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Must watch drama
I love how it goes from the start till the end. The two leads are amazing and the chemistry is so perfect! I’ve been watching the behind the scenes and it’s so funny and feels like a real couple. I cried when I watch Fanning left.Anyways, don’t skip any episode. It’s too lovey dicey but I like it though.. well I just love everything on this drama! I hope there’s seasons 2 or probably another drama for ZYT and Gong Jun.
Gong Jun improve a lot in this drama. And he also looks so mature also. I want him to do a next drama that match his age and also the leading lady.
Zhao Yutong is a great actress. She so fierce and what amaze me is she doing that karate thing. She’s a strong women. I like her character in Begin Again drama.
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A unique drama that shows different stages of love
This drama is very unique in the sense that it shows different stages of love! The female lead is introduced first as a strong, a bit stubborn woman. She evolves throughout the drama, and becomes more sensitive to other people's needs and emotions. Her character is very well-written because she is a dynamic character that grows throughout the show. Towards the start she reminded me of the female lead from the korean drama "it's okay to not be okay". The male lead is the more mature main character in this drama, and he is very level-headed, caring, and prudent. Female lead and male lead have amazing chemistry at all points in the show. Throughout the drama, they both grow together and have major life-changing events occur which shows all the stages of love!Plot progression:
The plot progresses well for most parts of the show, but at times it does feel a bit stretched out. Sometime I do recall thinking that the show would be better if it was 24-30 episodes, but still it wasn't all that bad having it at 35 episodes. There are some captivating events that occur from time to time to grasp your attention when you think the drama is slowing down. There is also no real love triangle in this drama, although there was potential for one.
Ending:
Don't worry! You'll get a nice ending!
OST:
This drama has really good ost you can listen on youtube! Although I wish they had more they could use in the background during the show!
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Cliche plot, best possible story
My oversimplified reviewSTORY: A unique story around the cliche forced marriage plot. Really enjoyed the strong female lead. All side characters added to the story, none were overly annoying. Good humor throughout. Story makes logical sense.
EXECUTION: 徐驰 did great with the directing. All actors filled the roles well, chemistry of the main leads was great. The child actor for Youyou did amazing. The cutest scenes between the main couple which starts after they get together ep 3/35. No unnecessary breaking up and jealousy between the couple. Ly Yi Yao and Cai Si Yu (one side couple) were fun to follow, something that’s typically a bit annoying. Music fit well, 三心爱意 was my favorite.
OVERALL: Really really enjoyed this show. Watch for a great plot and couple that involves a forced marriage, business, family, forbidden love, friendship, loss of a sibling, parenthood, and of course starting again.
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Not A Bad Story !
I love this drama but some scenes made me very mad and I just skip them. The lead characters were great. The female character was strong, demanding and pushy but had a good heart and her weaknesses that she only show them to the lead male character. The lead male character was sweet and understanding who love family and the family value. The chemistry between them was fabulous. The story had many weak and boring areas. I just skip them. The basic large company that someone is wanting to take down. It surprise when it was successful and the family became just an ordinary family. I did not like when they do not trust each other to communicate with each other about what is happening. Once you become a couple you do trust and communicate. I love the 2nd couple but I wish they had more of a story together and became a couple a little sooner. The chemistry among the actors was great and so was their performance. I love the little boy and he stole the drama in the episodes he was in.Was this review helpful to you?
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I will not be beginning this drama again.
dropped after about 23 eps. i personally found it too boring, but i can see why people like this drama. acting was great, couple was cute but it was just a bit bland for me. storyline took ages to move and when it did, it felt like it didn’t? i didn’t feel any attachment to the characters to sit this one through (especially hearing about the later 6 year time skip). if this was about 24 eps, i think i would have finished it.maybe i’ll pick up when i have nothing else to watch but for now, it’s a no from me.
GJ and ZYT looked sooooo in good in this though! nice visuals :))
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Did Not Deserve
Some people easily gave good rating for a drama that didn't actually deserve. It wouldn't be fair for any other drama with good or even excellent storyline.Begin Again was just another Chinese Drama with cliché story. I know I didn't expect something spectacular but at least, please be reasonable! How could the story be so shallow: the stalker episodes, the office politics episodes, and the bla-bla-bla years later after the office turbulence episodes like... ha?? Really??). The only good point from this drama is Zhou Yutong's acting (and the kid's acting, maybe, as I discontinued to watch it when the kid appeared). I dropped it at 10-more-episodes-to-go cause I simply didn't wanna hurt my sense.
