runnerpie88
Singapore
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if you're looking for a cute and innocent, super light and fluffy c-drama, then this is it!! it's one of those super cute melt your heart dramas that just makes you smile about the characters and their growing love for each other. I feel like the plot line was thought out very well. Although, it's quite similar to other high school dramas where it's obvious the female lead falls head over heels for the male lead, their friendship progression to a deeper relationship really shows how much they care for each other. the supporting characters are all also really pertinent to the experiences that they all go through as kids, they learn how to grow up, mature and make important decisions. the female lead pushes to make the male lead happy and enjoy what's in front of him, while the male lead pushes the female lead to achieve her ambitions and goals. The super small jealously moments were really cute and just made you fall in love with the characters even more! honestly, would highly recommend if you enjoy this type of plot line!
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The topics for each episode were on point and super relatable to our everyday current lives whether or not you're a celebrity/idol/actor/actress/singer, etc. The cast was unbelievably funny and shared the same family type vibes that we continue to see every season. Shoutout to the OG trio (Zheng Kai, Li Chen and Angelababy) that are still around, they keep the spirit alive and continuing with new cast members. Hehehe love Kun Kun, watched him since his Idol Producer days and was so happy to see him a part of this cast. The guests for this season was also so awesome!! Just loved this season, 10/10 and so sad that it's already over!!
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Idol Producer Fans REUNITE
This was yet another enjoyable season of Idol Trainees and their talents!! We get to see LAY PD back in action with a whole group of new mentors and a new batch of trainees. This season was also super funny and had the best moments when it came to interactions with mentors, friendships between trainees and AWESOME performances. If you loved the first season, you won't miss out when it comes the this one.The final group that debuted is UNINE!!!! It consists of Li Wen Han, Hu Chun Yang, Li Zhen Ning, Chen You Wei, Xia Han Yu, Jia Yi, Guan Yue, Yao Ming Ming and He Chang Xi. #UNINE
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went along for the rollercoaster ride but instead found out the rollercoaster has no slopes
I'm a huge fan of the light on series and love watching crime/thriller shows that can wrap everything up within 16 episodes as I love bingeing them all in one sitting, however, this one truly fell flat.Although, the plot started out strong, with the showing of the past and connecting it to the present and introducing the characters, it kind of just played out. The killer surfaced in the last few episodes, finally met up with the traumatized "daughter" and then got caught by the regretful cop and the revengeful young boy. It seemed like everything just played out like it should have in the face of trying to solve a cold case. If any of you have watched criminal minds or CSI, basically any type of american crime show, this exact plot with all the different characters can be summed up in a 40-42 min episode. Just with less background info and development of the characters.
I'm mainly just focusing on the plot line and how the story was developed, as other parts of the show, like the acting and music, were indeed good. Overall, not a bad show!! (but basic)
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this is probably one of the most realistic "coming of age", "melt your heart", "all about youth" and "inoccent" c-dramas I've watched. Although, the plot line was very obvious from the beginning that this older cool, doesn't show his feelings male lead would fall in love with a young, cute freshman, I feel like it was exactly the kind of drama I was looking for. It shows a bunch of kids who enter college and experience life lessons. There are new couples that fall in love for the first time, couples that break up over time and couples that didn't think they matched at first. I really enjoyed the progression of xiao zhou and zhou fan zhou's relationship. It was very cute and honestly could melt your heart through a lot of the scenes. The way their personalities matched in helping the male lead become more open and enjoyable, while the male lead helped the female lead achieve her dreams and goals. It was super cute and very realistic to any type of college experience where people find their first love. Although, the reasoning behind their "sudden break up for no reason" is not my favorite type of plot line, it was a good representation of something that could happen to couples at this age. ALSO, this is one of those dramas where the male lead falls first, like way way way before. It was super cute to see the progression.
my favorite character is the roommate, tao ling!! she's super fun and adds a super enjoyable entertainment value to the series. I originally watched both her and xiao zhou on produce 2019 and both thought they deserved more lime light! glad they were able to show their talent through acting as well. For xiao zhou's first acting gig, she did really well!
rewatch value super high!! if you really enjoy dramas that are focused on young love and 青春, this is for you!! very similar dramas to this that maybe aren't super popular are ones like we are young, beautiful time with you, the best of you in mind, all I want for love is you, just an encore, a little thing called first love, etc.!!
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This is the show that got me into chinese variety shows and into the beautiful world that is full of idol trainees and they're growing careers. I thoroughly enjoyed watching this show and became very very INVESTED with all of the trainees that were featured on this show. Even though, I was a bit late to watching this and only discovered all these talents after, I was able to continue watching other shows that they've been featured on and listening to all of their new songs and creations. #NinePerecent in my heart will forever be my favorite chinese boy group, each of them have solidly captured my heart!!! <3 <3 I've found myself watching almost everything else that they've joined! My core favorites are Fan Cheng Cheng, Cai XuKun, Chen Li Nong, Justin, Bi WeJun and okay honestly i just love them all (there's too many of them to name really). I followed their whole journey through these 12 episodes, cheered for them and cried for them when they struggled. But loved the different opportunities and experiences that they were able to learn through this journey. THE EDITING was totally on point, 10/10, honestly laughed so many times because of they way they edited different scenes. Everyone had a chance to shine and be featured based on the many experiences that they went through. Also ngl, have downloaded all the songs that they have performed and listen to them quite often. All of their stage performances were arranged beautifully and really captured that entertainment value that idol trainees should experience.
