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It's okay
This drama is okay for being a short drama, trying to pack in a full and entertaining story in a very short episode run time.FL: The FL never stops lying. She hides her identity until episode 23, and proceeds to blame the ML for this. She then continues to lie about losing their baby despite being pregnant until the last minute of the very last episode. She was not all bad; she had her strong moments when dealing with those around her (step-mom, half-sis, and MIL) who treated her poorly. She is outspoken and not weak-willed as some FLs have been in past C-dramas, I will give her that. However, the shifting of blame did annoy me to no end.
ML: He loved to jump to conclusions and was incredibly possessive (not in a good way). He jumped to conclusions about his wife's character without ever meeting her. I can't blame him, given the circumstances; however, he never takes even the smallest step to see if he is right about who she is. His jumping to conclusions continues to the very end of the show, even after learning about the FL's character, which makes it feel as though the couple has not grown through the drama. His possessiveness became excessive as the show went on, with MULTIPLE forced kiss scenes. Some may like the forced kiss, which eventually led to the FL realizing her feelings and engaging in the kiss as well. However, the sheer number of times this type of kiss happened was annoying to me. Like the FL, the ML had his good moments; he was very protective of the FL and had many funny moments throughout the drama.
Overall, it was okay. There were some good moments, and it was entertaining enough to get through. It unfortunately fell short of making the audience feel as though the couple overcame their hurdles to come together, rather leaving us feeling as though they simply swept their problems under the rug for a moment.
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Misunderstandings^2 - ML Is Entitled Baby
This is very much a turn your brain off show. Beyond that it revolves around: how long can a man who has NEVER met his wife continue to have an affair WITH his wife while NOT knowing she IS his wife. That is essentially the plot. Yes there are small other things happening aside from this major plot but they are just that, small other minor plots.What follows is a woman CONSTANTLY hearing how much he hates her and despises her AS he's kissing up to her telling her how much he adores her as the "other woman". Again, he so thoroughly hates and despises this woman he has NEVER once met.
I was vaguely entertained by the ML's clown acting but overall I just could not turn my brain off enough to enjoy a man who so thoroughly did not care about his original marriage OR her "fake" marriage because only what HE wanted was important.
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Yowzas!
First of all, woah. I didn't know a C-drama could get that steamy and make it past the censors!This show wasn't bad. I'm not used to the 12 minute episode format, so that was a big jarring. The villians were too over the top and not well developed, the male lead needed to learn the meaning of consent and boundaries, and the female lead demanding automatic trust (because of love) after lying through her teeth so many times really bothered me. But the story kept me interested, and despite a few rhings, I was rooting for a happy ending for the leads. I liked the ML a lot in Snowfall but yowzas! He took hotness to the next level here.
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Accidental Chemistry!
I wanted to share my review of the Chinese drama "Love in the Edge of Divorce," which provides a complex portrayal of relationships amid personal struggles.The story revolves around CEO Fu Yan Cheng and designer Sheng Mian, who agree to end their marriage. This union was initially formed to honor Sheng Mian's heroic act of saving Fu Yan Cheng's grandfather, despite the couple never having met before. Adding to the drama is Sheng Mian's stepmother, who embodies greed and selfishness, manipulating situations to her advantage and inadvertently leading to the couple's unexpected night together without knowing each other's true identities.
One aspect that frustrated me was Sheng Mian's continual avoidance of accountability. Despite being an adult, she struggled with honesty and faced the consequences of her actions throughout the narrative. On the other hand, while I was often irked by Fu Yan Cheng's aggressive tendencies, I found his passion for love to be commendable. When they finally connected, the chemistry between them was palpable. However, I believe Sheng Mian's character enabled some of Yan Cheng's more aggressive behavior. It's important to recognize that it truly takes two to tango in any relationship.
Moving forward, I understand her motives for protecting her child from her untrustworthy sister and Fu Yan Cheng's ex-girlfriend. Yet, I was disheartened by her tactics in the hospital, where she resorted to manipulative behavior instead of being straightforward about her situation. It was incredibly frustrating to see her threaten Fu Yan Cheng instead of engaging in mature communication. He deserved to know about the child and should have been a part of the decision-making regarding the pregnancy, as his resources could have ensured her well-being.
Despite some selfish actions from both characters, I appreciated Fu Yan Cheng’s transformation when he realized he wanted to be with Sheng Mian for life. His unwavering commitment – from flying across the globe for a patent to protecting her at all costs, even at his own expense – certainly highlighted the depth of his love.
Overall, I think the drama concluded with a great ending, showcasing growth for both characters and the complexity of love in challenging circumstances.
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This is a Hot One!
Loveless arranged marriage and one unexpected night changes everything. The chemistry between these two actors is absolutely worth the watch. Everytime I thought the story was about to go one way, it surprised me with another twist. I kept saying “Well, I didn’t see that coming!” The best part? Each episode is around 15 minutes, so this is the perfect series to squeeze into your day. Drama Grandma..No excuses you can absolutely binge watch this one on the couch over a weekend with a cup …..Was this review helpful to you?
