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Lost in Dramaland
This review may contain spoilers
Great Chemistry + Fashion but Many Annoying characters and side stories
Completed - 5/14/2022
I was interested in watching this drama because of our two leads, Zheng Han and Xu Lu. I liked Zhang Han in "The Four" and Xu Lu in "Love Scenery". I thought this paring would be great for a romantic comedy. Well, their romance ended up to be main reason why I stuck around and finished this drama. Without them and their amazing chemistry and visuals, I would have dropped this drama within the first third of the show. This drama could have been 30 episodes long instead of 45.
Romance - Although I enjoy the main romance, I found the leads spent too much time apart. I like their initial attraction and interaction, and how they get to know each other through the Li Embroidery storyline. But once Mo Fei (FL) went to France, they were apart for too long and their romantic scenes are filled with mindless, cute and fluffy lines without a lot of substance. Luckily the romance continues to be a mature one with them trusting each other, while maintaining a long-distance relationship. Although Tang Ming Xuan (ML) is a little demanding in the beginning, he slowly becomes quite a perfect boyfriend. He is not afraid to show his affection with words and action. He is quite a touchy-feely CEO and enjoys some PDA. Thank goodness he's not one of those overbearing and cold CEOs. Mo Fei on the other hand shows maturity when handling a long-distance relationship, even when she's being pursued by Fang Xiao Yu. I was not aware that Mo Fei is a college student and thought she seems a little immature to catch the attention of Ming Xuan. Her character grows on me and I particularly applaud her passion and perseverance for fashion design and the inclusion of Chinese elements in her clothes. Their scenes are those that I didn't skip and encouraged me to keep watching to see them live happily-ever-after.
Chinese Elements in Fashion - On the one hand, I really appreciate a drama that incorporates so much Chinese cultures and really teach me a lot of about embroidery and other elements used in Mo Fei's designs. However, this cultural education comes on really strong and becomes really preachy. I feel like the patriotism and even 'propaganda' of the Chinese fashion elements/industry is stronger than a military drama about Chinese military pride. Too much time is spent on the education and it drags the plot and the pacing of the drama. I wish the drama can find a better balance.
Annoying Characters - There are so many annoying supporting characters in this drama. We have the unrequited, stalker-ish and clingy love from Fang Xiao Yu and Xia Xue Ling towards our main leads. We also have jealous, two-faced women such as Shen Jia Xi and Bai Xiao Man who couldn't stand the success of Mo Fei. Additionally, we have meddling parents who don't care about how their children's feelings on love and marriage. So much time is spent on these annoying characters and side stories. This has got to be the first drama that I have fast-forwarded so much, basically the last 12 episodes of the drama.
Good Characters - Thank goodness for a few of them that are cute, kind and not annoying. I love the bond between Ming Xuan and his father. They have such a good understanding of business practices and values, and also how to deal with Mrs. Tang (quite hilarious). There's also Mo Fan, the sweet and handsome little brother of Mo Fei. I am grateful for a kind Fang Qian, who came back after 3 years and is not a jealous and crazy woman.
Fashion - If you like beautiful clothes and fashion, this is a great drama to watch. We have age-appropriate and event-appropriate clothing for everyone. Gone are the oversized sweatshirts and sweat pants worn by female leads. Whoever dresses Ming Xuan, you did a great job. Ming Xuan has a varied selection of classic, sleek, flashy, and patterned (some crazy and some delicate) suits. Mo Fei also has a great selection of college/casual wear, business attire and evening gowns. I don't know if there are real fashion designers who made the dresses in the runway shows, but I really like all the dresses in the Mist and Cloud Chinese splash ink-themed fashion show.
I was interested in watching this drama because of our two leads, Zheng Han and Xu Lu. I liked Zhang Han in "The Four" and Xu Lu in "Love Scenery". I thought this paring would be great for a romantic comedy. Well, their romance ended up to be main reason why I stuck around and finished this drama. Without them and their amazing chemistry and visuals, I would have dropped this drama within the first third of the show. This drama could have been 30 episodes long instead of 45.
Romance - Although I enjoy the main romance, I found the leads spent too much time apart. I like their initial attraction and interaction, and how they get to know each other through the Li Embroidery storyline. But once Mo Fei (FL) went to France, they were apart for too long and their romantic scenes are filled with mindless, cute and fluffy lines without a lot of substance. Luckily the romance continues to be a mature one with them trusting each other, while maintaining a long-distance relationship. Although Tang Ming Xuan (ML) is a little demanding in the beginning, he slowly becomes quite a perfect boyfriend. He is not afraid to show his affection with words and action. He is quite a touchy-feely CEO and enjoys some PDA. Thank goodness he's not one of those overbearing and cold CEOs. Mo Fei on the other hand shows maturity when handling a long-distance relationship, even when she's being pursued by Fang Xiao Yu. I was not aware that Mo Fei is a college student and thought she seems a little immature to catch the attention of Ming Xuan. Her character grows on me and I particularly applaud her passion and perseverance for fashion design and the inclusion of Chinese elements in her clothes. Their scenes are those that I didn't skip and encouraged me to keep watching to see them live happily-ever-after.
Chinese Elements in Fashion - On the one hand, I really appreciate a drama that incorporates so much Chinese cultures and really teach me a lot of about embroidery and other elements used in Mo Fei's designs. However, this cultural education comes on really strong and becomes really preachy. I feel like the patriotism and even 'propaganda' of the Chinese fashion elements/industry is stronger than a military drama about Chinese military pride. Too much time is spent on the education and it drags the plot and the pacing of the drama. I wish the drama can find a better balance.
Annoying Characters - There are so many annoying supporting characters in this drama. We have the unrequited, stalker-ish and clingy love from Fang Xiao Yu and Xia Xue Ling towards our main leads. We also have jealous, two-faced women such as Shen Jia Xi and Bai Xiao Man who couldn't stand the success of Mo Fei. Additionally, we have meddling parents who don't care about how their children's feelings on love and marriage. So much time is spent on these annoying characters and side stories. This has got to be the first drama that I have fast-forwarded so much, basically the last 12 episodes of the drama.
Good Characters - Thank goodness for a few of them that are cute, kind and not annoying. I love the bond between Ming Xuan and his father. They have such a good understanding of business practices and values, and also how to deal with Mrs. Tang (quite hilarious). There's also Mo Fan, the sweet and handsome little brother of Mo Fei. I am grateful for a kind Fang Qian, who came back after 3 years and is not a jealous and crazy woman.
Fashion - If you like beautiful clothes and fashion, this is a great drama to watch. We have age-appropriate and event-appropriate clothing for everyone. Gone are the oversized sweatshirts and sweat pants worn by female leads. Whoever dresses Ming Xuan, you did a great job. Ming Xuan has a varied selection of classic, sleek, flashy, and patterned (some crazy and some delicate) suits. Mo Fei also has a great selection of college/casual wear, business attire and evening gowns. I don't know if there are real fashion designers who made the dresses in the runway shows, but I really like all the dresses in the Mist and Cloud Chinese splash ink-themed fashion show.
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