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TLDR; A similar one I would recommend would be Meeting You, which is also a coming-of-age story. I feel like this one is more relatable, though, but still worth a watch! This show gives me nostalgia in a bittersweet way, and lowkey, this genre is my guilty pleasure. It helps me detract from being an adult with adult responsibilities for a while and just enjoy a wholesome show. There are a lot of eps where I'll just tear up a lil for something so simple, but ig it's just the nostalgia hitting and mayhaps I relate a little too much. Both first and second couples have amazing chemistry. For the most part acting was pretty good. Some of the acting, esp with fl seemed a little too animated imo, but I do understand that they basically start as teens. But she still retained that even as an adult, which idk maybe that's just her personality? Regardless, minor detail. Music lyrics are nice, and some of the songs are catchy. Rewatch value is pretty high since it's short and it's a coming-of-age story, so plenty of character development.Story: I didn't think it was possible to be happy and sad in the same episode, but here we are. I cried a lot ngl.. There is a small misunderstanding, which made me feel bad for the characters involved (I teared up a lil), but somehow, it didn't feel annoying to watch. The excursions w/o parental supervision would not fly in America. Why are there so many lol. I feel like half of the show was the actors having fun (amusement park, beach, music festival, camping, karaoke, etc.) I'm lowkey living vicariously thru them bc I never really got to experience the full high school experience bc of covid.. It's so amazing to have a friend group that supports you and ppl who care for you unconditionally.. These kids are surprisingly mature for their age. They're so supportive of each other, esp towards their love interests. The confessions are so sweet ughh. The second couple is also really adorable. Also, the video log is so adorable and a nice addition that helps with the narrative. I love it when they do full circle moments, and this show is full of them.
Acting/Cast: It's a young adult drama, so of course there's going to be awkward/puppy love moments, but they don't feel cringy. If I had a nickel for every time someone cleared their throat, I'd be rich. It's kinda crazy how many times it happens lol. I think it's funny/adorable though. All the main characters kinda look their age, which is nice (aside from the height lol). The second ml is so sweet, like he doesn't interfere but instead helps, even though it's one-sided. I found it kinda strange that fl's voice remained the same, even as a college graduate, and the whole group didn't really change their hairstyles, but that's just me being nitpicky haha
Music: I think the intro and outro songs are supposed to complement each other, which is really cute.
Rewatch value: tbh I've been watching shows that are 30-40 eps long, so a short one is nice once and a while. Also, it's much easier to binge lol. Def worth a rewatch.
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My rating of this drama
For this particular drama, my rating doesn't fully reflect my great enjoyment. From the first to the last episode, this drama was adorable. Not silly sweet but refreshingly sweet. No wonder it rushed to the top on the first day of its launch and into the top ten in real-time. Moreover, despite being so young, the main and secondary couples gave such amazing acting performances that I'll follow up their future projects.It was a beautiful love story, and very well directed (with only minor editing flaws). But it is a simple plot, not intricate or complex twists. Although it had some drama that contributed to the male lead character development, most scenes and dialogues were very simple as expected in a high school setting, and some were shallow (the few cliches included in the plot). So although the love story is a 10/10, the overall drama's simple (but sweet) plot is why I gave it 8.5 (dramas that I think were very good and a rewatch in the future).
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Muito gostosinho de assistir.
Pense num dorama gostosinho de assistir. Ele acompanha o colegial, até a fase adulta de um grupo de amigos. É agradável de assistir o desenvolvimento deles até a fase adulta. E tanto o casal principal, como o secundário, são encantadores.Tem uma pitada pequena de drama, mas não é aquela coisa massante, para mim pareceu aquele tipo de dorama que você tem que assistir quando quer relaxar. E só vai, kkk.
Gostei que a prota é decidida, foi ela que praticamente correu atrás dele. Pois como ele é um personagem tímido e até retraído, por conta dos pais, por sinal que pais em? Teve horas que me dava vontade de pegar eles e gritar. Pior que esses tipos de pais são muito comum pelo mundo. Sabe aquilo de priorizar um filho sobre o outro? Por culpa deles o Prota nem acreditava que era capaz. É muito linda, uma declaração que ele faz, que diz que foi a Prota que fez com que ele confiasse mais nele, ela que aumentava a autoestima dele. O que tornou tudo ainda mais fofo, pois mesmo eles sendo o completo oposto, se completavam de um jeito único.
Demora pra eles engrenarem no romance, acho que pela questão cultural deles de priorizar os estudos, mas é gostoso de ver o desenrolar do amor deles. Não é aquela coisa corrida, como ocorre muito hoje. Eles não pularam etapas. E quando finalmente se declararam, os capítulos do desenvolvimento do namoro deles eram tão leves, que passavam que eu nem percebia, quando vi só tinha acabado. E o que eu mais gostei é que eles confiavam muito um no outro.
