Kai Xu Min

I'm really looking forward to season 2 of this drama. A rare gem for a short mini series. Good storyplot. You'll get hooked. And yes both the leads are eyecandies specially the ML. Kisses were well executed. Hoping there were more intimate scenes and loveydovey by the MC.
Gave this an 8.5 Truly deserve a higher rating.

Thought of giving this a shot, despite the low ratings here in MDL. First time to watch both of leads. I think they both look good together. Had a weak start. Yes, given the age gap and grooming per se, it's a typical Jdrama. Of course, a dark side of the story is given. ML is definitely a green flag. Kisses was bad at first, but improved a bit later on, though just a few. Surprisingly, the intimacy is kinda weak here. Like, it was presented conservatively, probably due to the FL's age of 18. Still, gave this drama an 8 for a good ending. Overall, not bad for a typical jdrama plot.

Yes, looking forward to it too Xu Kai with Seven Tan. 😍

Alright, the first 16 eps. got me hooked to this drama aside from Xu Kai, of course. As much as I hated FL's mom's character, she's the main center of this whole drama I think. I thought the story was quite interesting at first. I was hoping to see more of Jia Liang's part story, like to redeem himself as a changed man and still try to win the FL's heart. Sadly, his story just ended at ep. 16. Beyond that it became a drag for me until the romance between the leads kicked in at ep.26. Then, the romance just declined and went a backseat for awhile. Everything was either focused on each ones family issues and the secondary couple's personal struggles as well. I've always looked forward to Xu Kai's dramas, but this just ain't one for me. Only one kiss on one ep. alone. Just too lacking on skinships. I'm also not a fan of family dramas, but, I think, if I have to choose one family drama which has a good storyline that would be Go Ahead. Yang Zi, as always, nailed her role, but, I still like her better in Go Go Squid. The ending is just so so for me. I feel sad that this drama didn't focus much on the romantic side story of the leads.
Overall, it's a 7.5 for me. Generous enough to see Xu Kai's charms.

This definitely gave me a Mysterious Love vibe which FL also starred on as supporting role. Not a fan of the leads but ML surely nailed his role. Storyline is okay for a mini series. The kisses got me hooked to this drama which were executed well. The characters of the leads were just okay too. Nothing ideal. There are some characters that seem unnecessary like Kun which didn't gave much impact on the story. And yeah, Elena's character seem off too. Like, she's into all these men, as well as the main culprit for FL's late Aunt's murder. Yet, justice was not served in the end or probably just wasn't showned as far as I recall. Overall, not bad for a mini series. The romance was a bit slowburn but worth the wait. it's an 8 for me.

I think you meant here A Familiar Stranger. 😉

Too clichéd drama. Not a fan of the leads, but their chemistry was good. I think ML's character is way better in Well dominated Love than here. Consistently, he executes kissing scenes so well. Story is very much predictable. I just hate plots half siblings being obsessed either to a sister or brother. And the usual, guy bestie who'll definitely be friendzoned since he's only the SML. I definitely just stayed for the good kisses by the leads. Ending is just okay, nothing to be awed about. Overall, it's a 7.5 for me. Generous enough for the kisses.

Just @ep16, MCH mom is just too unbearable. Thank goodness Yang Zi's character is really likeable here. Like she knows her battles very well and fought with dignity and class. But, of course, I'm so here for Xu Kai. His charms is just too mesmerizing. 😍

I see, thank you for clarifying on that. I was even hoping too see what their actual child would look like. Sadly, it ended only announcing the pregnancy. And kinda hoping too for their actual wedding ceremony with the support of the heavenly realm, but was never showned.

Oh, got it. thanks for again for explaining. That figures why she's weak during her stay at the mortal realm.

Thank you for the thorough explanation also on her master's point of view. I was kinda looking forward to that her holiness explain it herself to ShenLi, However, the explanation came upon via the scroll.

