Leads convey subtle emotions very naturally.
Romantic comedy that has a nice balance of scenes and characters that are funny and sad, light and serious, clinical and emotional. The attractive leads Yang Zi and Xiao Zhan are well matched as Lin Zhixiao and Gu Wei. There’s lots of chemistry between them from their chaotic first encounters and bumpy beginnings until they gradually fall in love. Both are excellent actors who convey subtle emotions very naturally. They have beautifully expressive eyes that are captivating and mesmerizing. The plot is clever and entertaining from the get-go. The flirting game between Gu Xiao (Zhai Zi Lu) and San San (Daisy Li) made for a playful sub-plot. Fine acting all round by the supporting cast. Plus this drama has a beautiful musical score and opening and ending theme songs by Yang Zi and Xiao Zhan. Bonus: When not in scrubs Dr Gu sports some great fashion wear, and there are 30+ kisses that won’t disappoint romance fans.Was this review helpful to you?
Cdrama that got me hooked on CDRAMAS
great drama, amazing cast! really great and touching story! the romance is on point, the family plot is also great, really allows you to watch and think about life and treasure your family!! although theres like a little bit of third party its not toxic or annoying! overall a good watch (although i cried a lot)! i think if you are looking for a drama to watch you should watch this it's a great starter showthe side characters are also good! liked the character development of of the SML! the FL also made me love yangzi alot! i think it's pretty cool that she played the cello in the drama and was a university student!
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One of the heartwarming drama
I enjoy watch this drama because the story quite relate with my condition. I have a dad that diagnosed with cancer too. Family support is everything for a cancer survivor.I think Lin Zhi Xiao character is quite good enough, she's tough and have self esteem.
Gu Wei also a nice character, he also have a flaw as a doctor made him more realistic.
The story quite good too even some part seems like the other chinese drama typical. But overall i still manage to watch this drama till the end.
Love the OST that sing by Xiao Zhan, i put it in my playlist too.
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Most Anticipated Drama since 3 years ago
Finally we're able to watch the most anticipated drama of Xiao Zhan since 3 years ago.The story is really heartwarming that did not only focus on their romance but also the relationship of the family and friends.
The chemistry of Xiao Zhan and Yang Zi are really good and sweet. Loving on how the mature Gu Wei leads young Xiao Xiao and support her dreams.
The story of Mr. Lin and how he loves his daughter is really heartwarming and will make us shed a tear.
All the actors are great and shout out to Zhai Zi Lu too, love him since Lucky's First Love era.
The OST are really great. Even though there are only 3 OST but all of them are sung by our main leads, Xiao Zhan and Yang Zi. Both with solo song and the other one is the duet for the opening OST, really beautiful.
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Ep20 annoyed me
I originally wanted to give this 8/10 but when i got to episode 20, I changed my mind to giving it 2/10. Because that episode was completely ridiculous and unbelievable and made me so pissed off that I started fast forwarding from that episode just to finish the series. That episode destroyed everything good about this show IMO. I ended up giving it 5/10 because of the wedding scene. Those vows were absolutely incredible and one of the best tv wedding scenes I have ever watched, so I guess there’s that for that.Won’t be rewatching ever. And to be very honest I wouldn’t recommend this show.
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Some flaws here & there but still very good!
About like, it's definitely ACTING!!! I felt connected to Zhixiao, her family & Gu Wei. It was very natural, many times heartwarming! The leads have good chemistry, plenty of kisses & warm hugs.The starting itself got me. How the father daughter quarreled but when 3rd person involved, they immediately joined hands to argue. Also, the initial hospitals scenes are very funny.
The child Qiuqiu, such a sweet little cupid!
What I didn't like :-
Gu Wei not explaining to Gao Xi initially. He only avoided her and she kept pushing Zhixiao. While doing stitches to Zhixiao he explained her but instead, it would have been good if he clearly rejected Gao Xi beforehand.
Unnecessary drama could have been avoided.
Sansan & Gu Xiao had quite long scenes in 1st half & I skipped most of them.
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One of the best Modern chinese drama. Subtle & smooth.
This show introduces us to the two person which are very normal and ended up being couple. That is why it is relatable.Their chemistry is so smooth and subtle that we can relate to it explicitly.
Indeed it is one of the best modern Chinese show not only because of the Big Star Xiao Zhan & Yang Zhi but really storyline is so soothing.
Storyline is not cliched at all unlike those dramas in which couple's relationship looks like forced.
I really love it.
And yes when both of them come together, Sparkssss OBVIOUSLY.
PS : OHHH Xiao Zhan's smile worth melting for ; )
We want more modern dramas from Xiao Zhan. We cant have enough of his smile and big big eyes 😛
Yang zhi is just perfect in every genre whether
period drama or modern one. Her emotions seems so real.
