Near to perfect
I loved the drama . Every thing was perfect in the drama. But I had more expectations toward the ending part of the drama. I wanted to see their marriage ,then her pregnancy time and then the very last part of the the last episode. Chemistry between the leads were good . I liked the one who played the role of grandfather. Then her and his brother. Their office's friends . Everyone just perfect in the drama. Whenever he jeolous or angry or upset ,he kissed her that was so romantic.I hope they have more drama together . Yes,this drama had so many romantic scenes. Why this drama got finished so early .
It was not that wow one but it had its taste.
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Sweet Romance, Great Chemistry but quite simple
This drama has it‘s main OST sung by Chen Xueran and if you have already watched a couple c-dramas then you know dramas with his OST all have a similar vibe and set up:Around 30-40 Episodes, High Profile Actors, lots of promotion, romance centered with quotable scenes and a smooth but overall simple storyline with a dash of "china-is-the-best" sprinkled on top.
And this drama is exactly that. It’s a nice watch as it has really good chemistry that is worth the build up and unlike many other dramas, in terms of romance, it’s actually *not* anti climatic and instead has a point where the romantic tension boils over.
It’s not outstanding in terms of story besides the romance, which was very sweet and wholesome, given the nice/calm ML and the chairmans-daughter-undercover FL.
If you really like romance with funny moments and steamy kisses then you might enjoy this a lot.
+ The FL can secretly pull strings within the company thanks to nepotism which was refreshing in a way, since she doesn’t have to back down from anyone.
Another plus point for this drama is no parents for majority of the drama, which in my books is always a plus… because when was the last time you saw parents that weren’t annoying in romance centered ones?
Negative Points (slight spoilers):
Overall the main couple is what made me like this drama but everything else will probably not stay in mind for long.
It did have a lot of supporting characters and side plots that came and went without much impact.
The whole Baidu Navigation system versus America‘s GPS was over the top and 2-3x it completely took over for half an episode, which went beyond a lil self praise to full on propaganda… but it’s a Chinese drama so what can I do besides roll my eyes maybe :')
Conclusion:
It’s a smooth but simple drama, without blood-boiling qualities and a truly swoonworthy, sweet ML. It‘s lacks a few ever so annoying tropes, which was nice but it also didn’t replace those so it ended up being a mid-tier drama with (probably) high budget that is nice to look at.
End note: I see dramas are getting bolder by sneaking in a fruity side character… even though he was stereotypical, he was cute.
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JUST TRY IT
story starts with bit of sniff, i needed some time time to understand what happened. But when the story goes to move on, i feel their love for each other, their understanding.I liked the comedy troops in the episodes. Sometimes i think fl is too childish . She easily get angry before conforming things happen. But that doesn't effect their relationship. Next day they like ok got it, that what i liked much.
Let's move on to the jealousy part. In specific episode (i can't tell the ep number 😁) when they got together and he tell her "tell him to go away" I really laugh out loud.
Anyway more ep to go see how thing goes...
You guys who wanted to start this,, start it now. I fully recommend this to everyone. I like it so far till now.
HAPPY WATCHING
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Excellent Chemistry and Fresh, Mature Storyline
"Here we meet again" delivers an exceptional viewing experience, combining excellent chemistry between the leads and a fresh, mature storyline. The male lead, portrayed by Zhang Bin Bin, impresses with his acting and captivating portrayal of the character Xu Yan Shi. The drama also stands out with its well-developed romance and strong female lead, Xiang Yuan. While there are a few areas that could be improved, the overall experience is enjoyable and entertaining.Good things:
Male Lead: Zhang Bin Bin's First-Rate Performance
Zhang Bin Bin's portrayal of Xu Yan Shi is commendable, capturing the character's mature and responsible nature while maintaining a charismatic aura. His expressions, reflecting various emotions, are spot-on, making it easy for viewers to connect with the character.
Chemistry between the Leads: A Mature and Engaging Romance
Unlike dramas with communication gaps, "Here we meet again" features a mature chemistry between the leads. They communicate openly, creating an engaging and intriguing storyline. The romantic moments, especially the intense and long-awaited kissing scene in episode 20, leave a lasting impression on viewers. Both leads display genuine enjoyment in their intimate scenes, setting them apart from the typical surprised reactions seen in other dramas.
