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I don't usually write reviews, but I genuinely felt the need to write one for this drama because I cannot believe I spent 36 episodes watching it.If you're watching for romance, lower your expectations immediately. The main couple does not get together until the last few minutes of Episode 36. Not the last episode in general—the last few minutes. After spending the entire drama apart, they don't date, don't get any meaningful couple moments, and don't get any real development as an actual relationship. The drama skips straight to their engagement and marriage, and then it ends. That's it. After 36 episodes, the payoff is practically nonexistent.
What makes this even more frustrating is that the female lead spends over half of the drama chasing the male lead's best friend. Instead of building up the actual romance, the story focuses on a one-sided pursuit that goes nowhere. Most of the interactions between the leads consist of the male lead liking her while she sees him as a brother. It became increasingly difficult to stay invested when the drama seemed more interested in delaying the inevitable than developing the relationship people were actually watching for.
The side couples aren't any better. The female lead's best friend spends most of the drama with her boyfriend, only for them to break up and for her to end up marrying a completely random man. The male lead's best friend also had a romantic storyline that didn't end with the couple staying together. So if you become attached to any of the side relationships, don't expect satisfying conclusions there either.
To make matters worse, one member of the friend group literally leaves early in the drama and is never seen again. He gets on a train and essentially disappears from the story. It felt like the writers simply forgot he existed, which honestly reflects the overall quality of the writing.
By the end, the entire drama felt like it was rushing toward the finish line while somehow also dragging itself out. Storylines went nowhere, relationships lacked payoff, and almost every ending felt unsatisfying. I genuinely don't understand how this drama has such a high rating. People can enjoy what they enjoy, but for me, this was a frustrating experience from beginning to end.
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The casting was exceptional, with actors perfectly embodying their roles. However, the main couple lacked significant chemistry, and their romantic scenes could have benefited from more realistic tension and enhanced cinematography.
Conversely, the second couple garnered widespread praise for their superior chemistry, compelling storyline, and charming dynamic, which many fans found more engaging.
Ultimately, "Business Proposal" succeeded as a romantic comedy, skillfully balancing intense emotional moments with iconic and humorous scenes.
8\10 total comfort show
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It's pretty much your average childhood sweethearts, Chinese youth drama; despite the cliché storyline, they were able to deliver a total masterpiece that carries the air of youth and young love perfectly; even the slight details were done and written perfectly.
As much as I don't like the overused Fl personality, I've got to admit that Zhang Miao yi perfected the role of Xaoi Tu without making her an overbearing pick me.
I would've hoped that Wenjun gave us a bit more in terms of acting. I can't blame him too much because his personality is quiet and carefree.
Their college days were probably my favorite, it had the perfect mix of young-adult life, roommate bonding, and romance.
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Please note that this is my personal view and opinion, and I do not mean to insult anyone with a varying judgmentFalling into your smile was my first c-drama, giving it a very valuable place in my heart. I have rewatched this drama countless times, and it has been my comfort drama for years. That said, I won't be biased with my review.
As sweet and funny as this drama is, it is still extremely cringe. When I first watched it in 2023, I thought it was a masterpiece, but looking back, it's pretty corny. They made Tong Yao's entire personality revolve around the fact that she's short, petite, and childish, sure she got a few moments when she was seen as hardworking, willful, and caring, but its not comparable since Lu Si Cheng was painted as a responsible, cold-hearted, and nonchalant guy who doesn't soften on anyone, giving them a "father and daughter" type of relationship. Also, the power difference between them isn't slim; they weren't fair with the personalities at all. The actors' chemistry is nonexistent; Xu Kai had better chemistry with wang yi jun.
The plot was written really nicely, just not executed in the best way. They shouldn't have written her as the first female esports player or a girl living alone with a bunch of guys; it was honestly straight out of Wattpad. The empowerment of females in male-dominated fields was refreshing to see.
The soundtrack honestly wasn't Spotify-worthy, but it went with the fluffy theme of the show.
One thing i really liked was the relationship and dynamic of the ZGDX team, everyone's reaction to Ming's retirement, them welcoming Lu Yue back, them celebrating, helping K with his family drama, singing and drinking together, and noticing the small things about each other, which honestly gave them all a sibling-like relationship.
The cinematics here didn't even try; it felt more like we were watching a short drama, still, it was a smart choice to cast Xu Kai as Lu Sicheng and Zhou Ri Yan as Ai Jia.
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