One of the top dramas of all time
If you like slice-of-life shows with characters that you really care about, you can't miss this show. It's one of the rare shows that I rate a perfect 10 because I can't see how it could be better. The music - OMG - is so good. Probably one of the best OSTs I've ever heard next to The Untamed. The story is so moving, full of humor, sadness, and inspiration. I generally rate shows lower than most on kisskh so when I rate this a 10, you know it's good. The only other shows I rate as a 10 are Nirvana in Fire, Someday or Oneday, and the Untamed.Was this review helpful to you?
BEST DRAMA OF 2020
I've been watch a lot of cdrama last year (2020), When I first see this drama (The summary and episodes, I mean) I actually don't want to watch this drama because it has lot of episodes (most drama I watched just have 24 or 30 episodes) but this drama is always on my recommendation, in yt, fb group and from my friends. All I could say is that I would never regret watching this, I still feel happiness and pain every time I remember some scene in this drama. You'll love those who had main roles (specially the one playing the young version of He ziqui, he's a child actor but his acting is on point) I know future viewers will like this drama too like how much I like it, you'll rewatch it again just like what I did because I really like this drama. As much as I want to put some spoilers I can't because i want you to try this drama. For me, this drama is one of my top list. That's all, enjoy watching this drama. :) <3 <3Was this review helpful to you?
Please give this drama a shot :)
Go AheadContext:
1. Watched this with low expectations (I didn’t know what to expect from the synopsis)
2. I love a good family/friendship slice of life drama
3. Chinese dramas always give me nostalgia even if I didn’t grow up in China (I’m ethnically Chinese but I was born and raised in the Phils)
Plot – As expected of a slice-of-life drama, the story starts out quite slow as they slowly reveal the background of the characters and their relationships over the next few episodes. The development of their 5-member family quite interesting, as it was also the foundation for the many issues they would face throughout the story. I like to break down the story parts: 1 - 10 eps were their HS life, 11 - 20 eps were about their university and post university life, 21 - 30 eps were focused on the romance and 31 - 40 eps were their struggles and how they resolved them. I enjoyed most of the story, but it was the 3rd 10 eps where I started to lose interest. I would skip this if I were to rewatch. More than the romance, it was the story of family, friendship and growing up that kept me interested.
Character – The characters have such distinct personalities from each other I loved to see how different character pairings produce a different relationship. As a family, we see how they deal with their unique family dynamic and the problems that arise from them. In their lives as 20-somethings, we see each character’s personal struggles, and how they overcome their problems. Most importantly, how they support each other throughout it all. There were moments in each character’s story that I felt like I could relate.
Actors – The acting was quite satisfactory. They weren’t perfect but not terrible or awkward either. I think there were scenes where they weren’t completely convincing in portraying the emotions of the characters but they did good enough to make me appreciate and love each of the characters. My favorite is the 2ML both the actor and the character.
Music – I felt that the OST list was not so wide but I like that every time I listed to the songs, I recalled the emotions when I watched the show. I liked to replay the sad songs because they made me feel nostalgic.
It’s a typical slice of life story about family, friendship, and growing up. But it’s the story of each character that makes you stay till the end. It’s not the most exciting drama but if you can push through the boring parts, the story ends on a really good note.
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Beautiful......
This drama had everything. An overall family oriented drama with its fair share of comedy,romance,suspense,and drama. It also explores the process of healing as well as mental health. Probably my favorite Chinese drama. The story was beautiful and it gets you sucked in, in a good way. Only problem I have is that this site said 46 episodes but it’s only 40😂Each actor played their part perfectly and I am just so in love with Tan Songyun as JianJian I love every drama she is in and she was pretty much the glue that held the family together. The character was always optimistic during what ever situation arose.
Xiao was very stoic which resonated with me a lot because I’m the same way as he is in that I hold in a lot of my pain but also give a helping hand to whoever needs it no matter what I’m going through, which is why he was my favorite character.
HQ(Little big bro) was also similar to Xiao in that aspect as well but his scars weren’t as deep as Xiao’s. But he was very prideful in his way of dealing with his issues and not wanting to be a nusience to those around him because of a deep rooted fear from his past.