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So You Think You Love Me But Can I Trust You?
I will not list events blow-by-blow just one or two tidbits because there is way too much to unpack in this long drama.The biggest question and why for me is...why does the 2nd lead guy claim to love and want the 1st lead girl so bad while sabotaging everything she does while being conniving and manipulative to break her and the 1st lead guy up in the hope to make her his own? What is really sad is that it will never happen for him. He has two women very much in love with him and he treated them like a big pile of $%!#. Why do the two 2nd lead women want a man like that? Just baffling and crazy. At least the one girl had sense enough to cry her tears and finally let him go and leave. Well, I hope I am only at episode 23. I started strolling through the 2nd lead girl self-sacrificing for this man as he cares nothing about her and told her to her face and she still yapping about "I love you and I don't care if you don't love me" BS. Just sickening.
The other thing that bowls me over was the lead girl assistant working against her OMG that level of betrayal is at another level.
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Super strong female charisma attracts me badly!!!
It is my favourite type of melodrama with strong female character & cool handsome male leads.Great chemistry between the leads makes me flutter & sweet...
The drama is about a marriage story between a strong & rich CEO Lu Fang Ning and her chosen perfect man, Dr. Lin...
LFN is a lady with over confidence & cold-hearted personality who works so hard to get approval of her capability. Because of her dad’s forced advice of marriage & having a child, she decided to plan a one year contract marriage with a perfect man and get a child with him.
She accidently met Lin Rui at hospital & chase him & forced him to marry her...Lin Rui has quite straight & honest personality & didn’t agree with her first. However, he finally agreed her to marry as he found out she was the one he used to know when he was young & wanted to know her more. But, LFN didn’t know about that & thought he agreed because of loan problem.
LFN tried so hard to get LR by using various ways but don’t get him even after marriage. When LR got to know the truth that LFN just wants a baby with him and will end their marriage after one year anyway, he rejected to cooperate with her. He thinks her idea is totally ridiculous & quite upsetting him as he desires her to keep him even after one year marriage.. He believes that only the true love between parents can bring up children well...
On the way of LFN chasing LR, he will make her believe love & fall in love with him.. awww xo xo sweet & funny...
The second ML is Lu Fang Ning’s little uncle who was adopted to Lu family since young & cares LFN a lot. Lin Rui is jealous when LFN gets close to SML and it seems he loves her unnoticedly & his actions tell it all haha... But, SML will has his own love line with a cute company staff girl who likes him after several incidences..
I expect all the love lines in this drama will be quite interesting & have more points to watch...
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Center of attention C@A
"Begin Again" is a cinematic masterpiece that left me utterly captivated. In one word, it's simply awesome! The entire cast, including the male lead (Zhu Yilong), female lead (Gong Jun), and supporting roles, delivered outstanding performances that brought depth and nuance to the story.The plot is expertly woven, with a narrative that seamlessly blends elements of romance, drama, and music. The story's ups and downs are perfectly balanced, making it an emotional rollercoaster that keeps viewers invested.
One of the standout aspects of "Begin Again" is its thoughtful exploration of complex themes. The film delves into the human experience, tackling topics like love, loss, and redemption. The characters' struggles and triumphs are deeply relatable, making it easy to become emotionally invested in their journeys.
The chemistry between the leads is undeniable, and their romance is sweet and tender. The supporting cast adds depth and complexity to the story, with memorable characters that leave a lasting impression.
The film's production values are also noteworthy, with stunning cinematography, beautiful scenery, and impressive musical performances. The soundtrack is equally impressive, with haunting melodies that perfectly complement the on-screen action.
Overall, "Begin Again" is a must-watch for fans of Chinese cinema. With its engaging storyline, memorable characters, and outstanding performances, it's a film that will linger in your thoughts long after the credits roll.
