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Wang Kaimu best film in 2025

I though Wang Kaimu in Secretary Qiu was his peak in 2025 and I COMPLETELY WRONG.

Everything in this drama was *chef kiss* MASTERPIECE. Xu Zhenzhen surprised me with her inner voice that not cringe and her character is so adorable. The plot on the vertical drama view is the best despite minor flaw that we can forgive it. It giving Sex and the City vibe.

The plot is quite fast compare to other same theme drama with mature conversation that realistic on real life (How ML have same exact sex position for more than year lmao). The romance growth for stranger with marriage arrangement to become dependent for each other is natural without any force chemistry. I like how the couple solve the problem with proper conversation (FL wants to divorce ML because found her secretary lipstick on his coat while ML tried to defend his right by checking the CCTV and fired the secretary, ML jealousy of FL coworker, etc) Wang Kaimu- Xu Zhenzhen chemistry is like river flow-natural and not being force sweetness. The supporting character aka FL best friend are biggest helper to clueless FL and ML about love (and sex).

I like how ML backstory of being robotic and how to overcome his trauma with FL. While FL tried to understand ML more better without siding her main priority as human being.

One of the best vertical drama in 2025. I am not even kidding with that statement. I will recommended to anyone who passed 18 years old, even not c-drama enjoyer can enjoy this.

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Candy Eye Male Leads and Dog Trainer Female Lead.

There is 4 Version for this adaptation story and I watched 3 of them including this version (Tian Jiu Luo, Jinzi and Wang Yunyun). For the Stellar Male Cast, This one wins for sure when you can see Lan Bo, Yi Hang, Huang Youtian and Liu Ziheng on the same drama It's like F4 for costume drama in vertical short drama.

All of plot are same with same open ending (There is hint for season 2 as the novel still ongoing) so there is nothing to compare between the version. I will make notes for the main cast.

-Wang Yunyun stills play safe like her usual costume drama. Not too bad but also not great either. At least she are not making Female Lead look like bratty princess and still got the 'dog-trainer' literal meaning. For Yun Qi character, I still like Tian Jiao Luo boldness and she still wins over Jin Zi characterization.

-Lan Bo plays as general who was FL ex husband for two days. For the characterization most of all version are same with forceful attitude. I disliked ML characterization even there is season 2 i wont hope FL ends with him. in all the version. Ming Chuan and Zhang Tingrui are losing with slightly difference with Lan Bo.

-Huang Youtian plays as crippled prince for all the version i quite like FL with him despite calculating attitude and he never force FL and just getting along with her antics. He still win over the three version. I am rooting for FL and this ML to end together.

-Yi Hang well i quite like him in here and he plays FL 'adopted' brother aka Yun Jin Chen while actually he just slave for her family. He suits playing dog prince. For this i favored Yi Hang over other previous versions.

-Liu Zi Heng compares to all these male lead here has most weak advantage due his acting skills and the Xie Lin Yu was supposed to be comedic character while he lack the fun part compared to previous version (The Jin Zi one is the funniest followed by Tian Jiao Luo version).

I enjoy FL can kiss all the MLs like the original version even still lacks of seductress feeling. But I like her chemistry with Huang Youtian in here.

Overall, I recommended to watch this first if you haven't watch the Tian Jiu Luo one.

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Powerful casts but ends up being underwhelming drama.

I watched this on the day this drama was released so it's quite fresh review. All three lead actors are ones I follow, so I'll have to judge this drama as soon as possible and this drama was Zhang Xuan and Chen Linmiao version (it was the best one in terms everything acting and plot, i recommend this one) and compare to the previous version i mentioned, this version didn't live my expectation.

The plot was revised into bad state. Wang Kaimu acting really show how his limited skill was. He is playing a suave warlord but felt like a good student pretending to be a bully. Wang Nan's portrayal of the villain was good, with his red eyes being quite endearing. In this version, SML never likes FL and it was shown on when he pulls the trigger while holding the FL's hand, it feels like he just doesn't want to see FL happy instead of being jealous.

Zhi Chun He portrayal of FL was completely being nerfed in here. I didn't have any good memorable about her scene. Not saying she was bad actress but FL character was not too strong like other version. FL was too calm into passive mode in this version. Wang Kaimu and Zhi Chun He visual were quite match for uncle loli story but the chemistry were barely minimum. I preferred their interaction on BTS scene more than actual drama. Because the historical and political struggles were almost entirely cut from the series, the ending felt rushed.

