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Watching this drama was the best thing I could have ever done.
I absolutely, completely, wholeheartedly loved this drama from beginning to end. (ﾉ^^)ﾉ The story was just so sweet and beautiful. I couldn't get enough of the chemistry between Zhang Linghe and Xu Ruohan—they complemented each other perfectly. Every single scene had me smiling like an idiot, giggling, and even kicking my feet. Their relationship felt so natural, built on small but meaningful moments, and they didn’t need grand gestures or too much drama. Just two people falling in love in the purest, most heartfelt way. (/ω＼) It’s truly a gem in the romance genre, showing that love can be simple yet deeply moving.One of the things I adored was how their relationship started—first as a slow and beautiful friendship, then gradually blooming into something more. It wasn’t rushed; it felt organic. And the way the ML (He Su Ye) always encouraged the FL (Xifan) melted my heart. (〃ω〃) He constantly reminded her to love herself first, respected her choices, and supported her no matter what. After everything she went through with her ex, she deserved someone like that—a love that was gentle, patient, and unwavering (honestly, I deserve that too, lol).
Another thing I loved was how the story was told through the seasons, with flowers—especially tulips—woven into the essence of the story. And let's not forget everything they teach us about traditional Chinese medicine. I think it was a very interesting detail. ( • ω• )✧
And that scene in episode 27? When Su Ye started writing Xifan letters while she was studying abroad? My heart! (/ω＼)♥ It was so incredibly romantic and beautiful. He Su Ye was just the perfect male lead—flirty, soft-spoken, and effortlessly charming. Every moment with him was swoon-worthy. ♥
↪︎ Now, some of my favorite quotes:
“In my eyes, every day you get better and more deserving of love than the last… So from now on, just focus on loving yourself. As for the rest, leave it to me.” —He Su Ye
"But in my heart, you are the most beautiful scenery in this world… Xifan, falling in love with you is the luckiest thing I have ever done. Loving you is the best thing I have ever done." —He Su Ye
"No matter what happened in the past, good or bad, it's part of who you are. Accept the past, and focus on the present and future." —He Su Ye
And let’s talk about that ending! A lot of Cdramas end with a wedding, but this one was so beautiful, and Su Ye’s heartfelt words to Xifan... (〃ω〃) And that final quote? I will never forget it:
"Hope everyone with a good heart can find a long-lasting love in the gaps of life. It's okay. Learn to love yourself first, more than anyone else in the world. If you can't find that person yet, or you've lost the courage to search, someone will appear in the light shining through the crack."
Overall, The Best Thing is such a wholesome, heartwarming story—no unnecessary drama—just two people finding each other and building a love that feels real. I’d 100% recommend it, and I’d watch it all over again! ⋆˙⟡ If I had to sum it up in one word, it would be: sweet. Oh, and the OST? Absolutely amazing! I just know I’ll be listening to it on repeat for a long time. (´･ᴗ･`)
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The Best Thing: A Truly Remarkable Show
The Best Thing has undoubtedly been one of the highlights of my year.1. A Unique Trope with Traditional Medicine
One of the standout features of this drama is its refreshing approach, using traditional Chinese medicine as a central theme. The female lead (FL), who suffers from insomnia, is cured by the male lead (ML), a traditional Chinese doctor. Each episode introduces a new herb, its relevance to the storyline, and its medicinal use. It’s such a clever and engaging concept, and I absolutely love it!
2. Stunning Cinematography and Seasonal Imagery
The camera work and cinematography are truly breathtaking, beautifully capturing the four seasons. From the first time our couple meets during a vibrant spring, the series visually takes us on a journey through each season, enhancing the emotional depth of their relationship.
3. Perfect Screen-Time Balance
One of the reasons I fell in love with this drama is the perfect balance of screen-time. The story remains entirely focused on the main couple, delving into their healing journeys, their relationship with each other, their emotional traumas, and their careers. The side characters are well-developed, but never overshadow the main storyline. It’s a beautiful balance that keeps you invested in the core narrative.