Great! Thank you for explaining. So, it acted like a booster to wake up that phoenix genes she got from her father. 😁

My second time to watch Li Geng Xin in a drama. First was My Bargain Queen. I think his role here is way better. I liked his reserved style of acting, yet turns out to be romantic. Upon checking on his drama line up, this turns out to be their second pairing as a couple. First was Princess Agents. I haven't checked out that drama though.
So, for the storyline, I was hooked on ep. 1 just by seeing Mofang's character. His role seems interesting for me. Like, I'm kinda looking forward for Xin Yun Lai to do another drama with Zhao Li Ying as the ML this time. I just felt the chemistry between them, TBH. There were some draggy parts. Another slow-burn romance. I think the story caught up for me at around ep. 20 something onwards. It took me awhile to like the ML's character. Like, it started for me when he was searching for FL in the sea. He Yu's character as Furong is another cutesie. Still, I like him more in My Fated Boy.
Romance wise, chemistry was there, but I still find the skinships and kisses lacking. Like it only happened for roughly 2 eps. But, if there's one thing to like about this drama, that is the MC is together most of the time. And yes, I really like the part when ML claimed his rights to fall in love and stood firm about his decision to fall in love with FL.
The ending was just okay. But, for me, this should have ended at ep.38. The finale was occupied mostly by the Golden Serpent's love story which I think is unnecessary.
Overall, I gave this an 8.5. The story of ShenLi's parents was quite interesting too. I just didn't quite got caught up on the story behind that sea pearl given to Shen Li. Like, it didn't give her any extra special powers or something.

Surprisingly, I did enjoy this drama. It was quite confusing in the first few episodes, like, I thought the MC were just having a fling or simply dating with benefits. And yes, I thought the ML is a walking red flag in the beginning, but, turned into an ultimate green flag in the end. I think the story peaked halfway for the MC. Sadly it didn't end up happily for the secondary couple. but, the chemistry on both couples were surely on fire. I liked the simplicity and how on point the romance is presented in this drama. From the love confession, cohabitation, marriage proposal and yes, up to taking responsibilty of having their own family. But of course, the intimacy of the couple was also a big plus for this drama. It's quite rare for me to watch such short but sweet Jdrama. And for that, this definitely deserve a 9.0 for me. This is too underrated here in MDL.

A bit weak storyplot but you'll get hooked by the MC's chemistry. Puff Kuo always nails a kissing scene with her leads. Had a strong start but gets.draggy.midway. Plus some loose ends in the story like what happened to their multi million debt? Were they able to pay it? Why did the loan sharks stop pestering them midway? it doesn't show that they are able to pay the loan with their minimal income. After being able to earn why did the mother and daughter didn't try find a decent home to rent instead of staying at a male dominated home? Also why did the Doctor's sister didn't get ounished from her wrong doings? it's like spreading false rumors in the company is a tolerable act.This is a totally wasted potential. Ending is okay but could've been better if FL got pregnant again from the ML so she'll be able to relive what she regret the most after giving up her first child. ML is definitely a green flag. I like his loyalty and motivation to succeed for a brighter future with his partner. Kisses are hot and well executed. Gave this a 7.5 for that.

`Short but sweet mini series. First time to watch the MC in a drama. Great chemistry by the leads. Good storyline. Overall, this is a decent watch. A solid 8.0 for me.

It took awhile for me to check this out as I still waited for the eng sub. Finally, got the chance to see this drama. My first time to see the MC. ML is definitely cute. Definitely one to look forward to in the Jdrama world. FL's character is okay for me. She kinda reminds me of Yoon Eun Hye of Korea. The entire series is enjoyable. I got hooked from ep. 1. I guess, Honda Kyoya's charm got me glued to this drama. Storyline is just okay. Not really interesting. I was just really into the romance of the MC. Sadly, this is too slow burn. Like the kiss happened in the finale and yes, after being officially together, it has to be a LDR. How sad it could be. Still, gave this an 8 rating. I enjoyed it inspite the lack of skinships by the MC.
By the way, the poster really is quite deceiving. It kinda shows a mature concept of a drama, however, this is simply a cutesie, fluffy romcoms.

