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actually this drama is very good and i was very happy that in the last everyone does something what they like but i think the ending could be in a better way, may be i think there will be a second season for which i and every viewers are waiting for like we are very desperate for second season with the same casts and their acting was so natural and hence i loved it. LOVE FROM INDIA and i am gonna say that if anyone was in 11th and 12th must see this that everyone should every little things and if you are good in something then please be more focused on that so that that thing will be improved.Was this review helpful to you?
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the comparisons to the reply series, especially 1988, are very apt. this is both a good and a bad thing - the things that keep the reply series firmly at the top of my favourites list are all here (family, friendships, first love, the bittersweetness of growing up, nostalgia), but so are a lot of the frustrations (dude, just talk to her! it's nice that you're being considerate of your friend's feelings but she's allowed to make her own choice).i fell in love with the first few episodes, but found myself enjoying it less as it went on. the tone shifted wildly from funny and lighthearted and sweet to just sad. sad isn't a bad thing, but i wish they had kept some of the humour and sweetness while they dealt with the heavier topics. the plot also seemed to be spinning its wheels for half the episodes, covering the same ground multiple times (so many 'i was just about to confess but didn't because she started talking about li yu again' moments!). i wish the plot had kept moving and covered more time, instead of getting so bogged down.
overall this drama has a lot of positives - the characters are strongly written and acted, the cast have great chemistry and there are so many moments that hit you right in the feelings - but i couldn't help feeling let down by the tonal shift in the latter episodes.
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Slice of life, adolescence POV
So this is a rather sweet and innocent slice-of-life drama from the adolescence POV.That it is sweet and innocent doesn't mean it is void of seriousness: The story also contains some hardships.
We follow a group of friends growing up in the late 90's – I was around their age at that time, so even if I grew up in a different part of the world, there was some nostalgia moments here for me.
The story contains the taste of young love, the breaking point between being young and carefree and having responsibilities and consequences of your choices, appreciating your parents and family and finding your self, and the importance of friendship.
Don't expect much romance – but you will get a lot of love.
As for the characters, I found the FL Yang Xi a bit too immature. I can seriously not remember any of my friends at that age acting as childish as she did in several instances. Wang Peng did portray her well, though.
The character I liked the most was definitely Hua Biao played by Neo Huo: His story was just tugging at my heartstrings, and it was rather impossible not to like his character. Brilliant performance by Neo Huo!
The ending kind of left you wanting more, but at the same time it felt natural to end it like it did.
I was wavering between scoring this 8 or 7,5, but I ended up on 7,5 as I don't think it was very original or memorable, even though it is a nice story.
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When we were young
It's the one of the best drama that i have ever watched... It inspires me alot!!! The way drama represent friendship, family and school is so amazing also thd way it shows the problems of family and teenager.. I guess it can be retable to all. Also how it represent the mind set of teenager can be retable.It's must watch drama!
Idk why so less people know about this drama but the drama deserves the popularity and should be watched by each of u!!
Idk why tf they want the review of 500 character..isn't this much review is perfect!?
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The main male lead is acted by minghao which i found he did an extremely good job as hua biao and i immediately fell in love with his character. The chemistry between the male and female lead were awesome and there were many funny and cute moments between them. The second male lead will also make you fall in love with him and he is always taking good care of the main female lead while suppressing his own feelings for her knowing that she likes the main male lead. I love that it is set in the 90s and it brings back many nostalgic feelings and shows a different way of life of teenagers back in the 90s compared to the 20s. I feel that it gives me a new and fresh perspective of the 90s
As for the OST, it is sung by the main male lead called young people don’t hurt people and it sounds so good it has been on repeat ever since I finished this series. Neo has an amazing voice that you will fall in love with. Kudos to the production team and definitely hoping for a season 2! :)
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It shows the reality we all face when we were young, the choices we soon have to make, struggles in our youth, the value of friendship, family and young love. How pure and innocent love is. I love how they ventured with different kinds of love. Not just the romantic love we often see with the main roles. It also has that gentle subtlety in each character, how they portrait a specific emotion and that raw feeling they have inside. This has the touch of everything, trust me!
