A Romance of the Little Forest

Super cute and low stress - I recommend you don't take the bad reviews to heart

I just wanted to say I really enjoyed this series. I think Ms. Yu did a fantastic job with her role. She is so cute (and beautiful :-) and does a super job being cute and "girly" as we say in the U.S. without making it at all cringey. She really steals the show, I'll look to watch anything she is in. All the actors did a great job.

The story is fun, low trauma, and a good diversion after a long, hard day.

I'd also Like to call out Ding Guan Sen for doing a super great job also. His expressiveness felt so real to me that nailed his role so very well.

My recommendation, if you want something sweet and cute, watch it!

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stupid but cute

Really interested to watch this for see the chemistry between Vin Zhang & Yu Shu Xin. The plot itself kinda stupid in some part, but overall drama still consider cute for me. So yeah I succeed watch till the end and you can say I quite like it... Haha.....

The stupidity:
- The way Jin Xi (JX) fall in love to Li Tian Tian (TT) is one of the most stupid way to fall in love in drama world. Just because TT give umbrella to him when it's raining he instantly falling in love with her.
- How the man (JX & Zhuang Yu [ZY]) never really learn from their previous mistake. Like JX that lying to TT about his leg...
- The one year break for both man (JX & ZY). Whatever the reason the drama give us, the one year break is just stupid.
- The easy forgiveness the woman (Yu Mei Ren[MR] & TT) give to the man (JX & ZY). Especially TT give to JX. Just because of his leg, after that lie & the one year disappearing. Too easy baby....
- All the flirt that MR did. It's like MR did have the score, it's gonna be more interested if we can see MR like did the scoring or whatever. But the trick like ZY said, later on, useless since he already use it on MR too... Haha...
- All the 'cuteness' that MR show in the drama. Like when she kinda force the cuteness. Like when she left alone in the library.
- The stupid concept of make up. MR things she completely different without make up. Hey you're not in the superman movie, where Clark Ken took off his glasses & become superman he is unreckoned by anyone else.

What I like or consider cute:
+ The positive attitude of the woman (MR & TT). Like TT said about MR being the FL, "It's because you're able to reflect on yourself. Most people in the world would like to take the credit for themselves when succeeded, but blame others when they fail. You'll dread when you succeed, while reflecting on urself when u fail. That's why you are the leading role."
+ The cuteness is stupid, but still cute in some scene. Like when MR pretend to be village witch or what (the one she use basket in her head). It's somehow cute.
+ ZY just so cute... From the first we can see how jealousy he is. But it took him a whole year to realize his own feeling. And after that his attitude toward MR just so cute & protective. I like it... Haha...
+ The chemistry between Vin Zhang & Yu Shu Xin not so disappointed. I really like their interaction.
+ The little cut scene at the end of each episode...

Overall: This one cute little drama to watch.

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It would be a 9 if not for the second couple

Things I adored

1 The parents. I would watch it again just for their scenes. Such great parents and great actors. I enjoyed the relationship with their children and between them and it was relaxing and rewarding to watch them.

2 The main couple. Both actors are amongst my favorites but I want to highlight specifically their chemistry. It wasn0't as good I think as the chemistry in Moonlight but it was still great.

Things I loved

1 Ester Yu. I didn't put her in the adore list this time because I have to differentiate this role from the one in Moonlight and I think this one had some major problems, but she's still wonderful in playing the bubbly girl. I loved her more in the first episodes and again in the last ones. In the middle she was great but sometimes I felt like the script wasn't good enough and she hadn't much to work with.

2 Vin Zhang. He became one of my favorite actors ad its a shame i can't find enough modern dramas with him. He was good here although I preferred him in another show Here We Meet Again. He still was gorgeous and had chemistry with Ester Yu. The role was perfect for him. I loved his relationship with his little brother, he has a real talent acting with children. I noticed how great he was in the other drama I mentioned as well. A great actor and I enjoyed his aloof professor role.

