A Fun Fantasy Rom-Com With a Unique Concept ✨
Filter was honestly such a fun and unexpected drama for me. 😂 I started it expecting a light fantasy romance, but I ended up enjoying the characters, comedy and emotional moments much more than I expected. The concept of a bracelet that can change Chengcheng's appearance sounds completely crazy on paper, but somehow the drama turns that ridiculous idea into something entertaining, emotional and surprisingly meaningful.
What I loved most about Filter is that the bracelet isn't just a gimmick. Every transformation reveals a different side of Chengcheng and allows the drama to explore identity, insecurity, beauty standards and self-worth. At the same time, it creates some absolutely ridiculous situations. There were moments when I genuinely thought, "What am I even watching?" 😂 but I couldn't stop watching because the comedy was so entertaining.
🌸 Su Chengcheng — The Heart of the Story
Su Chengcheng is actually a much more layered character than she initially appears to be. At first, she seems like an ordinary girl who lacks confidence and constantly compares herself with other people. She is especially affected by how others perceive her, and that insecurity becomes one of the most important parts of her character.
But what I liked about Chengcheng is that she isn't weak just because she is insecure. She is hardworking, clever, compassionate and willing to help people even when she doesn't gain anything from it. She can be timid in some situations, but when someone genuinely needs her help, she can surprise you with how brave she becomes.
Her transformations make her character even more interesting because every identity brings out something different from her. Sometimes she becomes confident, sometimes elegant, sometimes intelligent and sometimes completely chaotic. 😂 But underneath all those appearances, her basic personality remains there.
Personally, though, I had mixed feelings about her as the female lead. I liked Chengcheng as a person and understood her character development, but sometimes I felt that she didn't have enough of that strong, powerful main-female-lead presence that I personally enjoy. I wanted her to feel more commanding and impactful in certain parts of the story.
Still, Li Landi deserves credit because she had to portray Chengcheng through so many different situations and personalities, and the emotional continuity between those versions was surprisingly convincing.
🧠 Tang Qi — Annoying, Intelligent and Surprisingly Soft
Tang Qi was probably the character I found the most interesting to analyze.
At the beginning, he can come across as cold, blunt and even slightly irritating. 😂 He is extremely logical and observant, but his biggest problem is that he doesn't always know how to communicate his emotions.
He notices tiny details that other people miss, and his sensitivity to visual differences makes him particularly suited to his work in the beauty industry. But ironically, the man who is so obsessed with observing appearances slowly becomes someone who learns that appearance isn't actually what makes a person attractive.
And this is where his relationship with Chengcheng becomes meaningful.
What I really liked was that Tang Qi isn't simply attracted to a beautiful face. He repeatedly becomes interested in different identities because of their personality, kindness, intelligence or the way they interact with him. He doesn't realize that many of those qualities are coming from the same person.
His reactions to Chengcheng's various transformations are also comedy gold. 😂 The man is supposed to be extremely intelligent, yet sometimes the situations around him completely destroy his ability to behave normally.
Tan Jianci's comedic timing was one of the strongest parts of the drama for me. His facial expressions, awkward reactions and completely serious attitude during ridiculous situations made some scenes even funnier. At the same time, when Tang Qi becomes emotionally vulnerable, the character has a completely different feeling.
😂 Chengcheng's Different Identities — The Best Part!
Honestly, the different identities were one of the biggest reasons I enjoyed Filter.
Su Miao brings out the glamorous and confident side of Chengcheng. Watching Tang Qi become interested in her while we know the truth creates so many funny and awkward situations.
Fang Jin was another identity I really enjoyed because this version allows the drama to explore intelligence, confidence and emotional strength in a different way. The contrast between Chengcheng herself and this identity makes the transformation feel more meaningful than simply changing someone's face.
Then we get Quan Sheng Tang, which was completely different again. 😂 Watching Chengcheng take on a male identity creates some of the funniest situations in the drama, especially because Tang Qi's reactions become even more hilarious.
And then there are the animal/object transformations. Some of them are completely absurd, but that's exactly why they work. 😂 The alpaca moments especially gave the drama that chaotic personality where you genuinely don't know what ridiculous thing is going to happen next.
