Short Lighthearted Full of Fluff

Destined from the start, that is how I would describe LC and XT's story. They are fated to be together from the moment they were born, thanks to their parents. The two moms and LC dad are like members of the CP fan club lols. I love the fact that XTs dad attempted to be a spoilsport and disagree with the inevitable marriage of his godson and daughter it was funny and heartwarming to know that she will be alays daddy's girl.

Couple of stuff that I like:
Female bestie and Deskmate CP is cute. Although I understand the break up, LDR and lack of communinacation is a like a bomb ready to explode anytime. Love and trust can't make LDR work. In this relarionship I just want to point out that she is level headed in her fangirling attitude, she does not own her idol and knows her idol has a private life. Kudos to the show for pointing out not all are obsessive fans. I like also her BFs supportive stance in her fangirl life, not all could accept this lifestyle.

FLs male bestie is admirable. Throughout the show there were instances that showed he also likes XT but maybe because he was busy living his life and he knows XT and LC are a couple he supressed his feelings and decided to be just friends. He placed a boundary acceptable to stay in the life of the main couple. I want to think he would rather stay friends than lose them in his life.

The parents - Awesome parents not too controlling which is rare in cdramaland.

Didn't like:
No need for that junior guy to attempt to meddle in the couple juat because he fell for her when he saved her
The girl classmate of LC who also liked him, she was annoying but she at least changed.


The osts fit the drama but not that memorable for me.
A good watch and can be rewatched when we need fluff in our lives ..❤️

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Paying the price for stupidity

Let me just say JH and ZLS's relationship as father and son is messy and the reason for the rebellion at Yangzhou and the annihilation of the families of ZY YSH and LY. But ZLS didn't even realize he is taking revenge on Gu family until the last minute. ZLS could have been admirable had he walked the right path after all that struggle but he felt the world was unfair to him he so he should take revenge on the world too.

LY and GJS this couple was so perfect although their marriage was an accident at the beginning LY determination to make it work was admirable. Their relationship was built on trust so no matter what ZLS does LY won't be swayed.

SM and YY was an unexpected pairing but cute too bad the series didn't show how this relationship developed.

ZY and QW could have been perfect too bad it was not. They admore each other and fell for each other but because of LZS plot they never got the chance to live happily.

The brotherhoods:
Gen. Zhou and Emperor Fan's friendship is so admirable. GZ pointed to EF that his son is not fit for the role after trying to frame GJS for murder. A real friend is not scared to tell the truth it hurt but EF knew he was right but he loved his pathetic son.

ZY, YSA, SM, and GS these three combined is unbeatable from plottinf to assessing the situation they are brains and brawl combined. Their concern for each other was sincere and their friendship built on going through thick and thin and life and death.

The sisterhood between YY, LY, QW was showb briefly but they meshed well.

Side:
Mom in laws- these two are pillars for LY and GS they were able to do what they want because the MILs trust them. No monster in law here. Maybe LYR dad but he died early.

The righthand man of ZLS and his lady ally who keeps on being used and manipulated. I felt vad for them and happy for Lady Feng to have realized she can have a life without ZLS after her talk to LY. Her ending is fit for the story.

All in all the current generation is paying the price or consequences of what happened in the previous dynasty, there are other irritating characters like the dowager empress and princess but they also got whatvthey deserved off screen.

The last episode where they tried to stop GZ from killing FY was epic in a way. It's an ending fit for how everything went down but a bit anticlimatic if you ask me.

Actors were will fit and acted freat to the point that I want to curse LXY for his role as LZS .

***many actors were on BOY and even the scene of GZ at the last epsiode was similar tothe BOY ep when they tried to usurp the throne***

Osts:
Liu Yuning's ost for this drama was good and all the songs were well chosen to fit the story.

Rewatch: definitely specially the beginning when GJS was aimless and LY trying to mold him to be who he should be.

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Partners and Friends for Life.

