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Annoying love triangle

Imagine one guy- his whole secondary school and now uni life, doting and following around the girl he likes. Does he not have anything else to do? How about study, play sports, get a life, have an ambition??

Then comes the love rival- another guy who also has nothing else to do but follow the girl and try to get close to her like a little puppy. And the FL!! She knows... SHE KNOWS that both guys like her and she’s just stringing them along like a chew toy. The love triangle is sooo annoying. All the friends and roommates are also centred on the FL.. a very boring storyline. I was hoping it would get better. And just when you think the story will improve, the annoying 2ML starts his crazy stalker nonsense again. Seriously, what trash script is this?? I was so done. Enough. I just skipped to the last episode and even that was disappointing.

The music is not memorable at all. Unfortunately I just dropped this. Really not worth your time. NEXT :)

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Stop saying Boss Boss!! So annoying

First 10mins of this drama was SO GOOD! It was so intense and got me very interested. The few episodes that followed were good, even the 2nd couple got me wanting for more. But towards episode 15 onwards maybe (can’t remember cos I dropped this about a month ago, only writing the review now;)) it was getting tiresome. Especially with Xiao Ning saying Lao pan, Lao pan in every other sentence! Da*n annoying!!!

Chemistry between leads was poor. I think it’s because Allen Ren is married? He has another new drama with Bai Lu, whom I like; but not sure whether to watch if it’s gonna lack chemistry. I read online he does fake kissing scenes, and they use a stand-in actor if you see the lips touching. And I see that he’s got quite a number of new dramas lined up. I honestly wonder why he’s so popular? Don’t think he’s super good looking, acting skills are stiff and nominal, plus he won’t do kissing scenes and lacks PDA... then how to do romance dramas??

2nd couple had great potential. I initially liked the character Chao Yan for her independence and fighting skills. They also had a great couch kissing scene 😉 But after that, their story got annoying as well, running around in circles.

So yeah... dropped it at Episode 25 (read there was a stupid break-up scene :P after that). Also the styling for Xiao Ning was VERY VERY BAD!!! She goes to an award show in jeans and sweater -face palm! Hair style also sucked. Don’t recommend this at all. BORING

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Unexpectedly so good with a beautiful ending :)

This is my first time watching a full drama with Xiao Zhan and Yang Zi. I started both The Untamed and Go go Squid and unfortunately dropped both dramas after a few episodes. I’ve also written a review for GGS.

I absolutely loved this drama! It was very unexpected, both leads really portrayed their characters well. Xiao Zhan is such a good actor! He was able to portray a variety of emotions, very subtle changes in his facial expressions and showing how he adored and fell in love with FL. Yang Zi also portrayed her character very well- cute, bright, brave and outspoken! What annoyed me a little was her hair and how she kept adjusting it ;)

The first few episodes may be a little dry and slow. I suppose the writers needed time to introduce the characters and relationship dynamics in order to build the story from a good base. The pace started getting better and the storyline more engaging when the ML started having feelings for FL. The story development was very good for the main leads, how they first got to know one another, helped each other with problems, falling in love and then the best part- dealing with issues when being in a relationship. Really really very relatable. There were some cliches with love rival, short break up etc.. but the way the FL hunted him down and told him off was one of my favourite scenes!! :):)

Another relationship dynamic that was important in this drama is between father- daughter, and between the family. Be prepared to get annoyed and at the same time crying :( The side couples were not as engaging- it felt more like a filler for the episodes sadly. The last few episodes is a tear- jerker. Be ready with your tissues!! I was wondering how the writers would end it- and I was very very satisfied with the way they did it. (Way better ending than Business Proposal ;))

All in all, I would definitely recommend this. Would love to see a drama with Xiao Zhan and Wu Lei ;) Both very good looking and talented actors. :):):)

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A little cringe ;)

Please don’t hate me.. I know a lot of ppl love this drama. To me it just seems a little far fetched for two people who are in their late twenties to be SO awkward and shy with each other.

