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pure and simple
the story may seem to be mediocre, what with 2 individuals getting attached by just playing an online video game. but what hooked me into it was how Lu Jing's admiration and young love was reciprocated by Liang Chen and developed to a mature one. their chemistry just lightens up the screen and you wanted them to just move on to the next level in every episode.about the cast:
- i can understand that Jia Yun is supposed to be Liang Chen's senior, but i still cringe every time he intends to show his love for Liang Chen. he looks too old for the role. i also don't understand that as an actor he's always involved with Liang Chen business, was he a part of the management team?
- on Taro and Shan Shan, thank God for Taro, that the 2 leads got together, but does he have to be a goofball all the way? as for Shan Shan, i have to skip most of her scenes.
- the rest of the characters are lovable though. the room mates and even Gu Fei Ming! they added to Lu Jing's character development.
if you want a simple love story, that would make you smile and hope for the lovers success, give this a shot.
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Fluff & Games
OVERALLThis drama is basically a more basic and slightly more childish version of You Are My Glory. Watch it if 1) obviously, you've watched You Are My Glory and you liked it, 2) you're looking for a pretty light, slice-of-life type of love story, 3) you want a cute romance with several smexy scenes. Maybe skip if 1) you want to see a well-written plot, 2) you like strong female leads, 3) you're looking for an emotional drama.
THE STORY
I'm kind of dead at how similar this drama is to You Are My Glory: the e-sports, the celebrity FL, the scientist ML, competitions, dumb friends....The worst thing is it's made by the same folks (Tencent), and it was released the same year. WTH?!!! In my opinion, You Are My Glory is absolutely superior to Love Scenery, but this drama was still a very decent filler. On the positive side, the love story is coherent; the 'falling in love' part is long enough and written well enough to be believable, and the 'being in love' part is cute and at times very hot. The ML's friends are actually a fun addition to the drama, and their misunderstandings are hilarious. And just like in You Are My Glory, the third wheelers are there but not super annoying...or at least, not for too long. In fact, there aren't any bothersome characters like crazy in-laws, everyone's pretty cool, or at least bearable.
On the negative side, the main characters are not the best. ML is like every single ML in Cdramas, zero originality there, and FL is so spineless and without character, it's kind of annoying to watch (for someone who likes the smart, strong, assertive or even just mischievous and quirky type of FLs). She's supposed to be the oldest and most experienced of the OTP, but somewhat acts like a preteen 90% of the time. Expect second-hand embarrassment with her as well. Secondly, contrarily to You Are My Glory, there's a secondary couple in this drama and their love story is not too cool. I ended up skipping their parts because...yikes. And then finally (but most importantly), the writing is...pretty sloppy in this drama, more so than in You Are My Glory. There're things that aren't fully explained, there're weird cuts between sequences or scenes that don't quite make sense (I'm thinking of one in particular, a love scene, that started out SO random, I can't). And there's just not enough drama in this drama! So much time is wasted on songs and e-sports instead of giving some depth to the series. There's almost no conflicts, no character or relationship development...The drama's all fluff and games, it doesn't have much more to offer.
THE ACTING
Okay! I liked her more than him, I wasn't always impressed by him. They did have good chemistry though, I felt it more than with Yang Yang and Dilraba. The rest of the cast was fine in general, though some more than others. Overall, this isn't a drama that goes deep in emotions so it's not really a drama that showcases the cast's skills. Can't say that much about their acting.
THE MUSIC
Annoying. I personally didn't like the OST - at least, the songs. Somewhat made the show look like a teenage series than something anyone could watch...at least, in my opinion. It reminded me of stuff I used to hear in shows when I was in high school (like Rebelde or High School Musical). Background instrumental music was okay.
REWATCH VALUE
Okay. Not up there, there're better shows to rewatch, but I could see myself watching it again at some point - or at least, some of the scenes!
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Honestly one of the best shows ever and don’t let people tell you otherwise!
Love Scenery was honestly just an amazing show. It started out kind of strangely and I thought that I would find myself bored halfway through but boy was I wrong. I was instantly hooked by like the third episode with the characters, their interactions, and how they met. I personally wasn’t a fan of the video game world thing but this drama pulls it off really well in my opinion because they don’t overdo it. They use it here and there but mainly in the beginning and make it so that it doesn’t feel repetitive and cliché. The music is also fricking amazing and holds really good emotional value in the scenes that it is played. The acting is suberb, I love the main leads, they are so talented and really able to emit the love and affection between the characters of the story very well as well as other emotions to make the show interesting, funny, and really enjoyable. Honestly, there is really only 1 maybe 2 downsides to this whole show but they’re so minimal and irrelevant that they really don’t matter and I have to give this a 10/10 regardless because I personally enjoyed it too much compared to any other show and have rewatched it a few times and still find myself coming back and craving for more. Trust me, this drama is seriously amazing. Ignore what the other bad reviews say. Take my advice and give it a shot, you don’t know what you’re missing out on!Was this review helpful to you?
