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Sorry to disappoint but if you’re expecting a I love this series review this is probably not it. I was disappointed with a few things so I’m going to start out with them first:The random character growth for FL. The way how this was directed at first it seem like she was described as someone weak, an artist type who can’t fight back and now she randomly has a great memory and remembers things when she deals with the business issue. Being brave for the man you love is a given so I’ll let that one slide, but I can’t get over her thinking it was a brave and smart idea to chase the man in black. Thus, in turn, gets locked up in a food truck and wimpy cries for help when she was just so brave all sudden. I don’t know if it was the actress's fault or the way how it was directed.
The sudden cliffhangers or should I say the exposure of ML mystery past or the random agreement to decide to get married to mean girl.
FL random drunken episode and acted cute. Sorry, it was a great scene for ML to kick ass but why did she need to be drunk?
Probably the only thing I like was the ML, his character seems to be steady and well-defined. Of course, he is hot but that not saving the series. I think this series has potential, it really does but the way how the plots and twists were played out was just so random and weird, at least for me. FL didn’t have a well-defined character making it hard to follow at times. I think she does a good job at acting, but they just need to define her character a bit more. If anyone has any recommended movies or series she has done that way better let me know. I am willing to check them out.
Rating 4/10, probably won’t rewatch since I forward through a lot. There are a lot of cute scenes that you can just find on youtube but watching the entire series, is not worth it. There's not much chemistry so you’re not really losing out.
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Definitely an Enemies to Lovers Trope
Overall, it's a really well made Cdrama. I loved the actors and their acting. Everyone's acting was immaculate; I could really sense and feel what they are feeling. The ML and FL start off basically as enemies or just hating each other, but then end up loving each other. The storyline is also unique, not like your typical boss and employee relationship. The music in this Cdrama was pretty good, although it wasn't my cup of tea. This Cdrama is a must watch. Would I rewatch this Cdrama? Yes, I 100% will.Was this review helpful to you?
Little bit slow and emotional drama
Good part of the drama the story didn't extend the story too much about particular incident . chemistry between the leads were amazing.I thought the twins will be connected at the end but ....(watch the drama for the but). It was totally emotional drama . Other pairs were also cute but they didn't have much love story especially about the second leads .
Sacrificed love for friend but nobody knew about this only viewers . So felt bad for the character who sacrificed but nobody knew about this.
I love the drama . The drama had story but it was little bit slow and emotional . Who likes to watch love story may be like this drama .
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A Highly Recommended Drama
The drama starts with intense scenes played out in Italy. Yan Xing Cheng is on a mission to regain his mother's rightful place in the Zhuang family back in China. And to help him, he has gotten Shen Man Ning to replace Zhuang Xin Yan (who died in a car accident) as his fiance, as Man Ning looks exactly like Xin Yan, Hence, the plot begins....... The relationship between the two did not start out well as Man Ning is thrown into a role unknown to her in the takeover of LH Group. This occasionally frustrates Xing Cheng who is so focused in getting his plans done right.However, as Xing Cheng guides and grooms her, her confidence grows and in turn Xing Cheng's feelings for her also grows. This pairing of Xing Cheng and Man Ning is mind-blowing natural and totally believable. Their body language, when it comes to love gets you hot and flushed and this is consistently found throughout the drama. I found the lead actor handsome, sultry and cool in every way, and the female Man Ning character beautiful, bold and forward, which is refreshing to watch.
The OST, the songs are still lingering in my head. The lyrics matched scenes and moods really well. It was also a nice change to see a triangle love relationship going on for the 2nd leads. Lots and lots of other interesting characters to be found in this drama and every role was very well acted out. A talented cast indeed.
As for the story, not perfect, but good. The mystery that lingers, makes one glued to every episode. There were many twists in the plots and I found them all done tastefully and necessary to keep the audience on their toes. The director did a good job in building the pace as the truth un-veils. And he kept pushing to the very end... which kept me interested and satisfied with the show.
What more can I say, except to watch it with an open mind to reap it's full value.
