Legally Romance

A must watch!

I loved the storyline, TraveltimeDream wow, who hasn't dreamt they were in a different era? I have many times. Dreaming of the future can happen. That's how the Revelations in the Bible were written. I love every bit of this storyline from the first episode to the last episode. There is some action that will make you jump. The visuals were great! Some martial arts but not a lot. The martial art was done by Z. Tao who played Lu Xun and I must say he was good at it. Don't know if he was trained for this drama or if he already knew Taekwondo. AN EXO member, I'm impressed, I can hardly wait for his future dramas. Song Zu Er who played Qian Wei is always good whenever I see her in other dramas. I really enjoyed this storyline so I thank the writers, producers, staff, and the rest of the supporting actors/actresses.

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It is legally a romance!

To watch the ending, click on the final "Watch credits" at the end of Episode 33, and it's an epilogue after ending credits.

This was an excellent romance with terrific main leads. The theme was our ethics, moral decisions and life-mapping choices from youth to maturity.

The male lead is a bit eccentric, deeply loyal, very unique, with a strong moral compass. He has a manly voice, creative appearance and authentic character. He keeps his emotions to himself until push comes to shove.🙋‍♂️

The female lead is smart, skillful, but lacks good self-confidence due to a shattering loss in her younger days. This isn't really a time travel and deals more with premonitions and brain waves, reminding me of "While You Were Sleeping." She overcomes and resolves the issues in attitude which held her back from recognizing her full potential.

It's a touching love story with a decidedly misguided love triangle. The acting of the male lead is a champion caliber in masking his feelings and intentions. He shows vast improvement in how he learns to express his feelings and display his love and affection. So yes, it is legally a romance! 😍

I hesitated to watch it because I thought it might be a stuffy law drama full of court cases with a bossy lawyer and his assistant. It's more like a great university drama dealing with the motivations of law students, and how their choices and paths diverge through adulthood, culminating in their choices of life partners. I'm grateful to the person who recommended it to me as a romance.🌷🌹

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Done just right

I started this drama because I wanted something lighter. Been on a bit on a Song Zu Er kick lately, so thought, "why not?" Though I have not watched Huang Zi Tao act before, I have to say- Wow. Just wow. He is the definition of "plastic surgery acting"- meaning, he becomes better looking the more he acts. The on screen chemistry is electric- from rival banter to loving embrace- just perfect. The plot remained consistent and engaging while the music helped carry instead of just being added. Just when I was getting itchy to skip, I was sucked back in. So refreshing to see a drama on the lighter side without losing itself to cliches and silly plot points. Exactly right for what it is. And if you do stay to the end, stay allllll the way to the end. Enjoy!

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Swooning for 33 episodes

I just finished this drama & need to share my feelings about this truly wonderful drama.
(small spoilers at the end)

First let me thank:
- the amazing scriptwriter for writing not only the drama but also creating such wonderful and emotionally healthy main leads <3
It was EXTREMELY refreshing to see & experience.
- the two main lead actors who brought them QW & LX to live. It was my first time seeing both of them and they‘ll be engraved as those characters in my brain. I was swooning soo much and their interactions felt sooo natural.
It didn’t feel like acting, it felt like they were really experienced their story.
- the director & supporting cast for creating a lovely set up, wonderful family & friends surrounding the main leads.


The Pros:
- the romance… I don’t think I have ever seen sooo many kisses in a drama! And I don’t mean the starring-into-each-others-eyes-and-then-kiss kisses but rather those that just happens in daily activities. Came home from work? Here‘s a kiss. You look cute today - kiss. Kiss kiss kiss 😘
aww it was wonderful ~
Also other types of daily skinship that would actually happen in real life.
- the ML who always liked FL and his bossy behavior in the first episode was explained so quickly that I fell for him on the spot. How refreshing!! I could write a whole essay on his character alone but without spoiling I just wanna say how much i loved his character & love for FL.
- the bickering couple. You know often „bickering couple“ is just an excuse for toxic relationship in asian dramas and where ML treats FL like trash, but here they’re really just bickering and flirting, while also supporting each other & overcome struggles.

