FUCK! Another Chinese drama that romanticises non-consensual romantic/sexual behaviour. Why do so many Chinese writers do this? Is it simply because China is a patriarchal society, where a female's consent just doesn't matter? In most civilised countries, this is assault.
I'm on Episode 19, and I'm becoming increasingly frustrated with Xiao Zhi Yu's childish behaviour. He's an adult, but yet seems totally incapable of having an adult conversation.
This drama's genre can be described as slap stick comedy interwoven within a action thriller. Personally I didn't much like that combination, as I found the transition between genres quite jarring. The plot was a bit all over the place, and the romance between the leads was an afterthought and contributed almost nothing to the narrative. I did however quite like Jin Ki Joo's comedic acting in the early episodes. She was quite funny. Overall, I rate this a slightly above average drama that tried (unsuccessfully) to be way too much. 8/10.
Hey! Can you please recommend similar dramas to this one apart from the ones already mentioned in the MDL recommendations?…
I suggest you check out my MDL list and look at the Chinese dramas that I've scored 9.5 or 9. Although you will find that most of the high scoring Chinese dramas are historical fantasy, rather than modern dramas.
This drama certainly had potential, but unfortunately it didn't fulfil it. The start of the drama had my attention, but the second half wasn't as interesting. Both of the lead actresses have potential, and I'd be happy to see them together again in a more serious drama with a better plot, better direction, and perhaps after they both sharpen their acting skills a bit Even with those criticisms, it is still a decent watch, especially for fans of Thai GLs. It did have a couple of very funny scenes in it - the "drooling" scene, and the scene where Jane casually tells her dad about the porn she watched, making him extremely uncomfortable. 7.5/10
I enjoyed this drama a lot. If you're a fan of Noona / Jie Jie romances, then this is a must watch, because it…
I really hate how Chinese writers so often include, and even sometimes romanticise aggressive, non-consensual romantic or sexual behaviour perpetrated on a female by a male. This especially annoys me when the character committing this offence is otherwise a green flag. In this drama, on at least three separate occasions, Li Wu forcibly "kissed" Cen Jin on her mouth against her will. I don't know what the law is in China, but in most countries, this is assault.
I enjoyed this drama a lot. If you're a fan of Noona / Jie Jie romances, then this is a must watch, because it is one of the best out there. I do want to have a whinge about something else in the drama however, which I'll put in the spoiler.
In the original drama the leads had a 7 year age gap with the real age gap between the actors being 12 years...a…
If you think Aff Taksaorn Paksukcharoen looks like she's in her mid 40s, then I'd suggest you need your eyes checked. But I agree that Nonkul Chanon Santinatornkul looks very young.
Thanks for your comment. I'll look forward to his apology and hopefully some character growth. I absolutely love the 2016 Li Wu who would do anything for Cen Jin, but I'm really disliking the arrogant, sulky, manipulative, disrespectful dick that Li Wu has become in 2024.
An enjoyable watch. I could make some minor criticisms about it, but I'm not going to because the positives far outweighed the negatives. A solid 9/10.
What conclusion did I jump to? I made an observation. Are you disputing that the kiss was non-consensual? He's not in a relationship with her, he didn't ask for permission, he was physically restraining her as she attempted to push him away. No matter what justification he had in his alcohol affected brain, and no matter how entitled he felt to act that way, the FACT is he kissed her non-consensually, and that is not OK. I'll be very disappointed in him if he doesn't sincerely apologise to her for his behaviour.
Ahhh … Li Wu had to go and spoil it. His forceful, non-consensual kiss on Cen Jin's mouth in episode 3 caused my opinion of him (and the drama itself) to drop massively. I really hate the way Chinese writers so regularly try to romanticise non-consensual romantic or sexual behaviour. But I'll persist hoping Li Wu behaves a bit more like a decent human being going forward and doesn't give me any more reasons to drop this drama.
I've just started this drama, and have only watched 2 episodes, but I've enjoyed them as much as any drama I've ever watched. If it maintains its quality, this drama will likely end up one of my top 10 all time favourites. Let's hope I'm right.
I've seen comments criticising the kissing for being quite bland, and I would probably agree that it is bland. But, in my opinion, the chemistry between the leads is pure fire. Their flirty banter and the way they look at each other just oozes affection. I have no idea about the relationship status of either of the lead actors, but I find myself wondering if these two actors really are attracted to each other. Either that, or they're giving one hell of a performance.
Another Chinese drama that romanticises non-consensual romantic/sexual behaviour. Why do so many Chinese writers do this? Is it simply because China is a patriarchal society, where a female's consent just doesn't matter? In most civilised countries, this is assault.
Overall, I rate this a slightly above average drama that tried (unsuccessfully) to be way too much.
8/10.
Even with those criticisms, it is still a decent watch, especially for fans of Thai GLs. It did have a couple of very funny scenes in it - the "drooling" scene, and the scene where Jane casually tells her dad about the porn she watched, making him extremely uncomfortable.
7.5/10
A solid 9/10.
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