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Not the best drama.
Surprisingly, I am not too much a fan of this drama. It was kind of slow. I have been a fan of Chinese dramas from watching shows like Love O2O and Hidden Love where the leads love is so strong. Here the FL is obsessed with the ML and he keeps pushing her away due to his stoic personality, but starts to get jealous of another guy wooing her and he still refuses to show emotion. I get that he has childhood trauma, but it got old. Usually Chinese drama's pacing is better, but this one was very repetitive at the start. They do the same recurring thing for like 16 episodes. FL approaches ML and he is cold to her. The 3rd wheel approaches FL and flirts with her and they show ML jealous. They do this for like 16 episode straight...Around episode 17 it gets better as they move onto college and the story finally progresses. I would normally like the high school life, but it was so repetitive...Another thing that bugged me was, the SML does this whole grand goodbye to the FL and they made it all melodramatic like he was giving up on her and literally a few scenes later he is calling her after a swim meet and continues to flirt with her. like what was the point of all that then.Not a terrible watch but I was not a big fan and probably would not recommend it.
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Well deserved rating!!!
Loved this!!! I really wish there was a season 2. I’d love to see their wedding. But after watching the ending again , I realized they got back right where they left off and that the last episode was quite touching.The drama in this show was just enough. It wasn’t too much where it was unrealistic and it wasn’t lacking because after every episode I wondered what was going to happen next.
There are some twists and turns in this series that I think of enjoyed.
I loved the acting, the music, and just about everything in this show!!!
I think the only con I have is that from college to the end seemed a bit rushed. A lot of time was spent building the story (♥️♥️♥️♥️) and then I feel like after high school it was too quick. I would’ve loved having 5 or more episodes to really show how it was during those 3 years.
But all in all, I think I’ll be able to watch this again and again. Lots of funny moments, questionable ones, and also heartwarming scenes!
Thanks for a great drama!!!
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I loved how the entire group of friends were so amazing they always supported each other, it was amazing! Xiaoxi and Jungxiao were these amazing best friends who got each others back till the end, they were so considerate about each other. Xiaoxi puts in endless efforts to impress our hero who secretly loves her and feels jealous of Busan (second lead, a swimmer) and Xiaoxi's relationship these scenes reflected on how much Huang feels for Xi
I actually love the other couple , Jungxiao and Lu Yang. Lu Yang is the reason you crack up while watching this series he is absolutely cute and funny, the couple was love. Busan the second lead guy damn ,I felt was teary every time he put effort for Xiaoxi because obviously he doesn't get the girl! ????
This set of friends grow from being high school students to college pass outs and it's amazing to see how everything is at the end .
I wish I got to see a beauiful epilogue though. I was hoping a lot more for the end.
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This drama tops my 2017 list~ it had everything I could ask for in any drama. The pacing of the story, the content, the actors , the music, the chemistry between the leads(OMG), you name it and you got it here.
I enjoyed and loved watching this show to the very end. It was to the point where I would just automatically check my feed/notifications if a new episode has been uploaded.
The story I think was very similar to It Started with A Kiss and a bit of They kiss Again. You got the really cute female lead crushing on the male lead aka Mr. Cold genius. Me loving ISWAK and TKA (arjoe fan here o.<) made me love this drama even more as the story has a very special place in my heart.
So on with the review, the pacing of the story was okay- not too slow and not too fast either, it was just perfectly right. We got enough of their high school life, how their characters and relationship developed and also to the part were they all are out into the real world. Though, I would've been even happier if they extended another 2 more episodes to just show us how they are in a relationship. I felt like that part was cut-off way too short, I mean the leads had great chemistry so why not show-off more of that?
The content/story as I've mentioned above, is similar to ISWAK and TKA but just a shorter version. This was so good as you have that adorable puppy high school love story which I thought was the sweetest. The leads looked and felt like they were very comfortable with each other, hence made me even more hyped with all their cute cuddly scenes. The acting was good as well, both lead portrayed their characters very well. I mean the content of this drama was so not out of the ordinary but what made me watch and love it was down to how well the actors executed their roles. The music, OMG it went so well with the drama's vibe! The OST's in this drama was very well fitted- soft, sweet and light-hearted.
I HIGHLY recommend this drama to all my fellow drama-lovers out there! As this is packed with sweetness, drama, life lessons, that cute high school puppy love story and of course that really good chemistry vibes between the leads.
So if you're looking for something light, cute, sweet, just good vibes drama, then this one is worth the try! Happy watching, xox.
P.S. To the subbers that subbed this drama, thank you very much for letting us watch this beautiful drama! I hope the sites that used your stuff without permission will at least give you some credits soon.
K
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Made my heart happy.
This drama was really nice and refreshing, after watching this it made me happy. This may seem like any other cliché high school drama, the ‘not smart’ girl and the ‘smart’ boy, but really this drama was different.Jiang Chen! I really really liked this character, the really smart handsome popular boy. His character was really nice and kind. He observed Chen Xiaoxi’s behaviour towards him and accepted it in a quiet, anonymous way, which made the suspense real! He was ‘happy’ to help others with their work. He alse got really jealous of Wu Bosong, which made us all squirm. The fact he was shy of confessing jn high school but later on when they left, he didn’t hild back on how he confessed and admired Chen Xiaoxi. Thats when his character development really kicked in. To conclude he was a shy, observing boy who turned into a less shy, bold with his feelings toward Xiaoxi kind of man.
