Male Lead's Smile is The Best
I agree wholeheartedly with the other review. The storyline of this drama is weak. The female lead is just so so character wise, acting wise and look wise.I push through episode to episode just to see the male lead. He has such a beautiful calming smile, so sincere I would watch even the worst drama 😝.
Not all is bad. Even though the plot is just ok, at least the female lead is not one of those stupid FL like in lots of other drama. She's reasonable. The lead also has a good chemistry.
There are also funny bits here and there. The ML and FL are both likeable characters. And no evil 2nd ML and 2nd FL!
I have zero interest in the second and third couple. The second couple is the FL's best friend and a rich guy who went undercover as a normal guy to get to know the girl he met once and fell head over heels with. Third couple is ML's bestie and a young girl he seemed to know since they were young (I was so not interested I just fast forwarded, so I don't know much about them).
In general this drama is nothing extraordinary to write about. The lead couple has not much storyline, hence they had to use 2nd and 3rd couple to fill up the time!
But overall I enjoyed watching this drama. If you want something calming to kill time, then give this a go, why not?
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Lighthearted and Entertaining
I read a lot of people complaining that this drama is very low budget. They complained about how bad the CGI, clothes, even how bad the hair styles are.I started watching just to see how bad it would be. To be honest, I don't know what those people are on about. I enjoy watching the drama unfold. It's funny, well acted and seriously the CGI wasn't that bad. It's not like every drama can be high budget. Can't we just enjoy the acting and plot?
Blooming has the same vibes as Jiu Liu Overload (with Bai Lu and Allen Fang was 2ML). It's a lighthearted drama to make you smile/laugh. Some scenes are silly and exaggerated, to make you laugh. As long as we know it's a comedy then we won't take things so seriously. If you are looking for a heavier storyline then this is definitely not for you.
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As Good as Season 1
When this drama started airing, I got upset watching all the deviations from the novel, as I read the novel after watching season 1. I ended up skipping most of them (majorly, like 70-80%).5 months after the show ended, I picked it up again as there's no good drama at the moment (some started really strong but then turned weak in the middle). I'm surprised by how much I enjoyed watching season 2 once I'm not so attached to the novel's storyline anymore. The acting is still amazing. I tear up as much as from watching season 1 (maybe more!).
All of the sudden it makes sense why season 2 has to deviate from the novel: otherwise it wouldn't have time to jam pack all them.
Definitely will rewatch Lost You Forever saga again in the future.
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Slightly Gross but Excellent Otherwise
I love Seven Tan and this is why I started to watch Go Ahead.I love the first third of the drama (about their childhood). The second third was fast forward 9 years later when the three kids were in their mid 20s. To be honest, it was very hard for me to stomach the times when Ling Xiao kissed Jian Jian without first getting her consent. First time, Jian Jian was sleeping (so it was really creepy). Second time, because Jian Jian looked really uncomfortable (I can sympathize with her!). The last third of the drama was as good as the first.
The only reason I managed to "go ahead" (excuse the pun hehehe) and push through all those slightly gross moments was because I genuinely interested on the stories behind all the characters! Especially Zi Qiu. Man, that guy is an amazing actor.
The ending didn't disappoint. Everything came together perfectly.
This drama is such a tear jerker. I think I finished half a tissue box watching this.
I'm still giving this a 10 because I really enjoyed the storylines. The gross moments, I didn't like it but I can tolerate it.
They're not really brothers, so I don't get how some people think this is incestuous. One is her neighbour, the other one is a son of a lady her Dad almost married. I just disagree how Ling Xiao kept on forcing himself to Jian Jian after they met again 9 years later. Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against him. In fact he's also one with the saddest storyline. I just disagree on his kissing scenes! I thought it was really cute when little Jian Jian and little Ling Xiao was bowing to each other (as if they're getting married, like in ancient Chinese tradition).
The story of Zhuang Bei was open ended, it didn't say whether he ended up with Can or Ming Yue. Maybe he didn't end up with any haha. But it's ok, because at the end, in my opinion, this is more of a family drama than a romance drama.
