Forever and Ever (2021)

Slow-burning romance; refreshing

This drama is a MUST watch because its a slow-burn romance and its really refreshing to watch for a romance drama. It is nicely produced especially with the OST. Because this the second season of One and Only, I was scared to watch this because it was a sequel to a costume drama but in Modern day setting. I hate how usually they would go back in fourth between the two settings yet they didn't that for this drama. This was fully a Modern day drama, so it was done properly.

Story/Plot: I love the plot especially it taking off from the previous season and it being the two leads meeting each other based off of destiny. It gave off a nice romantic feel for how the two leads came together. Furthermore, I love the fact that their wasn't any misunderstandings or angsty moments. They even made ZhouSheng Chen's (ML) Ex, Tong Jiren whom is obviously is saddened by not being with ZhouSheng Chen and tries to get back with him [ without the petty tactics] into a comedic effect. They do the same thing with Shi Yi's (FL) co-worker whom has a crush on her, where ZhouSheng Chen gets jealous and Shi Yi finds it adorable. On the other hand, they could have done better with explaining why ZhouSheng Chen and Tong Jiren's relationship/ engagement ended. I love the way they showed off ZhouSheng Chen and Shi Yi's marriage as being healthy and loving.

Acting/Cast: This is my second Allen Ren drama while my third drama for Bai Lu. I'm more familiar with Bai Lu, I am used to her playing very tomboy character so it was nice seeing her in a more mature role. At first, I didn't even recognize her at first because of how pretty she is. She played the her role very well, she is very good no matter whom she is playing with. Allen also did a great job since I love his character. He plays nervous, shy and awkward characters well. I love the facial expressions he makes.

Ost: I love the songs, all of them fit the scenes and the emotion behind them.

In conclusions, this drama is a must watch since its really good. I would definitely re-watch this drama for the good acting, plot and of course Allen.

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Sweet and romantic. But imma stop watching for now.

I am well aware that all the episodes have not been released yet. But hear me out, I ve pretty much more or less get an idea of what happened on the 22 episodes that was recently uploaded. So I got simple insights of my own on the drama. So let’s not hate but open a friendly discussion or you can just not read this review altogether :).

So the drama, no surprise. Is very sweet, adorable and romantic. The loving and detailed gestures of the ML trying to comfort or care for the Fl is the sort of thing we make weird faces at as it squeezes our heart strings.

I don’t really have much to say about the plot. I mean it’s decent. Not too complicated nor is it that simple. It’s not perfect but it’s alright. There is of course romance, the slow but promising journey between the two characters love blossoming and strengthening as time goes by although they are engaged. Could it be that, getting engaged first and falling in love after truly? Is the way to go? Idk. Just a random thought.

They went through troubles here and there. Because if he’s family mostly but it seems like the FL still held on and stayed by his side which is good. It gets kinda annoying when the FL discovers something bad and end up ditching the Ml only to have him chase after her and pleading to take him back. It romantic at first but I don’t favour that type of characters.

Strong female characters that don’t easily take shit from others even her in laws and fight to stay by her partner side like a queen is the way to go!

Speaking of which Bai lu of course, did a remarkable job. She is an actress after all. She is very pretty, adorable and I can only imagine very professional and enjoyable to work with. It can be seen in this drama. Her modern wear was gorgeous on her. So did the historical wear of course.

She kinda depicted the beautiful girl falling in love with the nerdy bookworm.. to him he like don’t see the attractiveness in him but she sees beyond appearances and find what was inside matters the most so she fell head over heel in love with him.. some scenes she make the first move to do this and that since he’s rather shy and not good at expressing feelings. She don’t mind talking about random topics which are like almost boring but she didn’t find it to be boring at all or weird at all.

So the role switch in these minor details are very good and crucial for any viewer to fall in love with the characters. It’s almost exhausting seeing the ML always make the first moves we should see more female characters making the first move and being active in these sort of endeavour but bearing in mind they too should be treated not as a baby princess but a queen.

I don’t know the ending, which I m fine with just sharing my insights with what I have so far to appease myself. I am going to stop watching for now. Just a personal preference to halt watching this first. But I may or may not come back to it.

The dudes character is of course adorable. Allen Ren is a good actor sure. He s wife and son would have been proud. Omg sorry I can’t seem to wrap around the idea that this dudes married and has a kid. Woah...... oh well. I was shipping him with bai Lu at first like Ang romance dramas but turns out he has a family. A bit of bummer to be honest but good for him. Family is important no matter your career is.

So the drama to me right now is decent. It’s okay. But the disappointing factor is the passionate scenes between the two. I mean I know there were like one or two. But very little kiss scenes. Even when there were, it was like an almost kiss then someone interrupts other than that there is really no sauciness in this. Some of the viewers are into that, likewise. So yes that’s lacking here.

Anyways, this is only one person opinion. Some might not find it credible enough Being that the drama isn’t over and I haven’t watched it all. But this is a personal review. Agree or not. I suppose you gotta watch it yourself to come up with an opinion.

