Pretty good
Overall: This was the first C-drama I watched due to the positive ratings. It has been a while since I watched the show so my memory might not be as fresh. The show is very cute and comfortable to watch, a nice cliche. I did have a few issues with it though. I recommend watching it if you want a light drama.Story:
The story is very typical, not very unique love triangle. There's nothing wrong with it being a cliche either. However, there are certain parts of the show that I feel were underwhelming or underplayed that could have enhanced the overall watching experience. For instance, FL is shown to be a gifted artist at the beginning and during random parts of the show. I think that her being an artist really doesn't have much effect to the plot because they barely showed her doing anything artistic - she only used her artistic skill whenever it was convenient or to make certain plot points work (like with the graduating thing). To fix this, they could have made art a more prominent aspect of her life and show maybe her peers looking down on her because they don't believe art is a viable career, etc. This way, we can feel more of an association between FL and her artistic talents. Another issue I had was that the reason FL started liking ML made little sense to me so I didn't feel much regarding their relation to one another. The characters didn't really develop that much, though, ML did change a noticeable amount as he grew older but honestly I would have preferred if he stayed the same. I didn't really like the way ML behaved as an adult, he changed completely from what we thought we knew about him and became worse (in my opinion). I felt sad for SML a few times because he really sacrificed a lot for FL and didn't really get anywhere with that. There are a lot of misunderstandings and miscommunication between FL and ML that could have been easily avoided. I don't mind dragged on misunderstandings but I also don't appreciate a misunderstanding that drags on for a couple of years without the show SHOWing us the implications/side effects it had on the characters. The show instead just did a " _ years later" then gave a half baked explanation of how the characters felt at the time. Also, ML and FL's relationship was kind of mundane and the show didn't really give us a reason to admire their relationship or to think it's cute or ideal or anything like that, it was just "ok they're dating I guess" vibes. There are a lot more things but honestly I don't want to get too into it because these are pretty much just problems I had and you might not mind these things so don't let this deter you too much,
Acting/Cast:
I think everyone's performance was phenomenal but I didn't really know about Hu YiTian because his character is just cold, pokerface which made me a little bored because even his smile looked neutral ? (although it probably isn't the actor's fault since he's playing a pokerfaced character).
Music:
The intro song is nice but the rest of the music is just okay, I also forgot about the rest of the music so I can't say much else.
Rewatch Value:
Well I guess it could be fun to see how ML changed but honestly that's it. It's a very simple plot (nothing wrong with that) which isn't worth rewatching since it's a still considerably long show. With shows like these, there really isn't much after it's over because it ended pretty nicely, IMO it's not a completely full and satisfying ending but it's alright.
TLDR;
- Some plotpoints weren't used to their full potential
- Not much character development apart from the leads
- I like you, you'll know it, is a great song
- Certain plots were glanced over
- Poorly executed misunderstandings/easily solvable misunderstandings that for some reason weren't resolved sooner
- Cute show
- Light watch
- I recommend you watch it
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My first cdrama and the best one!!
I loved each and every character in this drama though ML acted cold sometimes it’s bearable and he helped FL so many times and FL is a cheerful girl-next-door person she’s not really has clingy personalityYes! I got second lead syndrome at the beginning but ML was soo good in later episodes that SML had to backout But it’s totally worth it because he knows FL can’t love him!!
And other supporting leads yeah! The Secondary Couple are another cutest couple
It’s a lighthearted drama with lots of fluffy moments and great friendship and life lessons
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If you want a cute school drama, that's a great one!
I was so excited when I found this drama, so I started it right away! I loved how the female lead was so open about her feelings for male lead, though I would like to see him being a little more open too. To say the truth this was his character, a quiet one, what can we do? I liked their school friends and the fact that we saw them being together in adult life too. Their adventures were so cute! The male lead is so handsome that you may forget how distant he seemed. I liked how he showed more of his feelings towards the end of the drama and I totally adored the second male lead's efforts to win female lead's heart, but the best was his contribution to solve the misunderstandings between main lead couple. All I can say is that the main lead couple's romance is worth watching!Was this review helpful to you?
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My first Chinese Drama ever. OMG
⚠️ SPOILER ALERT!!⚠️This series taught me to slowly fall in love with someone, even if I don’t want to - like Jiang Chen did -
This series kinda sweet but also romantic too, I really going crazy uwu I can't handel these emotional roller coaster. waaa at the first he didn't tell to her that he love her and at the first he gave up and he fall for her omggg!!! AND THOSE LITTLE JEALOUS MOMENTS OMO!!
