A sweet and comfortable love story, ever so slightly heart-clenching
If you are looking for a minimal-stress, comfortable love story, this one's for you!This is the most stress-free youthful love story in 2023 by far, with slightly heart-clenching stories that are not hard to watch. With a relatively simple storyline, it successfully showed us how a simple one-sided love develops into a lifelong
relationship, and tells the story of each character and how their surroundings sculpted their character while they grow.
In this drama, there are multiple layers of relations such as self-esteem, family, friendships, and couple relationships. Everyone had their own stories and struggles (not too dramatic), and I clenched my heart for every one of them when watching their stories unfold. This drama touched on some important life stories in the most lighthearted way possible, without dragging problems or conflicts on for too long in the plot.
The main casts were all great in their roles, and the whole drama was so comfortable and enjoyable! All of them could speak up at the right time and worked hard while standing up for everything they believed in. They were all so mature when it came down to important issues and could be playful when it was allowed. I cannot explain further how much I loved the way the characters were written.
Throughout the whole drama, I laughed (and cried a little) along with the characters. I could sometimes relate to their struggles, being sad with them whenever something negative happened, and feeling proud whenever they achieved something great. It was like looking back at my youth, and seeing character development (without too much of a heavy plot) felt really enjoyable as well.
Since there was nothing in the plot for which I had to deduct points, When I Fly Towards You fully deserves 10 points from me!
See you next time, peach
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Amazing fluffy happy show !
Zai Zai and Lurang really give golden retriever x black cat vibes. I love everyone's friendships and their bond with each other. They really stuck by each other through thick and thin! Of course, i believe there was sometimes zai zai was a bit in over her head but it added to the show's charm. Guan Fuan is one of my favorites, he doesn't get a girlfriend or anything like that but he's still happy to be there. Jiang Jia and Gu Ran were a couple i was rooting for since the beginning. i could just tell by their banter. I wish I could've seen them get marriedWas this review helpful to you?
Fluffy Sweet and Funny
This drama is the best drama I've watched in a while. It's perfect. No unnecessary misunderstandings, or conflicts that make no sense. The friendships were heartwarming, the love story was perfect. The leads were literally perfect for each other and I love their relationship. It was just a coming-of-age story you could binge-watch in one sitting. It was fluffy, sweet, and funny. I laughed, cried, etc. Everything was perfect. I wish I could erase my memory to rewatch it again for the first time. MUST WATCH!!!!!!Was this review helpful to you?
Adorable !!
C'était adorable adorable adorable. J'ai passé rapidement les trois premiers épisodes en me disant que c'était bien trop niais pour moi, mais j'ai quand même persévéré, car de nombreuses personnes avec les mêmes goûts que moi n'en disaient que du bien et je ne regrette pas du tout ! J'ai commencé à tomber amoureuse dès l'épisode 4, jusqu'au final.Les personnages sont bien écrits, vrais, réalistes, touchants et je me suis attachée à toute la petite bande. Zai, que je pensais détester, est un véritable rayon de soleil et vent de fraîcheur, qui m'a séduite sans mal et fait ravaler mes préjugés. Elle est adorable, elle peut sembler naïve et ne penser qu'à lu Rang, mais on réalise rapidement qu'elle a la tête sur les épaules, sait ce qu'elle veut et fait ce qu'il faut pour l'obtenir, ne se laisse pas marcher sur les pieds et n'est absolument pas stupide, en plus d'avoir un excellent quotient émotionnel. Vraiment, c'est comme si les scénaristes avaient pris l'héroïne clichée de pas mal de school c-drama pour y ajouter un twist qui prend tout le monde de court.
Lu Rang aussi est génial. À la base, on pense également que ça sera le garçon super froid, doué en tout, qui va se montrer horrible 90 % du temps avec sa future copine, mais lui aussi nous surprend très agréablement. Il est doux, timide, n'a pas confiance en lui, ne sait pas exprimer ses sentiments, mais a un cœur énorme et ne demande qu'à être aimé et soutenu. Ce qui fait que le rayon de soleil très persistant qu'est Zai, est la meilleure chose qui lui soit arrivée. Vraiment voir ses premiers sourires puis ensuite ses véritables éclats de rire, ça fait quelque chose à mon petit cœur.
La relation prend son temps. On les voit du lycée jusqu'à la vie adulte et c'est génial d'assister à tous ces merveilleux moments. Les personnages secondaires ne sont absolument pas laissés de côté et le second couple est aussi attachant que le principal.