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If you want to be entertained, it's entertaining
==Breakdown==Background plot - 45%
Romance - 45%
Misc comedy - 10%
Background plot - Fine
Romantic chemistry - Excellent
Misc comedy - Good
Production value - Not the best
Here's what you need to know:
1. The story is ridiculous with lots of plot holes and silly deus ex machina resolutions, but also keeps you guessing. It follows tropes and then subverts those tropes. If you don't mind non-sensical plot points, then this might be for you. I gave the story a generous 7 star rating because the characters' choices surprised me several times (in a good way)
2. The best part of the show is the ML. He gets progressively better with each episode and the drama is honestly worth watching just for him. Like other reviewers have said, he's consistent for the whole show.
3. The FMC will frustrate you, but she's not terrible. The actress did the best job possible with the script. That said, she was a bit of a doormat which made me sad. I didn't need her to be badass or whatever, but early on it would've been good for her to have a better reason for falling for the MMC and some self-awareness around how problematic he is. Like, fall for him, sure. But have her question how bonkers it is to fall for a guy like him.
4. You can FastForward all the scenes with the FMC's best friend, they are filler and mind-numbingly boring.
Overall, very entertaining.
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Despite some negative comments...just watch it...
I just finished watching all the episodes, although I had serious doubts whether to start at all, and all because of these negative opinions. And I have to say I'm surprised that this drama got me hooked!Despite the fact that there were a lot of gaps in the plot, some threads were not fully understood or unnecessary, some scenes were funny instead of serious, e.g. the general meeting of the supervisory board, where instead of serious conversations there was a verbal battle and even fist fights ... it looked good to me All right.
I especially liked the main lead couple, which went from disagreement and hostility to learning to love and had some really nice scenes together, very well captured by the cameraman, especially those scenes with the main leads. I also understood that YXC's main inheritance lead had been traumatized and had to fight for survival, therefore the feelings of love were unknown to him. He was driven by a desire for revenge and did not allow the thought of giving love to another person. It is hardly surprising that when he realized that Shen Man Ning was starting to be important in his life, he defended himself against this feeling. He wants to get the job done, but he also doesn't want the girl to get hurt. Twice he rejects her in a terrible way and here is a big credit to SMN's determination to fight for their love. From an intelligent, talented, quiet, weak, calm girl, she became a strong, fighting for her love girl so determined that she managed to finally catch up with her boyfriend in this love, who finally opened up to love, trusted her and was able to express what he feels for her and together they could overcome obstacles. It was beautiful when, after an attempt to drown, he experienced a kind of catharsis - purification and finally chose to trust his beloved, who surrounded him with her love like a shield, which gave YXC confidence and peace and allowed him to bounce back from the bottom in which he found himself having lost everything (so he thought).
A good ending and a message that true, sincere love can do everything, even if there are falls, and even if they lose material things, they have each other and can support each other and lift each other up.
Cool camera shots, scenery, costumes, it was ok. So don't be guided by your opinion, just see for yourself if it's worth it.
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Simply Put
You all I just want to say that the ML, put everything in to this role, when I say he protrayed every emotion, I was there for everyone of them, from mad, to awe, to jealousy, to love, and sadness.... I will definitely be looking out for other works from him, cause he did that, in this drama..... also I'm not say the other cast member were bad or anything, they had a great cast the FL was consistant all the way through, she did a wonderful job.I'm more of a main couple person, I'm really not into side character relationships because it always seem like they move really fast and the main couple has to go through a struggle, I rather see that struggle, then to see side characters going out to eat, but thats just me.
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It’s nice but few things don’t make sense.
So, the drama is pretty good. The acting of the ML and FL is literally something. the plot is also pretty nice. I like all the plot twists. I like how the ml was complete mystery like, I was very curious about him. the fl also was pretty nice. I love how she takes care of the male lead. The casting is also nice…But few don’t make sense.
1) The FL falls in love with a person who used to choke her whenever he wanted. Like WTH!
That’s also fine to some extent because the male lead also started loving her.
2)Jia Kai tries to take Shen Man Ning’s blood sample and test if her DNA matches Zhuang Cheng An when Man Ning was pretending to be Zhuang Xin Yan. But even if she was Xin Yan herself why the hell would her DNA be matching with her mother’s father?!?!
