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Slow Burn Pace but Beautiful Character Growth

This drama isn't mainly about romance, but it does focus on romance after all. Leave it if you're not into it.

I really admire Shang Zhi Tao's growth in both her feelings and her work life. This story has two POVs. From the FL's perspective, every action she takes is understandable. She starts as a fresh graduate at a well-known company, moves from the Northeast to a huge city, and even gets involved in HR recruitment by helping establish new employee criteria. Logically, her criteria don't even match the standard, which makes it harder for her to pursue a stable position at work and a normal love life in Beijing. So, I can totally understand why she’s so easily taken advantage of by others or is quite a pushover in some situations (though she still has a core stance). She’s really insecure about herself and puts way too much pressure and expectation on herself to make everything go smoothly, especially with her life in Beijing.

Honestly, the first quarter of this drama is a bit slow, but I do enjoy it because I'm willing to wait for the main plot, SZT transformation, and her character development.

Talk about Luan Nian, he plays a constant push-and-pull game when expressing his feelings. He tends to think emotions and softness aren't something worth focusing on and believes that maintaining his work is all he needs. Since he already achieves everything and is in a stable position, he thinks he can pursue the other things he wants by dealing with them through his miserable attitude. He is surrounded by a city and an urban circle where warmth, honesty, and trustworthiness are far from reality. Everyone looks for benefits and competence. Even in love, people use relationships to compete over material things. His sharp tongue is his way of pushing away disloyal people, and he has become accustomed to it. This way of dealing with people is also what allows him to remain in Lingmei. Even when he starts to fly higher than the place he usually stands, he forgets he doesn't have wings of his own. What he fails to realize is that SZT's admiration, respect, and love have lifted him and embraced him, and he is confused about how to respond to honesty and sincerity.

At last, I think the love from Shang Zhi Tao will make Luan Nian soften emotionally, learn to appreciate moments and the little things in life, while the dim love from Luan Nian lets Shang Zhi Tao learn to value herself for how she can be worth it even without Luan Nian by her side (Shang Zhi Tao, I'm supporting you from your backk)

I see this story as a journey of emotions that makes their lives worth living, with the workplace and Beijing serving as the main backdrop for their growth.

PS: Also, at first I didn't have much impression of the supporting roles, but they're surprisingly good! Each of them is diverse and a great support for the female lead's growth, which makes it hard for me to think about dropping this drama ;D

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BEST AMOBG THE BEST J-DRAMA EVER!!

Watch this drama ramdomly because of the froth poster,I dont feel really good for a traditional culture,but this one really change my perception

The first ep just really satisfying,they end up together easily even there is a revenge actually

I also interest in the japanese sweet,because every sweets that they do actually have a huge message,its about art..its no plain story

Minami(nao) also give the best acting here,she never act with a revenge and mystery personality,but here,its really a different role and I just really love it

But 8 episode is really not enough,I want them to end up married and have a baby....but its just okay for the happy ending

And I also want tsubaki(ryusei) to pay more attention the nao(minami) or have more time together...I hope this will be on the other drama if they could work together again

The antagonise also good,when here in the drama,they actually have a lot of antagonise..and also,they do it on purpose,its not jiat a zero action..

Every single action was really smooth and they not even waste the story with such a plain action...this productin was really creative

I hope for another J-drama that really have a clean purpose its not just a drama with just a love scene

Hope for this this two work in other drama pleasee

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SLIGHTLY ROMANCE AND STUNNING SCENERY

I came here after watching IN A CLASS OF HER OWN and DR CUTIE. I never thought that these two leads in SWEET TAI CHI would work together

I'm just impressed with Wenjun, as this was his first drama as a main role.

First, I was really stunned by the cinematography and scenery in this drama; it felt unreal. Great work by the production team for professionally shooting the scenes; it really makes all the tai chi scenes look perfectly filmed, smooth, and not awkward at all. It does make all the actors seem like professional Tai Chi practitioners.

I just hope for season 2 or another drama that brings them two together badly, they just a cute couple haha. I love the way they confess their love without a word 'I love you'. Since I have watched a lot of J dramas, these words are a must in every drama, but this one is just great. It makes this drama beyond cliché.

Then I love the characters of the ML and FL. Feng Piao Piao has a strong personality for not give up easily, dares to walk by herself, and does not depend on others to grow. But she does have a soft side. While Wei Chu is a cold-hearted guy with a charming side, but still cares about others. Then this makes these two walk side by side beautifully and in harmony.

I love how I can learn about the historical elements of Tai Chi from this drama, and I was very impress of the effort of the production.

If it is possible for season 2, they could make a plot with a conflict with other martial arts around the world, and maybe how they can finally unite their power and stand together in the name of martial arts and promote it to the world. Since they had competition abroad in the last episode, they could make a story overseas and start the conflict there. I think if the story has more intense conflict and mystery, it will become a unique drama.

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14 Episodes That Made Me Face the World

This drama wins my heart. It left me in a deep silence, puzzling over and calculating every character’s chances, choices, and decisions. I'm glad that the plot arrangement is super smooth, the timeline is understandable, beautifully arranged, and not confusing at all. I ranked this drama as a top-tier drama I've ever watched. Every emotion is delivered so naturally that I cried, felt loved, felt fragile, and disbelieved just in the same episode. Such a roller coaster drama, and no boring episodes! All actors are truly versatile, and I didn't even dare to overlook any supporting characters in this drama.

When you watch this drama, you might argue about certain parts of the plot, but once you realize that the lives of humans in reality can actually unfold just like this and are incapable of controlling everything. This drama summarizes hope, sacrifice, responsibilities, sincerity, love, trust, and loyalty in a role-play. And yessss, I could see how hope and love were interpreted well in this drama, while caring in expressing love is what makes love truly meaningful and valuable in any relationship: family, love, or friendship.

Once you start watching this drama, let's be responsible enough to finish it. Put aside your desire for satisfaction, cause it does more than exceed expectations. Just watch it as honestly as you see the real world. I dare to say this drama is not to entertain viewers but to teach us values. Let's dig down into Xia Xue, Lu Ming, and Li Hua's life story!

Then, perhaps, this drama will make you appreciate life a little more. :D

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