Abie77

I haven't watched the original and I'm not too thrilled about this project. I love Ahn Hyo Seop and I can't bear to see him with another female lead. I wasn't a fan of this female actress in Vincenzo. Some pairings just don't work for me. I understand that it's hard to watch a remake, especially if the original is a masterpiece.

True Beauty, Any of the School series (2021 was the only one I've seen and it was good), mermaid prince (the beginning)

You brought up some valid points and I agree with most of them. I watch mostly K dramas but have delved into some Taiwanese dramas years ago and recently some Chinese dramas. I think the episodes can be rather lengthy for Chinese dramas. They start off interesting and exciting. But after maybe 5 or 6 episodes, the character development or storyline (or both) declines and the plots get ridiculous. It's always some business scheme or someone evil out to get someone for revenge. Just not solid. It's rare to see a female character that's strong and is not easily controlled by the male lead, who is typically rich/handsome/smart/cold. Too predictable. Oh, why do they always showcase women dying in pain from their monthly cycle and the guy has to get her supplies and dote on her? Is this a cultural thing?

Just started watching this drama cause I some some clips on YT of Kim Tak and Shin Ari. They have such great chemistry!

He was the only good thing on Now We're Breaking Up. So excited to see him as a main lead. His female counterpart from that drama would be good here too.

Ryan Ding and Xing Zhao Lin

Adult trainee was definitely a winner for me in this category. The chemistry between this couple was palpable. And the male lead was definitely a jaw dropper.

What about how to be thirty?

My top OST this year is Nevertheless. I had to wait 2 weeks to get the full length version of Sam Kim’s song. Plus Rio’s songs are so dreamy 😍