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?
Those who wants a light romance
I've already give my comments. Hence, I'll just add a little.As the headline says, if you want to watch a light romance and haven't read the novel itself, this should be your picked. I haven't read the novel itself so i cant make a comparison between the two. The flow of how they started to know each other to the beginning of their relationship, it was very good.
I was also expecting the kiss part but I've encountered a comment that the female lead doesn't do kissing scene? so i respect that and didnt expect to have kissing scenes at all. Because for me, my time ive spent watching this chinese drama had not been wasted.
They have a chemistry too. They're a cute couple. There were problems and misunderstandings but there's no red flag.
This is my opinion and how i express my thoughts about this cdrama. Feel free to watch and judge. Thanks!
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more like softly in love, honestly
i was actually into it at first. the story had potential. the FL felt fun and confident at the start, which i really enjoyed.but the second half... kinda lost me. the pacing slowed down, and not much was happening. i had to push myself to finish it, not because it was awful, just because it didn't live up to what the title promised. i felt a lot of things but "being passionately in love" ain't one of them.
wang anyu was definitely a highlight, i really liked his acting and emotional scenes. liu haocun was cute too, maybe not the perfect fit for the role but i still enjoyed her expressions and i'd watch her again... maybe not in a romance tho.
that said, her character was a bit frustrating. i get they were going for confident, but sometimes felt more arrogant or emotionally distant. and those fake kisses weren't of any help.
the ost though? gorgeous. all the songs were amazing and definitely a standout.
overall, not a fave, but not the worst. just a flully drama that started ok but kind of fizzled out.
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The vibe was not there
I'm the type to like a script that is calm, silly, toxic, or sad, but it has to be done in a way that get my attention and to keep my attention going.This drama was calm, but it gave irritating, bland, and just not exciting enough for me.
Everyone's talking about the no kissing thing.
What irritated me the most was the story vibe.
Like it gave nothing. Another drama where the characters just read from their script.
ML was trying but he can't even keep me watching this.
The first meet scene was so irritating? Like the girl listening from a stranger window because she believes the person talking sounds like her mother.
The story start was just so off to me I couldn't vibe with it. Being 9 episodes in and still can't is enough to give up on the drama.
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