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Confused

I can see many loved this drama and im failing to see quite why! The settings are beautiful as are the actors but the love between the two I'm failing to grasp. I know their past lives and the connection but in this life he is so wooden and uncommunicative and the lack of physical affection so far just makes him out to be a manboy. I understand his childhood and IQ have left him socially isolated but is she just going on his looks and name?!!! After all her past memories so far have not shown him! Im trying to enjoy it as a light romance but its pretty unbelievable the speed to the wedding given he cant even hold a conversation with her and his obsession with her showering time is bizarre to say the least - definitly a love like no pther!
I'm hoping as the series continues she thaws him out and the series gets more interesting!

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You must watch one and only first an then you can watch this one

This drama will give you the ending you want after you watch One and Only. This drama give a chance for shiyi and zhousheng cen to be together but with many problem that make their relationship to be deep. If you want to watch this drama without to watch One and Only maybe you will be a bit confuse and you will feel a bit hasty because for the first part they was already together but to keep their relationship they must keep fighting and keep their mind tobe together. Its so touching and you can keep this drama on your list drama to be watch. And this the title of this drama is Forever and Ever.

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Beautiful Story, Cute Chemistry

Like I expected before, this drama is so beautiful!

Zhousheng Chen and Shi Yi once again got a second chance and this time they were not limited by status and situation. They can relate to each other and not hide their feelings for each other. Once again they get a second chance, although it's not like in the book Shi Yi doesn't remember their past, but everything else is still in line with the novel.
But behind Zhousheng Chen's family relationship lies a big secret that could harm Shi Yi. However, Shi Yi was not easily frightened by the pressure from the Xiao Chen family.
The people around the two of them were also adorable, one of them was Lin Shu! The words Zhousheng Chen and Shi Yi said were also like the ones that came to my mind while watching. They are so cute and adorable!

I also like the original soundtrack, it really explains the story. Must watch!

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Definitely One of My Faves

I am a fan of both the ML and the FL so I was very happy to see them them together in both of these stories. They were different in their previous lives obviously and I think the changes to their modern characters was a good transition. Though it was strange at first to see the ML as a very awkward professor. I am glad they got their happy ending in this one. I also enjoyed all the other characters and was glad they did not spend too much time on the side characters. Good acting by everyone involved. I have lost track of the many Chinese dramas I have watched, both historical and modern, but these 2 are sitting safely in my top five Chinese dramas.

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Beautiful drama - Love Triumphs- Worth the Watch

I have not watched the prequel of this drama, so had no idea of the back story - OMG I absolutely loved this drama- story, acting etc. Prof. Zhou Sheng Chen (Allen Ren) absolutely nailed the character - let me gush about him for a sec.... he needs to be given an award for this role...super intelligent, brilliant, sweet, nerdy and clueless about romance character he played to the Tee. Its not only Shi Yi who will fall in love with him/character, I think most girls would.

Towards the end, he turned out to be really romantic, as Shi Yi said in the last episode "you are quite romantic", & you are one who "acts & doesn't talk" unlike most people who talks too much without the act. Bai Lu as Shi Yi did a fabulous job too. I loved the fact that she was established in her own career, who is not afraid to take leave, have babies - I think subtly they are trying to show taking maternity leave/getting married is all part of life's journey - it should NOT be negatively inferred in any job sector. I liked Shi Yi's best friend/house mate, every girl should have a bestie like that (reference here the first couple of episodes, where she takes every opportunity to find a way for Shen Yi to meet the Prof. hehe).

The drama references to the back story (S1), in the right amount so that one who hasn't seen S1 will not be lost...the ending is happy & sweet, but I would have loved to see the last couple of minutes of the episodes with their kids -then it will be like a full circle, they loved each other for centuries, so such an ending would have been epic.

There some emotional scenes towards the end when Shi Yi falls in a coma, how her parents doesn't let Sheng Chen see her - he doesn't give up , stays outside the hospital room for days & finally the parents too acknowledge his genuine love for Shi Yi... The first words she spoke after she woke up from the coma was "Zhou Sheng Chen" for her in all her lifetimes there is just no other - only him... so so cute. During this time (whilst she was in the coma), apart from reading her diary & understanding the love she has for him, the sweet romantic things our Professor did ( to show her when she wakes up from Coma) was just fabulously sweet.

Would recommend it to anyone who loves and believes in 'forever and ever' kind of love.

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Romantic Love Story that spand through two life times

I don't know how to express it, but after watched it, every single scene about Zhoucheng Chen & Shi Yi was across my mind, and make me want to watch again.

Indeed the story and/or the plot is not too strong especially when it comes the conflict between Zhoucheng Chen & Wenchuan.
Infact it were more portrayed in One & Only between the Xiau Nancheng Wang & the Crown Prince.
But again the story is not about the strife for power, it were more about the love strory of Zhoucheng Chen & Shi Yi, and I love about it.
I love the initiative Shi Yi towards Zhoucheng Chen, I love how Zhoucheng Chen bit by bit fall in love with Shi Yi, I love how protected, caring Zhoucheng Chen to Shi Yi. I just love everything about it when it comes the story between these two main lead.