It’s rather unconventional the way they met, communicated via email, got to know each other, got engaged after only one date... ? And the stealing glances, shyness with skinship etc.. seems more like for those who are 5-10yrs younger. A little too fake and “put on” in my opinion.

It seems Allen Ren plays this kind of role quite often- the rich/ noble/ high ranking man who is either cold/ aloof/ distant... I would just like to see him in a different role/ character please. Bai Lu as always- classy and elegant. She looked so beautiful when she walked in in her QiPao:)

I would advise to watch One and Only first, as there are many references to that drama (and spoilers). For those who didn’t know, Forever and Ever is a sequel to Only and Only in modern times.

Will update my review once I complete this;)
Update: I have decided to drop this! :P Just too slow paced and I just can’t stand the shyness and awkwardness.

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TOO CLICHE

Too cliche… that’s my two cents. The plot and storyline is just being reused again and again. Two strangers meet; have an agreement to pretend to be a couple to help each other, HE falls for her by having a “dynamite kiss” ( which tbh the on screen kiss was not that sizzling at all). They are about to go at it then she asks him to take a shower lol, and she gets a call her mother is in hospital. Runs away leaving him hanging, he’s heart broken worried, looking desperately for her; then she suddenly turns up looking for a job in his father’s company! She had to lie about being married and a mother to get the job. And the story goes on how he’s discriminative and believing she’s married , but the team of mothers work hard and face all their challenges head on etc…

The ending last episode was terrible! So typical- loses his memory and she tries to recreate their moments together. THEN- but of course. They meet at the same place where they had their dynamite kiss and AGAIN, slip and fall to have another dynamite kiss ughhh I could not watch. And tadaaa- the end. He regains his memory and they live happily ever after.

I’m hoping kdrama writers can create Better original more interesting scripts. Yes this is similar to business proposal, but I like BP much more. And sorry, I like Jang Kiyong but his acting here is too false :(

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Either you like it or you don’t ?

When I started this, it was quite intriguing. A really hateful CEO with people issues; quirky and narcissistic, a very bad temper and is full of himself. Then his personal assistant/ secretary who can’t stand him, but has held on and swallowed her pride for one year for the sake of her job.

How the story unfolds from this to her melt down and threatening him, to his accident, his memory loss, her pretending to be his fiancé etc.. all at the same time the people around him trying to find a way to destroy him and his company. It got quite annoying for me.. I had to FF here and there cos I found some characters just to cliche. It got better from Episode 10 onwards- better in the romance, better in the plot and theories, better overall.

One really good aspect of the drama is the character development of Noh Go Jin (ML). From being such a jerk- to realising all the awful things he had done, how badly he treated his staff and the ppl around him; and how he changed and turned a new leaf. It was really heart-warming to watch.

The final episode was good (at least better than Business Proposal 😭) A nice closure for all the characters involved, and a happy ending. The way the end was written was also sweet and memorable, a nice after taste to all the craziness. “You are my miracle that made me go crazy” 💜

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Tire of these storylines.. ?

Here you go… your typical drama where exes return and cause chaos. Don’t these writers get it? It’s 2023.. we want better scripts!!

Started off really well, production is good, actors are good, the first 11 episodes were good. Beautiful storyline where the ML loses his girlfriend 6 years ago, and finally opens up his heart to FL and love again. Then when they introduce the Ex- boyfriend, and how he’s scheming to interfere with not only her personal new relationship with a very charming doctor, he also manipulated her work professionally, being rich and CEO of the company that hires her. Sheesh.. if I were her I wouldn’t take the job. I knew then that this storyline would just go down the drain

So I look to the comments section and true enough, many MANY unhappy viewers. Guess I’m dropping this guys. Too bad :(

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Not that great ;(

It started off quite interesting, with FL confessing and giving ML a strong forced kiss. She liked him, but he rejected her. Up to this point, the storyline was quite interesting and I liked the FL’s strong character.