The Cons:
…really there is just one bad thing to say about this drama and that was that the last 3-4 episodes felt a bit off as they suddenly focused on the shady side of law. But in the midst there was also romance, that I ate up like good cake ^^
I would have preferred if they didn’t suddenly make it into a suspense law/crime drama and but the ending itself I loved - so all is well!
It just made me rate it 9.5 instead of 10/10


…anyways I loved it & it‘s probably my favorite contemporary ceo & employee romcom cdrama :))

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Not likable FL

I don't understand why a person of 28/29 years old who regrets her life decisions would keep acting as a 19 years old teenager when she is given another chance of redoing her choices. In fact, it's pretty easy to understand why she failed first time by just watching the two first episodes. And I don't know the reason why a paralegal with many years of experience working for a competent lawyer and big firm would act as a completely amateur. I think the scriptwriter forgot she has come back from 10 years in the future and she's not a teenager anymore. Because if she was going to act reckless and without a serious self reflection, this drama already failed for me. If the scriptwriter is waiting for give us that later, so the timing is wrong. I saw 5 episodes and she seems to be satisfied with using what she knows from the future or using the ML to get a better place in this life, and it makes she to be totally unlikable for me, because she didn't want a chance, she wanted to all be given to her. And the ML gives it all to her, but she can't tell it. So I could not continue to watch more. I feel sorry for the actor who plays the ML, because we can see that he did the best he could... But the actress over infantilized her character who was already immature... But I don't think the result would be different because the script miss the main point. It's not about a teenager growing up into an adult. It's an adult in a teenager body trying to make the right choices that her teenager version couldn't do. She should have "character development", but with the right starting point. The ML also seems to be the same during those 10 years too... he's the type of a mature guy with cold facade and warm heart. But nothing sounds good enough to keep me watching it.

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Brilliant romantic comedy

This story of a woman going back in time to ‘solve’ her present life, including her contentious relationship with her boss, is so well made and cleverly written. It brings together all of the best romantic tropes of office romance and college drama but delivers them in surprising and delightful ways. It has huge emotional moments mixed with a lot of laughs. Our heroine is smart, kind and determined (sometimes ruthless) whilst our hero is upright, devoted and shrewd. I’m only at episode 14 but I can’t wait to see how they reconcile the changes she’s experiencing once she returns to the present. I’m loving this drama!

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Pecou por excesso, não precisava de 33 episódios!

Eu adoro histórias em que os protagonistas voltam no tempo ou vão parar em universos paralelos e têm a oportunidade de tomar decisões melhores ou apenas aproveitar momentos que passaram despercebidos na vida original e fizeram falta depois – independente se essa experiência é real ou apenas um sonho, como é neste caso.

No entanto, ao chegar no episódio 15 deste c-drama, me surpreendi ao descobrir que ele tem 33 episódios e não 24, ou seja, apesar do sentimento ser de "reta final", na verdade eu ainda não cheguei nem na metade da história!

Minha energia vital foi sugada entre os episódios 13 - 17 porque há muitas cenas desnecessárias e até algumas que poderiam ser taxadas de filler de tão gratuitas que são. A partir do 18, a história voltou a tomar uma forma mais fluida e tornou-se menos cansativo acompanhar o desenrolar da trama – aqui já é possível teorizar sobre o que está acontecendo de fato e o que está por vir.

O auge foi quando a personagem retornou para 2022 e tivemos uma boa sequência inicial de episódios, reforçando o quão boa é a química do casal principal, além de teorizarmos sobre o que foi real e o que não foi durante o coma dela. No entanto, não demora muito para que o drama volte a se perder nos excessos e rodeios. Do 29 em diante, eu acelerei ou pulei muitas cenas.

No fim, apesar de satisfeito que tudo acabou bem, a vontade de tirar uns 3 episódios da série e condensar outros, reduzindo a obra toda a 28 ou 26 episódios, permaneceu. Acho que já deu para perceber a minha frustração com o tamanho deste c-drama, mas gostaria de realçar que isso advém muito do potencial da história e da vontade de vê-lo ser executado com um pouco mais de "mão na consciência".