Would I watch it again? Maybe. No, I think I will! This is a must watch if you feel like crying out your sorrow. I'll just skip/fast forward those "gross moments" between Jian Jian and Ling Xiao!
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Listed in YouTube as Song Wei Long's Drama
YouTube search for Song Wei Long's Just To Meet You, led me to watch this. I got hooked straight away.I like that this drama only has 26 episodes. Not too long.
My favourite characters are the driver and the lady doctor. The stepbrother (Mike) is also very cool. There's no evil person here. Only the main lead Nana/Zhaodi who got really nasty/stupid. But she's somewhat excused because her character is from a small and faraway village, so she's "uncultured".
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The Palace Season 2: The Lock Pearl Screen
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Very Enjoyable
It's now 2025 and I happened to catch this through YouTube recommendation. I didn't know any of the casts and didn't watch part 1 of this series, nonetheless I enjoyed watching this.It's so refreshing to watch an emperor who is a nice guy throughout. Most if not all of the Chinese drama I've watched, the emperor started as a young optimistic guy but always ended up turning to the dark side (and betrayed the FL). The emperor also has an emperor vibe. His love story with Lian Er is so sweet to watch. I'm sure I will watch this again (just the part of love story between them).
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So Good
This movie exceeded my expectations. It's just a lighthearted comedy, that's what I first thought. But it continually made me smile when they smile, and my heart hurts when they're sad.The ML is so respectful to the FL, he is someone who all females should hold candles to. Never settle for anyone who doesn't worship you like he does to her.
Their chemistry is also so sizzling from the get go (when they started talking on the phone). In the other dramas/movie, often the sizzle fizzes out once they're a couple, so when they decided to meet up halfway in the movie, I thought that's it, the chemistry will be gone. But not here.
The first time they met, they looked at each other shyly, and it made my heart smile. They were so sweet together!!!
I watched it again and again over the years. So rewatch value is definitely 10. It's so well acted. Well done!!
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Unexpectedly good
I read lots of negative reviews before I started watching. I gave it a go anyway because I wanted to watch Wi Ha Joon (I'm following Little Women). Even though he's only SML and only showed up rather far in between, he gave a strong performance, and the rest of them are also very good. Hence I watched from start to finish.I don't understand people's complaints that this drama has too much fillers, especially after first half of series. This is obviously a long drama, not just a 2 hours movie. I think every scene have their own purpose - they're not just "fillers".
This drama has similar vibes with Go Back Couple. I have to admit I enjoy Go Back couple more, but this is also as enjoyable.
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Feel Good High School Type
I thoroughly enjoyed watching this drama. Love the chemistry between the ML and FL.What really intrigued me and kept me going the extra mile was the SML. He's an awesome character. Has that daredevil side yet so caring and wise beyond his years. I watched to see who would the FL end with at the end, since FL sometimes would appear to also like SML (receiving gifts from him, go to places with him, talk on phone with him).
ML and FL didn't seem to communicate well with each other, while SML and FL did. Maybe just the age, the personality, who knows. But it was frustrating to watch at times. So many problems can be solved easily by talking but those main leads just don't talk about anything except doing homework together!
Overall, enjoyed watching this. Watched this straight in two days with skipping some side characters bit (otherwise it would be impossible to finish so fast).
Eerily very similar to another Chinese drama Our Secret, which I also wrote a review of last year.
The ending seems to be really rushed. So this drama has 24 episodes. The first 22 episodes were about when they were in high school. The 23rd episode had no ML. The 24th ep was when ML and FL first met again after 10 years. You would thought maybe give them 2 episodes to catch up after those 10 years LOL. Nevertheless the ending wasn't too bad.
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One word: Masterpiece
This drama is just mind-blowing. Everything about it is just superb. I watched it only because I always saw it in the list of must watch Korean drama, without knowing any of the actors, except Park Bo Gum.I first came in to watch thinking it would be a funny romantic comedy. It turned out to be very funny indeed, but not just all about the romance. It's more about family and friendship, with romance being kinda a minor storyline? But oh boy, what a ride. Love all the parents, siblings, friends, neighbours ...