After rejecting her, he realised he also had feelings for her (which took him quite long to admit). Then he started pursuing her like a puppy, and she kept rejecting him, being hot & cold. This is where it starts to get annoying. Then finally when they get together, it gets boringgg. The focus then shifts to the 2nd couple which are very boring.

So it’s just a 6/10 for me. Last few episodes were dull, I was just FF to complete it :(

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You will love to hate this? ;)

Actually no, you won’t hate this. :) It’s like the old-style kind of Kdramas, the kind I used to make fun of years ago lol.. It is quite additive watching this, so my suggestion is to binge- watch!

The storyline is pretty cliche, a typical revenge drama with a time travel twist. You have the evil stepmother and stepsister, and you will love to hate them. Somewhere in the middle your blood will start to boil watching each episode, but not to worry the good guys always win.

The chemistry between the main leads are pretty decent, and there is one really good kiss/ bed scene ;);) it’s a happy ending as well. So have a go at this and enjoy it :)

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Really wanted to like this drama :(

Most of the other reviews are very good. Sorry to be the rotten apple, but this didn’t make the cut for me. I truly wanted to like this drama. It had a lot of promise in the first half, then it just got annoying and boring.

The chemistry of both leads were quite evident from the beginning. And I liked their visuals and characters. FL is a successful corporate working in the bank, he is the strong silent artistic type who prefers to work with wood carvings and Chinese relics and antiques. The story unfolds with them meeting by chance (but we later find out that he met her 6 yrs ago) and five days later they are getting married! Lol… nothing new with Chinese dramas I guess. Their romance was progressing pretty nicely and even though the love rival came back (his first love) they managed to sort it out, although I was quite annoyed during those episodes with their lack of communication and wondering how the FL can be friends with the love rival and still hang out w her?? Also, the kissing scenes were terrible! ;) Just closed lips pressed together, haha! Oh, and after two years, the puppies are still the same puppies?? Akakaka!!

But yeah, then the long lost older brother returns and there’s another weird vibe to it. Is he a good guy or bad guy… I was so confused. It was just too strange. After that I started fast forwarding wayyy too much and didn’t really relate to the storyline anymore. Just didn’t hold my interest.

I did like the setting, the Jing Garden and the cinematography. It was quaint and beautiful. To watch or not to watch? Depends on your taste I guess..

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Lots of explicit scenes! Lol

It’s an 18+ maturity audience. My first ever Japanese drama- and whoa! I thought the Japanese were quite conservative in this manner??! I guess not! Lots and lots of soft porn scenes, use of tongue, fingers and more.

The storyline is typical- rich wives having different issues with husbands; husbands having affairs or neglecting their wives etc The plots are quite predictable and I did feel for each of the storylines. I also did tear a little at some points.

The ending was somewhat disappointing, cos it felt like she had forgiven her ex-abusive, unfaithful husband to help him rebuild the company they both started together. No no no.. a big FAT NO! Did not and could not agree with the last 10mins. If she had embraced her freedom, left him to rot, cut all ties and started her own business - that would have been correct. Forgive him- yes, but help him get back on his feet? No.

If you’ve never watched a Jdrama, give it a try. It’s a good insight to how poorly Japanese women are treated in their culture. Sad to say.

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Absolutely loved it!

Although I was disappointed with two things. Will get to that at the end of this review.
A drama about the Kpop industry- the companies that “own” them, and the struggles they go through to become stars/ idols. First 3 episodes were boring, but it did pick up after that. The storyline was I guess what many trainees and idols have to endure these days- controlling companies and managers, being overworked, fanatic and obsessive fans, peer pressure and competitiveness between teammates, dating issues etc.. it’s kinda sad really that these celebrities don’t have or are not allowed to have their own personal life or freedom.

I did enjoy the dance performances by Shax and Sparkling- I thought Lee Jun Young who played the ML Kwon Ryoc was an excellent dancer, a class above the rest. His voice also was really good. I particularly enjoyed his jealousy moments :P which I found hilarious. Unfortunately I found the FL to be somewhat a disappointment. She was cute and all but I found her character lacked depth and gust. The outstanding female character would be La Ri-Ma, who we all hate in the first few episodes, but she redeems herself as the show moves along, looking out for her juniors and standing up for herself.

