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Honest Review
The only reason I was able to watch this till 19 episodes was the male lead. He is damn handsome!!The story is slow paced and after few episodes is annoying. Everyone is literally on their computers 24×7. At night, at day, at home, at workplace, at school, at restaurant, literally everywhere. This is such an unrealistic drama.
The main lead is a genius who can crack any code within minutes and never fails at anything. He is a super genius who treats his fellow mates poorly and looks down upon them. The female lead has nothing to do except working for the main lead. A drama totally obsessed with computers.
If you are watching this for romance, it's slow paced. Their chemistry is good but the writers failed to present it. Only watch this drama if either you're obsessed with computers and coding or you're obsessed with any of the leads else it's a time waste
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One of those dramas that is so good it makes me want to rewatch over and over again...
10+ overall for:- the characters: relating to and development/arc! - all the characters were done well, and I especially appreciated how both the FL and ML are given the room to grow and space to show their respective qualities in a balanced way
- acting (gahh the chemistry and authenticity of the leads and all the supporting cast are INSANE (they're SO ride or die for each other): the FL actress was not one of those that I immediately fell in love with but I grew to enjoyed watching her performance and I really think she did wonderfully as the FL. I enjoy growing to relate to her and seeing her as a quiet introvert in love and pursuing her passions in life and work, etc. Which I think makes it just that much more stronger as a drama.
- pacing (not a dull moment - well edited and presented - I love the visuals of various seasons as well as the comfy sweaters as well as the coats)
- plot (these parallels! always laser focused and never relents! - this drama covers a good span of time, as well), feat. some of my favorite twists of tropes thanks to how perfectly the lead characters compliment each other and also instigate each other's growth, great for those who also love seeing redemption arcs and healing and second chances ;)
- the ost - the MUSIC - yup. def. solidified my love for Chen Xue Ran's music compositions. Also the songs that he didn't compose but from the artists are simply fantastic and varied for a modern cdrama - impressed! The title song The King and The Knight will certainly end up being one of my most replayed ost songs xD but I've been listening to the entire ost on repeat~
- overall a beautiful story with beautiful humans for characters. I don't think I've ever so thoroughly enjoyed a modern "romcom" drama to the very end (but I feel that tag doesn't do this drama justice at all since it's more like a coming of age in some aspects than romcom, oh well, just suffice to say that this feat. a lot of solid storytelling and characters, and it has its share of pain and angst along with all the fluffy yet utterly realistic moments).
The ending is perfect as well. I feel COMPLETED. #themostbeautifulmomentsinlife :)
One of those dramas that is so good it makes me want to rewatch over and over again... all around a beautiful journey.
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The One Who Never Betrayed Him....
🍁OVERVIEW OF PLOT:Lighter and Princess is the story that follows Li Xun and Zhu Yun, students of Computer Science... Li Xun, a true genius in computer programming in the internet world... The top scorer in the college entrance examination but not interested in cooperating with his batchmates and loves to work alone. Zhu Yun, a pampered girl from a wealthy family, enrolled in the Computer Science Department because her parents made this decision for her.
Li Xun and Zhu Yun are like fire and water and don't have a favorable opinion of each other from their very first interaction, yet fate made them encounter each other again and again. What will happen when they start to fall for each other, will the water evaporate or the fire go out, dive in to know more...
🍁KEY CHARACTERS:
🌿Li Xun (Chen Fei Yu) : An arrogant and aloof genius who loves to work alone. Making friends is a waste of time for him. His computer is his wife and coding is his life. A hardworking person who believes in his own abilities. He desires and works hard to develop a software to help society. He is a person who has flaws but also many qualities. As a leader, he thinks well of the members of his team but his method of doing things for their development may not be right for everyone. As I said previously, he has flaws, it's one of his flaws, but it's what makes him more realistic.
🌿Zhu Yun (Zhang Jing Yi) : An innocent and cheerful girl and princess of her parents. Not a clingy type but actually intelligent, loyal, and responsible person. Because of her protective parents, she is a bit naive and not fully aware of the cruelty of the world. She used to be an obedient girl and her parents made every decision for her in life until she met Li Xun. She is a person who knows how to acknowledge other's intelligence and never afraid of admitting her defeat.
🍁MY IMPRESSIONS:
This drama is literally good. The thing that touched my heart is that Zhu Yun never betrayed Li Xun even after that much happened between them. She never broke up with him even when Li Xun tried every means to make that happen. She supported him when everyone was against him. Though Li Xun is a genius, but in my opinion, after his fall, without Zhu Yun supporting him unconditionally, he would have never achieved whatever he wanted to do lawfully. She is one of the best female characters I have come across. She is loyal and determined towards her love.