I watched this and expected lot of tropes and fluff...but boy, was I wrong. This drama skyrocketed on the top of my fave youth dramas. The story and the acting was just perfect.

I liked and loved watching all 5 of them grow up. The friendship of GF LR ZZ JJ and GR made me realize how relationships formed through being the good and the bad and everything in between makes the bond of friendship beautiful, nostalgic, and perfect.

The story was paced well. It never felt rushed despite the fast track from senior high to college to their adult life.

Likes:
-ZZ and LR - After the cp of one and only and forever and ever. These two are the healthiest couple in cdramaland. Since they were friends to til when they were in a relationship, they have no misunderstandings, defined goals as individuals and as a couple, they literally grew up together.
-GR and JJ - the typical enemies to friends to lovers, they bicker like cats and dogs but when one is in need the other is there. Their love story developed late but didn't feel rushed at all.
-GF and Granny - was so happy the writer didn't give him a love story bit his character embodied a filial grandson and good friend. A third wheel to his friends that are a couple.
Granny is a friend to these kids. She imparted very good advice and slice of life words to all of them.

Dislike:
LR parents - their favoritism towards LR younger brother ruined the brothers relationship. If the younger brother didn't stand up to them and runaway would LR still suffer from their mistreatment The brother wanted a relationship with his LR but because of them LR became wary of his own brother. I hated them.
YZX - that classmate who kept on trying to set up and ruin ZZ. She should have been expelled after all that.

If it wasn't for LR parents would have scored this a 10

24 eps is just enough but felt like it was not enough.

I like the last voice over:

LR: "If fate could have told me in advance that I would meet such a person could I have chosen to meet her a little earlier?...It was like a hint that my light was coming."
ZZ: "It was that glance, just that quick glance that brought ius together for life. So precisely.


The ost is so good and it fit the drama and the lyrics are just perfect for the moments they were played for.

Definitely a must rewatch.

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You Don't Know How to Love Your First Love

Many may find the drama adaptation as mundane or boring. However, I wish they continue watching.

It tells a story of a couple who broke up but is not over or has not moved on from each other. I like how the flashbacks explain how they met, fell in love, and broke up. I like the line Duan Rou said at episode 17 "its common that you don't know how to love the other in your first love" which is true that's why it's rare to end up with your first love in real life. The sweetness of their youthful love and the bitterness of breaking up because of circumstances uncontrollable

GX broke up with LC and when they met again it took another two years for her to find a reason, ahem, an excuse to reach out to LC. I think it was fair since she was the one who broke up with him.  When they were younger GX wanted to rely on him but can't. She needed a pillar and the person she wanted to lean on the most is not around it broke her and she broke him. That scene where LC is crying secretly while on break from training nearly broke me. LC wanted to be there for her but can't he loves her and he feels guilty about it. LDR is a scary relationship. It really breaks or makes the relationship stronger.

I like that it took a decade for them to get together again because they had a lot of growing up to do. They grew up individually and it made the relationship better. Even with all the crap they have to deal with their families they have friends that they can rely on. The line where GX said she would have been fine withbher life without LC struck a chord. It's true for a woman who has grown up and well. Why should she settle for mediocre when she can have a fairy tale of her own.

other couples:
HD and MXS typical HS relationship. it didn't end up well for HD but MXS has a husband in QF that loves her much more than HD ever did.

QM and DR now this is a couple I like two individualists. I ship this CP. This is a mature relationship that we all need in real life. You are you. I am who I am. No changes made but there's a lot of understanding each others lifestyle. This is the ideal realistic couple for me. Both have issues and divorced but have no hang ups with their exes. The son was like a cupid of sorts for them.

What I liked most is that it followed the novel. Including the epilogue.I wished they included the letter GX wrote for LC too.

The osts are perfect for the series. The lyrics fit the story.

Rewatch value: I have been rewatching while waiting for upcoming eps when I watched.. need I say more?