Romance: A Delightful and Heartwarming Element
The romance in "Drama Title" is a major highlight. The lead characters' love story unfolds with a perfect blend of intensity and tenderness. The kissing scenes are particularly memorable, leaving the audience with butterflies in their stomachs. Moreover, the mutual and mature portrayal of intimate scenes adds depth to the romance.
Strong and Funny Female Lead
In contrast to typical naive female leads, Xiang Yuan stands out as a strong, mature, and humorous character. Her well-rounded personality adds depth to the storyline and captivates the audience.
Admirable Camera Work and Cinematography
The drama's camera work and cinematography are praiseworthy, enhancing the overall viewing experience. Certain scenes are captivatingly captured, making them enjoyable to watch.
Things that could be improved:
Pacing in the Early Episodes
In the initial episodes, there were some unnecessary and dragging parts. While character development is essential, the writers could have trimmed certain portions to maintain a more engaging pace.
A More Satisfying Ending
The drama could have ended on a more delightful note by providing a quick glimpse of the leads' marriage, their journey to parenthood, and the bonding between Xu Yan Shi and his younger brother. These elements, which were underutilized, could have added to the overall satisfaction of the audience.
Conclusion:
"Drama Title" delivers an excellent package with its outstanding chemistry, fresh and mature storyline, and remarkable performances. Zhang Bin Bin's portrayal of Xu Yan Shi stands out as a major highlight, alongside the strong chemistry between the leads. The romance and well-rounded characters make the drama a joy to watch.
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cute
Nice drama, very fluffy, and little to no angst, and if there was any it got resolved quickly. The leads don't officially get together until episode 20 but technically they're together from the start because the chemistry and everything is there. I'm a fan of the FL I've watched her in a few other dramas so I knew what to expect and she didn't disappoint. I enjoy watching her dramas because she doesn't ever play a weak mild-mannered FL that you typically see in C-dramas. I think this was the first drama I've watched with the ML and he isn't bad I just wish he could give more facial expressions. The leads had a very healthy relationship.Was this review helpful to you?
Electrifying leads, with similar plot to You Are My Glory
As other comments pointed out, the plot has many similarities to You Are My Glory. You have an established FL with a cold-at-first ML that's aiming to become a scientist/researcher. The plot is a bit underwhelming but don't let this deter you - it's rare to have a high-budget modern drama with great leads, amazing chemistry and an easy to digest plot without a billion cliches and angsty moments.I'll start with the pros, and why you should watch it.
1) Characters. The leads are amazing. It's rare to find such great chemistry, good-looking leads and such a healthy relationship. There really isn't any notable love triangles, the characters start devoted to one another and remain devoted throughout the whole drama. One minor "break" in their relationship close to end (approximately 1 ep in length) but really not a big deal. Kisses are intense. Janice and Vin fit perfectly in their roles. Janice's character was so endearing and character growth was really well-written. Side characters are good too, although the second couple was really an afterthought, with no real development - whatever, I'm not here for them haha. Main couple didn't have too much drama - was healthy overall and they always talked whenever they were upset so issues were promptly discussed.
2) Plot. The plot is solid. Nothing to write home about but for a modern drama, it's well worth watching. No angsty moments, no cancer scares and no mindmelting love triangle.
3) OST is solid. A couple nice songs (notably the ballads).
4) Good budget. You get the real voices from the actors (very limited dubbing) and you get to see the cities of Shanghai and Xi'an. As a modern drama, I think it's so important to get the vibe of the city right.
Cons. There aren't really any notable cons, but I'll point out some things that could've been done better.
1) Needs some more "high" and "low" moments. Since the main couples were well-written, there really weren't many highs or lows in the drama. I never found myself thinking: "wow this is so swoonworthy". No tears either. There was a lot of missed opportunities during some pivotal moments where the writers could have had the main characters show a bit more emotion (so the viewers can empathize).
2) Plot starts off exciting but plateaus. The latter half of the drama was noticeably weaker once the couples got together. Since they have such a healthy relationship, I guess there really wasn't much to write about so they made the main couple do long distance, so was a bit underwhelming. The last few episodes were also extremely rushed with choppy editing (what even happened?!?!)