The costumes and props for the drama are beautiful, and the two MLs are quite handsome, but after watching it, I realized they're not a good match. Those who like this version will love it, while those who don't will feel it's a waste of the actors' talent.

For hardcore fans only.

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The best dual transmigrating story, no argument needed

I watched many dual transmigrating story and for me this one tops everything. I've been traumatized by a bunch of low-quality ensemble dramas, and this one has been a real healing experience. The four people chemistry were most natural from every aspect and you could mix match the CP even the same gender one. Their harmony were too perfect and I need to appreciate Chen Tian Xian, Liu Nian, Zhang Chi and Zhi Chun He for this drama. The interactions between the two couples are equally sweet, Essentially, it includes all the elements viewers want to see. I can relate with Nian and Chun He on their first scene. So fujoshis coded. I am on Chun He's mind want to make the Male Leads kissing each other. Zhang Chi's costume remind me of Seungho from Painter on The Night.

Within its limited runtime, it almost achieved perfection. It has a main plot, a coherent storyline, a complete narrative structure, laughter and tears, plot twists and redemption, rich content, and a tight, smooth pace. The screenwriter has achieved what is most difficult for an ensemble drama –complete dish! Moreover, the supporting characters aren't just plot devices; the villains' scenes are also entertaining, and the emperor is a source of amusement. While the ending leaves a cliffhanger, the story is already very complete (I am waiting for season 2 too). The costumes, makeup, and props are excellent, the visual quality is good, the filters are natural. The only drawback might be the lack of original voice acting; dubbing really detracts from the overall quality and the system voice was quite to squeaky for my personal taste. Overall, it's quite enjoyable.

Recommended if you like dual couple story with light tone drama.

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The aura looks right but chemistry is not there.

I was reluctant to watch this drama but my Tiktok friends suggest me to watch this and i am not regretting my choice.

Wang Chanpeng and Lin Zixuan had perfect aura for Wen Xi and Shang Chen but for chemistry they are still weak compare to other version. But supporting cast especially FL real mother and SFL acting are decent to watch.

Apart from the premise, it doesn't feel like a short drama at all, giving it a refreshing feel. ML, in particular, is fantastic. He doesn't overstep his bounds when it comes to the FL's affairs, giving her complete trust and letting her handle things herself while quietly supporting and protecting her from behind.

FL's real mother, in particular, vividly portrays her inner turmoil between her two daughters, her guilt towards her daughter, and her shift from doting and indulgent towards the SFL r to resignation and eventual abandonment. This makes the audience very engaged. The overall story structure is complete, the plot is coherent, the content is rich, and the details are well-done. The only possible weakness is the romance between the ML and FL. They seem detached and each other their appearance makes it seem more like an older man/younger woman relationship, so it lacks sweetness.

I fast forwarded 1.5x through only ML and FL scenes, while I thoroughly enjoyed the other storylines, especially those of the SFL. The costumes, props, and sets are excellent, the visual quality is high, the music is just right, the filters are natural, and the original voice acting contributes to a very good viewing experience. Still waiting for older brother appearance in season 2.

Recommended to watch.

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Realistic Development

I was eager to wait Chen Si and Han Yutong collaboration and it was first time Chen Si didn't do hot kiss on his drama. Novel adaptation still ongoing and hope there is season 2 with same cast. Even the length of the drama is quite long (3 hours) the development between Male Lead and Female Lead is slow paced and it quite realistic since Female Lead still on her divorce cooling time and heartbroken since Ex Husband cheated with his working partner. I feel the story focused on Female lead ex husband rather than Male lead. I understand why this drama get number 1 rating even no hot kisses. Han Yutong red dress is compliment her figure.

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Supporting Female Lead was too powerful in this drama

I watched this because of Li Ya Ya and personally i quite have 50:50 opinion about Min Jie acting, so i tried to watch it because of Li Ya Ya. It was decent drama to watch.

