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dramadisciple
Texas USA
Almost as good as the original
First let’s just review the drama itself without comparing it to the original.This drama has a very original storyline that’s completely unpredictable. With hundreds of dramas under my belt I’m very good at figuring out what’s going to happen in a drama. But I would never have dreamed the reason why the male lead was seeing his future. So I give top scores for the very original storyline.
The romance is good with real kisses and lots of cuddles and cuteness. There’s a lot of push and pull between the leads in the beginning but it’s for very believable reasons. And the main leads have great chemistry.
This drama has lots of action with no dragging in the middle like some dramas tend to do. It’s well written with great acting and definitely worth the watch.
Now let’s compare it to the original:
(This is only for those that have seen the original drama. If you haven’t seen either version yet be forewarned it may contain spoilers and you might want to skip this part).
It’s rare when a remake is as good as the original but this one comes close. It followed the original almost exactly scene for scene word for word and only skipped a few parts. It’s very good and the acting is great! I have to say that this one may have been even better than the original if it hadn’t left out a few of my favorite scenes from the original Korean version. My favorite scene is where the friend is stuck hiding behind the couch while the main couple are all over each other celebrating their decision to get married. It’s just so funny and their chemistry is on fire. But this drama didn’t have that scene. It also skipped some cute funny scenes between the secondary couple (the male leads sister and the lawyer friend). Like the scene where she stops up the toilet and he saves the day. I missed that scene because it totally cracked me up. And in the original drama the male lead is furious at his friend for getting his sister pregnant which seemed more realistic to me. But in this one he just pats him on the shoulder. I felt that this drama wasn’t as good as the original. It’s still a really good drama. But it left out some of the best scenes that really made the show. And that’s a shame because the actors did a really great job. If you liked the original you’ll like this one too. It’s almost identical with the exception of a few scenes. Overall I’d say it’s a great drama worth watching even if you saw the original one.
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Light, cute, easy watch
If you’re looking for a lakorn that is different and is a little lighter and fluffier than most lakorns then this drama is for you. There are no slap kisses, no evil mother in laws, no domineering male lead, no over the top crazy drama that makes you want to throw your tv across the room, and no long term couple separations. It’s an unusual lakorn that is lighthearted and funny. That’s not to say there’s no angst, sadness, or melodrama. It’s just that the sad or dramatic parts of the drama don’t last too long and there’s lots of really good comedy interspersed throughout. So let’s talk about what I liked and didn’t like.What I liked:
The chemistry of the main leads was what made this drama work. Seeing the male lead try so hard to seduce his wife throughout a good deal of the drama was adorable (even though she’s sassy she’s shy about sex because she’s a virgin). He really nailed his pouting scenes (adorable) and his seductive scenes too. And I just want to thank the producers for all of the multiple gratuitous shirtless scenes. Those abs were a work of art (sigh). And the way he would flex his pecs and make his chest jump when she stared at it was so cute! I loved the sassiness of the female lead. She always stood up for herself and was able to kick some butt if needed. I also liked that she wasn’t some poor needy girl off the streets. She was well educated from a good family and she was confident in herself. It was easy to like her personality. And it was pleasant to watch a drama that didn’t take itself too seriously. The comedy was top notch. I liked that even though there were evil characters doing bad things most issues got resolved rather quickly. There was angst and sorrow and bad guys pulling all types of stuff but it was never drawn out for too long.
What I didn’t like:
Even though I liked the female leads character and her sassiness, she was a bit too rough. She was always hitting the male lead for one reason or another and it was a little too much (though he usually deserved it because he didn’t understand women and didn’t respect her feelings.) I also didn’t like the crazy girl that was obsessed with the male lead. Why is there always a crazy female that’s been obsessed with the male lead her whole life in every drama? And almost every time the male lead has never liked her or even given her the time of day yet she still obsesses over him. It’s so unrealistic and unoriginal. One other thing that I often complain about in romantic dramas is the kissing scenes. And yes, these kissing scenes were the typical lock your lips and stare at each other type of kisses. Not realistic at all.
Even though I loved the ending and how sweet it was, I wasn’t a fan of it turning into a musical for the last ten or so minutes. I’m sure most people loved it but it wasn’t my cup of tea. It was a little too cheesy for me.
Overall this was a very good drama. Lots of romance, great comedy, good plot, and just enough angst and drama to make it interesting without going over the top and stressing me out. It’s not perfect but it’s definitely worth watching.
