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Late 95s-early 2000s Kids Will Relate To This...
"Sun sets but love remains and your heart will still beats in pleasure when I fly towards you"*
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This is the first drama in recent years that made me want to write here again as I was on a vacuum for watching any C-dramas, K-dramas, Thai dramas, movies etc (to focus on my new found hobby-watching anime series and reading mangas, manhwas and manhuas).. Fyi, I watched this from Netflix recommendation after I finished "Hidden Love". I thought that has no rivals, boi I was so wrong. This...this drama hits different..
You won't find any extraordinary plot lines that blew your mind from its plot twist but from the simplicity it brings through each realistic dialogue, it made me smile, laughed like a maniac, and even mad and cried..I relate to all of the scenes here as a late gen z facing through the same struggles and problems..
The first half of this drama throw me back to my middle school & highschool days (from the transition of their phones, TV, PS, cameras, etc), we used to not care that much with internet like now, and that rl relationship is what matters to us.. It kinda made me jealous of how lucky all the main characters here that they got to find real and true friendship and love that lasts years..Having someone special like RangRang & ZaiZai to each other and having best friends to support you is a blessing in a tough world like right now..
Anyway, here are my detailed reviews :
☑️ Plot : 10/10 Tho I think there were quite few moments where the plot jumps randomly and without any further explanation, but it didn't disrupt the overall flow of the plot. I can feel the sincerity the writing & production team from the script. All the loose ends have been tied up, the audience also got to see many fan service scenes of their super duper sweet fluffy moments even until their marriage!
☑️Acting : 100000/10 Thank you casting team for choosing them as the casts. They're perfect for each of the characters here. I was honestly surprised to see Ai Jia here as a highschool student🤣 But I found myself grinning, laughing and sighing from their acting! It's sooo rare for me to laugh like that from watching a drama even recent K-dramas failed to give me the perfect comedy lines that made me laugh hysterically. Special shout out to Zhou Yi Ran for successfully embodied Lurang's character perfectly. I thought I would see another Irie Naoki type of character where you rarely see the tsundere ML showing emotions but heree, Yi Ran cleverly showed such delicate subtle emotions on his face..You can see the transformation of him falling in love with ZaiZai from the first half until the end.
☑️Cinematography : 1000/10 Chef kiss! No comment about that. The director and the production team has successfully portrayed the real beautiful, warm and ticklish vibes of youth time of high school students until their young adult time in real society..
☑️Characterization : 1st Couple (I'm surprised to see ZaiZai is not Kotoko type of character and RangRang is not Irie Naoki type of character. I love how strong their principle is when it comes to love and I love how we got to see ML showing his vulnerable sides (esp insecurity) and FL giving him courage and support healthily. ZaiZai seems like the usual cute, outgoing and cheerful FL who only aims to chase his ML, but boiii I was wrong! She has her own strength and that strength is actually ML's weakness. So both of them are standing equally!
And I also love RangRang's character development (from being aloof, awkward, caring in his own way, showing his love more daringly & bravely, to finally being confident enough to show their love to the world) .I'm also surprised that both of them knew each other's feelings and acted like lovers even before them being official lovers. Like RangRang always made sure ZaiZai would always be safe, feeling comfortable, well fed, always be happy, etc. He stepped outside of his comfort zones countless times just to see her smile. But little did he know that by doing that it also pushed him to be a better person that loves and appreciates his self first.
2nd Couple needs more scenes but I can't complain as the 1st couple's screen time is worth the entire episodes of the drama.. But I love how realistic their dynamic & development are. They successfully portrayed best friends turn into lovers with their bickerings,flirts, and finally the confession..
☑️Conclusion : Watch them as it will surely makes you smile, reminiscent and feeling energized to face what tomorrow brings..Very very recommended!!! 💖💖
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One of the best school dramas!
The good:- This is a great comfort watch. Showing growth from high school to working life. How the friends stuck together and pulled each other through.
- No long love triangles as the main couple is dedicated to each other and handles admirers appropriately.
- The 2nd couple is the best of any story. They are the classic tsundere relationship that grows to admire each other and their relationship takes longer to reach fruition but I was anxiously waiting every step of the way.
The bad:
- Really can't find any unless you're just not into school dramas.
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My dream scenario
A fun, light, and sweet drama. This drama has a plot that I wish could happen in my own life, or in a story that I will write. This drama really gives a picture of human happiness. Actually, it may sound very unrealistic, but for some reason, especially for this drama, I abandoned the reality aspect and focused on enjoying the drama.I like the female lead who is portrayed as an independent and strong woman but not shy to smile, laugh and be happy. Zai Zai doesn't need a suit to look dignified, only with her soft cardigan she can still be seen as a dignified woman. While watching the first episode I was very amused and embarrassed by the clichéd story, but in episode 3, I started to fall in love with Zai Zai's character. Zai Zai's very sweet and lovely character touched not only Lu Rang's heart but also mine.