Bref, je suis moi-même surprise d'avoir autant adoré un drama chinois romantique sur des adolescents, avec une héroïne si ""enfantine"", mais c'est le cas. J'ai tout regardé en deux nuits et j'ai souri stupidement bien trop souvent pour pouvoir compter. Pas de drame inutile, de souffrances atroces ou d'événements sortant de l'ordinaire, mais beaucoup d'émotions, de douceur, de guimauve, d'amour et d'amitié. Parfait pour mon moral.
Maintenant, je vais commencer le nouveau drama du lead masculin que j'ai beaucoup apprécié et que je ne connaissais pas. Encore une histoire d'ados ! Mais cette fois-ci, je fonce au lieu d'y aller à reculons.
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MY CHEEKS HURT FROM SMILING
the timing of this drama couldn't be anymore perfect.gave me hope, and the serotonin I wanted
and more
for the first time, I think I have a comfort watch LMAO
never in my life would I have thought it would be a C-Drama
minus the lil family drama, this was perfect fluff
no misunderstandings or third act breakups
watch this. and maybe rewatch this.
I am still smiling, gosh making me miss things I never experienced.
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Sweet show, mostly feelgood
This is a really sweet show around growing up, friendship, family, and love.A bit slowpaced, without big conflicts or "villains", mostly feelgood.
There are some very heartwarming scenes, like between Guang Feng (?) and his grandma, and the small gestures from Rangrang showing us how he cares about her.
The ML's role is kind of similar to that in "You are desire" and the same of his friend (Gu Ran). I like both of their acting - suitable roles.
FL is very sweet, although I do find the female characters in Cdramas often to be a bit overly childish.
I can see myself recommending this as something to watch for a mum (/parents) and teenage (daughter) together.
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Can't get enough and still hung over
I just finished watching this drama for the 2nd time and I'm as hung over as the first time!!! I want their love story and envy them so much, I want to cry because that's how good it is!!!!!! I think I might watch it for the third time. Every episode got better and better and never got boring. I loved all the characters (except the mean girls). Even though the drama finished at a perfect place, I can't get enough of them!! I loved the first lead couple as well as the second lead couple & Guan Fang!The first time I watched this drama, I have to admit, I hated the female lead but you end up loving her and even thanking her for the way she is since she made this love story possible! I admire her very much. Close to the end of the drama, Zhang Lurang thanks her for giving him the confidence he lacked back then and the way she keeps making him feel special. (In other words, if Rang Rang wasn't annoyed with Su Zaizai, you shouldn't be either ; ) )
I agree with other users who say that this is a crap-free drama. No unnecessary drama, or tragedies. And I love that. This drama warmed my heart from start to finish and I don't think ill ever get tired of it. Unlike other Chinese dramas, this one did not feel dragged or boring. Actually, I wouldn't complain if it had more episodes but this drama was perfection. Loved all 24 episodes. : )
This is probably the perfect example of "She fell first but he fell harder" (I'm tearing up)
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A Youth Themed Cdrama Couldn't Go Wrong
I really like the plot, the acting, the chemistry, the cinematography. And how i love that this story is not only focus in the romance term , but it's also focus in growing friendship (they're just silly little highschoolers🥺). I keep remembering my high school era while watching this drama, it has that nostalgic magic. Never get tired of them (i actually have watched it a long long time ago, but i just rewatched it recently).Was this review helpful to you?
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i love this so so so so much.
WIFTY is an actual masterpiece of a drama. This is so beautifully and perfectly crafted, I have literally ZERO complaints. There were moments where I thought, "oh this is going to be the part I hate or have complaints about," and each time I was proved wrong.I cried and smiled a lot. Wow, this drama has the power to pull on your heartstrings. Yes, it's a happy ending. it really gives off, she fell first and he fell harder and now they've equally fallen for each other. Thank you WIFTY, for gifting us a green flag couple.
In the first episode, there's a misunderstanding and a mix-up of names. I thought that may be a big part of the plot and I was annoyed because it would be so cliche if every episode was just names being mixed up. But, they resolved it within the episode. There were a few other misunderstandings that other dramas would've dragged on for episodes and episodes, but WIFTY kept it real and short and solved the misunderstandings fairly quickly, which I absolutely love. There's no misunderstandings that are dragged on.
Everything seemed so realistic that it genuinely felt like I watched these characters grow up and become adults. Everyone has character development and becomes a better person in the end.
There are no love triangles or overbearing SMLS or SFLS. There are a few characters who have interest in the FL and ML, but they're quickly brushed off and have no relevance. LOL.
The story is absolutely so cute. We see the ML and FL fall in love in real time and nothing feels fake. Even the second couple in this drama pulls on your heart strings too.