The plot was quite interesting, FL dreams of her own ending, makes different choices, and has a storyline involving conflict with the chosen one (SFL) and the forces of fate. ML loves the FL very much and is very perceptive of the SFL's manipulative behavior, drawing a line as clear as the Milky Way. This kind of plot is just so satisfying. But no matter how the ML and FL choose to distance themselves, SFL always appears around them, saying ambiguous things, and everyone still believes her.

ML accidentally sees SFL changing clothes and almost vomits. FL's health slowly deteriorates because of the SFL's luck. The ML can't get an erection because of the SFL's luck. The funniest part is that the ML treats the SFL like a "love potion," and the FL treats SFL like a talisman.

ML learns SFL is the world's ultimate main character and wants to kill FL and perish together. His past life's ML appears and tells him that he and FL have died over ten times, and killing the SFL will only lead to endless reincarnation. I quite like the plot twist in this drama since it was make sense and acceptable.

The main couple is somewhat sweet but their intimate scene was obviously cut, SFL is just too much of a troublemaker and she got more screentime more than the leads, she was too powerful and her luck was quite big in short drama.

This show's appeal lies in its deep affection; lovers overcome countless obstacles to be together.

Decent watch, if you want to see light romance.

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The most useless reborn plot.

I watch this when i want to explore more Gong Fang Ni works and Yin Yibo is finally not playing a scumbag anymore. Both actors have talent and good looks. The chemistry was decent and...Boom! The drama make me disappointed since there is too many non-sense in this drama.

The cons in this drama FL was too dumb why you tell the enemies that you have the evidence? FL wants to take revenge alone but in the end ML is always the one shielding her from attacks. FL enemies are everywhere, and even near the end, FL is still out alone. It feels like the reborn was useless for FL since she always trapped into same hole.

Maybe only hardcore fans could watch this.

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If it not for Liu Xiao Xu, i would dropped this drama

I watched it because of Liu Xiao Xu. I had beef with Wang Xiao Yi intonation since it was my pet peeve but she slightly improved.

First, the advantages: the production is impeccable except for the background music.

The overall script is what many people call a lowbrow script—not particularly exciting, and quite melodramatic. It's about a domineering CEO falling in love with a divorced, aborted woman. If you think about it more deeply, the script's problems become even bigger.

FL's so-called growth is actually just confidence gained from having a background and resources. Has she truly grown? To prove her growth, a pointless scene of her running away while pregnant was forcibly added at the end, making the story structure even more chaotic.

Those who love its tone, quality, or character design will probably love it. Those who want to delve into the story will likely be disappointed like me.

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Decent watch for remarriage drama.

I quite like Meng Na and Liang Siwei work together. Since i like their first collab and not fond of their second collab. I tried to watch with little faith.

Plot is about FL is washed-up movie star who, to pay off her debts, tries to regain her former glory. She's tricked into participating in a dating reality show, only to discover that the show's director is actually the brother of her ex-husband.

The entire plot revolves around the dating reality show, with the ML going to great lengths to prevent the FL from creating CP with other male contestants. At the same time, he provides her with considerable help and care on set. During their time together, they find that their relationship seems to have returned to what it once was. ML works even harder to remarry, and the two finally confess their feelings. FL explains the reason for the divorce: they spent too little time together, and neither supported the other during major events. She felt marriage shouldn't be like that, and coupled with being manipulated by the SFL,FL misunderstood ML, leading to the divorce.

The plot is average. But for the chemistry between the leads still sufficient and enjoy to watch.

Recommended if you like divorce back to remarriage troupe.

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My personal favorite Wen Xi-Shang Chen version

I watch this last year and people prefer the first version while my best version are going to Xia Ningjun-Yu Yutong version.

The production level is slightly lower than the first version, but the plot, logic, details, and acting are all superior to the first version. While the ML and FL in this script are aloof, they're far from being completely unresponsive. They still experience emotional shifts when interacting with people they know well-you can connect the emotion to the main lead since it was close to reality.

The plot was more refined than first version making the underlying logic more plausible. The adoptive mother's coldness towards the FL also becomes much more believable (in the first version, it just felt a bit inexplicable or like a typical short drama trope).The FL's birth mother makes her stance clear early on and uses stronger methods. While her performance might not be as striking as in the first version,

The storyline involving Zhou Yuan is more detailed and doesn't rely on belittling the FL to highlight the ML's strength. The biggest advantage is the increased interaction between the ML and FL, making the plot sweeter and warmer. It unfolds gradually, showing the journey from strangers to roommates, then to lovers, and finally to partners. The cool, aloof demeanor doesn't necessarily need to be artificially created; the male and female leads perfectly embody this. FL older brother appears on last of episode hinting the season 2 of this drama.

