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WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR, JUST WATCH THIS DRAMA!!!!REMEMBER TO WATCH ON THE OFFICIAL PLATFORM BECAUSE IT'S ON NETFLIX, IQIYI, WETV, VIKI, GAGAOOLALA.
To be honest, at first I was hesitant and not very interested because I had just finished THE SPIREALM so I was in the moving on phase from Ruange AHAHAH. And again, the theme of this drama is created quite often, the theme of adopted brothers and sisters falling in love, a theme often found in Chinese BL dramas. For me, the best drama with that theme is ADDICTED HERION, so it was clear that I was skeptical about watching THE ON1Y ONE. But I thank my FYP tiktok AWOWJOWODOWKWKK they made me curious and tried to watch it AND I'M ADDICTED LOL. Entering the story which has a market plot but believe me Mr. Pat3liu directed it in a very epic and interesting way. Maybe many fans of the novel are disappointed with the plot which doesn't match the novel, but HELLO GUYS! This is a drama so adjustments need to be made so that the story makes more sense and can be accepted by others, not just novel readers. Next, Benjamin and Dongqin's chemistry, I admit their chemistry is crazy, it's very compatible, you could even say that their meeting was like fate, it's their first time playing a role in a BL drama but their acting seems very natural, kudos to the casting team. The music, lighting arrangement, background theme, and direction are very good, throughout watching I wondered how he had an idea like that. It's very clear why I gave this drama a 10/10, I hope season 2 happens without a hitch and can be broadcast soon :))))))
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Finally I watched this drama after doubting it because I had read the manhwa many times. In terms of story, there are differences, but in general it is still the same good. At the beginning of the story, it was a bit boring, the plot wasn't very thrilling, the couple's chemistry at the beginning of the story was too basic, less expressive in my opinion, and in this drama, I was once again affected by second partner syndrome (it seems like a lot of people are like me hahaha). For those of you who have read the review up to here, don't immediately drop this drama, because the interesting conflict is in the middle to the end. I need to remind you again that the theme of this drama does not have serious conflicts, in fact it tends to be light, like the theme of simple adult romance which is more concerned with comfort and career support. In this drama there are also minimal skinship scenes, even just a brief kiss hahaha. But what is interesting is the experience of love between different ages and also same gender romance, where each couple tries to fight against the past to open their hearts and make peace with the past. Is it worth watching? Yes, especially for beginner viewers of BL dramas, because it is very light without any sexual scenes.Was this review helpful to you?
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I finally watched it after hesitating
I finally decided to watch this series after some hesitation, fearing it would suddenly be banned mid-stream.This first review focuses on the storyline. I apologize, I haven't read the novel, but I've only seen a few spoilers. I found the story of this series interesting and quite fresh for me (since I've been watching ThaiBL more lately). The story begins with someone seeking revenge on their ex, but then finds true love. It might sound simple, but the story seems to change the personalities of many of the characters, which is very interesting.
However, this series has some toxic plot points that may be triggering for some viewers. There are several abusive acts explicitly depicted in the story. While some may be interested in these scenes, others may not. Unfortunately, the resolution of these abusive acts is poorly delivered, creating plot holes in the series. Like when Chi Cheng punished his subordinates who betrayed him to the R*** gang, but after that, there was no further explanation about his situation. After rewatching it, I felt that part made Chi Cheng's character feel uncertain. Initially, they wanted to show Chi Cheng's dirty and abusive character, but after that, they didn't continue, making it seem like his character was just a normal red flag, when in fact, it was more than that.
The second one is not delivering Xiao Shuai's trauma well. Even though they are only the second couple, I think the story should be highlighted well. Especially when there is a trigger that should trigger Xiao Shuai's trauma but in the scene it seems normal, such as when Weiwei's prank scene was about to commit suicide and Xiao Shuai found out. It would be better to show Xiao Shuai experiencing a trigger for Weiwei's actions, such as anger or crying. Besides that, when Meng Tao came and apologized to Xiao Shuai, it was not delivered well so Xiao Shuai's angry and annoyed emotions were not shown even though I as a viewer felt annoyed and hit Meng Tao who didn't know himself.
The third one is more of a personal assumption. While watching this series, I was a little curious about the relationship between Weng Shou and Weng Zhen, as well as Chi Cheng and Cheng Yu. It's a shame that they only gave a little description of their relationship and their feelings for each other because while watching, I wondered what kind of relationship they were trying to describe, and it seemed like it was still hanging until the end of the story. If only they had screentime for their past flashbacks, it might have been very interesting.
Next, I'll discuss the acting. Overall, I think each actor's acting is quite good; they're quite good at getting into their roles. They're also quite good when filming begins, so the audience can be drawn in without feeling awkward. However, there are still some actors who are stiff and lack fluidity.
Roles:
- Chi Cheng: The actor is good at getting into the role of CC, even being able to express himself as a Red Flag.
- Suo Wei: I think the actor is quite good at delivering the role of Wei Wei to the audience. Although there are still some stiff and awkward expressions, he has managed to portray Wei Wei well.
- Xiao Shuai: I think the actor still feels stiff when acting. Sometimes the expressions in some scenes don't match, so they don't convey the desired atmosphere. However, after a few scenes, we can see quite good development, especially in the final scene of episode 24. I was quite surprised by that episode.
- cheng yu: I'm quite amazed by the actor who is very expressive and really brings the role of CY very well. I feel like he really lives the role with great detail. Even in every scene he delivers well. Anger, touched, sadness, smoking, drunkenness, 18+ scenes, etc. all work well. He also seems to guide the character of Xiaoshuai so that it can develop well.
- wang shuo: The villain character successfully annoys me and wants to grumble every time he appears. The actor is very good at delivering this character without seeming awkward and like a pro player. He can convey the emotions of anger, depression, annoyance, spoiled, and troublemaking well to annoy the audience. It's very cool.
- wang shen: Honestly, he's a mysterious character and the actor brings this character to life well. Unfortunately, his screen time is limited and there is rarely any dialogue. but he can carry his role well because the audience can feel the feelings of the character Wang Zhen where he admires Weiwei but on the other hand he has feelings for Wang Shuo which ends up choosing to protect Wang Shuo. with not many scenes he is good enough to show those feelings to the audience.
The next part is for music and visuals. I really like the OST of this series and enjoy listening to it repeatedly. For the cinematic visuals, I think it is very good. The lighting and space director are very good. Throughout the series, the audience is treated to a very epic indoor and outdoor space arrangement. The lighting background used also seems good and suits each character who is acting. As a result, I really enjoy it as a viewer. Because sometimes the BL/Bromance story genre in China usually has a low budget and is minimal. But in this series, even though some fans say the production house uses a low budget, for me this is really a proper budget. Maybe they cut costs on makeup and clothes because there are some characters whose clothes are rarely changed and not full makeup, but that doesn't matter because they are all handsome without excessive makeup.
Overall for me this series is very good and good, considering the story of chai jidian which was adapted into Live Action did not end until it was finished and hanging. while this revenged love can be shown until it is finished and happy ending we need to appreciate it. The actors who acted in it have also never acted BL with that much skinship so it is understandable if there are scenes that seem stiff and strange but still very enjoyable. is this drama worth watching? YES VERY WORTH it. but keep in mind that there are several scenes that bring the trigger of "toxic relationship".
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