Nanu

Okay so I watched this drama a little too late and I regret every bit of it. Because Oh my godddd whyyy and how did I live without watching this great gem of a drama till now!The story is so simple yet so heart touchingly relatable because every thing that happened to main leads and the characters surrounded to them can happen to anyone of us - LIFE. An intelligent boy whose parents died in an accident was adopted by his father's friend which eventually led him to spend his childhood days with the girl he was going to spend his entire life with! I am anytime and everytime all in for this plot, especially when the plot is so well executed in every aspect - production, locations, best actors casted for the suitable roles, screenplay, direction, music, costumes and very important - Emotions.There wasn't a single episode which didn't keep me glued to my screen. After a long time, I am liking, feeling and living a modern cdrama so much otherwise this kind of after effects are usually left behind by xianxia or wuxia dramas. The chemistry is chemistying between He Yu and Esther they literally had 1000% chemistry from the first scene itself!He Yu - you beautiful man! I watched him in Blossoms of Power, though it's story was not impressive even a single percent but my only reason to complete that bullshit was He Yu and here, I am head over heels for him! The way he brought Jin Zhao to life, I am sure no other actor can! He brought that manly yet gentle badboy image to life which is not as easy as it seems. He is rude and benevolent to others but for his girl he becomes a pure and unhinged pookie with no guilt at all. The way you can actually feel the weakness and helplessness on his face post leap is soo well acted by him. I would be seated on a watching list to watch every project he does. WHAT AN INCREDIBLE TALENT I CAME ACROSS!!!!Esther - a beautiful sassy cutie as always. The character of Mu Mu required a balance of youthful energy and maturity, which was handled perfectly. The vocal performance adds a layer of sweetness that fits the role well. A special mention must go to the wardrobe; every outfit was on point and complemented the character's charm, making her look stunning in every scene. The dedication to the craft shows through in how well the chemistry is generated with the lead actors.Mike Angelo - A charming addition to the cast. There is a strong aura and personality that makes it impossible to ignore this performance, even in a supporting role. The screen presence is undeniable, and the natural chemistry shared with Esther and He Yu adds a lot of depth to the group dynamic. It is great to see such talent back in the industry.The actors who played the circle of friends, especially San Lai, were excellent. Their performances made the story feel grounded and fun. The portrayal of the parents finding love later in life was also a commendable touch, showing that two people can be good individuals even if they weren't right for each other initially.If this drama hasn't been started yet, it is highly recommended to go watch it right now!