3 The actor who played the little brother of the male lead. Such funny and cute character. I loved his relationship with Ester Yu and Vin Zhang. Their interactions were hilarious.

Things I liked

1 The FL brother. He was wholesome and kind and I would love to see him fall in love with the blogger and follow their love story for a bit.

2 The ending. Yes it went also in my dislike list because I anted more time with them as a couple, but on he other hand hem being separated gave me strong sensations and that is important as well. They should just reward us for the heartbreak with a bit more time with them.

Things I disliked

1 The student. He was obnoxious and irritated me more than he entertained me.

2 The time they were separated. I wish we had more time to enjoy their relationship and my heart was sad the whole time. It felt like we didn't spend enough with them as a couple.

Things I hated

1 The second couple and that's the reason this is only an 8. I hated both of them. Yes, 2ML was an awful character and I didn't warm at him at all, but the 2FL was an awful actress and she was no match to Ester Yu. Usually she's paired with some good actresses and there's chemistry between them, but not this time. So it ruined the drama for me in some capacity. Fortunately not completely and after a wile I just skipped every time they appeared, and unfortunately they appeared a lot.

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It’s not what you would expect

Overall, the main leads were great and so really good chemistry however it would have been a lot better if they had more screen time and most of their kissing scenes were edited out. The storyline was a little be confusing at so parts but not that hard to follow along. I avoided any scenes involving the second couple as their story wasn’t connected to the main leads at all and took up way too much of each episode! I would rewatch but would have to keep skipping because of 2nd couple scenes. Don’t get me wrong I like the actress in the 2nd couple but her character took a lot of screen time away from the main leads. Hope there is a chance we here these main leads get another drama together

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Light-hearted romance fluff you can watch if you wanna feel good!

I've been seeing a lot of mixed reviews about this show but AROTLF will hold a special place in my heart.

As a newbie watcher of C-dramas, this was a good watch! Plot was definitely not that new BUT the characters made it memorable because of their chemistry. If you're a fan of 'She fell first but he fell harder' trope, give this a watch! Plus, this definitely reminded me of Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha! The scenes from the girl MC's hometown were beautiful and calming to watch accompanied by the fluff romance. Would give this a solid 10 but was a bit disappointed how the main leads was overshadowed by the second couple - now they owe us a season 2!

Nevertheless, I could see myself re-watching this if I just wanna feel happy and uplifted!

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TWO LOVE STORIES

So the drama started strong with a beautiful FL and a gorgeous ML. The FL strong and independent a beauty blogger with power seemd to me only until she met the ML again that's when her character started to shift. She became like a little girls too clingy i know she just wanted to make him fall inlove but really that's how you do it?! Acting like a high-school girl even though like she is 26. Not my cup of tea.
He did eventually fell in love with her but that was a long and tiresome journey didn't actually feel like she fell for him only him for her.

I planed to write a long review but i don't think it's needed 😕 just wach it if you want to have fun their love story had depth only form his side in my opinion only he grew she stayed the same. Too childish was her character.

On the other hand the SFL and SML their story was really amazing they did show love and they grew in their relationship it was heartwarming to see them together.

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Truly it stands out its title. "A Romance of the litte forest"

I can't help but smile to this drama series, the main leads have the chemistry. Working on the same related fields helps is quite cute. They give the feeling of having a feeling of having a first love geeting your heart broken and meeting again after years. Started with wrong foot then scheming white lies that lead to sweet love in the end.

A modern sweet bubbly cinderella who gets bullied in the past, found its handsome prince in the form of a humble botany professor.

The second leads acting was not bad also but quite boring so had to skip some parts of their story. A president who exploits a naive girl to get close to her by pretending.

All in all worthy drama to watch. Lovely and sweet. It will make you smile till the end. And leaving a light feeling of being inlove. Growing and accepting each other set backs.

Imprints that love has no expectations rather helping the person grow and being true to oneself. <3

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The story of an ugly duckling tried to be a peacock...

This drama reminds me of the 2001 romantic comedy"Bridget Jones' Diary" or a more recent (2019) "Isn't It Romantic?" They are American movies that focus on the insecurity women often find due to their appearance.