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Very funny
If you’re looking for a lot of laughs with not much depth then this is for you. It’s definitely very funny and very low on angst and sadness. It’s perfect to watch after a really heavy melodrama that’s torn you up. That being said, it just wasn’t my cup of tea. It wasn’t bad it just wasn’t that great either. I’ll start out with what I liked.What I liked:
The comedy was excellent. The acting was pretty good too. There wasn’t a lot of angst or sadness. I also really liked the behind the scenes clips at the end of each episode, it was a nice touch. Most of the characters were pretty lovable and there weren’t a lot of evil people doing awful things to get you all upset. The main couple are pretty cute together too. And I appreciated the character growth of the assassin and the second male lead.
What I didn’t like:
It was just a little too light and sweet. The story lacked depth and dimension. It did get a little more interesting story wise later in the drama but it was very predictable. I knew who the villain was very early on and how the final scene would play out. But what really bothered me was the romance aspect of the drama. I’m so tired of the kisses where the actors press their lips together and just stare at each other for several minutes while the camera circles around them. It’s hard to get into a romance with such fake kisses. And there’s just way too much push and pull between the main couple. But when a drama has to use the old standby cliche amnesia plot just to pull the main leads apart because they’ve exhausted all other means to keep them apart, they lose major points with me. Overall the lack of depth, the predictable storyline, and the unfulfilling romance of this drama had me taking a number of stars off. But I have to say, if you’re looking for something strictly for laughs and cuteness then this is definitely for you.
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Original and funny
Originally I avoided this show because I disliked the storyline. The idea of watching a drama that revolved around a bunch of backstabbing politicians sounded boring. But since the ratings were high and the reviews said it was light and funny I decided to go ahead and watch it. And I’m glad I did. Even though the story does revolve around politics they don’t overdo it with angst or go too crazy. This drama does a great job of getting you all worked up over a situation but then easing the tension with some great comedy. I also liked that nothing was drawn out too long and whatever got you upset gets resolved in a reasonable amount of time. This is a true romantic comedy that stays true to its genre without ever turning into a melodrama.As for the romance, it’s woven throughout the drama and it’s sweet but it’s never the main focal point of the show. There’s lots of real kisses and skinship and this couple has some amazing chemistry. It’s not a really lovey dovey romantic show though. But since the romance isn’t the main focus there are some great benefits. There are no love triangles, no evil parents opposing the couple, and no breakups.
It’s just a really cute funny drama that focuses on the little people in this world and shows how they can accomplish so much in their lives if they just put their mind to it and try a little harder. It also exposes the deep corruption in politics and shows just how far some people will go to in order to maintain their powerful positions. But despite the deep message, the drama stays surprisingly light funny and sweet. It’s a definite must watch in my book.
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Very similar to “Well Intended Love”
This was produced by the same people that made “Well Intended Love” and you can see the similarities right away. It even has the extra little scene clip at the end of every episode. It’s very romantic with lots of skinship.Things I liked:
I liked the light fluffiness of the drama. This is exactly what I need after a really heavy emotional drama. It’s low on angst and heavy on romance. The kisses were downright steamy. And I also liked that the female lead was very strong and confident. Even though the male lead was a very wealthy CEO she didn’t need him. I’m so tired of the wimpy simpering females that play damsels in distress in most dramas nowadays. And getting to see the main leads together for a good length of time and seeing what their lives are like on down the road was awesome. I really liked that they didn’t abruptly end the drama right after the main leads got together which happens in almost every drama nowadays. There are two more couples that are pretty cute and we even see their storylines well fleshed out which was nice. I liked being able to see how they turned out. The acting was pretty good and the editing wasn’t choppy at all like some dramas. It flowed smoothly, the actors wardrobe was really nice. It wasn’t a low budget production at all.
Things I disliked:
I wished this drama had the deeper storyline like they did with “Well Intended Love.” With WIL there was an obsessed female friend, kidnapping, amnesia, a revenge plot, along with the male lead lying to get the female lead to marry him. This entire drama revolved around the male leads amnesia. Every bump in the road for the main leads had to do with overcoming his amnesia issues. There was very little to the story other than amnesia. The other two couples did make it better. They were cute. And there was one little brief issue of a spy at their workplace. But other than that there wasn’t much to the story other than the bickering main leads trying to work out their differences over his amnesia. It was a decent plot but having the amnesia issue drag on for the entire length of the drama without anything else exciting happening got monotonous. I can see why some people said it was boring. I wouldn’t say it was boring but I could see why others who aren’t as into romance as I am would. The sweetness of the main couple along with steamy kisses, and skinship kept it sweet and cute and made it a worthwhile watch. But the storyline needed depth and a few more twists. And dubbing this drama with the same exact voices used for the male and female leads in WIL was disappointing. Hearing Ling Yi Zhou’s voice and Xia Lin’s voice from WIL on the main leads in this drama was a bit disconcerting.