And when Chen Xiao Xi always makes fun of herself becasue she just want to express her love for him ommomomomomo
⚠️END OF SPOILER ALERT!!⚠️
I finished "A Love so Beautiful" in just 3 days, and I am so glad I was able to watch it! This drama really makes my heart feel better, becasue of their relationship.
And at the last thing is what I want to say I just want to say thank you for the directors and to the cast and to the stuff, thank you for working hard <3 (TENCENT VIDEO, YOU DID WELL AWW)
~ Rea
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1-23 Was Cute But The Special Wasn't
The story was cute, and low-key relatable as I'm sure a lot of people have tried and pursue their crushes over the years. But, there was something's that only gave it a 9.5. The acting and cast were amazing. This was the second performance I've seen of the Male Lead and I thought he embodied the character well. It showed growth of all of the characters, some heartbreak. I didn't particularly care for how they portrayed the mental health in the show, but then I also understand that's just how it's dealt with in those countries. Mainly Li Wei's mom though she was in only one scene as much as I hated her, I began to sympathize the eternal pain she was going through as someone who deals with it on a regular basis. So, in the end I felt sympathy for her.Despite being tenacious and a bit childish the female lead grew up and sometimes it takes growing apart from a person you love and figuring out who you are in the end to really make you see that the person you loved an wanted was next to you all along. Mainly Jiang Chen I'm talking about in this case, but it also gave Chen Xiaoxi a chance to grow up and live life and seeing if the love Jiang Chen was really there. Her friends were amazing and tough. It's a good drama if you like school romances and seeing characters grow and become more established of themselves as adults. The special was cute, but not what I wanted it to expect. Overall a good show. But, it still gets 9.5 because of the way they did Li Wei. It wasn't fair. Even though I was ready to push her and her best friend out the window. And would I rewatch it again? Probably not. It didn't move me to tears. But it was good.
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moving on to the acting, i've watched several bts videos of alsb, and they are so cute behind the camera omg. bts, yitian(jiangchen) is actually a very playful guy and omg he is the cutest. i just want to shove him in my pocket and carry him everywhere. he did a good job acting as his first lead drama. according to shen yue herself, she is a quiet girl, she also did a very great job portraying xiaoxi (she became more and more xiaoxi in real life as she films cute) their chemistry is superb. the supporting roles, omg they are just the best supporting roles. i can feel everything idk.
THE MUSIC OMG. I'VE BEEN LISTENING TO THE OPENING SONG FOR A THOUSAND TIMES. i'm so inlove with the opening song. the melody of the song matches the drama well, and the lyrics OMG IT IS THE CUTEST EVER AAAHHHH. if you want to read the lyrics, here's a link for a translation https://azurro4cielo.wordpress.com/2017/11/17/ost-lyric-do-you-know-how-i-love-you-%E6%88%91%E5%A4%9A%E5%96%9C%E6%AC%A2%E4%BD%A0%EF%BC%8C%E4%BD%A0%E4%BC%9A%E7%9F%A5%E9%81%93/ . it's xiaoxi's perspective for jiangchen, how she likes her, something like that. there's also this version of the ost which yitian was the one singing, and now it was sung from jiangchen's perspective omg can they please be real. if you also want to watch it, here's a link of his performance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U04ketFxNaY (his dancing is so cute btw) the ending song, CAN WE TAKE A MOMENT OF SILENCE FOR YITIAN'S VOICE IT'S SO HEAVENLY I'M CRYING
will i rewatch? YES. I'VE WATCHED 3 TIMES ALREADY. I CAN'T MOVE ON FROM THEM. THIS IS THE BEST DRAMA. THIS IS A MUST WATCH.
anyways, thank you for reading my crappy review. i love you all and enjoy the series
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**Similarities to ISWAK**
- Male Lead: Super smart (Always first in school), very attractive and popular, relatively cold personality. - Even the same surname as the TW version of ISWAK (Jiang ?) and even aesthetically he was super tall (actually the same height as Joe Cheng from ISWAK).
-Female Lead: Not very smart, but very positive personality. Bright and hardworking (when she wants to be). Places very high value on friendship and family. Somewhat obsessively in love with the male lead for the brunt of the drama.
-Many plot similarities (especially when they are in high school), but I don't want to ruin anything for anyone
If it WAS meant to be ISWAK but with a twist, I'm honestly all for it. One of the things that I really enjoyed (in comparison to ISWAK) is how strong of a person the female lead becomes. Even with all of the negatives that occur, Xiao Xi still works hard and achieves what she wants (with sprinkling of help from Jiang Chen occasionally). She isn't just a weak female character who does everything for the guy she likes the entire show.
