Kai Xu Min

This is such a wasted potential. It started great. I didn't like the ML at first, preferred SML. I find him more sincere. FL isn't the ideal type also. At first, i though she's okay, since she has good cooking skills and a smart career woman. But, everything went downhill for me from ep. 13 towards the end. Like I hated how FL became too unprofessional towards her work. Understandably, you got a family emergency but everything shouldn't be left hanging. Like for God sakes you're in a middle of client meeting, at least pull up your mind presence. then, gave it all up including your relationship?!! What da heck?!!! I just find FL overly acting with her situation. With that, she doesn't deserve the ML at all. Like the guy did all his best for her to compensate on the shortcomings he did to her in the beginning. Can't take watching the scenes. i just forwarded scenes from ep. 13 towards the end. It's just so hateable. The secondary couples are way better than the leads. Specially, Jin Xuan and Diamond. Given said that, it's only a 6.0 for me.

Apparently, who aired it earlier grabs the original adaptation, so to speak. The Kdrama was way better for me. 40eps. were just too long with so many unnecessary scenes.

hope you'll be able to get through 47 eps. goodluck! pighting! 😁

For some reason, I still rated this drama same as season 1 which is a 9. At first, I didn't quite like that same story has been repeated. But, I like how everything got unfolded. I liked how Daeun was revealed as such a good person including Do Hyun who also fell in love with her. ML's character is just so loveable. I like how he protected and loved Daeun,not to mention how loyal he was. It just feels really sad to have a glimpse on the realities of an Idol is facing. Like they are treated as dolls yet, they are human and deserve to at least have a normal life somehow. It such that their profession is in the center of public interest. Didn't gave this a perfect 10 for the following reasons, yes It would have been great if this was a full length drama. Still, skinships and kisses are lacking, and yeah, been waiting for the reason behind the doppleganger but was never explained. Ending was simplebut quite satisfying. Another thing, I must agree, that curls on Daeun is such an epic fail. A bun should have made her look more of her age. Anyways, overall, still an enjoyable and sweet drama. Shin Jun Seop is such a cutiepie. Hope to see him more as ML in a full drama.

Another rare short mini series that i get to enjoy. First time to watch the leads for this drama. Shin Jun Seop is cute. Will look forward to more of his drama. Hope it will be full length series next time. Nice story plot. Though it wasn't explained why there's doppleganger, will check out season 2 hopefully it was explained there. Though, the kisses and skinships are a bit lacking, since this is a short mini series, I can let it pass. A solid 9 for me. Made my heart flutter. Deserves a higher rating.

Got your point there too. The way I see Mikami's personality. He's really a flirt guy. And he's just fond of making women fall for him but too afraid to commit seriously in a relationship, too afraid to be tied down. He was quite challenged with Satomi that he wanted her to fall for him probably a bit challenged too with Kanji liking her also. Then when he was able to get her, the serious commitment sinked in, finds a getaway thru Naoko, in which he has been flirting with in class that he couldn't get also. He was so challenged but at some point gave up after learning she was engaged. I was quite happy already when he already planned to marry Satomi and realizes he can change and commit himself seriously in a relationship. Sadly, Satomi got tired of waiting for him to change. So, went back and focused on chasing Naoko again and this time got what he wanted. I think he learned his lesson from Satomi that he became serious now with Naoko. Like if he wouldn't try to commit himself seriously in a relationship he would lose every girl he likes. So, I think he fairly loved Satomi as well. I saw his efforts on trying to win her back and knowing he doesn't woe a girl that long.

I have been contemplating for so long to watch this. Based on the synopsis, it clearly has almost the same story as DOTS Kdrama. Aside from the high ratings, the only reason i checked this out is beacause of Bai Jing Ting after seeing him as a martial arts expert in The Rise of the Phoenixes, I so totally want to see him in a lead role.
After completing the drama, I am definitely disappointed. This was so overrated for me. It is definitely a clear adapatation of DOTS. From ML and SML sunglasses, to tactical trainings, high profile syndicate scenes, earthquake rescue, the falling of truck in which in DOTS, it's the FL's vehicle that fell from the cliff, the one hand cliffhanging scene saving of a patient while it was the FL who was saved in DOTS as well, Even the virus that the FL acquired was the same as DOTS where she needs to be quarantined. Everything was the same except for the portrayal like FL's bestfriend here is a tv personality, in DOTS she's a soldier. ML and SML are police special forces while in DOTS, they are military special forces. Even the stuff toy and theme park date was copied. They should have just stated here that it was the Chinese adapatation of DOTS Kdrama.
The only thing they weren't able to incorporate in this adaptation is the Red Velvet performance and the showcasing of abs of the entire troop. Only ML and SML showed their abs here.
I'm just not a fan of adaptations. I always go for the original. For that it's only a 7.5 for me. Plus the skinships and kisses are so lacking. And ending is just so so...the secondary couple had the wedding and the leads did not.

