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Slice of life plot with great acting~!
I was wavering between giving this 7.5/10 or 8/10. In the end, I decided to give it the higher rating because of the stellar acting from the entire cast. :)What I liked about this drama:
- An engaging slice-of-life drama which made me want to go from one episode to another to find out what would happen next.
- In general, this drama was fast-paced enough and things moved along.
- The acting from every single member of the cast was stellar and I was, frankly, blown away by how natural they were as the people they were acting as!! :)
- This drama is interesting enough and the ending is fairly happy with everything tying up for the main cast.
- Lao Huang was a gem of a friend and I liked how the friends were there for one another.
- I liked the chemistry between Yao Yuan and Shen Si Yi. They looked good together.
What I didn't like:
- I hated the characters who constantly f-ed themselves up, namely, Cheng Nan and Guan Yue. Cheng Nan was all sorts of insecure and he did not cherish his relationship with Lu Ke, who gave her all into their relationship and was sincere to him. He was a bast*rd to cheat on her. He did not deserve her love and affections.
- I hated Guan Yue because she was constantly just very loud in the show. She was very shouty and she didn't have the best of brains. How can a designer simply give her design away to anyone at all? This isn't about trusting the other party. This is about protecting one's "baby" with one's life. Would you hand over your baby to a stranger even if the stranger is a famous person? The answer is a big NO. She was so senseless and the fact that she blamed everyone else, like Lu Ke, and made things go from bad to worse and worst was insufferable to watch. I hated seeing her on-screen. She also did not have chemistry with Ye Zhou and I felt that Ye Zhou was much more sensible and was too good for her. (However, the fact that she could make me be filled with wrath indicated that she was a very good actress because she had performed her role well.)
Overall, I enjoyed this drama. It was a good enough ride!
I recommend this drama to others. The acting is stellar and the 2 female leads (especially Shen Si Yi) are real good-lookers. Their fashion was great! Both looked like models from glossy magazines. I like how real / human the characters are. A great slice-of-life drama that should be enjoyed! :)
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Not Just Another C-Drama — Dear Missy Taught Me What Real Friendship Looks Like
I started watching this drama after watching A dream within a dream, because I wanted to see more of Li Yi Tong drama. Somehow I feel she lacks the understanding of picking up good script. So while I selected to watch this one, I did not have much hope. However, I was proved wrong.The character she portrayed is complex, I hated her for being so accommodative and lack of basic understanding of relationship she had with Cheng. Then, I realized we all are like her, we try to compromise and forget that in a relationship its important to adjust (more like adapting to make the relationship smoother, without losing your values or identity) and not compromise (giving up something valuable for individual). It was difficult for me to watch past till episode 11.
However, this drama will surprise you.
It is a refreshing and heartfelt drama that beautifully captures the complexities of female friendship, ambition, and self-discovery. The story revolves around two strong yet contrasting women whose bond evolves through love, rivalry, and personal growth.
What makes this show stand out is how real and relatable it feels. It doesn’t just glorify friendship... it shows its messy, imperfect sides — misunderstandings, jealousy, sacrifices, and forgiveness. Both leads deliver incredible performances, portraying women who are flawed but fiercely resilient.
Best part is, it is not boring and slow. The pacing is smooth, the fashion and production design are stylish, and the emotional depth builds gradually. It’s not just about career success or romance — it’s about finding yourself and standing by the people who matter even when things get hard.
What I loved:
1. Strong female leads and their evolving friendship
2. Empowering message about independence and loyalty
3. Realistic portrayal of emotions and conflicts
4. Great OST and cinematography
What could’ve been better:
1. Some side plots felt rushed or underdeveloped
2. The ending could have offered a bit more closure
Overall, a mature, inspiring story about two women learning to grow together and apart. It’s the kind of drama that leaves you reflecting on your own friendships — and smiling through the tears.
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Dislike
- My first impression is it's okay. Not as captivating but still watch-able. But after 20+ episodes I got bored.
- I don't get the female friendship, as they're too different, but ended up forgiving each other :/
- Now that I read other people review, it's true that Lu ke and Zhangmang doesn't have such deep chemistry. Not much happening between them two, after they got together.
Like
- I like the ost tho, the one titled "Shade of Time".
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