Love Me, Love My Voice

Feel good fluff with good music

It’s a very sweet, innocent story line. There are no bad guys, no devastating life events. It shows a lot of the cute awkwardness that comes with a first crush. (Though he was almost 30 and should have been past that by then.) There’s barely even any drinking. It follows the relationships with the backdrop of a LOT of good music. They are musicians and voice actors, so they worked some amazing performances into the story. I found myself getting caught up in those.
In any good romance, the side kicks are key, and these did not disappoint. Hou Wen Yuan and Huang Jing Xian were my favorites. The actors did great, and the characters were adorable. Mumu is an unsung hero. I hope to see a lot more of them both.
And, of course, they traveled in the show so there was some really cool scenery.
The down side: The story itself moved too slow. After almost 6 months of dating, she still ran away when he tried to kiss her. And she never really grew up. It was even more evident in the last episode that she was mentally just a child. While he was cooking for her, planning trips, rescuing her when she was afraid… she just sort of stared at him and smiled stupidly. She didn’t bring much to the table and it seemed a very unbalanced relationship. She was talented, but not much for dating material. That got to be annoying.
Overall, it was cute and mostly entertaining. The last episodes got a bit long and weird but not awful. If you’re up for something light and happy, this is a solid choice.

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Sweet with no angst and a good cast!

For the most part, I enjoyed the drama. It was sweet and there was no angst which is a good change from most dramas. The cast was also perfectly chosen. And that is why I think I was able to overlook obvious flaws... at least until the final episode.

My pros:

- 2nd couple - i really wish we'd gotten more of them
- the friendships - i loved how everyone melded together in their friend groups.
- the music - i'm not a big fan of traditional music of any country, but I found myself kinda liking the music here
- the cast played their roles very well. there wasn't a single character i didn't like.
- the food. food corn that lasts the entire series!

Cons

- the main couple (mostly towards the end where their faults were glaringly obvious) which I sort of delve into below
- it was too long. it would've worked just fine as a usual 24 episode drama.

My biggest issue:

The ML's pushiness (control issues could be a better thing to say, maybe) and the FL's childishness and sheltered self really came out full force in the final episode and the sweetness without angst was no longer able to blind me. At that point, though, I just finished the drama. Honestly, this is one drama couple where I feel like if the FL ever grows up more and comes into her own... I don't really see this couple being endgame forever. But if FL stays her sheltered self who is fine with others choosing everything for her, then good luck I guess.

That said, I gave this a 7.5 for my pros. Would I recommend it? It's a toss up. But, I guess I'd say if you're thinking of it, try it for yourself and see what happens. Maybe the sweetness and no angst won't cloud your judgement and have you watch the whole drama like it did me.

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Plotless but addictive... just like eating : )

This show is basically eating, and smiling, and more eating. There's not a whole lot of communication going on, but there's also no problems apparently...

I think this drama is fine. It's a wonderful introduction to some traditional Chinese music and its ideas (often inspired by poetry, landscapes, and utilizing pentatonic notes) as well as some of the tastiest Chinese cuisine (I don't know if I watched this drama for this, at this point). Either way, it's an introduction to a lot of ancient Chinese culture from both the mainstream and ethnic groups (notably in Yangshuo). If you want some insight without having to read articles and do legitimate work, this could be it for you. Oh, I forgot to mention... it does introduce you to dubbing and voice acting, which is honestly quite interesting : )

It's also very sweet. The romance is romancing, and there's a lot of... 'chemistry' going on. I think it's cute, but also a little pointless. It's just cute and cute and cute and then cute again. It gets pretty monotonous and repetitive for me, but I still watched the whole thing. You do have laughs and giggles and whatever else from this drama, and I think it's a fun watch while you're doing it. You don't get a lot out of it though (I think that's the intention, to be honest).

There is no plot. Note that. If you like complex, intricate plots, this is not where to go. But if you want to cleanse your palate after one of those hyper-intense plots, this may help you. It is a little long for how much it talks about though... 10 episodes honestly could've done it for me.

Finally, it did raise a couple of questions for me even as it killed my brain (brain-rot sweetness warning):
Do people really just start liking each other because of the other persons voice?
How do you really understand another person if... neither of you talk to each other?
Why am I never seeing dubbing conventions, etc., in real life? It'd be interesting to see one....

While this drama is pretty plotless, I think it is INOFFENSIVE. You couldn't really go wrong with it, even if you don't go right!

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Beautiful music, incredible food, and a sweet love story

If you love easygoing relationships with lots of romantic moments then this drama is perfect. If you're looking for exciting drama this probably isn't the one for you, but you could give it a try.

The amount of music was such a nice addition to the drama and I honestly loved watching him cook everything even though that likely contributed to such a long series. However, I enjoyed every episode and getting to see more sweet moments with the leads and also the activities of the dubbing studio.

Their relationship was so cute to watch and it felt like we got to watch them fall in love and spend time together. What I love so much about this drama is that the relationship develops so naturally and realistically. Neither one of them is overbearing or irrational and they actually love and respect each other and show it too. Their personalities worked so well together and stayed consistent throughout, Mo Qing Cheng was calm and caring and Gu Sheng was kind and shy but a reasonable amount.