4. Beautiful, Serene Scenery
The settings in this drama are absolutely stunning. Unlike typical dramas set in bustling cities with towering buildings, this one offers a refreshing escape. The viewers are treated to scenes of serene mountains, lush gardens, colorful flowers, and peaceful, warm neighborhoods. It’s a visual feast for the eyes and an incredibly soothing atmosphere.
5. Outstanding Cast and Chemistry
The entire cast is exceptional, from the leads to the supporting characters. The chemistry between the leads is palpable, and their acting, gestures, and voice tones are all perfectly in sync. There are no irritating side characters, aside from Xifan’s ex, of course—though he’s essential to the storyline, so we can't complain too much! The parents, colleagues, friends, and neighbors all contribute to making the world of this drama feel vibrant and alive.
6. The Heartwarming Love Story
At the center of it all are our lovely couple, He Suye and Shen Xifan. Their story is both heartwarming and deeply emotional.
7. He Suye
At first, He Suye may appear to be the perfect man without flaws, but as the story unfolds, we see that he too carries his own pain and trauma. He’s a man who once kept everything bottled up inside, but with Xifan by his side, he begins to heal and open up.
8. Shen Xifan
Shen Xifan is a strong and independent woman who has been deeply hurt by a past relationship. She was gaslighted, felt undeserving of love, and lost her confidence. But with He Suye, she finds healing, regains her strength, and blossoms into the cheerful, confident woman she was always meant to be.
9. A Beautiful Love Story
He Suye and Shen Xifan share one of the most beautiful love stories I’ve ever witnessed. Their relationship is touching, and I often found myself saying, "May this kind of love find me soon." It’s the kind of love that feels real, healing, and enduring.
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Congratulations to TBT for breaking C-drama stereotypes!
From where do I even start?! First of all, GUYZ, domineering CEOs do NOT always win, male leads do NOT always need to be on their knees to express their love towards female leads & female leads CAN take the bold first steps, whether it's kissing, proposing or gifting a ring!! Thanks to "The Best Thing", for making these things clear like pure water!! Surprisingly, this drama talks about many real-life situations 100% realistically & solves them beautifully as well. I also loved the pieces of information about traditional Chinese medicine. I'm now interested in TCM, tbh! Also, not all the time, people need to sacrifice something big like their long-cherished dreams to get their better half- thank you for reminding this to us, dear plotmakers. We tend to forget that happiness DOES exist without any big sacrifice, thanks to the over-unrealistic BlingBling dramas we watch all the time! However, this drama is a solid 10 on 10, wait, 100 on 10! And, it's recommended to anyone who wants to feel good & watch a realistic romance series! Carry on with loving yourself, guyz!Was this review helpful to you?
Love can heal someone's soul. Especially self love.
The Best Thing gives us a sense of warmth from start to finish. From the first episodes to the last ones it feels like a full circle moment of healing, just like how life is. We first meet Shen Xifan when she's struggling, hurting and lost. You might think He Suye is her cure or her salvation but no, he is just a glimpse of hope, a ray of sunlight. And sometimes that's all we need to find our own courage to step out of darkness and embrace a fulfilling life.Their relationship is solid and well built, the cinematography is beautiful, the side conflicts make sense and (fortunately) don't last long. By the end they introduced a plot that wasn't really necessary in my pov but it also gets a round ending so it's okay.
Get yourself a cup of tea, be comfy and enjoy The Best Thing with an open heart. It will be worthy.
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Perfect for a modern drama!!
Zhang Ling He has done it again!!! This is what I look for in a perfect modern drama. I have such a bad problem with even getting into modern dramas because I find a lot of them so boring. Modern dramas will either include too much of the characters work life which most times they do it in such a boring matter. The best thing does include what they do at work but I did not find it boring at all or want to fast forward through it. A lot of the couples cute moments are also while they are working.The love story between He Su Ye and Shen Xi Fan is the best thing to watch in this drama. The chemistry is amazing and I loved all their scenes together. I do look for cute love stories in a drama and I think this is up there with one of the best I have seen. There is no silly misunderstandings or love triangles. Even though this does start with the female lead being in a long term relationship with her ex (couldn't stand that guy). Her ex is something else and even though they could of had her ex cause problems when that is what he seemed like he wanted to do he didn't. He does stay out of her new relationship when he has found out she has moved on. I felt for the FL and what she went through with her ex and how she wasn't so sure about getting into another relationship after him. He Su Ye stays by her side and is so understanding when he finds out about her past. It's just hard of how you can't fall in love with their love story. It's The Best Thing!!!