As for Li Xun, I think his own behavior isn't that great to become a favorite of mine. He has flaws, so has everyone, but that doesn't justify rude behavior with others. One might be a genius but when living in society, one still needs to be considerate of the feelings of his close ones or friends. Being rude to anyone in public might lead to hostility and if the other person holds grudges, it will lead to downfall even of a genius. Teaching someone by scolding in public or by being rude can never be a good way, even if it's for their own good. People may justify his behavior saying that he is a genius so he can be rude because he has ability and is realistic but that's not how society works. If rude behavior and arrogance can be justified because he is a genius then no one should complain about what happened to him after that and should not put the blame on Gao Jian Hong, his jealousy is also justifiable by then.
Additionally, compared to Li Xun, Gao Jian Hong was way worse. He wanted to compete with Li Xun. He could have done it fair and square but the means he adopted can never be acceptable. He doesn't know how to admit his defeat and lacks the bravery of admitting other person's intelligence being higher than his. This lead him to end up losing everything, including his own abilities, intelligence, and of course his friends which could have become his most important support in his life. He destroyed everything he once had by his own hands because of jealousy and hatred.
There is one more character I loved other than Zhu Yun. It's Tian Xiu Zhu. He is so fine, not having a single flaw. He has a sense of humor and is very supportive. He is definitely boyfriend material.
🍁ACTING AND CHEMISTRY:
Acting was pretty good by leads and also from other actors. Despite the young age of leads they delivered great emotions making viewers smile with them and feeling heartbreak with them. From being naive and cheerful to mature and serious, Zhang Jing Yi played everything beautifully, so did Chen Fei Yu. The chemistry both the leads have, can be considered as top-notch. Li Xun's teasing is on another level, honestly.
Overall it was an emotional ride from comedy to heart-wrenching moments... For me, the most worth watching thing in this drama is Zhu Yun. She is the reason I stayed with this drama. Stream or skip it's up to you now..
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First love, Friendship, True Love Never Die
Thank you L&P casts and crews team. Thank you for making such a precious drama. This drama show us, true love never die, friendship is more important than unfaithfulness. We can see this How pretty of Li Xun and Zhu Yin’s love. When Li Xun went to jail, I felt so sorry for Zhu Yun, and I got tired of watching her feels, her depression. When Li Xun give a lesson to Hou Ning, Zhu Yun thought that Li Xun would do something stupid like that again last 3 years. So, she run and run to him and then she saw that he push Hou Ning down, she slapped to him. I understand her feelings very well. She doesn't want the person she loves to be overwhelmed by such stupid work days again. I remember this line of Li Xun “No matter how many times it hits me I can stand up again, but she can't.” Zhu Yun’s Line “ I can bow my head but he can't. i don't allow”. Ah… These words show how much they both love and care. I can say for sure that we will definitely remember this beautiful drama forever. Yesssss, this is best Youth Urban Drama Of 2022 for meeeee. Bye Bye Li Xun, Zhu Yun we will always remember.Was this review helpful to you?
The story of true love
This story shows the true face of friendship. The character of LX is very cold which can not be liked by all but his life is full of saddnes. this story also teaches us that a true love can fadeAt the last I would say that the drama is really worth watching, but be careful of addiction 😜
And LX and ZY is love ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
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The captivating script, the perfect cast, heart-stopping chemistry between the leads and the moving soundtrack make Lighter and Princess one of the top modern romance dramas. The storyline moves through several years and brings us into different phases of the leads' lives. The story is tight with enough tension, character development especially that of the main lead Li Xun and even that of the second lead Gao Jian Hong, enough heartbreak and of course, enough kisses between the leads that kept me hooked through the 36 episode. My only grouse is that the reconciliation only happened at the 2nd last episode - it would have been good to see the leads together for a longer time at the end. Chen Feiyu was perfectly cast as Li Xun, a character who is outwardly arrogant and blunt to the point of rudeness but deep down is a caring person who goes all out for the people he cares about. This care drives him to actions that seem incomprehensible and they are to his own detriment. Li Xun is an unyielding perfectionist and is very hard on himself. His love for Zhu Yun and the belief that she is better off without him drives him to break her heart and at the expense of his own heart. His words are often unbearably harsh but Zhu Yun continues to believe in him as she understands him well. Zhang Jing Yi too is correctly cast as Zhu Yun, someone who is optimistic and caring whilst also having the capacity to push herself to excellence. It was also very interesting to see Gao Jian Hong's development as a student who was initially like a 'puppy-dog' to Li Xun but ultimately, the darker side of him emerged after being unable to accept his inferiority to Li Xun. There is never a dull moment through all the episodes and you finish the drama with a feeling of sadness that it is over. I enjoyed watching both leads and I will look out for more of their dramas.
