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ZSC and SY has gone a long way to be finally together
As everyone knows, Forever and Ever is the sequel for One and Only.I personally watched OAO then only FAE (though I understand some watched either one only, or the other way round).
Extreme brief summary:
Shi Yi (FL), a voice actor, dubbing for a movie which the character is named Zhou Sheng Cheng (ML). Because of this, when she heard ML's name to be ZSC (same as the character for the movie she is dubbing for), she got intrigue and went after him, and there goes the love story of theirs.
Story:
If you're looking for an exciting drama full of sweetness, laughter, or every episodes of honey splash to you, it might not be what you think so. Even though the OAO and FAE are not linked, its more of their past life and present time, 2 separate stories. The drama plot might be boring for viewers just watching FAE. Nevertheless , yes the drama is still filled with cute and happy scenes. I would still think FAE lacking in story. Family feud is not significantly bad (that's because they view the family's money to be shared and supported by the whole family, and not for individual's benefit - but of course there will be that ONE person who thinks the other way round).
SY is more dominant in this. ZSC is like a rookie in love but you can see his character develop and he is more into showing his love behind without expressing.
Either way, all because I've watched OAO beforehand, the links of what happened in OAO comes into mind whenever i watched FAE. An example would be, in OAO - ZSC had to go fight into war without knowing when to be back, whereas in FAE - you will see ZSC being a character that's very particular on his schedule. You can see how much the writer put the effort for the story.
Acting:
No bias here but both Bai Lu and Allen Ren acting is top notch. Every small detail have made them into the character. Just FYI, both of them have totally different personalities from the characters (you can see it in the BTS). All the second and sub-characters acting were so good as well. Definitely enjoyed the drama.
OST:
THEM FEELS!!! I've been replaying it non-stop ever since!
Thoughts:
I'd actually rewatch the whole OAO and FAE together again after a few months. It just felt the drama from lovely and sad (OAO) up to sweet and healing (FAE). The drama is interesting and i enjoyed it. Next round will be reading through the book it was adapted into hehe
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Picked up treasure from dramaland
Initial Considerations: How do I put it in words, the story is just amazing. At first, I had my doubts to the show, because I watched One and Only, so now that they were shifting to the modern setting, I had my qualms that firstly, they were going to restart the whole relationship since only 1 person has the past memories, which means starting on a new slate, hence meaning that I would have had wasted my investment in their past relationship. Secondly, due to the restart, it'll be slow paced romance all over again.Storyline: However, it surpassed my expectations, and the trailer really hyped me up a lot. After watching the first 2 episodes, I was fired up. Now in the contemporary era, Shiyi finally makes the first move, then so does ZhouShengChen. To skip all the modern standards of getting together, they just skipped all that parts, which was also done really naturally. On the plus side, the scenes were never cringey, but cute funny and realistic. I'm quite sensitive to over the top characters either ML or FL trying to get the attention of their counterparts, but this was done extremely well by the director and writer, such that both progressed together very naturally.
Chemistry: Consequently, I had started this drama mainly cause of Bailu (I extremely enjoy her acting its superb) and RenJiaLun (recently watched under the power and realised his good acting too). Heads up, when you watch forever and ever, you will realise how good their chemistry is, like not just good, its off the charts. Just a few glances, you understand what emotions they are trying to portray, just a few actions, and it speaks a thousand words. The endearing, conservative and sheepish looks from both ML and FL were true to their character and uniquely themselves even though their characters might come off to be rather similar.
Prequel: Lastly, if you watched One and Only, this really takes the cake to build on the vestige of emotions from the previous drama, due to the reuse of OSTs (love them), and some remnants of similar actions from their previous reincarnation. It soothes pent up frustration from One and Only's slow burn romance and circumstances that prevented the two leads from becoming together, as well as the tragic end to both of them. Also, you can pick up on some quick witted Easter eggs in the story like Shiyi's phone number (credit to the commenters under the drama post) and calligraphy, lotus flower references to parallel to previous drama etc.
Additional details: It'll definitely make you squeal with excitement over the 辰时cp (couple) and laugh at the awkwardness of some interactions that are also cute at the same time. It'll make you irritated with the antagonist's attempts to keep them asunder. Definitely, its a great catch from 2021 dramas and also my last drama before I have to start cramming for my exams :")
Ratings: ratings wise, you can look at other dramas I reviewed, I usually only review on those I approve on and ratings wise I'm rather stringent on, gave a lot go plus point for the chemistry. Good ones are usually 7.5 and up (highest I've rated is 9.5 for one drama) in my own opinion* and 7 is ok like it but the put together of the story could be better or a specific area that I minused from, and etc etc. So this rating of 8.5 should say quite a bit about how good this drama is. Okay that's it for my rant ill go back to fangurling about this for the subsequent episodes.
P.S. if you have the time, go watch the bts for one and only & forever and ever, its hilarious. best bts I've ever watched, couldn't stop laughing
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One of the best drama in 2021!!!
I hesitated a lot before watching this drama cause i thought it would be way too cringey but it turned out the opposite way from what i thought! I really love bailu and jialun chemistry... no need too much kiss scene, their chemistry is just on another level. Although this drama is about marriage but they don't really kiss a lot and no weird scene lol but somehow every scene is just sooo sweet and romantic... i love how they both trying to get closer and get to know each other more everyday. I don't know what else to say but this drama is just so romantic.... I recommend you to watch one and only first before watching this, it gives you different feeling. But it still feel so romantic watching this only without the prequel! I really love everything from this drama! I've been stuck in this drama for days now... i cant move on!Was this review helpful to you?