Forceful Kisses
what is it with chinese dramas and forcefullkisses? like its not hot when she clearly is struggling like a dying fish. and please like the male lead cannot take No for an answer, if he wasnt the male lead he would be a stalker ...COPYING HER HOUSE KEY ??? CmoneAll in all it was a bit suspenful at times but in general i was skipping the "sweet" parts believe it or not
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Mind with no thoughts, only empitness so you can enjoy it XD
If you do as this drama's FL and refrain yourself from thinking you're gonna have a amusing time watching this non-sense.It's basically a vertical drama with better budget. It's ridiculous but I couldn't stop watching, specially because the gorgeous ML... so slim, so tall, legs so long, broad shoulders and those cat's eyes, it's like seeing a shoujo manga character in flesh and bones.In the last few episodes ML acts basically like a Pepé Le Pew hahahahaha
I was needing this sillyness in my life right now. My first guilty pleasure of the year for sure. ^^
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An hot and addicitve series, but the most absurd, incoherent story ever seen :)
The most poorly written and incoherent short series (31 x 12") ever seen, but we stay in front of the screen thanks to the talent of the two leads!!PLOT: After 3 years of an arranged marriage without ever seeing each other, the ML and the FL meet and sleep together (incognito). The ML loudly declares that he despises his wife and absolutely wants a divorce. The FL therefore decides to use her pen name (Penny) in all the contacts (professional and personal) they have, many contacts, because the ML is madly in love! Penny gets pregnant, but the ML wants more and more of a divorce...
+++ 2 very good leads and the ML is very HOT
+++ Beautiful cinematography
+++ Lots of skinship (very sexy/hot tone)
### Story so absurd, incoherent, full of plot holes... so much so that it's laughable!
### The ML is toxic, abusive, a total Red Flag... until a sudden turnaround / realization :)
### Intention to be comical? Satire?
=> The most surprising thing is that it's addictive, and you stay until the end (´▽`)(´▽`)(´▽`)(´▽`)(´▽`)
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Série courte (31 X 12") la + mal écrite et incohérente jamais vue, mais on reste devant l'écran grâce au talent des 2 leads !!
PLOT: Après 3 ans d'1 mariage arrangé sans s'être jamais vus, le ML et la FL se rencontrent et couchent ensemble (incognito) . Le ML affirme partt haut & fort qu'il méprise sa femme et veut absolument divorcer. La FL décide donc d'utiliser son pseudo (Penny) ds ts les contacts (professionnels & perso) qu'ils vont avoir, nbreux contacts, car le ML est amoureux fou ! Penny va tomber enceinte, mais le ML veut de + en + divorcer ...
+++ 2 très bons leads et le ML est très HOT
+++ Très belle cinématographie
+++ Bcp de skinship (ton très sexy)
### Story tellement absurde, incohérente, pleine de plotholes ... tellement que c'est risible !
### Le ML est toxique, abusif, total Red Flag ... jusqu'à un retournement / prise de conscience soudaine :)
### Volonté d'être comique ? Satyre ?
=> Le plus étonnant, c'est que c'est addictif, et que l'on reste jusqu'à la fin (´▽`)(´▽`)(´▽`)(´▽`)(´▽`)
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Crappy storyline
This could have been so much better.Arranged marriage- both didn’t even see each other, married only on paper. After 3 years, they want to get a divorce. Somehow FL knows who ML is, but ML has NO IDEA how his wife looks like. And he didn’t know until ep23!! Ridiculous #1.
So he actually meets his wife, but under the name Penny (he knows his wife as Sheng Mian) and falls in love w her unknowingly. All this while, still hating Sheng Mian thinking she is a schemer and just wanting his money and investments. To rough out all this time, penny could have revealed her true identity to him, because she also starts falling in love with him… but she doesn’t! And still wants to divorce him!!!
She keeps lying and lying.. all the way till the final episode- lying that she lost the baby, but she’s actually still pregnant. In the final episode- it starts with her saying she wants to get a divorce. AGAIN! And it ends with him proposing, and she accepts 🤣🤣🤣 go figure.
Sigh, such poor script writing. Anyhow, it only 11mins each episode. And there’s a lot of forced kisses and shoving, if you’re ok with this kinda stuff.
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about chemistry&stroyline - my opinion
Firstly, thats my opinion.I really liked main leads chemistry but im not ok with the drama's storyline (i knowww the story was very cringy but cute xx)
31 episode however every episode has 14-16 minutes. It changes every episode.
Ryan Ren and Li Xing Yao's chemistry is really HOT and cute i really love their aura.
I'll gave it 5 because i really loved 'main leads' chemistry. Their harmony seems worth watching this series.
I think they should star together again in a romantic drama with a better theme.
that's it goodbye.
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Great story but
I love this show. The plot is intriguing , he passion between the leads is fire and there is not a boring episode. However the lack of wardrobe change is terrible. The FL wears the same pair if shoes most of the show and the ML wears the same black outfit thruoghut,😥. I don't know what budget constraint they had but the wardrobe was the only let down.Was this review helpful to you?
the most TOXIC Cdrama, FL is EXPERT in Gaslight, deceiving lying and victim mood
the most toxic drama I've ever seen.Rich people who wear the same pair of shoes from the first to the last episode, FL & ML had the same clothing and accessories throughout the whole drama. hahahahah it's hilarious
FL with serious mental problems, victim consciousness. I'm starting to doubt myself and see the dark side of Chinese culture, dramas and that people are not at all emotional and mental intelligence.
It's mind-boggling how this drama has such a high rating and people give it such high ratings.
Yes, interesting, many kisses per square meter. Sensual but aggressive, with REPE tendencies, and that's it.
How can he like ML stay with such a woman... a healthy love will never have this value.
She's emotionally intelligent. And all those who praise her will be people in future generations... it makes me shudder at what relationships in movies have come to... so-called inspirational relationships...
the producers focused on making the success about sex, kissing, fantasies... that there was nothing else...
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