Even toward the end where they do have her mom get sick. It does not take away from their story at all. That is what the ML because of what his mom went through has specialized in. The fact that he can be there to help her mom through this and also be there for the FL was so sweet, and the ending wedding scene was so beautiful. So in all if your a romance lover I think you could love this. There really isn't any drama in it which some may find boring but I actually found that so refreshing.
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10000/10!!!!
I just have to say—The Best Thing I Have Ever Done is one of the best romance dramas I’ve watched in a long time! Zhang Linghe and Xu Ruohan completely stole my heart with their chemistry. Every scene between them felt so real, like they weren’t even acting. The way they looked at each other, their little gestures, and the emotions in their eyes—everything was just chef’s kiss.The storyline itself is super emotional, full of love, regrets, and second chances. It really makes you think about life and the choices we make. And don’t even get me started on the cinematography—the visuals are stunning, and the OST fits the mood perfectly.
Honestly, this drama gave me all the feels. I laughed, I cried, and I got so attached to the characters. And now that it’s over, all I can think about is how much I need Zhang Linghe and Xu Ruohan to work together again! Their chemistry is way too good to be a one-time thing. Someone, please cast them in another drama ASAP!
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A warm tea for lost souls.
I don't usually review the dramas I watch, but this time I will.It's impressive how much we can relate to the characters through the details inserted in the script, we can clearly see their ideals and unique personalities. It shows that it's normal to be a young person and not have discovered everything you'd like to, or to already have a career in something and want to change.
The couple's relationship doesn't take a back seat; everyday life is really what heals the viewer. This is how I see love and hope to be able to love, in a calm and confident way. Both characters learned from each other how to be in a loving relationship, using respect and communication above all else.
I really liked the secondary characters like the lady at the hotel who gave precious advice that even I will remember for a long time, sometimes we just need someone out there to listen to us and that's all. Although I think the secondary couple could've been better developed (or had more screen time).
It was so healing to see Xi Fan’s family supporting each other and coming together. Parents really raise us for the world, so that we know how to be here even when they are not. Making our family proud is important, but we have to be proud of our own journey too.
It has personally become one of my favorites. Highly recommended, I hope more people can watch it and feel comforted.
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Feel good,Nice like a music video, not much story
If you want to just feel good and enjoy the view like a beautiful music video,then this is for you. It's like a walk through a beautiful garden. The actors are excellent and the cinematography is beautiful in creating the perfect "feel" in this aspect it's really goodThe TCM is really impressive and I learned a lot from this drama. Really eye opening
The story is nothing very much and it became a bit bland by episode 19-20, I almost abandoned it because it's not going anywhere
Otherwise it's enjoyable but not much brain work type of drama designed to calm the spirit
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It's bit boring for me
I struggled to finish this even tho I was speed watching it I found it very hard to get through episodes the concept is nice but there is not much going on in story itself ...The series lacks in major ways with it's dialogues and story , it was not comforting for me after some point because the characters were not interesting , it doesn't even try to be different and have any interesting plot it stick to it's basic plot through out 28 episodes .. now I understand how it can be very healing and comforting for other people but at some point I got tired of them constantly cooking eating and cleaning ...
One major things I observed is the story tried to be in pov of both ML and FL but mainly focuses on ML pov most of times ... And there were some scenes especially at starting where I felt like FL pov was important or needed to understand her more or her character more... But it was not there, because she was going through heartbreak I really felt like we needed to know how she was feeling when she was almost falling in love or starting to feel something it felt ambiguous at certain times because the story focuses alot on his feelings ...
