To Ship Someone

Optimism falls in love with Pessimism

Story
In comes FL, Xiao Xi, who despite her difficulties and struggles in life and work, she always holds a positive view in living her life. She works in a company that purchased IP from web novelist and send them in film production. FL has been a fan to a web novel series written by Ji Shu. She is in love with Ji Shu’s novel CP and wanted to get company to purchased his IP. Hence FL meet ML. Ji Shu is the opposite, due to misfortunes of his family and blames himself for the death of unborn sister, he became aloof and pessimistic about life, relationship and love. And after encountering a betrayal from love and friend in University. He became more withdrawn and devoted to his novel writing and used it for his own therapeutic healing, hoping that he wrote his story out, he can heal and move on.
While I mentioned because of their work FL and ML met, fell in love and ultimately through various trials and situations involving life threatening events, they have an happy ending. The story involves FL trying to use love initially to make ML sell his IP. H the fantasy element is that while she was upset with how ML changes her sweet CP characters to a sad ending, she started to make comments on his site, but miraculously suck into the web novel as a character and was able to change ML’s novel CP through her involvement in his web novel world. Subsequently ML also got suck in too and fell in love with FL through their encounters. Simply put it that her positivity changed him and he learnt to love someone whole heartedly.

Pros and Cons
The story’s premises were refreshing and realistic about fanatic fans chasing novel CP and wants writer to gave them a happy ending. Characters entering web novel is not new storyline, this drama didn’t spend much time explaining how and why it happened. It just follow on the story of the characters and their development.
It’s definitely a low budget production as the unfitting clothes, poor styling to bad lighting and outdated fashion is quite obvious from main lead to supporting casts. I wish they have done more justice to ML’s charming appearance. FL is also pretty but here, they may have purposely increase her ugliness for the character. In later part, one can see her dress sense change slightly after the CP got together. The dress sense for all the cast just seems cheap and poorly done.

The romance is a bit cliche at some parts but acceptable with comedy, the story is straightforward. The FL’s character is a little over the top to sometimes being irritable, annoying and draggy. However FL is silly but yet adorable at moments. ML acts well here being melancholic and aloof, and taking a process of change. The antagonist is also conveniently planted with not much depth, and I couldn’t understand the hatred he has for ML, if it’s spin off from jealousy, it’s too convenient plot. At some point one may wonder how come the antagonist has so much power to control internet and their fate in the internet world.
The supporting casts are good. The side story involving the novel CP is interesting and their changes reflected the writer’s perspective, but I wasn’t that invested in them. It’s acceptable to me that this story wants to show how lack of love or trauma can shape and change one’s perspectives. I would wish there are more depth to the characters. The comedy is fun to watch. As a ROM-Com, with good amount of tension and good effort of set up of a cohere story and low budget, I thought this is relatively a good drama and definitely worth a re-watch for the CP’s sweetness.
I enjoyed the journey watching the development of main CP, although the ending was conveniently wrapped up with happy ending and then again, one need not think too much on watching this drama.

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Fun drama to binge during free time

Really entertaining to watch! The HE BE story interfering plot is pretty new to watch, and the story is really relatable for drama fans. The FL and supporting characters really embody the joys and struggles of CP fans rooting for their favorite couples. The FL's acting is pretty good. There isn't any dull moment to her life and she plays the part well. ML's acting is decent too, although his character has a pessimistic outlook on life, making him appear more solemn at times. Other than that, the scenes were pretty good, especially as the main leads' relationship progressed. The ML and FL have quite a good CP as well. There are a couple of cute moments throughout the drama.
The trailer makes the drama seem very suspense based, but there is still a lot of comedy in this show for those who enjoy a sweet drama. The actresses for Ye Xining and Ji Fei were really great too!
The only downside of this drama is that a few parts of the plot could be written better and Yu Le's character was a bit bland. The actor seemed overly sad in some scenes which kind of made his character a bit dislikeable at times. Other than that, Yu Le's character was decent.
Overall, this show is a good drama to watch if you have some spare time to burn. (Also great for CP fans who want to see some funny, sweet and shocking moments as well.)

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Imagine you're being teleported into AO3...

This drama itself is like a self-insert fanfiction, which also, tells a cp fan who self-insterted herself to someone's story, but only as the cupid for the main characters. I found this story interesting because the FL only thinks about her favorite cp's story. It was kinda funny because I, too, would love to get involved with my favorite ship's love affair lol. Not only she is able to ship her fav cp with her own eyes, she also gets the man aka the writer to be her lover. Wonderful story isn't it?

