Set in the same universe as Drink, Drank, Drunk, 24 Frames Per Second immediately hooked me with its premise. I began with the English translation, but with updates still ongoing and my curiosity burning, I dove into the raw on Changpei. The Chinese was surprisingly accessible, and I found the experience smooth and immersive.
Entertainment industry novels, especially ones centered on acting, are a personal favorite of mine, and this one did not disappoint. The writing is simply stunning. It felt less like reading a novel and more like watching an intricately crafted film. The visuals came alive in my head so vividly, and the emotional beats hit hard.
There were countless moments where I wanted to take screenshots just to hold on to a line or scene, but Changpei doesn’t allow that. So I ended up silently screaming, laughing, and crying to myself. The humor, often tucked within the characters’ inner monologues, is subtle but golden. The author’s touch with those quiet emotions, unspoken yet deeply felt, was masterful.
It took me nearly a month to finish, partly because of how busy life has been. I read a little each day, just a chapter or two during breaks, and despite the slow pace, I was never bored. Not once did my interest wane. Every time I picked it up again, I was right back in it, heart fully engaged. That emotional consistency is rare and speaks volumes about the strength of the writing.
The romance unfolds gradually, almost delicately. Minimal interactions build up to something deeply tender. Their chemistry feels both real and dreamlike, a relationship that is tangible yet distant, beautiful yet tinged with the fragile uncertainty of the future. That touch of realism, the acknowledgment that love, no matter how genuine, comes with no guarantees, is perhaps what left the deepest impression on me.
24 Frames Per Second is a quiet, evocative, and beautifully crafted story that lingers long after the final scene. Highly recommended for those who love slow-burn romance, layered characters, and emotionally intelligent storytelling.
At first, it was okay — readable, nothing too offensive — but now that I’m 27% in, I’m tired. I’m dropping it, and here’s why: • The pacing is just too slow. There’s not enough angst, tension, flirting — nothing emotionally gripping to keep me going. • I really disliked the dynamic between the main characters. One (Shuo) is 100% sure of what he wants, while the other (Gong) is completely confused. I usually prefer it the other way around, where the “confident” one is the mess and the “confused” one is secretly sharp — this just wasn’t it.
That’s about it.
Do I recommend it? I’m not sure. I’ve pointed out what didn’t work for me — if those things don’t bother you, maybe you’ll enjoy it more than I did.
An entertainment industry novel. Zheng Guanyu, a first tier actor, falls in love with Ming Zheng, a small actor, after confesing his love Zheng Guanyu gets rejected since Ming Zheng's straight but later they both come together when they have to act as the main characters in a BL movie. The romance is slow but it's sweet to see them get together. Ming Zheng spent a big part of the book confused about his feelings for Zheng Guanyu.