Light Hearted Modern Drama With Great Cast And Chemistry Between The Leads
After watching the brutal emotional roller coaster that was Till The End of The Moon, I found myself in desperate need of a lighthearted make- you-feel-good drama to help me soothe its’ anguish.
And the good thing was, the same handsome stars with sweet and loving chemistry that were the leads of the Till The End of The Moon, are also the main couple that leads Love Is Sweet and are the charming and cute duo played by Lou Yun Xi as Yuan Shuai and Jiang Jun.
Since my foray into C dramas, I haven't watched one set in modern times, and specially one which atmosphere and overall vibe is for the most part, boring office daily routines, stock market competition and little dramas of its characters’ daily lives!
But as I said, the main motivation for me was the main lead played by The talented and irresistible Luo Yun Xi and Bai Lu and they did not disappoint! To be honest, the plot of Love Is Sweet is neither original or anything new. It stars Jiang June, a young woman educated in economics and psychology, who has decided to join a top investment banking firm in Shanghai called MH. There he meets his childhood friend and bully at school, Yuan Shuai, who is now her boss (and who has been secretly in love with her for years) after 10 years. But working in the investment banking industry is tough and Jun has to navigate intricate office politics, rivalries and the overall cut throat and competitive culture of the industry, if she wants to succeed in her career. Oh and one more thing; she's allergic to tears and crying (if you can believe that!) So, no pressure!
Honestly, if it wasn't for the romance aspect of it, it would be pretty boring and frankly not my cup of tea. Series set in offices dealing with stock market and office politics are not my thing.
But again, what was really the main draw from me was Lou Yun Xi and Bai Lu playing the main lead. After watching Till The End of The Moon, I had no doubt in my mind that Luo Yun Xi is not just a pretty face; the man can act and do it very well, in a way that makes you want to watch him forever on c-dramas! So, take his insanely good looks, lithe ballet dancer grace and phenomenal charisma on the screen as Yuan Shuai, and then combine it with the effortless cute and lovely Bai Lu who plays the idealistic and determined, yet vulnerable Jiang Jun with their natural and irresistible chemistry on screen, and you've pretty much convinced me to watch a drama that I wouldn't otherwise watch.
Although its plot is basic and at many points are predictable, I didn't mind. I went into it roughly knowing what to expect. To put it simply, it's a light romantic comedy with an upbeat tone and a happy ending (rare for Cdramas, I know!) that ultimately makes you feel good.
And I love it! it was exactly what I needed after the heartbreak and tears that Till The End of the Moon put me through. And why not? We all need to feel good once in a while, even if it is done by watching a very light romance fiction, set in investing corporations starting hot and perfect to-be-boyfriends!
And the good thing was, the same handsome stars with sweet and loving chemistry that were the leads of the Till The End of The Moon, are also the main couple that leads Love Is Sweet and are the charming and cute duo played by Lou Yun Xi as Yuan Shuai and Jiang Jun.
Since my foray into C dramas, I haven't watched one set in modern times, and specially one which atmosphere and overall vibe is for the most part, boring office daily routines, stock market competition and little dramas of its characters’ daily lives!
But as I said, the main motivation for me was the main lead played by The talented and irresistible Luo Yun Xi and Bai Lu and they did not disappoint! To be honest, the plot of Love Is Sweet is neither original or anything new. It stars Jiang June, a young woman educated in economics and psychology, who has decided to join a top investment banking firm in Shanghai called MH. There he meets his childhood friend and bully at school, Yuan Shuai, who is now her boss (and who has been secretly in love with her for years) after 10 years. But working in the investment banking industry is tough and Jun has to navigate intricate office politics, rivalries and the overall cut throat and competitive culture of the industry, if she wants to succeed in her career. Oh and one more thing; she's allergic to tears and crying (if you can believe that!) So, no pressure!
Honestly, if it wasn't for the romance aspect of it, it would be pretty boring and frankly not my cup of tea. Series set in offices dealing with stock market and office politics are not my thing.
But again, what was really the main draw from me was Lou Yun Xi and Bai Lu playing the main lead. After watching Till The End of The Moon, I had no doubt in my mind that Luo Yun Xi is not just a pretty face; the man can act and do it very well, in a way that makes you want to watch him forever on c-dramas! So, take his insanely good looks, lithe ballet dancer grace and phenomenal charisma on the screen as Yuan Shuai, and then combine it with the effortless cute and lovely Bai Lu who plays the idealistic and determined, yet vulnerable Jiang Jun with their natural and irresistible chemistry on screen, and you've pretty much convinced me to watch a drama that I wouldn't otherwise watch.
Although its plot is basic and at many points are predictable, I didn't mind. I went into it roughly knowing what to expect. To put it simply, it's a light romantic comedy with an upbeat tone and a happy ending (rare for Cdramas, I know!) that ultimately makes you feel good.
And I love it! it was exactly what I needed after the heartbreak and tears that Till The End of the Moon put me through. And why not? We all need to feel good once in a while, even if it is done by watching a very light romance fiction, set in investing corporations starting hot and perfect to-be-boyfriends!
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