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High Highs, Boring Lows
The beginning of this drama is hilarious. I found there to be a lot of laugh out loud moments but I was also VERY confused. I'm not sure if that's due to poor translation but I was also confused by the way they acted towards each other.It seemed like they both like each other but I guess she didn't fall for him right away like I had thought(?), she just wanted to have a baby with him (?). Although I'm still confused why he kept denying her when he was clearly jealous of Simon...
I found the constant back and forth of feelings for each other to be exhausting. One minute Rui is trying to break off the contract, the next minute he's jealous of Simon. Jealous enough to ask her for them into the apartment but won't sleep in the same room with her. Then there's Fang Ning who sometimes appears to have feeling for Rui but then other times only seems to want to have his baby. It's a bit annoying trying to keep up with their seemingly every changing thoughts/feelings. Which thread am I supposed to follow here? 😫
Then came Episode 13 which made me want to cry for Fang Ning. "I feel insecure everyday... I hate you" That whole scene feels so raw.
I was really bored with the Fang Ning business drama. To me it seemed incredibly reaching. The guy became her assistant for 3 years because he blames her for her sister’s death..??? At this point I was holding onto this drama by a tiny thread.
Then came the SIX YEAR jump. (I hate time jumps in general) Luckily, the story does seem to pick up a bit between Rui and Fang Ning but the side story for Tang Ping is dreadfully boring. Simon and Cai Si Yu are pretty cute though...
Overall I liked Rui and Fang Ning as a couple and the actors have great chemistry delivering some adorable and laugh out loud moments but the lows were just too low for me.
Would I Recommend? There are better romances out there
Would I Re-Watch? No.
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Original, funny and absolutely charming
What a great surprise. The take on contract marriage is very original. This charming light-hearted drama made me smile and laugh throughout. Zhou Yu Tong, The main actress plays her role to perfection, she’s solar, extremely cute and funny despite her assertiveness, a great character hiding her sensitivity behind an armour. Now One of my favorite FL in a drama…and I regret that we don’t see more of ZYT in dramas on Viki.Because she needs to get married and have a baby within a year, she has a way to try and seduce Gung Jun (before and) after their wedding which is just hilarious, …until he understands that it’s all for the show, because she never had a boyfriend and gets scared as soon as he plays along. So it’s not the regular storyline of they live together and slowly fall in love…
I must say that Gung jun, if not perfect, has a way to look at her that does the trick, his eyes can truly sparkle and shine love… the second ML who was a model before being an actor, is extremely handsome… which adds to the pleasure of watching this drama ;)
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This is one of the best plot with sweet and warm ending
আমার প্রিয় বিষয় চুক্তি বিবাহের সাথে শক্তিশালী মহিলা লিড এবং ঊষ্ণ সুদর্শন পুরুষ লিড রয়েছে। তাদের মধ্যে দুর্দান্ত রসায়ন যা আমার দেখার অনুভূতিকে আরো মিষ্টি মিষ্টি করে তোলে।ড্রামাটি একটি শক্তিশালী এবং ধনী সিইও লু ফ্যাং নিং এবং তার নির্বাচিত নিখুঁত ব্যক্তি ডক্টর লিংগের মধ্যেকার একটি মিষ্টি বিবাহের সম্পর্কে উপর নির্মিত। যার প্রতিটি এপিসোডে ভাঙ্গন এবং গড়নের প্রতিটি ধাপ খুব সুন্দর ভাবে ফুটিয়ে তোলা হয়েছে। এছাড়াও দ্বিতীয় লিড জুটিকে আমার খুব পছন্দ হয়েছে। ফ্যাং নিংর আংকেল সাইমনও বেশ আকর্ষণীয় সুপুরুষ বটে।
আমার মতে এই বছরের অন্যতম সেরা প্লট সঙ্গে মিষ্টি এবং উষ্ণ সমাপ্তি।
এই ড্রামাটি ২/৩ বার অনায়াসে দেখার মত। আর ব্যাকগ্রাউন্ড ost গুলো বেশ সুন্দর, ছিমছাম ও অর্থপূর্ণ।
সুদর্শন ডক্টর লিংগ এবং ধনী সিইও লু ফ্যাং নিং এর বৈবাহিক মিষ্টান্নতা উপভোগ্য করতে আমি ড্রামা দেখার আমন্ত্রণ জানাচ্ছি।
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