Could be stand alone but better if One and Only watched first
The sweet sequel to "One and Only" was just what I needed after binge watching that. This drama feels like an intermezzo between heavier drama courses in my daily watching diet. Lighter for the watching palette, this drama bring our fated couple back together with answers to all our main couples questions and regrets.The drama did a fantastic job of tying ancient to modern while focusing on a new story. Previous characters, other than our leads, found themselves also reincarnated, which I appreciated. I enjoyed the more mature romance with little misunderstanding and adult conflict resolution. Of course there is always one, or three who may through a wrench. After all, this is a drama, and not all lifetime baggage is resolved with each incarnation.
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Perfect! The best cdrama I’ve ever watched.
I’m not a fan of modern dramas but this drama captured my heart, and it is now my ultimate favorite cdrama of all time. I rewatched One & Only because I feel like I’ve already watched all good historical/costume dramas, so i rewatched some of them. (Yes I like the pain🤣 jk) when I first watched o&o, I didn’t even thought of watching forever and ever because I thought it’s just a modern drama with same cast for leads but no connection with o&o ( i was wrong. It’s really a continuation of O&O). After rewatching o&o for the nth time, I’ve decided to watch forever and ever now, and it’s the best decision I’ve ever made!!I love the chemistry, the story, and the characters!! I only felt warmth and love throughout the series (and maybe a lil bit of anger because of his brother). No misunderstandings, and they are always communicating their thoughts. I super love it! I hope they make more dramas like this.
Acting was also good!! I super love the chemistry of all lovers here. When they cry, I also cry. Ren Jialun’s acting is top tier. THE BATH TUB SCENE???? DANG THE BEST ONE. THAT SCENE IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL THING I’VE EVER WATCHED. YALL SHOULD WATCH THIS DRAMA! <33
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The best cdrama of "2021"
This is my first time writing a review so forgive me if I make any errors.Ok lets get this straight, we got so many cdramas this year and among them only a few really impressed a large amount of audience. "Forever and ever" was able to be among the few and impress a very large amount of audience by gaining the hype as well as the good review from the critcics and all I can say is it deserved all the compliments. From the moment the cast were announced I was really excited to see the very professional actors BL and RJ. Even though I doubted Allen for his"no kiss policy" but I don't think the few kisses in the drama actually affected the storyline. I mean you could see in the eyes of the actors how deep and affectionate love they had for each other. The chemistry of our professor and voice actress was flowing through the screen. Everytime I saw them together simply talking or you know smiling with each other I would just blush and couldn't help the butterflies.
Even the color combinations of their clothes, the background were so soothing to the eyes.
The one thing I dislike in cdramas is complicated family relations or just family problems. I feel they just kill the vibe of the drama but for this one, I myself am so shocked that the complicated family didn't bother me too much. Maybe it was because the power ZSC hold of not caring for anyone but SY or maybe it was because I just cared about the couple. No matter the hardships both ZSC and SY supported each other till the end.
Another thing I just love about this drama is the OST. Forever and ever had such a good pack of OST that if you paid attention to the lyrics while watching the drama you would feel the expressions of the storyline. Especially the one Mao Buyi sang, I cannot get over it no matter how many times I listen to it .Even BL and RJ sang OSTs for each season. BL for" forever and ever "and RJ for "one and only".
For the first season, I am not a big fan of traditional or costumes drama but "one and only" had something so magnetic about it that I couldn't stop watching and praising for how beautiful it was. Thanks to the first season I got to know the depth of the characters and what kind of personality they carried. Even though it made me cry till my last breath but I would not mind loosing my tears all over again.
Both of the seasons equally impressed me and both of them were so worth my wait and hype. To anyone whose thinking to watch this drama, you can watch the first season and come back to it as you'll have a better understanding of the characters in the drama and also get the most beautiful scenes ever created in a cdrama but if you don't want to cry or get depressed because of the sad ending you can always watch the second season. The second season has a very few glimpse of the first and you won't feel that you have left too much. You can understand the storyline because the storylines of both the seasons are totally different.
Watch it or else you might regret afterwards for not watching the most beautiful cdrama ever made.
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BEST DRAMA IN CHINESE HISTORY
Highly recommend FOREVER AND EVER . It tells a love story between a shy professor and a initiative voice actress. Since their first sight of each other they were destined to be together. This drama includes actress BAI LU and actor ALLEN REN who’s chemistry together makes science interesting. Their love story is sweet yet spicy, impulsive yet patient, happy yet sad. Going through a roller coaster journey of joy and hardships, the couple strive for a normal and comfortable life. Competing between love and family, the two find comfort and happiness with another. FOREVER AND EVER is the continuing of ONE AND ONLY (recommend before watching FOREVER AND EVER ) and includes the long desired ending for the couple.Was this review helpful to you?
It's been a long time since I've seen such a green flag relationship !?!? Highly recommend this one because of the main leads' relationship + the storyline - a very very healing drama in itself. I wish I would've known about One and Only before Forever and Ever, because then F&E would've healed the heartbreak I heard will come from O&O, but it is what it is! Wish me luck, since I'll be watching O&O after I wrap this one :-)
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How sweet
This drama have a good cast and the Main leads have this sweet chemistry.One and only was the best drama I watched this 2021, even though they did not end up together at least they loved each other.
And this Forever and ever is so nice and sweet and I like it. I love it. Looking forward to next episodes. I hope also that there will be a 3rd session lol. I just like Bai Lu and Allen together.
This drama have a good cast and the Main leads have this sweet chemistry.
One and only was the best drama I watched this 2021, even though they did not end up together at least they loved each other.
And this Forever and ever is so nice and sweet and I like it. I love it. Looking forward to next episodes. I hope also that there will be a 3rd session lol. I just like Bai Lu and Allen together.
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