A beautiful and realistic portrayal of life
This is one of the rarest dramas that got me hooked from beginning to end. It is well written and the acting is top notch.
FL and ML - I love watching Esther Yu in all of her modern dramas that I have seen. In this drama, her characters were similar to my own and her struggles with the treatment she received growing up due to her and other people perception of what “beauty” is has made her who she was as an adult. She worked hard to obtain her scholastic achievement to perhaps make up for her perceived lack of beauty (as is in my case). She was doubtful of the intentions of the ML and couldn’t face the world without having her makeup on. Ditto! However, she’s very brave and kind hearted and was able to fall back on her intelligence to bounce back after a break up! I can totally relate to all her experiences in life.
ML - it’s the first time I have seen Vin Zhang as a male lead. Oh my… his good look and acting was one of the best. I found myself smiling every time I watched him and Esther doing their antics as a couple. Some people commented that there were not enough kissing scenes between them. That’s true however the subtle changes in his behaviour towards female lead and his facial expressions truly showed how much he cared for her. When they finally did kiss, it was sizzling hot!
Best scene - when the ML described what beauty is in relation to what he has seen in Yu Mei Ren. WOW!!! The script was written by someone who understands what true beauty is! So deep… and I’m impressed and inspired.
Not so good - too much focus on the second couple. I found myself skipping most of their scenes. However there was something to learn from what they have faced as a couple. In addition, I found the part where the ML simply left the country without telling the FL was infuriating. Yes, they had not declared their relationship, but surely there was enough feelings to merit better communication to stop any misunderstanding!
I highly recommend you watch this drama for its beautiful script and acting by the main couple who I think are suited for each other 🙂 I love the songs too even though I don’t speak the language.
If you have any recommendations on something similar to A romance in the little forest, please let me know. Thanks.
FL and ML - I love watching Esther Yu in all of her modern dramas that I have seen. In this drama, her characters were similar to my own and her struggles with the treatment she received growing up due to her and other people perception of what “beauty” is has made her who she was as an adult. She worked hard to obtain her scholastic achievement to perhaps make up for her perceived lack of beauty (as is in my case). She was doubtful of the intentions of the ML and couldn’t face the world without having her makeup on. Ditto! However, she’s very brave and kind hearted and was able to fall back on her intelligence to bounce back after a break up! I can totally relate to all her experiences in life.
ML - it’s the first time I have seen Vin Zhang as a male lead. Oh my… his good look and acting was one of the best. I found myself smiling every time I watched him and Esther doing their antics as a couple. Some people commented that there were not enough kissing scenes between them. That’s true however the subtle changes in his behaviour towards female lead and his facial expressions truly showed how much he cared for her. When they finally did kiss, it was sizzling hot!
Best scene - when the ML described what beauty is in relation to what he has seen in Yu Mei Ren. WOW!!! The script was written by someone who understands what true beauty is! So deep… and I’m impressed and inspired.
Not so good - too much focus on the second couple. I found myself skipping most of their scenes. However there was something to learn from what they have faced as a couple. In addition, I found the part where the ML simply left the country without telling the FL was infuriating. Yes, they had not declared their relationship, but surely there was enough feelings to merit better communication to stop any misunderstanding!
I highly recommend you watch this drama for its beautiful script and acting by the main couple who I think are suited for each other 🙂 I love the songs too even though I don’t speak the language.
If you have any recommendations on something similar to A romance in the little forest, please let me know. Thanks.
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