Love Is Sweet

You want romance? Definitely should watch this for the lead's romance

The lead characters Yuan Shuai & Jiang Jun is what made this drama one of my favorite. The story and history of these two from childhood, through high school and to the present time. The small misunderstandings Jiang Jun experienced as a kid was explained in Yuan Shuai's point of view. The great amount of chemistry between these two from bickering to the romantic cute scenes. These two characters and the music in this drama are what made this drama strong. It's comedic for the most part though there were a few episodes where this drama just suddenly turned dark (Eps 27-30). But once that passes, the comedy returns again.

There were some things I wasn't satisfied with.
- I normally like the secondary couple in a drama but this one didn't do it for me. Xu Li was the strange girl who all the sudden fell in love with Xiao Chuan just by how he looked when she first saw him and pretty much stalks him or waits for him everytime. He didn't do anything special that would make her fall in love with him. And then Xiao Chuan, smart in tech apps but not in the romance department. He completely ignored her feelings for most of the drama and then suddenly just falls for her. Eh... this couple wasn't handle very well in my opinion. I skipped a lot of their scenes unfortunately.
- Second male lead, Du Lei had character growth but the writers ruined his character in the last 6 episodes. They made him into a possessive jealous psycho when he could've been the best friend and supporter of Yuan Shuai towards the end.
- Yuan Shuai not getting his original position back at MH and instead works for rival group GE. This didn't make sense as the villain, who caused him to ​leave, was eliminated so he should've got his position back, regardless if Du Lei was given the position.
- Wasted last 6 episodes. The main problem was solved by Ep 30. This could've ended at 30 episodes. If they wanted to continue with 6 more episodes, give us 6 more episodes of happiness and comedy with our leads or show the other side couples, since these couple did kind of happened out of nowhere. I didn't want another issue within these 6 episodes.

Overall, the leads and their chemistry is what held this drama for me. You do have your typical main leads break up, a few characters who I wouldn't say are evil overall but do have an evil moment or two, mostly due to jealously. ML is pretty smart overall while the FL is all over the place but she does have her bright moments too. In the end, you'll likely enjoy this drama a lot of because of these two, Yuan Shuai & Jiang Jun.

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This is a really good drama that, if not episodes 31-33 and the “tear effect”, if would’ve been a GREAT drama. The storyline flows nicely and the lead couple has good chemistry but, sometimes, the leading lady appeared emotionally challenged due to the fact that she could not cry or she would faint. Although her allergy to tears is an interesting element to the story, it took away from the opportunity to have great interactions and emotional expressions throughout the drama which the male lead compensated quite nicely. The romance progressed in a good pace and it is quite realistic. Although there are some misunderstandings, they were resolved quickly and the couple’s intimacy was believable and refreshing. The OST is beautiful and there’s also great cinematography. The supporting cast and their stories were nice to watch. Overall the drama is entertaining. Enjoy it!

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Did not meet expectations

I was looking forward to this drama after reading the positive reviews. However I am sad to say that it did not meet my expectations. Overall plot was simplistic and the characters of the FL, Jiang Jun and ML, Yuan Shuai were bland. The second ML, Du Lei was more interesting with more depth in his character development. In fact I was rooting for him to get the FL instead of Yuan Shuai. The FL's allergy to tears formed the basis of the story but this sounds bizarre and I am not sure that it is medically correct. The first part of the drama was focussed on the relationship between the ML and FL but the scenes were mainly of them fighting each other and there was little sense of chemistry between the both. Although many reviewers mentioned the chemistry between the FL and ML , I did not get much sense of this. The second part of the drama was more interesting as it moved beyond the romance to the politics in business. Like mentioned by some reviewers, the drama could have successfully stopped at episode 30. The subsequent episodes 31-36 where the second ML reverted to being a villain seemed to counter the good effects of the earlier episodes.
Overall, the drama is watchable but it is nowhere comparable to some others which I have recently watched eg You are My Glory or Dine With Love.

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Main Couple steals the show

Ah, where do I start? Like strong and charming female leads? Like respectful, consistent male leads? Like a bickering couple with good communication and comprehension skills? Well, then you're going to love this one. I haven't watched a 10/10 C-drama in a hot minute, and I am truly delighted that I watched this one.

I had my doubts when I first saw the poster. Being very honest, I wasn't the biggest fan of Luo YunXi. He certainly did not make me fawn in Ashes of love, and I hadn't seen him in anything else. I have watched Bai Lu have palpable chemistry with Xu Kai, so naturally, I was a bit dubious. Rookie mistake. This man is an absolute charmer, with perfect comedic timing, a gorgeous smile and sizzling chemistry to boot. As per usual, I drooled over Bai Lu throughout the show.

