✅ COMPLETED DRAMAS/MOVIES IN 2020

4-20 -20 to 4-22-20 (3 days)

Story: A love story between a golden-winged Feng Ru Che and Xue Jing Kong, the most distinguished magician in the great plains of Lanzhou.   

What stands out: (+) beautiful romance/shot well; (+) FL's character growth; (+) chemistry; (+) friendship with camp members; (+) costume and accesories; (+) CGI; (-) draggy, unnecessary side stories/couple; (-) confusing editing

Actors and actresses to follow: Jeremy Jones Xu (ML), Uvin Wang (FL)

Couples: Xue Jing Kong ♡ Feng Ru Che; Yun Mu Yang (ML's foster brother) ♡ Du Xian Yin (fake empress) - died

OST: compilation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66MnNCFaGlQ

4-19-20 to 4-20 -20 (2 days)

Story: King Rangsimum and Princess Maneesa are supposed to enter a political marriage but she runs away and is rescued by Prince Tiyuttithorn who is Princess Tatsiga's brother. Meanwhile, Princess Tatsiga is kidnapped by King Rangsimum as he falls in love at first sight with her.

What stands out: (+) second couple; (+) costume; (+) filming location: Austria and Japan; (-) draggy; (-) CGI

Actors and actresses to follow: Tik Jesadaporn Pholdee (ML), Kimberley Anne Woltemas (FL), Pop Thagoon Karnthip (Support - FL's brother), Yam Matira Tantiprasut (Support - ML's arranged fiancee)

Couples: King Rangsimum ♡ Princess Tatsiga;  Prince Tiyuttithorn/P’Chai ♡ Princess Maneesala; Rachid (ML's bodyguard) ♡ Krawan (FL's maid)

OST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8v7Sn_8ZgA

4-16-20 to 4-18 -20 (3 days)

Story: The speed skating girl Tang Xue crosses paths with the ice hockey god of their university Li Yu Bing, whom used to be her deskmate in the elementary school.

What stands out: (+) directing: award winning Chu Yui Bun; (+) witty dialogue: award winning screenwriter Zhang Yuan Ang (+) chemistry; (+) bromance; (+) sismance; (+) cinematography; (+) matching couple outfits; (+) cartoon; (-) draggy, too many side stories/couples, some jealousy is overdone (-) some background music doesn't match with the scenes; (-) repetition of Ashes of Love drama; (-) PPL; (-) Chinese propaganda in sports

Actors and actresses to follow: Janice Wu (FL), Steven Zhang (ML)

Couples: Li Yu Bing ♡ Tang Xue; Liao Zhen Yu FL's friend) ♡ Xia Meng Huan (FL's friend); Jiang Shi Jia (ML's friend) ♡ Zhang Yue Wei (ML's friend); Deng Jian Guo (ML's friend) ♡ Ye Liu Ying (FL's friend); Bian Cheng (FL's ex crush) ♡ Zhou Ran (FL's cousin)

OST: playlist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdVdWSiNa9U

Note: "Because I don't want to part with you. Then you can't hate me again. You can only like me."

冰 (Bing) = ice; 雪 (Xue) = snow

4-14-20 to 4-15 -20 (2 days)

Story: Pat, Gun, and Tai chose the path that they deemed it right, yet ended up being with unhappiness and regret until fate led them to a little mysterious barand are given special drink for second chance.

What stands out: (+) unique plot: given second chance to follow heart but is it the right one or not; (+) the "Second Chance" beer; (+) life lessons; (+) chemistry; (+) bromance; (+) location Taipei (for Gun-Aye); (+) can get enough of the OST; (-) some draggy conversation; (-) some editing; (-) no right punishments for wrongdoings; (-) PPL;

Actors and actresses to follow: Beam Kawee Tanjararak (ML); Singto Prachaya Ruangroj (ML), Nanon Korapat Kirdpan (ML)

Couples: Pat ♡ Khim; Gun ♡ Aye; Tai ♡ Earn

OST: "Second Chance" by Singto Numchoke https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWxjrGM_3WM

4-7-20 to 4-9-20 and 4-11-20 to 4-14-20 (7 days)

Story: After becoming rather skilled with medicine, poison, and martial arts, the orphan Fan Xian goes to the capital to find out more about his mysterious mother. 

What stands out: (+) plot twists; (+) novel by Mao Ni; (+) witty dialogue; (+) acting; (+) bromance; (+) cinematography; (+) costume; (+) OST; (-) draggy scenes/side stories; (-) makeup too much for men; (-) infidelity/harem

Actors and actresses to follow: Zhang Ruo Yun (ML); Li Qin (FL); Sean Xiao (Support - Spy)... THE REST ARE TOO MANY OVERLIMIT

Couples: Fan Xian ♡ Lin Wan'er

OST: 

Sean Xiao "One Remaining Years" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17W9RcYhmKU live https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mg66CFuREj4

Note:

Recap https://www.globalgranary.life/2019/11/26/qing-yu-nian-joy-of-life-chinese-drama-review-summary/

Character https://wiki.d-addicts.com/Joy_of_Life

4-12-20 to 4-12-20 (1 day)

Story:  Park Woo Jin travels back in time to meet his "mom" Kim Ji Woo in order to ensure that she meets his dad and falls in love. 

What stands out: (+) fast paced; (+) chemistry; (+) plot twist

Actors and actresses to follow: N/A

Couples: Park Woo Jin ♡ Kim Ji Woo

OST: N/A

4-10-20 to 4-11-20 (2 days)

Story:  Remake of Taiwanese Fated to Love You. Satoh Aya, an office worker who can not say no to any request, accidentally has a one-night stand with Ichijo Kei, a young successor of a large company, who is forced to marry by his grandmother.

What stands out: (+) fast paced; (+) good slo-mo camera; (+) funny assistant; (+) good family dynamics;

Actors and actresses to follow: Takimoto Miori (FL), Kizu Takumi (ML), Tokito Yuki (SML)

Couples: Ichijo Kei ♡ Satoh Aya (??? see Note)

OST: "My Love" by One N' Only https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UragHtGMDLU

Note: 

1) There is unspoken expectation that the viewers somehow have watched other version(s) that detail(s) more, since this is more a condensed version.

2) The ending is different than the mainstream story. Either the Japanese twisted the story or there will be a Season 2 (intentionally or unintentionally due to COVID-19 pandemic).

4-9-20 to 4-9-20 (1 day)

Story:  Yosano Suzume, transfer student, develop feelings for her homeroom teacher Shishio Satsuki after he helps her in her first day in Tokyo. But Suzume’s classmate, Mamura Daiki, confesses to her

What stands out: (+) fast paced; (+) chemistry; (+) cinematography

Actors and actresses to follow: Nagano Mei (FL), Shirahama Alan (ML), Miura Shohei (SML)

Couples: Mamura Daiki ♡ Yosano Suzume

OST: Dream Ami https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOCK9eJ8bfA

4-6-20 to 4-6-20 (1 day)

Story:  When she was a student, Yun Xiao Xi was framed for plagiarism and had to live as an outcast, until one day she receives a "pill of regret" that allows her to travel into the past to correct her past. 

