Deep Affection Eyes

Deep Affection Eyes ?? — Sweet romance with a molasses-slow start ?

A very touching story… and a slow burn — emphasis on slow 🐢🔥. There were moments I had to fight the urge to either walk away 🚶‍♀️ or hit the fast-forward button ⏩… yet somehow I could not look away because I did not want to miss a single scene.

The ML? Loved him ❤️. His little bursts of jealousy were adorable 🥒💚 (yes, green-eyed vibes). The FL… not my favourite at first 😅, but she bloomed beautifully 🌸 as the story went on. She was never angry at his antics , just that calm, disappointed “you could have told me your pain” look 😔. But she got over it quicker than my Wi-Fi reconnects 📶.

At one point they said “let’s separate” or “divorce” 💔… but nope, it never happened. The ML never misunderstood her, so there was no real break up , just a few sad glances and we moved on.

The pacing started like molasses 🍯 but eventually picked up enough to hook me. My only gripe? The villains got off way too easy 😤… even the mother. Where were the karmic lightning bolts? ⚡ Justice was served lukewarm at best.

The ending was satisfying… but felt a little detached 🪁. Then again, life is not always fireworks 🎆 sometimes it is just quiet reality.

On the brighter side 🌞 — the grandmas were pure gold 🏆, and little Jia Yua? Absolute scene-stealer 👶🦉. An old soul in a tiny body, dishing out wisdom like a mini monk.

Would I watch again? Maybe… but only with snacks ready 🍿 and a finger hovering over the skip button.

I would give Deep Affection Eyes a 7/10 ⭐.

✨ Points gained for touching romance, adorable ML jealousy, blooming FL, wise-beyond-his-years kid, and lovable grandmas.
💔 Points lost for snail-paced start, villains walking away too easily, and an ending that felt a bit emotionally distant.

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Deep Affectionate Eyes – Love After Grief

🔹 Can love help heal wounds that time alone cannot?

📖 Overview
🔹 This is a 26-episode Chinese romance adapted from the novel Shen Qing Yan by Er Dong Tu Zi.
🔹 Zhang Yuxi plays Ye Meng, a woman who comes home after her career falls apart.
🔹 Bi Wenjun is Li Jinyu, a man carrying pain from the past.
🔹 Their story begins when they meet in a small town, and slowly, they bring comfort to each other.

✍️ Storyline & Tone
🔹 The pace is gentle and focuses more on feelings than on big twists.
🔹 I liked how simple moments like talking, sharing, and the conversation in their heads built the leads' bonds
🔹 For me, it felt tender and heartfelt, even when secrets began to surface.

🎭 Cast & Performances
🔹 Zhang Yuxi makes Ye Meng strong yet vulnerable, and I connected with her right away.
🔹 Bi Wenjun gives Jinyu quiet depth, and I felt his pain through the smallest looks.
🔹 Their chemistry grows slowly and naturally, which fits the story.
🔹 The supporting cast added meaningful touches, keeping the story focused around the leads

🎵 OST
🔹 Love That Cannot Be Hidden – Lu Zhuo
🔹 Red Goldfish – Zhang Yuxi
🔹 Black Goldfish – Bi Wenjun
🔹 Go Around in Circles – Liu Lian
🔹 Crazy Love – Chen Jingfei
🔹 Lake – Yang Xizi
🔹 Queen – Cacien & Zhang Xiao An
🔹 You – Xia Heng

🎨 Visuals & Production
🔹 The town setting felt real, like a place you could visit.
🔹 Costumes suited each character naturally.
🔹 I liked how the camera showed both the closeness and the distance between them.

🏆 Final Thoughts
🔹 I gave this drama 10/10 because it touched me deeply.
🔹 For me, it showed how love and patience can heal, even when life has left scars.
⭐ Final Rating: 10/10
💭 As SpillTheDramaTea ☕, this drama felt like tea brewed just right. Calm, rich, and comforting. I will gladly rewatch it.

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A Tender Dance Between Desire and Restraint

A Delicate Study of Gaze, Memory, and the Weight of Unspoken Love: Deep Affection Eyes (深情眼)

Overall Rating: 10/10
Genres: Romance, Melodrama, Psychological, Slice of Life
Themes: Longing, Restraint, Healing, Mutual-but-restrained affection, Emotional realism

📝 Story — 10/10
This isn’t a drama about grand confessions or sweeping gestures. Deep Affection Eyes is about the quiet persistence of feeling — how love can exist not in words, but in the space between them.
It’s a slow unraveling, a study of what happens when connection is sustained through memory, small encounters, and subtle gestures. Every scene breathes; the pauses are intentional, the silences weighted. The story refuses to rush. It lingers, like an unsent letter you keep rereading in your mind.

Beneath the stillness is a push-and-pull rhythm: she reaches for him, he steps back — not from indifference, but from a fear that closeness might hurt her. His restraint is both care and self-imposed limitation, a way of loving while protecting her from the parts of himself that could bring pain.

It’s about how we look at the people we cannot fully have, and how those looks become entire conversations.

