Watching this drama is like living in a fairyland

Get ready to fall in love( Even if you're not in real life) with a cute couple and their ups and downs as they navigate through life and being a couple.

The story is simple. An unrequited childhood crush. Well, the FL is so young when she starts having feelings for the handsome Gege who is 5 years older than her. Yet, she has to forget him for the time being. But guess what? Destiny has other plans for her!
This is one of those dramas that will make you go crazy to wait. Everything about it is perfect. The story, acting, visuals, OST, everything! it's like a fairyland made into reality. It's sweet. It gives you butterflies. The long gazes and touches are swoon-worthy. However, living in a fairyland is not without problems!

Plot Summary:
The drama starts off with a 14 yo student and her brother's chronicles with his friends. The FL starts having a one-sided crush on his bro's friend, however, she decides to erase him completely from her life. a few years later and the FL is now a sweet and caring university student in the city her old crush lives. Romance sparkles, despite the difference and the ML's past history. Yet again, the love is so deep and the leads are so mature that they turn these obstacles into possibilities and make their own fairytale. and not to mention the many beautiful kiss scenes and the awesome chemistry we get to see!

First impression:
Since episode 1, we get to see a very beautiful family and friends. The vibe is pure bliss and there mild mishaps every once in a while. This drama is overall a feel-good drama filled with lots of emotions, so it was expected to give off positive feelings( albeit it gets a little overwhelming as the story goes)

Acting:
I was familiar with ZLS since watching some of her dramas back then. she is a sweet actress and puts so much emotions into her acting, as if she is playing her real self. Kudos to her for delivering a beautiful character. CZY, on the other hand, it was my first time seeing him in a drama and I dare say he is decently talented. He is a heartthrob and managed the role beautifully. All the other cast members showed a great portrayal, especially Victor Ma who plays Sang Yan. I hope he takes acting seriously and we will see him in more roles.( It was fun watching him bicker his sister by calling her Little devil LOL)

Writing:
I'm unfamiliar with the authors involved, but the story is not without fault. However, the story's pacing and the production made it very entertaining to watch. I just wish they wouldn't cut the kiss scenes and use so much edits. Yet, we can always watch the BTS videos and enjoy the kisses LOL

Production and Cinematography:
I dare say this drama has a good quality compared to many Cdramas i have watched before. The lighting and edits are so improved. Even the dubbing is much better and we get to hear the lead's real voices. The places used for this drama were all according to the story and matched the mood accordingly.

Music:
This drama has the cutest selection of songs. we even get to hear to the lead's singing voice too! i loved the background pieces of music too, however, i couldn't find it anywhere. hope they release it soon.

Last but not least, if you're a romantic and die for romantic dramas with the least complications and cringe, and at the same time crave romantic scenes and beautiful chemistry, be sure to check this drama. It's a solid 10/10. highly recommended.


All in all, don't miss this drama!

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If you really want to watch this drama, watch until episode 10. SKIPPING episode 11 is a must.

This was one of those Jdramas that started pretty well. the story was detailed and on-point. However, the writers decided to make it different and it was good, until it wasn't.

Story:
Adultery, but in a really absurd way. We get to see two very nonfunctional couples who are struggling with their sexless lives. however, this is not the whole thing. The characters are so lost and don't even know what they are doing. The concept of talking and marriage counseling doesn't even exist( which is not understandable imo). So to find solace and peace, they cheat; one emotionally and the other physically. and cheating is somehow forgiven by both parties again without talking. the reason why I'm saying it should've ended on episode 10 is that the leads finally got out of their dungeons and decided to make things right. but right about to do so, episode 11 screws everything up :/

Acting and chemistry:
Honestly, the actors and actresses don't depict emotions much. it's nonexistent kinda. except for a short period that we see Michi and Makoto getting close and romantic( Makoto's feelings were sincere but Michi's??! she was drowned in her mind). and the worst acting award goes to the second lead ( Yo and Kaede). The childish and selfish behavior depicted was unbelievable( but that does exist in real world, so kudos to the writer)

OST:
unlike many Jdramas I watched, this drama had a few songs that were quite good.

one thing I like to mention is that by episode 10, the whole story was wrapped up. we could guess the future based on the things we saw and it was over, but suddenly episode 11 popped up and the leads were all good with their exes? what happened? just a few months passed and they suddenly realized they can go back to being Comrades?LOL
as much as I liked the first few episodes, the last episodes weren't OK.

