Good lighthearted drama
If you're seeking a lighthearted drama, this one is a perfect choice. The camcorder detail in the show adds a delightful sense of nostalgia that I absolutely adore. It has a great balance in portraying romance, friendship, and family dynamics. Each storyline is well-developed and none of them feel superfluous. As someone who tends to skip through scenes in dramas, I was pleasantly surprised to find myself fully engaged in every episode of this drama. The relationship between Zhang Lu Rang and Su Zaizai is incredibly endearing, and I appreciate the absence of prolonged frustrating plot points. This drama has definitely earned its place among my go-to comfort shows.Was this review helpful to you?
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?
A smoldering ember of nostalgia
I really loved this drama, I had a great time watching it.Let me start by highlighting its strengths: - the characters are incredibly endearing, especially the secondary couple.
- The atmosphere is immersive, offering a true rejuvenating experience and palpable nostalgia.
- As for the story, although simplistic, it captivates with its evolution, especially in the romance where slow burn and pure romance prevail.
-It's not a show for expecting suggestive scenes, but the tender moments are numerous and unforgettable.
-The ost are beautiful, especially one in particular that evokes a wave of nostalgia with each listen.
However, there are a few negatives to mention:
- the relationship of the secondary couple, while adorable, deserved more development before being concluded so quickly.
- Additionally, some issues are raised but not truly resolved, such as the family tensions of some characters, leaving a feeling of incompleteness. Similarly, the incident of sexual touching of a certain character deserved a deeper exploration instead of being quickly ignored.
- Despite these minor flaws, the overall quality of the drama is undeniable, which leads me to give it a rating of 9 out of 10 and highly recommend it 🌺
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It's a safe place ?
I don't know what to say except : WATCH IT. It became a safe place for me, it's just SO beautiful !!!! The story isn't the most original one but I like the fact that we have their "real moment" with their camera, it's the cherry on top yk ? Beautiful to see thanks to the director and the choice made for the shooting/setting/props but also thanks to the actors and their acting ! All the characters were loveable and the last episode made me cry 😭 I'm just sad that it is a short drama, for once I wanted more episodes 🩷Was this review helpful to you?
One of the best coming of age in a school setting dramas! <3
My heart feels warm and fuzzy now. I adore this drama. Loved the characters to pieces!! Loved to see them love, grow and learn from each other without being overly dramatic or cringe. All the chapters of their life felt good enough and even the "time skips" were organic as if time flowed naturally. I believe both the original story and the script for this drama were very good, but also the actors! Considering for some of them it's their first major work that got recognised internationally too, this is something to be proud of! C-dramas are slowly winning my heart over Japanese/Korean and you can understand why. Added this to my comfort shows list even before finishing cus I knew even the end would be satisfying enough to give it a 10/10! <3Was this review helpful to you?
A beautiful heartwarming drama
This drama was protrayed really well. There was many really heartwarming moments. From the friendship of the 5 of them to Guan Fang and his grandmother to Rang Rang n Lu Li. I also really like how they didn't just stop at university like many youth dramas. I was touched by many scenes and it was like each episode told a story by itself. They also shared the back stories of the 5 of them. What I really liked was the way the show portrayed 默默付出, it really touched me. I also need more of Gu Ran and Jiang Jia though, they were really cute. Overall, I really enjoyed this show and it only took me 2 days to complete it. It really warmed my heart as I watched them grow, I find I have grown a little as well through this show so I want to leave a review here. I really recommend it, it might not be the best but it is one of the best, especially under the youth genre. Thanks for reading if you did.Was this review helpful to you?
Worth It
I finished this when a satisfied feeling, it was just so well done. I loved everything about it! I think When I Fly Towards You is such a wonderful drama, I think I might recommend it to everyone I know lol. Even though it's 24 episodes long, it's only around 12 hours if you watch it in one sitting (which I didn't do). I do have to say that it might be one of those dramas that you will like but will most likely forget after some time. It was still really good!Was this review helpful to you?
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The perfect youth drama
I don't really write reviews but this drama definitely deserved one.Story: First off, I don't really like the female pursuing male cliché, but this drama proved to me that I didn't detest it at all—just that past dramas didn't portray it well. I watched so many youth dramas with the same trope but the female lead would only embarrass herself over and over again. But this drama showed that the embarrassment wasn't really necessary. Secondly, even though this is a youth c-drama we barely got any misunderstandings, and if we did, it would be solved within the span of one episode. Thirdly, the pacing of the plot was just immaculate. I didn't feel like it was too rushed nor was it too slow, it was just perfect. Last but not least, you will enjoy the story of all the support roles and the love story of the secondary couple. Their love story shines in their own way. Overall, for a humorous adolescent drama, the plot was really incredible and well thought out, and the ending will have you in tears. This is THE youth drama of 2023, though it may be too soon to say for sure.
