Title: Spring and Bright Scenery | 春和景明 ML: Liu Xiao Xu | 刘萧旭 FL: Lin Qiunai | 林秋奈
Synopsis Chen Nuo, a junior film student, is guided by her calculating businessman father as she crosses class boundaries into the top-tier world of wealth and fame in Southeast Asia. Her target is Fang Jingxiu, a highly restrained executive who, at just 29 years old, controls the Fang conglomerate. Facing a seasoned power player who has seen it all, Chen Nuo disguises herself with innocence, vitality, and high intelligence, advancing step by step. She thought it was impossible, but little did she expect that Fang Jingxiu would slowly begin to fall for her.
Synopsis To prevent Zhao Yu from becoming her stepmother, Bai Luoyu plans to marry Chen Ji, Zhao Yu's half-brother. Bai Luoyu believes she holds the upper hand, unaware that she is walking right into a trap. Chen Ji has long harbored intentions toward her.
After their marriage, Chen Ji feigns weakness, acts obedient, and even uses self-pity to seduce Bai Luoyu. Through his persistent and thoughtful care, he eventually wins her heart. With Chen Ji's affection and assistance, Bai Luoyu not only successfully prevents her stepmother from entering the family but also secures her rightful inheritance.
So much potential squandered. At the end of it, I had to tell myself that it was pretty and it managed to entertain…
I completely agree. In the end, I found myself appreciating it more for being entertaining and visually appealing than for its actual story. It wasn't bad, but it also wasn't memorable enough to leave a lasting impression.
And yes, I don't really blame IU either. The writing felt inconsistent when it came to her character. It felt like the writers never quite decided who they wanted her to be. I would definitely like to check out more of IU's work, though probably not right away. It's something I'll get around to in the future.
I took it off my To Watch list. I want to like the characters. If I can't find something appealing, I'm not invested.…
Literally me as well. Morally gray and complicated characters are usually the ones I find the most interesting. They feel more human and unpredictable, whereas overly green-flag characters can sometimes come across as a bit too perfect and fictional for me.
That said, in defense of this drama, I don't really have much to say. It kept me interested while watching, but it didn't leave me with many strong thoughts or feelings afterward.
I usually don't notice things like wigs, even when I know an actor is wearing one, so I assumed the nail complaints would be the same for me. But those nails were impossible to ignore. They were surprisingly distracting, and I've honestly seen better nails in low-budget Chinese vertical dramas than in this big-budget production.
Title:"A Financial Tycoon Pampers a White Rose" | 金融大佬,娇养一朵白玫瑰 ML: Zhou Hao Shan | 周吴杉 (cannot find on MDL) FL: Dong Yue Yu | 董玥妤
The story begins when the grandfather adopts the granddaughter of his late friend after his passing. Wanting to honor that promise, he entrusts his grandson with taking care of her and preparing her to eventually take over the family business. At the time, the female lead is suffering from trauma-induced mutism after a shocking incident and struggles to reconnect with the world around her.
As she grows up, she falls in love with the male lead, her guardian's uncle, and openly pursues him. Although he clearly has feelings for her as well, he tries to keep his distance romantically, believing it would be inappropriate to influence her feelings while she is still dependent on him. This makes the romance a slow burn, but a very rewarding one.
One of my favorite parts of the drama was the male lead's family. The grandfather, the assistant, the younger brother, and the sister were all intelligent, supportive, and several steps ahead of the scheming villains. It was satisfying to watch them protect the female lead and help expose those who wanted to harm her.
The female lead's journey of overcoming her trauma and escaping her abusive adoptive family was also handled well. The male lead cared for her in every way, and their relationship remained free of unnecessary cheating, love triangles, or toxic misunderstandings. Overall, it's a sweet and heartwarming story with good acting, strong family dynamics, and a couple that is easy to root for.
Title:"A Mother's Status Rises with Her Son, Spoiled to the Heavens by the Cold-Faced CEO"| 母凭子贵,被冷面总裁宠上天 ML: Zhang Bei Xi | 张北淅 FL: Qiu Zhuo Ya| 邱卓雅 (cannot find on MDL)
The setup mostly revolves around the baby but they don’t even bother to hide the fake baby (doll) and the fake crying. Even the way these people holding the newborn are wrong .