One other issue:
I’m not sure if this is a problem everywhere this drama was offered because that’s how it was produced or if it was strictly a YouTube problem.
But the only place I could find English subs was on YouTube. And the YouTube version had a few issues. Sometimes the music was so loud that you couldn’t hear the actors speak. And several times the sound cut out completely. And occasionally the subs on the screen weren’t up long enough to finish reading them. It wasn’t a constant issue. I would say these problems only occurred every once in a while. Probably about 70% of the time the drama had none of these issues. So it wasn’t super bad and it wouldn’t stop me from watching it. But still, it was annoying and detracted from the overall feel of the drama.
Final thoughts:
Overall I’m glad I watched it. Yes the storyline wasn’t as deep as I’d like it to be and the YouTube version I watched had a lot of technical glitches. But I loved that it was low on angst and high on romance, skinship, and sweetness. So if you go into it knowing what to expect you should enjoy it. I did.
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It lived up to the hype
I swore that I would never find a psychological thriller/romance/mental health drama that could come even close to being as good as “Kill Me Heal Me” but this drama proved me wrong. I still say KMHM was a little better, but the acting in this drama really impressed me. Every single actor was did a really good job. Kim Soo Hyun really knows how to choose good dramas. He starred in “You Who Came From The Stars” that was a big hit then went into the military. As soon as he came back he chose this drama and I’m certain it will be a huge success.The storyline: The male lead is the sole caretaker for his autistic older brother that suffers from PTSD because he witnessed his mother’s murder. They move every year due to his brother’s meltdowns over his fear of the murderer finding him and killing him too. So they never really have time to make friends or date or get close to anyone. The male lead is a very kind and patient person that works at mental health hospitals. The female lead is a rude obnoxious writer that seems to have no feelings. Her father is at the hospital where the male lead works and after a series of run ins their lives become entangled.
You can tell a lot of money was invested in this. It’s definitely a big budget drama. The special effects and cinematography were top notch. The music was perfect for each scene and was quite moving.
For those looking for an action packed psychological thriller, you may be disappointed by the romance or the focus on mental health which slows things down a bit in some parts. This is a third mental health, a third murder mystery psychological thriller, and a third romantic comedy. It’s a package deal so go into it expecting all three genres to be rolled into one nice cohesive package. I personally loved how balanced it was. There was never too much of one thing, so it never got boring or predictable. You have a little murder mystery which gets you all nervous and worked up then would things would calm down with the push and pull of the romance. Then there would be the sadness from different characters lives or mental health issues and then the comedy would pop up and get you laughing. I really enjoyed the diversity of the drama.
One thing I disliked was how I felt about the female lead in the beginning. She was very selfish, arrogant, and rude. It took a good while before I liked her. But that’s how we are supposed to feel about her. Once you find out about her backstory and what she’s been through, you can sympathize with her and understand her better. And her character growth was phenomenal. In fact, every character in this drama has amazing character growth which gave it so much depth and made it more interesting.
And can I just say thank you to those in charge who decided to have real kisses in this drama and not the fake ones. It’s hard to believe in a romance with fake kisses or people that go to bed together or wake up together completely dressed like they’re about to walk out the door. Well there’s none of that here. It was very true to life which I believe enhanced the drama and made it more relatable.
Overall I loved this drama and can’t really find much to dislike about it. I wish the female lead was a little more likable, and the pace could have picked up a bit more in some areas. But no drama is perfect and those are just tiny things. Just take my advice and watch it. It’s really really good!
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A pretty good romcom
This has all of the cliches like forced cohabitation, memory loss, cold rich man versus poor woman, genius lead with perfect memory, and hate to love. So why did I like it so much? Somehow the actors breathe life into this story and get you emotionally invested despite all of the cliches. One night I just couldn’t make myself stop clicking the next episode button and ended up not going to bed till 3 am. The romance and comedy are spot on perfect too.If you’re looking for a good romance then look no further. This has lots of real kisses, princess carrying, hugging, cuddling, flirting, and skinship. The secondary couple had me rooting for them early on. And I have to say I really like that this stays true to its genre. It starts out as a romcom and ends as a romcom. There was no sudden switch to an angst filled melodrama towards the end like most Chinese dramas have been doing lately.
