The Flowers Are Blooming (2021)

In the beginning, the story was engaging.
I mean it's my first time finding a historical drama that has architectural theme.
The story focused on the architecture but also connected to the main leads problem

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The main couple, CLY-LQF, are cute, but their chemistry was weak. FL did a good job with her character, ML's acting felt robotic at some parts, and the kiss scene doesn't look convincing.

The side couples were more interesting, AXL-MYX & HNN-LY. Even with minimum screentime they still had good chemistry.
ZYN was good addition to the story. She didn't have much development, but she's fun to watch. I wish they did better with WS's character. In the whole story he always stood there as the guard, no backstory or whatsoever.

The used of architecture theme was good and very entertaining! There's new things to solve from every project. And the way the friendship grows between the 8 people were heartwarming.

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Music used was okay, it fit the mood. The setting and costumes looks pretty. CGI looks cheap, but it wasn't so bad.

I guess this supposed to be a light hearted drama. And i like fluffy/light-hearted dramas the most. But this one felt bland, especially during halfway of the story.

I started to watch for Fu Yaning and she doesn't disappoint. She did good with her role. I just had a hard time getting used with the dubbed voice.

Overall, some parts of the drama are bad. But if you accept everything as it is, it will probably be an okay drama. If you have a lot of free time or if you are a fan of the actors, go ahead and give it a try!

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One of the most enjoyable drama I've watch this year

The drama was actually fun and entertaining for a drama with low budget (?)
tbh I don't really expect to enjoy this drama that much because it seems that fans wasn't really expecting this drama

Kiki and Huang Shengchi chemistry were good as main leads
Chen Lang Yue was reckless, but she's not over doing it, and seems like a cool yet cute girl even though she's also a lovesick puppy, her relationship with An Xiao Luo are my favorite, as they're actually the princess and maid but they act more like sisters
Li Qing Feng was stiff, but not riggid, a typical tsundere male lead, but still charming
Zhao Yi Ning, I like her a lot in several last episodes, cool girl
Han Niao Niao, I just don't understand why she cried in almost all episodes
Luo Ye, charming boss, he knows how to talk with people
Meng Yuan Xu, I love how he was the shooters for Chen Lang Yue, the clown of the group, him and Luo Ye was my favorite clown
An Xiao Luo, cutest baby protect her at all cost
Wang Sheng, tbh I don't really like how he's just become the guardian, not really in-depth of his character, and mostly become the 7th wheel and the only one without love line
their chemistry as a group was great, idk I really love it even though sometimes it was over the place

well overall this drama is quite charming
as Kiki's fan, I love her in this drama way better than her previous drama

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