Exclusive Fairytale (2023)

I actually enjoyed this show more than I expected. I was reluctant to watch this at first, because of how Miao Yi looks so much like Ariel Lin, who I forever have pigeon-holed in her “It Started With a Kiss” character of a dull-witted female chasing genius male, which this drama is almost akin of. Although Xiao Tu is similar to Xiang Qin from ISWAK on that front, she does not throw herself needlessly at Ling Chao, and has her own adorable charm. And though he appears aloof at most times, Ling Chao is unlike Zhi Shu and has a soft heart for his childhood friend.

The drama is mostly light-hearted, but it has its emotional moments, like when Ling Chao is dealing with his absentee father or when Juan Juan was coping with her relationship woes. But the gang of misfits provided comic relief, and Miao Yi certainly proved herself to be a natural. While there are some cringe moments, it is easy to overlook them. I love how this drama does not take itself seriously, and it is such a fun watch.

Read More

A very fresh and bubbly wholesome funny rom-com

I really love this series, it really brings me comfort. I liked the pacing, the story and the acting. I think it's a childhood friends to lovers trope done right.
I'm a fan of Jun in Seventeen so i was really delighted to see how well he did in this work.
Despite a few lil plot points (a certain breakup of side characters lol), the story is good and the plot really holds well. As a big fan of cute cliché rom-coms, this was really up to my standards.
Bonus points for the use of my favorite trope lol : the one where FL looks at something and says omg it's so pretty and ML says yeah it's so pretty but while looking at her instead hihi

Read More

Très cute & sweet romance between 2 childhood sweetheart.

PLOT: We follow the evolution of the relationship and feelings between 2 inseparable childhood friends, from high school to university, then into the professional world.

PROS:
+ the tone is light, with tenderness and humor. The evolution of adolescents' feelings and thoughts is realistic and well told.
+ The actors are very convincing, talented, and bring endearing characters to life.
+ There is no great villain, it is quite human and realistic.
+ The narration is dynamic, the OSTs pleasant and the framing is neat.

CONS:
- It's a bit of a "fairy tale" where everything goes well, with the cliché of the ML being cold and smart, while the FL is much less intelligent, but cheerful, optimistic and warm.
=> Why do the screenwriters always make the ML, the most intelligent, who helps the “miserable” FL in her studies, and NOT THE REVERSE? Is this the message they want to convey? Girls don't have to be smart, they just have to have a good heart?
- All non-romance aspects are treated quickly and superficially (learning, training, integration and professional rivalries, etc.) to accentuate the fluffy and sweet side.

=> a comforting and sweet series, to watch during the long winter evenings.

**********************************************************************************
PLOT: On suit l'évolution de la relation et des sentiments entre 2 amis d'enfance inséparables, du lycée à l'université, puis dans le monde professionnel.

PROS:
+ le ton est léger, avec tendresse et humour. L'évolution des sentiments et des pensées des adolescents est réaliste, bien racontée.
+ Les acteurs sont très convaincants, talentueux, et donnent vie à des personnages attachants.
+ Il n'y a pas de great villain, c'est assez humain et réaliste.
+ La narration est dynamique, les OST agréables et les cadrages sont nets.

CONS:
- C'est un peu "conte de fées" où tout se passe bien, avec le cliché du ML cold et smart, tandis que la FL est beaucoup moins intelligente, mais enjouée, optimiste et chaleureuse.
=> Pourquoi les scénaristes font toujours du ML, le plus intelligent, qui aide la "misérable" FL dans ses études, et PAS L'INVERSE ? C'est le message qu'ils veulent transmettre ? Les filles n'ont pas besoin d'être malignes, elles doivent juste avoir bon coeur ?
- Tous les aspects non-romance sont traités rapidement et superficiellement (enseignement, insertion et rivalités professionnelles, etc.) pour accentuer le côté fluffy et sweet.

=> une série réconfortante et douce, à regarder durant les longues soirées d'hiver.

Read More

good for laid-back days

I picked this up right after watching When I Fly Towards You and I’m happy it shares almost the exact same feel and vibe. It’s the typical childhood friends-to-lovers story with the added spice of the uniqueness of their characters and setting. It’s steady-paced, relaxed, with just the right amount of conflict that gives it the added drama but not so much stress that I’d be tempted to drop it.

It’s so bittersweet to have it end. These shows make me want more of its kind and give me an identity crisis after because I suddenly don’t know what to do with my life after finishing it. Would recommend and would rewatch!!

Read More

Honestly adored this

I took my time starting this as I’m not a Carat, and I often drop high school dramas once one or both leads becomes intolerable.

Imagine my surprise when I discovered this light-hearted, hilarious gem that perfectly matches my sense of humour and preferred stress and misunderstanding levels (low). The usual one dimensional side characters had their own depth and quirks, and the leads nailed the brief. Everything from the funny music to the breaking the 4th wall moments were great. The writing is way above what I usually see in similar shows. I never thought a teacher character would be one of my favourites.