I think the development of the two main characters in this drama is very good. They really complement each other. Other characters like Guran and Jiang Jia are also quite entertaining. To be honest I also like the story of Guan Fang and his grandmother, it's very touching and I like the dialogue from Guan Fang's grandmother to Guan Fang who says that Guan Fang doesn't need to be the main character to be noticed.
While watching this drama, I felt that it would be nice if I could meet someone like Zhang Lu Rang, but at that moment I realized that I must be able to become Su Zai Zai for that. To be honest I really admire Zai Zai, and hope to be like him one day.
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A Warm Hug In Drama Format
This drama just quietly makes someone happy. It's one of those rare coming-of-age romances where the comfort is the point. There is no harshness. And what makes it truly beautiful is how gentle it is. The friendships feel real and the romance feels safe. And everyone genuinely wants the best for each other. I just saw friendship and romance at its purest form. There was no unnecessary toxicity or exhausting misunderstandings. Instead, it was just people growing up together and loving each other sincerely. The show never feels like it’s trying to manipulate you into feeling something extreme. It just quietly says these people care about each other, they communicate, they grow togetherand love can actually feel peaceful. This one's gonna stay in my heart for a long time.
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Butterflies, Good Vibes and Giddy Feelings All Over
Saying I love this drama is an understatement. It's just so beautiful.I love how admiration, love, maturity, friendship, and relationships were portrayed here. I love how there's no big drama to ruin the relationship. It's just so beautiful. And I'm truly at loss for words on how much to share how this drama just made me overall so happy. The good vibes it gives is just enough to tell people to watch this masterpiece.
The story transported me back to the days wherein high school was truly a mix of fun, studies, and just giddying interactions with crushes and all that. Although not all high school love stories end up everlasting, the way the story was portrayed it was enough to just root for these couples.
The way she calls him Rang Rang will always be something that giddies me up. While it may be annoying if others do it, the way she portrayed her love and admiration through calling his name was just so sweet. Ahhhh~ this show gave me so much butterflies and love. I wish they made more shows like this.
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O maior feito da China
Chorei que nem uma cadela carente nesse cdrama. Os vlogs da Zaizai são a coisa mais linda e o fato que ela documentou todos os momentos especiais durante a vida dela mexe muito comigo. Todos os momentos inesquecíveis, as despedidas no pôr do sol, as aventuras inesperadas com os amigos, o cuidado com eles mesmos, o Guan Fang, a escola, o vestibular, a faculdade, estágio, emprego... me fez questionar se estou realmente vivendo o presente da minha juventude. A cinematografia é linda e eu amei ver a trajetória do Rangrang se apaixonando aos poucos por ela.Não dei 10 porque eu merecia mais da Jiang Jia com o Gu Ran, muito lindos💗💗🥰🥰
enfim, se consolidou o pedido de casamento mais lindo dos doramas.
"Quando conheci você, eu passei a ficar ansioso pelo dia seguinte."
Saudades do meu quinteto já!! 🎉🎉
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"It was that glance, just that quick glance, that brought us together for life. "
God where do I even begin??? Honestly, this drama's alternative title should be "tooth rotting fluff". My heart felt warm and content watching this one. The sweet, heartwarming story with a super talented cast and the beautiful cinematography made it one of my all time favs. One thing I absolutely loved about this drama was that it didn't follow any cliches or stereotypes we usually see in these youth dramas such as dumb female lead, super smart 'perfect' male lead, stupid love triangle, main leads breaking up after high school etc etc. The male lead had his issues and insecurities and the female lead helped him slowly but surely sort them out, and I think that's amazing. Also loved how none of the main characters outshone one another. They all had their charms. Like, Gu Ran and Jiang Jia's love story deserves a drama on it's own and giving Guan Feng that backstory made him more than just a comic relief character. It's an adorable, bubbly drama about youth ,friendship and young love like no other. Definitely worth your time.Was this review helpful to you?
The best friendship drama!
Well written. The best youth cdrama i have watched. Everything about this drama was amazing. I can't describe my feelings after finished this drama, it was so beautiful seeing their journey. this drama have been my happy pill and now that it ended. Why this drama only have 24 episodes ? i need more:'))Thank you for amazing cast, story and ost. Love their chemistry♡ Thank you so much director, writer, staffs, all actors, especially rang-rang, zaizai, jiang jia, gu ran, and guang fang. Thank you for everything♡ I LOVE YOU GUYS, SO MUCHHH♡♡ WILL MISSYOU WIFTY:'))
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One of the best coming of age drama!
I really really liked this, it is one of the most perfect coming of age chinese drama. From the actors, actresses, storyline and ost it’s just so nostalgic.I don’t know I guess i’m just a sucker for stories that are realistic, super romantic and no overacting drama or evil characters involved.
It’s a must watch!