Both leads have someone crushing on them. And it’s a big part of the storyline. And it causes a lot of misunderstandings which gets annoying. But since neither of the main leads have romantic feelings for anyone other than each other, I don’t consider it a true romantic triangle or square. I only consider it a love triangle if the main lead dates, considers dating, or has some romantic feelings for the rival in the love triangle.
The main drawbacks of this drama would be that it’s storyline is not very original. You know where it’s going and there are no real surprises. And the numerous misunderstandings between the main leads in the beginning gets a little annoying.
What saves it is the great acting, the chemistry of the main leads, and the comedy. And the main leads don’t wait till the last couple of episodes to get together. I also like the underlying theme and message it conveys. The main leads love for each other enlightened them and made them both much better people. I really enjoyed watching their character growth. And it’s true that if you marry the right person you can become a much better version of yourself. Because you encourage and inspire each other to do better. And that’s what they did. They rooted for each other pushed each other to be the best that they could be and it was inspiring. The ending is very satisfying and it’s not rushed.
Overall it’s a great one to watch if you like light sweet fluffy romcoms with a few misunderstandings and some mild angst and office politics but nothing too melodramatic.
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Weird name good drama
I have no idea where they came up with the name for this drama. There’s no fairy land nor are there any fairies. What I describe below is not a spoiler. You need to understand these things beforehand in order understand the drama. It’s about an alien race whose ship crashes on earth. They are stranded and fragments of their ship is scattered all over earth. These fragments are made of jade and have special powers. If a person has an extreme obsession the jade fragment can give life to that obsession and their spirit can continue living for hundreds of years trying to fulfill that obsession. The aliens (called heavenly soldiers) have the job of getting rid of these obsessed spirits because after a period of time they become very evil. The male lead is an obsessed spirit that is very good and has managed to contain and control his obsession. He was helped by a female heavenly soldier that died to protect him. She gave him her heavenly soldier bracelet that gives the wearer special powers. He becomes a spiritual doctor and cures obsessed spirits of their obsession before they turn evil. Heavenly soldiers (the aliens) and the obsessed spirits are natural born enemies.The female lead intrigues the male lead because she can do things she’s not supposed be able to do. She’s an ordinary human but relics of the alien race, like its sacred peach tree, responds to her touch. He’s a very cold person but he rents an entire floor in her families large ancestral home because he wants to figure her out. Their story and their past lives were quite interesting. I thoroughly enjoyed unraveling their mystery. They also have a great romance with some nice kissing scenes. I liked that they had both romance and mystery to their story.
There are some nice second and third couples whose stories are well fleshed out. For a good two thirds of the drama they mostly help obsessed spirits and the stories were pretty deep and interesting. Of course along the way romance blooms, couples bicker, there’s lots of comedic relief and then evil plots start forming behind the scenes. The last third of the drama it starts to get angsty and sad. So many things happen so quickly. It goes from cute romcom to melodrama. But this is very typical of Chinese dramas lately so I wasn’t surprised. I would have preferred either a light fluffy romcom or a melodrama but not both combined into one.
But that being said, I still really enjoyed this drama. It has a pretty deep storyline that kept me hooked and a satisfying ending that made sense. There were no loose ends or unanswered questions. It reminded me a lot of The Goblin. Especially when the male lead who is an obsessed spirit, and the second male lead who is a heavenly soldier become good friends. Not only do these sworn enemies have a great bromance, they even cohabitate. In the beginning when they were using their powers to throw objects across the room at each other I had major Goblin vibes. It’s not as good as Goblin but it’s well worth the time invested in watching it.
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It lives up to its hype!