What stands out: (+) fast paced; (+) costume; (-) PPL; (-) bad autosub in iQiyi (the only media can watch)

Actors and actresses to follow: Ryan Ding (ML)

Couples: Cai Tian Mu ♡ Yun Xiao Xi

OST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUAlg7GZQOc

4-5-20 to 4-5-20 (1 day)

Story:  Sequel of the drama: Tachibana Setoka was rejected 12 times because of her brother Tachibana Haruka

What stands out: (+) eye candies; (+) better romance for OTP with closure; (+) chemistry; (-) repetitions from drama

Actors and actresses to follow: Tsuchiya Tao (FL), Katayose Ryota (ML), Chiba Yudai (FL's first crush)

Couples: Tachibana Haruka ♡ Tachibana Setoka

OST:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3niZeT1BJ8

4-5-20 to 4-5-20 (1 day)

Story:  Tachibana Setoka was rejected 12 times because of her brother Tachibana Haruka

What stands out: (+) eye candies; (-) acting

Actors and actresses to follow: Tsuchiya Tao (FL), Katayose Ryota (ML), Chiba Yudai (FL's first crush)

Couples:  N/A

OST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3niZeT1BJ8

4-4-20 to 4-4-20 (1 day)

Story: Kim Myung Je and Baek Jang Mi meet for the first time at their college's club,  meet again after 10 years and fall in love, but a fortune teller has predicted that Myung Je will get married three times.

What stands out: (+) realistic relationship; (+) acting of ML and FL; (+) fairy tale cartoon; (+) cute proposal; (-) some issues not solved

Actors and actresses to follow: Lee Chun Hee (ML), Choi Yoon Young (FL)

Couples: Kim Myung Je ♡ Baek Jang Mi

OST: ?

4-4-20 to 4-4-20 (1 day)

Story: Sudo Issei, a furniture maker, meets Motohashi Sakurako who works for on his advertising brochure. The two of them are drawn to each other, but they still keep their emotional scars secret. 

What stands out: (+) topic: Anniversary Reaction; (+) healing story; (+) well-paced; (+) acting

Actors and actresses to follow: Fujigaya Taisuke (ML), Nao (FL)

Couples: Sudo Issei ♡ Motohashi Sakurako

OST: ?

4-3-20 to 4-3-20 (1 day)

Story: After being frozen for 37 years, Go Man Soo finds himself awake and meets Jang Ha Da, his friend's daughter.

What stands out: (+) topic: frozen man; (+) 70's costume and hairdo;

Actors and actresses to follow: Kim Jung Hyun (ML), Han  Sun Hwa (past and present FL), Kim Hee Chan (ML's friend), Cha Joo Young (past ML's girlfriend), Jung Ga Ram (present FL's brother)

Couples: Go Man Soo ♡ Jang Ha Da; Jang Eun Suk (Support - ML 's friend) ♡ Han Yeong Shil (Support - future FL's mom)

OST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMUbZHRw0_g

4-1-20 to 4-3-20 (3 days)

Story: A story that follows Xu Hao Ning who discovers a new way of living after he falls in love with Yu Bo, a Dai girl, and Dai people. 

What stands out: (+) life lesson; (+) OTP get together early in the drama; (+) problems (besides main plot) resolved fast; (+) chemistry; (+) bromance; (+) sismance; (+) acting of vet actors who played ML's parents and FL's aunt; (+)eye candies; (+) Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province, southwest of China; (+) Dai culture; (+) cinematography; (+) costume;

Actors and actresses to follow: Roy Chiu (ML), Kira Lu (FL), Li Chun Yuan(FL's friend)

Couples: Xu Hao Ning ♡ Yu Bo; Ai Long (SML) ♡ Mi Luo (Support - restaurant owner); Bulu Pai (Support) ♡ Yu Dan (Support - ML's sis) (possibility); Du Bi ♡ Mei Jia (possibility)

OST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_fqRW2-bi0

Note:

Water Splashing Festival https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/m/dehong/2010-07/27/content_11055529.htm 

3-30-20 to 3-31-20 (2 days)

Story: Frenemies Yang Zi Hao and Chang Ke Ai from highschool to lovers in business world

What stands out: (+) life lessons; (+) strong support system; (+) chemistry; (+) steamy kisses; (+) sismance; (+) bromance; (-) unnecessary side story/drag in the end (-) excessive slo-mo, cliche/trope; (-) business talks

Actors and actresses to follow: Amber An (FL), Bruce He (ML), Sean Lee (SML), Oceana Wu (SFL), Modi Chiu (TML)

Couples: Yang Zi Hao ♡ Chang Ke Ai; Liang Zie Jie (ML's cousin) Jian Zhen Yi (ML's arranged date) ♡Li Jian (ML's assistant) ♡ Wen Wen (FL's friend);

OST: Chillaxing by Amber An https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8TXVJ4CIsM&list=PLRRI_kdzl7LRpXYinGmD4EOI-klYE1M6J

3-26-20 and 3-28-20 to 3-30-20 (4 days)

Story: Feng Miang Wan and Yuan Qin Li are twin sisters separated at birth. Yuan Qin Li wants to be with her lover so she swaps identity with Feng Miang Wan. Feng Miang Wan and Jing Ci are childhood sweetheart. In an incident she hurts Jing Ci and is forced to take memory loss pill. As Yuan Qin Li she runs away from arranged marriage and disguised as a male constable, later reunites with Jing Ci but she does not recognize him.

What stands out: (+) beautiful love story; (+) plot twist; (+) sismance; +) cinematography; (+) costume; (-) draggy story; (=) death of many good characters; (-) chemistry; (-) ML's stoic character/acting

Actors and actresses to follow: Alan Yu (ML), Yukee Chen (FL), Zhang Si Fan (Support - FL's bethrothed),

Couples: Jing Ci ♡ Feng Miang Wan/Yuan Qin He, Zhao Yan (ML's cousin) ♡ Princess Zhang Le, General Li Yuan ♡ Yuan Qin Li (FL's twin sister, disguised as Feng Miang Wan)

OST: compilation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phXXazwP4Dg

Note: 

Recap https://ninenovel.net/2020/02/22/the-love-lasts-two-minds-%E4%B8%A4%E4%B8%96%E6%AC%A2-episode-1-recap/

characters https://wiki.d-addicts.com/The_Love_Lasts_Two_Minds

3-26-20 to 3-28-20 (3 days)

Story: Don and Lisa are forced into a marriage because of Don's mom announces that she is going to die soon, so they make the agreement of just pretending to be married for 6 months.  