I did like seeing the side character stories but there wasn't that much going on compared to some other dramas. However, I like that it focused mainly on the two leads but the story varied so it didn't feel boring despite the lack of drama.

I would definitely recommend watching this drama for a sweet relaxing time if you're wanting a break from love rivals, miscommunications, and random plot twists (not that I don't love drama but this was nice to watch).

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Light and fluffy drama

This drama is perfect for those looking for a light drama with no miscommunications! It’s not a complex story, and from time to time it went beyond fluffy to cringey, but overall it was a pleasant show to casually watch. If you’re looking for a thrilling and captivating story, this is not it. But if you’re looking to take a breather from frustrating plots and couples who don’t communicate, this definitely fits the bill.

*a very light spoiler of a minor issue below*




Towards the end, I did get frustrated with how he seemed to make big decisions for her, but this really only affected the last episode or 2.

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A very slow drama, perfect if you want to see softness and nothing more

This drama is soft, cute, and slow may be a little bit too slow for me.
The love story is beautiful, and I have loved the discovery of the universe of voice songs actors. Cherry on the cake: wonderful songs all along the serie.
But my rate is only 7 because, at the end, it becomes too boring for me. I have watched only 26 episodes, and then I have jumped to the last one: We follow the love story of the main leads, and it is very romantic but nothing happened outside of this story. Of course, this is not the type of drama where you expect vilains or plot twists, but here this is too much for me..I would expect that something happens.
Besides, I prefer watching the leads falling in love, and in this story, they fall in love at the first sight, and almost before that.. I don't find it very interesting.
I advice this for all people who need softness and love, but nothing more.

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Nonesense

I call this a drama of nothing!! Nothing happens really except a creepy romance between a much older man and a college student. He is apparently a surgents who has time to be a voice actors as well! They love each other voice and then they meet eat, listen to voices and music, 24/7 going out in their happy world where nothing goes wrong.. It felt like an Mv of a dad taking his daughter out to try diffrent food everyday. Fl is the shy naive, never been in a relationship kind of girl so ml was patient with her so very slow burn. Honestly I don't find this endearing why are you after an unexperienced young girl in the first place. Feels like grooming!! That's pretty much everything that happens a bunch of nothing

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Cute drama that fill you with butterflies

I watch this bc of Tan Jian Ci. Become a fan of him after lost you forever and under the skin. I expected not much from this drama since it seemed a too light romance comedy. I was worry it will bored me.
But turned out i love this so much. It is based on novel and it is executed so damn well.
I know the main lead characters are out of the world, too perfect to be true, but hey just enjoyed it. We need to create the world with that positivity.
Tan jian ci nailed the character of Qiang Qing Ci aka Dr Mo very well. He is introverted, well manner, he know what he want and go for it, which i really love. He is so cute yet hot in here, absolutely one of the good kisser in cdrama.
Zhou ye is suprisingly good, can potrayed Sheng2 character , even better than the novel.
They have good chemistry. Their encounters always made me giggle bc it is that sweet and adorable, remind me of old times. Their kisses also very good. From cute then hot.
The other supporting roles are all great too. I love their friendship, so believable.
Some people found it slow but i don't think so. Bc i always enjoyed each eps and felt sad it is over now .
Watching this drama give me butterflies and happy feeling, a very healing and relaxing drama. Thx to the director and krus for doing a great job.
By this time, i already rewatch it 3 times. Gosh, this is my healing drama.

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Just cute and happy!

I love this drama so much it truly gave me so much happiness, the main leads were so adorable and I think what's so great about this drama is it's just happy there's no drama no breakup it's just lovely and sweet. However, as much as I adored this drama the one problem I have is the ending, he bought an apartment for the two of them BUT WE NEVER GOT TO SEE IT NOR DID WE SEE THEM GET MARRIED, people were saying that 33 episodes is a lot of episodes for a drama that is fast pace but if anything it was rushed, and yes i usually want more after watching a great drama but this isn't a case of wow i love this drama so much i want to watch them get married to have children and die (while i would for that too) it just felt like something was missing like.

Like I love them so much but I'm just so disappointed (so disappointed I cried at the end) with the ending but I do not regret watching this one bit.

But at least I have the OSTs to listen to they had such good music in this drama and it just makes it extra beautiful!!

(also I'm sad the drama didn't have any variety show promotions like I know they went on a show together before and it was in Gulin too omg this was fate, but obviously, they weren't as close as they are now)

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healing romance drama where characters got depth

Love Me, Love My Voice (2023) - 9/10 cdrama

This drama is healing, cute and naive romance story with alot cooking, traveling, singing and friendship.

No beef, no triangle, no big plot. And most characters are quite temperamental with unique charisma I loved almosst all of them.

Whole drama is more like travelling through life with band of best friends and your lover.
It portraits life which probably everyone crave for and seems reachable and at same time so far away. With one word ... Idyllic

cons - :no story: here means that whole drama can be boring for some which seeks action. This drama really just slowly shows main leads and their friends slice of life.

plot - FL is university student and quite talented song composer. She is fan of ML who is well known voice actor. One day ML visits her :public chat room: and talks to her for little. Shortly after it ML and FL ends up work together on project which will connect their lives.

genre - slice of life, romance, friends, cooking, singing

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