Somthing is missing
I really wanted to enjoy this drama, but it ended up feeling disappointing. Even though it only had 25 episodes, it felt much longer because the pacing dragged a lot. I skipped through many scenes because the story wasn’t engaging enough to keep my attention.The actors did a decent job, and the chemistry between the leads was there—but the romance itself felt strangely empty. They had moments where you could feel potential, but the drama never really gave that emotional or touching payoff. Something always felt missing, especially in scenes that were supposed to feel romantic or meaningful.
I actually liked the second couple more, but even their story felt underdeveloped. They had potential too, and I wish they had been given more romantic scenes and a stronger ending. Instead, it felt like their storyline was wrapped up too quickly with a simple “let’s start over,” and that was it.
The last episode especially felt off. The surprise proposal sounded like it would be emotional and memorable, but the execution felt rushed and didn’t leave much impact. After all the dragging in earlier episodes, the ending suddenly moved too fast.
Overall, it wasn’t terrible—the acting was okay and there were some good moments—but the pacing, lack of emotional depth, and weak romantic payoff made it feel like a waste of time for me. I finished it hoping for a satisfying ending, but it never fully delivered
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cute light hearted youth romance
This drama was so cute!!! I thought from the beginning that it may have some heartbreaking story line considering the heavy start but it wasn’t that at all. the acting was great, the story progressed nicely. there was some of that annoying misunderstanding due to not communicating but it wasn’t enough to bother me. the secondary couples romance did not interest me at all and I wish there was more development in the BL side plot but I was obsessed with how adorable the main couple was so was all good. just a easy sweet romanceWas this review helpful to you?
Teenagers may like it
The story about school's students ,. A girl who had a happy family but a tragedy happened and their happiness went somewhere . She met a boy ,with the boy that tragedy is connected . At starting it had shown that she tried to reach him because she liked him but story is something else.This way the story had started , story of school's friend pursuing different field and achieved their goal .
Nothing is new in the story . Such type of story I had already watched .
I watched the full story .
It give an example of how are the perfect couple to be.
Teenagers who like love story will like this story too.
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OVERRATED
Okay so i watched this show very late and completed it in just 2 days bec i mostly skipped through everything.This show is way overrated. It wasn't fun to watch at all.
Definitely the actors did an amazing job but the plot was lacking in every way.
Nothing unique nothing extraordinary just the typical childish cdrama plot of gradually falling in love and fulfilling your dreams alongside your friends.
The 2nd male lead character seemed better than the lead character which made things worse.
AND the 2 side character couple was so toxic so annoying to watch. They could've been such a cute couple but the writers made them a toxic one.
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Cute Highschool Love Story; overused concept but nice acting and not very draggy
Okay, so the start of this show was pretty confusing and also put me off just because of how forceful the FL came across. However, it was her impactful acting that actually led me to believe that there is some catch involving her brother right from the beginning.But the FL's character had such major redemption that I can't even begin to explain. I'm talking solely about her character and not the plot overall. The plot is nothing new tbh, just your average high school Chinese drama with a couple of couples including the support roles. I love how the FL grows to value and respect herself. I love how she does not back away from her friendship with the SML just because of his feelings, they grow as friends together and support one another. I have really liked her growth.
It is quite an easy and enjoyable watch. No unnecessary drama, a few cliches are there but they are not stretched which makes it easy to watch instead of the need to go on a skipping spree. The acting is quite well done by everyone. The music is quite average but not bad.
All in all it's worth a one-time watch. It's a cute story between two childhood sweethearts and very heartwarming to watch. Nothing spectacular or over and above but interesting and cute nonetheless.
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I regret watching..
From an adult's perspective this drama is very weak. There are lots of dashingly beautiful people on the screen & the cinematography is decent, but everything else is from mediocre to straight up bad.The show follows the frustrating formula of 15 episodes of high school slice of life where everyone is "friends" followed by a -n awful- transition phase & then university / adult dating in the final 5. While I don't like this formula, I have seen some objectively great dramas based on it. So why is this so much worse? Well for starters the acting is on a very low level, with very little emotional impact beyond some occasional cutesy fluff. 80% of this show is not romance, but that 80% is surprisingly boring most of the time, though the startup related plotline in the final episodes is way worse than boring & it could not have been any less unoriginal. (develop a new kind of fitness bracelet, heavily woo a hermit expert to help you along etc..)
The romance itself is sub par too. It's just difficult to feel the immersion, I'm really not sold on any of it.
The love triangle is not the worst, but it's present for quite a while & all the "let's be friends" talk on the main couple's side made it oh so much worse.