Ultra-recommended to watch.

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My kind of Office Romance drama

I quite expected this combination since Han Yutong-Wang Kaimu height wise was charming (Their first collab was underwhelming since the plot was too dragged). Quite Slow-paced for realistic office romance drama and not all actress and actor could pull this drama if they didn't have acting skill . Wang Kaimu as CEO and Han Yutong as commoner secretary. I have irk about ML talk about FL height while Han Yutong look quite fragile thin. The misunderstand between office colleague about Secretary pursue CEO while the truth its CEO whose pursue Secretary. CEO always asks Secretary why she didn't consider him as romantic interest. Secretary tried to getting blind date, asked her cousin to accompany him to shoo CEO, and met her First Love which didn't get her dream expectation (Her telling his first love being ready to regret something is quite new in drama). I quite like it since few scene was related to me (How First Love on her high school was prince charming while the reality being Narcissistic and insecure about job and her relationship with his CEO Boss). Rather than focusing on antagonize character (They have few one but there is no misunderstanding between CEO and Secretary) this drama is portraying how relationship grow and apart also people change. Rewatch for killing time and want to get slice of life about Office romance.

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The plot was actually fine but no sparks between the leads

Okay, i watched this because i liked Du Yafei acting and *cough* to be honest i am not really fond of Liu Xiyu acting style, she actually have wooden expression but her good expertise she could build some romance chemistry and decent kisses with her Male Leads but i think her attempts is failed despite they are have plenty of good kisses. The one things that annoyed me, only Du Yafei voice was not original while another characters seems to use their real voice.

The development of their relationship feels unnatural; they didn't have much of a foundation beforehand, and then they suddenly slept together on their wedding day. It make me baffled.

The good point about this drama is SML. Although unknowingly in love and unable to get the girl, SML doesn't do anything inappropriate, making him more normal than the other male supporting characters in the same script.

FL isn't a naive innocent; she's clear-headed, independent, and rational, seeking revenge on the spot and handling situations calmly. ML is a perfect character: emotionally stable, gentle and considerate, and possesses the demeanor of a leader.

Although FL sometimes doesn't speak up, she doesn't really need to, ML notices anything amiss immediately, eliminating any possibility of misunderstanding. Besides, FL has a great older brother who helps her resolve internal family conflicts and acts as her support. From FL's perspective, the world couldn't be more perfect.

I still recommended this despite lack of spark between the leads

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I love how they put sexual innuendos in this drama

I watched this drama because my friend recommend Wu Yuhang works and saying he is tissue brand ambassador in this drama or to put it explicitly dai fei kei man, He Ling Yao is good kisser but Wu Yuhang was quite wild in this drama. His kisses was full of affection rather than lust which is kind of rare case on short drama. (Lin Fensong was included in this case that's why i enjoy his drama). It's not one of those intimate scenes that are intensely sexual but make you feel uncomfortable watching and its not just the sake for add the kisses for sake for buzz but it was related to the story.

The plot was actually average about secret marriage office romance between cold killer but doting husband ML and meek rabbit FL but scriptwriter has skill to make this drama more entertaining. This director of this drama have skill about how to put nuances scene especially in those intimate scenes. There is many sexual innuendo scene in this drama which i don't mind at all since ML was borderline cannot control himself when he near FL. The Banana scene was too hilarious. The plot was okay in the first but it kind of dragged for a few minutes in the middle but they keep on track again. I was too relate about those poor office co-workers.

For the characteristic, ML is a top-tier character he was too clingy to FL and kept his image in office and FL is also incredibly intelligent. They've been childhood sweethearts, so even though some people try to sow discord, FL always believes in the ML always keeping quiet and never misunderstanding him, except for ML getting jealous while digging for wild vegetables. Most importantly, they completely trust each other and aren't easily swayed by others .I liked how ML handled his own enemies.

For the cons, thoses scars are quite lazy works for VFX people.

Recommended to watch.

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