This plot & storyline has high potential if produced right. Story is about FL being hit by car that forced her into early labor & amnesiac. The perpetrator kidnap her and gave her new identity (his gf) while the FL forgot everything about the ML, the baby & the life before. ML tried to get close to FL by any means possible including hire her as the wet nurse.
Honestly, apart from the casts; this drama is poorly produced. The character written has no actual depths (things like emotional complications & growth), they ignore alot of crucial details (the baby, settings), script & dialogue is mediocre, storyline is weak. I watched this till the end for Zhang Beixi (ML actor). I really wanna see a remake of this plot with better production. ML actor for the remake needs to step up their game because Zhang Beixi portrayal here is splendid .
Title: Deeply in Love with Her | 深念于她 ML: Zhang Bei Xi | 张北淅 FL: Bai Xu Han | 白旭含 Shi Nian, the eldest daughter of the Shi family, catches her fiancé Jin Yuan spending a fortune on a birthday party for his secretary, Jiang Yan, and openly cheating on her during the event. She decisively calls off the engagement, but Jin Yuan threatens her with the business partnership between the Shi and Jin families.
Upon discovering that Jin Yuan's uncle and the head of the Jin family, Jin Shen, is currently blind dating—and has just had a failed encounter—Shi Nian approaches him directly with a marriage proposal. After their marriage, she takes charge of putting the scumbag and his mistress in their place, while he provides her with unwavering support and protection. She believes this marriage is merely a mutually beneficial contract, unaware that it is actually a long-planned, deep-seated affection.
Title: "The Delinquent School Heartthrob Rescue Plan" | 不良校草拯救计划 ML: Liu Hao Qun | 刘浩群 FL: Jiang Ming Xi | 蒋明希 (cannot find on MDL)
Yan Ran (played by Jiang Ming Xi) and Chen Sui (played by Liu Hao Qun) were meant to be joined in an arranged marriage, but it ended in tragedy when Chen Sui died in a car accident, leaving behind only a secret diary.
Given a second chance, Yan Ran travels back to the past to save a young Chen Sui. She proactively draws close to him, protects him, and helps him pull himself out of the darkness. Through separation and growth across two lifetimes, the two finally uncover the deep love they had silently carried for each other all along.
Leads had chemistry! Their emotions, portrayal of doubt, being desperate, loving so much it hurts, despair, vulnerability! I’ve watched a different version of FL being reborn in high school (difference is ML was a firefighter, even though he has fire phobia. He became a firefighter because FL said she was into firefighters. He died in his on duty), but it didn’t feel this good! From the moment FL was reborn, it was obvious she would stick to ML, till death do them part.
Title: Deeply Pampered Marriage: Accidentally Provoking A Billionaire Husband | /Ceo’s Mad Bride ML: Liu Lan Bo FL: Zheng Chen Yu
After being framed and spending five years in a psychiatric hospital, talented designer An Zhisu emerges determined to clear her name. She unexpectedly marries wealthy CEO Ye Lancheng, who becomes her protector and strongest ally. As they uncover the truth behind the conspiracy against her, their marriage of convenience gradually blossoms into love.
Title: The Crown Prince's Little Rose Flipped the Table Again | 陆先生你捡的小玫瑰又掀桌了 ML: Li Meng Ran | 李梦然 FL: Cheng Zi | 澄芓
Two abandoned people fake being a couple, but fall in love while using each other.A despicable family who discriminated between their children. A mother and father who didn't deserve a brave and strong daughter who loved herself after everything that happened. A kind man who loved his wife and cherished her.
Title: Time and You Are Both Beautiful | 时光和你都很美 ML: Chen Tian Xiang | 陈添祥 FL: Guo Yu Xin | 郭宇欣
This is a slow-burn drama with a very innocent tone and not many kiss scenes. There are a few “green tea” characters, but they are quickly handled and don’t really affect the main couple. The pacing is quite slow, so it’s something to go into with patience. Still, the drama is well-shot, well-acted, and has great cinematography, making it easy and pleasant to watch.
I really enjoyed the small details, especially how the female lead always shares food given by the male lead with her roommates. Both leads delivered strong performances, and overall their acting really stood out. I’m genuinely grateful to have found this drama.