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Beautiful story but...

I love romantic Cdramas. This drama follows the typical trope; a girl chasing her childhood love. at first, it was a little too much IMO, yet the ML actually fell in love with her in the long run.

The drama started off pretty ok and the pacing was relatively slow in my opinion. Yet this drama was all over the place. it got too chaotic at some point( which was expected, as this drama is showing a firefighter), mixed with too much patriotism and complications. The second and third couples were ok too.

I personally liked the leads and their chemistry, but if you're a romance lover like me, you know how important it is for the actors to show affection. This drama is not some melodrama with a slow-burn romance, it's rather straightforward even from the beginning. However, the leads have the most superficial kiss scenes ever. They kiss like a few times, but each time it's like nothing. just lips touching. The chemistry is there, the kisses? NOPE. this happens a lot in cdrama world but still.

Overall, if you don't have any issues with the couple's chemistry and body language, the story is ok and watchable(albeit slow)

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Just a simple romantic fantasy movie

I have been following this movie since it came out and just heard the reviews are unfavorable regionally and internationally. Yet i encourage you to watch this movie without any bias, but based on the fact that you love a good simple romantic film.

Plot summary:
Childhood friends who lost each other and found each other again after many years, thanks to fate! However, life happens along the way and their love is tested. Fantasy elements are introduced and the unfortunate couple tries to change their destiny to stay alive, but this time without each other. Yet as the saying goes, what is meant for you will find you no matter what.

Acting:
I saw CFY in Lighter and Princess and i dare say he is improving. he is a young actor and is in the learning process. then again, in this very particular movie, he portrays a very normal youngster who is in love but goes through hardships in life.
Zhou Ye is also quite decent and depicted a very cheerful yet faithful lover. Both had good chemistry together. i just wished we could see more kiss scenes, albeit the ones shown were ok imo.

Writing:
It's a movie so we can't expect to see many details and elaboration of how things are. everything is fast-paced. Also, this movie is a fantasy romance, so many things cannot be explained with logic. it's just how it is. One thing that was a bit questionable to me was that they keep saying their love is tested and that we can't fight destiny. Yet in the end, we see a different scenario. Like are they gonna suffer again? the curse was gone? did they go through the loophole again? but the ending was kinda nice. they got what they deserved.

Production and soundtrack:
The movie is rather simple. It has been filmed in very simple locations as it is in most movies. The soundtrack was kinda nonexistent. I didn't hear anything playing Lol

Overall, it's a beautiful romantic movie. Nothing that extraordinary, but very beautiful if you're into romance. Don't pay attention to the overly negative or overly positive ratings.

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A gloomy, purplish masterpiece

Call it love. As the title suggests, we are invited to watch another drama revolving around LOVE. But what kind of love?

This Drama is so typical; it is a melodramatic, slow-burn, revenge type of drama. If you have seen such a genre, then you won't be surprised, but this drama in essence is quite different from the rest.

Plot Summary:
Revenge, adultery, drama, and romance, all depict this drama. A very average, yet very vengeful girl is set out to avenge their shattered family after their father cheats on their mom and makes them homeless after 13 years. But who does she go after? The mistress's son who happens to be a CEO living a somewhat OK life. but that's the just surface. There is more to it. As the story goes, the leads get to know each other and yes Fall in love. The Love is slow-burn, with long gazes, and minimum physical contact, the type that makes you crave more. The leads are both very hurt and depressed, and you will get to see them crying a lot, but the romance is so deep that keeps you going.

Acting:
Both leads delivered a wonderful job. You get to feel their pain and growth as the series goes. Definitely one of those dramas that need an appraisal for the leads. Just look at their direct gazes and long silent walks. even their very short intimate scene was beautiful.
Even the villain exhibited proper character development and other actors/actresses delivered their respective roles decently.

Writing:
I'm not familiar with the writing team, but this drama is not without fault, however, most of the questions are answered in the end. There are no loopholes or over-complicated plots, yet the drama became slow in the last few episodes. Plus, the leads needed to have more skinship/intimate scenes for the audience to enjoy their relationship better, but that's how Kdramas are. Always trying to be artistic and different.

