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I'm going to pretend the second half of this drama doesn't exist
Okay so I absolutely loveddd the first half of this drama. The second half not so much.....I rated this pretending that the second half doesn't exist
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The relationship between the characters was soo sweet and the way they handled their traumatic backstories was so well done. The first part of this drama is absolutely amazing and one of the best things I've ever watched. HOWEVER! the minute there was a timeskip to adulthood, it all went downhill for me. The way they developed the relationship between FL and ML was soo weird. I'm okay with the "childhood brother figure turned love interest" trope but they had zero chemistry once they grew up and it felt so rushed and unnecessary. FL was def only with him because she felt bad for him (She also does acknowledge this and tells him outright but still why???).
I felt so bad for ML, especially when he says he wants to marry her and she keeps invalidating him and saying things like "who wants to marry you" or "who wants to live with you" when he talks about buying a house together. I get that they're trying to portray a realistic trauma-bonded relationship and she's only trying to do what she's always done (protect him and make him happy by appeasing him) but I did nottt f w it. I wish they would've just developed their relationship in a normal way because they definitely had chemistry when they were still in school/living together. However, I do acknowledge that I didn't finish the entire thing (had like 6 episodes left I believe? so maybe they miraculously fix their relationship and FL falls in love with him for real and everyone is happy and healthy forever etc. etc. but I have very little hope for that based off of other reviews I've read.
Also, I hate that they made the second brother have feelings for her too. Their relationship was a million times more sibling-like than FL and ML and it felt so creepy (especially the part where he gropes her like that's so unnecessary??). I think they did it intentionally to show he's confusing platonic love with romantic but it failed imo. Its a 10/10 if you pretend the second half doesn't exist lol.
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Disgusting Incestuous Family Love Triangle
Yeah, I'm not going to bother finish watching this series. It's disgusting. They could have FIXED this problem easily by just having the three leads as close childhood friends--instead, they made this big deal about how they grew up as brothers and sister. There is no getting around that. How the hell are you going to turn that into a romance?!Which is a shame because the female lead is a very good actor as are the two fathers. The two male leads are kind of wooden. They also have good supporting characters in Mingyue and Tang Can (or Can Tang, whatever her name is).
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Started great but got boring
from the very beginning, I liked the set, plot and acting. in comparison to other asian family dramas that I've watched, the story and ideas were much more relatable and I liked how they were telling a story of a Patch-work family.it went well and I liked the humor and emotional scenes.
but I DROPPED it.
when it comes to longer dramas, i'm usually patient but from episode 10 onward, I thought they are actually stretching the episodes and it could be much more enjoyable if it was a 20 episode series.
I skipped too many scenes in sake of keeping up with the series because I thought the back story for each character was interesting and did worth the watch but i got bored since the love story began too soon but went too slow.
if you are looking for a fluff and family-oriented drama and actually do have a considerable amount of time to spare for this series, watch it otherwise I think you better keep it for when you only wanna kill time .
i hope my review doesn't mislead anyone. I just wrote what I felt because when i started watching this series, it was still ongoing and I've heard many positive comments about this series but found it a tad against my taste in series and dramas.
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Realistic Storyline~
•PLOT•This drama, Go Ahead narrates the story of three youths who are not actually siblings but have a better bonding than real siblings. Ling Xiao (Song Wei Long) is the eldest of the three, who lives in the apartment above Li Jianjian's (Tan Song Yun). He Ziqui(Steven Zhang) is the middle child, a foster child, whose mother almost married Li Jianjian's father. Li Jianjian is the youngest who lives with her father. Her mother died when Li Jianjian was four. While both the brothers are quite matured, Li Jianjian has a cheerful spirit and is kind of naughty. Ling Xiao's mom left him with his dad. He grew up living with Li Jianjian and her father. He Ziqui's also left him with Li Jianjian's father, saying that she will not be able to take care of him.