Even though it’s been a little while since I finished this, one of my housemates is watching it for the first time right now and he’s laughing his head off, so it reminded me to write this review. Honestly, it’s not perfect but close enough; it certainly deserves way more than the 8.4 it’s currently on.

Read More

Exclusive Jun ...

Yum.
That man is just scrumptious; they should've used his real voice.

What was with the makeup though?
In some scenes he was so ghostly pale and it threw me off.

He's a great kisser and has good eye emoting.

I'd like to see him with a better story/more mature role.

You can tell who was the star to me here ; )

On with the rest.

Not a fan of the FL character overall.

Why were so many men infatuated with her?

Why was she unable to defend her self against the delivery guy?

The writers spent time building up how strong of a female she supposedly was, learned taekwondo, etc.

She dressed very boyish and often sat too relaxed, legs spread open.

Her mud colored overalls were not attractive at all, none of her clothes really were.

Her friend stayed dressing cute (her sense of style was about the only thing that character had going for her).

FL was beyond slow with recognizing the ML liked her, she irked me.

She seemed cockeyed a lot in this one too, her look was throwing me off.

Not a big supporter of the second couple.

The male yes, the female no.

Her fangirling character was ridiculous.

I loved that both parents supported their children being together, that was a refreshing take.

The ML father's story was absolutely preposterous and absurd.

What was the point of him abandoning/ignoring his son all those years when he was in contact with the mother and sending money home?

Some parts did not flow well or mesh together cohesively.

The biggest take away was the eye candy, especially the ML.

He was served on a pale, glowing platter but was delectable all the same.

*sigh* his kisses were on point times ten ..

Read More

Surprisingly, my score is high even tho there's ZERO of my tropes in here.

This is my second Miao Yi's drama and I swear she's so cute and funny, this type of character fits her really well. The male lead is really good too. But what makes this a 9+ star drama is the involving and tender story of two childhood best friend, that has so much intimacy and care about each other in ways that no one understand, but also pick on each other and have fights like sibling.

The way the writers build this friendship into a romantic relationship is really soft, I was giggling through all the episodes.

This is definitely a must-watch if you are into cliché and cute dramas, even if this isn't your favorite trope.

Didn't like the SLs.

Read More

"EXCLUSIVE FAIRYTALE" is a must-watch romantic drama. I

best drama , storyline, cast and everything is perfect in this series ????
What sets "Exclusive fairytale" apart from other school dramas is its ability to capture the innocence and sweetness of youth. It is a heartwarming and uplifting drama that reminds viewers of the beauty of young love and the importance of cherishing every moment. successfully combines elements of romance, friendship, and personal growth, creating a captivating and memorable viewing experience. Whether you are a fan of school dramas or not, this drama is guaranteed you with a warm and fuzzy feeling.

Read More

It's SO CUTEEEE ESPECIALLY JUN

MY MAN KILLED IT IN HIS ACTING CAREERS he is You are so beautiful, handsome, pretty, elegant, breathtaking, gorgeous, attractive, charming, heavenly, stunning, exquisite, cute, magnificent, divine, alluring, pleasing, lovely, delightful, appealing, engaging, winsome, ravishing, gorgeous, glamorous, irresistible, bewitching, beguiling, graceful, elegant, exquisite, aesthetic, magnificent, hot, sexy, foxy, tasty, divine, beddable, pulchritudinous, dazzling, fascinating, fine, good looking, graceful, grand, splendid, superb, wonderful, sublime , statuesque, ravishing, radiant, ideal, nice, excellent, enticing, classy, admirable, fancy, angelic, beauteous, luscious, fetching, adoring, adorable, scrunkly, embellishing, flawless, perfect, personable, desirable, seductive, snazzy, strikingshowstopping, glossy, eye catching, fabulous, prime, top notch, sensational, premium, tempting, magnetic, captivating, prepossessing, bright, my light, curvaceous, dollish, tantalizing, enchanting, pleasant, flamboyant, glorious, spectacular, fantastic, dandy, hunky, jaw dropping, droolable, rapturous, blissful, sumptuous, luxurious, palatial, swanky, extravagant, extraordinary, out of this world, well formed, superb and refined attractive, pretty, handsome, good-looking, nice-looking, pleasing, alluring, prepossessing, as pretty as a picture, lovely, charming, delightful, appealing, engaging, winsome, ravishing, gorgeous, heavenly, stunning, arresting, glamorous, irresistible, bewitching, beguiling, graceful, elegant, exquisite, aesthetic, artistic, decorative, magnificent, bonny, hot, tasty, divine, knockout, drop-dead gorgeous, fanciable, beddable, easy on the eye, fit smashing, cute, foxy, beautiful, spunky, beauteous, comely fair, sightly, pulchritudinous ......

Read More