I also loved how genuinely funny this series was HAHAHA it has a lot of humor. And don't get me wrong, this ain't the type of 'funny' that is forced. I will miss the Five Flying Bicycles :(( It made me miss my teenage life, indeed it was one for the books. Season2, i cant wait for you ❤️
I gave the rewatch value an 8.5 because most parts of the story for me were moments I didn't anticipate it happening. Like the pure innocent me wasn't aware and sure of what I'm gonna be feeling next then all of sudden I'm caught crying or sad or laughing hard. It's like a rollercoaster of emotions, it's the uncertainty in the journey that brings it more life. I highly recommend this series :)
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Well-rounded story
I adored this series that focused on life, family, camaraderie and first love.This group of friends is so giving and selfless, their trials and tribulations of family and school life, intersecting with their personal lives give us all life lessons.
I love how each poignant scene is followed by a teaching moment narrated by one of the leads. This series keeps it real, there is headache and personal loss in life, even for those as young as teens. It doesn’t sugarcoat anything. With that in mind, keep an open mind about the end.
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BEST YOUTH DRAMA SERIES! FOREVER!
I have already watched this back in 2019. I was hooked in watching C-Dramas last 2019 and going back to my roots.and I don't really know the actors and actresses at that time but I was so hooked that I could not put down my phone and I remembered I was bawling my eyes out while watching the last 2 episodes in my flight.
Now to 2023: I started rewatching again because I fell in love with Hou ming hao/Neo Hou again and wanted to watch his old dramas. This Drama still never failed me to love and get hooked and be sad at the same time.
If you have watched REPLY 1988 then this drama has the same feelings and friendship.
This Drama needs to have a SEASON 2! I need my open ended closure. Because Sad Biao and Scud Yang! <3
I know they maybe still communicating through letters and at the same time the world is moving to modernization maybe perhaps they could talk and see each other again. (My wishful dream)
and HUA BIAO needs to have happiness in his life.
The Story:
It was beautifully written, friendship was so natural and fresh. It always brings smile to my face every time and every time I also get sad as this events can really happen in real life. The set was also natural that it feels like I have been there before, like I could relate to the current situation they have.
For those who are saying that romance felt like an add on, it wasn't! It was part from the very beginning subtle hints like the one you experience while you were young small crushes and some mutual understanding that no words can express but action speak louder than words.
Characters:
Hua Biao - His life was so full of pain but he never forgets to smile and put his friends first whenever they need help.
I just wish he could share his world more to other people so that he wont feel like his alone.
Yan Xi - was adorable I think she portrayed her so well, she started to trust herself and be more confident.
Li Yu - Was always there, a good companion who would try his best for his family and friends
Si Tu Er Tiao - Was the best friend who will stand up for you and would show his support always. I find him funny. when he feels so left out but that's really normal in real life friendship.
He Mei - lakcs the confidence, I do hope she finds her passion and courage. She was a bit off for me. No character development.
Nonetheless this drama will be forever in my heart. I do hope for a good closure but we all know Chinese drama's dont do that sometimes. In my heart they had a happy ending and have met again in the future.
Love & Faith will find its way.
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What a wonderful drama
If I could I’d give even more than 10 stars.This drama convinced in so many points.
No overdramatized plots. No weird storytelling to make it more dramatic.
This drama also has no heroes, or big love story, or school bullying, or perfect people.
It shows you a calm, nostalgic trip into the life of school kids, that try to handle their lives, their problems, their wishes and hopes.
School, first love, friendship, family, hardships……the struggles of teenagers who are taking the next step into adulthood.
And this drama does it in this absolutely fantastic way.
The FL is so normal. No quirky, complicated person. But someone who could be you and me.
It’s no ugly duck to beautiful swan, or anything like that.
The show kept it realistic. And I loved it.
I saw here some comments complaining about the open end. Sure, I’d also would have loved to see a bit more…. but on the other had, it ended perfectly. Because when you finish school, a new part of life starts. And this is simple another story to tell 😊
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The actors were on point, laughed, cried, got mad, got scared with them... but Yang Xi was the one who captivated me and hooked me to watch this drama 'til the end (even though I really dig into this for HMH).
Music brings this nostalgia feels... especially the happy memories of teenage years.
As for the rewatch value, it was really nice to watch it slowly. I wouldn't recommend you to binge this if you don't like open endings.
It started off good but ended up beautifully written. I got some good quotes from here and I will surely always keep it in my mind.
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