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I absolutely loved this drama for its simplicity and sincerity. It doesn't try to give you more than what it is, which is a sweet and fluffy rom com. The leads oozed with chemistry and I never got bored watching them. This drama stays away from extreme angst, evil antagonist, and unnecessary break ups which made it a refreshing and easy watch.It does take the leads a long time to get together but for once (shockingly), I didn't mind! There were enough sweet moments and quiet gazes between them that kept me interested and looking forward to the next episode. The time they spent together gaming and all their fate-like encounters were well choreographed and I saw why a beautiful idol star would fall in love with a college student. The ML did a great job, as his confidence, charisma, and boyish charm had me smiling and understanding why the FL would be reduced to a puddle around him. I also liked the portrayal of the FL who was independent and strong, yet she was vulnerable and leaned (but was not dependent) on those around her. The ML and FL both came across as equals in the relationship and I absolutely loved their natural chemistry (on and off screen!).
On a side note, the second female lead's struggle with depression was well done and I appreciated the story line. Depression is an uphill battle and right when you think you're okay, something can trigger you and take you right back to square one. It's not something you can just get over because everyone around you thinks its time to let go. It's a personal battle and not one you can fight on your own. I liked seeing how those around her supported her and stuck by her to the end.
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Not Bad/ not Good
I started to watch this drama because both leads had been in some of my favorite dramas. I know they are pretty good actors so I thought this is great. I loved Lulu Xu in "The Sunshine Of My Life" and Lin Yi was in "Blessed Girl". But this drama became I like it/ but I hate it. I like the romance and the lead characters had a lot of chemistry. I like that she was a strong personality and new her goal in life. I hated all the playing around in a game and flirting with each other when they did not know who they were and they were in the middle of fighting. I don't mind some but it was a bit to much. I felt the first 20 episode were not necessary. They could have cut it by 10 episodes. The game playing was ok until it became to much. The push and pull game between the lead characters became annoying especially when they kept guessing who new what and who was really Little Box and Herman. I could say that I really did not start enjoying this drama until the 23rd episode. The 2nds lead characters were good but also kept on with the same over and over. I wanted to tell her get over it. and tell him get out of your house and do something. The ending was fine not the best but it is acceptable. I would say that actors performance was good but the script needed work and the director could have done a little better. It is a good one to watch on on a rainy day. There is a lot of good scenes after episode 23.Was this review helpful to you?
BEAUTIFUL!!!
I just finished it and knew I had to write a review. My ratings speak for me so what else can I say? I MUST SAY I ENJOYED EVERY MOMENT OF THIS SHOW, I found myself rewinding scenes. This show took what other shows would make into unnecessary drama and showed that a show could still be enjoyable without all the misunderstandings. It's the ideal healthy relationship every show should have. My only complain was the last episode felt a bit rushed but I read it was initially supposed to be 35 eps so...oh well.CHEMISTRY: MY GODDDDDDDDD, SIZZLING CAN'T DESCRIBE THEIR CHEMISTRY, THE NATURAL SKINSHIP, THE NERVOUSNESS, EVERYTHING. I- I had so many butterflies in my stomach, it felt like I was laying in a field.
OST'S - PLEASE I NEED THEM ALL IN MY PLAYLIST. One thing I absolutely loved about this show was that there was little to no awkward instrument playing *cough I hear you cough* (God knows those can turn me off a show) and even the lip syncs (If they were) were not obvious.
CHARACTERS: I really wish Shan Shan's story could have been fleshed out a bit more but even with what we got, I found myself crying with her. The love Taro had for her was so beautiful and please LU JING IS GOALS. I love how Liang Chen stuck with her dreams and never cut herself short. Special shout out to SL, I felt his pain and I'm so grateful he wasn't annoying. AND DID I MENTION HOW SUPPORTIVE THE SIDE CHARACTERS WERE? GOD THEIR FAMILIES ARE GOALS.
IN CONCLUSION: You, yes you reading this and wondering if you should watch it, HIT THAT PLAY BUTTON!
THANK YOU TO THE DIRECTORS OF THIS SHOW, I ABSOLUTELY WILL BE REWATCHING THIS!!!
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Lu Jing may be young age-wise but he is logical and he thinks maturely. His opinions about life make me forget that he is just 22 or 23 years old. Although he still acts his age sometimes, a part of me believes that he is capable of protecting Liang Chen and can take good care of her.
The actor who plays Lu Jing is so good that his acting makes me feel like I am Liang Chen whom he adores--which is crazy. Whenever he looks at her, I feel like I'm the one blushing and melting into a puddle. And can we talk about his kissing skills? Man, the boy can kiss! I just hate the fact that the FL can't/doesn't match his passionate kisses. Urgh!
Overall, this drama is a 9/10 for me.
Just like what Lu Jing said, "Love is supposed to be simple and beautiful" and this drama is exactly that. Even the supporting characters grew on me. It's a beautiful, well-written drama that I am grateful to have come across.
P.S.