However, there's more than traveling between two worlds. There are revenge, jealousy, and a suspenseful actions squeezed in this rom-com sci-fi drama. They packed this drama very well although the writing was kinda messy. Still, enjoyed the drama till very end. What's saving the drama is the main leads' chemistry! They didn't take a long time to realize each other's feelings, and they were very protective with each other. There was a slight misunderstanding before the ending, but it was solved rather quickly so you wouldn't get too frustrated. But there was a certain part that would make you rip your hair because Ji Shu (the male lead) couldn't reveal his identity (this part is so funny because I could see his frustration).

Overall, this drama helped me going through boring days. Although it wasn't perfect, it was nice to know about Ji Shu and Song Yangqi's story!

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It was cute one time watch

As a reader, I love the concept of the story. Everything was kinda okay, nothing stood out. The characters were okay, sometimes fun to watch, but not really memorable.

The supporting characters didn't have much depth and therefore it was difficult to take them seriously or remember them when they were out of focus. What's more, they even tried to pull off the, "I need to protect you so i'll break up with you" trope. It is just tasteless trope that I don't care about. If you don't trust your partner enough to come up with a plan and work together, why are you even together? You make a patsy out of your partner and then later expect them to forgive and forget.

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Fun Fanfic Ride

This series deserved more attention. I started watching this series without having a clue and I was glued to the end. The concept does reminds me of W : Two World and I may be bold enough to say that it surpasses my expectations beyond my wildest dreams. I was hooked by how the story unfold. It was fresh, manic, silly, unpredictable and I was pleasantly charmed by most of the characters.

I gotta confess that this series is the only cdrama that I fail to fast forward coz I don't want to miss out on anything.

Story
Omg where do I begin. It started out pretty simple about an optimistic girl who wants to secure her favourite web-novel copyright for her company. Then it got supernaturally transform into a parallel-cyber-world-fanfic fiasco. I was pleasantly surprised; left, right , top and bottom with the direction of our main characters, especially Yan Qi. Her nonsensical approach could be irritating to some but I was laughing hard all throughout her shenanigans in order to achieve her goal in shipping her OTP couple. You'll get to see her pretty straightforward-strong-head-on attempts of manoeuvring her bold moves of thwarting any threats that will harm her OTP couple. It's hilarious. Then the story took a dramatic turn of bringing the original author, Ji Shu into her fanfic-world, making the dynamic and the outcome of the story getting more complicated, hilariously interesting and unpredictable. Added with Ji Shu's unexpected ability to hear Yan Qi's inner thoughts making it more interestingly fun, fueling the contradictions and tug of war between them; Yan Qi's goal of bringing her OTP couple together versus Ji Shu's original plot to break them apart.

There are many cliches in this drama such as, memory loss, accidents, arranged marriage, forbidden relationship, revenge, unrequited love, fake-dating, to name a few; but they are presented in a refreshing manner. You'll never expected the twist in those few settings and I was laughing hard on the comedy aspects of its outcome. You'll never guess to see how a character got screwed in their own set of trap. But what I love the most about this story are the multi-relationships that was developed in the fan-fic world which are so lovable and cute; especially between Yan Qi, Ji Shu and Ji Fei. I really love their dynamics as siblings/ sister-in-law.

I thought I was dealing with one manic fan who ship her couple. Never thought I could see an office full of shippers and a fiancé who ships her rival to succeed. This is a true embodiment of what it means to ship someone. Kudos to the writer.

Cast
Yan Qi/ Xiao Qi is awesomely being portrayed brilliantly. Although some may say that she is being annoying, I just have to disagree coz Xiao Qi's approach of being boldly silly in her fanfic world shows her quick-thinking-wit to ensure her OTP couple will sail smoothly into the sunset. She didn't care if she looks silly. It's her fan-fic, so she is free to do whatever she likes; breaking all the rules. Its consistent with Yan Qi's optimistic vibe back in the real world throughout the show. Her strength is her optimism and her weakness lies in her fear of being alone; abandonment issue. Its refreshing to see that she can meddle in a pretty head-on approach to clear out any misunderstanding between her OTP couple. Something that often in any normal drama will drag on idk like forever.

Ji Shu is awkwardly aloof and I was convinced on his approach of being indifferent. His gradual change also being portrayed marvelously as the story unfold. We could see his affection towards Yan Qi is genuinely being build up naturally and doesn't feel forced. He needed her silliness to push and break his wall that he created to guard himself. His mental health issues was being presented quite subtly and how he overcome his illness is reasonably shown as part of his journey to be a better version of himself.

