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On Perfect Match Feb 9, 2025
I'm glad I didn't drop this drama because Fourth Sister's story was really good! I could actually feel the romance in their love story!

Honestly, I just couldn't connect with either the Third or First Daughter's "love" stories. Both developments felt unnatural, overloaded with dreary soap opera tropes and surrounded by annoying characters. Tho the acting from both couples was still pretty good.

But with Hao De and Shen Hui Zhao, there was proper development and genuine romance imo. I especially loved that Hao De never tried to manipulate or control her husband, even though the amnesia trope could have easily gone in that direction. Instead, she was so honest and upright that you couldn't help but fall for her! That’s also why the infamous amnesia trope didn’t bother me, because she told him really everything, which was such a refreshing contrast to her sisters' stories.

Yeah, have to admit, I wasn't a fan of the dreaded "noble idiocy"... But thankfully, it didn’t drag on for long! Though I have to admit, the end of Episode 26 felt a bit... odd? He gave in so fast that I genuinely thought he was dreaming for a second XD

Anyway, I absolutely loved Hao De and Hui Zhao’s story. I could honestly watch an entire drama just about them! The acting was fantastic on both sides. Liang Yong Qi was already great in "The Double" and he definitely proved once again that he has leading man potential. Hopefully, he gets more main roles in the future! :)
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On The White Olive Tree Feb 7, 2025
I was already a fan of Chen Zhe Yuan's acting and watched several dramas with him. He has such soft gaze and it's giving me butterflies ❤️

But I have to say his lead lady here is really not holding back either. I literally fell in love with Liang Jie's natural acting! Never saw her in anything else before, but I wrote down all the dramas some nice MDLers recommended me. Can't wait to tune into some, when I have the time hehehe 🤭
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On The White Olive Tree Feb 6, 2025
I came here to catch up… but maybe I shouldn’t have. The negativity in here is overwhelming and I honestly don't know why.

I haven’t read the novel, so I can’t compare, but I’m really enjoying this drama. Honestly, comment sections for novel adaptations are always the same... people will always find something to complain about. That’s why I usually prefer non-novel dramas, way less negativity and spoilers.

I usually check in the comment section after watching new episodes, but I think I’ll pass next time. Don’t want to ruin my happy vibes right after watching lol
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Replying to 9993633 Feb 6, 2025
If Kdrama has been adapted from this Chinese novel then I guess they would've create masterpiece out of it by…
As an avid K-drama watcher, I have to disagree. Lately, K-dramas have become quite over-the-top, packed with all sorts of unnecessary embellishments... honestly, they’d probably squeeze a thriller murder case into this just for the drama lol

Imo, Chinese dramas have mastered the art of slice-of-life and romance far better these days...
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On The White Olive Tree Feb 6, 2025
Can someone recommend me some good Liang Jie dramas? It's my first drama with her and I absolutely love her acting! Is there another drama where her acting is as good as here?
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On The White Olive Tree Feb 6, 2025
Wow, these episodes were intense again! I just have to say it, the acting in this is so good! Both leads are so in sync and on the same acting level, that their scenes are so intense. You can see every emotion in their eyes. Absolutely amazing!
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Replying to Regina de Sá Feb 6, 2025
I'm happy that you didn't give up on this brilliant series, produced with a high artistic and cultural level.…
I appreciate your detailed comment and would've liked to read your take on the couple, but sry... it's really hard on my eyes to read it 🙈

Please use paragraphs in your future comments. It would make your comment much easier to read. Also try to use less AI... It’s always a bit sad when individuality gets lost in overly polished text :)
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On Perfect Match Feb 6, 2025
I was really on the verge of dropping this because the first daughter’s storyline was so lame and poorly written. In my opinion, it felt overly makjang-coded and lacked depth. It’s a shame because I initially liked them and love the actors, but their story, the conclusion to the obstacle and reunion felt anticlimactic and disappointing. For a couple that was supposed to be the "smartest," they ended up with the dumbest storyline.