Maybe I'm being over critical in fl character or story because I love forbidden flower it's my fav story of all time of FL , I can't help but compare how beautiful love was portrayed in that story and here the direction story dialogues really fall behind after FL and ML get together there is nothing happening in their life it's like straight filler episodes until the end.. I didn't even find any cute scenes of them while they were in relationship.. I'm really mad because I tried to like it finished it in 3 days but I couldn't last episodes really were testing me.
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Dessert after long day.
I really enjoyed watching this drama, it’s like a dessert after a long day at work.Overall story arc of the drama is very simple, for those who love intense emotions i wouldn’t recommend. This drama is for those who need comfort and sweetness at the end of the day. The leads had great chemistry which is truly rare thing in cdrama land. Whole drama hinges on lead’s chemistry, so actor did a good job, maybe not excellent but better than some. Even though the actors are drop dead gorgeous the story itself is very grounded in reality so it made a bit relatable.
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One of my top show of 2025
Big words for a tittle but this is a fact. I only have a few Chinese dramas that I have watched and this brought so much joy. To begin with I went in blind with the show- let's thank the actor of this show for pulling me in. I stumbled upon a clip of his role here and immediately decided to watch. And I did not regret a single thing. I am so happy to have these modern dramas that really focused on the romance and yes even the heartbreak. The FMC is well writtern, I loved her overall character. The actress did such a good job in giving her character life.I'll geek about the cinematography, how well done it is. From showing the bright colors of each season to the attention to detail of the colors that the main cast wheres. I loved it all. The music also added that extra dazzale to the show and I have the playlist already on my spotify!
Overall this is a show I will definitely add to my top of 2025. I will also for sure rewatch to to enjoy. To my lovely spring couple this deserves the love and recognition from everyone.
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Cotton candy gazes of longing!
The series *The Best Thing* airing on iQiyi right now is 100% sweet *Cotton Candy Gazes* full of longing. So many butterflies! 🦋 This show is a treasure trove of green flags—thoughtful, honey-dripping 🍯 conversations that radiate genuine care and kindness. Zhang Ling He and Xu Ruo Han really shine in these roles, bringing a warmth and sincerity that makes every interaction feel magical. Every scene feels like a dream, with rainbow-filtered cherry blossoms 🌸 and pure, dreamy escapism.What’s so refreshing is how the male lead and female lead communicate: they listen deeply, show sincere concern for each other’s well-being, and their interactions are layered with warmth and respect. 🥰 The scriptwriter does an amazing job of making even the most mundane exchanges—like those between a traditional Chinese medicine doctor and his patient—feel intimate and meaningful. ❤️ Their chemistry is so natural that these conversations, while entirely appropriate, come across as irresistibly sweet. It’s a masterclass in how to write dialogue that feels both real and magical. 🫠
And can we talk about Zhang Ling He’s eyes for a second? He spends a good chunk of the first four episodes wearing a doctor’s mask, yet every nuanced emotion comes through so clearly—whether it’s a subtle raise of his brow or the way his eyes crinkle. It’s masterful acting, even when half his face is covered.
Normally, I’m not a fan of overly soft filters, but here, the cinematographer uses it so intentionally. It creates this fairytale-like atmosphere that matches the ethereal vibe of the show—and honestly, it suits Zhang Ling He perfectly. His otherworldly looks make him feel like he was born for xianxia dramas (I’ve been a fan since his second lead role opposite Dylan Wang in *Love Between Fairy and Devil*), but seeing him in a modern drama is a whole new experience.
In xianxia, his characters often have the luxury of immortality and multiple lifetimes to relive and relove their destined partners. But here, in *The Best Thing*, his character feels so much more relatable—a human with just one shot at love, one life to get it right. It’s a refreshing change, and it adds a layer of urgency and tenderness to his performance that makes this role feel uniquely special.
I’ve been looking forward to this drama for a while, and it hasn’t disappointed. If you’re in the mood for something sweet, visually stunning, and full of heart, this is it. Highly recommend!
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