I think both Mikami and Naoko have horrible family background that made them who they are in this drama that's why they were meant to be together in the end. I always read between the lines so I understand too what have Naoko been through. But, in a woman's point of view I just don't like making your horrible family background be an excuse to steal another woman's boyfriend. Like, there are billions of fish in the sea, you can find your own fish without hurting anyone. I just hope Naoko thought of putting her place in Satomi's shoes as well. Like what do you think would she feel if her man was stolen by another woman just because she has a horrible family background. Satomi has her own family issues as well but never used that an excuse to steal Kanji. It just turned out to be a rebound partner for both of them. That's why I find it hard to forgive Naoko's character here in this drama.

Not that I'm being too soft on Mikami, I don't like playboys, womanizer and specially rapists either. I just have a soft heart for persons who are trying to change themselves. Like, there's always room for character development. In this drama, it was quite presented that Mikami's trying to change. He knows how a jerk he was and he's trying his best to change it. But, sadly, Naoko ruined it. I guess she was his karma afterall. And yeah, he wasn't even punished for what he has done. But, how? Since Satomi didn't even budge to file a complaint. That's what love can do, even if you were hurt, you would still choose to forgive.

I definitely agree, they're good actors and I like that they don't have acting reservations unlike C married actors, they don't do passionate kissing for the main reason that they're married.
Oh yeah, I really liked Love is Science but yeah, the BL part got more attention. Kdrama are trying to adapt also with BL genre these days. Not a fan of it myself. I'm more of noona romances.
I think I've seen In Time With You, will check out the other dramas you recommend.
Try checking out Love and Fortune, one of the good jdrama I've watched so far. I don't know if it will be your cup of tea for you might be disturbed with the explicit content and a minor as the ML. But, I really loved how realistic life issues was presented in the story.

Well, for me, as long as a person is in a relationship regardless if that guy is a womanizer, Naoko obviously tried to get Mikami's attention specially those times that Mikami already gave up on flirting with her and tries to save his relationship with Satomi, that for me is a form of snatching already.
As for Rika, Kanji is not in a relationship with Satomi back then. What she's doin is fighting her way to get into kanji's heart since Satomi is kanji's first love which is defenseless battle for her.
I don't know but Naoko is the least character for me to like in this drama. She's like a lowkey biatch for me. Probably, what I really hated is that Mikami is akready trying his best to change for Satomi but Naoko ruined it. That's what I felt, but of course, after the rape scene the relationship might not be repairable as it seems.

Yeah, but for Rika, it was showned already on the very begining of the first episode how she spend the night with her boss and gave him up telling him she's already bored with the relationship, in which she already showned her true colors. Unlike, Naoko who pretends in the beginnng that she doesn't like Mikami but the fact that she accepted the gift is already a sign that she has intentions of making Mikami her man. I guess, she just can't make her move back then because of her forced engagement, but, the fact that Mikami is already in a relatinship and yet, she tried to step in is already seduction for me. I just hated the part when she visited Satomi in the hospital when she had appendicitis and she cleared herself that she's not a threat to her boyfriend , yet, she snatched Mikami from Satomi in the end.

Oh yeah, same here I only watch Cdrama, Jdrama and Kdrama. sometimes Taiwan drama. So far, there's only one semi BL drama that I've seen and that is the Taiwan Drama Love is Science.

For Jdrama, so I heard that some of their actors are formerly porn stars so to speak. Surprisingly, Netflix air these kind of shows. But, I have no qualms about it as long as it tells a good story.

You got a point there. And yeah, I definitely agree that the flawed characters made this drama more realistic and interesting.
Well, I only criticize Naoko as the character she portrays per se, but definitely not the actress herself. Takada Riho is actually beautiful. She deserves a lead role.
I haven't seen the drama Kamen Rider, i might check that out too later on.
Probably, I just emphasized my hate comments on Naoko's charcter is simply because she tries to portray an honest to goodness image then turns out she has hidden intentions of seducing Mikami later on. I like straightforward characters just like Rika. Like what you see is what you get. I just hate hideous type of people i guess, specially those with ulterior motives.

Thanks for the recommendation. I'll dedfinitely check that out.

In terms of skinship, I have watched jdramas portrayed by a minor with explicit content, so , I believe, age isn't a factor. I guess, it really depends on the writer how the story is being told.

Not sure if you're also into Cdrama, but one drama I could recommend is Begin Again, the FL is the CEO and very confident that you may want to check out.

I got curious with the ratings so i decided to check out this drama. I think this will be the longest drama I'll be watching so far. Currently on ep.22 and it is really too much struggle for me. Like am watching this for the romance, but not getting any sign of it. Like no skinships up to this point. I think am gonna put this on hold. Like I've been skipping most scenes already which focuses on deception, treachery, greed for power, treason...the usual plots you expect for a historical drama. But some historical dramas I do get to enjoy because of the good romance element. Am still not seeing that great chemistry that people are talking about here on the leads. Not sure if this will be my cup of tea.

