu shuxin dapet peran yg baddas, bener bener keren 🔛🔝 jadi pengen liat dia main wuxia lagii

mengesampingkan ending nya, menurut aku drama ini 10/10

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A journey of solving mysteries

This drama is beautiful. It starts with beautiful visuals.
Acting :
All the actors and actresses are just best of the best even the support cast did their job perfectly. My favorite charater would be zi shang and yuan zhi. Zi Shang adds a perfect laugh to this drama.
On the other side Yuan zhi is such a excellent character. His smile is sinister when he knows he is going to win. He loves poision but is a softy at heart.
Our main leads did an amazing job. Ziyu and yun weishan are like those dream couples, always supporting each other. Where on the other hand Shang jue and Shangguan qian are like those toxic and "its so complicated" like couple who has a lot back stories, mysteries, and pain their heart. Pain which they cant even share with each other.
There's no one in this drama whom i dont like. From hero to villian i them all.

Story:
Storywise it does have a lot of plot holes but you can't detect them that easily. In some of the last episodes when everything comes to end the mystery is solved.

Costume and makeup:
I watch ancient and wuxia chinese dramas just because of their costumes and makeup. This drama did a pretty good work in this field everything and i mean everything is so beautiful.

Action:
Some fighting scenes remind me of the untammed. Most of the action scenes were shot so fantastically
And i watch the fights with curiosty of how beautifully they were done.

There is romance in this drama. Romance is not much but you can see it ....
Overral rating should be 9 that is based on story, costume, and visuals.

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It started amazing before the screenwriter got dizzy in the middle ?

The concept and initial plot are excellent, and as a spy drama genre it has suspense that makes us hooked to watch the next episode. +Wuxia genre makes the cinematography excellent. Thats all the PROS.

It was amazing 10/10 until about ep 16 when ziyu found out who yws is. After that revelation, the plot goes downward, unclear and like a forced light comedy 😅 for examples:

SPOILER alert !

1. The yws revelation was not done right, ziyu not seen/no time to get shocked, sad, etc. rather he just instantly accepted and defending yws all the time.

2. The three trials and how xiyu become instantly the best fighter were ridiculous and like jokes. Literally jokes since the younger generations all helping him to get through the trials with some unserious talks or expressions.

3. The ultimate villain and motive was very weak and not believable. How come he wanted to get the thousand flame that will kill lots lots of innocent people and make the world chaos just to get revenge for his parents? At least they should link him with the wufeng. At first i thought he is at least one of the four demons or two wufeng's devil haha..

The ultimate villain also not a story twist or shocking enough, since the they already give the clue too early.

4. The whole plot revelation was told by the ultimate villain in a very relaxed way 🤣

5. Sqx who was also main spy just disappear alot from middle to end episodes that i almost forget she is still in the drama 😂 the contrast with early episodes so big that makes it weird. Even yws role also become weaker.

6. Wufeng concept which start strong also become unclear and weak in the end. This makes the last and ultimate battle also too fast and weak.

Talking about fast, the fights in the whole series are also done so fast that we audience almost cant see anything 😂

7. And many of other plot holes/unclear ones, for example about the mutan, about the writing on xiyu back etc. and again they are mostly happen after yws revelation. Its like two different scriptwriters.

8. The ending purpose also unclear and could have been better. Its not open ending, but premature ending. As alternative, for example since they introduce yws's twin suddenly in the end, they could have exchanged them (the new twin is the one who go back to gong's family) etc which can be more surprising and exciting.

Its sad how they ruin the plot from the middle to the end, and turn it from dark amazing suspenseful drama into ackward light comedy 😂

So sad that makes me cant help expressing the dissapoinment

Anyway the pace of the suspense still good and enough to make us hooked and enjoy it till the end since ep16 (where the plot become a mess) already 2/3 of the whole drama.