MUST WATCH ! Just Go for it.
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A moving story about life
The Oath of Love is a moving drama. It's not just a silly romantic comedy with no depth. It's a story about everyday life, about people who could be our family, our friends, neighbors. Many dramas suffer from inconsistency. They start well, yet later they change the pace, introduce unnecessary characters, create shortcuts in the story. In the Oath of Love, there is no single character, scene, or line that should not be there. The story is very fluent, the relationships have their ups and downs but their development feels very natural and in place. The main leads, Yang Zi as Lin Zhi Xiao and Xiao Zhan as Gu Wei have amazing on-screen chemistry. It's hard to believe that this is the first cooperation between Yang Zi and Xiao Zhan as their understanding of the roles and the relationship between the characters they play is incredible. Even if romantic comedies are not your cup of tea, it's really worth a try.Was this review helpful to you?
just beautiful and natural
I get the age gap of the characters but the FL portrays them as a very inconsistent characters. One moment, she portrays a level of maturity the next, she’s throwing tantrums at her boyfriend due to “not spending enough time with her”. ML has been giving in to her time and time again and honestly, he deserves better. He did try to justify why he chose her which I understand but it seems that they have a communication barrier. The Actors and Actresses and both very good at acting and I’ve been looking forward to this drama as I’m a huge fan of both of them.Was this review helpful to you?
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A Gem Despite Its Imperfections
More than just a romantic love story, this is drama delves into the intricacies what what it takes to be a family.In my opinion, the drama starts of really strong and immediately introduces the issues that carry on throughout the drama. Zhi Xiao's family learns to deal with sickness of a loved one and Gu Wei learns to regain his confidence and direction in life. There was so much growth in all of the main characters in the first 6ish episodes that I was surprised and it made me look forward to the rest. (I'm not a doctor, so I can't really comment of the medical aspects of the drama, but there may be some inaccuracies here for those viewers that are sensitive to this.)
Then the drama hit kind of a lull in the middle where it went through the typical love triangle cliches and misunderstandings. But the chemistry between the main leads really pulled through. The process of them falling in love seemed really natural and their interactions were really sweet. Despite knowing what will happen before it happens, I was already too invested in the main leads and just wanted to see them together. I can see how some may drop the series here, but I would definitely recommend to keep going.
In the last 8ish episodes, the plot picks up again and the rest of the drama is really gold. The main leads really grow together and they have one of the most loving and realistic relationships I've seen depicted in a drama. Their individual strengths get to shine as they help each other with their weaknesses and there is no doubt in my mind that they belong together, not just as lovers but as family. The father daughter development also made me cry more times than I would like to admit. I think a lot of people could relate to their situation and emotions were just too real. The ending for them was absolute perfection even if it's not ideal. This drama leaves you with a warm fuzzy feeling.
To be honest, when I first started the drama I thought that the leads were miscasted. Don't get me wrong, I'm a fan of both Yang Zi and Xiao Zhan, but the characters didn't seem to suit them. Probably because this was filmed 3 years before it was released, in my head Yang Zi already grew out of the naive bubbly girl type of role. When the FL acted childish I had to keep reminding myself that she's supposed to be 21 and still in college. Xiao Zhan also seems more of a heart on sleeve type of actor and playing the stoic genius ML seemed out of character, because honestly he's just really cute sometimes. The 9 year age gap of the characters was often forgotten because the leads are pretty similar in age in real life. However, after finishing the entire drama, I'm glad Yang Zi and Xiao Zhan were the leads because they brought something to their characters that made them seem more human than the typical stereotypes. There are some really emotional moments towards the end of the drama and an actress with less experience probably wouldn't have been able to pull it off as well as Yang Zi did. And since it was the ML's first time falling in love and learning how to love, being able to see all of the heart wrenching feelings flit across Xiao Zhan's face during the difficult moments made his character a lot more relatable.
I'm just going to rant a little about the side characters. I wish there was more development for them because their characters were interesting and had potential, but it fell very flat. Their stories were not concluded well either. It just kind of wrapped everyone else up as they ended happily ever after... probably.... However, I'm always down for a happy ending so it's not too big of a deal :)
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A classic work of truth, goodness and beauty in one fan's mind
This was only my first time to chase a drama seriously, and I found a treasure! As a middle-aged uncle, I had the chance to follow TOOL by working from home due to the epidemic in Hong Kong. I was really lucky! I had never really followed a drama before. I had a little impression of Xiao Zhan, but had zero knowledge of Yang Zi before it. But now, several weeks after the show finished, my love for TOOL and the two leading cast has continued unabated, especially for Yang Zi.In fact, after I watched the fourth episode, I wanted to give up, because the plot did have some bugs. But I persevered, and the father-daughter relationship in episode 6 made me not want to stop. I even spent HK$28 to buy a month of VIP for it!
