Sweet Teeth (2021)

Old-fashioned Sweet

Sweet Teeth is a drama adapted from a novel (世界微尘里-A Speck Amid the Dust of The World). The drama tells the story of Zeng Li, a down-to-earth girl and someone who didn’t have the courage to love due to her past. However, it all changes until she met Ai Jingchu.

The drama narrative revolves around Zeng Li and her two best friend’s love story. There are 3 couples in this drama:
1. Zeng Li (librarian) and Ai Jingchu (dentist): both of them start off on the wrong foot but eventually fall for each other
2. Wu Ying (doctor) and Liu Yucheng (traditional Chinese medicine student): Liu Yucheng basically fall in love at first sight with Wu Ying, and starts to pursue her
3. Ma Yiyi (Influencer) and Deng Haoran (entrepreneur): both of them have known each other for a long time because Deng Haoran is Zeng Li’s stepbrother. And round and round, their feelings towards each other sparked again.

The storyline is not new, it has all idol drama cliche tropes: the cold yet brilliant male lead, the scatter-brained yet warm female lead, slow motion, drunken love confession and more. Though the storyline is not new, the script is written in a very heart-warming way that it lulls you into the drama. Two complete strangers, getting to know each other, learn and understand each other and eventually fall in love.

The pacing of this drama is so fast, but looking at its only 22 episodes it makes sense how they are trying to squeeze everything. The love story between all the three couples progresses really fast, to a point that you don’t really feel the chemistry between the leads, they are only together for the sake of the script (unless you read the novel before). However, in the second half of the drama, you can start to feel the chemistry between the couples. This drama does not have any really heavy conflict, most of them are sweet moments!!

Wu Xuanyi acted as Zeng Li in this drama and I can say that she pulled it off. She did a good job in pulling off the typical 傻白甜, sweet and silly girl. However, she did exaggerate her acting too much in some scenes, that I cringed at some of her scenes. On the other hand, Bi Wenjun is kinda stiff and robotic in the first few episodes, however, it gets better in the later episodes. The supporting actors in this drama did a really commendable job. All of them acted so well in their own role, to a point that they outshone the main lead. Nevertheless, while watching it, you’ll slowly fall in love with every character.

As a part of the Iqiyi Sweet On drama lineup, I feel that this drama has weaker cinematography compared to other Sweet On series (for now). The shots and sequences are taken simply and beautifully, it evokes a warm and home-y feeling. However, there are also lots of shaky shots, weird close-up shots, and choppy editing.

The drama soundtrack definitely plays a huge part in this drama, as it elevates the whole drama atmosphere. The soundtrack has an ecstatic beat and flow that goes really well with the drama. It is also very memorable.

Though Sweet Teeth has some cliches, its supporting actors, well-written and heart-warming script makes it unique and special. While watching it, you can feel a warm glow, as if you are basking on the beach watching the sunset.

If you looking for a hearty laugh, fluffy love story and interesting supporting and side characters, this drama is definitely for you!!

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First I wanna say... 26 is not 30, 365×4+1(leap year)= 1461 days. why's Zeng Li always be like, I'm near 30 when she's 26, bruh there's a huge difference.

Sorry for the unconventional start of the review, I know we aren't in maths class now let's talk abt drama lol.

It's beautiful, the cinematography with the snowy setting... the color grading, and yeah the casting everything is just so pretty. As expected from the title and being part of 'Sweet On' it definitely contains a lot of sugar with some heart-fluttering moments. But the tale is primeval... nothing new, cliches, tropes, and filled with coincidences that are impossible to happen in real life. There are many parts of the story, that felt fully unnecessary (yes even though it's short as just 22 ep), and every stereotyping.

I truly enjoyed the friendship in the all-girl group, but the characterization wasn't taking any consideration of their age... I mean 26-year-old behaving and taking some decisions like teens (maybe worse than teens). And I was absolutely annoyed by Ma Yi Yi. I wonder how can she be so unlikeable? being very important role.

Acting-wise, it's on the ground level don't expect too much... at some points, it feels unbearable. I was particularly annoyed by the camera work... I mean why show close-up shots with really weird expressions, just to create the comic effect? ah, it didn't work for me :')

Bi Wen Jun seems to have improved from his last 3 roles. His acting was subtle, calm, and per his character not much expressive. Dr. Ai isn't our icy cold ML, he's just shy and likes to keep things to himself. It's my first time seeing Betty Wu, tbh I'm mostly bothered by her acting.. well yeah this has 'Funny Female Lead' tag but other than making me laugh her expressions were giving me second-hand embarrassment.

