A warm story that stayed with me
I have to say, before starting this drama, I wasn’t really sure what to expect other than the reverse age-gap trope (which, I’ll admit, I totally love). But once I started? I literally couldn’t stop. I got so hooked on the story, the plot, and the cast! (´｡• ᵕ •｡`) ♡ From the very first episode of Sniper Butterfly, I was completely drawn in, and by the end, I was moved in a way few Cdramas manage to achieve. I just loved it so much!
Speaking of the cast, I already knew Ke Yu (Daniel Zhou) from 'Always Home', but this drama made me love him even more—or honestly, I just completely fell for him. His acting was amazing. I loved how cute and shy his character, Li Wu, was at first and how much he grew throughout the show. I’ve seriously just unlocked a new green flag character; he was a total angel! ʚ₍ᐢ. .ᐢ₎ɞ And also, yeah... the boy can kiss, and I’m still not over it. (〃ﾉωﾉ)
On the other hand, I still can’t believe Michelle Chen is 42. She looks so young! This is my first drama of hers, and she’s so talented; she handled her character in such a mature and realistic way. And can we talk about the fact that there’s a 19-year age difference between the actors in real life? You can tell she’s older, but not by that much! In the drama, the gap is about 9 or 10 years, and I loved that it didn’t feel forced. Their chemistry is so good that you actually forget about the age gap sometimes.
Also... the kisses!! They were so intense. (〃ﾉωﾉ) I mean, I had no idea Ke Yu could kiss like that! There’s one scene in particular that stands out from all the rest (and trust me, there are A LOT of scenes), but I will never forget that one in episode 5 when Li Wu is drunk (in the present day). That scene is officially living rent-free in my head forever. <3
The OST is also so beautiful! It fits the vibe of the story perfectly and really makes all the emotional scenes hit even harder.
I also really liked that there weren't any toxic characters or annoying villains (except for the FL’s ex, who was a total jerk). Her parents were great, and the best friend and other side characters were super likable too. The subplot with the FL’s friend and the ML’s friend’s uncle wasn’t my favorite, but it wasn't bad either.
I appreciate how they handled the age gap without making it feel "grooming-y" or weird. Everything happens slowly, which gives you time to process it without it feeling forced, which I think is great. Even though some people found the real-life age gap uncomfortable—which is a fair conversation to have—it didn't bother me at all or ruin the experience for me. I’m super satisfied with this C-drama and will definitely be rewatching it in the future! (ﾉ^^)ﾉ
Speaking of the cast, I already knew Ke Yu (Daniel Zhou) from 'Always Home', but this drama made me love him even more—or honestly, I just completely fell for him. His acting was amazing. I loved how cute and shy his character, Li Wu, was at first and how much he grew throughout the show. I’ve seriously just unlocked a new green flag character; he was a total angel! ʚ₍ᐢ. .ᐢ₎ɞ And also, yeah... the boy can kiss, and I’m still not over it. (〃ﾉωﾉ)
On the other hand, I still can’t believe Michelle Chen is 42. She looks so young! This is my first drama of hers, and she’s so talented; she handled her character in such a mature and realistic way. And can we talk about the fact that there’s a 19-year age difference between the actors in real life? You can tell she’s older, but not by that much! In the drama, the gap is about 9 or 10 years, and I loved that it didn’t feel forced. Their chemistry is so good that you actually forget about the age gap sometimes.
Also... the kisses!! They were so intense. (〃ﾉωﾉ) I mean, I had no idea Ke Yu could kiss like that! There’s one scene in particular that stands out from all the rest (and trust me, there are A LOT of scenes), but I will never forget that one in episode 5 when Li Wu is drunk (in the present day). That scene is officially living rent-free in my head forever. <3
The OST is also so beautiful! It fits the vibe of the story perfectly and really makes all the emotional scenes hit even harder.
I also really liked that there weren't any toxic characters or annoying villains (except for the FL’s ex, who was a total jerk). Her parents were great, and the best friend and other side characters were super likable too. The subplot with the FL’s friend and the ML’s friend’s uncle wasn’t my favorite, but it wasn't bad either.
I appreciate how they handled the age gap without making it feel "grooming-y" or weird. Everything happens slowly, which gives you time to process it without it feeling forced, which I think is great. Even though some people found the real-life age gap uncomfortable—which is a fair conversation to have—it didn't bother me at all or ruin the experience for me. I’m super satisfied with this C-drama and will definitely be rewatching it in the future! (ﾉ^^)ﾉ
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