3) A bit too much advertising. So much advertising... and it culminates in being a giant advertisement for China's Beidou (GPS) navigating system. Almost like the show's whole theme is dedicating yourself to being a government researcher. This really took precedence over anything else (family, relationship, even the FL's hundred-million dollar company).
Overall, worth watching for the leads alone. The main leads are just eye-candy. With the solid budget, viewers get a real taste of Shanghai/Xi'an. For a modern drama, plot isn't anything revolutionary but solid, backed by generally down to earth characters.
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Comedic but too long for a rom com
SO MANY PLOT HOLES. I’m unsure whether this is due to translation or editing.How i sat through 32 episodes of this drama is beyond me. I can’t say it is all bad - there were moments I laughed out loud (though I’m not sure if it’s because I’ve just given in and extremely lowered my expectations). The side actors (the colleagues) have A LOT of room for improvement, their acting felt very 2000 dramas.
I started this drama expecting it to bring mature and healthy adult relationships, BOY THE REVIEWS ARE LYING. These two are high on the immature leads!! Sure in terms of business they were smart, and realistic (someone said that the leads are over the top geniuses and more similar to real people in the workforce, which I agree.) but in their romantic relationship GAH, HOW MANY TIMES DID I YELL “COMMUNICATE! WITH! EACH! OTHER!”.
Their whole relationship they take turns making their own assumptions, throw a tantrum, argue with each other but NEVER address the problem, then he’ll wrist grab her and kiss. Repeat for 15 episodes.
This had so much potential had they chosen a specific trope to focus and build on, they could’ve done rich girl x poor guy (he isn’t even that poor anymore but they keep mentioning it?), the boss FL x employee ML, reunited high school sweethearts, and soo many more. instead they combined all these tropes and lots more other tropes altogether, which resulted in unfleshed storylines - the FL’s relationship with her mother didn’t get explored, nor did the ML’s relationship with his father, the ML’s main personality trait was his love for space and this was squeezed and shoved at us in the last two episodes, the girl is somehow a famous streamer (???) and this was mentioned in eps 1 and eps 32????
I have to say the writing, directing and editing is very very poor. This would've been better if it was 24-28 episode.
But if you can overlook the illogical plot, office politics and bad side acting, the main leads were funny, had good chemistry and carried the comedy well.
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Not worth the watch..
Their are plenty of slow, boring, non-romantic, non-comedic melodramas out there and ‘Here we meet again’ is no different. This is an absolute bore with too much psycho bs. Unless you like work melodramas with an occasional phone call that allow them to assign romance as a genre, don’t bother. The young ladies will like this drama, the FL is given complete control over the drama with the ML by episode 21 having small cameos to fake a romance.Genre: work melodrama, strong FL, for women only.
Don’t get me wrong please, the only reason I made it to episode 27 was due to the acting of the leads and some of the supporting cast, The so-called story and the way it festooned along, ever sloping downward was just absolute shit. I really hate saying that it was, but it was. I didn’t pay to watch the ML and FL separated on New Years. Meeting up with the people they work with and calling one another and placing the phone on the table so they can pretend to be together while uplifting music is playing in the background with everyone smiling. What was that for? Then to go to their respective homes separately, she with grandpa and he with his little brother. Why does the genre say, ‘Romantic Comedy?’ The synopsis did not say ‘before the happy ending, you must endure 31 episodes of absolute shit before we will give you what you want. I did not pay you to be lied too. If you can’t put out a good product, get out of the market. I’ll remind you again what I paid for.
Genre: Romance, Comedy as listed on Viki
Go take you push-pull psycho babble and stick it up your ass.
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MUST WATCH!! PERFECT 10/10 ADDICTING SHOW
At first I thought it was a basic cheesy rich CEO Cdrama, but it really isn't. I cannot describe the feeling but watching this show made me really joyful and I binge watched 15 episodes a day and finished it in 3 days.The Male lead is FINALLY A GREEN FLAG!! He's not one of those selfish rude and cold characters, he cares for the people around him and he has a good morale, he is my perfect type of what to look in for a lover.
The Female lead is NOT NAIVE, she is bold yes. But she is also a little sly and really smart, her backstory is relatable to many but yet she is very understanding and grateful for all she has and doesn't use people for her own advantage.