Seeing Xiao Wen as Yu Cheng was quite surprised for me... well I would call it a pleasant one. His voice is just so cute (and not just voice lol). Glad to see Terry Liu, not as CEO, Hao Ran was quite fun and charming.

Having 3 love storylines in the plot.. the main comes off a bit bland, comparing to the other two. It's slow... and takes a looot of to reach the conclusion we want. With many moments why-don't-you-just-talk-face-to-face. But leads are very adorable together.

Not something out of the box or unique. Apart from all the cons, this is quite enjoyable.. and at the end of the day, it matters most.

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This drama is so sweet it’ll give you a toothache.

Just a giant ball of enjoyable fluffiness and I’m here for it.

Not only is this drama full of cutesy love but it's also just fun. The dynamic of this cast is so well done. The friendships are believable and give you the feeling that they actually love and care for each other. Even though I picked this drama for the romance I really enjoyed watching them hang out as friends and doing what real life friends do. Terry Liu is awesome in this. I want his character (Deng Hao Ran) to be my male best friend or brother. Then there's Liu Yu Cheng (played by Zhai Xiao Wen) who is quite possibly the best wingman I've seen in a long time.

I tend to skip through a lot of 2nd/3rd storylines but I did very minimal skipping here. I found all the couples likable and enjoyable to watch.

**Small Spoiler**

There’s no evil evil characters. Even the short lived love triangle is adorable and served its purpose without the theatrics.

Also, it's only 22 episodes so it's not full of dead storylines just to pass the time. The romance of the 3 couples and the friendships throughout the group of 6 really filled in the time well.

Would Recommend.
Would Re-watch.

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CUTEST!!!

Can i just say how this drama is so heartwarming and adorable ??❤️❤️ I love the trio so much, they’re def the friendship goals in life. I love how they all had their happy endings. This drama is so cute and funny i would def recommend it if you want to watch a romance drama with no stress plot. I also wanna mention how the leads visual are so ?? Bi Wenjun is so good looking- I cant believe i just discovered how he’s an idol and is sooo talented. Same goes to Betty, she’s so pretty and talented. They certainly blessed my eyes throughout the drama! Waited for this drama to air for like almost a year and i wanna say that it is absolutely worth the wait for the airing!!! ???❤️❤️❤️

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Sweet and Fluffy - Good Chemistry of Main Romance

Completed - 12/4/2021

As part of the Sweet On series, it is to be expected that this is a light and fluffy romantic comedy. If you are not into rom-coms, it's best to not watch it, or at least don't have too high an expectation. Sweet Teeth has three main romance plots. Our three main leads all have very different professions and I am glad that we are not confined to the traditional C-drama occupations. They also have three very different romances.

The romance between Ai JinChu, a dentist (or should I say an orthopedic surgeon) and Zeng Li, a librarian/coffee shop owner, takes center stage in this drama. And their romance is really what kept me entertained throughout the drama. Their journey, from misunderstanding to being doctor/patient, to being friends and finally lovers, was satisfying and sweet. We have two pretty likable characters with similar personalities. The chemistry between them is good, and their visual is good as well. I didn't really recognize Wu Xuan Yi (FL) as the FL in Duoluo Continent. She seems way younger in DC, and she looks like the Korean actress, Jo Ba Ah, in this drama. This is my first time watching Bi WenJun (ML) and I didn't find him that handsome in the first few episodes. But then, maybe his character's personality slowly opens up and I find him quite attractive later on and at certain angles, he looks like Neo Hou. Both of their acting is decent and they make me want to root for them. I am a fan of slow burn romance, so I didn't mind they officially got together quite late in the series (at least late for a traditional rom-com).

The noona romance between Wu Ying and Lui Yu Cheng was adorable in the beginning. I am a lukewarm towards any older woman/younger male storyline. For this one, I do think YuCheng is a little too young (age 21) to be with Wu Ying (age 27). It's not the 6-year difference that is the problem, it's that YuCheng is only 21. However, both of them do have similar interests and YuCheng did appear and act very mature for his age. So, I was rooting for their romance. But personally, I feel that it loses some steam and I lost interest of their stories in the last 5 episodes or so.