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Was surprised at the random cast to add Jeffery and Dong Yan Lei, but they were both great additions and they both equally had different skills to contribute. But oh my NEX7 boys, they're the main stars. Justin, Bi Wen Jun and Zhu Zheng Ting are just super super funny together and always bring value entertainment. But OF COURSE, Xiao Gui is always a shining star. Love all of them!
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For a different type of variety show, I was super surprised that one having to do with fashion and clothing was chosen but really enjoyed because of the way that trends and clothing are a part of the celebrity industry now. We all love to look to celebs and idols for the latest trends and fashion! Really enjoyed watching them manage a shop and learn how to increase awareness for their brand over a number of episodes!
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For all those Idol Producer fans out there <3
This was super cute and enjoyable for all those fans of #NinePercent!! Although, it was short (only three episodes), you got to see them enjoy some free time and what their like after their debut!!MAKE SURE to watch Idol Producer Season 1 before this, and it'll make you fall in love with all the boys so much more. They were really my gateway into the Idol Trainee world and I'm so happy that I made that decision!! I'm still able to continue enjoying their careers and their journeys past #NinePercent!!
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Pick of the cast: 10/10, honestly. The people all selected range from being quite famous and others to being newer to the artist industry, but all fit each other really well! You had a range of super hilarious people, people who could take charge, people who enjoyed being among friends, etc. You could really feel all the family vibes! super cute <3 highly recommend, even if you don't know who they celebrities are, they really grow on you!
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the plot line sound very intriguing and thought it was a drama that I haven't watched before where I was able to see three different storylines from the three different daughters. The drama started off quite well with lots of eventful scenes and then slowly started to become a bit meh in the middle but then ended with quite a bit of drama towards the end. I think that if you enjoy watching lots of changes and seeing how characters grow, you would enjoy this drama! I thought actors were very well casted for this drama. I really enjoyed the acting of the eldest sister dugu ban ruo and the third sister really grows into her character. compared to when she was young, her character development growth is great. she matures and still holds on the values her father and eldest sister has taught. BUT not gonna lie honestly, could not stand the second sister dugu man tuo and the main male lead, yang jian. Both characters were quite annoying honestly. The male lead character was probably one of the dumbest characters I have seen in a historical drama. He does not redeem himself until like episode 40 and even until then still leaves me with angry thoughts that he doesn't deserve the third sister, dugu jia luo. I think I've also seen in other reviews that the facial expressions of the second sister were ridiculous. Does she only know how to purse her lips and look at away when she's angry? I think it would have benefitted for her to show more emotions that just being angry and like fake sad crying.
Overall, if you're interested in a long 50+ episode historical drama, this one was pretty good and you do grow fond and attached to certain characters are the episodes go by.
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honestly, I really really enjoyed this drama! typically, I'm not a fan of time traveling dramas but this surprised me. The plot premise is super cute where the main female lead ends up going back in time to witness her mother's growth and learn about the choices she made and how she became the person she is today. I thought it was super heartwarming that she got to experience it first hand and also get to experience some of the youth that she missed on out growing up! Loved all of the characters, all unique and special in their own way! Honestly, for quite new-ish actors they were able to display the characteristics of their characters super well. Both female leads did a super good job!!! *For all those Idol Producer fans out there, Zhou YanChen was amazing in this <3 loved him in it. His storyline was so cute, so touching and loved his unconditional devotion to Li Jin Bu. Additionally, Chen Jun He, oh a character that will secretly always be the "underdog" in these types of dramas but actually shoulda and deserved to be the main male lead. Who gives a heck care about Wu Zhi Xun? His character kinda had logic that went in circles, like you wanted to understand but at the same time you didn't!!
However, the show wasn't just about the love storylines, I think it was a great reminder that growing up is hard but also all of the choices you make help shape and define you. From youth to their adult life, the drama really depicted it well and strung it all together. There were no misunderstandings or confusing parts in this drama! Loved it, rewatch value 10/10!!
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Sun Yi is just so gorgeous and was a great female lead, she really captured the perfect essence of someone who was hard working and deserving but still struggled to deal with the bad hands that life had handed her for no reason. The main male lead also grew on me as the season went by, he really stayed and supported her through all just because he loved her so much. I also liked some of the supporting characters, although most of them were a bit wack and the main female lead had basically no supporters not even her own adopted mother. SHE WAS MY MOST HATED CHARACTER, I 100% didn't understand her and just wanted to punch her in the face.
This is the perfect drama if you want a blend of some intensive drama, family problems, cute cute romance, interesting plot line and twists and then overall finally a sense of justice achieved for the characters.
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