The vibe was not there
I'm the type to like a script that is calm, silly, toxic, or sad, but it has to be done in a way that get my attention and to keep my attention going.This drama was calm, but it gave irritating, bland, and just not exciting enough for me.
Everyone's talking about the no kissing thing.
What irritated me the most was the story vibe.
Like it gave nothing. Another drama where the characters just read from their script.
ML was trying but he can't even keep me watching this.
The first meet scene was so irritating? Like the girl listening from a stranger window because she believes the person talking sounds like her mother.
The story start was just so off to me I couldn't vibe with it. Being 9 episodes in and still can't is enough to give up on the drama.
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Not my cup of tea
Of course the first thing I am going to address is the kiss scenes where the FL doesn’t do it and it cuts to another thing like trees or sumn like that. I don’t know but o don’t unusually look forward to kiss scenes or whatever but this was too obvious not to notice. I think FL can consider not to choose such roles . I see the chemistry is there. Since I only reached Ep 18 I have no idea why ML sperm count (?) was mentioned? The time skip between her graduating then college was off point. Should’ve created some tension and rivalry with Jiang Yu and ML . Maybe cause I like tension but that’s just me. ML’s mother always this actress eats her role up she was in hidden love and she left an impression on me more than the ML and FL. My point is maybe I don’t like romantic youth tv drama. Like sure I did crack a smile but it isn’t something I would rewatch or even consider in my top best C-drama.Was this review helpful to you?
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I Liked the Cast, I Hated the Vibes—A Modern Drama Struggle Story
So I’m not a fan of deep, soul-shattering romance where everyone cries into the sunset while quoting poetry. Give me something light, fun, maybe a little flirty—but this drama? This drama said: “Let’s turn every character into a closed-off mannequin with a tragic backstory.” And I said: “Oh… okay then.”Don’t get me wrong—the actors are top tier. I’ve seen their other works, and they ate. But here? The characters felt like they were stuck in a super serious simulation where smiling is illegal and feelings are optional. I know that’s part of the story, and no hate to the trauma arc, but I personally prefer characters who act like humans, not emotionally constipated androids.
Maybe I just picked the wrong genre for my mood. Sometimes I want a modern drama with jokes, weird misunderstandings, and people falling in love after tripping on noodles. This was not that. This was intense staring contests and subtle trauma bonding.
Anyway, if you like clean plots, serious vibes, and watching characters heal in total silence, this might be your thing. As for me? I’ll be rewatching something chaotic and goofy with side romances and way too many sound effects.
No hate—just taste ✨
And hey, respect to the fans who vibed with it! You're stronger than me 😄
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Major casting failure. The FL actress isn't right for the role and ruined it for me
Things I liked1 The ML. he did his part. he tried hard to make it work but it was useless with the useless partner he had. I hope I see him in other series where he can shine.
Things I disliked
1 The lack of chemistry. Something was off and it never felt like they were in love. He probably was, she certainly wasn't. She gave the impression that he was lucky to have her and we were lucky to watch her destroy a love story.
Things I hated
1 The casting of the FL. The actress didn't even try to make us believe she was in love. No warmth, no humor, no tenderness and certainly not any chemistry with the ML. The people who cast her for the role should be fired. If she's not capable to convey love and warmth she has nothing to do in a romance series. Don't make me incest my hours on something you know it won't give me satisfaction because you chose a person for the role who can't act. It's an insult to the viewer. First and last time I've watched that actress.
2 The line about leave to men to take the initiative about the future. What the hack was that? Who wrote that dreadful line?
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just alright
i absolutely LOVED WAY in this drama. he did so good. his eyes are so expressive, and he looks so good crying 😭(recommend 值得爱 if you want to see him cry more).the FML on the other hand…tbh i can definitely live without kiss scenes, it’s just really disappointing. especially when the title is “passionately in love”. “passionately in love” but every time theres an intimate scene the FML looks like she’d rather be somewhere else lol.
again, nothing insane, but not horrible either.
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cutest chemistry, beautiful love but editing/direction could've been better
this is easily one of the cutest cdramas of the year but some people aren't ready for that conversation. If fake kisses and or lack of them bothers you, may be skip this one.i might agree with some stuff about it but one thing i won't is that the chemistry is ''bad'' nah i call bs, the chemistry here is the STRONGEST and most ADORABLE, and you can really feel it when you get past your hate for FL actress. (even though nothing is fs that no kissing was her choice or of her agency)
you can especially understand it when you realize LHC is playing XZ's role perfectly, XZ is meant to be cold,awkward and stoic. Why she is that way is explained clearly in the last few episodes, she becomes apathetic to the point she couldn't even cry. There is this entire episodes where she battles through it and finally lets her emotions out. she builds a wall around herself when she's with new people and doesn't emotionally involve herself with them, but with people she is close with, she jokes around, smiles and laugh, including after she got together with the ML.
moreover, for me personally? i see the love on her face and in her eyes. The birthday gift she set up for him, the heartfelt comments she wrote to him about the grabbing the last rose on earth for him, the letter after their break up where she said she would always love him, and before dating, when she challenged that guy to race her so he would apologize to the ML for bad mouthing him, i can go on but yeah. Her love is there, not outright loud or anything sure i agree but everyone's way of loving is different and i think how XZ does it is cute.
what i mean to say is, yes she seemed distant and stiff in the start of the show, but it gradually goes away as they get closer and closer together, duh you don't make lovely eyes and smiles at someone you jst met and dont like. LHC is a wonderful actress, with better directing during super romantic scenes and a bit more experience, she can nail it!