🎭 Acting/Cast — 10/10
The leads deliver performances that are almost too intimate to watch. The male lead’s restrained presence carries a quiet gravity — he doesn’t show love, he contains it. Every glance feels like a confession he’ll never voice, yet also a boundary he cannot cross. The female lead meets him with a gaze that’s equal parts tenderness and determination, pushing gently against his restraint while respecting the care within it.

Their chemistry is not explosive — it’s steady, aching, inevitable. The kind that leaves you staring at the screen long after the scene has cut away, wondering what it must be like to live with so much unspoken truth.

Even the supporting cast plays in the same emotional register, each carrying their own hidden ache. No one feels like set dressing — they are part of the quiet chorus that underscores the leads’ delicate dance of advance and retreat.

🎵 Music — 9/10
Minimalistic yet perfectly timed, the OST is woven into the narrative with surgical precision. The score doesn’t just accompany the emotions — it amplifies them. Soft, lingering themes bloom in moments of stolen glances and barely contained tension, while more dramatic motifs rise seamlessly during the rare kisses or emotionally charged confrontations, making them land with twice the impact. In scenes charged with unspoken desire, the music hums like a pulse under the surface, heightening intimacy without ever feeling intrusive.

🔁 Rewatch Value — 10/10
The first viewing is for the story. The second is for the details — the subtle shifts in expression, the hesitation before a touch, the way one character’s breath changes in the presence of another. The drama only grows more potent once you know where it’s heading.

💬 Overall — 10/10
This is not a drama for those who want instant gratification. It’s for those who understand that love, in its quietest form, can be both a refuge and a prison. Deep Affection Eyes doesn’t shout to be heard — it waits for you to listen. And once you do, it stays with you.

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Good chemistry of main roles

What i experienced from watching this drama is, the first 8 episode, the plot is fast, you won't wait for 20 episode for watching CP in relationship. But after that feels a little bit boring which means, it just showed their "okay" love relationship and nothing like thrilling or meaning scenes. But in 12-ish (forgot) the problem start rising and it became fun again to watch. The plus point that i notice in this show is the camera work when it shows some scene, and how FL and ML chemistry in the show after in relationship
Oh! But i really couldn't understand when the CP hurrily want to get married, like it such an impulsive act and you cannot do this irl:)

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Good overall but nothing unique - I still loved it anyway :)

Please bear with me as I have not written many reviews and usually do not manage to watch shows within the same year of release but I hope this helps:

I want to start with a general overview which will include some possible trigger warnings (SPOILERS) so please only read if you don't mind knowing these bits

TW: This drama includes a very graphic depiction of a car accident, mention of sexual assault and child abuse
Happy Ending?: Yes
Redemption: None for the main "villain"
Tropes: This is a Noona romance with the classic misunderstood "bad boy" and many classic misunderstandings and links to the past that could be easily resolved with communication

Cast

I really enjoyed the cast in this drama and thought they all fit their roles well and did a great job. I am quite enjoying seeing more of Zhang Yu Xi and found she had amazing chemistry with everyone. I loved the grandmothers and found their characters written just perfectly for this drama. They all conveyed emotions well and there were several roles providing comic relief amidst the more tragic story lines

Story

The story is nothing new but I really liked that the "villain" of the drama became who she was for fully understandable reasons. it did not feel like it was just a quickly written excuse. And like with many traumatised people who did not receive the help they would have needed, reason and rational thinking does not always apply. I thought this was well portrayed and while quite OTT it followed internal logic and did not seem like a simple add on.

I did struggle a bit with the initial reasons for the FL to want the ML other than "we need them to date for the story" so this part did seem overly forced and rushed but once things settled into the main part of the story it worked well.

Length

I found the episodes were about the right length and while the drama could have been a few episodes shorter it did not feel entirely unnecessary and all worked well.

Ending

I do like my happy endings so I was pleased that the characters followed their paths. I did quite like that the "villain" did not suddenly have a changer of heart and remained consistent with her own character. Some dramas tie things up overly neatly and while it was a little bit like that at least there was no unrealistic sudden insight and permanent character change for her.

Overall I will likely watch it again in a few years and see if i notice things I missed but won't put it into my all time favourites. It is a nice romance for those who love some trauma healing, Noona romances and mild angst

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Beautiful emotional sensual and healing!

"Deep Affection eyes " masterfully weaves a tale of two individuals, each carrying their own emotional burdens, who find solace and connection in an unconventional relationship. The narrative follows a woman who, after leaving her job, returns to her hometown and is drawn to a man haunted by past traumas. Their connection transcends mere attraction, delving into a deep emotional understanding that fosters mutual healing.

The show's strength lies in its portrayal of their interactions. The chemistry between the leads is palpable, expressed through sensual moments and subtle gestures that keep you hooked. The direction pays meticulous attention to detail, capturing every glance and touch, making your stomach flutter.

The female lead shines with her resilience, despite her traumatic past. She is a character who is not afraid to speak her mind, and stands up for herself....Ps I love her wardrobe.

