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Smile Code chinese drama review
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Smile Code
1 people found this review helpful
by SunnyDay011
Jul 3, 2025
34 of 34 episodes seen
Completed
Overall 7.5
Story 7.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 8.5
Rewatch Value 7.0

SWEET & ADORABLE BUT BIT LOST & LONG

⭐Overall Rating: 7.7 / 10

Just completed this drama, and overall, it’s a good watch!

The premise drew me in: the unique romantic setup between a stand-up comedian FL and a man who feels no emotions was both refreshing and intriguing. The show started strong and kept me engaged for the first 14–15 episodes.

However, it noticeably dragged during the middle 6–7 episodes, to the point where I genuinely considered dropping it. The pacing dipped, and it felt repetitive and boring. Thankfully, it picked up again toward the end and wrapped up nicely.

💫 Highlights
The acting and chemistry between the leads were excellent.

The FL was incredibly adorable — her smile felt truly magical.

The stand-up comedy segments sprinkled throughout were a nice touch.

The OST (intro & outro) were both a banger — very catchy and memorable.

I also really enjoyed the secondary couple’s storyline (2nd FL and 2nd ML) — their romance was sweet and emotionally engaging.

⚠️ Minor Gripes
The drama felt stretched in the middle; it could’ve been tighter with fewer episodes.

I’m not a fan of certain melodramatic tropes, especially the ones involving:

Sudden breakups with "hidden reasons."

One-sided feelings that get unintentionally encouraged by the FL, especially when it’s obvious that the second lead likes her.

Despite those flaws, I’m glad I pushed through. The ending made it worth it.

💭 Final Thoughts
An adorable drama with standout performances and great chemistry. Worth a watch — just be patient with the middle slump!
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