This continues the story of Dong Hua & Feng Jiu from Eternal Love. When Eternal Love was being produced they didn’t have the rights to this story yet. So in Eternal Love they just made up a fictitious storyline for them. But in The Pillow Book they follow the book pretty closely. So just be aware that their story here is different and doesn’t pick up where it left off in Eternal Love. But don’t let that put you off. It’s an excellent drama well worth watching.Things that I liked:
Dilraba Dilmurat’s portrayal of a fox is spot on perfect. She’s so adorable! And I usually hate watching girls act cute but she just does such a good job of it. And the chemistry between her and Vengo Gao is off the charts just like in Eternal Love. It’s takes a while for them to get together but when they do there are lots of sweet moments for you romance lovers. There’s lots of real kisses, cuddles, flirting, and skinship. But what’s so great about this drama is that it’s way more than just romance. It has an amazing storyline. There’s political intrigue, great fight scenes, birth secrets, and warring gods. It’s a perfect combination of a deep period drama and a romance drama. It’s well paced with great music. I liked that the sad or angsty parts of the story didn’t get stretched out too long. They were there and they certainly got me more invested in the drama but they weren’t overdone to where I was stressed out and upset.
Things I didn’t like:
The storyline was quite similar to Eternal Love. It starts out with a Dong Hua having an adopted sister that’s obsessed with him just like Ye Hua had in Eternal Love. Then in the mortal realm Dong Hua has a love trial with Feng Jiu (and she has to break his heart) just like in Eternal Love. And yes, it was even harder the second time watching them suffer. Then of course there’s the evil being that’s locked up and trying to break free and destroy the world just like in Eternal Love. It’s eerily similar to Eternal Love and it made me wish it was a little different and more original. But I guess it’s really not their fault because they were just following the story written in the book.
That being said, it’s still an excellent drama that’s in my top 20 dramas and I’ve literally watched hundreds of them. Any drama that can take a similar storyline and make me love it this much has got to be great! It was well acted and the characters had so much depth and growth. It was well worth my time watching the full 56 episodes without skipping a single second. (Which is rare for me.) I liked that all of the questions were answered and there were no loose ends or open endings. And it didn’t kill off a bunch of beloved characters or make me sad or cry at the end like a lot of Chinese period dramas tend to do lately. It’s just a really good overall drama that never has a dull moment and gives you tons of characters that you enjoy and get invested in. I would highly recommend watching this drama.
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Great acting and amazing chemistry
Acting:
I’ve watched quite a few of Dilraba Dilmurat’s dramas and I thought historical dramas were what she did best, especially after Eternal Love. Boy was I wrong! Her acting in this was beyond my expectations! She’s so polished, confident, and smooth in this drama. After watching so many of her historical dramas it was quite refreshing seeing her in a modern setting. And of course Johnny Huang did an amazing job as usual. The whole cast were not only great actors but there was a lot of eye candy. Such a beautiful cast!
The romance:
Now I see why everyone talks about the main leads chemistry. It’s not just the steamy kisses or sparks flying between them. It’s how smooth and relaxed they were in scenes that would make most actors feel very uncomfortable. There’s were lots of kisses, cuddles, hand holding, foot rubs, back massages, princess carrying, and some serious flirting. And every time they made you feel like they’d been dating for many years in real life. It takes some serious acting skills to do that. And I also like that it took a while for the main leads to get together and you see them as they begin to have feelings for each other. It seemed like a more natural more realistic romance.
The story:
The fashion industry makes for an interesting setting and their clothes are beautiful. I liked that even though the main couple are faced with many obstacles on the path to happiness, nothing is drawn out too long or overdone. The love triangle in the beginning (thankfully) doesn’t stretch out for the whole drama as I expected it to. And each obstacle they face, once it’s handled it doesn’t keep coming back or get repetitive which kept the drama interesting. I also liked that this drama didn’t overdo the angst. It wasn’t overly melodramatic or overly sad. There is some conflict and angst but it’s nothing over the top or too upsetting. This drama felt more light and sweet to me which was refreshing. There are other couples and their stories are interesting. The family and friends were also very easy to like, even the crazy ones.
What I didn’t like was how heavy it got into work related issues for the last half of the drama. I also didn’t like how easily the main leads forgave all of the bad guys for all of the crap they pulled. It’s just not realistic. No one is that perfect. Other than that there wasn’t a lot to dislike about this drama.
Overall this is a really good drama with great acting, a diverse and interesting cast of characters, an interesting storyline and some really amazing chemistry. I’ll definitely watch it again.
