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Passable drama for actors fans
I watched this from two years ago and personally i am not liking nor hating this drama.I actually like cross-dressing drama but the hidden identity plot was being dragged for too long make me bored. Li Keyi has potential on comedy route but this drama felt so unnatural and Zeng Hui acting was so stiff (understandable since it was his earliest drama). The chemistry between them was still fine eventhough there is no hint of sparks.
Maybe if you are fans of both actor you could watch this.
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Lighthearted crossdressing and hidden identity drama with sensible antagonist arc
I was in the mood for Li Ke Yi dramas in preparation for a reddit post on her work in vertical dramas. I chose this drama because this is her debut drama and the running time is short. I enjoyed it.What I liked:
1. Romance - This drama is quite clever at using crossdressing and loving a person because of who they are, regardless of sex and gender. There was a growing attraction between FL and ML with ML having a tough time accepting his feelings for FL disguised as a man.
2. Main characters - They were likeable enough though I felt that the writer could play around more with ML's character growth.
3. Supporting characters - Zhou Ting Sheng the actor was the highlight of this drama. Perceptive and kind to FL even though she was oblivious about his crush on her. Anyway wasn't FL's friend / housemate played by Liu Xi Yu? Gosh, this must be one of her early roles.
4. Antagonist - I must say Ms Bai had a great arc - she's manipulative but smart.
5. Styling - I don't know who in real world would think Li Ke Yi was a man but her tomboy style was preppy and cute. I also liked her champagne gold evening gown and the wedding dress. Zeng Hui wore great outfits too - they were fitted nicely.
6. Length - This drama is about 1 hour 50 minutes. The pacing was good and overall it was quick and easy watch.
What I disliked:
1. Hidden identity - I wish FL had come clean about her identity to ML earlier, after receiving a bribe from Ms Bai. Let there be a real conflict between FL and ML.
Favourite scene
When Ms Bai convinced ML that she was the girl he had been looking for
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Assistant LI Is So Charming(2023) is a very good romance comedy with Zeng Hui (as Shen Xu) and Li Keyi (as Li Xiang Yang) in the leading couple’s role. The cast did a fantastic job bringing their characters to life and the leading couple had great chemistry. The leading couple didn’t have passionate intimate moments which could disappoint many in the romance seekers audience but their moments are really delightful and sensual. If the viewer is looking for a vertical short drama that will leave you smiling at the end, this drama will entertain you! Enjoy it!In the meantime, this drama can be found in YouTube under the caption:“She disguises herself as a man, yet is asked by a handsome CEO to be his lover!” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zg7CUd6cjaY)
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