The impressive thing is that these identities don't completely erase Chengcheng's personality. They feel like different pieces of the same person being exaggerated.
👭 Lin Yuan — The Friend Everyone Needs
Lin Yuan was one of my favorite supporting characters.
She isn't there just to be "the best friend." She genuinely understands Chengcheng and supports her without constantly judging her. Even when Chengcheng's situation becomes completely unbelievable, Lin Yuan doesn't simply run away.
Their friendship was honestly one of the healthiest relationships in the drama.
I also loved the comedy between them because they have the kind of friendship where they can be completely ridiculous together. 😂 Their scenes feel natural rather than forced.
And Lin Yuan's relationship with Gu Yu adds another enjoyable layer to the supporting cast.
🤝 Gu Yu — The Reliable Best Friend
Gu Yu is the type of supporting character who makes the story better simply by being there.
He provides a nice contrast to Tang Qi. Tang Qi can be overly serious and analytical, while Gu Yu is more relaxed and socially comfortable.
Their friendship is another strong point of the drama. They don't just exist because the male lead needs a best friend; they actually feel like people who have built trust over time.
I especially enjoyed how Gu Yu could understand Tang Qi even when Tang Qi himself couldn't understand what he was feeling. 😂
👩⚖️ Su Qing Li — The Sister Who Looks Cold but Cares Deeply
Su Qing Li initially gave me the impression of being the typical intimidating older sister. She is confident, successful and much more polished than Chengcheng, which naturally makes Chengcheng feel insecure around her.
But the more we understand Qing Li, the more we see that her seemingly cold attitude isn't simply because she doesn't care.
She has her own way of showing affection. She can be strict and sometimes frustrating, but when Chengcheng genuinely needs support, her protective side becomes much clearer.
I actually liked that their sisterhood wasn't portrayed as perfect. They have misunderstandings, differences and moments where they don't understand each other, which makes their relationship feel more realistic.
❤️ Tang Qi & Chengcheng
The romance isn't the most intense part of the drama, but I liked the underlying idea behind their relationship.
The real question isn't simply "Will Tang Qi fall for Chengcheng?"
It's more like:
"Will he eventually realize what he actually loves about all these different people?"
That makes their romance more interesting.
I also liked that the drama slowly moves the relationship away from physical appearance and toward personality. The filter keeps changing Chengcheng's face, but the person underneath remains the same.
That's basically the entire emotional point of their relationship.
😂 The Comedy — 10/10 for Chaos
The comedy was probably the biggest surprise for me.
Some scenes were so absurd that I couldn't take them seriously—and I don't think the drama wanted me to. 😂
Tang Qi's reactions, Chengcheng trying to maintain her secret, the different transformations, the awkward misunderstandings and especially the animal transformations created so many memorable moments.
This drama knows when to be serious, but it also knows when to completely embrace its ridiculousness.
And honestly, sometimes I wasn't even watching for the romance anymore. I was watching because I wanted to know what crazy thing Chengcheng was going to turn into next. 😂
🌷 The Message Behind the Filter
Behind all the comedy, Filter actually has a pretty meaningful message.
The drama constantly asks us how much appearance affects the way people treat us—and how much our own insecurities affect the way we see ourselves.
Chengcheng initially believes that changing her appearance will solve her problems. But gradually, the story shows that confidence doesn't come from having the "perfect" face.
The filter can change how you look.
It can't change who you are.
And I think that's what makes the concept work so well.
🎭 Final Thoughts
Overall, Filter was a really enjoyable drama for me. It isn't perfect, and I personally wanted more from the female lead in terms of that strong main-character presence and wanted the romance to have a little more depth.
But the creative concept, hilarious transformations, strong supporting characters, Tang Qi's personality, Chengcheng's different identities and the underlying message about self-worth made it a memorable watch.
It's one of those dramas where you can laugh at something completely ridiculous in one scene and then unexpectedly get an emotional moment in the next.
For me, Filter is best described as:
Funny + chaotic + creative + wholesome + surprisingly meaningful. 😂❤️
It may not be everyone's type of drama, but if you want something different from the usual C-drama romance formula, I definitely think Filter is worth watching.
