Shantiece

I really wished I didn't watch WIFTY. This drama isn't bad so far (I actually quite like it being that I'm only a few episodes in) but internally my mind keeps thinking of WIFTY and comparing the two. It's not even because it's the exact same actress playing as the FL but because I consider WIFTY the gold standard for great Youth dramas.

If they ever make a Chinese Nana she should play Nana Osaki. She'd be perfect.

It's not out yet. It comes out Aug 31.

It was a pretty good drama. The cinematography was beautiful, the acting was good, and the chemistry between the leads was also pretty good. It never felt as though I was watching a short drama and I will give props to the director and writer because they do an impeccable job of making us viewers feel satisfied. This drama gets an 8.5 from me.

I loved this drama. The leads already being a couple before the drama starts was actually well done. From that one small snippet, we got on how they fell in love was well executed. I think it had a lot to do with the main lead's great chemistry (the second couple were great too).

For a short drama, this really delivered on all aspects. Too bad the subs are by mango. Some of the political stuff went over my head because the subs were trash. Solid 9/10 drama.

The last two episodes were terrible. It was such a disappointment because this was a really good rom-com.

The unnecessary break-up was terrible. She agreed to marry him and in the same episode leaves him and doesn't contact him for years.

The twin sister barely made any impact. She came back just to leave the entertainment business, so the whole twin-thing just had little to no impact now that I think about it.

The woman who had a relationship with the uncle exposed everything and nothing bad happened to her. Actually since the FL's twin was out of the picture I'm sure she had a great career.

The male lead quit his job and gave it to his brother-in-law. I guess for love and all but it kind made him going back and forth with his uncle not as impactful if he was just going to give up what his father left him.

This drama had all my favorite tropes in a typical rom-com contract relationship/fake relationship, fake identity, and a strong FL. I loved it because although there was nothing original about the script, the actors delivered. The chemistry between the leads was palpable and steamy and the kissing scenes were great (But not going to lie those shirtless scenes with Gao Han were my favorite).

I initially was going to give this drama a 9 but the last two episodes were a huge letdown for numerous reasons. I don't want to spoil anything for new watchers so I'll just add a spoiler tag below.

You're right it doesn't matter. I personally just found it more appealing to watch people around my own age and I didn't think I could relate to someone younger. But I was proven wrong. These kinds of dramas really remind you of your youth.

It's pure selective outrage.

I'm sure bombing the show with a 1/10 and complaining under MDL comments section will change things.

Nothing about my comment is ignorant (I'm just being a realist). If you watch Asian Entertainment for years. You go in knowing that there might very well be stereotypes but people like you continue to watch. Hence why Asian dramas are becoming even more popular. To make a real stance is literally to stop watching but no one is going to do that. The ratings for this drama when it airs will still be high.

I'm sorry but I just can't with the outrage in the comments/reviews. I'm a black woman with a Muslim father that grew up watching anime, so there's a lot of stuff I had to get over to enjoy watching it. I'm to the point that I'm now just numb to anything that may seem "problematic".

Let's be honest if you want to watch Asian entertainment of any kind you have to shrug off some things (I can't tell you how many times a character has depicted fair skin as the best shade and trashed someone with darker skin or badly depicted Africa).

You might find this comment rude but I'm just stating facts.

*Side note bombing this with a one-point review does nothing but make people want to watch it even more*

I want to start by saying that I don't watch Youth dramas. I'm pushing 30 so I always feel like I'm too old to watch this kind of stuff but I think this drama completely changed my mind. It was an easy 10/10.

The Fl was so cute and bubbly (I loved her in Please Don't spoil me but she was exceptional in this more) and so likable (it was impossible for the ML to not fall for her). I also loved that she wasn't some pushover. She stood up for herself and others in her own way.

The ML is my kind of lead. He's a man of a few words, calm, kind, and only has eyes for the FL.

I also loved the group of friends but not going to lie Guan Fang was my favorite. His relationship with his grandma was so adorable.

There's so much more I can say about this drama but I'd be typing all day. Just go watch this if you're feeling down. This will cheer you up.

Honestly if it's not Victor Ma I don't think I could watch it. Sang Yan was him and that's how I see him.

This drama was a 10/10 for me. The thing I loved the most about it was that 98% percent of the drama was solely focused on the leads. No side couples to steal the screentime (although I wouldn't have minded more VIctor Ma). 25 Episodes was the perfect amount but I'm also greedy enough to admit a wedding and time jump of some insight of how their careers were going would have been a nice touch.

I'm on episode 10. The love Guan Fang has for his grandmother and vice versa is so heartwarming and sweet. It really brought tears to my eyes.

Why is this man still getting support roles? Didn't this man prove how good of an actor he is, in Please Don't spoil me?

I thought so too. I was confused who this was until I saw this actress.

I'm so mad that I'm caught up. I promised myself I'd just watch an episode a day but I ended up binging all the episodes to the wee hours of the morning. I usually have more self-control when it comes to watching shows in moderation, but this was so good that I couldn't stop watching.

I've been a fan of Guo Han since Love is Sweet. So I'm happy to see him in another leading role. The leads have such good chemistry that honestly I could care less about the plot. And the wardrobe is amazing (this show and Hidden Love are tied for best wardrobe in 2023 so far).