In summary, its still a decent and beautiful suspense spy drama and worth watching. I still recommend it 😉

One of the memorable quote is :
"no matter how long the night is, there will definitely be a sunrise" 🥰

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Wow, this drama truly captivated me from the very start. The first episode left me intrigued. Esther Yu's portrayal of a serious and enigmatic character was a departure from her usual roles, and I found it mesmerizing. Her dark, hair framing her face added to the allure of her character, and her ability to maintain such seriousness throughout was truly captivating. While her martial arts scenes were impressive, I couldn't help but wonder if she had a stunt double for some of the more intricate sequences. Nonetheless, her performance was flawless, leaving me in awe.

Zhang Ling He's ability to seamlessly transform into his character is remarkable. While I can't claim to know his true personality, his portrayal in this drama felt particularly authentic. His mastery of martial arts on screen appeared incredibly genuine, leaving me curious about whether he had prior training in the discipline.

The dynamic between the brother characters portrayed by Ryan Cheng (Gong Shang Jue) and Tian Jia Rui (Gong Yuan Zhi) was both exasperating and brilliantly executed. Their presence on screen often had me on the edge of my seat, metaphorically reaching for my shoe to throw in frustration. Ryan Cheng's mesmerizing gaze left me eager to see more of his work in the future.

The storyline was rife with mystery, keeping me thoroughly engaged throughout. However, I must admit I was somewhat disappointed by the ending. Not because of any character deaths, but rather how it concluded. It left me with a strong feeling that there may be a sequel in the works.

Jolin Jill's portrayal of a comedic character had me shaking my head in amusement. Her antics added a delightful touch of humor to the narrative.

Overall, I commend the entire cast and crew for their collective efforts in bringing this story to life. The costumes were particularly impressive, adding to the overall aesthetic of the production. I eagerly await the possibility of a sequel and hope to see the return of these talented individuals in future installments.

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Hmmm

this is my opinion, & if you disagree then please don’t come after me, we all have different takes on different matters.

It seemed interesting to be honest, at first I wanted to watch this because of Zhang Ling He (Gong Zi Yu) since I enjoyed Kunning Palace so much, but to be honest I held on to this show because of the second make & female leads.

Of course Ryan Cheng (Gong Shang Jue) I am so excited for The legend of the female General with him & my Zhou Ye ♥️

I was more attached to gong shang jue, shanghuan qian, and gong yuan zhi.. I find them way more interesting, and never felt bored or cringey with their scenes. I am sorry I just can’t stand yu shy xin (Yun Wei Shan) couldn’t finish the love between fairy and devil cause I couldn’t stand her voice, and her face looks too plastically if you know what I mean…

it could’ve been a more excellent series to be honest but there were so many things I dislike to be honest.

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A good plot idea but could have been better

My Journey to You is about assassins being sent on a mission, disguising themselves as brides to the Gong residence. It started out interesting but felt kind of draggy and slow mid drama. Also,I do agree with the other reviews that the 2nd ML Gong shangjue and 2nd FL Shang guan qian stole the show and were more intriguing to watch than the main leads. My favourite character, however, is the ML’s sister, Gong Zi Shang. I love watching her funny antics and dance moves trying to hook Jin Fan. The ending was also too abrupt and gave no closure to the audience. Maybe there will be season 2?

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DRAMA INI PENUH VISUAL! benar-benar bagus

AAA drama ini pemainnya penuh visual semua, acting mereka juga bagus banget, aku sampai bisa kenal semua watak pemainnya, bener-bener suka semua pemainnya. Gaada sekalipun aku skip setiap scene drama ini. Edit, efek dramanya juga gaada yang gagal menurutku. Walau endingnya agak gimana, aku gatau bakal ada season 2 atau enggak, tapi overall semuanya bagus banget! Aku gabisa menjelaskan betapa bagusnya drama ini. Alur ceritanya itu padahal serius, tapi mereka bisa buat scene-scene lucu yang out of the box T_T ! ost nya juga bagus banget sampe susah move on. Pokoknya cerita drama ini bener-bener mendalam, Ini drama ratingnya harusnya 9 ke atas sih. Pokoknya ini harus ada season 2 nya gamau tau ayo tanggung jawab😭

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