It’s not the best drama I’ve ever seen, but it’s definitely not bad either. The male lead starts off a bit distant and uncomfortable, but once he realizes he misunderstood the female lead, he begins treating her with more respect. I also liked that the female lead doesn’t hide her identity or chase him in an embarrassing way; she stays polite and composed. The male lead does have flaws, but he’s not completely oblivious either.
The only real downside for me was the ending, which felt a bit rushed and abrupt, and I wish there had been more development or even a second season to see the couple’s relationship further. 9/10
Title: Thinking of Her: He's Been Thinking of Her for a Long Time | 念她：他惦记她很久了 ML: Li Zhuoyang | 李卓扬 FL: Cao Saiya | 曹赛亚
leads have chemistry, good story,good production,good acting
Zhou He unexpectedly crosses paths with Qin Jin, her fiancé´s cousin, and has a ONS with him. After that night, her engagement with her nominal fiancé, Qin Heng, completely crumbles. Qin Jin is Yunzhou's most ruthless top lawyer; she is, in everyone's eyes, a fallen socialite on the verge of collapse. In order to clear her father's name and protect her family, she joins forces with Qin Jin. With extreme protectiveness and relentless pursuit, he ultimately becomes Zhou He's only love and reliance. He says, "The Qin family has more than just Qin Heng as a potential marriage partner".
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ML: Liu Xiao Xu | 刘萧旭
FL: Lin Qiunai | 林秋奈
Synopsis
Chen Nuo, a junior film student, is guided by her calculating businessman father as she crosses class boundaries into the top-tier world of wealth and fame in Southeast Asia. Her target is Fang Jingxiu, a highly restrained executive who, at just 29 years old, controls the Fang conglomerate. Facing a seasoned power player who has seen it all, Chen Nuo disguises herself with innocence, vitality, and high intelligence, advancing step by step. She thought it was impossible, but little did she expect that Fang Jingxiu would slowly begin to fall for her.
9/10
10 june
ML: Shen Hao Nan | 申浩男
FL: Xu Zhen Zhen | 徐轸轸
Synopsis
To prevent Zhao Yu from becoming her stepmother, Bai Luoyu plans to marry Chen Ji, Zhao Yu's half-brother. Bai Luoyu believes she holds the upper hand, unaware that she is walking right into a trap. Chen Ji has long harbored intentions toward her.
After their marriage, Chen Ji feigns weakness, acts obedient, and even uses self-pity to seduce Bai Luoyu. Through his persistent and thoughtful care, he eventually wins her heart. With Chen Ji's affection and assistance, Bai Luoyu not only successfully prevents her stepmother from entering the family but also secures her rightful inheritance.
8/10
10 June
And yes, I don't really blame IU either. The writing felt inconsistent when it came to her character. It felt like the writers never quite decided who they wanted her to be. I would definitely like to check out more of IU's work, though probably not right away. It's something I'll get around to in the future.
ML: Nie Bo Xuan | 聶博宣
FL: Zhang Shiyuan | 张诗媛
8 Junne
5/10
FL has apparently no real reason to hide the children from ml. children were cute
That said, in defense of this drama, I don't really have much to say. It kept me interested while watching, but it didn't leave me with many strong thoughts or feelings afterward.
ML: Wang Yi Ge | 王已歌
FL: Ji Mei Han | 季美含
7.5/10
7 june
ML: Wang Haozhen | 王皓祯
FL: Zhao Xi Xi | 赵夕汐
8/10
7 june
ML: Yi Hang | 一航
FL: Chu Xia | 初夏 (cannot find on MDL)
8/10
5 june
ML: Zhou Hao Shan | 周吴杉 (cannot find on MDL)
FL: Dong Yue Yu | 董玥妤
The story begins when the grandfather adopts the granddaughter of his late friend after his passing. Wanting to honor that promise, he entrusts his grandson with taking care of her and preparing her to eventually take over the family business. At the time, the female lead is suffering from trauma-induced mutism after a shocking incident and struggles to reconnect with the world around her.
