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A Good Watch When Your List Is Empty
So I might come off a little awkward here—this is my first review and I’m still new at this, so please bear with me.---
1. OST / Music
From my perspective, the music throughout the show was somewhat repetitive and predictable, but still very soothing, light, and pleasant. Even when the tunes repeated, they somehow felt fresh and helped push the emotions the show wanted to convey. Because of that, the music worked well in its own way.
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2. Acting / Cast
I’ve watched a few hundred Asian dramas, and while this cast isn’t among the absolute best, it’s definitely not bad either. The casting felt appropriate—nothing seemed out of place. There were moments where emotions could have been portrayed better, and some scenes didn’t feel fully sincere, as if the mood was almost right but slightly off. Still, the flow usually recovered quickly.
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3. Rewatch Value
Before talking about the story, I wanted to mention rewatch value. In my opinion, it’s almost zero unless there’s a very specific reason. The story feels unique in small ways but overall quite generic, so I personally wouldn’t rewatch it.
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4. Story
The story is similar to several youth dramas I’ve seen before.
First Half:
The buildup to the main couple was very solid—around a 9/10 for me. The emotions of fear, despair, and restraint were clear, especially in the scenes with Lin Yu Jing’s mother. As viewers, we could really feel that tension. Sometimes it felt like Lin Yu Jing should rebel more, and a few reactions didn’t seem fully justified.
Lin Yu Jing’s mom was portrayed strongly as an authoritative figure with her own strict methods. By the end, her character development was visible and satisfying, but it didn’t feel very smooth—it seemed too sudden, like “Was it really that easy to change?” The story could have handled this transition better.
Shen Juan:
Some of his restraint in the first half felt overly generic and even a bit harsh, which made certain scenes awkward. He did make up for it later, though. The rumor subplot made sense in context, but also felt confusing at times.
Lin Yu Jing:
She was honestly the best acted character. She showed a wide range of emotions. I do have a few minor complaints, but they’re small enough to ignore.
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Friend Groups
(Wang Yi Yang, He Song Nan, Xu Ru Yi, Gu Xia) and brother Fu Ming Xiu.
We could see character development in most of them—they grew into better versions of themselves.
Fu Ming Xiu:
His initial hostility felt unnecessary, but it did show emotion. His character development was quick but very satisfying. I wish he and his girlfriend had more screen time—we only really saw the start of their relationship, nothing more.
Song Nan & Ru Yi:
Their storyline felt strange and somewhat unnecessary to the plot. It needed stronger performances and small story tweaks for more depth.
Wang Yi Yang:
He had the weakest self-restraint and acted more impulsively than thoughtfully. Every friend group has someone like this, but here it felt exaggerated.
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Overall, the drama had solid emotional moments and decent performances, even if parts of the story were generic or uneven.
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