According to science it’s impossible to match your maternal grandpa ‘s DNA.
3) After being heart broken the second fl gives a chance to the second ml and even falls in love with him like what!
4) the second fl finds ml’s mother but wasn’t the ml himself powerful enough to find his mother?
5) the fl’s best friend falls in love with ml’s frnd, he rejects her many times and suddenly says there is someone who loves you and he’s ml’s other friend. and as he says this, this girl falls for ml’s other friend. Like Why?!
6) the ml’s aunt edited a recording to show that the ml is illegitimate child if his father but the ml finds the recording. how the hell does the ml lead find 17 years old a recording and who the hell recorded it?
other things were good and you should watch. But it can be pretty confusing.
Overall you should watch it!
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Great drama a must watch
Great drama..I loved it at parts and hated it at parts as well. Why ML didn't just tell FL he loved her was beyond me. And at the end I half expected her to say she was pregnant. I like the male leads rough nature at first then he softens up for her.I've got to many questions like why didn't Yan YI's mom ask about her father or her daughter? Or even ask about the fact that her son was in love with her daughters doppelganger? And what's up with the fighter? On the stairwell it looked as if he wanted to tell her he liked her as well but stopped as if on second thought I'll just pass her to be busy?? Or how Shen Manning and Tang Lin's could bury the hatchet so to speak without actually speaking? Or how you can break a car window with your elbow. It unlocking a door by knocking the door kept off? Or Yan YI's remedy for allergies. ALL these questions and NOT enough answers.
But it really shocked me on how Tang Lin's brother is not only the president of not only his company but LH Star as well, when he admitted he was behind the corporate espionage.
Plus wouldn't it be weird to sleep with someone who now has your sisters eyes and looked exactly like her?? It'd make me feel like I was sleeping with my own sister.
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Fan Zhi Xin nailed it again!
After watching hundred+ drama, it makes me feel bored, but with this drama, my excitement watching cdrama came back again. Each episodes wanted me to watch for the next episodes. It gives you feel that you wanted to solve the puzzle that entangled for the Main lead. Though the character of FL's best friend is quite annoying, she acted like a teen-ager not with her age. But of course you can skip those scenes.The OST is repeatedly played in lmany scenes, even sad, happy, main leads moments and for the other couple's moment.
I just thinking how will you fall in love with the same face of your dead sister?
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Wow, the acting! It's simply phenomenal!
I don't usually give reviews but I just HAD to. This drama hooked me from the very first episode. I was looking for something lighthearted and well...this isn't always light-hearted, but my goodness I couldn't stop watching. It had the perfect blend of fluff, romance, angst, mystery, realism, and phenomenal acting.About the acting, Fan Zhixin is a wonderful actor. I have seen him as a 2nd ML in other dramas but he completely blew me away with his flawless portrayal of Yan Xingcheng, a truly lethal man: hot, dangerous when pushed, fiercely protective of his loved ones, and one who is also secretly battling his own trauma while putting on an almost impenetrable mask.
I say "almost impenetrable" because only Shen Manning, played by the wonderful actress Li Mozhi, could break through the ML's carefully constructed mask. The FL is not OP, but she is smart, adaptable, strong, emotionally resilient, and most of all, patient and loving with the ML as he works through his issues. Li Mozhi portrayed the FL beautifully, and I will certainly be looking forward to more works from her.
Together, they make an impressive power couple who, despite some bumps in the road, are able to bravely face everything they encounter with tact and intelligence. The chemistry between the two leads was...wow. Just...wow. There are not many Chinese dramas where I'd say the kiss scenes weren't cringey, but this one is one of them. The kisses were sizzling, sweet, and everything in between. Absolutely immaculate.
The side characters were well fleshed out, lots of character development for all of them, especially Tang Lin. This was so we'll made that by the end, I was even feeling sorry for the villains.
Overall, everything from the cast and production to the styling and OSTs were amazing. Truly one of the best dramas I've seen. I hope the actors get recognition for it, because it's just that good.
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