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Spoiled Brat on the Loose

I really wanted to like this. I have been a fan of the ML for awhile now and knows he can act well.

IMO this a story about a spoiled brat who does not need protecting but a good spanking. The FL has no growth at all. Growing up in the mortal world the being able to go to the immortal then the demon realm because of her birth she should have some idea how she could help change the world and their prejudice but no she was a whiny brat until the last minute when her master dies for her. The ML, master, tried to help her but rather he enabled and spoiled her more. All because she promised not to leave him. But he breaks her heart and promise which in turn makes the brat act out more.

The characters I like Senior Mu and Qin Ke, I feel bad for their sacrifice I thought it was not worth it.

And that ending was rushed. They opened a can of worms on how the FL dad dies but they don't explain it clearly from what I saw on the 1st ep the mom did not kill the dad.

There was no chemistry on all the love lines.
The only thing I like about this series is how they emphasize on karma. You get what you give. So I was happy when QK was reincarnated.

Maybe I expected too much leaving me so unsatisfied.
I will not watch this again.

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Too Fast Paced...

I have not read the book so I can't comapre one to the other. I was intrested since I just saw the trailer and like Ryan Ding sine I saw him in Just an Encore.

The movie is too fast paced that even if I would feel emotionally invested I lost the feeling way too fast too.

The ML and FL were roommates of some sort. She is staying at his home because of issues with her family. They are neoghbors and the ML is the friend of her brother. In the course of them livig toether they fall in love but because the ML had some issues wiyhbhis family too he disappears for 7 years.

Years later he comes back and try to win her back and almost didn't get her back. And when he does get her back fate hands them a death blow. They both suffered apart got back together only to suffer again What a load of crap!

I'd say this is a waste of the talent of the people here some I have seen in other works and know how they could deliver and another thing the osts are too good for the movie. So sad that this was poorly written.

Rewatch value is a 0 for me. No matter how much I like Ryan this does not work for me. It is not a wate of time and they made the ending a happy ending but in fact it's not.

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Nonsense and Fluffy

Who does not want a CLTCL part 2 with that ending but I settled for this for now. A girl can still dream right, I am still wishing for that part 2?

The basic premise of the story is that an AI system has a glitch and falls in love with a real life human girl.

The ML, Bob is the IT guy who gets electrocuted by the AI when he attempts to override the system and erase his affection for Lana the FL. Bob then gets "possessed" by the AI who goes rogue so he could pursue Lana,

The chemistry between these two is still there but the story is just too shallow to ask for a good acting performance. Nothing stands out in this movie.

AI Love You is shallow. This fluffy and a bit funny. Illogical at it's finest but it's an hour and 35 mins only. It's not much of a story if you are looking for a meaningful one this is not for you. But if you just want to watch a nonsense film with some eye candy and some chemistry this is for you .

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Travel through fragments of past to discover what was forgotten

The story starts when LBX's present life is falling apart. Her marriage to ZY fell through because he fell in love with their classmate TT who LBX considers her bestie. Desperate to win him back she did some crazy stuff but it didn't work out and by some stroke of fate, she gets to enter a parallel universe where she is back in senior high and gets a different perspective of her life back then.

My Opinion:
- ZWS is a wallflower in LBX real past he literally is in the background and fits much there that he goes unnoticed and a rare friend and man in her parallel world. No man would sacrifice that much for a girl IMO.
- In LBX real world she forgot her friends and wrapped herself around ZY. Her life is hin.
- The difference of ZY treatment of LBX in the real and parallel world is so obvious. I kind of think he really liked her but changed overtime. But I don't like him cheating with HTT.
- HTT is  such a fake friend. She cajoles LBX to pursue ZY but likes him too. She enjoys embarassing her and it's no wonder in the parallel world LBX her a hard tine.
- GG and YCY is almost the same in both worlds, go getters ready to chase their dreams and  except for the fact they are in a relationship in the other world.
-MZ the bad boy and good friend that should not fit the puzzle but is perfect to complete the gang.