Since I watched the Legends of Bai Lu, I love her acting. I also love the chemistry between her & every single actors in all of her drama.
Same like here in this drama. As for the other cast, I must say that their acting also superb.

As for the music & the ost, I also love about it

Overall, i love everything about it, and love the outfit wear by Shi Yi.

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Supresas, alegrias e tristezas

Em muitos momentos pensei: esse drama é lento, a construção dos personagens é lenta, não sei se vou gostar disso.
Mas, pouco a pouco comecei a me questionar porquê essa preciosidade não é divulgada.
Ótimo encontrar um drama que obriga a gente a pensar para chegar a conclusões e não entrega de bandeja.
Passei parte do tempo não entendendo o porquê de muitas coisas, mas aos poucos as teorias vão se clarificando até chegar ao auge com a cena da confirmação. E isso acontece em vários momentos, E faz tudo ser ainda mais lindo.
Fiquei com medo das perdas, chorei as perdas, chorei com os personagens, amei cada detalhe e a conclusão ao final foi: existe amor de mais! Mas, mesmo assim, é preciso colocar limites e não fechar os olhos para os erros dos outros. Exemplo de drama onde os erros geram reais consequências.
Enfim, não desistam por achar lento. Nesse drama, tudo tem o seu tempo.

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Majestic Masterpiece!!!

Got fall in love with this drama and the latter one "One And Only". The "One And Only" which is the historical drama of this sequel quite amazed me also due to their ethereal love to each other though, they didn't end up together and much worse they died after?. Good thing, this sequel make up for the hearbreaking ending of "One And Only" as they reincarnated in the modern world and become husband and wife at the early episode. The ML is a very reserved man and not a proactive, maybe because he's too serious with his career as being a well-known scientist and at the same time professor. How cute he is everytime he become dull-headed when it comes to romance and sweet gestures?, too shy to initiate the moves?. Well, the FL will have to take the lead?. I admire her for being unwavering woman and kinda cool of how she gets her way into his heart (girl power?). This drama speaks loudly their admiration intent gaze and smooth action yet, for me it appeared too sweet than skinship. The only hindrance here is the diverse family rules and manners of the ML's clan, I hate the guts of his mother but, eventually I got her point after. I was very satisfied with Ren Jialun and Bai Lu's portrayal of their characters and how they naturally articulate it. Just recently, they both received an awards which convince me more to pursue untill the sequel. Therefore, I conclude it is beyond three dimensional???. I was filled with good vibes with all of their OST (walang tapon✔). In the poem "Fu In The Imperial Park" which Shi Yi wrote, there's a line there that retain on my mind 'Beauty and the soul are given, the heart is overturned'?. Anyway, kudos to all of the production team.

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ZSC and SY has gone a long way to be finally together

As everyone knows, Forever and Ever is the sequel for One and Only.
I personally watched OAO then only FAE (though I understand some watched either one only, or the other way round).

Extreme brief summary:
Shi Yi (FL), a voice actor, dubbing for a movie which the character is named Zhou Sheng Cheng (ML). Because of this, when she heard ML's name to be ZSC (same as the character for the movie she is dubbing for), she got intrigue and went after him, and there goes the love story of theirs.

Story:
If you're looking for an exciting drama full of sweetness, laughter, or every episodes of honey splash to you, it might not be what you think so. Even though the OAO and FAE are not linked, its more of their past life and present time, 2 separate stories. The drama plot might be boring for viewers just watching FAE. Nevertheless , yes the drama is still filled with cute and happy scenes. I would still think FAE lacking in story. Family feud is not significantly bad (that's because they view the family's money to be shared and supported by the whole family, and not for individual's benefit - but of course there will be that ONE person who thinks the other way round).

SY is more dominant in this. ZSC is like a rookie in love but you can see his character develop and he is more into showing his love behind without expressing.

Either way, all because I've watched OAO beforehand, the links of what happened in OAO comes into mind whenever i watched FAE. An example would be, in OAO - ZSC had to go fight into war without knowing when to be back, whereas in FAE - you will see ZSC being a character that's very particular on his schedule. You can see how much the writer put the effort for the story.

Acting:
No bias here but both Bai Lu and Allen Ren acting is top notch. Every small detail have made them into the character. Just FYI, both of them have totally different personalities from the characters (you can see it in the BTS). All the second and sub-characters acting were so good as well. Definitely enjoyed the drama.

OST:
THEM FEELS!!! I've been replaying it non-stop ever since!

Thoughts:
I'd actually rewatch the whole OAO and FAE together again after a few months. It just felt the drama from lovely and sad (OAO) up to sweet and healing (FAE). The drama is interesting and i enjoyed it. Next round will be reading through the book it was adapted into hehe

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