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Ding Yu Xi is, once again, a big standout
I think Ding Yu Xi must be my favorite CDrama actor because I find myself watching mid-dramas just for him. He seems to be the only actor I will do this for, but his performances elevate even the most *meh* dramas into something special.
==Breakdown==
Background plot - 50% (more and more as the show progresses, but averages to 60%)
Romance - 30%
Misc comedy - 20%
Background plot - Some good messages
Romantic chemistry - Heart-achingly excellent from the ML, okay from the FL, but ultimately with no payoff
Misc comedy - Good
Production value and direction - Fine
Ding Yu Xi's character here is a lot of fun. The other characters are well drawn but not necessarily well-acted. The main female was okay, as was the second male lead, the brother, and the returning friend (antagonist for the middle part of the show). But the actress who played the BFF was not good and like nails on a chalk board every time she showed up on screen. That said, the character was a good one, just not well portrayed.
Although, this drama did (on its own) have some interesting messages which, if they'd finished the drama on a strong note, would've taken it from an 7.5 to a 9. However, the last two episodes completely fumbled the story by giving us a non-ending, incredibly unsatisfying after so many episodes and slowness. Such a shame.
THAT SAID, still worth a watch for Ding Yu Xi if you are between other dramas.
==Breakdown==
Background plot - 50% (more and more as the show progresses, but averages to 60%)
Romance - 30%
Misc comedy - 20%
Background plot - Some good messages
Romantic chemistry - Heart-achingly excellent from the ML, okay from the FL, but ultimately with no payoff
Misc comedy - Good
Production value and direction - Fine
Ding Yu Xi's character here is a lot of fun. The other characters are well drawn but not necessarily well-acted. The main female was okay, as was the second male lead, the brother, and the returning friend (antagonist for the middle part of the show). But the actress who played the BFF was not good and like nails on a chalk board every time she showed up on screen. That said, the character was a good one, just not well portrayed.
Although, this drama did (on its own) have some interesting messages which, if they'd finished the drama on a strong note, would've taken it from an 7.5 to a 9. However, the last two episodes completely fumbled the story by giving us a non-ending, incredibly unsatisfying after so many episodes and slowness. Such a shame.
THAT SAID, still worth a watch for Ding Yu Xi if you are between other dramas.
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