What stands out: (+) chemistry; (+) MIL and SIL; (-) draggy; (-) unnecessary side stories and characters; (-) mean FL

Actors and actresses to follow: Mik Thongraya (ML), Peechaya Wattanamontree (FL), Jaibua Hidding (Support - ML's sister), Chayapol Bunnag (Support, ML's friend)

Couples: Don ♡ Lisa, Mor (ML's friend) ♡ Rin (ML's sister)

OST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUPgToXjawA

3-25-20 to 3-25-20 (1 day)

Story: While drinking at a bar and mourning on her lost dog, Sato Yui had an argument with Amagi Kyoichi who is none other than the CEO of the company she works for. The next day he calls her and tells her to treat him as a slave. 

What stands out: (+) fast paced; (+) absurd slap stick; (-) cringey

Actors and actresses to follow: Hayami Mokomichi (ML), Matsui Airi (FL)

Couples: Amagi Kyoichi ♡ Sato Yui

OST: Reiji Kawaguchi "I'm a Slave for You" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zv6U5R4VKAA

3-24-20 to 3-25-20 (2 days)

Story: A fraud marriage romance of Do Yoon Soo and Cha In Young who do not want to marry but decided to get married to get be able to receive the governmental financial support for newly married couples to help them rent houses. 

What stands out: (+) fast paced; (+) chemistry; (-) PPL

Actors and actresses to follow: Jo Soo Min (FL), Kim Geon Won (ML), Kang Hee (SML)

Couples: Do Yoo Soo ♡ Cha In Young

OST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPnL1Tp72q4

3-21-20 to 3-24-20 (4 days)

Story: Xia Miao Miao is a shy, artistic student who develops a crush on a handsome, talented Liang You Niang and embarks on a journey of self-discovery through college.

What stands out: (+) acting of Wan Run Ze (SML); (+) chemistry; (+) sismance; (+) costume; (+) confession; (-) draggy; (-) unnecessary side stories; (-) PPL

Actors and actresses to follow: Edward Lai (ML), Angel Zhao (FL), Wang Run Ze (SML), Chai Wei (SFL)

Couples: Liang You Nian ♡ Xia Miao Miao. Lin Kai Tuo ♡ He Xin, Wang Yi Chao (ML's friend) ♡ Fang Xiao Yue (ML's friend)

OST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQsGXmLFay0

3-19-20 to 3-21-20 (3 days)

Story: Finding out that he has a child, top star Sung Min Woo hires Yoon Gae Hwa to take care of his daughter Ye Eun

What stands out: (+) serious topic on how gossips not only destroy the celebrities but people around their life; (+)ML's character growth to be a dad; (+) family focus, (+) sismance FL and friend; (+) the cute kids; (-) no romance growth, feeling in last episode seems forced; (-) FL's hairdo; (-) bad script by making ML keeps referring FL as ahjumma (auntie)

Actors and actresses to follow: Choi Shi Won (ML), Chae Rim (FL), Hong Jong Hyun (Support - FL's coworker)

Couples: Sung Min Woo ♡ Yoon Gae Hwa

OST: OST compilation in Youtube

Note: noona romance 7 years gap (ML 28, FL 35)

3-18-20 to 3-19-20 (2 days) SIDE STORIES/DELETED SCENES

Story: Nanase Sakura, a rookie nurse, meet Doctor Kairi Tendo several years ago while she was in high school and fell in love with him.  

What stands out: (+) fast paced; (+) script/dialogue; (+) FL's acting; (+) chemistry; (+) friendship of the medical team; (+) sismance FL and ML's sis;

Actors and actresses to follow: Kamishiraishi Mone (FL), Sato Takeru (ML), Karina (Support - ML's sis), Watanabe Keisuke (Support - Nurse)

Couples: Kairi Tendo ♡ Nanase Sakura, Nishi Ryusei (nurse) ♡ Tendo Ryuko (ML's sis); Dr Kisugi Koichi ♡ Sakai Yuika (nurse)

OST: "I Love" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5zC_x6PBWs

3-18-20 to 3-19-20 (2 days)

Story: Nanase Sakura, a rookie nurse, meet Doctor Kairi Tendo several years ago while she was in high school and fell in love with him.  

What stands out: (+) fast paced; (+) script/dialogue; (+) FL's acting; (+) chemistry; (+) friendship of the medical team; (+) sismance FL and ML's sis;

Actors and actresses to follow: Kamishiraishi Mone (FL), Sato Takeru (ML), Karina (Support - ML's sis), Watanabe Keisuke (Support - Nurse)

Couples: Kairi Tendo ♡ Nanase Sakura, Nishi Ryusei (nurse) ♡ Tendo Ryuko (ML's sis); Dr Kisugi Koichi ♡ Sakai Yuika (nurse)

OST: "I Love" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5zC_x6PBWs

3-16-20 to 3-18-20 (2 days)

Story: The female investigator Tian Sanqi searches for her long lost 'brother' to marry while running away from her intended groom and marrying Zhao Cuo instead, and cracks many cases along the way. 

What stands out: (+) good pace; (+) surprises; (+) funny dialogue; (+) chemistry; (+) ML's dad; (+) sismance; (-) low budget

Actors and actresses to follow: Esther Yu (FL), Liu Yu Chang (ML), Jack Lok (SML), Anna Hollen (SFL), Liu Xun (Support)

Couples: Zhao Cuo ♡ Tian San Qi, Bai Yi Fei ♡ He Ruo Yao

OST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEzyZT3kBu8

3-15-20 to 3-16-20

Story: Xia Lin, an actress works hard for her dream of being a superstar, meets Lin Yi Zhou, the president of Ling Group through some incidents and enter an engagement contract.

What stands out: (+) light hearted; (+) chemistry; (+) costume; (+) makeup; (-) story/editing seems off; (-) cringey stuff; (-) PPL

Actors and actresses to follow: Xu Kai Cheng (ML), Simona Wang (FL), Ian Yi (SML)

Couples:  Lin Yi Zhou ♡ Xia Lin; Wen Li (ML's assistant) ♡ Jia Fei (FL's friend); Chu Yan (FL's friend) ♡ Xiao Yu

OST: compilation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wm7ZxoPflHE

3-7-20 and 3-16-20 (2 days)

Story: Yeesa, who was born on a leap day time, time travels to Japan on her birthday. Thru it she meets two men and also able to mend past mistakes.

What stands out: (+)unique story; (+) sismance; (-) some scenes are draggy

Actors and actresses to follow: N/A

Couples:  Ryan ♡ Yeesa

OST: ending song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuKBzmY6_JM

3-11-20 to 3-14-20 (4 days)

Story: Following the first season: a journey of Ning Que has become a protector of Tang Country and of Sang Sang who is connected to the eternal night and is hunted down by killers.  