Production and cinematography:
One thing i heard a lot before starting this drama was that many said the drama has a purple theme. That's true and it can be annoying to some, yet i personally enjoyed it. Why? because the color itself could depict how the leads were in pain and how the story wasn't happy. it's actually a psychological effect and the writers used this deliberately to play with our minds. it can be irritating at first, but as the story continued, i felt more and more in sync with the color.
The locations used in this drama are SUPERB. Beautiful sceneries and aesthetics. are one of the great aspects of this drama, Again in sync with the characters and the story's gloomy theme.

Soundtrack:
Beautiful choice of songs. All convey the feelings of pain and love at the same time. Wish i could find the background music pieces by the composer, yet we only got the original songs so far. No theme songs.

Overall, it's a 10/10 for me personally, yet had i to deduct a point for the fact that the leads had very little skinship and in my honest opinion, romantic dramas need intimacy on-screen.
Highly recommended to those who want LOVE and ANGST at the same time. and the ending doesn't disappoint too :)

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Just beautiful

I read some reviews before watching this movie and i already knew the direction it was headed.

It has the most unusual plot ever and you will see the most intriguing romance too.
a simple girl falling in love with a debt collector. it is not simple in any way possible. we get to see how they start falling for each other, but this movie is directed in a way for the audience to feel sadness. To feel pain and loss. everything is short-lived and temporary in the end for the female protagonist.
The leads depict beautiful and real chemistry. you will definitely fall for their love

The cinematography was rather average. It's basically set in some poor, rural areas and that's where the leads come from.
One downside to this movie was the soundtrack. It basically had no background music, just natural sounds.

Overall, a really beautiful movie. If you don't mind some tears to shed, be sure to tune in.

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Love does not conquer all

We have always heard the famous saying " Love conquers all" but does it really?

This movie is the exact answer to that question. It shows first love and childhood romance. Fresh, full of life, and beautiful, but there is a lesson here; Timing matters. No matter how you try to keep it alive, life happens. People change. Hearts change and so does surviving in this world.

The leads depict a beautiful chemistry. Their love is real, and so are their struggles. The story does not drag at all. I can say it's flawless in some way.

Maybe it didn't fit in a movie to show more details, but that was missing a bit. They could've given each other second and third chances, but they didn't. We could've gotten to know their feelings a bit more, but that was missing too.

Overall, a beautiful movie. Not your typical love wins and all movie, but rather a very realistic and in some way heart-wrenching one.

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Just watch it for the chemistry!

This drama is your average, thriller, a bit of mystery, and romance drama. The story is full of plot holes and the mysteries are like in a loop, they keep repeating themselves and there is not much explanation behind it UNTIL the last episode. So, it gets really draggy in the middle, and many episodes become really bland.

The plot is actually quite interesting at first, but it gets a bit boring as the story goes on. There are several meaningless breakups, bad guys, and useless plots mixed altogether that create a really confusing drama. On the whole, the story is just an amalgamation of many side stories that can be cringe-worthy.

The couple, on the other hand, is the only thing that makes the story interesting. Their chemistry is very deep and the romantic scenes are beautifully depicted. Surprisingly, the leads have a great connection, and the kiss scenes are wonderfully shot. that's the only part worth mentioning in this drama. but they have meaningless breakups and lies, etc.

The soundtrack is so average and boring at times. I didn't like the repeating songs and glamorizing the scenes with rather irrelevant songs.

Overall, a pretty decent drama. But, i suggest FF many scenes and get straight to the couple's interaction. The mysteries and plots all unravel in the last few episodes so you won't miss a thing.

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Very Bland, even for a short series

The drama started off pretty ok for a short drama, yet even in 5 minutes, the story seemed empty, like we already could figure out all those who had to die will die and the revenge will complete.
There is nothing compelling about this drama, only the fact that the leads showed burning chemistry for the first few episodes, then the spark was gone. The ML is a puppy and the FL is a very angry person who wants revenge, That's it.

One thing that bothered me was that in one of the episodes, they completely blurred the leads while they were in bed. The kiss scenes were rather abrupt too. Only the ending was OK

they could have focused on the romance more and it would turn out to be more intriguing.

Overall, very very average. Nothing to be missed at all.

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Loopholes, twists, and more!

This drama is rather old, yet i decided to give it a try.
The story is quite good, with the typical time travel aspect, but the writers decided to make it so complicated that it was turned into a cringe-worthy drama!
You won't get answers regarding the things that happen in the drama.