The amount of tissues I used while watching this is also mind blowing! They were mostly tears of happiness, though. So many touching moments.
Every single characters are so interesting and well played. I didn't do skips or fast forward with this drama at all.
This is the first time when I root for the ML and SML equally until the end. I'm so happy with the one who became the husband, I think his character suits FL more. Meanwhile my heart broke for the one who didn't make it. Like, really broken! All in all, good ending.
It really deserves the hype and it certainly is one of the best k-drama I've ever watched.
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What a Masterpiece
This drama popped up in my YouTube recommendation after I finished watching Arsenal Military Academy. I'm guessing because it also involves the war.How do I start? Great pacing of story, great character development, all of the characters are well written. 32 episodes is a perfect length, it's not draggy at all.
It really takes you back to the wartime and it shows the damages it brings to people's lives. This drama makes me feel so thankful that I don't live in a war period.
My favourite character is Dr Ming Han (the twins' cousin), even though he's only a small side character. He has a calming effect (and it's important since this drama has so many heart breaking moments).
Watch this. It's going to be hard not to like it.
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Story about 3 Brothers
The lines are witty and funny. It has a sad storyline or two, but predominately it's a comedy. And that's fine by me as I enjoy it!My favourite storyline is the oldest brother. My favourite actor is the second brother (he's so cool and he got the best lines!) but her girlfriend is irritatingly timid, I almost can't stand her. The third brother, I skip most of his storyline.
I'm at episode 33 at time of this writing. This drama started very well. But now it's getting a bit stagnant, I might even drop this. Maybe not, who knows. I'm still giving this an 8 as a comedy and a lighthearted family drama.
I would say I enjoy it's predecessor "A Young Lady and a Gentleman" more. I think it could be because I find the male lead there to be more convincing/consistent. I ended up dropping that drama too near the end - but I still have good memories of it, and the OST is so good I still listen to it every now and then!
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Light hearted drama
The plot and characters in this drama are not too bad. Sometimes I can't stand the FL, but I understand her character is written as a fisher girl, so she's simple minded. Most of the time I can't concentrate on anything else other than of how incredibly handsome the ML is. So everything else is forgiven.The chemistry between the leads are amazing. They are so sweet together!!!
Overall, I enjoyed watching this for a laugh. And oh those kissing scenes!! But I reckon if they use another actor as the ML, maybe I won't be watching this because I'm not a fan of a weak FL (even though I have to admit that she's hardworking at making money).
I dropped this at episode 20 because life got hectic. I might pick it up again later when things settle down. Or maybe not.
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Which one is the ML??
I love this so much. I picked this drama randomly, not knowing any of the actors and actresses. The FL is not the average pretty girl but boy is she so funny, how can you not love her.The story is about two men who have lost their love seven years ago. One's dead, the other one went missing.
I am really looking forward the see who will end up to be with the FL. The King, or the Officer. Who do I prefer? Both are dashing, so only time will tell.
At the current latest episode (4), it looks like FL has fallen to the King. But it might change? Because that officer is soooooo nice, I'll be devastated if he happens to be the one not getting the girl.
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Update: I dropped this when I found out the FL will end up with the King!
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Disappointing at its best
The story went downhill at the end season 1. I continued watching as 1) I want to support Yang Zi and Cheng Yi, and 2) I was hoping the storyline will pick up.Season 2 started at a higher note. It was very promising and I was happy. However, midway, it turned worse than I could ever imagined, especially from Cheng Yi and Yang Zi. What happened?? I want to love this drama, I really do! Not sure it was the storyline, bad CGI, bad acting, everything was just so cringey.
I am still planning to watch it till the end, despite lots and lots of fast forward and skipping (it was so cringey I couldn't bring myself to watch them).
One of the OST is so nice I've been listening to it on repeat, so I guess it's not all very bad.
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