I liked:
-No matter how she changed in the parallel world, the real world is the same.
- LBX journey to find about ZWS after she returned. Painful as it is.
- ZY got his karma. Lol.
- MZ is a friend we all want in our lives.

I didn't like:
- How could her brother live a nonchalant life after all that?
- I normally don't have issues with open endings but this one, this one, just made me shout out in frustration.

At the early part the strange man LBX met said her going to another world is a fragment of both her past and future and that the world she looks for behind her is in her past. Both statements are true and was well embodied in the show.

The actors are all great but I must say the main leads were perfectly aligned withbtheir characters that it overshadowed the others.

The osts are good. I really love the song Cold.

I might watch this again but I don't want to compare this to reset or someday or one day. These shows have their own strenghts and clealry defined difference from shining for one thing.

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The Sweetest Not So Secret..

The story revolves around TWW and LR who grew up together, but LR initially was secretly in love with TWW. They initially have a fake relationship to help TWW get her certificate/diploma to get her to enroll to PH D program. But LR keep on pushing until TWW became his real girlfriend.

Honestly, I am not much invested in TWW and LR, alhtough what I liked most in their story was that it was a realistic portrayal of how a relationship works when one is older and the other is younger.

I am much more interested in the story of LX and JZC, the FLs best friend and the businessman who once thought TWW was the ideal woman for him. His rationality and way of measuring up people by adding or deducting points, is kinda funny. LX is a complex woman with a past and is easily misunderstood. This is a classic opposites do attract.

Then lastly we have JH and GZ, JH was in once infatuated with LR but she's very open minded and understands her affection will neer be reciprocated and decided to move on and be happy, her as a friend to LR is better than nothing.

The crazy guy DZ us literally cray cray with his delusions and crazy mom, though, they added spice to the story. The classmate who worked part time for TWW is a classic nutcase too, since LR didn't like her, she wanted to ruin everyone else. She got what she deserved.

The acting is so-so. Plotwise it's a good story. Not much fluff but the realistic approach is nice.

OST is fit for the series but not much remarkable if you ask me.

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Selfless People Don't Deserve Selfish Happiness

Is it me or all Novoland series end too realitically or sadly. Heartbreaking.

Pearl Eclipse tells us the story of FHS who had to be disguised as man most her life under the instructions of her master FJM. The story also includes an emperor CZX whose a bit cray cray, a princess, TL who looks like his deceased wife and my favorite of all FZY and ZL.

It took me a while to finish this series for these reasons:
-I just ain't feeling the spark between FHZ and FJM. The unrequited love got dragged too long if you ask me.
-Youdu got me a second lead syndrome. His graceful entry and exit was just too awesome a tad heart wrenching for me.
-When the emperor is emotionally and mentally abusing TL because she looks like her sister and keeps being reminded of his lost love. I can't bear watching the torment.
-So little was shown of FZY when he got back to Huku. But it kinda made sense. Lol.


What I like:
-The pure innocent love between FZY and ZL. Seriously they deserve to bw together.
-Badass FHS, she kicked a** as a soldier and as a consort. She's smart and understanda the importance of looking at the big picture at the expense of sacrifices but it does not  mean that she can't throw a fit and get mad at her master, FJM.
-The love and hate relationship of FJM and CZX, after the hell they've been through one would kinda understand the emperor. They are tied together in a sense.
-The kindred friendship of TL and FHS. Opposites attract indeed, the contrast of TL and FHS was clear and it made their bond more stronger.

FJM taught FHS well. They both know they deserve to be together but circumstances tore them apart. It's for the good of the empire, so who cares about their happiness. Which is the opposite of TL and CZX, they decided to die together at the expense of leaving an orphan heir to the throne and a huge burden and responsibility for FHS to bear. I mean FJM is supposed to be dead, so he may be in hiding after the battle and he's the grand mentor. He can't die. As I said for the sake of many they forgo their own happiness. Ergo, I love you, You love me. It's not meant to be.