But I decided to keep watching and am actually enjoying the fourth sister’s story. I just hope the writer doesn’t ruin it with some ridiculous twist...
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On Perfect Match Feb 5, 2025
Title Perfect Match Spoiler
I'm just catching up on episodes and I'm in the middle of ep.17 now... sry, but what kind of messed up writing is this? Honestly, I really don't know what to think of this drama anymore. I feel like the writing is getting worse with each ep. It's giving Indian soap opera vibes lol If it weren't for this enormous good cast, would people be even eager to watch this?

Can the storyline of 1st daughter even be saved in a satisfying way? Is it getting better? Should I stick to it?
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On The White Olive Tree Feb 4, 2025
Wow, the last two episodes were incredibly good! Really sad and heart-wrenching, but so so well-made! I felt like I was watching a movie... Also the acting was marvelous!
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On The White Olive Tree Feb 3, 2025
Title The White Olive Tree Spoiler
I'm on ep. 8 right now and I loved how he found out that she likes him hehehe That scene was so sweet and he couldn't stop smiling afterwards haha
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On Perfect Match Feb 2, 2025
Yeah... I'm really sorry to add to the negative comments. But in my defense, I haven't spoken up every time I felt disappointed lol

So, bear with me... I think I went into this with completely different expectations. I thought we’d get 5 couples and 5 unique love stories... but this drama is anything but romantic... 🙈 I really, really wanted to like it. I mean, just look at the cast, absolutely phenomenal! The premise is promising too. But the writing? It doesn’t make me feel an ounce of romance or root for any of the couples.

The dynamics between them all feel the same—more about scheming and pretense than actual connection. Where’s the "falling in love"? Flawed characters aside, nothing about this drama gives me romance.

We still have two couples left, so maybe there’s hope for some real development and genuine romance... ? T-T
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Replying to Emma_ Feb 2, 2025
I wanna rewatch this drama but I cant find it anywhere 😭 If anyone knows a site that this show is available…
viki.com ... at least in my country (Germany), it's available. I'm rewatching it right now :D
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Replying to Knak Feb 2, 2025
Title The White Olive Tree Spoiler
In the novel she is only annoying at the beginning, she experiences a bomb attack and then goes back to China,…
Thx! Hopefully that's the case here as well...
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Replying to geechoo Feb 2, 2025
I'm sorry but this looks like a poorly made copy of DOTS but without the cinematography, acting or OST. China…
How? The only common theme is war zone, but nothing else? FL is a journalist and ML is a volunteer.
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On The White Olive Tree Feb 2, 2025
Just finished six episodes and it's been pretty good so far! :) I really enjoy the leads' chemistry and I loved their first encounter. Their mutual attraction feels natural and well-made!

The English dialogue still has its cringey moments, but compared to other dramas, it's actually decent. I guess it's just something to get used to.

My only real complaint so far is the second female lead or support whatever… Seriously, why do they always write these soap opera-style 2FLs who are completely shameless and devoid of dignity? Her character feels so out of place in an otherwise serious setting. At first, I thought she was just a bit difficult to get along with and had a strong competitive spirit, but nope... she turned out to be the same old cliché. Did she really go to a war zone just to chase after a guy who clearly isn’t interested? How low can you go...

To the novel readers—please tell me, does her obsession drag on for long? I'm so tired of this 2FL trope. Can we get a refreshing female supporting character for once?
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On The White Olive Tree Feb 1, 2025
Just finished ep. 2. Pretty solid so far! I'll keep watching... but I have yet to find an East Asian drama where the English dialogue and foreign settings don't feel cringey. I don't expect them to be fluent, but why does it always sound so awkward? >_> Some scenes are really hard to sit through because of it.
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On Idol: The Coup Feb 1, 2025
I swear... non-romance dramas have the best chemistry out there lol
Jenna's and Jae Hyuk's tension was sizzling hot! Can we get this chemistry in romance dramas pls? :D
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On Motel California Feb 1, 2025
I'm coming here every week to read comments, hoping the story has progressed and the characters have developed enough for me to continue watching. But judging by the comments… that doesn’t seem to be the case yet.

This is exactly what I feared after the first few episodes...the leads’ storyline to be repetitive and dragged out. I knew there was no way this could stretch to 12 eps without becoming incredibly frustrating.

I guess I’ll find out if it’s worth continuing once all the episodes are out.
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