Only Wang An Yu acts like he is passionately in love
PLOT +/- "Forever Love": Two high school students fall in love during the break before university, but they break up because the ML leaves to continue his studies abroad.They meet again later, enrolled in the same university.
The only good points of this series:
+++ ( ღ’ᴗ’ღ ) Wang An Yu ( ღ’ᴗ’ღ ) is a phenomenal actor who carries the entire show on his shoulders.
+++ Good OSTs
+++ Very good veteran actors.
BUT
### Liu Hao Cun as FL. She's a good actress, pretty, but (I know it's in character, but) inexpressive!! Also, she shouldn't accept a romance drama because even when faced with a handsome, sexy, and in love Wang An Yu, she doesn't convey any real emotion! How could the director hire her for a series called "Be Passionately in Love" ("no kissing scenes contract" even for a romantic series)??? (ꐦ ಠ皿ಠ ) )
### The FL character is very poorly written, selfish, rude, and annoying. The All Green Flag ML deserves better [every one wonders what he sees in her].
### Why in C-dramas, 90% of best friends are stupid, clumsy, and blunderers? This recurring character is annoying.
### Overall, the storyline isn't coherent. Neither is the character development. In short, this story is very poorly written.
=> Only watch if you're a fan of Wang An Yu, otherwise you won't be able to stand it :)
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Only Wang An Yu here, acts as he is passionately in love
PLOT +/- "Forever love" : 2 lycéens tombent amoureux pdt les vacances avt l'université, mais ils se séparent car le ML part poursuivre ses études à l'étranger.
Ils se retrouvent cpdt + tard, inscrits ds la mm université.
Seuls bons points de cette série :
+++ ( ღ’ᴗ’ღ ) Wang An Yu ( ღ’ᴗ’ღ ) acteur phénoménal qui porte tout le show sur ses épaules.
+++ Bons OSTs
+++ De très bons acteurs vétérans.
MAIS
### Liu Hao Cun en FL. C'est une bonne actrice, jolie, mais (je sais que c'est dans le personnage, mais) inexpressive !! De plus, elle ne devrait pas accepter de romance drama car mm face à un Wang An Yu handsome, sexy, amoureux, elle ne transmet aucune réelle émotion ! Comment le réalisateur a-t-il pu l'engager pour une série intitulée "Be passionately in love " ("no kiss contract" even for a romantic series) ??? (ꐦ ಠ皿ಠ ) )
### Le personnage de la FL est très mal écrit, égoïste, rude, agaçant. Le All Green Flag de ML mérite mieux [on se demande ce qu'il lui trouve].
### Pourquoi dans les C Dramas, 90% des best friends sont stupides, maladroits, gaffeurs ? Ce personnage récurrent est agaçant.
### D'une manière générale, la storyline n'est pas cohérente. L'évolution des personnages non plus. Bref, cette story est très mal écrite.
=> A ne regarder que si vous êtes fan de Wang An Yu, sinon vous ne pourrez pas le supporter :)
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Wanted to Like the Drama More
I originally picked out this drama for Wang Anyu as I really liked him in Romance in the Alley. However, after a few episodes, I ended up dropping it. I picked it up again when I decided I wanted to try to continue practicing my Chinese and thought that this would be an easy watch to keep in the background and just get used to listening to them speak.This drama was very surface-level, and despite certain tensions / issues that the characters had to deal with, all the problems seemed to be resolved fairly quickly and easily (or perhaps just left unresolved and not dealt with properly). The middle episodes didn't seem to provide much in terms of development, and I really struggled to get through them. I don't really think things started getting all that interesting again until the last three episodes and then it just kind of came to an end.
I've read many reviews about issues with the fact that Liu Haocun doesn't really do kissing scenes. I don't personally find fault with that as not every drama needs that but this drama did end up coming off as more of a slice of life, coming of age drama than a romance drama with a name that seems to highlight the passion between the two leads. It did leave the drama feeling much more cutesy than passionate, which is fine if that was the intention of the drama. However, for much of the drama, it didn't even feel like FL even liked ML.
