Xiang (Shi-ang) Yu Ping, a divorce and inheritance lawyer, is seen by others as cold, selfish, and ruthless. He had taken in his brother's orphans and was in need of a nanny. But after he exhausted his supply of nannies, he still couldn't find one who doesn't fall in love with him or gets scared off by the kids. Fed up, Yu Ping asks his secretary, Yang Duo, to find a nanny that meets his requirements. She recommends her younger sister, Yang Guo, for the job; assuring Yu Ping that her tomboyish sister will not fall in love with him by lying that she does not like men at all.

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  Yan Jerry (Xiang Yu Ping)

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  Chen Ella (Yang Guo)

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  Zhang Michael (Qi Ke Zhong)

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  Huang Kelly (Yang Duo)

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  Bin Xiao Xiao (Xiang Yu Ting)

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  Chen Zi Han (Ding Hui Fan)

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• Sep 24, 2011 16 of 16 episodes seen

  AdeNike
  11 of 11 people found this review helpful
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  • Overall  10
  • Story  8
  • Acting/Cast  9
  • Music  8
  • Rewatch Value  8

  
  
  Down With Love is a Taiwan drama and I must confess that it's among one of the best Taiwan dramas I have watched plus one of the best that has been produced so far. It features 2 wonderful leads Ella Chen and Jerry Yan, and some couple of really good actors.
  
  
  
  The storyline is really nothing new - a boss falling in love with a nanny he hired. The amazing thing with the plot is the twist. I will try to summarize without giving spoilers lol. A boss who already has a girlfriend (the gf is a big time actress) falls in love with a nanny he hired. This same boss has a best friend, while the nanny has a sister.
  
  
  
  Things got complicated because they were all trying to save their friendships instead of their relationships. Jealousy, how it feels to be lonely, how it feels to miss an opportunity and strive to have another chance were all expressed in this drama.
  
  
  
  The acting was superb. Ella Chen can sure make 1000 different face expressions. Jerry Yan also proved to be one hell of a boyfriend. There was chemistry between Ella and Jerry, there was also chemistry between Ella and the guy with the supporting male role (Michael Zhang). The character Hui Fan was well-shown, she really looked pathetic.
  
  
  
  The OST was really good also. It also included songs from S.H.E
  
  
  
  I tapped some stuffs from DWL. First is been truthful to yourself (you are in love with someone, just get down to it and don't beat around the bush), there some cases you have to let go and be happy for the other person (as in - Let a bird go, if it comes back to you, then it's yours), you can't find out the answer to something without giving it a try. Lastly, no matter the case, you've got to continue with life and be happy.
  
  
  
  I sincerely hope you guys would enjoy Down With Love. read more

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• Mar 20, 2012 16 of 16 episodes seen

  Melwill28
  6 of 6 people found this review helpful
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  • Overall  9
  • Story  10
  • Acting/Cast  10
  • Music  8
  • Rewatch Value  8

  I rly loved this story. I love how the actors alluded to themselves while playing their parts. I laughed so often while watching this drama. Ella always plays a character that acts like she is very naive, & innocent, but always comes out w/ some kind of profound meaning behind her behavior. I love that about her acting. Ppl that watch this drama will leave w/ a good feeling in their heart. Enjoy!

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  Personal Taste

  In Down With Love, the lead girl pretends to be a lesbian in order to get a job as a nanny. In Personal Taste, the lead guy pretends to be gay in order to be the lead girl's roommate. Not surprisingly, these people fall in love.

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  Coffee Prince

  The main character is the same. They tried to give her the same hairstyle, the same clothing. You also have the rich boss in love with a beautiful girl who is also in a relationship with the boss' sweet best friend who knows the secret of the main girl. The same drama...but VERY different.

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