As the chemistry is great between the 2 main characters, the other characters make the show even more interesting to watch. AND I FINALLY DON'T HAVE TO WAIT A DAY BECAUSE IM MAD AT MISUNDERSTANDINGS BECAUSE WORRY NOT THIS DRAMA DOES NOT HAVE MANY MISUNDERSTANDINGS!! It is smooth going and quick paced, it is not a hard watch except it's a super easy watch. It makes you relax and laugh, 10/10 DEF RECCOMEND!!
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Here We Meet Again: My Two Cents (and a Few Eye-Rolls)
Just a friendly heads-up: This review is purely based on my personal views and preferences. Don't let my ramblings sway your decision to dive into this drama or run for the hills!The Story: Déjà Vu, But Make It Corporate
So, picture this: our usual suspects: two childhood sweethearts, separated by time, only to be shoved back together by the universe (or, you know, "fate/destiny," if you're feeling dramatic). But here's the twist! Instead of a classic rom-com reunion, they're thrown into the corporate octagon, battling it out over a company. One's trying to save her grandpa's legacy, and the other's trying not to drown with the very same company.
Initially, they're like two magnets with the wrong poles facing each other, trying their absolute best to stay miles apart. But, surprise, surprise! They eventually realize they're actually fighting on the same team, just from different corners of the ring. As for the side stories? Honestly, my brain decided to fast-forward through most of them. My attention span has its limits, especially when the main course is already giving me heartburn.
The Cast: Hello, New Obsession!
Okay, so "Here We Meet Again" might not have shattered my personal Top 30 drama list, but it did something far more significant: it introduced me to a new actor Vin Zhang who has officially waltzed his way onto my "All-Time Favorites" roster. And let me tell you, this isn't just about talent (though he's got loads of it!). We need to talk about the visuals. Yes at my age I do fangirl sometimes and giggle at the sight of abs.Sue me
But wait, there's another MVP in this drama. The most memorable character by far was the FL's Grandfather, the Chairman. This man was a comedic gold mine! He single-handedly made this drama enjoyable, providing all the laughs we desperately needed when everything else was, well, chaoting. He was charming, quick-witted, slick, and honestly, didn't take anything too seriously. I'm convinced he's a veteran in the industry because he was truly the unsung hero.
And can we talk about the FL? I'm a sucker for a strong female lead with a "can-do" attitude, someone who isn't afraid to tackle challenges head-on. And she delivered on that front! Sure, the writers couldn't resist throwing in the usual angst and some truly eye-roll-inducing lines, but at least her relationship with her grandpa was fantastic. She was fearless around him, and you could genuinely feel the immense love he had for her. That dynamic was a breath of fresh air!
Overall: A would-have been nice Rollercoaster That Went Off-Track
This story had so much potential, but it felt like it fell into the hands of writers who were, shall we say, a bit...scattered. They were all over the place! The drama started out a bit wonky, then hit a sweet spot in the middle where it became genuinely enjoyable. But then, boom, they veered wildly off course in the final stretch. I lost count of how many times I found myself rolling my eyes so hard, I practically saw my brain.
It genuinely devolved into a worse version of "You Are My Glory" (You know the CCP dialogue inserts )which was the ultimate sin: And at that point, the whole drama just went south. Way, way south. Like, south of nowhere.
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Loved the fire chemistry and kisses .. I love romance
I was waiting for this, but somehow wasn't feeling like it was interesting enough so i left it in my plan to watch *that's being shelved for life in my books*, but after a month or so I watched like two episodes and then put it on hold, but somehow I still wanted to watch it so i left it in currently watching. I came back a few times and never continued, but i eventually give in, i initially thought it wouldn't be as interesting or the romance wouldn't be what i expected, boy was i wrong hahaha... the romance was great, the kisses was amazing and the chemistry was fire.. sweet ost's too.Definitely don't regret watching it, and I'll recommend if you love romance. The story was nice, the chemistry was great, the romance was sweet, the family relationship with the FL, her brother and grandpa was great, and the ML's friends were the best. they had some great coworkers too.