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Perfect youth drama!!!
I started this drama in early September before school got busy. It started great. The casual meeting of the main leads and the friendship between the main cast was the sweetest thing. Starting the drama, I could not relate to the plot as I hadn't met a group of friends that I connected to. I stopped watching for a while because of school and I had to focus. Now finishing this drama during summer break has been heartbreaking. I made so many new friends this year and now I don't want to lose them. Watching this drama reminded me of my friends and how we are all moving on, pursuing new goals. There is no longer a see you tomorrow as there is no more tomorrow, when September rolls by, we will all be in university.Aside from this, the drama itself was short and sweet. A perfect blend of friendship and high school romance. High school lovers until they grew up. I love how the female lead was so bubbly and presistance. How could you not fall for someone so persistent? The main male lead WAS A WALKING GREEN FLAG. No matter what happens, he always stays by the female lead and on her side, avoiding any conflict that could lead to misunderstanding. The perfect guy. I loved the friendship displayed in this drama, the sweet interactions, and how each one of them cared for each other. The second lead was just as cute. It took them a while to figure out each other's feelings but it was worth it. Something I didn't like was towards the end of the drama. things felt a little bit rushed. After the main leads got together, the whole plot sped up, moving through high school, then university getting jobs growing up, and getting married. It kinda diverged from a sweet high school rom-com to a more grown-up version, but the female lead was still giving vibes of immaturity despite being an adult. Some scenes were a little cringy but you can ignore that because the main leads chemistry was off the charts. It was amazing, the way they understood each other so well, and how the female lead managed to bring out the cheerful and happy side of the male lead was perfect. Overall really good drama, was pretty short which makes it perfect for people who don't have a lot of time or patience to go through intense long episodes. This drama was refreshing and helped to clean the plate from all the heavy plot, and a lot of misunderstandings.
Definitely recommend it for anyone to watch, high schoolers who need something to relax, or even adults to help them remember their childhood and how life was for them. I 100% recommend it! I just wished Guan Fang found someone because my boy was so lonely and single. He became the fifth wheel everywhere they went.
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A drama that would stay with me for a long time.
This is a perfect drama in my heart and no one can tell me otherwise.It's been more than a week since I watched this and I've watched many shows since then but I still couldn't stop thinking about this. Seeing clips from the drama on social media still makes my heart flutter and reminds me of the best time I had watching this.
I think words can't explain how much I love everything about this drama. It makes me nostalgic for a past I didn't have. I was attached to all the characters and even though this wasn't supposed to be too sad, it unexpectedly made me cry. It seems as if I felt what they were going through. Maybe that is actually the secret formula. At least once in our lives, we also liked someone so much and hoped they liked us back. We found friends who felt like family.
Zhang Lurang is definitely a good man, a man written by a woman but I think the best character award goes to Su Zai Zai. She is confident and she knows her worth. She goes after what she wants. She is kind but she also stands up for herself when she knows she's right. Honestly, she's the kind of woman I hope to be.
I highly recommend this drama if you want a good drama that will leave you with a full and happy heart.
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What u must know before starting the drama!
My opening statement - A MUST watch, worth it, sweet, slow burn romance and amazing friendship!See, other reviews have already covered why this drama is worth watching and told you about the praises. While reading the reviews, i came across some negative points which I totally respect, everyone has a different opinion, but I feel they need a bit clarification. No point in degrading a drama unnecessarily because we are not able to find the 'why' of the things we find irritating.
1. Storyline - some view the storyline as predictable and a cliche. I believe that was actually intended! Most modern cdramas are about office romance and love stories involving many ups and downs and stuff, but very few actually portray the old, comfortable storylines of a secret crush transformed into a sweet relationship in school, then followed in college, how long distance relationship worked so well too when ML character switched schools, and a perfect ending where they get married. This is the ideal love story almost everyone wishes for irl, but ofc that isn't possible or is extremely rare. Thus, sometimes, such 'boring' storylines become a comfort zone.
2. Male Lead Character - the character has a kind of introverted nature, which is actually quite common for the top students! This is because of the family pressure, the pressure of consistent results, expectations and desperation to do well in life. Staying devoted to academics can tend to affect the nature of a person in this way. It's justified. The FL character is sweet and bubbly and can be observed because that is in her nature! That's how she grew up. She is more lifeloving and believes in 'staying in the moment' rather that focusing majorly on academics and worrying about the future. Again, it's justified.
3. Rushed ending - obviously this drama was meant to be kept short hence the 24 eps. And tbh there is no need to go into the details of the after marriage era as they have already depicted the school, college and job journeys. But knowing that they had a baby shouldn't be a problem, it's just an extension for those who crave for more but cuz of the limitations of the script, can't witness the same.
P. S. I especially love zhou yiran's and guo zhe's acting! They depicted the charcaters so well, and I really can't imagine someone else playing the ML this WELL.
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