What stands out: (+) story deeper and darker from S1; (+) martial arts action; (+) chemistry; (+) Acting of Dylan Wang and Ireine Song individually and as a couple; (+) supporting roles got more scenes; (+) scenery; (+) costume; (-) editing, leave prolong scenes of ML and FL, and cut others especially for support roles; (-) political talks; (-) draggy; (-) PPL 

Actors and actress to follow: Dylan Wang (ML), Ireine Song (FL), Dylan Kuo (Jin Mo)

Couples:  Ning Que ♡ Sang Sang; Chen Pi Pi (12th bro) ♡ Tang Xiao Tang (Demon's Sect)

OST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBfVuQtsqCg (compilation)

Dylan Wang and Ireine Song duet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9r0AkHzS-A

Note: 

Recap https://www.globalgranary.life/2019/01/10/ever-night-season-2-chinese-drama-review-summary/

3-5-20 to 3-6-20 and 3-9-20 (3 days)

Story: Tongrak becomes a surrogate mom for her sister, who was murdered, and ends up being under the care of Kimhan, her brother in law's younger brother.

What stands out: (+) unique topic: surrogate pregnancy; (+) weird ways ML uses to hold on FL; (+) cute public love confession; (+) chemistry; (+) sismance; (-) overly dramatic plot; (-) draggy; (-) overacting

Actors and actresses to follow: Toey Pongsakorn Mettarikanon (ML), Mint Chalida Vijitvongthong (FL), Mac Wiranakarn Wattanakun (Support - OBGYN doctor); Namcha Sheranut Yusananda (FL's friend); Seo Ji Yeon (Support - FL's friend)

Couples: Kimhan ♡ Tongrak; Toi (Support - ML's coworker) ♡ Haiyun (Support - FL's friend); Dr Thep (Support - OBGYN doctor) ♡ Ki (Support - FL's friend)

OST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sanh8WpcbIQ

Note: can only be seen on the new laptop

3-4-20 to 3-7-20 (4 days)

Story: Shen Zhao Er disguised as male doctor Tian Qi to investigate the plot behind the execution of her family and enters the Ji official family home where she runs into Ji Heng her childhood friend.

What stands out: (+) martial arts scenes; (+) eye candies; (+) Acting of Sun Qian; (+) chemistry; (+) bromance; (+) cinematography; (+) costume; (+) ending; (-) draggy

Actors and actress to follow: Sun Qian (FL), Huang Jun Jie (ML), Zha Jie (SML)

Couple: Ji Heng ♡ Shen Zhao Er

OST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0kbqU7cBAA

Note:

Recap https://ninenovel.net/2020/01/20/dr-cutie-2020-%e8%90%8c%e5%8c%bb%e7%94%9c%e5%a6%bb-episodes-1-recap/

3-2-20 to 3-3-20 (2 days)

Story: Mi Jiu Er, a heroine for the poor, runs into Luo Yin Ran, the owner of the Yun Clothing Workshop, and mistakenly is identified as his personal assistant who looks like her.

What stands out: (+) natural chemistry; (+) cinematography; (+) costume; (+) cutest proposal when FL is about to be taken to the police station being Mi Jiu Er; (+) complete ending; (-) slapstick comedy; (-) directing

Actors and actress to follow: Kris Sun (ML), Jin Wen Xin (FL), Fan Xiao Dong (SML), Hou Dong (Support - ML's half brother)

Couples: Luo Yi Ran ♡ Mi Jiu Er; Su Yi (ML's half brother) ♡ Lu Shui (FL's maid)

OST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3gHLHH9S1U

3-14-20 to 3-14-20 (1 day)

Story: Love story between two game experts Xiao Nai and Bei Wei Wei

What stands out: (+) Fast paced unlike the original drama; (+) eye candies; (+) chemistry; (+) sismance (+) CGI

Actors and actresses to follow: Angelababy (FL); Jing Bo Ran (ML); Seven Tan (Support - FL's roommate); Janice Wu (Support - FL's roommate); Johnny Bai (Support - FL's ex game husband); Li Xian (Support - ML's teammate); 

Couples: Xiao Nai ♡ Bei Wei Wei

OST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvkDSJdoRS4 (Lala Hsu "Do Not Alone")

My 100th completed drama

3-8-20 to 3-11-20 (4 days)

Story: One day Huang Yu Xuan, who lost her boyfriend Wang Quan Sheng, listens to a casette sent by a stranger,  falls asleep, and wakes up as a 17 year old high-schooler Cheng Yun Ru and see Wang Quang Sheng look-a-like who is her classmate Li Zi Wei.

What stands out: (+) original story; (+) plot twist; (+) not draggy; (+) chemistry; (+) bromance; (+) professional advisor (psychologist); (+) no PPL; (+) extra scene

Actors and actress to follow: Alice Ke (FL), Greg Hsu (ML), Patrick Shih (ML)

Couple: Li Zi Wei ♡ Huang Yu Xuan; Mo Jun Jie ♡ Chen Yun Ru

OST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Km_NObPF5E

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33ERE0DEUu8

Rings: "Only if you asked to see me" and "Our meeting would be meaningful to me"

Opening and ending scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAMo5ngLWJQ

Extra: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZYiqicuH7s&feature=youtu.be

Interviews in Recent Discussion posted by Chi Nguyen

Loops. Started with Amy question, explained by wellwellbelle. 21 days from 3-10-20.

2-29-20 to 3-1-20 (2 days)

Story: Dr Kim Sa Bu hires Dr Seo Woo Jin, who would do anything for money, Dr Cha Eun Jae, who gets nauseous every time she tries to perform surgery, and Dr Yoon Ah Reum, ER Specialist

What stands out: (+) Main story and side stories; (+) Fast paced; (+) Acting; (+) Cinematography; (+) Make-up (blood. wound, bruises); (+) Prop

Actors and actress to follow: Ahn Hyo Seop (ML), Lee Sung Kyung (FL); Shin Dong Wook (Support - Orthopaedic), So Joo Yeon (Support - EM Specialist); Kim Min Jae (Support - Nurse)

Couples:  ♡; Park Eun Tak (Supporting - Nurse) ♡ Yoon Ah Reum (Supporting - ER Specialist)

OST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4AdoMUFyow

Note: This has a slight romance/slow burn romance.

2-25-20 to 2-28-20 (4 days)

Story: A love story between the 32-year old accomplished career woman He Fan Xing and a 22-year old intern Yuan Song. 

What stands out: (+) unique topics: age gap; (+) interesting twists and character's links; (+) directing; (+) witty dialogue; (+) diverse characters; (+) acting of main leads; (+) chemistry; (+) eye candies; (-) confusing editing (flashback)

Actors and actress to follow: Victoria Song (FL), Song Wei Long (ML), Zhang Yu Jian (ML - FL's twin brother), Esther Yu  FL (brother's GF), Miles Wei (Supporting - colleague)

Couples:  Yuan Song ♡ He Fan Xing; He Fan Yang ♡ Cai Min Min; Cang Huan (colleague) ♡ Cong Xiao (colleague); Dong Yang (SX's BF) ♡ Song Xue (FL's best friend)

OST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-1DiFDHsRY

Note:

recap https://ninenovel.net/2020/01/27/find-yourself-%E4%B8%8B%E4%B8%80%E7%AB%99%E6%98%AF%E5%B9%B8%E7%A6%8F-episode-1-recap/

2-13-20 to 2-24-20 (12 days)

Story: To carry out belated Dai Jia He's last travel wish, his adopted daughter Dai Tian-qing and his young friend Cheng Nuo embark on a journey around Taiwan and finds love and redemption on the way. 