The first point to make is that I absolutely adored the female lead. She was fiery, stubborn and independent. I loved that despite Yuan Shai's protests, she fought her way into the company and proved her mettle to him. Even in a relationship, she does not lose her head and remains grounded and true to herself. Seeing her become a career woman by her own capability was refreshing to see, as opposed to the usual trope of the male leads, helping female leads achieve their dreams. Even when Yuan Shai did her wrong, she wouldn't forgive him easily, stood her ground and made her points, ensuring he understood what he did wrong. I do, however, think that her tear allergy could've been used to move the story more. In the beginning, I thought her allergy would build the crux of the story, but I was completely wrong. I'm not mad though because it became just a part of her character as opposed her entire character. Despite her potentially life-threatening allergy to tears, I'm pleased that they didn't write her to be completely cold and emotionless.

At the beginning, I wasn't fond of Yuan Shai. He tended to think that he knew the female lead just because they were childhood friends, a personality she completely outgrew. Along with the usual "I know what's best for you because you're too stupid to think for yourself so I have to make decisions for you," he also did, "I'm hurting you to protect you, but you don't need to know why so I'd rather you just hate me." As much as I loved Yuan Shai, I'd be a pathological liar if I claimed this didn't turn me off. But thankfully, Jiang Jun sets him straight. And thankfully, he redeems himself. The highlight of this show is undoubtedly the palpable chemistry between the leads. Dare I say; I enjoyed them more than Bai Lu and Xu Kai (I bring this up because this seems widely discussed among the audience.) I enjoyed their banter, but I enjoyed their dynamics even more. Yuan Shai being her boss, one would expect him to be more dominant in the relationship, but surprisingly it's her. It was also refreshing how Jiang Jun wasn't shy or timid when it came to skinship. Their kisses were phenomenal!! Not a single fish kiss in sight! I like the nonchalant manner in which they portrayed sex. Unpretentious and natural.

If not for the adorable main couple, there were several reasons to have docked points.

1. Du lei is far too unpredictable and far too frivolous. For a fraction of an episode, I imagined that I found catch second lead syndrome. He put aside his bitterness towards Yuan Shai and worked together with him for the sake of Jiang Jun. But then he takes such a 180 after the time skip, to the point of becoming unrecognizable. And just like that, the minuscule amount of affection I had for him evaporated. He becomes creepy and delusional, still pining after a woman long gone. If anything, I think he received way little resentment from Jiang Jun for the part he played in her father's death.

2. The second couple was not nearly as interesting as the first. Nuff said. I found myself skipping their scenes. Not even my irrational crush on Riley could save their love story. I respect that Xu Li was brave enough to give up her career and youth for Xiao Chuan. Couldn't be me, but I respect it. There's often some scorn towards women wanting to settle down quickly, and start a family, when there shouldn't be. I enjoyed that this show portrayed the female leads as on two ends of the spectrum but equally happy.

3. Some might argue that the 6 episodes after the villain was defeated was unnecessary, draggy and pointless, but I beg to differ. It establishes Jiang Jun's growth as a person and as a career woman and establishes the growth in their relationship. It asks several important questions about the profound sexism in the corporate industry, with women often having to choose between their careers and their relationship, due to societal expectations of "stability" being defined by the marital status of a woman. I would gladly have watched 30 more episodes of this. However, I see where they're coming from, and I see why one would think that those 6 episodes were unnecessary. I DO, however, agree with those who felt like the first 30 episodes and the last 6 were written by two different people. In fact, it was. And it's very evident.

BUT I enjoyed the main couple too much to dock points. I, personally, did not find the show draggy. I felt that most, if not all, the characters were well written, with their own variety of issues. I, unexpectedly, found myself enjoying the relationship between Qiao and Yuan Ji. This is definitely a show to rewatch.

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It's a very sweet show. I almost go diabetes. I was swooning over the lead couples again & again. Every male character of the show was attractive & among the female characters I'd say only the female lead. I really wasn't interested in the story. I was just watching the leads &I skipped all the other things. The 2nd leads were annoying & boring. The chemistry between the main leads was the life & everything of the show. It's the best chemistry I've ever seen in a cdrama. Their talking. fighting, flirting, romance everything felt so real, I was sure they're couple in real life (but then I saw they're not 😔) This show is the rom com couple goals.

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No better love

It is the most amazing cdrama ever... Atleast one of them in my list
The chemistry is amazing
Both the actors look damn good
One of the few girls who looks cute and has facial expression that can be understood by a non Asian person
The story line goes as the bickering friends, enemies and lover,.
The main lead is protective but not controlling. He helps the female lead be a better version of herself which I think is one of the key points in a good relationship.
I mean the character of the male lead is something I would personally like in a guy....(not talking about the handsome face of this actor)
Anyway its an amazing drama in which every minute is a good scene not just a few but all of them.

