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Her second historical period show
It’s Seven’s second historical period show and my first time watching it. Finished watching only in 2026 because I’m not a fan of historical show. Plot is abit one sided and unfair treatment to the female. Perhaps is because the character is not the first wife child and can understand why. Love how the romance developed over time and given each other the space to flourish. Well balanced show and Seven and Wallace chemistry (though the age difference) is very surprising good.Was this review helpful to you?
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A simple, well balanced and yet touching and meaningful storyline. Maybe it is true that when you love ones have passed on they probably will become someone or something near you again. Love the delivery and performance by the dad, actresses and dogs in the show. Just so natural and there is some unexplainable connections between the dogs with the female lead. The dogs do really know how to act and come naturally. Go see the BTS also, very interesting interactions and reactions from the dogs.The show has portrayed difficult life decisions,facing the life and death of loved ones and communication with love ones. At different phases of life, one will gradually grow up to learn and better understand the meaning of those difficult decisions.
Seven Tan mentioned it is a very good movie as it has helped and she was able to release her emotions during the acting (the crying scene that was uncontrollable and causing her body to shake). I believed that she has been fronting alot since her mother’s sudden passed on due to car accident some years back and her being wronged by media and public on some events (she has nvr tried to explain herself or want to gain publicity from those events but having a strong front to prove people with her performances). Perhaps, it’s a tipping point for her and glad she has grew up from the pain.
It was also only earlier in 2026 in one of the variety shows that her co-workers asked her on her scar. It was actually an accident (believe it happened during the filming of this movie) which was quite bad back then that her top right lip and flash was dangling. It left some deep scaring and still undergoing treatment till date. Hope things will be better and smoother to Seven and myself for 2026, more good years and performance to come! Keep up your good work!
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Bring Audiences Across the Different Era of China & Shenzhen development
I typically like romance and inspiring shows. Contemplated whether to watch it as I know that the romance but in this drama maybe limited. Also it is not a typical kind of show that I would like (older period storyline).Decided to proceed as I understand it’s Seven’s second drama with her BFF, Dong Qin and also learnt that Seven recommended her to the director as Dong Qin fits the character very well. Interestingly, I would say Yes!
All the characters acted really well in the drama, love the female lead’s foster father and mother. The upbringing and values that is so warm and welcoming. The storyline has show case to the world how females are being despised and also given away since birth (true story). The emotional expressions and actions by the female lead is very commendable - leaving the foster dad after an argument (not able to self explain and gotten hurt very deeply by the dad, also unable to face or address his dad). While some viewers, may have harshly said she is heartless… I can understand how devastated she has been, after her pillar (the foster mother) passed on and she has caused trouble to her dad. She just want to leave and not to be found anymore so that she will not burden his dad anymore and live on her own means. This show is well balanced with a lot of good actings for all - the two “sisters” in the show acted really well and carried the characters to life! Impressively that Hao Qian Qian the actress real person character it totally degree different from character!
Lots of touching moments for self reflection for me too to cherish your friends and elderly when they are still around. Was hoping that the foster father can have more time with the female lead… and not passed away. Also salute the male lead who has been supporting the female lead quietly till the end, my own interpretation is they are keeping each other as companions (even though there is no “official marriage involve) and they are happy with this kind of relationship without officially married.
At the end of most Seven Tan’s drama there is always some take aways and learnings which I enjoyed the most - relatable to cherish time with parents and love ones, inspiring for one to fight and lead a better life.
200% worth watching, if you have given up halfway, try to rewatch it again!
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Career First Love Second
Took me awhile to pick this up to watch in yr2026. Have seen the clips on youtube but not sure why the male lead just doesn’t attract me to. Another reason is for modern shows, 40 episodes to me it’s abit too lengthy.From Seven Tan’s fan point of view, decided to proceed. Similar to some of the reviewers, it is hard not to put As Beautiful As You (ABAY) and Master Of My Own (MOMO) as comparison as they are career woman centric + romance from their “superior”. Fell in love from MOMO and Go ahead from Seven Tan’s acting actually. I would feel that MOMO story line and plot has more affirmation and convincing. However, can’t deny the CP from both in ABAY, gradually able to accept the male lead towards the middle of the show. Love how the female lead presents proves herself and her gusto into solving every obstacles that come her way. An entrepreneurial spirit that has been presented very well. Romance was sweet and very natural and the small details in having the game cards given some light touches to the romance in the drama.
Hope all has caught the special edition to this drama too and not missed out the final ended after the last episode - it is a complete wrap up with sweet endings though the male lead in the end passed away due to old age.
At the end of most Seven Tan’s drama there is always some take aways and learnings which I enjoyed the most
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A Unique Story Plot
The way this drama is presented, there is a lot of flash back technics instead of presenting the story naturally from the schooling period to the adulthood story. Took abit of time to get used to it as I believe the audience have to connect the pieces from the different flash backs. It is a show to commemorate the people serving the country where are time and lives are for the country first and family second. Respectfully the show has presented the romance, family understanding of the job and the sacrifices that have to come. Still a good show in my opinion.Was this review helpful to you?
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Refreshing Story
Have watch a lot of pilot shows in the past. This show makes me want to go travel and take more planes. Front bit of the drama is abit draggy wish that the plot could have more time for the couple relationship development and romances after both get together. Or maybe 40 episodes are abit too long (if without the draggy bit in front). Love both male and female leads, their professionalism in carry out their characters and their love for their job. Seven delivers every time without fail and also ends off every drama with her own singing of OST as a remembrance of the drama she acted through the song. Finds her an interesting actress who works hard, have fun at set and have some kind of natural attraction and positive synergy towards the cast and audiences.Was this review helpful to you?