The show has some jarringly blatant social engineering / propaganda messaging. For example there is that scene when the crew talks about what an idol is to them or when ML is repeatedly saying that everyone should follow their on pace, doing that completely out of context, essentially disregarding FL's top level ability & the -oh so dumb & super common- outside factors that led to her having to repeat the final year.
Don't waste your time, compared to I don't know `A Love So Beautiful ` this is not worth mentioning. Yes, censorship limits heavily what a high school slide of life cdrama can be, but here the writers did not even try to thread those limits..
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this drama is worth watching
i loved this drama and it has the super story and i loved the main casts and it shows friendship ,love etc this drama is with mixed emotions i loved it it is worth watching ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️and it has the cute misunderstanding and cute Tom and Jerry friend ship and it have the hate to love and it has not second lead syndrome but sometimes you can feel it ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍Qin kai ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️Was this review helpful to you?
Wonderful drama!
I loved this drama! The acting was so since and I could feel myself kicking my feet whenever there was a cute or sincere moment. Not only is the acting impressive (especially for 2 not-very-know actors), but the plot was wonderful. Both leads have a purpose in life besides their love life, Lin Xi is trying to become a doctor so she can prevent what happened to her brother and Ji Jun Xing wants to major in CS since he has a passion for the subject. I'll admit, the beginning (1st episode) is a little awkward and I got 2nd hand embarrassed for Lin Xi, however, as the episode progressed I could myself falling in love with their dynamic. If you're reading this and want to know what kind of relationship this is before watching it; it's like "She fell first but in the friend way and he fell WAYYYYY harder." It's refreshing to have an FL who has goals and is smart (top of the class smart) and who is not only academically smart but also has a sharp mind and knows how to read the room (fox and bunny ((iykyk)). She is also a social butterfly who was quickly able to adapt to her new surroundings, unlike the ML who is more introverted, he still has goals and ambitions, but he just "has no need for friends cause he all cool and stuff" which is not true because they ending forming the cutest friend-group/study group. I simply love this drama because it's not ALL romance, sure obliviously it's a romance drama for a reason, but romance is not the only form of entertainment. Both characters can strive on their own and can become successful, they are driven and have goals they will go past their limits to obtain. They have wonderful backstories that explain their emotions. If you're looking for a break from all the lovey-dovey, super cute FL (not that Lin Xi isn't cute, I love watching her at work), and a more smart-rule-the-world-future-president couple then this is the drama for you!Was this review helpful to you?
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Worth to watch
For me, it is one of the best opening drama in 2023. The storyline, the acting, and the cast, are perfect to me. Both of main lead, are smart, and for the female lead, she is strong and not depending to others. This drama also shows the true friendship, helping each other (in term of exam, project, etc) and also, they don't want their friend to feel hurt (for the concert scene). Besides, the opening and ending song, they are really good, especially the ending song. Recommended for those who like light, romance, friendship, and youth drama.Was this review helpful to you?
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It’s great drama!
I really liked this drama! The plot twist, the acting… They were perfect! Although I didn’t hear much music, it still doesn’t change the fact that this is great! FL and ML executed their roles really well, support roles too! They broke up TWICE! Made me really sad but they got back together! The amount of times MianMian and XieAng broke up idk how many times… Made it really fun somehow… Ji JunXing replacing XieAng to meet MianMian and LinXi replacing MianMian to meet XieAng, Ji JunXing and LinXi almost got into a fight and destroyed their relationship. Highly recommended!Was this review helpful to you?
You can feel the love in his eyes
The Time and Him Are Just Right is a truly heartwarming C-drama that feels like a slice of real life. The actors have fully embraced their roles, delivering performances that are natural and sincere. Everything in the show is well thought out — the pacing is calm and steady, without any unnecessary rush.The main leads are authentic and charming, and their chemistry feels genuine. Together, they create a light, refreshing atmosphere that makes the series easy and pleasant to watch. There isn’t much angst; instead, it focuses on a pure friendship and a tender, beautiful love story between young people.
This is the kind of drama that keeps you watching without wanting to skip a single scene. It’s unpredictable in a delightful way and leaves you with a smile. A truly beautiful and feel-good story about love and youth.
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Sweet drama
This is the second time I’ve watched this drama and it didn’t disappoint me at all. I loved the story line, the acting, the chemistry between the ML and FL and the sound tracks subtly helped too. The ending is very satisfying too because it was not rushed.I rarely rewatch dramas and movies but maybe someday I will watch this again ☺️.
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