I tried to describe it to my friend like this: Imagine F4 as F3 (since there's only 3 guys, not 4), but instead of uber-rich, entitled high school students, they're hairdressers. There's the player/playboy guy; the quiet & reserved one with a mob boss godfather (two-for-one deal there); and the outwardly cold but warm-hearted chaebol type guy. Fortunately, that's where the similarities end.
If I have any real complaint about the drama, it's that it was really too long. Some stuff was dragged out way too long and by the time the leads finally got together, I was ready to pull the hair out of the ex-girlfriend's head. She seriously got on my nerves. And the last sub-plot involving Richie seemed too contrived. I could've lived without it. Also, once the OTP got together, there was way too little cute and mushy moments with them. Would've loved to have had more; instead we got another sub-plot involving a rival salon. It was like once the OTP was together, there was no more focus on their relationship as a couple; all the focus went to hair salon rivalry. And that sucked.
One other major issue I have with the drama is the plagiarism plot. Plagiarism is wrong, period. I did not agree with the way the drama portrayed the characters protecting the one who plagiarized, just so she wouldn't lose her reputation, even though that meant the victim of plagiarism had to take the rap. I know the drama tried to make it right in the end, but in my opinion it was too little, too late, with no real consequences.
That being said, the acting was fairly good most of the time. The more emotional scenes were quite well done, especially one scene with Richie. He seriously made me cry. I liked most of the cast, with only a couple of exceptions, which actually may have had more to do with not liking the characters more than not liking their acting.
Don't expect too much plot. Some of the issues facing the hair salon and its workers are treated with life-and-death seriousness, and the drama is sometimes ridiculously over-done. It's not that I don't like over-the-top stuff - 2 of my favorite dramas are Mei-chan no Shitsuji and Hana Kimi. I have YET to find a drama that can top those two for over-the-top excellence. There are moments when the comedy shines, but plenty of other moments when the comedic characters get on my nerves (I'm looking at you, Moli!)
However, by episode 5 I found myself very invested in the love story. I found the relationships between Xiao Bei and Richie, and between Xiao Bei and Da Si convincing, and their relationships were really what kept me watching all the way to the end.
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I prolly will not watch this again unless I am in the mood to watch something about hair, but I do not think it was a waste either. I enjoyed it but think it could have been better at times. If others watch it I think they will enjoy it, but it prolly will not be something that sticks in ur head or jumps out as a fave.
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I thought the story was good it follows our main character and Xaio Bei and her job as a hair stylist, she gets recruited into working for a famous company called Neo image. Although the opening makes it look like a reverse harem it's not so if your'r looking for something like Ouran you won't find anything like that. The story is good and has some twists the problem i found was one the ending seamed a bit rushed and at the very beginning you can tell who will end up with who their's really no surprise at the end.
Acting 8/10
I thought the acting was very good i found my self feeling for almost all the characters who i was suposto feel for the only reason i hesitate to give it a higher schore is because sometimes it seams stilted but most of the time it is quite good.
Music 7/10
The music like most dramas consists of the main title end title and songs for when things are happy, sad ect. The reason i'm giving it a 7 out of 10 is because while the opening and ending are pretty good i found it a bit annoying when they were playing the really tense music when their was a tense moment i mean i get it but sometimes i feel like we as the audience can tell when it is a tense moment and when it is not, I also find it a bit annoying when i feel like the same loop of We wish you is repeating over and over in the background.
Rewatch Value-This one has an ok Rewatch value I found myself rewatching it because I liked to watch the actors but because of the twists and things once you've scene it you kinda know what's going to happen. I feel like you could watch this maybe twice if you had the time.
Overall
This Drama is pretty good the comedy when it's good it's pretty good I did find myself sometimes getting annoyed at Xaio Bei but that's probably because she reminds me of Tohru honda from fruits basket and her selflessness can make you think twice about suspending your flag of disbelief but I think it's nice to have an all-around nice character these days.
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The story was different, there was enough romance, intrigue, family topics & hatefulness to satisfy any taste. Although Xiao Bei was sometime lacking in courage (probably too much) it was nice to see her develop her skills & become the hair designer she was meant to be. I did not know for which of her love interests to cheer for because both were worthy of her, plus being eye candy really helped.
It was exciting to see the development of the characters & their relationships. Some of the characters were annoying but most of them were endearing.
I would recommend this drama for when you want to watch something light & are looking for something entertaining. Overall I am glad I saw all 22 episodes & did not feel bored. ONLY if I have nothing else to do I might consider re-watching this drama.
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