E o pedido de casamento dele foi muito fofo, acho que o mais fofo que eu já vi no mundo dos doramas.
Queria mais capítulos, kkk.
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When I Fly Towards You: A Peaceful Ride Through Love and Youth
After a long time, I picked up a Cdrama, and wow—it turned out to be such a feel-good watch. This drama doesn’t take you on a rollercoaster of emotions; instead, it stays consistently positive and calm, almost like a mellow slice-of-life story. The pace is steady and comforting, which made it really relaxing to follow.The second lead couple honestly felt more lively and refreshing compared to the main leads. I even found myself wondering if school love and relationships could ever be this easy in real life. It wasn’t completely cringey, nor was it deeply mesmerizing, but it carried a simple warmth that kept me smiling with its heartwarming moments.
What’s unique is how the story takes the main couple from their 9th grade days all the way to adulthood—even pregnancy—yet somehow, they still felt like kids till the very end 😅. Personally, I was deeply rooting for the second couple, and I wish they’d gotten more screen time after officially becoming a pair.
If you’re looking for something steady, light, heartwarming, and peaceful, this drama is a perfect pick to just sit back and relax with. 🌸
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The story follows Su Zaizai and Zhang Lurang, two high school students whose connection begins in the simplest way — a smile, a glance, a shared secret. Yet from these tiny moments grows something incredibly pure and healing. The drama beautifully explores friendship, self-discovery, and the courage it takes to open your heart to someone else.
Zhang Miaoyi and Zhou Yiran deliver performances full of quiet charm and authenticity. Their chemistry is effortless — full of nervous laughter, lingering eye contact, and genuine affection. The supporting cast also shines, each friend adding humor, comfort, and emotional depth.
The cinematography and soundtrack deserve special mention. Soft lighting, pastel tones, and gentle melodies wrap the story in nostalgia, making it feel like a summer afternoon you never want to end.
What truly sets “When I Fly Towards You” apart is its simplicity. It reminds us that love doesn’t have to be loud to be powerful — sometimes it’s found in a quiet classroom, a shy confession, or a promise kept.
It’s sweet, emotional, and full of life — a warm reminder of youth, sincerity, and the beauty of growing up with someone by your side.
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A very sweet story between an introverted guy and cheerful girl: not revolutionary but heartfelt !
I truly enjoyed this very healing drama about the blossoming romance of Zhang Lu Rang and Su Zai Zai who met in high school. There were a lot of sincerity in the love and friendship displayed on screen and I really appreciated following the journey of the main couple (as well as their friends). The latest arc of the drama was not my favorite, it was good for rounding up the story but I'm not sure why it grabbed less my attention.The acting was satisfying. The female lead (played by Zhang Miao Yi) was such a cutie and bubbly girl that you immediately understood why the male lead (played by Zhou Yi Ran) was drawn to her. Zhou Yi Ran's character was such a green flag, he had a lot of kind attention for the heroine that really gave me butterflies in the stomach. He is really charming with his dimples and I'm looking forward to see him in other shows.
The production value was pretty nice. I loved the fact that the heroine was filming the hero and doing her own commentary on her life. It was such a nice and realistic touch which came into play several times in an interesting way. The soundtrack was good, nothing really outstanding but fitting the romantic and healing vibe of the series.
I would recommend this to people looking for a really beautiful high school romance and featuring wholesome friendships. The last arc was a bit less exciting to me but concluded properly the story. If you are looking for a romance without angst, full of green flags and little butterflies inducing moments, this is a really good drama for you !
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Light Romantic Relationship Drama
This is an adaptation of an early Zhu Yi novel. It's a delightful show, well acted. But really over all the plot narrative is simplistic and there's insufficient character development over all. Hidden Love and First Frost show more depth and growth. This is only a critique. This show is enjoyable and worth watching. And it is worth watching particularly if you are a fan of the other adaptions of Zhu Yi's work.Was this review helpful to you?
Wholesome easy watching
It took me a while to get into this drama because it’s so different to the dramas I usually watch. It’s not super dramatic, with constant plot twists and and dilemmas, it’s cute and wholesome watching that makes you feel warm inside. It was a refreshing watch with no annoying misunderstanding trope to be found and the small problems that did occur were quickly solved. Usually with dramas I’m sobbing from heartbreak but in WIFTY I was shedding tears from happiness by the last episode. This is the perfect coming of age drama and I’m so glad I stuck it through the first few episodes.Was this review helpful to you?
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Balanced, Beautiful, and Real.