So what are the main factors that attract me? The first is empathy. My wife and I are also eight years apart in age, and we grew up in completely different backgrounds. Both my parents passed away from cancer, and now I have a lovely and a bit difficult daughter. These experiences have deeply integrated me into the plot.
Secondly, the wonderful acting of the main leads makes me feel in love again, because all the sweet and cruel scenes are so true and natural, like the stories happening around me. Of course, in addition to the male and female leads, the supporting roles are also very strong.
Third, the series has a very positive world/life view, and its healing power is incredible. A romantic modern drama can depict the sacred trust of marriage, the respect and cherishment of men for women, the priceless love of family, the sincerity of friends…so well. Even the theme of premarital sex is touched elegantly, which is really rare and amazing!
Fourth, the level of screen writing, directing, cinematography and soundtrack is first-class, bringing a full range of artistic enjoyment. Some people question Yang Zi's shortcomings in performing the cello, but to me as a layman of classical music, the beautiful and touching original songs and music of TOOL are the irreplaceable treasures, especially when three of the theme songs are performed by the main leads themselves!
I must talk a little about Yang Zi. From knowing nothing about her before, to now being a fan of hers due to one drama, what kind of magic is it? I think it is roughly the same as with other YZ fans, just like her playful evaluation of herself in the Mini Theatre: "Beautiful face, cheerful personality". Of course, I believe that people who like Yang Zi are more drawn by her hearty character as a typical Beijing girl, because most of us are ordinary people like her. But everyone can approach their ideals and walk toward the love of their life with faith, courage, strength, persistence and God-given talent. That being the case, even if she has undergone some plastic surgery, why should it prevent me from loving her?
In short, if it is a drama that made me, a middle-aged man who had never chased dramas, indulge in it and hold back tears many times and even want to cry when watching it, a drama that made me reflect on the meaning of life and cherish the people around me even more during the epidemic, a drama that can heal the hearts of many people and convey the positive energy needed by the society and a drama that inspires my confidence in the truth, goodness and beauty of the world, then it is worthy of my five stars, and I believe that this drama will become a classic in the years to come.
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Awesome!
First of all, i’d say that it is worth the 2years wait we all have done for this drama to be aired. First 2 episodes, initially i thought this is gonna be a typical drama of a girl having a daddy problem, which later found the love of her life and was swept away to heaven. But well, i’m glad to be wrong.Where to start? Hmmm…maybe with Yang Zi. Tbh, this is my first YZ’s drama for me, having not watching her ashes of love due to fantasy not being my cup of tea. Though being such a popular heroine, i’ve always heard of her stint. I really like her portrayal of LZX, especially so coming from Heart of Jade just before i start on TOOL (where i’m having a bit of a likehate relationship with the FL), i can see the difference between the 2 FLs. YZ’s acting is more mature, she has a great face expression and you can easily empathise with LZX in a lot of scenes. Kudos to yang zi!
And as for XZ? What more can i say? Total swoon-worthy of course! As usual, XZ’s acting is superb, his eyes convey so much with so little expression, and of course, who can resist a competent handsome tall man in a white coat?! Lol. Obviously not me.
Plot is good. Might have a bit of a plot hole here and there, but it doesnt take the pleasure out of watching. I must say, this drama has the most satisfying ending for me personally. The wedding, the father’s letters, the scene with their 7yo son, it all came to such a beautiful tie up for the drama’s ending. LZX’s growing up is done beautifully and her relationship with her father almost always had me in tears, especially towards the end. TOOL had me giggling in all its cheesy/lovey dovey scenes and bawling my eyes out in equal measures. The chemistry between XZ and YZ are chefkiss!
I had issues with sansan in almost 2/3rd of the series though. I mean, her immaturity and the way she kept on parting her infinite wisdom (not!) to LzX is really grating on my nerves. But i guess, it goes to highlight how much mature LZX is compared to her peers who havent gone thru what she did personally. I dont know if i missed it or what, but i would like for them to tie up what happened to sansan and gu xiao though at the end, but ah well, we cant have it all right.
Ost are nice as well. The duet song between YZ and XZ especially sounds fairytale like! When they first performed the song almost a year ago at an award show, i’ve already get a disney’s vibe from the song. Soo nice! And of course, XZ’s solo song is nice as well.
All in all, TOOL is awesome i end up between two minds whether or not to marathon it and at the same time, trying to delay watching so as to make it last more! Lol
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