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Best real life drama
Very enotional , both father did great role 👏 all actors same . This drama show real life how people good and bad and how honest people take advantage . Specialy dentist mother is so selfish thinking only for own , despite huband a police men work hard to build his family it has been acomplish by 2 fathers . Mostly recomending to watch no waste of your time lots of moral and lesson . Well play every one cry lautgh enotional , loved , support 👏 💙 hope you all get the best award you all deserv and rhe writter .Was this review helpful to you?
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ONE OF THE BEST TV DRAMAS: (LONGER REVIEW TO FOLLOW)
This is one of the BEST EMOTIONALLY-MOVING of all TV-Dramas (Chinese, Korean, Thai, Taiwanese) that I've seen so far--- superb cast who delivered their characters seamlessly; well-written, tight, and believable storylines per episode; great character development; and wonderful sets.Each one of the forty episodes were worth watching, not just for the entertainment value, but for the many life-lessons that one can pick up.
THE STORY:
This drama revolves around an odd-mix of non-blood-related children who grew up practically under the same roof. It traces their initial meeting, their relationships and the circumstances that brought them together, and the childhood that was both a source of their pain and happiness. It follows them through their youth and into their young adulthood, and explores how their differing personalities develop and cope with the complexities of adult life, and eventually seeing them triumph over the adversities that life throws at them. (MORE TO FOLLOW)
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top tier chinese drama
Just done watching this beautiful drama and all I can say is the prefect drama have been made. I never rate a drama with perfect score but seriously Go Ahead deserve more than 10 over 10.let's talk about the story first. At first I'm really hesitate with the plot because it will be a love line between non biological sibling which can make me feel uncomfortable but yep I was wrong. Everything going smoothly because the whole story is focusing more on the family problem. I think the love story just added to make this drama looks perfect. I don't know how to explain but the storyline is really amazing oh my god
The cast in the drama was strong and superb. Seven Tan (My Mr Mermaid), Song Wei Long (Find Yourself) and Steven Zhang (Skate Into Love). But the one who is really eye-catching with acting skill is Steven Zhang. He is the one who have many crying scene compared to another. I don't downgraded the others two but Steven Zhang is really on another level. Not to mention how good the supporting role that really do a good job in the acting. Overall the whole cast is 10/10
The OST also good. I rarely enjoyed the OST from Chinese drama but all 6 track is good and catchy.
REWATCH IS 1000000/10. IT'S A MUST.
as the conclusion, the drama deserving season 2 eventhough the ending is already good.
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disappointed with the story
Ok what am I about to write might not be liked by many but no offence just stating my pov. This is a really good realistic drama, but I am unhappy with few things. the ending was rushed I felt it was more abrupt and a lot of things were just left unfinished. u would definitely feel wronged if u like He ziqiu character or if u are a Steven Zhang fan, his love life wasn't taken into consideration till the end he doesn't have a lead, he was misled to like jian jian by his friend which was totally unnecessary in the plot, mingyue disliking ziqiu and falling for long xiao was also unnecessary, in btw we are made to be believed that tang can would be ziqiu's lead but no they brought little orange, totally disappointed for HE ZI QIU character development. mingyue story was left totally abrupt though the story mainly focuses on the dads and these three kids(not to mention Heping didn't have much role) I wished the story of side characters was also complete. Overall I wish there is a season 2 to cover for all the undone things of season 1. The cast was the best, if it wasn't for them I would have put it on hold. I would especially mention the character of Haichao the best actor of this series.Was this review helpful to you?
If this is your first time watching chinese drama then this is highly recommended, I usually watch romance drama so when i first watch it I thought that it will be just a family drama but it’s okay because it still have a good story but then it turned out there is love line and that just make me like it more !!!
Thumbs up for all of the artist that play in this drama 👍👍👍
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A mystery box with the best combinations ever❤️
I have heard a lot about this series but It was in my watchlist. But then , four days back , I somehow stumbled across it again . And I knew , I had to try . I was hooked from the very first episode . This series will test everything in you . This series will make you cry , will make you laugh , will increase your anxiety, will infuriate you and last but not the least it will make you fall in love .The actors did a phenomenal job and why it hits home ? It's because it is so down to earth . We see things like this happening in every household, maybe not to the extreme intensity but we all have faced it atleast once in our lifetime. It will make you remember all the wounds you had , and you'll cry with the characters but at the same time , it will help you heal with them as well .