I was the least interested in Ma YiYi and Deng Hao Ran's romance. I was annoyed with YiYi's personality in the beginning. She doesn't act like a 26 year-old but a teenager. However, I have to say she has the most character development and towards the end, she matures and becomes true to herself. As much as I enjoy her banter with Hao Ran, I felt that everything happened too late.

Other observations:
1) You learn quite a bit about dental hygiene and care in this drama
2) I love stories with libraries and books - I wish there's a more romantic use of books in this drama
3) I wonder if Wu Xuan Yi really did wear braces throughout the drama.
4) Why are they using so many English songs - they sound OK but the lyrics are a little weird.

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A Must watch feel good drama

A very sweet and feel good drama. You will not skip any episodes .The drama is much realistic in some aspects and you will get immersed in the drama that you wouldn’t notice time

And Surely you will fall in love the both ML and FL , especially ML , he is such a sweet guy with sweet character. Not like those domineering manipulative MLs. You will just fall love with him and Surely you will rewatch the drama just for his scenes.

There are three pairs and they gave good story to three of them .Also the drama and stress is less here .

This is a must watch drama

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It's Sweet, but Nothing Else

Sweet Teeth is part of iQiyi's Sweet on Series, which features, as you might expect, sweet/fluffy/adorable dramas. This show certainly achieved its purpose of being extremely fluffy. However, there isn't much more to it. That is not to suggest that dramas cannot be fluffy. It can be as fluffy as it wants, but the characters must be interesting as well. Side note: there are no major spoilers, but I do want to warn you that there may be mild spoilers. I don't think it's anything bad, but I'll put the disclaimer out there just in case.

Here, everything is... bland? Sure, there are many sweet scenes between the three couples, but the characters themselves are nothing spectacular. The narrative, like the stale characters, is pretty simplistic. But it's a typical romantic C-drama, so I'm not expecting anything spectacular in terms of narrative. I believe that the drama failed miserably in making the characters intriguing or likable.

Okay, I admit it: we do have Ma Yi Yi. She is, nevertheless, whinier and more immature than a toddler. She's nothing but stale, but that doesn't mean she is not a walking red flag in a relationship. On a more positive note, the actress who plays Ma Yi Yi, Wan Zi Lin, is stunning. Her look is perfectly in line with Ma Yi Yi's "fashion-blogger" persona.

Deng Hao Ren, played by Liu Te, is her partner. The guy is apparently a playboy, and the two bicker too often. And, no, their bickering isn't cute; it's irritating. I swear, my ears suffered so many bleedings. Liu Te's acting wasn't convincing for me, which resulted in a lot of cringing on my part.

Wu Ying (Zhang Bo Jia) and Liu Yu Cheng (Zhai Xiao Wen) are the other side couple. Zhai Xiao Wen, like Liu Te, was unconvincing. Liu Yu Cheng's persona is like this gentle/soft boy, which didn't work for me. Wu Ying, on the other hand, is tolerable. She wasn't too bad of a character, and the actress portrayed her well.

Finally, we have the main couple. Zeng Li (Wu Xuan Yi) and Ai Jing Chu (Bi Wen Jun). They were cute. Again, nothing special, but their interactions were adorable.

Aside from the excessive fluff, I also liked the Yu Yi (Merxat) plotline. I like how it was integrated into the story and Zeng Li's characterization. Zeng Li was mostly dull, but I enjoyed how she harbors resentment toward her mother for the way her family is. That, I believe, was the only intriguing aspect of her. When Yu Yi was introduced, it made the story a little more interesting. It also allowed Zeng Li to recognize her feelings for Ai Jing Chu which I appreciated.

With that being said, I still recommend this drama to watch whenever you're stressed or want a break from heavy dramas. It's very sweet and light-hearted!

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As I always say, you need a little bit of cliché once in a while. A very straightforward and simple storyline. There were no heartbreaks or major breakups. I think the relationships between all 3 couples was very realistic.
The female lead was honestly so funny. One thing I really liked about this drama was the fact that the female lead's life was simple. She wasn't looking to work like normal people. She was happy with the things she was doing. She didn't chase after more.
The male lead was a little typical but I still liked him. There was a perfect balance between the two of them. I was also glad that his family didn't disapprove of Zheng Li. Nothing like evil in-laws. Phewww!
The friendship between the three girls was also a great element. They never fell out with each other.
Anyways, I recommend this drama for anyone who's looking for a steady and simple storyline.