Other Casts :
Real world
Yan Qi's BF - Quirky and funny.
Ji Shu's BF - Funny and cute.
The office colleagues - Convincingly interesting.

Fan-fic world
Yu Le & Xining - Pretty mediocre.
Ji Shu's family - Awesome especially Ji Fei. Really adore her cuteness.
The office colleagues - Awesomely funny.

Music
Pretty decent.

Do I want to watch it again?
Yes, definitely re-watchable.

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Interesting drama despite its flaws.

I really made an effort to watch this series because I like the 2 leads (whom I didn't know before, but who are endearing) and the great reviews. The isekai plot inspires me well in general.

However, I had a hard time following through for the first 7-8 episodes. Why?

Ok, the budget is rather low and does not allow great effects.
BUT ABOVE ALL:
- the story is confusing, poorly written
- the characters are not coherent
- the twists arrive without preparation, in an artificial way.

However, from episode 10 (i don't remember precisely) when we got out of the fanfiction part, the series becomes better constructed and more addictive. The flaws fade and the suspense takes over.
The confusion returns in the last 2 episodes, alas! OK, we have an Happy Eending but the process remains more or less unexplained or hasty.
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Je me suis efforcée de regarder cette série parce que j'aime bien les 2 leads (que je ne connaissais pas, mais qui sont attachants) et que les critiques sont élogieuses. Le plot isekai m'inspire bien en général.

J'ai cependant eu du mal à poursuivre pendant les 7-8 premiers épisodes. Pourquoi ?
Ok, le budget est plutôt bas et ne permet pas de grands effets.
MAIS SURTOUT :
- l'histoire est confuse, mal écrite
- les personnages ne sont pas cohérents
- les twists arrivent sans préparation, de façon artificielle.

Cependant, à partir de l'épisode 10 +/-, quand on est sortis de la partie fanfiction, la série devient mieux construite et plus addictive. Les défauts s'estompent et le suspense prend le dessus.
La confusion revient dans les 2 derniers épisodes, hélas ! OK, on a la HE mais le déroulement reste plus ou moins inexpliqué ou hâtif.

Drama intéressant malgré ses défauts.

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amazing

I liked it very much...the actor is Amzaing and actress too I m in love with them and the actor main lead...story is amazing!! I wjust finished I will rematch agn!!🥰🥰🤭👍🏻👌🏻It's a gr8 drama to watch I have watched and liked it a lot the story and production and acting is superb!! and their romcom the main couple is like what to say 🤌🏻💖...Their relationship is the one 8 liked and fell in love with them and it's imagination friction world too!! I would be like I m falling for their one and only love in both real and friction world is like not to be judged...The way he cares and loves her ahead...and also the girl is very optimistic and lovely and finny they are good match..I hope they make another drama like together as mainleadss suits well...Zhu zhentonga nd lu yu Xiao are amazing and her crying acting is superb and he falling for it is more 💖...Love them the Shuqi cuouple❤😍

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Solid Story and Pretty Good Acting....

This was a solid 7 in my opinion. It was just enough of a storyline to keep me interested.

My likes:

1. The ML was my favorite character in the story. He showed character growth as the drama progressed and I found him cute once he loosened up from his stoic personality at the beginning of the drama.

2. I personally like the story inside a story plot. It gave it a nice touch and almost like you were watching two different dramas within one.

My dislikes:

1. The FL was pretty and spunky, but her impulsiveness to constantly act on her own made me feel unnerved. However, I feel this was a problem with the writers and no fault of the actual actress.

2. The ending felt like it fell flat for me and didn't live up to my expectations. Despite, having a happy ending, I feel they could have given us a bit more closure when it came to the main couple. (However, this is just my personal preference.) 😉

Overall, it was nice, so give it a watch!

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Underrated Rom Com

Haters turned into lovers
well paced dramas
some unique scenes ,
made me laugh and entertained
decent watch if its in ur list
didn’t make me SCREAM but it was nevertheless still a good drama that made me smile uncontrollably from time to time hehe

ML is cold on the outside but warm on the inside
he had some past trauma that made him feel love and relationships won’t

it was nice to see ML slowly open up and heal from his trauma through the interactions with FL

i really liked how you can slowly see ML falling for FL through the initial eps
e.g becoming more protective ( safety wise ) of FL because she can be quite clumsy and unaware of her surroundings hehe

FL is also SOSOPRETTY.. i can’t stop staring at her
protrays the character quite well
the crying scenes were sometimes questionable tho
but still a DECENT ACTOR nonetheless

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