What stands out: (+) realistic, no drama tropes; (+) Story; (+) family-oriented; (+) acting; (+) script/dialogue+monologue; (+) life advices by the elders; (+) natural chemistry; (+) realistic relationship growth; (+) sismance; (+) cinematography; (+) breathtaking scenery of Taiwan; (-) very slow paced

Actors and actress to follow: Cindy Lien (FL); Nicholas Teo (ML); Li Chung Lin (SML - family friend); Pipi Yao (SFL - FL's sister); Fukuchi Yusuke (Guest Role - Japanese tourist)

Couple: Cheng Nuo ♡ Dai Tian Qing; Wu Bo Sen (family friend) ♡ Dai Tian Yu; Satou (japanese tourist) ♡ Cheng San (ML's half sister)

OST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daR7z0usVkg

2-21-20 to 2-24-20 (4 days)

Story: The story of twin brothers Jiang Xiao Yu and Hua Wu Que who separated at birth but grew up to be supreme martial artists. 

What stands out: (+) eye candies; (+) martial arts; (+) chemistry; (+) bromance; (+) cinematography; (+) outdoor setting; (-) slow paced;

Actors and actress to follow: Chen Zhe Yuan (ML), Hu Yi Tian (ML), Vicky Liang (FL), Liang Jie (FL)

Couples: Jiang Xiao Yu ♡ Su Ying; Hua Wu Que ♡Tie Xin Lan; Black Spider ♡Murong Jiu; Gu Ren Yu ♡ Zhang Jing 

OST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkCbmJEpiTs

Note:

Ep 26 Jiang Xiao Yu and Hua Wu Que: friends. Ep 32 Jiang Xiao Yu - Su Ying. Final Jiang Xiao Yu and Hua Wu Que: brothers.

classic story https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juedai_Shuangjiao

recap https://ninenovel.net/2020/01/16/handsome-siblings-%E7%BB%9D%E4%BB%A3%E5%8F%8C%E9%AA%84-episode-1-recap/

2-18-20 to 2-20-20 (3 days)

Story: While traveling the world to get rid of spirits of their obsessions, spirit doctor Bai Qi meets the sunny Lin Xia whom he has known from a long time ago. 

What stands out: (+) cartoon intro; (+) acting of Johnny Bai (ML) and Zheng Qiu Hong (FL); (+) eye candies; (+) cinematography; (+) setting; (+) the cutest proposal: using bolt taken from broken down car, proposing in the middle of lavender field Ep 29 min 15; (-) story copied Goblin; (-) draggy; (-) PPL; (-) oversized costumes

Actors and actress to follow: Johnny Bai (ML), Zheng Qiu Hong (FL), Ji Xiao Bing (Support - Heavenly Soldier), Estelle Chen (Support - actress), Marcus Li (Dr Bai's assistant), Jeremy Jones Xu (Support - Dr Bai's patient - Chef)

Couples:  Bai Qi ♡ Lin Xia; Yang Jian (Support - Heavenly Soldier) ♡ Xiao Xiao (Support - Actress); Shen Ziao (Support - chef) ♡ Lu Yu Lan (Support - chef);  Xiao Liu (Support - painter) ♡ Ling Long (Support - ex villain);

OST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rjvjVTOwXQ

2-17-20 to 2-17-20 (1 day)

Story: A writer for the hit baking show, “Top 3 Bakery Kings”, Noh Mi Rae, is determined to get Do Woo, a genius patissier, to join the cast. 

What stands out: (+) unique theme: against fate; (+) fast paced; (+) OST; (-) bad adaptation from a webtoon; (-) unnecessary side stories/characters; (-) shaky camera filming with Guardian of Destiny scene (the fat guy);

Actors and actress to follow:  Suho (ML); Lee Se Young (FL)

Couple: Han Do Woo ♡ Noh Mi Rae

OST: Sedansogu - Suho (EXO) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLOeU2xNgqQ

Quote: "If the destiny keeps stopping us from meeting each other, we are going to choose the same page again and again... until the destiny gets tired of our love" (Noh Mi Rae, final scene)

2-14-20 to 2-17-20 (4 days)

Story: Hua Rong  ran away from home and gets captured by notorious pirate Qin Shang Cheng  and finds herself becoming his bride against her will.  

What stands out: (+) chemistry; (+) bromance; (+) sismance; (-) Dragging; (-) Editing; (-) CGI; (-) setting/prop

Actors and actress to follow: Yuan Hao (ML), Zhao Zhao Yi (FL), Ian Yi (Support - SML)

Couples:  Qin Shang Cheng ♡ Hua Rong; Jin Yi Wen (FL's suitor) ♡ Wan Wan (FL's friend); Qian Da You (ML's subordinate) ♡ Xiao Hui (ML's servant);

OST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRUKWT_Rbos

Recap http://dramaslot.com/the-romance-of-hua-rong-episode-summary/

2-12-20 to 2-13-20 (2 days)

Story: During a car chase, an artificial intelligent hologram 'Holo', that is created after the image of its creator Go Nan Do, chooses Han So Yeon to be the carrier of the glasses to interact with it.

What stands out: (+) Story; (+) witty dialogue; (+) Acting of ML and FL (especially connecting to Holo; (+) cinematography/lighting; (+) CGI

Actors and actress to follow: Yoon Hyun Min (ML), Go Sung Hee (FL)

Couples: Go Nan Do ♡ Han So Yeon; Baek Chan Sung (VP of competitor's company) ♡ Go Yoo Jin (ML's sister); Jo Jin Suk (ML's employee) ♡ Ji Na (detective)

OST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBOzpb39I8U

2-11-20 to 2-11-20 (1 day)

Story: Highschool outcast Pong who draws cartoons of Ming who he likes, gets to know his schoolmate named May Nai, who is also an outcast but holds a supernatural power.

What stands out: (+) Story; (+) Cartoon; (+) Acting; (+) Chemistry

Actors and actress to follow: Punpun Sutatta Udomsilp (FL); Bank Thiti Mahayotaruk (ML); Tor Thanapob Leeluttanakajorn (SML)

Couple: Pong ♡ Mai Nai

OST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUzefvHXNZo 

2-9-20 to 2-11-20 (3 days)

Story: In an assassination attempt, Crown Prince Phuwanet of Parawat was injured and treated  by Doctor Thipthara/Nam, the youngest and only daughter of the quadruplets of the Adisuanrangsan family.