Chen Xiaoxi! Chen Xiaoxi’s character was really nice and fresh. She may have been the stereotypical sort of not so smart teen who made her friends laugh but she really made it for me. She was bold with her feelings and didn’t hide the fact she liked Jiang Chen. The only part i think i would change os the fact that she kept leading Wu Bosong on, filling his feelings with hope. When Jiang Chen confessed, you could tell she was obviously really happy, after thinking he didn’t like her and he liked Li Wei. As she grew older she became an even more confident independent woman, which i think was a really nice added touch for her character.
Wu Bosong! I really really liked this character. I think he deserved much better 100%. He never got angry of Chen Xiaoxi, for liking someone else and he was always really patient and supporting. He never got made at anyone, and he would do anything for his friends, especially Chen Xiaoxi.
Lu Yang & Lin Jingxiao! This couple really made an impact on me. Lu Yang really liked Lin Jingxiao but never really got an answer, he always did anything and made her happy, which is what made Jingxiao fall for him. She was mature and he was childish, it was a really great perfect match!
Li Wei! Li Wei’s character was really just a cry for help. Jiang Chen was really just looking out for her. Yes, at some points she is portrayed as a girl looking for attention but with everything going on for her i think it was justified. I think Li Wei should have had a nice happy story, being heard and liked in the end, without Chen Xiaoxi holding a grudge.
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Cutest drama ever!
This is one of the cutest dramas I've ever seen. It's filled with such sweet, heartwarming moments and humor. I can't tell you how much I laughed and cried watching this. First, the cast did amazing. I was already familiar with Sun Ning as I've seen him in The King's Avatar. I loved the way he portrayed his role as the funny and dorky Lu Wang. As for the rest of the cast, this was the first time I've seen them act. Wang Zi Wei's role as Lin Jingxiao was awesome. She cares and sticks up for her friends and is not afraid to speak her mind. Gao Zhi Ting's role as the athlete Wu Bosong was another character I loved. He's also funny and caring. Shen Yue's role as Chen Xiaoxi was just the cutest. I think Yue did excellent portraying her character, especially through the time changes when they start with their teens years to adulthood. Hu Yi Tian's role as the popular Jiang Chen was really good as well. I loved both the main lead and second lead couples. I think I may have fallen for Hu Yi Tian, heh.One of the things I loved about this drama was the type of friendship they had. They just had that bond. They all did fun things together and had each other's backs in any situation they were in. Of course, they had their moments where they argued, but they would makeup. The music is so cheerful and bubbly. The theme song for the drama is just so sweet. The pacing of the drama was great as I loved that we got to see the characters grow. I can say that this drama has become my favorite! I definitely recommend it! It's a cute love story, but it is not cringy nor over the top. It's just perfect!
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The drama is not that bad. Actually, it is really good. The part which I don't like is that the female lead confesses at the beginning. It's not that girl is not supposed to confess at first but it should not have occurred in the first episode. Also, there should be a little sign that the male lead likes the female lead. I mean it is not shown properly at the beginning. I needed to assume that the male lead likes the female lead because they are male and female lead. The story is really good though. It has the perfect amount of drama and suspense. It is just perfect if you don't like ea plain or a very dramatic drama. Was this review helpful to you?
Can't stop rewatching
What made love this drama is the natural acting of every character. They really portrayed their character that you can even feel their pain, happiness and even the giggles when their crush glance or look at them. Maybe some of you, think that this drama is just an ordinary highschool drama. A puppy love that blossoms into real and strong love. Well, tbh, it is but what makes it different and outstanding is the feeling that brought to the viewers. While watching, it made feel that I want to go back to my highschool life. It made long for those days I spent with my highschool friends. I just love how it was made. It feels like I watched them grow. It is true, love is so beautiful. Even if it is just a puppy love. Those moments that you feel loved and love, you are motivated to grow as a person. That's what make love so beautiful. That's what make love a unique foundation to change and aim for the better. Aside from this, I also love that they use their own voice not like any other cdrama that used dubbing. The cinematography and the natural effects which made it authentic and feels like you are close to them. I just love this show and it's been five years I'm trying to move on and find some drama that will also give me like this feeling. Well, I can recommend river runs through it if u love highschool cdrama.Was this review helpful to you?
LOVE
I love how this drama makes you feel. Lol. I looked back to my high school days and relieved the moments when I was like Chen Xiao Xi crushing over the school heartthrob. Plus, Chen Xiao Xi portrayed her character very well. You'd think she's really a teenage girl. I think this is the strength of this drama, it makes the viewers remember those first crushes, first loves that made us all giddy inside. When we thought we will have a happy ever after with them. Even writing this review makes me smile, remembering those happy moments no matter how childish they are. lol
HATE (or dislike maybe? lol)
I hate all the misunderstandings that could have been EASILY resolved if they were more honest with each other or if they just talk it out especially Jiang Chen! You, Jiang Chen! He is the epitome of that smart, but stupid male lead. lol. No matter how cute he is, he is so immature and insecure. He gets jealous of everything when he obviously knows how head over heels Xiao Xi is with him. Sometime, I just wanna smack him in the face to tell him that "the story is pretty simple, why do have to make things complicated!? Can the 2 of you just love, love, love!?" lol
Most people compare this with Love O2O, but I like that one more because that one doesn't have those silly misunderstandings and their relationship is goals--It's balanced and they give and take. If I will compare these 2, A Love So Beautiful is for the immature lovers and Love O2O is for the mature lovers. lol
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THE BEST DRAMA EVER...
I loved this drama...I have watched it more than 2 times and am watching it again. ................................................;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;
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