Again, I have no background on what this drama was adapted on but just based purely on entertainment value, I was left wishing for more.
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Enviable Relationships, Good Chemistry
Summary >>This drama takes some time with its scrupulous, mindful characters. You will have to be patient with these often-times customary and habitual activities. However, the execution definitely stands apart from many other dramas. This drama screams about beauty in simplicity. All kinds of relationships, be it young lovers or familial consideration are very well presented in this work.
CHARACTERS >>
Xu Zhi: She is the charming, single, desirable, but disengaged girl. Our FL surely likes to compete doesn't matter if you're her boyfriend. However, she remains indifferent and is unable to read the emotions of people around her. Sometimes she is so objective and straightforward with her words that you are better off with a bitter medicine. Things start to change when she realizes she has feelings for the talented, responsible and mature Chen Lu Zhou
Chen Lu Zhou: The humble and unbeknownst topper from the No.1 high school in town. He tries to continue his life on the pre-decided path laid by his parents, only to encounter a smart and beautiful Xu Zhi. His relationship with his family may appear tumultous on the surface but is actually caring and well-wishing. His relationship with his mother doesn't appear to be good but both care about each other deeply.
Zhu Yang Qi: He is the friend naturally suited to partner with someone like CLZ. He doesn't hide any emotions... not for long at least. He is trying to heat up what would be the perfect pork and sauce that would refuse to be mixed. He along with his new bestie, makes things lively and excitable.
Cai Ying Ying: If you found her more attractive than Xu Zhi you won't be the only one in the room. Cai Ying Ying is the cute, encouraging best friend everyone would love to have, boys and girls alike.
The two dad-daughter pairs show contrasting but caring and meaningful relationships. The two doctor dads are very proud of their daughters. The healthy yet unrestrictive approach of Dr. Xu's parenting towards Xu Zhi is really satisfying to watch. The scenes where all four of these are present are very cheerful.
The anticipation of the two leads towards one another is quite natural to understand the other without even talking since both of them are very smart people. While, on the other hand, Zhu Yang Qi and Cai Ying Ying don't quite understand when they start liking each other when most of their actions are to bring their best friends together. Both of them are easy-going, fun-loving and good-natured individuals that are ignorant of each other's feelings.
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It starts to be bad around episode 15
I like the story for the most part. The acting by the main lead actor was really good. It is really bizarre about the romance scene and the word passionate in this movie. Definitely did not add up together. I felt zero passion in this movie and did not want to root for the characters.. I'm not discussing the fact that there was no kissing scenes which was not really that important to begin with because there was no passion to be felt !! I forced myself to finish the last two episode and actually skip the romantic scenes. You know a movie is not that great when you have to skip romantic scenes to get through with them. The end of the movie seem like fillers. Honestly would skip this movie. Probably should have stopped watching it after episode 15. The female lead had some drama with her deceased mother that I could not follow well. It wasn't a significant portion of the movie. Besides that, she wanted to be an architect like her mother. At the end it seemed kind of sloppy that they kind of tried to resolve that on the last episode. I also felt that the tension between the male lead and his father was not resolved either and was brushed aside. Definitely a 5 out of 10 movie.Was this review helpful to you?
Good drama！
It’s very watchable and a good pick if you’re in the mood for a warm, feel‑good modern romance. It might not redefine the genre, but it does what it sets out to do: deliver a heartfelt love story with youthful energy and style.Be Passionately in Love brings together two charismatic leads, a familiar but effective romantic journey, and a polished production. If you’re looking for a series that is light‐hearted but still emotionally satisfying, this is a good choice.
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Overall it's quite cute and easy to watch.
I honestly had no intention of watching this drama at first, but the number of people calling it a disappointment made me curious 💀.Surprisingly, it turned out to be quite cute! It’s the kind of show that works perfectly as background noise while you're doing other things, but I actually found myself getting invested in the story. I really enjoyed the OST; even though it was played often, I didn’t mind because it was genuinely nice.