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Realistic and non-cringey

As someone who prefers realistic and non-cringey romance series, this drama certainly meet my expectations and I have to say that it is by far one of the best drama about friendship and romance that I have watched this year!

The drama is adapted from a novel and it talks about six characters, three close friends, their life, friendship and romance encounters.

For once, I like the fact that the female lead is not dumb despite being clumsy at times, she has her own career as a librarian, enjoys reading and have passion for writing which led her to writing novels. I also like how the male lead talk about how it is good that the female lead is doing something she enjoys for a living instead of a career that the society perceive to be successful or good. This is so relatable for myself and I believe it is relatable for many others out there too that are very affected by people's perception of what we should be doing.

The friendship between the female lead and her two friends is really simple and genuine, they are what friends should be which reminds me of my close friends as well, just being there to support and accompany you for a drink, hearing you rant and giving you advice when you need it.

The romance between the three couples are quite realistic and relatable. The main couple actually met at the school they work in and subsequently bump into each other outside and also when he became her dentist. I like how they did not fall in love with each other at first sight but started falling in love slowly after hanging out together, realizing each other's similarities in interests and personalities and then opening each other up. Although they brought in the guy that the female lead has once liked before but the guy is very understanding of her and his best friend falling in love with each other despite his own feelings for the female lead. It is a love triangle that ended with understanding that if you love someone, you should let them go and feel happy that they met someone they love. This is the epitome of friendship and romance to me. The second couple in the drama left a very deep impression on me as they are at very different stage of their life and it really broke the stereotype on age gap and guy earning lesser than the girl which I really appreciate as it is very realistic. The third couple in the drama is the one I like the most as the girl had a lot of disappointment in guys that she dated and just when she started slowing down in her pursuit for a relationship, her good friend or ex-boyfriend came back into her life as a potential boyfriend. It is always realistic to end up with someone whom have known you for a long time and whom you were friends with first. And, love comes knocking when you are not desperately looking for it.

Besides the plot, I like the cinematography of this drama as every episode starts with a very nice scenery, be it in the university, the lake or the skiing resort and more.

This drama is certainly recommended to people who would like to watch a light-hearted drama and seek some meaningful life advice in your 20s!

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Its very good down to earth solid drama

this is a very cliche various tropes but solid drama with a bunch of good vibes..

its light and fluffy.. with a hint of melodrama that doesnt dive too deep but just enough to cause some heartache/sorrow..

like most dramas its a mix of tropes.. but these are done well and blended together and not one storyline truly overshadows all the other side plots...

there are 3 couples / 6 ppl that all grow and develop as the drama moves forwards.. some more than others but they are all relativately equally spread out in terms of plot points and resolutions..

each character basically has to find themselves and accept their insecurities.. as well as each others insecurities..

theres truly not out of the blue plot points.. well..technically there is.. which is the one thing i dont understand how it helped either character.. but i personally just wrote it off as these characters needed something else as a conflict/endgame.. but.. it def felt forces/unneccessary.. but eh.. thats just me

the friendship between the girls were amazing and fun to watch.. the interaction between the 6 was great...

im not a great judge of acting.. but it wasnt bad in my opinion.. others may disagree

the music was nice.. and wasnt too out of place...

this was a drama u can watch and smile throughout and just enjoy.. while u forget life for about 40 mins at a time

thanks

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A really good bit of fluff

This is the perfect watch if you're just looking for a lighthearted, non-serious bit of cute fluff. It's a really quick watch and it left me feeling quite content and relaxed. I didn't have to use any brainpower to watch it - just enjoy the simple, cliche set-up.

The main characters are pretty naive, but it's not done in an annoying way. Instead, the naivety is endearing and their personalities and likeable. Due to this, I think Bi Wen Jun portrays his role very well, as he blends the adult role well with the simplicity that's expected from his character and Betty Wu is just a cutie.

Plot-wise nothing major really happens, it's cliche and full of tropes but you can't beat a classic storyline and as long as you're not expecting anything earth-shattering then it's a very pleasant watch that's easy to follow along with. The side characters are relevant, well-rounded and have their own storylines which adds nice layering to the show to keep it a bit more lively and interesting.

The visuals were great - the scenery and cinematography were very pretty.

Again, this is pretty much just fluff so if you're looking for anything more exciting this isn't for you. Perfect for a bit of cute fluff to brighten the day and relax while watching.

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