Vincenzo Cassano

Damn. How slow?

Overall, this is a pretty good romance drama. I did knock off some points because the FL kissed the SML. I don’t care what the situation was or what led up to it. She kissed the SML, and I saw it. That’s just not something I’m okay with.

The only time I think that’s acceptable is if, right at the start of the show, the FL is already in a relationship before she even meets the ML. Then sure, that makes sense. But when both the ML and FL are single and clearly starting to develop feelings for each other? Yeah, no, I'm not a fan of that at all.

It’s still an enjoyable watch. The FL is beautiful. She actually reminds me of Oh Yeon-seo, and overall, the drama is pretty solid.

Slow burn or fast-paced romance?

Ah ok, i never watched that drama. Is it good? Is there much romance?

Did their cameo make sense from their interactions in CTLBT? In that scene, he said to her "we've been together for 3000 days." Is that a reference to this drama?

In Episode 8, the couple who are arguing after the SFL knocks on the door, thinking it’s the SMLs home felt familiar. Are they from another drama, possibly an Easter egg?

Oh I despise that. FL kissing the 2ML is an instant deal-breaker for me. I don’t care about the reason. It’s unnecessary, messy, and completely kills my interest in the story. So yeah, thanks for the warning. That tells me everything I need to know.

What was the SML's response to the kiss? What was her response? Did the ML witness this? If so, what was his reaction?

What episode are you up to?

Understood, but that's still a love triangle, especially if the SML is actively pursuing the FL. Then what makes it worse is when the interactions between the FL and SML are dragged and unresolved until later in the series.

Dropped at the end of episode 2 when the FL was in the SMLs arms. I'm not wasting time on another long nonsense love triangle.

I agree that toxic MLs should be called out, but C-dramas also normalise toxic behaviour from FLs under the label of “independence.” Emotional withholding, silent punishment, constant suspicion, public humiliation, and even physical aggression toward the ML are very common and often framed as empowering or romantic.

Many MLs are written as patient, loyal, and supportive, yet are expected to endure mistreatment without complaint. They apologise repeatedly, sacrifice their careers or status, and wait endlessly while the FL refuses to communicate or compromises nothing in return.

Independence doesn’t mean immunity from accountability. If we’re going to criticise toxic ML behaviour, then the same standard should apply to FLs. Healthy relationships require respect and emotional responsibility from both sides, not just one.

No, that's not it. That's not why this drama isn't the best.

I’m done. I’ve officially dropped this drama. I only have 10 episodes to go, but I just can’t anymore. The actors are great, and I do like the leads, but the pacing is slow, it drags, it’s boring, and the romance just isn't my type. I kept waiting for more, and it never came.

There’s way too much time spent on the family, the farming, and the tea business. I made it through 26 episodes, and if I had nothing else to watch, I probably would’ve forced myself through the last 10 just to see how it ends, but I know I wouldn’t have enjoyed it. It wouldn’t have been bad, but it wouldn’t have been good either.

With so many other things to watch, this isn’t worth the time. Overall, no. It’s just not it.

Only 10 episodes to go. It’s slow, it’s dragging, and my interest is hanging on by a thread, but I’ve come this far. Finishing it is purely about closure.

Edit: No, forget that. Can this Love Be Translated is now on Netflix. Also Idol I is just about finished, Shine on Me is also done, Love Between Lines is ready, To My Beloved Thief is almost ready, Marry Him in Her Place can begin, Gimbap and Onigiri looks good, and Cashero is calling.

Too many good things to watch. Maybe this needs to be dropped.

The synopsis is confusing due to awkward wording and what appears to be a literal translation. Several phrases are misleading in English, especially “finally waited for her boyfriend to marry someone else,” which incorrectly implies this was the outcome she was waiting for. Other issues include unnatural phrasing, unclear relationship context, and abrupt character introductions, which make the emotional arc hard to follow.

Short, corrected synopsis:
Lin Chuchu waited ten years for her first love, only to be heartbroken when he married someone else. Disillusioned with love, she struggles to move on until two men enter her life at the same time. Zhang Yang, a wedding planner, and Yu Ke Feng, a wealthy businessman. Caught between two sincere suitors, Chuchu stands at a crossroads and chooses to take a chance on love again, this time without regrets.

Definitely slow. I'm on episode 13 and can now confirm it's a slow burn romance.

Damn it. That's extremely disappointing because i like the leads.

I doubt it, but if so, I'll work it out on later episodes.

I’ve just finished episode 5, and I’ve decided I’m going to start skipping scenes. It’s pretty boring at the moment, mainly because there’s not enough interactions between the ML and FL. They barely get any screen time together. Instead, too much focus is being given to other characters.

This doesn’t feel like a ML/FL driven drama. It feels more like an ensemble show. I’m really only interested in the leads interactions, so I’ll be skipping the rest for now. It doesn’t seem that important anyway. Hopefully, it reaches a point where the story moves away from the other nonsense and starts focusing properly on the leads. If that happens, I might start watching it properly again from there.

Is this some kind of ultimate reverse harem? I’m on episode 4, and they’re still introducing male characters to be involved with the FL. This is getting out of hand. When does it ever end?