The three grow up together, supporting each other, comforting each other, facing hurdles together and most importantly understanding each other. They have got two amazing dads to look after them (Ling Xiao's father and Li Jianjian's father). They were living a happy life when suddenly one day, Ling Xiao's mother shows up with a girl who she claims to be Ling Xiao's younger sister, a sister she has given birth to by marrying a rich man in Singapore. His mom apologies. She and Ling Xiao's new younger sister cause trouble for all. However, Ling Xiao doesn't accepts her mother's apology nor the new younger sister, he is forced to take care of them. Once they return to Singapore, the happiness returns. Then fine day, He Ziqui's real father (his mom divorced his real father) comes to him and wants Ziqui to go with him to Britain and study there. He Ziqui firmly denies but when, his father goes hurting Li Jianjian and both their dads, he decides to obey him. Here, Ling Xiao's mom gets into an accident and gets severely palarized. Ling Xiao is pressurized to go to Singapore and look after his mother and younger sister. Despite Li Jianjian's desperate unwillingness, both of them leave. The three go back to their real families. They are parted. They try thier level best to maintain the bond through phone calls and messages but as the years pass they have nothing to talk about expect asking each other to stay healthy and take care. They stop sharing their problems. Finally, they reach the stage where they just wished each other on festivals. He Ziqui doesn't keeps his promise of coming back after graduation.
Nine years pass.
Li Jianjian is all grown up and is a sculpture artist, having a studio where she sells wooden sculpture. She moves out of her father's house and lives in an apartment with her two best friends. Unexpectedly one day both her brothers come back claiming that they'd never leave now. Li Jianjian is unsure of how she should react as the bond between them has already weakened too much. Ling Xiao becomes a dentist and He Ziqui opens a cafè and bakes cakes and desserts there. Now, He Ziqui makes desserts because Li Jianjian loves sweets and Ling Xiao is a dentist because Li Jianjian is always getting toothache as she eats too much sweet and is afraid of going to dentists without Ling Xiao. Both her brother expect her to be the same Li Jianjian she was 9 years back. That 16 year old naughty Li Jianjian who used to cling on to her brothers, hold hands, have fun and cause troubles is now a 25 year old girl who is mature and can't do anything she used to. In fact, she tries her best to maintain a safe distance from both of them, while both of her brothers' hearts start grow feelings for her.
•WHAT I FELT WHILE WATCHING•
Go Ahead is a mixture of all kinds of emotions. The writers did an amazing job! Hats off for them!! They didn't let you be sad for a long time neither did they allowed you be happy constantly. It's like something good happens to one and the next moment a problem pops up for another. You'll need a box of tissues while watching their family issues and laugh like anything on the naughtiness and troubles Li Jianjian causes. There are happy moments, sad moments, heartbreaking moments, moments when you'll be angry and moments when you'll just want to be there in the drama to comfort the cast. It's literally a beautiful love triangle which deals with realistic family situations, realistic best friend relationships, the realistic hardships of growing up and the realistic feelings alongside! IT'S JUST SO REALISTIC!! Even the second lead cast (Li Jianjian's friends, He Ziqui's aunt), has their problems and family issues to deal with. It's like around 6 to 7 times I've watched this drama and it feels new everytime I watch it. I love to feel those emotions again and again and again! Mark my words, you'll never be bored while watching this!
•OST•
Mesmerizing OSTs! The lyrics are strongly meaningful and match the situation the three of them are in. I specially loved 'Like A Breeze' which was sung by Tan Song Yun herself.
THIS IS HONESTLY MY FAVORITE DRAMA! MY ULTIMATE DRAMA! I STRONGLY RECOMMEND 'GO AHEAD' TO ANYONE AND EVERYONE! IT'LL COMFORT PEOPLE WHO HAVE FAMILY ISSUES...INSPIRE PEOPLE WHO ARE STRUGGLING...SHOW YOU THE VALUE OF FAMILY AND FRIENDS...TEACH PEOPLE TO LOVE AND UNDERSTAND OTHERS...AND MOST IMPORTANTLY IT'LL MAKE YOU REALISE THAT EVEN WITHOUT BEING BLOOD-RELATED ONE CAN PROVE TO BE THE BEST PERSON FOR THEIR LOVED ONES.
JUST WATCH IT AND YOU'LL KNOW WHY I AM SO MUCH IN LOVE WITH THIS DRAMA!
Happy Watching !!😸💕
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LOVED this drama!