So, i decided to continue, now at ep.40. Had to do lots of skips. I enjoyed the part where Prince Helian sets in. This is just an ultimate slowburn. Given the last 30 eps. the main couple still are not together, How will you expect for skinships given that? Will give it a shot till the end. my favorite character so far is Gu Nan Yi. I find him more romantic than the ML himself.

Can't believe I'm persistent to see how this drama will end afterall the struggles. Main leads became an official couple at ep. 47. How so slowburn is that?!!!! Still devoid of skinships....sigh.

At this point, I finally completed the drama with a heavy heart. I should have followed my intuitions and dropped this. This, I should officially say is not my cup of tea. With all the tragedies that transpired, it'll just leave you a heavy heart. Obviously, I wouldn't be able to give this drama a high rating compared to its current rating right now. But, i'll definitely commend the entire cast for superb acting! definitely deserve an acting award if I'm an award giving body. for the story itself, I'm really not a fan of tragic stories so, I won't really recommend this. I'm also not a fan of star-crossed lovers. I'm just a romance, skinships and happy ending person, so this is not definitely the drama for me. For the characters, I really didn't like the characters of the leads. They really both have selfish intentions and lots of lives have been lost because of them. Honestly, they really don't deserve to have a happy ending. There are just 2 characters that standout for me, and that is Prince/King Henglian and Gu Nanyi. Both of these men have the purest hearts and should really deserve to be happy. I just felt so sad for King Henglian for meeting the wrong person to fall in love with, I guess that would be the same for Nanyi, inspite of not being so expressive with what he truly feels.

Overall, this is just a very heavy story plot. If you're so into tragedies, revenge, royalty politics and power struggles, this one is for you. I can only give this drama a 7. And yeah, this is zero to none skinships. Like the leads became a couple for a single ep., had an underwater kiss for around 2-3secs, held hands and hugged each other for a few seconds as well. So, if you're willing to invest your time for a 70eps drama like this. It's really your choice.

Dropped this at ep. 1. I've watched jdramas as complicated as an adult being in love with a minor , but here, a mere highschool student being badly influenced by a co teenager acting like an adult with a complicated life is not my cup of tea. Curiosity probably be acceptable but inviting someone to commit suicide is something you might watch in horror films but not encouraging minors to do such act. Yeah, I just can't take watching a minor doing some pretty heavy mature stuff. Definitely will not give you a good vibe.

This is a short but sweet mini series. Compiled into 2 eps only. Good story plot. Kisses were good. Would have been better if it were a full length drama. A decent 8 for me.

I think this was the lowest jdrama I have rated so far. It started strong and interesting in terms of romance. But, continuously went downhill up to the end. Everything is lacking...skinships, kisses, sweet moments together. Romance is definitely in the backseat for this drama. Had to skip most of the time. The aviation pilot training ate up all the hours of the drama. This is just so disappointing. It's my 2nd time to watch ML and so far, he's consistent of having too conservative dramas. Like, too minimal kisses and skinships. Not to mention too slow burn too. ML's character here isn't really likeable. Like, I felt it was FL who exerted more effort on their relationship. I feel sad for FL's character in this drama. I believe she deserves somebody better than the ML. I think Natsume would have been better in terms of taking care of her. I also hated the part that ML spent more time chatting with his ex rather than the current gf. Everything just annoyed me in this drama. Fairly gave this drama a 5.

So, i just finished the drama. Yes, this drama is a total cliche. Like everything you see in a typical romcom CEO drama is here. But, like I said in a previous comment here, as long as the skinships meter are high i'll be in to watch this. First 14 eps was a total struggle. Have to skip most of the parts. it kinda fired up on the last 10 eps when the loveydovey started. This actually gave me a Once We Get Married drama vibe. Though, that drama is more mature than this. Not really a fan of the FL. I've seen her first in Sparkle Love. I watched that drama only because of Zang Linghe. FL's character her is just okay for me, not really the ideal type but likeable. My second time to watch Liu Te, first was MY Dear Lady. Same role, but acting kinda improved here. Yes, I did enjoy the kisses, holding hands, cuddles, hugs and all that lovey dovey on the latter part of this drama, so this should be tagged as slowburn. The antagonists are mainly no threats to the leads at all. Story plot isn't much interesting but the sweet moments made me gave this drama an 8. I was kinda hoping SML Han Ran's character would be more of a third wheel. I prefer for him as a love triangle rather than a big brother to FL. Not much interested on supporting couples. I just noticed though that they have more intimate scenes rather than the leads. Anyways, if you're okay with all the cliches in a business romcom, this is a decent watch.