I'm so glad this series touched the topic that people choose to ignore. Sometimes, just sometimes you'll come across stuff or you'll feel your whole life has been a lie, you'll feel your whole life you've been Gaslight . But at the same time , you'll heal . Life must go on . Yes, you'll carry the wound with you, but it will make you stronger and you'll learn to be the bigger person while standing up for yourself ❤️
Also , one more thing. Family is not about blood. What makes a family ,. Family is love, care and respect ❤️ you'll see in life, sometimes your blood relations won't treasure you but the people who you have no ties with, will stand alongside you , and push you to be better ❤️
There is sooo much to learn from this series. It is heavy, not going to lie. At one point , I got so anxious and suffocated but then I realised it was because of the acting. All of them did their part to the best they can . I can't imagine anyone else in their place.
Lastly, Thank you for giving us, the viewers this series. It will always remain as a special series in my heart ❤️
P.s. the last scene stole my heart ❤️ it has the most perfect satisfied ending ever . Give it a try, YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED ❤️
Also , why my re-watch value is 7 even though I love it so much ? because it is a heavy series (atleast for me) , I will take time before I can come back to it as it got a bit too much for me. But I'll never regret watching it , ever.
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A Heartwarming drama
So I watched the online version that has 40 eps unlike the 46 hereWell, I don't know how to start but in my opinion, it was one of the best chinese dramas I have ever watched. It was so relatable and realistic by the development of the story. What I also really appreciated was, they include other characters stories such as Li Jianjian's friends, especially her bestfriends.
It's true that I was so endeared when the three main characters (Li Jianjian, Ling Xiao and He Ziqiu) , were young and I was litterally binge watching those eps bt then, when they were adults, the feels were not the same but I was still attached / endeared by them. At first, I was touched/moved by one character and it was Ziqiu. Each scene, my eyes teared up when he appeared. I must applaud the child actor who delivered really well his expressions, and the teenager one / the adult one playde by Zhang Xinchen was a realy good actor. Whenever I saw him on screen (but it was mostly at the begining), he made me cry. I really like his character, I wanted to comfort him so bad.
And then, when they came to the story of Lingxiao, I also wanted to comfort him and I hated his mother but I think, it's a pity that in asian countries, they didn't give some professionnal helps (to see a psy) because I know, it was so hard for her since at that time, she lost her daughter. I feel like on one hand I hated her for her behaviour and she hurts her own son, Lingxiao, she litterally destroyed her family, impacted them, especially Lingxiao but on another hand, I feel like I pity her because they didn't help her (I mean to help her healing when she lost her daughter). But the actress was excellent.
I really loved Ziqiu's mother and when I wanted to hate her because she abandoned her son, I didn't hate her when I knew the truth and I'm glad for the ending she got. She's indeed a beautiful person.
Of course, I was jealous of Li Jianjian's relationship with those two haha but seriously, I really loved their dynamics and I don't know why, there was a moment, I wanted her to end with Ziqiu because, even though I knew it was only siblings energy but when they were adults, they were looking good together. But maybe, these two actors would collaborate again later, maybe because I'm sure, the chemi will be there!
I think, The spotlight goes to the dad of Li Jianjian, what a humble man! I really appreciated his character as a father (i think, the best father here) who was here for them.
I don't know what to add but each characters were interesting and relatable (well not everyone but some yes) but anyway, all the actors brought alive these characters. Go ahead teaches us some life lessons, how to be a parent, how to love each other as family (and sometime even when they are not blood releated) and friends and also, how to overcome obstacles in life. It's also true when, we grow up, we migt be not as close as before. It was so real, I felt that.
For the romance part, I honestly wasn't so surprised since I knew at the beginning with some details and differences.
As an Asian, I really relate to them and for me, Go ahead is one of the best slice of life drama and it has now a special place in my heart.
In addition, all the OST bring some magical feelings (well not magic but it brings something to the heart and to complete the drama), Beautiful soundtracks to listen, mostly before sleeping, when it rains or at night. It somehow, comfort us.
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