Deep Affection Eyes

Surprising gem

I was apprehensive at the start , but when I started watching, it turned out to be surprisingly well done! Definitely give it a chance ! The storytelling made you care about these characters( all of them, not just the leads) and helped you feel the warmth through the screen. The chemistry was palpable and both leads pulled off a great job, the fl ,especially, showing lot of improvement from her previous works. Another thing that stood out was how well it was shot, every frame perfectly situated. In some shows the pace starts dragging after leads get together but not in this one. Will definitely be rewatching sometime.

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A beautifully crafted love story with an unforgettable atmosphere.

Story
I found this story incredibly captivating. The 26 episodes felt just right; neither rushed nor dragged. The love story, along with the hidden layers of the plot, was beautifully expressed. It’s a wonderful narrative that truly deserves more recognition and appreciation.

Acting/Cast
Bi Wen Jun’s performance was outstanding. He portrayed his character with such depth and nuance, and his expressive acting really pulled us into the story. He has immense potential, and I genuinely hope he gets more opportunities to showcase his talent. Zhang Yuxi also did a fantastic job, perfectly embodying her role. The chemistry between the leads was undeniable, overflowing and heartwarming. I sincerely hope we get to see them work together again in future projects.

Music
The music selection was excellent and clearly well thought out. Each track enhanced the emotional tone of the scenes and kept the audience deeply engaged in the drama.

Rewatch Value
I’ve already started rewatching it. I just couldn’t accept that it was over. It’s one of those rare dramas that truly draws you in and makes it hard to let go.

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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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If you only care for chemistry between the main couple

The main ml and fl have a lot of chem together and I really do love their romantic scenes together(pretty passionate and hot). They even had a flash marriage in ep 12 in the heat of the moment and passion. Good production and visuals really also added to the reason why I could ignore glaring communication issues and the bonkers of a "plot" in favour of finishing the drama to see the main couple have a happy ending. The start was just good enough for me to persevere alongside the option of fast-forwarding and watching at 2x speed. Plus I love Bi Wen Jun's acting idk why his visuals and vibe just suits my tastes. Need to turn off brain and be in a specific slightly more horny mood to watch, but it's pretty light show to binge

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Surprisingly good Drama. Beautiful Male lead

I didn't think the female lead could act but I got her wrong. She did very well in this. Her character was vain and overly willfull but she had a nice side too. The Male lead is an other Stunning Chinese Male Beauty. There are so many of them. Hopefully we will see more of him in the future. The story was sad and sensitively handled. He was brilliantly suited to his role. His horrific background was ugly and his mother was a vampire. The Female lead was very good at drawing him out and opening the door to a fuller, happier life for him. I loved the Granny. Her character was perfect and the friends little boy also did a great job. There were some excellent comedy situations too. I was surprised and have already watched it twice. I was put off by the Female Lead who also had a role in 'Love at Night' with another Gorgeous Male lead . On reflection it was her role and character that was off. Great acting all round. Well done.

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My first older woman, younger man drama

I had been skeptical about this drama for wayy too long. I have never been a fan of older woman younger man romances because it just seemed absurd to me. HOWEVER this drama took me by surprise. Li Jinyu was not the typical ML who's childish and shows every sign of the younger man instead he acted like a grown man and honestly it didn't even feel like there was any difference in their ages at all. Both the leads did an amazing job in portraying the characters. I especially liked YE MENG, she gave off such badass cool woman vibes---i aspire to be like her one day. Their scenes together felt sooooo gooddddd omg i cant even- I loved bi wenjun and zhang yuxi's chemistry in the drama so much. This was everything i needed to get me out of the pain of finishing road to success ( i cant let go of this drama)

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How a toxic parent destroys their child

PLOT: The FL quits a great job in the city and returns to her (small) hometown. She finds her family, who are eager to marry her off, and escapes by moving into the old house. The ML, a depressed / introverted musician with a lot of trauma, is her neighbor (taciturn, mysterious). She wants to help him and tries everything to get closer to him.

+++ Super CL, very natural, with Bi Wen Jun & Zhang Yu Xi ✩₊˚.⋆🕸️⋆⁺₊✧ These two actors superbly bring their complex, vulnerable, painful, and moving characters to life.
The tone is quite dark because the series talks a lot about trauma, suicide, depression, etc.
+++ Beautiful direction: pacing, sets, lighting, OSTs
+++ Excellent cast with talented actors who bring endearing characters to life: particularly Ya En and Kai Ran (CL2), but more, the ML's grandmother who lights up this series ✩₊˚.⋆🕸️⋆⁺₊✧

### The ML's mother's motivations are ridiculous, insane, and unreasonable. This part is poorly written; whether it's her hatred for the FL's mother or for her son, it doesn't make sens !!
### No communication, no trust: "To protect each other," FL & ML keep quiet, hide, and dissemble. It's okay to watch this happens at the beginning of their relationship, but it's human. At that point, everyone wants to show only the best of themselves. But when they live together, get married, and fall in love, this behavior becomes toxic (and boring for the viewer).

=> A very beautiful series (if you overlook a few inconsistencies) with exceptional actors 🥰🥰🥰

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PLOT: La FL démissionne d'1 super boulot en ville, et rentre dans sa (petite) ville natale. Elle retrouve sa famille qui a hâte de la marier, et la fuit en s'installant ds la vieille maison. Le ML, musicien dépressif avec traumas +++, est son voisin (taciturne, mystérieux). Elle veut l'aider et tente par tous les moyens de se rapprocher de lui.

+++ Super CL, très naturel, avec Bi Wen Jun & Zhang Yu Xi ✩₊˚.⋆🕸️⋆⁺₊✧ Ces 2 acteurs font superbement vivre leurs personnages complexes, vulnérables, douloureux, émouvants.
Ton assez sombre car la série parle bcp de traumas, de suicide, de dépression, etc.
+++ Belle réalis° : rythme, décors, lumières, OSTs
+++ Excellent cast avec des acteurs talentueux qui donnent vie à des personnages attachants : particulièrement Ya En et Kai Ran (CL2), mais surtt la ML's grand-mère qui illumine cette série ✩₊˚.⋆🕸️⋆⁺₊✧

### Les motivations de la ML's mother sont ridicules, insensées, déraisonnables. Cette partie est mal écrite, qu'il s'agisse de sa haine pr la FL's mother, pour son fils, ça ne tient pas la route !
### No communication, no trust : "pour protéger l'autre", FL & ML se taisent, cachent , dissimulent. Que cela se produise au début de leur relation, OK, c'est humain. A ce moment-là, chacun ne veut montrer que le meilleur de soi. Mais qd ils vivent ensemble, se marient, s'aiment, ce comportement devient toxique (et ennuyeux pr le spectateur).

=> Très belle série (si on passe sur qq incohérences) avec des acteurs exceptionnels 🥰🥰🥰

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