Acting: The actors in the cast performed a fantastic job in their parts. I have to admit that the acting of this young group of actors genuinely surprised me. Although their acting wasn't very exceptional, they did a great job of making the characters likable and entertaining to watch.
Cinematography: I had to admit that the directors did a great job with the cinematography. As the plot developed, you could observe how trends in fashion and other areas changed. The phones and clothing, for instance, changed as the years passed. They paid attention to even the smallest details. You could see how the characters were dressing less conservatively. And the topics of men and women were also not looked down upon as much. The details might be minor, but they played a vital role in the pacing of the drams.
Music: Every single song was wonderful. They were ideal and appropriate for each circumstance that arose in the drama.
So all in all this is a great drama and I would encourage you all to watch it!
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So cuteeee
Actually it was the song blue by yung kai that brought me to watch this series, it was so overrated. I tried to watch it the first time something in me didn't clicked so I dropped it without even finishing episode 1. I think it was probably one year later and we have a long break from school so I need something to watch to make myself entertain during the break that's why I give this series an another try. Little did I know that that is one of the BEST decision I have ever made. It's been a long time since I got hooked with a C-Drama, everything is so perfect and cute. This series has been my happy pill the entire time I'm watching it.Was this review helpful to you?
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If you like simple, sweet, heart warming coming of age drama this is a must watch
is my rating. This is a 2023 Chinese romantic drama with 24, 30-40 minute episodes.First I provide a unique synopsis then review
Synopsis
Su Zaizai (Zhang Miaoyi) and Zhang Lurang (Zhou Yiran) are complete opposites in personality. Where Zhang Lurang is cold and aloof, Su Zaizai is social and friendly. That doesn’t stop Zaizai from developing an instant crush on Zhang Lurang when they have a chance encounter at a corner store on a rainy day. Zaizai begins to persistently put herself in Zhang Lurang’s sphere to get his attention and win his friendship. Zaizai turns out to be just what Zhang Lurang needed to help him break out of his cold, lonely shell. Tolerance becomes friendship then evolves to something more.
Review
This is one of the most heart warming romantic comedies I have ever seen. The main romance is credible, well paced, believable and incredibly sweet. The bonus, second couple romance, is also very touching. So many interesting relationships between the friends and family. If you like heart warming romances, coming of age, or friends to lovers then you should definitely add this to your watch list.
Spoilers
Zhang Lurang’s mother was a tiger mom to the extreme. Her expectations were so unreasonably high she was not satisfied her son was a top student. His lack of self confidence and shy/withdrawn nature was the consequence of his mother’s extreme behavior. It is harmful to compare one person to another in a negative way. Does it happen in real life. Absolutely. My spouse was subjected to that same lens and had many emotional problems as a result.
To watch Zaizai’s sunny persistence draw Zhang Lurang out of his protective cocoon was a delight to watch. In one part someone said your girlfriend is clingy and he corrected them saying he was the one who was clingy. Later they commented all the women were after him romantically yet he never wavered. It made perfect sense because she literally saved him from himself and he said as much.
There were occasions where the group of five were together just enjoying their friendship and being young and I loved it. It is a gift to have people like that in your life.
I loved how all the kids loved the one friend’s grandmother. They hung out at her restaurant and she fed them good food
#ZhangMiaoyl
#ZhouYiran
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Communication well done! watch it, best decision you'll make!!
I usually don't write reviews but I need everyone to watch this drama right now!! Both main leads go through many challenges from high school to their jobs even some cliche stuff but they make it not so cliche its so cute. They both Communicate so well leaving no misunderstandings for long. They both give each other strength as well as all of their friends. It focus on hard work, happiness, and such a fluffy drama. They have little to no miscommunication as well as the deep trust they have and when I say the trust is such a relief, they neither ever second guess about one another. The second lead couple are also so cute but I do wish they got together more early. This drama just gets better and better as you go into it, officially my comfort drama because usually for me dramas drag a few episodes but this one is so good I need more episodes, doesn't drag at all you can just enjoy watching this smiling, gives this nostalgic feel, greenest flags ever. I say no more as you all should see this masterpiece!!Was this review helpful to you?
A must watch for all, especially those wanting to reminisce their youth
I watched the first two episodes and didn't continue on until a couple days ago and I watched the whole thing in four days!! I have never cried so much from happiness in a drama, the entire last episode I couldn't stop.The couples are the cutest I have ever seen in my life. Yes the slow burn is real but man I loved their developments and how they properly got to know each other before dating. The love these group of friends has is just amazing.
As someone who just graduated year 12 myself a couple days ago, this drama about youth and growing up really hit home for me. I hope we all have learnt to treasure the time we have with each other after watching this masterpiece.
I know I will turn to this drama again in the future when I need some comfort. Please go watch if you haven't already, I have never been so certain of a show worth a 10/10 rating.
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