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A pleasant easy to watch romcom
When I read the reviews I expected this to be kind of silly and funny with a little bit of romance. And it did start out that way in the first few episodes. But as the drama progressed it got deeper and there were more conflicts. So I was worried that this would be one of those typical cdramas that starts out as a romcom and turns into a melodrama. But I was pleasantly surprised that it didn’t do that. Even though there were conflicts they weren’t overdone and didn’t last long. And the great comedy was sprinkled throughout each episode. What a pleasant surprise to have a romcom stay true to its genre right down to the end.As for the comedy, it was perfect. It was a little silly but not overly silly. And there wasn’t too much of it either. It was scattered about here and there to relieve the stress and make you giggle which I did quite often. And that’s saying a lot because it’s not easy to make me laugh and I hate goofy silly slapstick style comedy. But this comedy was perfect.
The romance was sweet with lots of skinship and several kisses and cuddles. One minute it would be cute and fluffy romance. Then the next minute it would be all sexy romance. (In one scene he sweeps everything off of the table and kisses her on it.) The romance was very nice.
The story taught a valuable lesson about equality between the sexes. It was an original storyline that was much more believable than I expected it to be. The characters had growth and depth. And I liked how they answered all of the questions and tied up the loose ends. My only complaint would be is that it gets just a little draggy in the middle of the drama. You get tired of the conflicts with the second female lead and her antics as it focuses on her a little too much. But it does get better if you hang in there. The whole equality of the sexes theme starts to kick in then it gets much more interesting.
Overall I would highly recommend this drama to those that like light sweet romantic comedies with a decent storyline and not too much angst.
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I loved the side characters, especially the swim teams. They had me cracking up all of the time. For most of this drama it’s light and sweet and the villains attempts to cause problems are very mild. The comedy takes central stage along with the romance.
But as with most Taiwanese dramas lately, it starts out as a light sweet romcom then turns into a melodrama for the last third of the drama. The angst sets in and it just gets more and more melodramatic until halfway through the last episode. I don’t mind the melodrama or angst, just label the drama correctly. Don’t label it as a romantic comedy then change it into a melodrama towards the end.
Other than that, I liked the drama. I would have rated it higher if it had stayed true to its genre as a romcom. There were multiple couples but there was no second lead syndrome here. The second male lead was nice but a little goofy. Most of the couples were high schoolers on the swim team so their romances were cute but not swoon worthy. Overall I liked the drama but I wouldn’t watch it again.
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The storyline:
The first few episodes mostly focus on the female lead and her crazy antics towards the male lead. So in the beginning it’s a little silly with very little story depth but it’s super cute. If you stick with the drama it gets deeper and the storyline becomes much more interesting. It’s a slice of life drama so don’t expect intense action like a mystery & suspense drama, or lots of evil characters creating chaos like in a melodrama. But like most slice of life dramas it has deeper underlying meanings and teaches a lesson. There’s also tons of character growth all around. It teaches us about not judging others by appearance and how important trust is in all of our relationships. I also appreciated seeing things from a doctors point of view and seeing how much they go through. They also delve into the crazy world of idols and celebrities which was interesting. There’s some angst but it’s nothing over the top and things get resolved in a reasonable amount of time. Nothing’s overly drawn out and it’s evenly paced. There are multiple couples that have pretty good stories too.
Romance:
I like that even though the lead couple have an arranged marriage, initially neither of them want it so their romance gradually builds over a number of episodes so it felt more realistic. Even though the male lead is a highly acclaimed doctor he’s not conceited or full of himself like you’d expect so I found his character refreshing. He has many facets to his character. One minute he’s the stoic intellectual that observes rather than talks. Then the next minute he’s the shy naive ‘boy next door.’ Then later he’s hot, sexy, and confident. The female lead is refreshingly confident, sexy, and assertive. I appreciated that even though she was very confident in herself her insecurities and vulnerable side was shown too. It was nice to see the main couple get together early on rather than waiting until the last couple of episodes to express their feelings. We get to see them as a couple through a good deal of the drama though they do have their ups and downs. I won’t lie, the female lead loves to act cute and use sweet nicknames for the male lead so the romance does get a bit cheesy at times. But their chemistry is just amazing. And the kisses are pretty steamy with lots of skinship going on. The romance is what really makes this drama stand out.
Cinematography & Set Design:
There were no choppy scenes or editing issues. This drama flowed smoothly and seamlessly. Nothing left me lost or confused. The set designs were elaborate and well done. I also loved everyone’s wardrobe which is not usual for me with modern Chinese dramas as they like to make their female leads dress in baggy clothes with strange designs. But I liked all of the clothes they wore in this drama.