Really enjoy the change of how the drama feels throughout their life. Begins as very innocent and somewhat seemingly one-sided love and eventually feels like a real relationship as they get older with real life problems and arguments.
Downside to the story:
-I enjoyed the time they spent showing their lives in high school, but when they graduate from high school and move on, it feels a little rushed to me. Half the drama is spent when they are in high school and the other half is the rest of their college/adult years all crammed together. I understand why since high school was the foundation of their relationship, but it was like 50% foundation 50% everything else (being together, dealing with relationship issues, etc. etc)
ACTING:
I think the two leads did a great job for how young they are (Presently 24 for Hu Yi Ran and 20 for Shen Yue). They had cute chemistry and seemed to really enjoy working together. Both did a great job showing how their characters progressed and changed from high school times to adult hood (you could really feel the changes in personality as they grew up).
Never felt very annoyed with any of the characters (aside from the class leader's friend in high school) which is definitely a contribution of acting and producers. Everyone felt relatively multi-dimensional. All of the main characters had moments to show off different sides of their personalities which was really good.
REWATCH VALUE:
I'd definitely throw it in as a rewatch whenever I was in a lull and didn't have a good new show to watch. The story feels really familiar (to ISWAK especially) so it gives it a good nostalgia feel, but the second half of the drama has enough differences (mostly good ones) that gives it a fresh feeling and (imo) even better than ISWAK at certain points.
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My first Cdrama was Meteor Garden, this is my second. Meteor Garden kind of dragged towards the end, and the ending was okay, but A Love so Beautiful kept me hooked through out the drama, every episode was interesting. The leads are not as frustrating.
This drama is filled with cute bubbly scenes. The leads are super adorable!!
The cast was perfect, all of the cast portrayed their roles well. (Warning you will get terrible second lead syndrome.)
There wasn't much music with lyrics mostly instrumentals. Music wasn't over played and was used well.
I would definitely re watch! Such a cute drama!
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Such a cute, realistic high school show
This show is sooooo adorable and heartwarming. The main cast of five friends is so lovable and sweet. I love how the protagonist, Chen Xiaoxi is always optimistic and bubbly even in the face of challenge. There is a lot of second lead syndrome that makes you scratch your head sometimes. But in general, the two main love interests are both good people so it's a little more understandable than usual.I will say, it's refreshing to see a high school show where the characters actually have to deal with schoolwork, college applications, and real teen stuff. Not having gone to school in China, I can't say how accurate it reflects that environment, but the teen struggles feel relatable-as opposed to American shows where none of the students ever have homework and they all look like they're 27.
The music is great, particularly the main theme; I love to listen to it on repeat! Would definitely re-watch this show, there are a lot of cute moments between the main leads and their friends.
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Love, love, love this drama!
This is my highest rating ever for a drama I've watched 3 times! Casting did an awesome job selecting actors for the respective roles. Shen Yue never disappoints, cute & adorable naturally! Cool Hu Yitian was perfect for his role! Love the everyday school drama and the romantic storyline that brings back fun days in my academic years! Drama girl did an outstanding short version on youtube of this drama that I watch everytime to refresh after watching a stupid, boring drama!Why do I have to write 500 characters? Don't want to give the story away!
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If you love to watch a different love story.
This drama is basically a usual one. Hu yitian and shenyue is the perfect cast for the drama. if you are looking for through out love then this is not the apt one. But if you are looking for a sincere love (for each other-though jian Chen hardly shows it) you can got for it. The reason I give story 6 is, the entire story lies in school (I personally don't like that -thats why). But they have given a well definition and each and every thing happening is highly relatable to our school life. The reason I say it is sincere love, though they were apart from each other they still can't accept any others in their life and they where secretly admire each other like a lot.Xia xia is a cute one + annoying one. As per acting Shen yue is super awesome.i think only can can define this character well. Her feelings for jjian Chen is so strong that is can't take him away from her thoughts it self.
Jiang Chen is a hard person, who hardly talk to any one, who is more devoted to studies than any thing else. Hu Yi tian is perfect for this character (not because I am fan) his drastic change from non romantic to romantic is the sweetest part ever.
Second love is sweetest second I have ever in any other drama.
Wu bosong is well defined character. Caring and loving one (though Chen xio xia see him as a friend) who loves xio xia unconditionally.
Acting wise good one.
Songs are good.
Story is okay type.
Melodrama _ yes it is.
I watch this drama more than ten times ( jealous part is cute, their love is too admirable).
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