The male lead, though seemingly gloomy and withdrawn due to his past, is revealed to have a warm heart, defying the typical "cold" male lead trope. Supporting characters, like the female lead's vibrant and supportive best friend, a single mother, and the second male lead, who provides comedic relief, add depth and balance to the narrative.

The acting is also amazing.. Zhang Yuxi delivers a performance that feels authentic and compelling, while Bi Wenjun demonstrates significant growth, elevating his portrayal.

The show's focus on emotional depth and the characters' journey towards healing makes it a captivating watch for those who appreciate mature, sensual romance.

For modern C-drama enthusiasts seeking a fresh yet familiar experience, "Deep Affection eyes " is highly recommended.

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Don't Judge a Drama by Its Rating

Deep Affection Eyes is such a hidden gem! I honestly didn’t expect to love it this much, but it completely surprised me in the best way.

The acting is emotional and genuine — you can really feel the pain, love, and growth of the characters. The dialogues are beautiful, not over the top, just perfectly written to touch your heart.

The cinematography and locations are visually calming and fit the storyline so well. Every scene feels warm and meaningful. And the OST? Pure magic! It captures every emotion so beautifully — I've been listening to it nonstop.

This drama deserves way more love than it’s getting. Sometimes, numbers don’t show the real worth of a story.
Highly recommended for anyone who loves slow, emotional, and healing romances. 💙

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Loving Deep Affectionate Eyes.

I don't post about things at all, but I had to jump on the bandwagon and reiterate everything others have said about how truly great this series is. A complete dark horse for me. I hadn't even heard of it or intended to watch it (I usually hate modern cdramas), but was bored and needed to find something on Viki to pass the time. Lo and behold, I have been completely obsessed every since!
Like others have said: it is just so charming and well-written. The chemistry and naturalness of the lead couple is so, so good. They look great together, but play off each other so well. Bi Wen Jun is perfect as the brooding ML. And Zhang Yu Xi is wonderful as the sassy FL who manages to find a way into his heart. From their perfect banter to their more serious moments. All of it is just a treat to watch, and far superior to other modern dramas that get so much hype due to their idol casts.
Then there is the delightful cast of supporting characters. Their unfolding side stories are both touching and humorous, and add so much richness to the whole story. Particular shout-outs to the FL's bff and her precocious son (I love the way he is wiser than all the adults around him!), of course, as well as the bar-owner childhood friend and the ML's grandma, who is a hoot. There are really no characters you wish were not in it.
The small-town setting is also a character in itself. It's not like the usual ones that are so picture-perfect and cosy. There is some realistic grittiness to the setting, which totally amplifies the cool vibe of the romance.
I really hope this series gets more and more viewers and highly recommend it to anyone who is interested in watching a great modern drama. You won't regret it.

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Happy, feel good, must watch

I absolutely loved this series. It begins as a simple love story which I loved, loved, especially with the insane chemistry between the ML/FL lead. Then the storyline gets even better with unexpected twists and acts. This series has pretty much everything, love, romance, bit of sadness, comedy, love of family, loyalty and friendships. I loved the whole crew/characters, aunties, grannies, school friends, and of course the beautiful male and female lead and their slowly evolving love for each other. Thank you for the great entertainment and giving us, viewers a happy, feel good time. Thank you all. I will definitely rewatch this many times in the future

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LOVED IT SM

I love Zhang Yuxi since My little princess and Bi Wenjun since Sweet Teeth and seeing them together was such a surprise at first! But the chemistry is soooo good! The drama is nothing crazy, just simple. It's natural and sweet! I'm used to seeing Bi Wenjun as the quiet, sweet and kind character so seeing him be quiet, nonchalant and with the idgaf attitude was quite interesting! WE LOVE A VERSATILE MAN! Zhang Yuxi looks so beautiful throughout! I also like that she knew what she wanted. She didn't want the chaotic corporate life in the big cities but the quiet and peaceful life in the village! I think that is inspiring since in this time and day, everyone cares about making it big in the cities! This one just shows a more realistic approach to life! Overall a good watch! Would recommend! It is a little difficult to watch the first ep but I promise it gets better! 9.5/10!

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Not for me

Background plot - 5%
Romance - 75%
Misc comedy - 20%

Background plot - Not sure there was one
Romantic chemistry - Tepid at best
Misc comedy - Fine
Production value - Pretty good

I stopped at episode 6. I asked in the comments if the chemistry improves and folks said it stayed the same throughout, and thus I dropped the drama. I like these actors just fine, but-- personally-- didn't feel any heat or chemistry between them.

Also, I'm not sure there was a story. . . at least, there was no real story by the end of episode 6. It was repetitive scenes for 6 episodes with no progression; I stopped both episodes 5 and 6 to make sure I wasn't accidentally watching an episode I'd already finished.

I think perhaps I'm the problem...? People in the comments seemed to really enjoy this one and see / feel lots of chemistry between the leads. I did try, though, and gave it a 6 because it isn't terrible, it just didn't keep my interest.

Anyway, this one ended up not being for me.

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