As she grows up, she falls in love with the male lead, her guardian's uncle, and openly pursues him. Although he clearly has feelings for her as well, he tries to keep his distance romantically, believing it would be inappropriate to influence her feelings while she is still dependent on him. This makes the romance a slow burn, but a very rewarding one.
One of my favorite parts of the drama was the male lead's family. The grandfather, the assistant, the younger brother, and the sister were all intelligent, supportive, and several steps ahead of the scheming villains. It was satisfying to watch them protect the female lead and help expose those who wanted to harm her.
The female lead's journey of overcoming her trauma and escaping her abusive adoptive family was also handled well. The male lead cared for her in every way, and their relationship remained free of unnecessary cheating, love triangles, or toxic misunderstandings. Overall, it's a sweet and heartwarming story with good acting, strong family dynamics, and a couple that is easy to root for.
7.5/10
ML: Zhang Bei Xi | 张北淅
FL: Qiu Zhuo Ya| 邱卓雅 (cannot find on MDL)
The setup mostly revolves around the baby but they don’t even bother to hide the fake baby (doll) and the fake crying. Even the way these people holding the newborn are wrong .
This plot & storyline has high potential if produced right. Story is about FL being hit by car that forced her into early labor & amnesiac. The perpetrator kidnap her and gave her new identity (his gf) while the FL forgot everything about the ML, the baby & the life before. ML tried to get close to FL by any means possible including hire her as the wet nurse.
Honestly, apart from the casts; this drama is poorly produced. The character written has no actual depths (things like emotional complications & growth), they ignore alot of crucial details (the baby, settings), script & dialogue is mediocre, storyline is weak. I watched this till the end for Zhang Beixi (ML actor). I really wanna see a remake of this plot with better production. ML actor for the remake needs to step up their game because Zhang Beixi portrayal here is splendid .
6/10
ML: Zhang Bei Xi | 张北淅
FL: Bai Xu Han | 白旭含
Shi Nian, the eldest daughter of the Shi family, catches her fiancé Jin Yuan spending a fortune on a birthday party for his secretary, Jiang Yan, and openly cheating on her during the event. She decisively calls off the engagement, but Jin Yuan threatens her with the business partnership between the Shi and Jin families.
Upon discovering that Jin Yuan's uncle and the head of the Jin family, Jin Shen, is currently blind dating—and has just had a failed encounter—Shi Nian approaches him directly with a marriage proposal. After their marriage, she takes charge of putting the scumbag and his mistress in their place, while he provides her with unwavering support and protection. She believes this marriage is merely a mutually beneficial contract, unaware that it is actually a long-planned, deep-seated affection.
7.5/10
ML: Liu Hao Qun | 刘浩群
FL: Jiang Ming Xi | 蒋明希 (cannot find on MDL)
Yan Ran (played by Jiang Ming Xi) and Chen Sui (played by Liu Hao Qun) were meant to be joined in an arranged marriage, but it ended in tragedy when Chen Sui died in a car accident, leaving behind only a secret diary.
Given a second chance, Yan Ran travels back to the past to save a young Chen Sui. She proactively draws close to him, protects him, and helps him pull himself out of the darkness. Through separation and growth across two lifetimes, the two finally uncover the deep love they had silently carried for each other all along.
Leads had chemistry! Their emotions, portrayal of doubt, being desperate, loving so much it hurts, despair, vulnerability! I’ve watched a different version of FL being reborn in high school (difference is ML was a firefighter, even though he has fire phobia. He became a firefighter because FL said she was into firefighters. He died in his on duty), but it didn’t feel this good! From the moment FL was reborn, it was obvious she would stick to ML, till death do them part.
8/10
ML: Liu Lan Bo
FL: Zheng Chen Yu
After being framed and spending five years in a psychiatric hospital, talented designer An Zhisu emerges determined to clear her name. She unexpectedly marries wealthy CEO Ye Lancheng, who becomes her protector and strongest ally. As they uncover the truth behind the conspiracy against her, their marriage of convenience gradually blossoms into love.
7/10
ML: Li Meng Ran | 李梦然
FL: Cheng Zi | 澄芓
Two abandoned people fake being a couple, but fall in love while using each other.A despicable family who discriminated between their children. A mother and father who didn't deserve a brave and strong daughter who loved herself after everything that happened. A kind man who loved his wife and cherished her.