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A sweet love story

Must-watch if you watched "Till the end of the moon"
Introduction: I started this drama only because i wanted more of Bailu x Luo Yunxi after seeing "Till the end of the moon". Even if the two dramas are really different, i enjoyed this couple in both of the dramas and i think that they have a great chemistry. I hope they will cast them together again!
Story: The story is pretty cute and simple. I loved the enemies-to-lovers and the fact the two mains reunite after a while. But, I liked the episodes until episode 24-25. After these two episodes, the story became too boring and plain. They could have made this serie less boring with just 25 episodes, leaving out unnecessary storylines. The main flaw of this show is the plot and the ambience: we see for 36 episodes the life of some workers in a finance entertainment. I personally found this ambience a little too boring and repetitive. But the show is a great mix of law, finance and economy if you like them. Another thing I didn't enjoy the fullest is the second couple: i disliked the actress and compared to the main couple the second one lacked a lot.
Acting/Cast: As I've already said, Bai Lu and Luo Yunxi are wonderful in my eyes. Their couple scenes really make your heart flutter. They're perfect for this role. Other cast was good enough.
Music: I loved the OSTs, really much. They go well with the drama. My favourite songs were: "Things I do for love" by Sunnee and "Blue Bird" by Della J.
Rewatch value: I probably will not rewatch this show any soon because the episodes are too many for my taste.
Overall: 8
I recommend it if you watched Till the end of the moon, if you like Bai Lu or Luo Yunxi, and if you like office romance.

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Love is really sweet

This drama is typical yet heartwarming love story and charming leads (LYX and BL) with undeniable chemistry. Both actors acted so naturally although I find LYX has limitations expressing intense angry scenes, maybe he is a soft person in real life.

There’s nothing outstanding about the storyline and plot but their on screen connection kept me smiling and grinning the whole series. Second lead is also not as boring, their acting skills can be improved but their story is also quite interesting. But I do get frustrated with sml actions at times.

Although I do agree, the drama can be shorten to 25 episodes instead of stretching it to 36 episodes with unnecessary subplot. But on the good side, we get more LYX and BL screen time, which is sweet and satisfying. So I dont mind the long episodes.

In summary, "Love is Sweet" offers a comforting and heartening experience, primarily driven by the captivating chemistry between the leads. Although the storyline may follow a conventionaly path, the genuine performances and endearing love story make it an enjoyable and memorable drama for those seeking a dose of heartfelt romance.

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PERFECT

IT IS PERFECTLY DONE!!! ITS A SERIES U WILL FEEL SAD WHEN IT ENDS CAUSE U WILL MISS WATCHING THEM... WITH BEAUTIFUL OST....
- This Series is a MUST watch... the Story is about a couple who supports & love each other...the story is different from other series who has devil 2nd FL who would destroy them...none of those!! here, they have their individual problems to face but they have each other's back.... thats the beauty of this Series... it focus on LOVE & Friendship... it gives U butterfly tummy while watching their sweetness...
- ALL Character did an amazing job on portraying their roles!! BAI LU again nailed it...the way she stops to cry but wanted to cry ONLY her can DO THAT... no baby talk... ur cuteness act did not need baby talk...U impressed me again!! YUN XI... goooshhh... how can U be so handsome & Hot YET so cute....the way u express ur love to FL makes me want to fall in love again & again....hope to see both of U again in a Series/Movie..
---P.S---
* The BEST Break Up Scene
* The BEST Proposal & Wedding Scene
* The BEST Story & Actors/Actress
* The BEST Series for 2020

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A MUST WATCH.

I'd give it a 9.9/10 the missing 0.1 cz they did not show the baby :(( (nono i think 9.9 cz it still has room for improvement) Honestly? I am VERY satisfied. No scratch that I'm more than just very satisfied. I'm so in love with this the drama??? its the cast w very good chemistrt, addicting OSTs, VERY SWEET STORYLINE. I've watched a whole lot of Chinese dramas and this is the only that's made me feel that love can indeed be very sweet. Not the exaggerated and disgustingly kind of sweet but the pleasant kind of sweet. Definitely lives up to its title. The story is pretty realistic imo. If you're a sucker for romance, this is definitely it. If you're not, however, I still highly recommend this drama. Yes, they do talk about real business and surprisingly?? those parts are not boring. They're not repetitive / too much. Just. The right amount. Of course, the chemistry between the two main leads are one of the main reasons why this drama is the way it is. Beautiful. Their chemistry is undeniably very good. If you've watched the drama and haven't seen the interviews/fanmeeting yet, I recommend you to check them out!!

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