I want to be part of the Li/Ling family! What a beautiful story. So "real" -- all of the bumps and bruises and not wrapped up neatly, just like real life. Family isn't just about DNA, it's about the people we choose to be family, and this drama depicts the very best kind of family. I want a Ba like Li Ba! Loved it. Will definitely watch again. Originally I watched it because of the ML, I enjoyed him in Find Yourself and am so glad he starred in this one because it was so good!<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3
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Go Ahead and watch because this is the best!!!!
This drama made me laugh, cry, and in-love. The story is amazing, the actors did such a great job on their roles, you can even feel emotions even in the scenes without dialogues. The leads were perfect for their characters, there were scenes that you can feel their emotions even if there are no lines. It's one of those stories that would make you all warm after watching it. I also love how the story depicted love, how it can destroy or heal you. SWL -his acting here, is just on point, there are scenes where I actually felt how suffocated he was while trying to keep it all together. This is the first time I've seen Seven Tan, and I think no other actress can pull off JianJian than her. Steven Zhang, my beloved Ziqiu... his acting is just... perfect. Out of all the three leads, his acting was the best (for me), those eyes... and when he cries, I feel like reaching out to the screen so I can give him a hug. This is the best drama of 2020 (for me). Will I rewatch this without skipping? Definitely. This will leave you feeling warm and loved. So watch it!Was this review helpful to you?
Tears of Joy
Cast was superb. Especially the role of Little Big Brother. He made me cry whenever he cried. Among all characters I rooted for him the most and was crying tears of joy when he finally found his happiness. I didn’t enjoy the romance so much but the bromance was truly touching. So satisfied with the ending of the drama…..Was this review helpful to you?
Most touching storyline ever
This was such a touching story line. It made me cry like almost every episode. It made me really empathise to those who have family problems and let me realise how lucky I am to be so happy with no problems within my family or any relatives. The music was great and the casting of the drama was excellent. Acting was also amazing. Although it made me cry a lot, however there are a lot of funny parts too. All in all, this drama was amazing. 10 out of 10!!!! I absolutely love it, this is my favourite drama yet. I really recommend this and it is really relatable to real life. Go and watch it now!!!!! :):):):):):)Was this review helpful to you?
REALISTIC AND RELATABLE
There are people who dislike the drama for example due to the romance between the two leads but I think rather than picking at the faults in the drama, why not enjoy and appreciate it for what it has to offer? I was able to relate to more than one of the characters and really put myself in their shoes and feel whatever they're feeling whether it be sadness, anger, hurt, regret. The actors all delivered the emotions well, I cried and laughed with them. I also think that I learned some lessons from this drama whether it be about family, love, friendship, or just about growing up in general. This for sure would be an unforgettable drama. For people contemplating whether to start it or not, I'd say it's worth a try. I can definitely see myself rewatching this drama or parts of it for the feels.Was this review helpful to you?
A drama that fills your heart with warmth
This is the first time I am writing a review about a drama in three years which means this drama has moved me so much.First of all, the story is so well written. Each and every character has so much depth and their story is so well portrayed. You find yourself smiling at the chemistry shared by the characters.
Now when it comes to the acting, hats off to all the actors in this drama. Everyone did so well that you find yourself connected to these characters. Ling Xiao, Ziqiu, and Jianjian definitely steal your heart but at the same time the characters around them can totally catch you.
I have nothing to say about the music. The music is like a breather to our soul. Its so touching and it plays a wonderful role in making the drama memorable.
Overall this drama is a very heart-warming one which can bring a satisfaction to your heart. Definitely give this drama a try.
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Best of 2020
This is one of the best dramas I've ever seen. I rarely come across a drama that can hold my attention for 16 episodes, much less 40. I loved seeing the main characters grow up, grow apart, and grow back together, and the love story really felt incredibly organic. I'm already looking forward to rewatching it.The one complaint that I have is I felt the drama weakened after the 30-episode mark. The main couple and the dads got pushed to the side toward the end in favor of wrapping up the side plots. I really feel like this should've been closer to 45 or 50 episodes with how rushed the last 5 episodes felt, to the point that I wonder if they had to make significant cuts pre- or post-production. The finale didn't feel like a finale at all, and some of the resolution felt a little shallow. I would've liked to see Ling Xiao go to freaking therapy for one, and for his mom and sister to actually get some help too.
But overall, amazing drama that had me crying literally every episode, with a stellar cast and so much heart. Definitely a highlight of 2020 and a go-to comfort drama now.
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