This is a light, sweet, low on angst, romantic comedy that focuses on the various couples and them working out their problems with each other. It’s central focus is the romance and comedy which are both done very well. I really enjoyed it. I’ll definitely watch it again after a really heavy sad melodrama when I need a break from the angst and want to watch something fun with a great romance.
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Sweet slice of life romcom
This drama was made by the same people that produced “A Love So Beautiful” (ALSB) and “Put Your Head On My Shoulder” (PYHOMS). I also see a lot of “Love O2O” in it. It has the handsome male lead that’s a genius scientist and is always walking around in a lab coat and has few friends because he’s so focused on his studies from PYHOMS. And it has the angst and lengthy breakup of ALSB. Then from “Love O2O” it has the pretty, confident, popular female lead that lives with several bff’s in their dormitory. The sismance is very similar to the sismance of “Love O2O” and is one of the things that makes this drama appealing. Overall it’s a good drama worthy of watching. But keep in mind that it’s not an action drama or a melodrama. It’s light and fluffy with just a touch of angst and drama but not too much. It’s a slice of life, coming of age drama that depicts youths facing the trials and tribulations of becoming adults.What I liked:
The storyline is good and the characters are interesting. There were a lot of kisses, cuddles, and skinship. And I liked that there were several side couples. The bromance and sismance kept it from being boring and made it cute. The family drama was just enough to make things interesting without going to far and make It annoying where you hate the parents. I also like that there was a good reason for the temporary breakup. It wasn’t one of those noble idiocy situations that has you rolling your eyes over the stupid reason to breakup. And it wasn’t some silly misunderstanding that could have easily been fixed with proper communication. The ML really did have a good reason to breakup if what he was lead to believe was the truth. Fortunately he was tricked and lied to and was able to fix the situation. So this temporary breakup was reasonable and believable which made me like this drama even more.
What I didn’t like:
I didn’t like that there was the typical cliche second female lead that was obsessed with the male and constantly causing trouble. It’s a drama trope that’s being way over used in dramas nowadays. It’s almost a given occurrence in romance themed dramas now. I also wish that there was more character growth. I didn’t see much of that here and it would have added to the depth of the drama. The female lead was a bit stiff during the kisses but it got better as the drama progressed. But I guess since she’s very new to acting I shouldn’t complain. I’ve seen much worse from much more experienced actresses. And speaking of acting, both the ML and FL did a really good job on their acting. I’ll definitely be on the lookout for their future dramas.
Overall I would definitely recommend this drama if you like PYHOMS, ALSB, or Love O2O because it’s very similar to these dramas. It’s light fluffy and sweet with a little bit of angst but it’s not overly done. I would definitely recommend watching this drama.
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Cute, hilarious, & touches on animal rights
If you like fantasy dramas with romances involving ghosts, nine tailed foxes, vampires, etc. then you’ll love this drama. Yes it’s a very far fetched story and it doesn’t really explain why a cat suddenly becomes a human. But I like how sweet and funny it is. There’s not a lot of angst or sorrow in this drama. It’s a light, sweet, fluffy romantic comedy.First off, the story is unique and has interesting characters. And I like that it touches on many issues we all face regardless of what country we live in. Such issues as animal abuse, animal neglect, animal hoarding, and abandoning animals are all addressed here and really make you think. It’s all issues that are close to my heart so it made me really like this drama. It’s so sad that many animals are abandoned after they are no longer cute little puppies or kittens. Or they are just tossed into the backyard and forgotten. These issues are highlighted and addressed quite well.
There’s also lots of comedy that really cracked me up. I loved how the cat that’s now become a human behaved when he was in a grocery store and saw the live fish in the tank. Or when he found the owners stash of canned tuna and proceeded to try to cram as many cans as he could into his pockets and make a run for it. But I think the funniest and cutest moment was when he was riding in the bus. He couldn’t resist swatting at the cute little stuffed animal toy dangling from the passengers bag in front of him. Myungsoo played the part of a human cat to perfection. His mannerisms and facial expressions were so adorable and very believable. It reminded me of Dilraba Dilmurat’s portrayal of a cute little nine tailed fox in “Three lives three worlds: the pillow book.” You just can’t help giggling at the cuteness.
Overall this is one of those dramas that if you turn off your brain and don’t over analyze the premises of the story then you’ll love it. That’s not to say there’s no depth to the story. It has depth and tons of character growth. But you just need to sit back, relax and not take things too seriously if you want to really enjoy the sweet funny romcom that touches on a few important issues.
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