Por exemplo: é como ver um milagre sendo transmitindo ao vivo, só que o responsável pela filmagem não tem a capacidade de focar 100% no que precisa ser mostrado e acaba virando a câmera vez ou outra pra uma cena menos relevante, como a toalha da mesa. Embora você fique feliz por ter visto o milagre, ainda sim gostaria de ter visto através de uma transmissão melhor.

De toda forma, eu recomendo esse drama para quem gosta e já teve contato com plots semelhantes (Lovely Runner, Love for Love's Sake, The Romance of Tiger and Rose, Don't Disturb My Study, Erased e Lost Romance). Eu amo esse tipo de história e por isso dei uma chance, gostei, só não assistiria novamente porque algumas partes são cansativas para ver de novo.

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Second lead Syndrome - A revanche

Já teve “Second lead Syndrome"? Se sim, esse c-drama é a nossa revanche.

Quando entrou na universidade Qian Wei conheceu Lu Xun e Li Chong Wen. Os três são brilhantes estudantes de direito e disputavam as atenções dos professores. Mas enquanto Lu Xun gostava de implicar com Qian Wei e a ajudava as escondidas, sem que ela percebesse, Li Chong Wen foi mais sagaz e conquistou o coração da moça, dando-lhe atenção nos momentos em que ela passava por algum perrengue. Mesmo que não a ajudasse muito de verdade, ele era habilidoso com as palavras e deixava carinhosos recadinhos em post-its.

O fato Chong Wen ser trabalhador e de origem humilde serviu de fermento na cabecinha da jovem Qian Wei que sonhava em ajudar o próximo com a Justiça. Quando se formaram, eles abriram um escritório e trabalhavam juntos. E o nosso drama poderia terminar assim com um “e foram felizes para sempre”. Enquanto o nosso segundo protagonista, relegado a friendzone, remoía o seu orgulho, agindo com indiferença e acidez mas ainda sem tirar os olhos Qian Wei, acomodado no seu amargo amor platônico.

Mas a história não é contada assim. Ela começa com Qian Wei com 28 anos e com a autoestima destruída. Todos seus sonhos foram mergulhados numa bacia de vinagre e ela mal consegue ver o que está ao seu redor. Qian Wei trabalha como assistente legal de Lu Xun, que a trata com extrema dureza e arrogância enquanto ela age como uma vítima atrapalhada. Quase larguei o c-drama por causa deste início mas ainda bem que insisti porque nada é o que parece.

Como conta a sinopse, Qian Wei sofre um acidente, fica em coma e volta aos seus 18 anos. E nesse sonho/viagem no tempo ela tem a oportunidade de “corrigir” seus erros, tentar mudar o destino dela e das pessoas que ela ama e reencontrar a autoestima perdida.

Esse c-drama tem uma excelente vibração e mesmo nos momentos bem tristes torcemos pelos protagonistas na sua jornada de correção de rota.

No último episódio tem uma ceninha daquelas que gostamos, após os créditos.

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Cute, feel-good, funny, and a must watch for ZiTao's fans

I won't hide from you that I rushed into this drama for ZiTao (I have been his die-hard fan since "The Brightest star in the sky" and the discovery of his music and his career).

ZiTao fits more to the character (singer, musician, star) of "The Brightest star in the sky", but the character he plays here is more mature, more attentive, in short, the perfect lover that all girls dream of. And he's still just as talented and handsome (despite his improbable idol haircut, not suited for a lawyer :)

The story here is quite realistic, from the university to the professional beginnings.
The secondary characters are well developed. They are numerous, exploring almost all the social backgrounds of students (poor, in debt, modest but with a family that supports them, well-off, used to be rich but now bankrupted, etc.). Friendship is a strong value in this drama, both for girls and boys.
The importance of family is also a recurring theme here. We are far from the clichés “evil characters” of some series. Parents are understanding, forgiving, encouraging, and all seek, each in their own way, the happiness of their children.

