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One of my favorite shorts
For viewers who like slower stories, with emotionally reserved characters who simmer, and Green Flag boyfriends, this is your drama! Personally, it is one of my favorites, and I've rewatched it at least three times.
MILD SPOILERS
Typical trope of babies switched at birth who have now been returned to their biological families. How the switch happened is never explained, but because of this, the arranged alliance marriages also get swapped, with the FL lead agreeing to marrying the ML. Even though she and the original fiancé knew each other from childhood, we learn later in a conversation with her brother that she didn't like him. I think this could have been a plot point further explored. It was probably the reason she was agreeable to the fiancé switch up.
The bio brother behaves like a jerk throughout it all. He obviously has some sort of fixation on the sister (non bio) he was raised with which gave me some creepy vibes. The 2FL who is of course the troublemaker continually whines and attacks the FL. What's interesting is that they two women are supposedly the same age, but the 2FL dresses in a childish way and acts like a spoiled brat throughout.
Why this drama appeals to so many is the open communication between the two leads. No misunderstandings or mainipulation. I also like that they address intimacy early on. Yes, its an arranged marriage, but these two are sharing a bed and expect to have relations. The coyness that I find in so many other dramas about this issue, grates on my nerves.
A few of my favorite scenes. When the 2FL tries to convince the ML that FL is having an affair and he basically tells her she is full of it; how the ML addresses his wife's bio brother in a one-on-one conversation; and another scene where he informs the 2FL that she is no longer welcome to visit her first (non-bio) family because she is doing nothing but upsetting them.
There is gentle teasing, some hot kissing, and lots of smirks between our couple. When the brother shows up near the end and the hero has to prove himself leads also to some funny situations.
Probably one reason this is my favorite is because I like strong, silent, confident guys and the ML is certainly that. Xia Ning Jun has the looks I like so rewatching is definitely easy on my eyes. I also like the female actress for I feel she has an unusual look that isn't cookie cutter. But both of these characters act with micro-expressions so don't expect emotional blow outs.
The FL comes across as very reserved, even cold, and it is not until near the end that you find out the reason for this is because of being raised by a neglectful and abusive mother. For me the trope of the ML falling first and having to win an emotionally distant FL is up my alley.
I'm told there is another version of this story with different actors; I'll probably go look for it, but I suspect this will remain my fav due to the main 2 actors.
MILD SPOILERS
Typical trope of babies switched at birth who have now been returned to their biological families. How the switch happened is never explained, but because of this, the arranged alliance marriages also get swapped, with the FL lead agreeing to marrying the ML. Even though she and the original fiancé knew each other from childhood, we learn later in a conversation with her brother that she didn't like him. I think this could have been a plot point further explored. It was probably the reason she was agreeable to the fiancé switch up.
The bio brother behaves like a jerk throughout it all. He obviously has some sort of fixation on the sister (non bio) he was raised with which gave me some creepy vibes. The 2FL who is of course the troublemaker continually whines and attacks the FL. What's interesting is that they two women are supposedly the same age, but the 2FL dresses in a childish way and acts like a spoiled brat throughout.
Why this drama appeals to so many is the open communication between the two leads. No misunderstandings or mainipulation. I also like that they address intimacy early on. Yes, its an arranged marriage, but these two are sharing a bed and expect to have relations. The coyness that I find in so many other dramas about this issue, grates on my nerves.
A few of my favorite scenes. When the 2FL tries to convince the ML that FL is having an affair and he basically tells her she is full of it; how the ML addresses his wife's bio brother in a one-on-one conversation; and another scene where he informs the 2FL that she is no longer welcome to visit her first (non-bio) family because she is doing nothing but upsetting them.
There is gentle teasing, some hot kissing, and lots of smirks between our couple. When the brother shows up near the end and the hero has to prove himself leads also to some funny situations.
Probably one reason this is my favorite is because I like strong, silent, confident guys and the ML is certainly that. Xia Ning Jun has the looks I like so rewatching is definitely easy on my eyes. I also like the female actress for I feel she has an unusual look that isn't cookie cutter. But both of these characters act with micro-expressions so don't expect emotional blow outs.
The FL comes across as very reserved, even cold, and it is not until near the end that you find out the reason for this is because of being raised by a neglectful and abusive mother. For me the trope of the ML falling first and having to win an emotionally distant FL is up my alley.
I'm told there is another version of this story with different actors; I'll probably go look for it, but I suspect this will remain my fav due to the main 2 actors.
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