Story: ⭐ 8/10
Acting/Cast: ⭐ 9/10
Music: ⭐ 8/10
Rewatch Value: ⭐ 8.5/10
Overall: ⭐ 8.5/10
What I loved most about Filter is that the bracelet isn't just a gimmick. Every transformation reveals a different side of Chengcheng and allows the drama to explore identity, insecurity, beauty standards and self-worth. At the same time, it creates some absolutely ridiculous situations. There were moments when I genuinely thought, "What am I even watching?" 😂 but I couldn't stop watching because the comedy was so entertaining.
🌸 Su Chengcheng — The Heart of the Story
Su Chengcheng is actually a much more layered character than she initially appears to be. At first, she seems like an ordinary girl who lacks confidence and constantly compares herself with other people. She is especially affected by how others perceive her, and that insecurity becomes one of the most important parts of her character.
But what I liked about Chengcheng is that she isn't weak just because she is insecure. She is hardworking, clever, compassionate and willing to help people even when she doesn't gain anything from it. She can be timid in some situations, but when someone genuinely needs her help, she can surprise you with how brave she becomes.
Her transformations make her character even more interesting because every identity brings out something different from her. Sometimes she becomes confident, sometimes elegant, sometimes intelligent and sometimes completely chaotic. 😂 But underneath all those appearances, her basic personality remains there.
Personally, though, I had mixed feelings about her as the female lead. I liked Chengcheng as a person and understood her character development, but sometimes I felt that she didn't have enough of that strong, powerful main-female-lead presence that I personally enjoy. I wanted her to feel more commanding and impactful in certain parts of the story.
Still, Li Landi deserves credit because she had to portray Chengcheng through so many different situations and personalities, and the emotional continuity between those versions was surprisingly convincing.
🧠 Tang Qi — Annoying, Intelligent and Surprisingly Soft
Tang Qi was probably the character I found the most interesting to analyze.
At the beginning, he can come across as cold, blunt and even slightly irritating. 😂 He is extremely logical and observant, but his biggest problem is that he doesn't always know how to communicate his emotions.
He notices tiny details that other people miss, and his sensitivity to visual differences makes him particularly suited to his work in the beauty industry. But ironically, the man who is so obsessed with observing appearances slowly becomes someone who learns that appearance isn't actually what makes a person attractive.
And this is where his relationship with Chengcheng becomes meaningful.
What I really liked was that Tang Qi isn't simply attracted to a beautiful face. He repeatedly becomes interested in different identities because of their personality, kindness, intelligence or the way they interact with him. He doesn't realize that many of those qualities are coming from the same person.
His reactions to Chengcheng's various transformations are also comedy gold. 😂 The man is supposed to be extremely intelligent, yet sometimes the situations around him completely destroy his ability to behave normally.
Tan Jianci's comedic timing was one of the strongest parts of the drama for me. His facial expressions, awkward reactions and completely serious attitude during ridiculous situations made some scenes even funnier. At the same time, when Tang Qi becomes emotionally vulnerable, the character has a completely different feeling.
😂 Chengcheng's Different Identities — The Best Part!
Honestly, the different identities were one of the biggest reasons I enjoyed Filter.
Su Miao brings out the glamorous and confident side of Chengcheng. Watching Tang Qi become interested in her while we know the truth creates so many funny and awkward situations.
Fang Jin was another identity I really enjoyed because this version allows the drama to explore intelligence, confidence and emotional strength in a different way. The contrast between Chengcheng herself and this identity makes the transformation feel more meaningful than simply changing someone's face.
Then we get Quan Sheng Tang, which was completely different again. 😂 Watching Chengcheng take on a male identity creates some of the funniest situations in the drama, especially because Tang Qi's reactions become even more hilarious.
And then there are the animal/object transformations. Some of them are completely absurd, but that's exactly why they work. 😂 The alpaca moments especially gave the drama that chaotic personality where you genuinely don't know what ridiculous thing is going to happen next.
The impressive thing is that these identities don't completely erase Chengcheng's personality. They feel like different pieces of the same person being exaggerated.
👭 Lin Yuan — The Friend Everyone Needs
Lin Yuan was one of my favorite supporting characters.
She isn't there just to be "the best friend." She genuinely understands Chengcheng and supports her without constantly judging her. Even when Chengcheng's situation becomes completely unbelievable, Lin Yuan doesn't simply run away.
Their friendship was honestly one of the healthiest relationships in the drama.
I also loved the comedy between them because they have the kind of friendship where they can be completely ridiculous together. 😂 Their scenes feel natural rather than forced.
And Lin Yuan's relationship with Gu Yu adds another enjoyable layer to the supporting cast.
🤝 Gu Yu — The Reliable Best Friend
Gu Yu is the type of supporting character who makes the story better simply by being there.
He provides a nice contrast to Tang Qi. Tang Qi can be overly serious and analytical, while Gu Yu is more relaxed and socially comfortable.
Their friendship is another strong point of the drama. They don't just exist because the male lead needs a best friend; they actually feel like people who have built trust over time.
I especially enjoyed how Gu Yu could understand Tang Qi even when Tang Qi himself couldn't understand what he was feeling. 😂
👩⚖️ Su Qing Li — The Sister Who Looks Cold but Cares Deeply
Su Qing Li initially gave me the impression of being the typical intimidating older sister. She is confident, successful and much more polished than Chengcheng, which naturally makes Chengcheng feel insecure around her.
But the more we understand Qing Li, the more we see that her seemingly cold attitude isn't simply because she doesn't care.
She has her own way of showing affection. She can be strict and sometimes frustrating, but when Chengcheng genuinely needs support, her protective side becomes much clearer.
I actually liked that their sisterhood wasn't portrayed as perfect. They have misunderstandings, differences and moments where they don't understand each other, which makes their relationship feel more realistic.
❤️ Tang Qi & Chengcheng
The romance isn't the most intense part of the drama, but I liked the underlying idea behind their relationship.
The real question isn't simply "Will Tang Qi fall for Chengcheng?"
It's more like:
"Will he eventually realize what he actually loves about all these different people?"
That makes their romance more interesting.
I also liked that the drama slowly moves the relationship away from physical appearance and toward personality. The filter keeps changing Chengcheng's face, but the person underneath remains the same.
That's basically the entire emotional point of their relationship.
😂 The Comedy — 10/10 for Chaos
The comedy was probably the biggest surprise for me.
Some scenes were so absurd that I couldn't take them seriously—and I don't think the drama wanted me to. 😂
Tang Qi's reactions, Chengcheng trying to maintain her secret, the different transformations, the awkward misunderstandings and especially the animal transformations created so many memorable moments.
This drama knows when to be serious, but it also knows when to completely embrace its ridiculousness.
And honestly, sometimes I wasn't even watching for the romance anymore. I was watching because I wanted to know what crazy thing Chengcheng was going to turn into next. 😂
🌷 The Message Behind the Filter
Behind all the comedy, Filter actually has a pretty meaningful message.
The drama constantly asks us how much appearance affects the way people treat us—and how much our own insecurities affect the way we see ourselves.
Chengcheng initially believes that changing her appearance will solve her problems. But gradually, the story shows that confidence doesn't come from having the "perfect" face.
The filter can change how you look.
It can't change who you are.
And I think that's what makes the concept work so well.
🎭 Final Thoughts
Overall, Filter was a really enjoyable drama for me. It isn't perfect, and I personally wanted more from the female lead in terms of that strong main-character presence and wanted the romance to have a little more depth.
But the creative concept, hilarious transformations, strong supporting characters, Tang Qi's personality, Chengcheng's different identities and the underlying message about self-worth made it a memorable watch.
It's one of those dramas where you can laugh at something completely ridiculous in one scene and then unexpectedly get an emotional moment in the next.
For me, Filter is best described as:
Funny + chaotic + creative + wholesome + surprisingly meaningful. 😂❤️
It may not be everyone's type of drama, but if you want something different from the usual C-drama romance formula, I definitely think Filter is worth watching.
Story: ⭐ 8/10
Acting/Cast: ⭐ 9/10
Music: ⭐ 8/10
Rewatch Value: ⭐ 8.5/10
Overall: ⭐ 8.5/10
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