For us who are used to "near-perfect" female leads, the beginning part of this drama could be very frustrating as the vlogger Yu Meiren tried all ways to get close to the "perfect" Professor Zhuang Yu. But little by little we get to see what had happened in her past, and why she feels so insecure without makeup.

I really love all the scenery taken in the village, especially the tea plantation. Vin Zhang looks so good in this drama, his smile is so captivating. This drama and Rattan are probably his best.

The OSTs are very nice, too. I love the ending duet sung by both the leads (Ester Yu & Vin Zhang) as well as the opening theme song. These are the songs that make me do not want to skip the intro and the credits, just to listen to the OSTs.

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Healing... healing...healing..

I'm not an Esther Yu or Vin Zhang fan BUT I fell in love with this drama though I skipped most of the 2nd couples story (though I like Li Jiaqi). I was so drawn by the lead couple. It's a typical romance drama but I feel so relax. It has this healing effect on me whenever I see the 2 leads interact and how their relationship progress.It's cliche but not one you want to skip.

I really would suggest watching this one. Just skip the 2nd couple part.hahaha. how I wished the writers and director could have focus more on the main leads story and have written it much better

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The Romance of the Office and the two other charming characters

So I didn't want to rate it this bad, but honestly what the title said makes alot of sense, literally, the main characters are actually the supporting characters, the other two didn't really enjoy their story, because it's literally just another office story where he is the boss and she is his secretary or something like that, they even have their own misunderstanding era and so on. The main characters barely have any screentime, the story was so good, I haven't seen anything like this story before and plus my mom watched this a few times and then she told me that she also only watched the main characters' story and skipped everything else. I won't lie though, the first part was very embarrassing, but then I got over it. I hope to see them act again, it was very enjoyable when he finally realized that he liked her and very much aswell, she had every reason to be mad at him, but I honestly never understood why he stood her up, the second time I understand however I don't remember the first time why he did that. The second couple who don't really have that much chemistry have 98% of the screentime, the FIRST COUPLE only have about 2 or even 1.5% of the screentime

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Watch it for the Fashion, not for the plot.

I’ve had A Romance of the Little Forest on my watch list for a while and I was looking for a cute rom-com to watch with husband. The reviews were mixed, but to my surprise it started out pretty cute.

This is the first drama I’ve seen with Yu Shu Xin since Love between Fairy and Devil. I know she gets a bad rap for her high pitched voice and sub-par acting, but she didn’t disappoint. She’s pretty consistent, in the sense, yes, she still has a high-pitch voice and her acting is a bit over the top, but she kind of makes it her own.

If you aren’t a fan of her, then you shouldn’t attempt this drama because her acting style is pretty over-the-top and some may find it annoying. At times I just thought it was comical.

I’m a major fan of Vin Zhang, he has an understated kind of acting style that is so effortless but effective. He didn’t disappoint in this one and his chemistry with the FL was pretty good. There isn’t much skin-ship in the drama, but plenty of tension.

The best part of the drama was the FASHION. The female lead NEVER REWEARS A SINGLE OUTFIT. I’m a big fashion buff and that was a HUGE enjoyment of the show for me. I know it’s silly, but it’s the little things.

Like I said, the first 20ish episodes were really cute and I got the typical C drama rom-com I wanted to get sucked into. Then the plot gets dragged out and we get a silly conflict and it kind of just makes the show a little sluggish.

I can see why the reviews are mixed. On one hand I really enjoyed half of the show, a lot and on the other hand, I was highly disappointed on the other half and kind of gave up. If it wasn’t for the fashion, I probably would have fast forwarded a lot more.

The drama didn’t need to be 35 episodes, a good 10 episodes could have been edited out. The secondary story line with the best friend and CEO was a little silly and his hair cut! Oh my gah, it was pretty awful. I couldn’t get into the secondary couple. Sorry.

Overall, watch for the actors, watch for the fashion, but you will be a little disappointed with the script.

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