The OST is fantastic. There's not one bad song on the playlist. Every song fits the scenes perfectly. I love them all! ^^
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Light fluffy romcom done right
If you like light fluffy romcoms light on angst and heavy on romance then you’ll love this drama. There’s no breakups, no rude parents, no stupid misunderstandings, and no love triangle. If you liked Love o2o and Put Your Head On My Shoulder then you’ll like this. It’s very similar to those dramas because it’s more of a slice life drama than an action drama or a melodrama. I wouldn’t say it’s quite as good as those two dramas but it comes close.The FL is a super popular highly acclaimed singer that’s sassy, confident, and hardworking. The ML is a child prodigy genius that’s in his senior year in college. He’s an internet star and has a huge following in the gaming community. The first ten episodes are about how the main leads meet online and fall in love. These are some of my favorite episodes since the games had lots of different settings so it never got boring. Sometimes they were like spies (just like James Bond), or they were soldiers fighting in the jungle, or they were scientists. And the costumes and set designs were outstanding.
The romance:
I like how the main leads didn’t instantly fall in love (or lust) at first sight like in some dramas. They didn’t even know what each other looked like since it was online. They fell in love gradually over time as they got to know each other. There’s lots of real kisses and they’re steamy. There’s also lots of back hugs, cuddling, hand holding, and skinship. The romance is what makes this drama stand out.
Storyline:
The storyline is a very simple slice of life story that gives off that warm relaxing vibe. I appreciated that the characters were multidimensional with layers to their personalities. For instance, even though the FL was a superstar with lots of confidence in herself, she wasn't without flaws. Seeing her awkward clueless side when playing the online games or her shyness and insecurity around the ML made her seem more human and likable. And even though the ML was super smart and a little nerdy, he had this very charismatic suave personality when he was around the FL. His flirting with her and teasing her was too cute. I just wished the storyline had a little more depth and that the characters had more growth. But overall, the storyline was quite endearing.
A couple of areas where it fell short:
They chose a 50 year old man to be the second male lead with a love interest in the FL who is 26 years old. I thought he was her father or uncle at first. The age difference (24 years) is blatantly obvious. And it’s a shame because he was amazing in love Designer and deserves better. His unrequited love for her made most of their scenes awkward and a little creepy. My other complaint is the second female leads storyline. She gives up her career, a lifelong friendship, and all of her dreams over an incident in the past. Throughout the drama they hint at some devastating incident that traumatized her. But when you find out what happened it’s a BIG disappointment. I kept thinking ‘That’s it? She gave up everything over that?!?!’ She’s a great actress but her storyline fell flat and wasn’t believable. So I deducted two stars for these two reasons.
This is a good drama with great acting, a romance that has lots of chemistry, adorable and funny side characters, and some terrific music. Yes there are some flaws but the good far outweighs the bad in this drama and I’m glad I watched it. I think you will too.
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Nice Binge ROM/COM
Here we go another review:Story: Coming from a ROM/COM perspective amazing, from a real life perspective, story is good however unrealistic, where this shines is knowing how unlikely the main leads meet/get together throughout the series, the creator does not hide the fact its bloody difficult and they go into how it can be difficult which is good. Overall good start, great mid drama and good ending.
Acting: Main leads have great chemistry, side couple also great with no main villains included at all in this drama which is quite refreshing. I must say the male lead tends to at times be a little bit over the top in his acting ability to showcase how much he cares/loves the female lead but it is a rom com so not unbearable. HAHA
Music: I liked the music in this series alot, to the point I actually obtained a copy of the OST from the series. I cant fault how they used the music in this series however as the main female lead is a singer in the series, no wonder!
Rewatch Value: Absolutely, a good weekend binge for sure, popcorn up and get set!
Overall: Great series, definitely worth it for anyone that hasn't seen this before, and for those who have like myself, I would love to rewatch this again
Cheers all
Shing
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Very simple yet perfect
Great show over all! Was simple and straight forward. No big problems with family and so on. More to real life than most dramas.Storyline - simple but perfect in every way. Has the right amount of romance and worry that they might not make it together. I liked that they worked out their problems instead of running away from them. There was no parents who were overbearing and controlling. Was just like reading a good romance novel. And I liked it all.
Acting/Cast - I watched Lin Yi’s first drama, “Put Your Head on my Shoulder” and loved it!!! He has grown a lot and is a good actor! I loved him in this on also! Will be watching more dramas he is in in the future. Xu Lu was great also. I have watched several of her dramas. She did really good in this one.
Music - loved it all. Hope to find the soundtrack soon!
Rewatch - YES! It was a perfect romance… no anxiety in watching it lol.
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Sooooo sweeet
This was such a sweet and romantic show, and it's my first time giving a full score for music in a cdrama, the music in this was sooooo good.I loved the FL she was soo mature in this, she's older than the ML in the drama, but she was still very mature and sweet, wasn't annoying or anything. The ML did a great job with his role as well, they both had such a great chemistry, i find there chemistry in this better than ML other drama put your head on my shoulder.
I have no complaints with this drama, it was a great watch, for those who love romcom, and tons of sweetness between the lead then this is for you, any misunderstandings they deal with it vert maturely, loved that.
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