The cast is pretty decent. The leads have great chemistry and develop very well, but again due to the nonsensical complications, their relationship becomes nonsense too.

The music is rather average, except for one song that is so relatable to the drama.

Overall, a veryyyyy average and cringe-worthy drama. Not recommended.

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Mediocre and at times quite absurd. Overall, a steady ride.

This drama can be your typical, romantic, feel-good, with a bit of angst type of drama.
The story starts with the C word and is set in a hospital environment, so this is not everyone's cup of tea.
As the story progresses, the drama is quite predictable, with the exception of its ending( where they could let the audience guess about the illness' prognosis. No everyone should die of illnesses in dramaland)

The leads are cute and have good chemistry, But YZ needs to learn how to act. Her acting is always the same! I felt like i was seeing Go Go Squid all over again with just a different male lead. Even the way she dresses is the same. And last but not least, she CAN'T kiss the MLs.
The ML on the other hand, delivers good character development and can cheer up the audience in just a few seconds.

The soundtrack was ok. The selection was limited.
There was a bitchy SFL who just wanted the ML at all costs, but she learned her lesson and that didn't drag much.
The side stories were quite ok. Not much angst or complications.

This drama could have been shorter and much sweeter if not for the dragging and cringe-worthy scenes.
Overall a really average drama. If you like hospital setting mixed with romance, this is for you.

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"It was love at first sight, at last sight, at ever and ever sight."

Road Home is not your typical Cdrama, where you expect to see the most unexpected of them all.
In essence, it's just a melodramatic, feel-good, piece-of-life sort of drama. Be prepared to see lots of romantic scenes, Kisses, hugs, long gazes, beautiful locations, and most importantly; how to LOVE and LIVE at the same time.

Plot summary:
This drama is focused on First love. Two youngsters fell in love at first sight and broke up due to fate's plan. Seems simple and predictable at times, yet they take you on a journey of self-discovery and healing. How to grow up and cultivate the love you once lost. It's mature, warm, and heartwrenching at times; yet you will enjoy every single minute of it. Be ready to see flashback scenes and the younger versions of the leads and their interactions.

First Impression:
The drama starts pretty simply as the plot suggests. The pacing is decent, since the leads find each other rather unexpectedly and reconnect because they want to! There is no hatred felt from both side unlike what we see in Asian dramas mostly. From the first episode, you can feel their longing and desire. It's like they are destined to set foot in each other's lives once again.
As the story progresses, there are minimum complications, and no cringe-worthy scenes ( except a few scenes where the leads are cut and can't communicate well). There are no jealous exes or love triangles to mess up the drama. Just sit back and enjoy watching two long-lost, lovey-dovey human beings. However, the ML is a SWAT member, as a result, there are scenes exhibiting his life and work by himself.

Acting:
It was my first time seeing Seven Tan in a drama and I dare say I was impressed. She plays her character so well. You can easily see her development from a teenager to an adult through the course of this drama. She suffers in her childhood as it's depicted through the flashbacks and develops into an independent woman who wants to love and settle down. She expresses her feelings and desires fully and Gui Xiao makes you believe in love if you don't already lol

Jing Boran aka the Male lead Lu Chen. The heartthrob of this drama. I wanna applaud his acting in this drama. It's hard to deliver a rather tough and broken character in a drama, and i must say JBR did a wonderful job delivering a police officer's employment and love life. Not to mention depicting affection and brewing loving chemistry with Seven Tan.
In essence, he is just a simple guy who doesn't talk much but just look at the way his eyes and body move. That is another level of acting in my opinion. Some simply watched the drama for his good looks, Well, you're not alone!

All other actors involved in this drama deserve kudos. Everyone played their respective roles in alignment with the story and this is what makes the drama interesting in my opinion.( A special kudos to the kiddo who plays Qin Xiaonan)

Writing:
This drama is based on a romance novel and the Author is also involved in script writing of this drama, which is a great contribution. I haven't personally read the novel, yet those who have had before mentioned that this drama is closely following the novel's footsteps and we are not deviating much from the novel ( as the novel readers say, the drama followed the novel closely. so if you see things missing or don't make sense, the original book is the same). As a result, the author's presence had a great effect on the script and character development.
Yet again, the only downside was that the second lead had minimum screen time and their relationship was kinda rushed. So we are mostly focused on the main leads.