What stands out: (+) story; (+) good pacing; (+) eye candy;  (+) bromance; (+) FL's family; (+) makeup - ML during hospitalization; (+) sceneries/location; 

Actors and actress to follow: Athichart Chumnanon (ML); Kimberley Anne Woltemas (FL), Nadech Kugimiya (Support - FL's bro), Mark Prin Suparat (Support - ML's bro), Boy Pakorn Chatborirak (Support - ML's bro)

Couple: Phuwanet ♡ Nam; Dr. Nat (FL's colleague) ♡ Nurse Pam (FL's colleague)

OST:

Live sung by Mark, Kim, Boy and Nadech) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4JTeDzQPig

2-8-20 to 2-9-20 (2 days)

Story: Neighboring young farmers Fai and Jeed fall in love despite the feud between their families. 

What stands out: (+) eye candy; (+) acting of Nadech and Yaya; (+) chemistry; (+) bromance; (+) ML's family; (+) farm life; (+) sceneries/location; (+) hilarious gun scenes; (+) famous underwater kissing scene; (-) draggy; (-) the 'rape' case, though it is actually a misunderstanding, is to be taken 'lightly' by the production team

Actors and actress to follow: Nadech Kugimiya (ML), Yaya Urassaya Sperbund (FL), Mark Prin Suparat (Support - ML's bro), Boy Pakorn Chatborirak (Support - ML's bro)

Couple: Fai ♡ Jeed; Preuk (hotel owner) ♡ Milk (head village's daughter)

OST:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syvg0NWyyLg (Hai Ruk Dern Tahng Mah Jur Gun (Let Love Run Into Us - by Pop Calories Blah Blah & Bowling Manida)

2-8-20 to 2-8-20 (1 day)

Story: Highschooler Kururugi Yuni who excels in all subjects except for English receives one-on-one tutoring from English teacher Sakurai Haruka and develops feelings for him.

What stands out: (+) eye candy; (+) sismance; (-) time jump romance, doesn't show the relationship growth; (-) chemistry; (-) not addressing the psych issue of FL's introverted personality

Actors and actress to follow: Yamashita Tomohisa (ML), Komatsu Nana (FL)

Couple: Sakurai Haruka ♡ Kururugi Yuni

OST: ???

2-4-20 to 2-7-20 (4 days)

Story: In three lives and three worlds, Ye Hua and Bai Qian's lives and love are entangled

What stands out: (+) story; (+) acting; (+) chemistry; (+) cinematography; (+) costume; (+) makeup; (+) OST

Actors and actresses to follow: Mark Chao (ML), Yang M (FL), Dilraba Dilmurat (FL's niece), Vengo Gao (Heavenly Lord), Vin Zhang (Ghost Prince); Alan Yu (FL's brother), Wayne Liu (16th), An Yue Xi (FL's maid), Leon Lai (1st), Ryan Zhang (9th)

Couple: Ye Hua ♡ Bai Qian

OST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgR4mfAknL8

Recap & characters:

http://dr-myri-blog.blogspot.com/2017/02/ten-miles-of-peach-blossoms-episode-1.html

2-3-20 to 2-3-20

Story: Accidentally Li Wei Cheng and Yang Xiao Yu share a hotel room together while traveling in Australia, they fall in love but Yang Xiao Yu hides a secret.

What stands out: (+) fast paced (5 episodes @ 10 minutes); (+) chemistry; (+) beautiful Australia locations; cinematography; OST; (-) PPL

Actors and actress to follow: Show Luo (ML), Rainie Yang (FL)

Couple: Li Wei Cheng ♡ Yang Xiao Yu

OST:

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkZmdwbJ_sw&list=RDfHlKWr9sBIw&index=2 (When The King Meets The Queen by Show Luo and Rainie Yang)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyHGiZJnizw (You're the Best Looking Girl - Show Luo official MV)

2-3-20 to 2-3-20

Story: Table turned: now that Belle is in the university she seems not too interested on S anymore

What stands out: (+) Unique topic: noona romance and table turned; (+) Acting of Nanon (ML) and Thanaerng (FL);(+) Chemistry; (+) Cute character Toy; (+) Sismance with Pang and Aom (FL's besties); (-) Second season not as good as first season, the drama put lots of attempts for love triangla/jealousy/misunderstanding; (-) Draggy; (-) PPL

Actors and actress to follow: Nanon Korapat Kirdpan (ML), Thanaerng Kanyawee Songmuang (FL); Chimon Wachirawit Ruangwiwat) (Support Role - ML's new friend Toy)

Couple: S ♡ Belle; Toy (ML's bestfriend) ♡ Mayrin

OST:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQO7PXBvDhA (for the whole Secret Love series: Secret Love by

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBcRC5tMzwA (Pood Wah Ruk Nai Jai by Mook Worranit)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UC_i8HDZFwI (Gwah Ja Roo Jai Tua Eng by Nanon Korapat)

Note:

Krathong and Loi Krathong Festival https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loi_Krathong 

2-2-20 to 2-2-20 (1 day)

Story: Senior highschooler Belle has taken a liking to junior S, and she asks  help of her two best friends. 

What stands out: (+) Unique topic: noona romance and FL chasing ML first; (+) Plot twists; (+) Acting of Nanon (ML) and Thanaerng (FL);(+) Chemistry; (+) Cute character Taewinl;(+) Sismance with Pang and Aom (FL's besties); (-) The kids do bad stuff to get S and Belle together; (-) too many flashbacks in the last episode; (-) PPL

Actors and actress to follow: Nanon Korapat Kirdpan (ML), Thanaerng Kanyawee Songmuang (FL)

Couple: S ♡ Belle (potential); Taewin ♡ Pang (potential)

OST:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQO7PXBvDhA (for the whole Secret Love series: Secret Love by

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBcRC5tMzwA (Pood Wah Ruk Nai Jai by Mook Worranit)

2-2-20 to 2-2-20 (1 day)

Story: A love story between overworked manga artist Hana Aoi and popular and charismatic hairstylist Kido Riichi

What stands out: (+) Eye candies; (+) Chemistry; (-) Bad production: long draggy conversation but sudden time jumps; (-) repetitious scenes and flashbacks; (-) over out of reality;

Actors and actress to follow: Akaso Eiji (ML), Baba Fumika (FL)

Couple: Kido Riichi ♡ Hana Aoi

OST:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5NNDivObfA (ending song Love by BOL4)

2-1-20 to 2-1-20 (1 day)

Story: Adoring tells six stories on how people interact with their pets to find love, healing, friendship, and trust

What stands out: (+) Touching stories; (+) Funny last mission; (+) Cute well trained animals;

Actors and actress to follow: Leo Wu (ML Le Yun - blind highschooler); Wendy Zhang (FL Jiang Nan - Le Yun's best friend); William Chan (ML Zhao Yue - newlywed);