I left feeling content and pleased. I've always loved Bin Bin and Janice's works but i wasn't sure what to expect with romance since this is the first time I'm watching a main role of hers since she got married, but... the chemistry she had with Bin Bin was amazing, don't talk about their kisses.. *me blushing* haha
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The drama itself is very enjoyable to watch. The biggest highlight is the relationship of the main couple - Xiang Yuan and Xu Yan Shi - because, in my opinion, it’s what saved this series. I really enjoyed watching their relationship and the rekindling of their love. They were able to communicate with each other, support one another, and be a huge source of strength for each other. At the same time, I appreciated the moment when she set a boundary so that he wouldn’t sacrifice his dreams for her. I do think the brief breakup was unnecessary, but I treated it more as a short-lived conflict, and fortunately it wasn’t blown out of proportion with any serious attempt to enter a marriage with Feng Jun to save the company. They had wonderful chemistry and plenty of tasteful HOT scenes. It was simply easy to root for them from beginning to end.In contrast, there’s the second main couple - Gao Leng and Chen Shu. I couldn’t root for them at all; in fact, it was quite the opposite - I didn’t want them to end up together. I didn’t feel any love between them, let alone chemistry. It was painful to watch scene after scene where Gao Leng tried so hard for her, while she kept treating him like a kid, completely failing to appreciate him in any way. That said, Gao Leng himself was a wonderful character, and I really wanted him to find happiness and someone who would truly value him, instead of trying to force him to change.
As for the company-related storyline, I had mixed feelings throughout the series. Sometimes I found it interesting and engaging, and other times I was bored and wished that part could be cut from the episode entirely. The constant obstacles thrown in their way - which were always eventually resolved - became tiring over time. On top of that, one DongHe-related issue was never fully explained. Several “employees” were plotting against the company during its potential downfall, and then they simply didn’t show up at the meeting afterward. What happened to them? It left a noticeable gap. That said, the employees themselves deserve praise - especially those from Velin, mainly from their department (with two exceptions). They were all wonderful. The same goes for Xu Yan Shi’s college friends (with one exception). Among the less obvious standout characters, I’d also highlight Li Yong Biao, whose personality completely won me over - I smiled when he was invited by the employees to celebrate at the end - and Ying Yin Yin. She annoyed me a bit at first, but her silliness also made me laugh, and eventually that was all that remained, so I grew quite fond of her.
Now let’s move on to the segment about annoying characters - and therefore the longest one, even though I’ll still skip some. Let’s start with the worst:
→Feng Jun was the most infuriating of them all. I honestly couldn’t stand seeing his face on screen, I swear. He ran off abroad, practically destroying his friends’ lives in the process, and showed not a shred of concern. Worst of all, by the end of the series he never faced consequences for the crime he committed - the one the male lead was blamed for. Then he comes back and relentlessly pursues the female lead, who has zero interest in him. He cheated in a competition, preventing her from winning, and still thought he was the better choice for her and could give her a better life. An absolute snowman.
→Chairwoman Li Qin and her lover Yang Ping Shan. She, in particular, drove me up the wall. I honestly don’t understand how the female lead’s grandfather managed to stay uninvolved in the company for so many years without noticing her schemes and fraud - but that’s something we’ll never get an answer to. Still, nothing gave me more satisfaction than watching her “clever” plans collapse like a house of cards. Her arrest at the end was the cherry on top.
→Li Chi. This is where my feelings become mixed. On one hand, he did help in the end, but earlier he was plotting against them - something that the characters seemed to conveniently forget. There’s also the issue of the secret photo he took of Chen Shu. Probably because he liked her? Even so, I still find it deeply unsettling and creepy.
→Situ Ming Tian — the FL's grandfather. He made this list simply because I couldn’t understand him. On one hand, he desperately wanted his granddaughter to get married or at least find love. But when she finally did, he suddenly became opposed to it. The supposed connection to her mother doesn’t convince me at all, especially the idea that he didn’t know the male lead was a valuable employee. He was a wealthy man deeply embedded in that world — there’s no way he wouldn’t have heard his name. In my opinion, this plotline was forced in just to create some obstacle to their relationship, and it didn’t make much sense. That said, this did improve later on, and I started to like him more when he became a subtle fan of the male lead, showing it between the lines -for example, by defending him in front of his granddaughter.
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