The acting is great. YM as FHS is her element and expertise. WC, it took me awhile  to warm up to his FJM. But these pairing lack chemistry IMO. Youdu and FHS could have been better. Haha. I've see XKC in other works and I should say his acting here is par with the other to main leads.  The rest of the cast did great too.

The osts are remarkably matched with the flow of the series.

This is a one time watch. I would never watch this again.

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The world won't change if you die but I might change a little bit

I've put this drama on hold for a long time.
This is not one of those japanese movie or drama that I usually enjoy but I like thos movie just fine.

The ML I could describe him as a disillusioned young man who became curious of the FL who seems to want to die but also shows some signs of wantong to live on.
Their story is quote intresting and touching. He gave her the will to live at a cost. I wish they dod not have such an ending.

The cute girl and her best friend. Not that I could relate to the cute girl but I understand her need for a relationship she grew up lonely. Her best friend is her pillar of support. I think their part of the story is not that developed though.

Lastly we have the the girl who likes a guy whose not into her but eventually gives in and likes her back. This one is a bit fluff but like the other two stories it has depth.

The acting was fine.
The osts are just okay nothing remarkable or memorable for me.

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Chill Pill

It's a story about an emperor and a princess of the warring state he just defeated.
This is funny and the story is not that deep.

Dan Li is a princess whose like not a princess and Qin Yu as imposing as he is has his flaws as a human being. The ML's brother and the FL's sister are more fitting to be the emperor and empress.

Su Mu is so cute, he's a warlock whose magic fails him at times and a true friend to Dan Li, I am not sure if he likes Dan Li but their friendship is cute. The maid Jia You and the doorman of Dan Li's alter ego is cute too.

I watched this because the FL and ML was a couple in the drama The Secret of Love and they had chemistry there it was just their scenes were short in that drama and it made it up here. I might watch the 2nd season too, hopefully it would be short and funny like this one.

This is literally a short series with about episodes less than 10 mins. each.
If you need a chill pill watch this. It has subs on WeTv and it looks like it would have a part 2 based on the ending...

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Shut off your brain...No Logic Allowed

I am into fluff these days and this series fit the bill.

The story is about a girl who like a guy unrequitedly because he helped her when she felt lost. A guy whose been burned by love whose prejudice against girls in his field caused major misunderstanding between the leads at first.

Here are points of what I like and dislike:
- the gender bender ended quickly, I can't bear seeing her wear that hideous wig.
- the FL is headstrong, although admittedly she loses herself when it comes to the ML but personally, i think in real life there are girls like her.
- the FLs bestie is the best. She does not push her opinions on her friend but she supports her with whatever decision she makes.
- the ML is dumb, that's the most positive way to describe him when it comes to love. He's not hung up on his old flame but because he feels guilty about his misconception of her, he gives her some of his time which gives her hope that there's a chance to rekindle their affair.
- the MLs best friend like the FLs bestie is awesome. He was not written as a 2nd lead that we get sick of because he didn't end up with the FL. He supports her and tries to put some sense on the ML but the ML being dumb as he is does not understand his friend's good will.
- The FLs teammates, 4 musketeers of the team A of programming, made the workplace lively and their teamwork and camaraderie is cute, they made the scenes in the office funny and endearing.
- The Ex GF, Li Man is the ex we hate the most. She's under the illusion that the ML has not moved on and can't forget her. I mean, she made his old company go broke, she blamed it on his mom's dislike and she disappeared to improve herself. It's all sugarcoated BS. She should not have had the face to show up in front of him but she's brazen and so confident that she can't get him back.

The OST is cute.
As for the rewatch value, I would when I need to shut off my brain and watch nonsense.