Couple: Li Xiang ♡ Wu Fei Fei ♡ Bell (pig); Zhao Yue ♡ Fang Xin (married couple) ♡ Seven (rottweiler); Luo Ha ♡ An Ying ♡ kitten

OST:

2-1-20 to 2-1-20 (1 day)

Story: Extra episode for the parent story and background story of some characters, starts when the parent drama ends

What stands out: (+) Fast paced, not draggy; (+) Story and side stories; (+) witty dialogues; (+) Character of Teacher Kim; (+) Acting of Han Seok Kyu as Teacher Kim; (+) Casting; (+) Chemistry; (+) Cinematography; (+) Makeup (wound, blood); (+) Prop; (+) Lighting; (-) Unrealistic medical practice

Actor to follow: Yoo Yeon Seok (ML); Seo Hyun Jin (FL); Yang Se Jong (Support Character - Dr Do); Kim Min Jae (Support Character - Nurse Park)

Couple: Kang Dong Joo ♡ Yoon Seo Jung

OST:

(continuation from the parent's story OST)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ag28jEt04RM (Mellow by Daybreak)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSISmoS9tcI (Always Okay by Shin Yong Jae)

1-29-20 to 2-1-20 (4 days)

Story: Dr. Kang Dong Joo and Dr. Yoon Seo Jung meet welknown surgeon Dr. Boo Yong Joo (known as Dr. Kim) at a country hospital whom change their lives and careers.

What stands out: (+) Fast paced, not draggy; (+) Story and side stories; (+) witty dialogues; (+) Character of Teacher Kim; (+) Acting of Han Seok Kyu as Teacher Kim; (+) Casting; (+) Chemistry; (+) Cinematography; (+) Makeup (wound, blood); (+) Prop; (+) Lighting; (-) Unrealistic medical practice

Actor to follow: Yoo Yeon Seok (ML); Seo Hyun Jin (FL); Yang Se Jong (Support Character - Dr Do); Kim Min Jae (Support Character - Nurse Park)

Couple: Kang Dong Joo ♡ Yoon Seo Jung

OST:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foFFANCBhW4 (Because of You by Lee Hyun)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkNxhtroHtY (Forever Love by Haebin of Gugudan)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnfpF_gXYl8 (Same Place by Young Man)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzpyIsv_bjg (Today Was Better Than Yesterday by Lee Seok-hoon)

(to be continued to extended version)

1-29-20 to 1-29-20 (1 day)

Story: Li Lan was forced to marry the dead Lim Tiang Chin as a ghost bride in exchange to have her family's financial debt forgiven.  

What stands out: (+) Historical setting of Malacca; (+) Malaccan culture; (+) Chemistry of OTP; (+) Cinematography; (+) Costume; (+) Make up; (-) gory stuff

Actor and actress to follow: Chris Wu (ML); Huang Pei Jia (FL);

Couple: Er Lang ♡ Li Lan

OST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-yYougROFY (official trailer - extrication by Shio Quek)

Note: Episode recap (no English sub atm) https://www.thereviewgeek.com/ghostbride-s1e1review/

1-27-20 to 1-28-20 (2 days)

Story: Rich heiress Kang Hye Na comes across Seo Dong Chan who turns her life upside down. 

What stands out: (+) Reverse of typical romance, this is Poor Man Rich Woman theme; (+) The comedy part in the beginning is hilarious; (+) Nice SML and SFL; (+) no bad villain; (+) Chemistry; (+) Character growth of FL; (-) Slow burn romance; (-) Draggy

Actor and actresses to follow: Yoon Sang Hyun (ML); Yoon Eun Hye (FL); Moon Chae Won (SFL)

Couple: Seo Dong Chan ♡ Kang Hye Na; LeeTai Yoon ♡ Yeo Eui Joo (prospect); Butler Jang ♡ Housekeeper Jo

OST : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnEyEjMt2pA

1-27-20 to 1-27-29 (1 day)

Story: Julian pretends to be the long-lost brother of a blind heiress Ryu Min and plans to kill her to get her huge fortune.

What stands out: (+) Directing; (+) Moon Geun Young acting; (+) Cinematography; (-) Tragedy; (-) Slow pace for a movie

Actress to follow: Moon Geun Young (FL)

Couple: Julian ♡ Ryu Min (both died but reunited in heaven?)

OST :

Note: Actor Kim Joo Hyuk (ML) passed away on 10-30-17 from automobile accident in South Korea.

1-27-20 to 1-27-20 (1 day)

Story: When Hsu Tai Yu, the school gang boss, finds out that Lin Zhen Xin sends a chain mail letter, he makes her errand girl in exchange of leaving her school crush the popular Ouyang Fei Fan alone.

What stands out: (+) Script/dialogues; (+) Chemistry; (+) Acting of Vivian Sung; (-) Time jump ending with different actor/actress

Actor and actress to follow: Vivian Sung (FL - teen); Darren Wang (ML - teen); Dino Lee (SML - teen school crush)

Couple: Hsu Tai Yu ♡ Lin Zhen Xin (adult - prospect)

OST :

"All About Him" 你说他 by Popu Lady (English/Chinese/Pin Yin lyrics) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcMakBxfJLw

"A Little Happiness" 小幸運 by Hebe Tien  (English/Chinese/Pin Yin lyrics) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMFel0UntPM

1-26-20 to 1-26-20 (1 day)

Story: Before her wedding Mai Nakahara falls ill and lapses into a coma, but Hisashi Nishizawa does not give up on his fiance. Finally, Mai wakes up, but she doesn't have any memory of Hisashi.  

What stands out: (+) Real story; (+) Acting of Sato Takeru (ML) and Tsuchiya Tao (FL); (+) Chemistry

Actor and actress to follow: Sato Takeru (ML); Tsuchiya Tao (FL)

Couple: Hisashi Nishizawa♡ Mai Nakahara

OST: Mabataki by Back Number https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q40XNlmd5Zo

Note:

The real story: (change sub setting for English sub)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlh5aewBI2w&feature=youtu.be

1-26-20 to 1-26-20 (1 day)

Story: Since they were kids Jane has always outdone Chad, until one day she wants to conceal her love relationship with Moji since her older brother will ruin it for revenge.

What stands out: (+) Hilarious; (+) Acting of Sunny (ML) and Yaya (FL); brosismance between ML and FL; (-) crude jokes

Actors and actress to follow: Sunny Suwanmethanont (ML - brother); Yaya Urassaya Sperbund (FL); Nichkhun (ML - FL's boyfriend)

Couple: Moji ♡ Jane

OST: UrboyTJ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2FQdbRfCXw

1-22-20 to 1-25-20 (4 days)

Story: Love square between Kang Tae Joo,  Han Eun Soo, Shin Joon Hyuk, and  Cha Hye-rin, who each is trapped around difficult circumstances and makes either bad or good decisions to overcome.