The acting is this drama is absolutely fabulous. Su Zaizai portrayed by Zhang Miaoyi is more than a loud, quirky FL. She's smart, bold and sweet. Miaoyi devoured this role. Rangrang, Zhang Lurang, was acted out by Zhou Yiran and idk how this guy does it but he knows how to show emotions just by using his eyes and his smile is genuinely to die for. Lurang's parents pissed me off so bad though, hopefully they are less annoying now that he got into the university. Bian Tianyang, Gu Ran in the drama, was literally like a child but a respectful one. I relate to his character a lot as both of my parents are full-time dedicated doctors and though they never meant to make me feel that way, sometimes it did feel lonely with them working a lot. Jiang Jia (Acted by Jiang Zhinan), is such a good friend to everyone and the fact that she always liked Gu Ran back! Lastly, if I have any complaints, I want to talk about Guan Fang, the character portrayed by Guo Zhe. My complaint is, WE SHOULD'VE SEEN HIM END UP WITH A SPECIAL SOMEONE. But his grandma and him, omg, I cried so many times in that one episode. my weakness is literally old people.
But I did cry a lot, I cried at the end at their wedding with Jiang Jia lol. It literally feels like I grew with these characters and it all feels so real :(. I cried when he proposed to her. That was literally the best drama proposal I've ever seen. I cried when Gu Ran confessed to Jiang Jia too.
In regards of pacing and fast-forwarding, imo the pacing is really good. There's something completely new each episode and if you feel impatient about something happening, it will occur faster than you think it will rather than taking like 5 episodes and there being lots of tension. I didn't fast forward at all except for episode 21 because I wanted to see a stupid bitch get humbled and I literally couldn't wait even a minute.
OVERALL:
Honestly, WIFTY made me believe in love again. I know that sounds so weird, because it's all fake and all acting but idk it healed my inner child and wow, it will take a LOT to top this imo but then again, i'm yet to discover more dramas! still, I firmly believe WIFTY will stay as a 10/10 for me and continue to be one of my all-time favourites. if i'm proven to be wrong in the future, I'll go back and edit my review! everything about this was chef's kiss and it hurt to watch the finale and say bye to all these characters. Yk that feeling when you finish a good drama/show, yeah that's what I'm feeling right now. As for rewatching, i will DEFINITELY be rewatching this whenever I can. it has a very rewatchable storyline and romance. this drama is one of the highest rated on MDL for a reason!
if you didn't like WIFTY, we can agree to disagree.
if you do decide to watch this drama, i hope you love it as much as I do!
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This show will always have a special place in my heart
My bestie and I watched this almost every Tuesday at school during the gap in our timetables and it was always such a good time. I LOVE this show! We would laugh and awe and cry in the school stairwell each week over this show and teachers would sometimes ask what we were doing. We did this for the whole semester and just finished it now during our summer break and today happens to be Tuesday. Tuesdays really won't be the same anymore💔 and Fridays won’t be the same without 23.5. But this show will truly always have a special place in our hearts and it is definitely worth watching!!!!Was this review helpful to you?
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Its a great series.
When I Fly Towards You is a love series about the love that escalates between middle school students (Su Zai Zai, Zhang Lu Rang, Jiang Jia, Gu Ran, Guan Fang) and the growing development of friendship, character, and their life.It starts with a new cheerful outgoing student which moves into a new school (Su Zai Zai). On her first day, she encountered the cool and HANDSOME Zhang Lu Rang and fell in love with him. But in secret, the reason he is closed is because of his family that keeps comparing and shows favoritism to his brother which makes them forget about him. His mom even forgets his allergies. That didn’t bother Zai Zai. She then starts to get his attention and starts getting close to him and his friends. They start hanging out often and her friend (a guy) starts catching feelings with her best friend. Whilst their friendship grows, their feelings also grow. Zhang Lu Rang, the guy starts getting feelings for Su Zai Zai and keeps his feelings a secret. Su Zai Zai and Zhang Lu Rang start to get closer, and he starts to feel more comfortable with her. Their love grows and last and they end up getting married.
This has become my favorite and my comfort series for a reason. It is outgoing, exciting, relatable, fun and shows feelings. This series gives the feeling of love, friendship, development, and the hardships of life.
This love series is truly great. It shows character, feelings, development, and the hardships of live and process. For me this series is really worth watching and is a 10/10.
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Heartfelt and made me appreciate life more
This series is honestly worth every minute, i might have been bored at first but as i got to know the characters more…i loved it. It’s now my favorite show ever. You can see them get through different phases of their lives and have their ups and downs and you actually feel emotionally connected to them. I cried a lot and i laughed a lot, it made me sad, emotional, happy and every emotion there is. Everyone in this show is so cute, definitely worth your watch and won’t leave you disappointed!!!!!Was this review helpful to you?