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A True gem
I rarely ever write reviews and the fact that I'm writing this itself is a sign that it was an amazing watch. Although it starts out with your typical cold arrogant male lead, it has you hooked from the first episode. This definitely is not your mediocre teen romance. No BS, not cringe charectors. The entire story is well written and underlying message makes this drama stand out from the average romance cdramas. The plot towards the end has its loopholes but in all was a great watch. One of the most meaningful cdramas out there. Plus, has a great OST collectionPS the chemistry is like none other
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Wonderful story and good pace.
So I actually really liked the leads and all the cast. It was paced well and honestly I wish there was a season 2. I think the ml is the typical guarded male who comes off and cold but in actuality is scarred by traumas in life. The fl definitely has a more sheltered upbringing but in the same respect is strong in her convictions. I think my only complaint is that I felt like Gao needed more reasons in this drama to be so angry. Perhaps it was more evident in the original story. I typically fast forward through a lot of dramas but not this one. It was also interesting in both time periods. I enjoyed the growth of everyone and I think I would definitely rewatch. Enjoy, relax and have all the appropriate feels.Was this review helpful to you?
Great drama
I loved this drama. It started slow but lead up to a great story. The main characters had some of the best chemistry I’ve seen. And the kissing scenes were very well done. They felt like a real couple to me. This drama is so worth the watch. I enjoyed all the characters, they all acted well. I would definitely watch this again.If I had to say one thing negative about the storyline would be about the mother. I wished she would have come to grips with the relationship in the end. But still liked that YunYun was true to herself.
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In love with this Drama and The OSTs are just something else
It's like what we feel for sometime after finishing something so good , that touches our heart and what lingers after is just the faint memories of the time when we first watched /read that thingso no matter how long it lasts we should always make the best of that moment and hope it stays , that feeling remains forever.. so I am writing this here for this special drama and it's characters to remind me of the beautiful series sad yet a bundle of a happiness , emotional yet a comfort
the effect it had on me was quite a zig zag curve , I'll miss it this series and I'm glad that I was able to watch it ..
I'm giving this 9/10 or this will become the standard for me to like a show haha
It's precious and will always be my first fav drama ever .
I watched it back while it was airing and wrote my views randomly
so today I'm just sharing it here to preserve it you could say
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"What if you and I were meant to part ways, only so that we could find each other again."
This is my first time ever writing a review and I'm so glad that it's for Lighter & Princess.L&P is no ordinary chinese drama. It is a mixture of everything, from revenge, enemies to lovers, family and friendships. I honestly started watching with no expectations but the moment I watched the first episode, I was addicted just like that. A huge appreciation for Chen Fei Yu and Zhang Jing Yi for portraying the characters very well and THEIR CHEMISTRY IS JUST BEYOND INSANE. All the actors and actresses did very well in this series.
This became my #1 favourite drama because of a few reasons. Firstly, I love the bad boy good girl trope AND THEY DELIVERED IT WELL. Secondly, the character development is insane. Not only for the main leads, but everyone. All the characters had their own story and spotlight. I just really can't put into words on how touching this drama is. CAN WE ALSO TALK ABOUT THE SOUNDTRACKS??? every single one of them were amazing.
Now let's get into the characters of the series. ML and FL were both charming in their own ways, like what we say "opposites attract". Their love story developed very well and I also really love how they don't only focus on love. It also showed how hardworking the main leads were to achieve their own goals.
It was really sad that it ended, and I hope Chen Fei Yu and Zhang Jing Yi will get another project together in the future. 'Twas a good show! a big 10/10 for L&P <3
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I like the drama but those not connected with computer field might felt bored
I liked watching it . Each and every characters were good. I liked the chemistry between the main leads. I have little knowledge about programming though when they used too deep programming words and it was shown about 15 minutes that made little bored . So who didn't know anything about the computer programming ,I think they may skip and watch the episode . I think the drama through their story wanted to show us that trust is very important thing in any relationship , it also wanted to show us the person who released from the jail may not be that wrong which we think so we should give them second chance but before giving them a chance try to find out thereason that why he was detained . The drama had also shown us that sometimes parents need to understand their child ,may be their child is not doing any wrong ,so there is need to change the perspective of judging others .
I liked the ending but I expect more . I wanted to see their proper wedding with all rituals . As they both wanted baby so I also wanted to see that they complete their family.
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