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Critical and fair review- what u must know before starting this drama!
Starting off with the opening statement - the drama is FANTASTIC, all the actors have done very well, and I just love the music.
Now, into the details! (P. S. I will also mention the points I have observed in some other reviews which come off as flaws, do read them!)
Why you should watch this drama:
1. Storyline - i found the storyline different from many other dramas, which was refreshing.
2. Cast- everyone suits their roles very well and all the actors have done justice! This includes the villains and the sidekicks.
3. Balance- this drama is a balance of all kinds of emotions- you will feel like laughing, giggling, crying, being frustrated, and experience wholesome moments.
4. Music - I really love all the songs, especially hou minghao's 'if your world had no sunshine'. All songs are apt and offer a sense of completeness.
Now, discussing the 'flaws' I have come across in several reviews.
A. FL character development - many viewers are writing that the scriptwriters went overboard with her character's cute bubbly behaviour, and that she is portrayed as weak even though the character started off as strong. See, here we need to understand that the female lead character, mingyi, has had to disguise herself as a boy and compete in the competition. She has won consecutively for so many years, but suddenly she was harmed- her spiritual veins were struck with heavenly grief. She is not used to this self of hers. Just imagine yourself as the top student of your class for consecutive years. Then suddenly you were replaced by another student not because of your incapability but because you encountered unforeseen personal experiences. That's the reason why her character is 'weak' and found 'irritating'. Always read between the lines.
B. The story seemed to drag - while I agree that it could have been wrapped in a less episodes, it doesn't seem boring to me. The rollercoaster of emotions outshine this area imo. But I did wish for more romantic scenes between the main couple!
To sum it up- it is a must watch, trust me, you won't regret it. And try to probe deeper into the 'why' of the things you may find irritating, the answers are there.
Now, into the details! (P. S. I will also mention the points I have observed in some other reviews which come off as flaws, do read them!)
Why you should watch this drama:
1. Storyline - i found the storyline different from many other dramas, which was refreshing.
2. Cast- everyone suits their roles very well and all the actors have done justice! This includes the villains and the sidekicks.
3. Balance- this drama is a balance of all kinds of emotions- you will feel like laughing, giggling, crying, being frustrated, and experience wholesome moments.
4. Music - I really love all the songs, especially hou minghao's 'if your world had no sunshine'. All songs are apt and offer a sense of completeness.
Now, discussing the 'flaws' I have come across in several reviews.
A. FL character development - many viewers are writing that the scriptwriters went overboard with her character's cute bubbly behaviour, and that she is portrayed as weak even though the character started off as strong. See, here we need to understand that the female lead character, mingyi, has had to disguise herself as a boy and compete in the competition. She has won consecutively for so many years, but suddenly she was harmed- her spiritual veins were struck with heavenly grief. She is not used to this self of hers. Just imagine yourself as the top student of your class for consecutive years. Then suddenly you were replaced by another student not because of your incapability but because you encountered unforeseen personal experiences. That's the reason why her character is 'weak' and found 'irritating'. Always read between the lines.
B. The story seemed to drag - while I agree that it could have been wrapped in a less episodes, it doesn't seem boring to me. The rollercoaster of emotions outshine this area imo. But I did wish for more romantic scenes between the main couple!
To sum it up- it is a must watch, trust me, you won't regret it. And try to probe deeper into the 'why' of the things you may find irritating, the answers are there.
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