The “time travel/visions of the future” or “coma dream” potential is underexploited.

The tone can be realistic but also feel-good, funny, moving.
The images are beautiful, the framing well done.
The production is dynamic, without any length... The kind of drama that you watch in one go because you are glued to your screen until the end (very very cute :)

The OSTs are good, even excellent (especially the song composed and sung by ZiTao ❤❤❤❤❤❤)

As you understand, I saw it with infinite pleasure, and will watch it again without a doubt (1 or more times :)
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Je ne vous cacherai pas que je me suis précipitée sur ce drama pour ZiTao (dont je suis une hardcore fan depuis "The Brightest star in the sky" et la découverte de sa musique et de son parcours.

Z Tao collait davantage au personnage (chanteur, musicien, star) de "The Brightest star in the sky", mais le personnage qu'il incarne ici est plus mature, plus attentif, bref, le lover parfait dont rêvent toutes les filles. Et il est toujours aussi talentueux et beau (malgré sa coupe de cheveux improbable :)

L'histoire racontée ici est assez réaliste, de la partie universitaire aux débuts professionnels.
Les personnages secondaires sont bien développés. Ils sont nombreux, explorant à peu près tous les contextes sociaux des étudiants (pauvres, endettés, modestes mais avec une famille qui les soutient, aisés , riches mais en faillite, etc.). L'amitié est une valeur forte de ce drama, tant chez les filles que chez les garçons.
L'importance de la famille est aussi un thème récurrent ici. On est loin des "evil characters" clichés de certaines séries. Les parents sont compréhensifs, indulgents, encourageants, et cherchent tous, chacun à leur façon, le bonheur de leurs enfants.

Le potentiel "voyage dans le temps/visions du futur" ou "rêve sous coma" est sous exploité.

Le ton est tour à tour, réaliste mais feel-good, drôle, émouvant.
Les images sont belles, les cadrages soignés.
La réalisation est dynamique, sans aucune longueur... Le genre de drama que l'on regarde d'un trait car on est scotché à son écran jusqu'à la fin (très très mignonne :)

Les OST sont bonnes, voire excellentes (particulièrement la chanson composée et chantée par ZiTao ❤❤❤❤❤❤

Vous l'avez compris, je l'ai vu avec infiniment de plaisir, et le regarderai à nouveau sans aucun doute (1 ou plusieurs fois :)

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Compañeros, rivales y amantes

Este dorama ha sido una muy grata sorpresa. El trailer me había hecho creer que tenía mucho drama y eso me había estado echando para atrás pero le he dado una oportunidad y sin ninguna duda no tiene nada que ver con el trailer (al menos en lo dramático).
Este dorama trata sobre una chica de 28 años a la que la vida la ha ido poniendo la zancadilla o ella misma se la ha ido poniendo (el clásico autosabotaje o traumas pasados). Su trabajo actual junto a un excompañero de universidad y máximo rival no es como había soñado en sus años universitarios.
En un momento dado se despierta en su vida a los 18 años entrando en la universidad. Por supuesto perfecto para rehacer muchas cosas de su vida entonces y cambiando todo lo que había deseado que hubiese sido diferente. Esos cambios consiguen una vida universitaria algo distinta y con una rivalidad mucho mayor, pero con mayores logros para ella, contra su gran rival (y futuro jefe).
La historia de superación y progreso de ella. La historia de amor lenta, dulce y maravillosa en los años universitarios y luego la potente en años adultos. La familia y la amistad. La trama de abogacía. Todo junto han hecho un dorama que me ha hecho reír y me ha enamorado.
La química entre la pareja protagonista ha sido intensa, él sin duda maravilloso y ella pícara y divertida. Su relación es fantástica, como él la apoya, la empuja a superarse y como son compañeros y rivales sin dejar de ser pareja.
El plot es bastante obvio desde el inicio pero me gustó mucho y tiene sentido (los misterios del cerebro). Aunque hay cosas que no me han convencido pero es puntual y no muy trascendente así que se le perdona.
Un gran dorama que recomiendo para pasar un muy buen rato.

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