This drama is such a refreshing, lighthearted watch. It actually reminded me of Forever Love, since both start with the couple’s wedding and follow their journey from high school to college, work, and eventually marriage. The difference is that this one focuses more on the high school phase, with only a few episodes dedicated to their college and working life. But unlike Forever Love, it avoids the usual frustrating tropes—no love triangles or constant misunderstandings. It’s simply a feel-good, well-paced story.I now understand why this has a 9.0 rating—it truly deserves it.
Su Zai Zai is such a charming character—bubbly and bright, yet not naive. I love that she stands her ground and knows when to set boundaries, even with her cheerful personality. Zhang Lu Rang took a little while for me to warm up to, but once I understood his background—especially the pressure from being constantly compared to his younger brother—his character really hit home. His growth from being cold and distant to warm and emotionally open was so satisfying to watch.
What really stands out is how healthy their relationship is. They communicate well, support each other, and there’s a real sense of balance between them. Rang Rang may be in Class 1 and seen as the top student, but he struggles in English—meanwhile, Su Zai Zai from Class 9 excels at it. I loved how they helped each other out, tutoring one another and growing together.
The music also adds to the overall charm—fitting perfectly with the warm, easygoing vibe. I’d definitely recommend this as a first C-drama for anyone new to the genre. It’s wholesome, heartwarming, and well worth the watch.
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very simple and light drama on youth
I have seen so many good reviews on this drama and I must say that it’s not really my cup of tea. Firstly, the actress(zhang miao yi) acting was cringe at times and i have to pause whenever she speaks in that high pitched voice. The actor( zhou yi ran ) portrays a cold guy and his acting wasn’t superb either. There are quite a few of sweet moments between the two and I must give them some credit for that, but other than that, I don’t really have much to say about this drama. Everything was just cute and fluffy, typical high school romance where the girl falls for a cold quiet shy guy at first site. Honestly a little disappointing. But i can see why many people really like this drama, because of its sort of nostalgic feeling of their youth days. If you are going for a very simple and light drama this is the one for you.Was this review helpful to you?
easily in my top 3 favourite dramas of all time now!
if you’re looking for a good quality drama overflowing with young romance and cuteness, this is definitely the show for you. there is zero cringe factor at all. everything is just very sweet <3the simple plot was well delivered as much of the drama has this dreamy tone which accompanied with the use of a camcorder gives the drama a lovely feel. each episode ends with the female lead filming a log for her video diary and a cute quote to finish which i loved. even the intro song was so cute i never skipped it once!
the main romance is cute, the supporting leads romance is cute, the friendship between the gang is cute with lots of funny moments but also serious ones where u can see how they’re individually all such good people who care so much for each other.
the cinematography is beautiful, the show is well paced, there is no shortage of cute romance scenes especially the last few episodes which will really have you smiling like an idiot, the music is good, the actors are all cute and did well and lastly you can really feel the effort that was put into the show. the characters even have weibo accounts which they posted on while the show was airing!
there are zero cons to this show, im heavily attached to all the characters now. my only regret is not waiting for all the episodes to come out before watching T_T
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It pains me to say that this drama would’ve received a far higher rating...
from me if it wasn’t for the FL...Like genuinely the FL was what stood in the way between the rating I gave vs a rating that was 1-2 stars higher. I simply couldn’t stand her weird dialogue and acting since the very start of this drama. Although the drama itself kind of grew on me toward the end (not enough tbh), I consistently rolled my eyes at her and cringed at least once every episode. There’s a night and day difference between Su Zaizai and Jiang Jia (and I LOVED Jiang Jia) and I genuinely think they could’ve allowed Zaizai to keep her bubbly personality without turning her into a 5 year-old in a 25 year-old woman’s body. The plot here should theoretically be my cup of tea, actually, but for some reason I ran into the same issue I run into with some youth cdramas where for some reason I’m just kind of bored the whole time. I don’t think the drama did anything wrong per se, I might just not be one to enjoy youth cdramas as much as I think. However, I really enjoyed the fact that there was quick and easy conflict resolution and nothing super dramatic that happened. It made the watch very enjoyable and positive and is why I say that it’s technically “my type” of drama. Funny enough, as much as I complain about unresolved misunderstandings, I would’ve been okay with some of them being resolved a little later (the not annoying ones ahah) since they added some entertainment in the sea of “no problems whatsoever the couples are together and happy as can be” eutopia in romcoms that gets boring QUICK if you overdo it. Anywho, I personally don’t really think the drama deserves a 9.0 rating since there were personally quite a few issues I encountered that I’m sure other people have as well, and I felt like there was just little to no emotional impact with the characters for me personally (I’m comparing to how I felt watching dramas like Hidden Love or Someday or One Day who did great in this department). But if you don’t mind an incredibly cringey FL (gahh) and enjoy the youth genre, I would still recommend you watch this one as you’re likely to really enjoy it.Was this review helpful to you?