6.5/10
ML: Chen Tian Xiang | 陈添祥
FL: Guo Yu Xin | 郭宇欣
This is a slow-burn drama with a very innocent tone and not many kiss scenes. There are a few “green tea” characters, but they are quickly handled and don’t really affect the main couple. The pacing is quite slow, so it’s something to go into with patience. Still, the drama is well-shot, well-acted, and has great cinematography, making it easy and pleasant to watch.
I really enjoyed the small details, especially how the female lead always shares food given by the male lead with her roommates. Both leads delivered strong performances, and overall their acting really stood out. I’m genuinely grateful to have found this drama.
It’s not the best drama I’ve ever seen, but it’s definitely not bad either. The male lead starts off a bit distant and uncomfortable, but once he realizes he misunderstood the female lead, he begins treating her with more respect. I also liked that the female lead doesn’t hide her identity or chase him in an embarrassing way; she stays polite and composed. The male lead does have flaws, but he’s not completely oblivious either.
The only real downside for me was the ending, which felt a bit rushed and abrupt, and I wish there had been more development or even a second season to see the couple’s relationship further.
9/10
ML: Li Zhuoyang | 李卓扬
FL: Cao Saiya | 曹赛亚
leads have chemistry, good story,good production,good acting
Zhou He unexpectedly crosses paths with Qin Jin, her fiancé´s cousin, and has a ONS with him. After that night, her engagement with her nominal fiancé, Qin Heng, completely crumbles. Qin Jin is Yunzhou's most ruthless top lawyer; she is, in everyone's eyes, a fallen socialite on the verge of collapse. In order to clear her father's name and protect her family, she joins forces with Qin Jin. With extreme protectiveness and relentless pursuit, he ultimately becomes Zhou He's only love and reliance. He says, "The Qin family has more than just Qin Heng as a potential marriage partner".
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1) “He's Been Thinking About Her for a Long Time”《他惦记她很久了》
ML: Cheng Yu Feng (程宇峰) https://mydramalist.com/people/87963-cheng-yu-feng
FL: Ma Le Jie (马乐婕) https://mydramalist.com/people/134705-wang-jia-mao
2) “Thinking of Her: He's Been Thinking of Her for a Long Time “|《念她：他惦记她很久了》
FL: Cao Saiya (曹赛亚) https://mydramalist.com/people/75053-cao-sai-ya
ML: Li Zhuoyang (李卓扬) https://mydramalist.com/people/123983-li-zhuo-yang
8/10
ML: Yang Ze
FL: Jin Yana
A good version
8/10
Format: ML & FL (Drama title)
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https://mydramalist.com/804886-loving-strangers
2. Xia Ning Jun | 夏宁骏 & Yu Yu Tong | 于雨桐 (漸入佳婚1)
https://mydramalist.com/804880-jian-ru-jia-hun
3. Huang Hao Wen | 黃浩雯 Chen Fang Tong | 陳芳彤 (新婚慢熱)
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4. Zhang Yi Lun | 張逸倫 Wang Yujing | 王宇婧 (佳偶漸成)
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5. Xia Ning Jun | 夏宁骏 & Yu Yu Tong | 于雨桐 (漸入佳婚2)
https://mydramalist.com/804882-jian-ru-jia-hun-season-2
6. Xia Ning Jun | 夏宁骏 & Yu Yu Tong | 于雨桐 (漸入佳婚3)
https://mydramalist.com/804884-jian-ru-jia-hun-season-3
7. Wang Kai Mu王凱沐 & Lu Lulu 盧鹿鹿 (婚然心動時)
8. Wang Hao Zhen | 王皓祯 & Xu Zhen Zhen | 徐轸轸 (婚后成瘾)
9. Zhang Hang | 章航 & Li Xuan Jin | 李宣锦 (婚后慢熟)
10. Yang Ze | 楊澤 & Jin Yana | 金雅娜 (新婚慢慢戀)
ML: Lan Bo | 蓝博
FL: Chen Fang Tong | 陈芳彤
8/10
4 June
ML: Zuo Ming | 左铭
FL: Chen Si Che | 陳思澈
9/10
3 June