CLZ is an amazing male lead, cute, adorable and whipped. The ring idea was the most creative proposal scene i have seen in a cdrama yet! wang anyu did a great job in this!! i will be checking more of his work haha
I do have to say, as much as i love it, it got particularly good in the last few episodes, or well, after they started dating in university reason being the hateful comments kinda killed the fun for me in the beginning tbh, but glad i stuck around.
some things i didn't like were well,
1)the fake kisses could've been handled better
2)their romantic scenes were cute, but there was this lack of skinship, LHC only does not do kiss scenes from her previous role is ''derailment'' she has done forehead kisses, hand holding and cheek kisses, i mean some were def here but i would've loved more!
3)some things didn't make sense to me, his past, what hes doing rn yknow his terms of study and career, and why they broke up before uni.
but all in all i love this series solid, 8/10.
dont listen to the comments, go for it!!
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I'm loving Liu Haocun!
Be Passionately in Love is a great drama! I am honestly amazed how a drama could be about a passionate love without the kissing scenes, and it still gives you butterflies!The drama is really great, you'll be hooked in the first episodes. The ML thought the FL liked him because she has her ways of getting close to him. It's so hilarious to see his reactions after realizing she wasn't actually interested about him but about his mother. Lol.
I've watched Liu Haocun's dramas for a while now and I have deep respect for her as an actress. I hope she keeps at it. Skipping kissing scenes in her dramas is really, deeply, admirable.
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It is amazing
A perfect drama that shows reality in romance. The FL did a perfect job in acting innocent and unbothered. I had watched her previous dramas where her roles were cheerful and different. This drama showcased her like an innocent girl. As expected the ML did a wonderful job who was head over heels for her. I suggest people should watch this drama though it tests your patience in between .Was this review helpful to you?
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Where the f*** is the plot?
There is no plot, none at all. It just feels like a bunch of random scenes put together, but nothing is going on.The way the main characters meet? Dumb.
The way they end up at the same villa? Makes no sense. Why are they there? What is the point? There is none.
The FL's motivationg to getting closer to the ML? Ridiculous. She becomes obsessed with meeting his mother because... she has the same voice as hers? Really?
I like the lead actors, but this was such a waste... Too low-paced. Too pointless. Too boring.
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Boring Plot
The drama felt like it had no real core conflict. Everything was way too light, and any problems that did come up were resolved far too quickly. The plot was honestly boring, which is a shame because the cast was great and their acting was solid. The casting choices were spot-on, but the storyline just didn’t deliver. It’s a no for me.Was this review helpful to you?
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Eu AMEI mesmo que não tenha bjs explícitos
Eu particularmente amei do começo ao fim, a história, a construção, o fato dele se apaixonar primeiro e ser sempre proativo em relação a ela, do cuidado e do respeito. Até as cenas de ciúmes por parte dele não foram tóxicas e nem chatas, mas extremamente fofas.Sei que os beijos foram tampados e escondidos ao máximo, mas isso não exclui em NADA a química que os atores passaram e também da paixão da história. O prota tava tão apaixonado que eu me apaixonei por ele (esse ator tem um pedacinho do meu coração), mas sem passar pano por gostar da atuação dele e da risada, eu acredito que os protas entregaram muito e não foi pouco.
O fato dele receber o amor da família e amigos da família dela também foi muito lindo de se ver, até o perdão ao pai por amor a ela, ele concedeu. Então, eu não consigo, se tem homem apaixonado e 100% fiel e sincero, ganha meu coração. Acredito que é um dos meus c-dramas favoritos, pois adoro um romance sem complicações e demoras pra se ajustar, gosto quando o amor é limpo, puro, sincero e flui naturalmente pelo fato de sentimento ser mais importante que conflitos bestas. É isso!!
E pra finalizar esse poema né? Que eu achei de uma delicadeza sem fim e eu concordo, o amor é resiliente e encontra força na vulnerabilidade. O amor é paciente, o amor é bondoso, o amor não dá espaço pro orgulho e nem pro desrespeito. Bem como diz em 1 Coríntios 13. Não há Fruto do Espírito mais lindo do que o amor. Deixarei a citação abaixo, pois merece ser compartilhada, mesmo se alguém não for assistir mas olhar resenhas pra se decidir:
O amor é quando você está cansado, vendo essa pessoa ao seu lado.
Você se atreve a olhar para trás, ousa cortar os espinhos sob os pés
e ousa em meio à tempestade e ao estresse, imaginar o futuro.
O amor está sempre mudando, como nuvens.
Tenho ondas surgindo dentro de mim.
O amor é uma história sem fim.
Nós caminhamos juntos para o futuro do futuro.
Amei!!!!! ✨
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