Production and cinematography:
If you have watched Cdramas before, you are fully aware that their production system is a bit different( In terms of using CGI and dubbing voices, however, in this drama the actors' original voices were used) But this drama uses beautiful locations and picturesque scenery. We see a variety of locations and buildings, camps and bases, and cities too!( not to mention the tents and camps they showed us!)
The episodes that are shot in Qining are the best of them all, which adds to the value of this drama. If you watch the drama, you realize the importance of this magnificent place for the lead's destiny.

Music:
The selection of music is a bit limited, however, the background classical pieces used in different scenes definitely bring about good vibes.



I just want to mention that if you're a romantic and die for romantic dramas with the least complications and cringe, and at the same time crave romantic scenes and beautiful chemistry, be sure to check this drama. It's a solid 10/10. highly recommended.

And another side note. Some did not like this drama. Understandable! Not every drama made in dramaland is aimed to satisfy everyone. But this drama is not at ALL lame and bland. It's designed for a more mature audience who wants to see something realistic and romantic.

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Typical Noona romance, with a background history

I kinda had high expectations from this drama, since it was suggested to me by a few of my friends.
The story seems cliche to me personally, because it's the childhood romance that blossoms into adulthood, plus there is an age gap and noona romance too!
The leads are cute. There is chemistry, but kinda you can feel the love from the guy's side, which tbh can kill the vibe.
The FL is kinda weird. looks weird most of the time, and her character development is weak.
The ML, on the other hand, gives you the feeling that he's clingy, yet his feelings are genuine.
The background story shown is the strong point of this drama, and shows how they were raised together and where the love comes from!
Don't expect much skinship and steamy kisses( there are plenty of kisses though, but not that great IMO)

The OST was below average. Nothing that beautiful to the ears.
The second leads had decent development and decently depicted.
The drama, however, got really draggy. 29 episodes were too much.

Overall, a decent watch. Not something i will go back and rewatch.

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One of the best Cdramas in 2022. Get ready for a rollercoaster of emotions!

L&P is not just your average Cdrama. I dare say it surpassed the usual dramaland cliche for many. If you are in for a very different and intriguing drama, L&P is your best bet!

Story:
The story revolves around college students. At first, it might seem like many school dramas, but as the story goes on, we go deep inside the lead's lives. we realize how different and hard life can be for some. It's not glittery or fluffy all the time. It has its dark moments and happy moments.
The story is divided into 3 phases: Present, past, and again present all within the span of 3 years. All focus on character development and the lead's interactions. The writers did a marvelous job depicting these characters and we get to know how they are. it's thorough and sweet altogether. Kudos to the writers for their awesome job and to the novel writer for creating a masterpiece!

Acting:
It was my first time seeing Chen Feiyu, but i dare say he is really talented and such a great actor. His face is full of emotions and he will melt your heart while watching the drama. he deserves an award for his role!
Zhang Jingyi, aka the FL. She seems a bit naive and poker-faced at first to some, but as the story goes on, she shines and develops into a character that you will never forget. She really matured and by episode 36, you will realize how the actress made the character lovable to us.

The villain and other cast were all also great. Especially the villains. The actors did a wonderful job.

Chemistry:
One of the best aspects of this drama is focused on chemistry. due to the fact that this drama has 3 phases, We encounter leads in different situations in their lives. In the first college phase, they open up and start a relationship. we gradually see changes in their behavior and they turn into one of those power couples. Yet the story gets interrupted, and the other phases follow. But you should know the couple has a burning chemistry. They might not touch or kiss directly, but you see their eyes full of emotions, Their looks burning their existence, and their actual intimacy and skinship like a natural pair.
And if you are into romance, this drama will satisfy your cravings. There are many kiss scenes, many intimate scenes, hugs, bed scenes, etc. Get ready to enjoy it fully lol

OST:
The songs are brilliant. They match the mood, the scenes, the emotions, Everything! even the lyrics speak for the characters in each scene.

Production:
Unlike many Cdramas with shabby locations, this one actually has a really decent production. The places they filmed different scenes are greatly exerted. From the college to companies, and their private homes, all are in accordance with the story.
Especially the scenes where important events happen, we get to envision special effects and great shots ( trees, forests, snow scenes, etc)

All in All, one of those memorable dramas that will stay in your mind for a long time!
It's not cringe-worthy, it is not silly, and there are no loopholes.
watch it for an awesome chemistry and an engaging story altogether at once( Which is really rare tbh)

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