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I Loved Them, But I Couldn’t Handle the Misunderstandings
Are You The One, starring Zhang Wanyi and Wang Churan, is actually a good drama, and I especially loved the way they call each other “Fu Ren” and “Fu Jin” it became a really iconic part of their relationship in this drama. I also have to say, Zhang Wanyi looks so handsome here, and Wang Churan is absolutely stunning.
But I have to admit… I didn’t finish it.
It’s not because the drama is bad it’s just that I personally don’t enjoy identity-based storylines. I kind of spoiled myself with some clips and summaries, and I found out that the couple ends up separating for a while before eventually getting back together. That already drained my excitement. I stopped around episode 20, right when Wang Churan’s character begins to regain her memories.
One of the reasons I got frustrated is because the male lead felt a bit too slow to act not necessarily slow in terms of response time, but more like emotionally sluggish. I got a bit impatient because the drama itself has a slow pace, and the male lead hides his identity for quite a long time. The misunderstandings pile up, and I just didn’t have the energy to keep going.
It’s honestly a shame, because I really wanted to enjoy this drama. The visual chemistry between the leads is amazing they both look fantastic, and their dynamic has a lot of potential. But knowing that her regained memory would bring back conflict and betrayal just made me emotionally exhausted before even reaching the end.
That said, I would still recommend Are You The One to others. The story is solid, especially from episodes 1 to 20 it has a good structure and a strong romantic pull. It’s just not the kind of drama for someone like me, who lacks the patience for slow-burn identity plots and drawn out misunderstandings.
But I have to admit… I didn’t finish it.
It’s not because the drama is bad it’s just that I personally don’t enjoy identity-based storylines. I kind of spoiled myself with some clips and summaries, and I found out that the couple ends up separating for a while before eventually getting back together. That already drained my excitement. I stopped around episode 20, right when Wang Churan’s character begins to regain her memories.
One of the reasons I got frustrated is because the male lead felt a bit too slow to act not necessarily slow in terms of response time, but more like emotionally sluggish. I got a bit impatient because the drama itself has a slow pace, and the male lead hides his identity for quite a long time. The misunderstandings pile up, and I just didn’t have the energy to keep going.
It’s honestly a shame, because I really wanted to enjoy this drama. The visual chemistry between the leads is amazing they both look fantastic, and their dynamic has a lot of potential. But knowing that her regained memory would bring back conflict and betrayal just made me emotionally exhausted before even reaching the end.
That said, I would still recommend Are You The One to others. The story is solid, especially from episodes 1 to 20 it has a good structure and a strong romantic pull. It’s just not the kind of drama for someone like me, who lacks the patience for slow-burn identity plots and drawn out misunderstandings.
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