Now come the two disappointing factors:
1) The romance. I liked the initial tug and pull between the leads. Especially coming from Kwon Ryoc, I could feel the intensity and chemistry, the times when he said he missed her and wanted to see her. However after they started dating, it lacked PDA, and their two kissing scenes were, sorry to say, quite pathetic lol. Imagine sitting on a bench with your bf/gf, gazing at the stars and you are seated like 3 feet away from each other! I mean what the??!! The other couples also lacked any real connection and chemistry.

2) What happened to CEO Park? Was he still able to remain at his post after the email was released etc? And after Shax left NOG? I’m also not sure which company Shax ended up signing with- was it JH Entertainment? It was kinda rushed and unclear.

If you’re a Kpop fan, I reckon you might enjoy this. Not a real romance drama, more about growing up and discovering yourself. There are some life lessons to take from this, and an eye-opener for those who are clueless about the industry. Enjoy :)

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Definitely different and interesting. :)

I was very intrigued with the storyline. Definitely not the typical Chinese drama storylines- overbearing CEO/ rich man poor girl/ accidental fall on you & kisses etc.. I’m also glad their voices were not dubbed. Production wise, it was well done.

For the first half I would have given it a 9 or 9.5? But towards the last 6 episodes, it sort of waned and kept repeating its vicious cycle. Was a little annoyed by then and Xu Guanghan aka the bad guy was just getting on my nerves. I was disappointed in the last episode- the way he was arrested and how the truth was revealed. It was too fast, didn’t have any impact on the audience whatsoever, and I felt it wasn’t revealed enough just how sinister the bad guy was.

Hmmm I felt some characters were overly done- Xu Guanghan was one, grandma Fushun another, and Jiang Kele ( she overacted way too much- I just didn’t like it).

The best characters I liked were Xu Nian and Gu Qianya. They were also the best couple. Both were matured, intelligent and looked very good together :) I also loved their outfits and style. I have to admit- I’m biased towards Zhang Linghe- he’s so good looking esp dressed in turtle necks and long overcoats; and I loved him in Maiden Holmes as well. (Must watch!)

Lu xiao (acted by He Luo Luo) was ok... he was just a pretty face ;) but he could dance quite well (just some small parts). He’s from a Chinese boy group called R1SE. He and Jiang Kele were the main couple- but I didn’t really enjoy their story or chemistry. It was rather plain and boring.

All in all, I would recommend this to watch, as it’s quite different and you will enjoy all the handsome actors :)

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Interesting until it wasn’t

First four episodes were interesting. That’s what gets most people to keep watching. The scene at the motel was disturbing.. was she having s*x w a dying/ dead man? How did he die.. I have no idea.. last episode was terrible. They suddenly entered a paranormal world- offering to kill human sacrifice , FL had to die so the world could see what she could see. Nonsensical

It’s short, only 6 eps. Good thing;) kinda sad what happened to the first bf she ever had. Highly not recommended to watch. Go to Cdramas instead- The Prisoner of Beauty is an excellent watch!

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Worth the watch??

The first 3 episodes will get you interested; and the last 3 episodes will keep you on the edge of your seat!!

Don’t try to make sense of the body/ face swap thing- it was just that interesting for me. Every few episodes will have a plot twist, so it keeps the momentum going.

ML is hot:) his character is loyal and steady- he’s got brains and can fight. FL is caring but also independent and strong. Both compliment each other very well. Supporting characters are also intriguing and not at all boring. The main plot and storyline is solving crimes and sourcing who is the mastermind behind the conspiracy and unrest in the government. The romance is another main plot, and yes, someone dies:( I guessed it already somewhere halfway in the middle. But it is generally a happy ending.

A definite recommended watch. Enjoy:)

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