I've always been a fan of such tropes where a CEO would choose a pure woman at heart, that he likes her because he wants her to rely on him and that she doesn't need to be a successful career woman nor be in good health, just simply liking her as who she is. But, I think this ain't that drama that best describe it. There are lots of things for me to hate in this story plot. First, not the ideal romantic CEO you would ever dream of. Like, come on, he ain' t romantic at all. If you're in love with your woman, you'll protect her at all cost regardless if you'll hurt a family member specially if that family member is into you and doesn't treat you a family at all. And this FL, whom I think after living in the City for so many years still hasn't learned and still too naive at everything. I mean being pure and innocent is nice, but staying innocent for too long makes you dumb already. Then there's the CEO sister who prefers helping an adopted sister rather than her own biological brother. Like, come on, it's a rarity for your brother to fall in love, yet, you keep pushing him to a woman who obviously is nothing but a sister to him. Then, the FL's Father who is all about pride and dignity. What kind of a father who would let his own daughter suffer just to pay off a money that his daughter wasn't even involved with of owing and doesn't respect his daughter's private matters of letting her live her own life. For God sake's your daughter is a 23 yr old not a 12 yr old that you have to exercise your parental rights?!!!! And yes, I just hate it when FL can't always decide for herself like choosing your husband to be or your Father's decision for you not to marry. come on, this is your life not your Father's. Everything is so wrong in this drama except for only 2 characters who were only likeable here and that is Zheng Qi and Yan Qing. These men really know how to be a man. And yes, Zheng Qi is much romantic I should say compared to ML who can only do his thing using his money and power. And why wait towards the end to meet FL's parents? why this wasn't done at least midway to show his pure intentions to FL? And that 10million being stolen? come on, they all have their investigating team to make background checks on their potential partners, why not use them to hunt this robber? Not satisfied with that ending either....that too late proposal. That jewelry shop doesn't make sense either.Since FL passed her CPA why not put that into practice and learn the ins and outs of the Feng Group of Cos. so she can be of help to her future husband.
Can't say no more. This drama is not the romantic story I've wished for. This is my second time to watch ML, I've first seen him in Sunshine of My Life. I think his character is way better there, but the acting is just the same. For FL, I've seen her in 3 dramas prior. I think I like her most in Our Glamorous Time. Overall, I'd give this a 6.5. not really my cup of tea.

After watching Season 1, got curious on the 2nd season and decided to check this out. I felt that season 2 yielded out from the main story. Like, it focused more on the involvement of syndicate/Yakuza. The main goal of transitioning porn from video tapes to cable tv as perceived was a total failure. If only the writer should have advanced the story a bit and transitioned the story to the internet era. Anyways, season 2 seem to be presented dark. Lots of negativity compared to season 1. I felt sad on the fate of Toshi. But, at least, Kaoru was able to fulfill her Italian dream and was able to start a new leaf. I really didn't like how it ended for the ML. I mean, the audacity to start a family, even he, himself can't take care of his well being. Even some of the supporting characters like Mitamura didn't get his happy ending too with Naoko. Overall, I'd give this a 7. That is for the good OST. I really liked they played Personal Jesus by Depeche Mode on ep.1 and yes, What's Up by 4 Non Blondes on the finale.

So, the story basically evolved on the creation of the porn industry in Japan. Sad fate on the ML's family that he never get to be with them. And yes, quite surprised for the ML to be able to surpass a couple of criminal arrest both local and international. The storyplot isn't much interesting to be honest. But, Megumi/Kaoru's own story made this drama interesting. I was kinda looking forward to Kaoru and Toru's love story. I guess, it will be on season 2. I haven't checked it out yet, but, I hope it will be the same cast. Overall, it's a 7.5 for me.