The visuals were decent enough, but the overall experience could’ve been improved with better direction and editing.
I really liked the first couple, they were adorable together. From their first meeting and small misunderstandings to the romance, the breakup letter, and the sweet university moments… their journey felt warm and comforting. And their hugs were so soft.
I get why some people were disappointed by the lack of a kiss, but personally, I didn’t have an issue with it.
The second couple might’ve been my favorite though! I loved their friendship stage, they had such a playful and affectionate dynamic, and he treated her so well. They were seriously cute.
The friendship among the whole group was another highlight for me. It added a nice layer of warmth to the story overall.
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"There is no real despair in this world, only prisoners of thoughts". -some writer.
But honestly I actually find this show to be of a fine kind where everything just blends in like being fun goofy around each other joking and then acting like a clingy couple at times it felt too beautiful to be true, yet at times I felt the urge inside a person to hold themselves back willingly as well. Most of all the couple has great chemistry and did felt a little distant feeling between them at some points but the main point of the drama was very well expressed. It was really fun to watch tho not the type to keep me at the edge of my chair but worth the time.Was this review helpful to you?
For those who like simple, sweet young love stories
Since there were several negative comments in the chatroom, I decided to write this review to give my different opinion. It’s true that the editor cut scenes that disrupted the script, the dubbing was imperfect, and kisses are hidden. But the criticism to the FL is unwarranted. Her acting was spot on for a character with strongly repressed emotions for many years. Later (also following her script character) she becomes a bit more emotional and her acting is also good.More things that I liked:
• The dialogue is original, not a single cliché
• The main couple has strong chemistry despite the lack of kisses
• The secondary characters are not annoying, and I loved the fathers
• The past stories of some characters were timely revealed
• The OST is beautiful
• And of course Wang An Yu, one of my faves in C-dramas
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No Sparks, No Passion: A Disappointing Adaptation
The title promises a passionate romance, but the drama falls far short of delivering one. The love story is almost nonexistent and feels painfully unrealistic. The female lead’s portrayal lacks any genuine warmth or passion, making it difficult to connect with her feelings for the male lead. Meanwhile, the male lead is the only one truly attempting to convey deep emotion, yet even his efforts can’t fully salvage the one-sided dynamic.Adding to the disappointment, the drama strays from the novel’s more steamy and intimate scenes. With the female lead’s “no kiss” clause, the chemistry between the leads comes across as awkward and unconvincing. Emotional moments rely on stiff hugs rather than genuine connection, leaving the romance feeling hollow and insincere.
Overall, this drama wastes the talents of its cast and misses the chance to tell a truly heartfelt love story. It’s a letdown and not worth the time.
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For teens series
First of all. Congratulations to all, it was a great drama. The story is light, no heavy drama, good for people who want to watch a genre like this. I'm just a little disappointed when it comes to the kissing scenes, i think it's just a camera angle. I thought the leads are underage for not pursuing real kissing scenes. I hope to see the male actor for next modern series with real kissing scenes, i bet his a good kisser.Was this review helpful to you?
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Great series and all but.......
Okay. I will really commend this drama as a very beautiful one, great story and all but I can't believe I have a BUT about it. Okay, first being passionately in love shouldn't be about physical touch or kisses so I really won't blame the actress though that somehow dragged down the tension of the drama for me but then before I judge I should also know there is a reason to all things. Second thing I noticed and don't like after rewatching thrice is that love is supposed to be a mutal thing right, I can do anything for you, you should also be able to do same but why do I feel like the main actor Wang An Yu was made a lovesick, passionate, committed, always ready man to a girl who is very nonchalant and sometimes distant. I feel the female lead (no offense) didn't put much efforts into the relationship as the male lead did. Like it was some kind of disguised one sided thing that I still can't process but that aside this drama is literally a very good drama that I recommend everyone to watch and enjoy cause it's shows us how passionate a love can be between the right people. There are good man out there at least this taught me that lol 😂. Anyways, enjoy the journey of our Shy Boy Chen and Xu Zhi ❤️Was this review helpful to you?