All in all it was not a bad story, it's a usual romcom, the story is what we're used to but the chemistry between the leads didn't work well for me. I've seen them act way better than what we've seen here. The only reason I scored this at around 6 is because the comedy worked for me.

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How mundane can a relationship be? ZSC and SY of the modern times will show you.

I like how Forever and Ever is the polar opposite of the tragedy of One and Only.

SY and ZSC has the most healthiest relationship in dramaland that I have seen. Their relationship is neatly wrapped in a bubble wrap that no one can ruin.

The trust she has for ZSC is absolute that no matter how crazy his family is it could not break them apart. I also like how SY parents and family supported her despite the rudeness of ZSC family. This really depicts the statement that marriage is not just about the couple but their families as well.

To describe ZSC family as dysfunctional is too light. Theirs is an extended family x 100 and everyone relying on the eldest son of the family its just baffling. I understand why ZSC fought tooth and nail to have SY and protect their relationship. He maybe inexperienced in romance and dating but I think he did his best to be with SY. Compared to SY loving family the Zhous would be a weird one.

The stepmom and 2nd uncle are living their lives in guilt and I thought at first they were in cahoots with WC but I was so wrong. Even though the stepmom does not like ZSC she protected his rights she does not care of in the eyes of others she's evil except her mom maybe. The stepmom explains to her mom but not to nayone else. When WX died I could feel their anguish as parents and even tried to prtect WC. I appreciated ZSC resolve in pursuing the matter since WC killed his sister to avoid his embezzlement and crimes. ZSCs having Ren inherit was the best decision and I think ZSC and MX has that planned all along. He is really not fit to lead that pack.

I felt bad for the reincarnation of the Crown Prince, in this lifetime MX deserved to be happy with WX but WC was too greedy and he did not care for the life of his sister. WC deserved to die and XM was right in leaving him. I won't babble about the other folks from OAO who reincarnated with them. It lacked depth in this lifetime. Except for Ren. I just love Ren. He did his best for his cousin and his wife.

Despite being shorter One and Only is more beautiful in it's storytelling and Forever and Ever being the total opposite. They deserve happiness after all that crap.

The dream sequence of their past life was done beautifully it seemed like a seamless transirion from their past life.

The actors be it the leads and support did a good job. But the OAO actors were excellent. I can't compare much except for the leads they executed the roles well for me despite the lack of skinship the eyes and body language showed a beautiful rapport.

The ost is good.
I would definitely re-watch this one.

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Traigically Beautiful Storytelling

I had to stop bawling my eyes out before I wrote this review.
Although the drama didn't invest much of skinship between the couples in this series but the nuances are there. The lingering looks, the lines said with underlying mening. It says it all.

We have couples who are fated but not bound to be together.
SY and ZC are in love woth each other but vecause ZC promised never to marry he never confessed nor said aloud his feelings for her but he has good buddies who says it all for him.

CG and HXY is heartbreaking they love each other and they both know it and they can't be togteher because of their social class. When the cousin married the princess it was necessary but since the princess loves someobe else too their marriage was doomed from the start.

XY and FQ not sure how to think of these 2 but there's also Xie Chen who seems to like her.

The politics is too hard and complicated to discuss but it's basically fighting for the throne that ZC gave up on and decided to foghts wars for the country but since he's too good the people in power are scared he'd rebel and usurp the throne. I honestly wish he did. But beong an honorable man that he is he kept his promise.

The fake crown prince deserved his death and the downfall of his country was all because of his greed and affinity to avenge himself from the wmpress dowager.

Choosing death for the welfare of their friends is the best choice and their friends understood their sacrfifce.

I must say I know Allen can act but Bai Lu kinda surprised me in her acting when she was mute and the scene at the latter part she expressed herself well through her eyes.

The osts fit the scenes and strory.
Definitely rewatching this when I need a good cry.

My only peeve on this one is I wished they showed a snippet of the other generals and prince of pingqin at the end too.

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