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Hilarious, Heartfelt, and Refreshingly Real ( The Alpaca ^^)
What stands out most about this drama is how much I laughed at its hilarious, absurd comedy, ranging from physical slapstick to quick-witted humor. Comedy is truly its core strength, but the fun romance and well-timed emotional moments give the story real depth.
I also have to applaud Tan Jian Ci, who literally carried the show for me as Tang Qi. He created such a unique character, an utterly genius textbook nerd with a delightfully clumsy personality who constantly equates simple everyday things to scientific theories to understand them better. Seeing him put his brilliant brain to work like that was both impressive and hilarious. He is so good at comedy, bringing the show to life with his funny expressions and gestures, and he never hesitates to break his image just to make the audience laugh. Tang Qi will always be remembered! Li Landi was also great as Su Chengcheng, and props to the actors playing her filter personas (Su Miao, Fang Jin, and Quan Shengtang), who brilliantly captured her core personality while still making each persona feel distinct. They were Su Chengcheng in personality, but also not Su Chengcheng, if you know what I mean.
Beneath all the laughs lies a meaningful message: accept and love yourself as you are. It was refreshing that they didn't sweep makeup under the rug or preach "accept your true self" while hypocritically caking the actors in it. Instead, they kept makeup as an object of self-love, something used to boost confidence or enhance one's natural beauty. The photo editing and filter aspects were handled just as thoughtfully, recognizing how front cameras, lighting, and angles can change how you look. Any technology is good when used for its intended purpose; the key is not overusing it or becoming dependent on it.
Ultimately, it shifted my perspective on how we handle insecurities, showing that they can only be overcome once we accept them. Beauty standards constantly shift, but you will always be you. So learn to love yourself, stop comparing yourself to others, and remember, you are your own rare kind of person!
ALSO, WE CANNOT EVER FORGET THE ALPACA, IT WAS THE ULTIMATE CHARACTER(and the best one of all) OF THIS DRAMA.
I also have to applaud Tan Jian Ci, who literally carried the show for me as Tang Qi. He created such a unique character, an utterly genius textbook nerd with a delightfully clumsy personality who constantly equates simple everyday things to scientific theories to understand them better. Seeing him put his brilliant brain to work like that was both impressive and hilarious. He is so good at comedy, bringing the show to life with his funny expressions and gestures, and he never hesitates to break his image just to make the audience laugh. Tang Qi will always be remembered! Li Landi was also great as Su Chengcheng, and props to the actors playing her filter personas (Su Miao, Fang Jin, and Quan Shengtang), who brilliantly captured her core personality while still making each persona feel distinct. They were Su Chengcheng in personality, but also not Su Chengcheng, if you know what I mean.
Beneath all the laughs lies a meaningful message: accept and love yourself as you are. It was refreshing that they didn't sweep makeup under the rug or preach "accept your true self" while hypocritically caking the actors in it. Instead, they kept makeup as an object of self-love, something used to boost confidence or enhance one's natural beauty. The photo editing and filter aspects were handled just as thoughtfully, recognizing how front cameras, lighting, and angles can change how you look. Any technology is good when used for its intended purpose; the key is not overusing it or becoming dependent on it.
Ultimately, it shifted my perspective on how we handle insecurities, showing that they can only be overcome once we accept them. Beauty standards constantly shift, but you will always be you. So learn to love yourself, stop comparing yourself to others, and remember, you are your own rare kind of person!
ALSO, WE CANNOT EVER FORGET THE ALPACA, IT WAS THE ULTIMATE CHARACTER(and the best one of all) OF THIS DRAMA.
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