What stands out: (+) Atypical story; (+) Love-square, we don't know who ends up with who; (+) Chemistry; (+) Acting of the main leads; (+) Dialogues; (-) Draggy; (-) Sexual assault; (-) Costume and makeup

Actor and actress to follow: Eric Mun (ML), Jung Yoo Mi (FL)

Couple: Kang Tae Joo ♡ Han Eun Soo

OST: Moonlight by W & Whale https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4Bk5lE5_sk

Note: Episodic recap: dramabeans

1-21-20 to 1-21-20 (1 day)

Story: Street magician Ma Jo Goo meets miserable girl Kang Yeo Ri, and she winds up the inspiration for his “Horror magic show.”  

What stands out: (+) Unique plot; (+) End credit scenes; (+) Chemistry; (-) Relationship growth jump

Actor and actress to follow: Lee Min Ki (ML), Son Ye Jin (FL)

Couple: Ma Jo Goo ♡ Kang Yeo Ri

OST:

Chilling Romance by Jami Soul https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMcFGvTVjVM

Waterfalls by Jung Gi Go https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Bo351F9IfA&list=PL6NFcM6qmKEJlDhwOvmRm7raiz36dxpmm&index=5https://www.youtube.com

Falling in Love by VA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvboJ8wMhJc

1-15-20 to 1-21-20 (7 days)

Story: Adventure of Ning Que and Sang Sang in Tang Kingdom and Ning Que enters Tang Academy

What stands out: (+) Fighting scenes; (+) Tang Academy; (+) Ep 40-41: showdown of grand priests for Sang Sang; (+) Chemistry; (+) Bromance Ning Que with Chao Xiao Shu, Chen Pi Pi; (+) Wei Guang Ming and Sang Sang; (+) Cinematography; (+) OST; (+) Location Xinjiang and Guizhou; (-) Draggy

Actors and actress to follow: Arthur Chen (ML), Ireine Song (FL), Dylan Kuo (Jin Mo)

Couples: Ning Que ♡ Sang Sang; Long Qing ♡ Lu Chen Jia (broke up); Chong Ming ♡ Li Yu (separated)

OST:

Ever Night (male version) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juuwNU0O5gY

Female version with English lyrics https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klcuM4MwP-4&list=PLZd-EJ-fVY3nH80LAL68o-Du9C7OQcpwO&index=2

Notes:

Characters Guidance: Wikipedia

Episode Summary: Global Granary

1-9-20 to 1-13-20 (5 days)

Story: Zhao Yan saves Mo Qing, forms Wan Lu Man sect, dies and rises again to avenge Mo Qing whom she thought killed her.

What stands out: (+) Fighting scenes; (+) Acting of Xu Kai especially fighting inner demons; (+) Acting of Bai Lu; (+) Acting of Xiao Yan/Shane as double character of Qin Shi Yan/herself and Lu Zhao Yao/FL spirit; (+) Chemistry; (+) Sismance Lu Zhao Yao and Qin Zhi Yan; (+) CGI; (+) Cinematograhy; (+) Costume; (-) Unsynchronizing filming time (scenes of Lu Zhao Yao during daylights where she is supposed to be a spirit not a body); (-) Editing; (-) Dragging with side stories; (-) Unnecessary characters; (-) Confusing ending scenes

Actor and actress to follow: Xu Kai (ML); Bai Lu (FL)

Couple: Li Chen Lan ♡ Lu Zhao Yao; Liu Chang Ling ♡ Qin Zhi Yan (broke up), Si Ma Rong (West Hill Master) ♡ Yue Zhu (dies); Gu Hang Guang (South Hill Master) (dies) ♡ Sheng Qian Jin

OST: 

Ostentatious; A Far Journey; Night Has Not Ended; Fate; Together.

Note:

- overall drama guidance:  https://dramapearls.com/2019/05/11/zhao-yao-the-legends-chinese-drama-review-episode-guide/

- recaps for the confusing last episodes: https://sonrisatnt.com/episode-recap/

1-6-20 to 1-9-20 (4 days)

Story: Kim Je Ha, a former mercenary soldier, gets a job as a bodyguard for Choi Yoo Jin and is assigned to guard Go An Na, her stepdaughter.

What stands out: (+) Action-packed; (+) black-horse in the middle of the drama ('Uncle' Choi Sung Won to help An Na turn out the table over Choi Yoo Jin); (+) Ji Chang Wook action acting skill; (+) Choi Yoo Jin character; (+) Song Yoon Ah acting skill; (+) cinematography; (+) OST; (+) Setting: Barcelona; (-) Boring politic talks; (-) Unrealistic scenes/dialogues, cut out of nowhere without proper intro; (-) Romance comes out of nowhere

Actor/actress to follow:  Ji Chang Wook (ML)

Couple: Kim Je Ha ♡ Go An Na; K1 (bodyguard) ♡ Mi Ran (An Na's bodyguard)

OST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEb_njL8gZI&list=PLmQIwAEDUlvSj7NrcGyTxUUvONY6i5N4N

1-3-20 to 1-6-20 (4 days)

Story: Yang Zhenzhen joins Star Entertainment and is assigned as Zheng Boxu's assistant, a popular idol who is arrogant and unruly.

What stands out: (+) Overall coverage of the music entertainment industry: the established company (Star Entertainment) and new company (Blossom); rising star (Zheng Bo Xu), struggling new star/lost idol contestants(Yu Zi Rui); former stars (Mr. Gu); people behind the scene (Yang Zhen Zheng and Star Entertainment management and staff) and issues; (+) Bio of Z.Tao music career; (+) OST (Z.Tao is the musical director; (+) Character growths of ML and FL; (+) Chemistry (+) sismance; (+) bro-sismance; (+) excdptional team-working of ML and FL; (+) you hate and love characters in some points in the drama; (+) filming abroad: Cancun, Mexico and Los Angeles, US; (+) beautiful landscape and culture of Inner Mongolia; (-) Side stories: romance, personal, work (can be skipped if focused on the main romcom); (-) PPL

Actors and actresses to follow: Z. Tao (ML); Janice Wu (FL); Niu Jun Feng (SML); Qin Lan (ML's sister)

Couples: Zheng Bo Xu ♡ Yang Zhen Zhen: Liu Yi Nan (promo manager) ♡ Yu Hong (artist manager);

OST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-17i08zs6F0

1-1-20 to 1-2-20 (2 days)

Story: After being demoted from the corporate office to shabby Pegasus Market, Jeong Bok Dong plans to bring down the business but every plans backlashes to store growth and sales increase

What stands out: (+) Not draggy; (+) Surreal comedy; (+) Out-of-the box slapstick humor; (+) Mystery-tinged and romance-tinged but faithful to comedy genre: (+) Kim Byung Chul's acting; 

Actor/actress to follow: N/A

Couple: Moon Suk Go ♡ Jo Mi Ran (prospect)

OST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiBxiGXds38