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Beautiful, Classic, Perfect Love Story
I stumbled upon this series by accident and have become an addicted, infatuated, love-sick fan of the story and leads. This my favorite trope (enemies to lovers) done to perfection.To be honest, I didn't think I was going to love the FL (whom I have to love more than the ML) at first, but my gosh, she grew on me fast. She's quirky and spunky and beautiful.
Sandwiched between the falling in love of the leads is a great history lesson on Thailand. I can't count how many times I paused to research the name of the characters. It was fascinating.
Although this is a slow-burn romance (not my favorite), it does a wonderful job taking of you on the journey toward their love.
Falling in love with the series while watching the characters fall in love was a wonderful experience. I plan to watch this more than once, maybe 10 times. The only thing is, trying to find this on a watchable platform is almost impossible.
10 Glorious Stars
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Highly Entertaining...to say the least!
Highly entertaining...to say the least. This series has to be one of the best historical dramas I've watched in awhile. There are some laugh-out-loud moments, some shocking/dramatic moments, and some heartfelt moments between the leads.I've read where some viewers have issues with the FL; however, I'm really loving her in this role. Her character sort of reminds me of the kicka** women who were said to have help tame the American wild west. She holds nothing back, and you can tell she is doing everything in her power to protect the people she cares about.
Another character I love is the CP's mother. She hasn't been in many scenes, but she's stolen the show for me.
Regarding the chemistry between the leads, I do love it. The pacing of their interactions and banter are spot on. I can't wait to see how they work through and bring their different worlds together.
If you are looking for something fast paced and funny with a complicated plot and dramatic moments, I highly recommend this series. Also, the bromance between the ML and SML is well worth it.
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Engaging with amazing Chemistry
Summed up in two words...Sooooo Good!! This has been highly entertaining to watch that I can't wait to see what the characters are going to do next. The FL lead is adorable and fun (For cuteness, I rate her 10/10). The ML is grumpy and serious and handsome. There is definite chemistry with opposites attract. Since I LOVE enemies to lovers tropes, this is definitely my cup of tea.Chemistry: 10/10
Flow of Story: 10/10
Secondary characters: 10/10
Laugh out loud moments: 10/10 (the female lead is so funny)
This series doesn't drag. It's easy to get lost in the scene until it's the end, and I'm anxiously awaiting the next episode (sometimes without subtitles). I highly recommend this so far.
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Entertaining and Gripping - I want more!
This is a 10 so far. LOVING IT!! The first episode is gripping. I love Kim Yoo Jung, so I've highly anticipated this series for awhile. She hasn't disappointed. Her character is bold and independent and caring. The ML is so mysterious and cautiously curious about the FL. The secondary cast is great, too. I enjoy seeing Jo Sung Ha play a non villainous role because his character in 100 Days My Prince was irredeemable. Kim Kwang Gyu who plays the headmaster is comic relief...I laughed out loud in his scenes through episode 2. Besides the great cast, the visual effects are so impressive and beautiful. I wished I could wait to binge watch, but I'm too addicted to the cast and story, I'm living for the next episode. So well done.Was this review helpful to you?
A Calming and Healing Watch
Episode 1: I'll be the first to admit, I don't like variety shows. I don't watch them in America, so I thought this might take some effort to sit down and watch, although I am a huge fan of Zhao Lusi. From the first minute, I found myself captivated by the narration, scenery, and conversations. There are some heartwarming and humorous scenes between her drama co star, Fu Bohan and the villagers. Along the way, she meets an elderly gentleman who shares with her his artistic craft.When he says: "I'm old and my hands are dirty. Very dirty."
Lusi gently reassures him, responding to him having calluses: "This is your medal. A craftsman's medal. This is why you're so great."
What a beautiful, uplifting, and sincere thing to say to someone. My family is full of struggling craftsman. I absolutely wanted to embrace her at this moment. To me, this was actually my favorite segment because of the profound and deep connection she found with him. I also LOVED how they incorporated him playing the bone flute. It was absolutely enchanting to hear, and now I want to find one and learn to play. But, I digress. During this segment, Lusi shows interest in his craft and later gifts him with a sewing machine. Also, she is so caring and considerate to her host family, bringing them gifts and praising the young girl on many occasions.
While she shares a few memories from her past, she does so in a way to connect with viewers that have shared a similar life. I have read through comments on another platform who praise her for her ability to comfort them. I read one recently that made me cry. Suffering from many things, the poster, because of this show, decided to take a trip, like Luci, to heal herself. How amazing to be able to touch a heart to warmly.
Through this show, she's bringing awareness to depression, who MANY suffer from all over the world. In some countries, it's a stigma where it's not supposed to be discussed. The courage to pitch this show and follow through knowing segments of the population and her own entertainment circle would brutally attack every word she said, is absolutely courageous.
Overall, this show is very uplifting and encouraging. It's calming and therapeutic. There are many challenges we will face in life. How we choose to overcome and recover from these challenges shouldn't be judged and scrutinized with a magnifying class. It should be celebrated and embraced.
(Note: Those bombarding this show with 1 stars because you don't like the actress shows she hasn't failed in a series, but you have failed as a compassionate human being).
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A Female Student Arrives at the Imperial College
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Highly Entertaining with Great Cast
Summary:Chemistry: 10/10
Rosy: 10/10
Cast: 10/10
Humor: 10/10
There's just something about Rosy and the characters she plays. As a viewer, I get pulled into the story in every one of her series. Rosy's character in A Female Student Arrives is no exception so far. She is so fun to watch...my girl crush is at a 10 for her in this one.
At first, I wasn't sure about the ML because I'm not very familiar with him; however, he's won me over in just two episodes. I am absolutely loving his character and his interactions with the FL, so I'm not disappointed in the chemistry between the two. He's cold to FL's warmth. He's calm and even keel to her quirkiness. Where some people say characters might have a dry sense of humor, he has dry flirting down to an art. I've found myself replaying their scenes over and over again because their energy is so good.
The secondary cast is, so far, really good. Her best friend, and I know future one-sided love interest, is great. Although I admit I'd love to see a SML with a platonic friendship relationship with the FL, the jealousy the character provokes in the ML here is quite comical.
So far, this is a highly entertaining, and I recommend for Rosy and the ML alone.
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