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On Episode 106 of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess and bestie Liliana from the Tea & Soju Podcast dive into the devastating beauty of One and Only (周生如故), a 2021 Chinese historical romance starring Ren Jialun (Allen Ren) and Bai Lu.
Jess and Liliana talk through this slow-burn tragedy following a master–disciple relationship that evolves into a forbidden love defined by restraint, sacrifice, and unspoken devotion, where what remains unsaid is more powerful than any confession.
From the drama’s condensed timeline and emotional impact—where years pass in glances, loaded silences, and lingering gazes—to the infuriating cruelty and futile power play of Wang Xing Yue’s SML and the final images of Cui Shi Yi ascending the snowy city gates in her vibrant red wedding robes—we discuss the elements that cement this drama as one of the most emotionally devastating Chinese historical romances, a story where love is eternal, but never realized in this lifetime.
Come swoon through the tragedy with us—and find out more about the companion happily ever after (HEA) Forever and Ever.
GUEST: Liliana
Tea & Soju Asian Drama Podcast: Available on Spotify, Google, Apple
Instagram: @teaandsojupod
Twitter: @tea_soju_pod
Intro Music Credit: “Golden Coconut Club” by Tearliner, from the Cheese in the Trap OST. Used with permission from the artist.
Rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, follow us on all the socials, and be sure to let us know what you want to see in Season 8!
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On Episode 106 of the Daebak K-Rambles Podcast, Jess and bestie Liliana from the Tea & Soju Podcast dive into the devastating beauty of One and Only (周生如故), a 2021 Chinese historical romance starring Ren Jialun (Allen Ren) and Bai Lu.
Jess and Liliana talk through this slow-burn tragedy following a master–disciple relationship that evolves into a forbidden love defined by restraint, sacrifice, and unspoken devotion, where what remains unsaid is more powerful than any confession.
From the drama’s condensed timeline and emotional impact—where years pass in glances, loaded silences, and lingering gazes—to the infuriating cruelty and futile power play of Wang Xing Yue’s SML and the final images of Cui Shi Yi ascending the snowy city gates in her vibrant red wedding robes—we discuss the elements that cement this drama as one of the most emotionally devastating Chinese historical romances, a story where love is eternal, but never realized in this lifetime.
Come swoon through the tragedy with us—and find out more about the companion happily ever after (HEA) Forever and Ever.
GUEST: Liliana
Tea & Soju Asian Drama Podcast: Available on Spotify, Google, Apple
Instagram: @teaandsojupod
Twitter: @tea_soju_pod
Intro Music Credit: “Golden Coconut Club” by Tearliner, from the Cheese in the Trap OST. Used with permission from the artist.
Rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, follow us on all the socials, and be sure to let us know what you want to see in Season 8!

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