K-Drama 
Wang Anyu was the most perfect ml casted in this. I don't believe that anybody else would have done as much justice to the character had it not been him. First time discovering him and WOW, I'm blown away by his acting. Sadly, it was stifled by the fl actor. I feel so bad for him- he really carried the show on his shoulders, his emotions were felt through the screen before he even delivered his lines. I've never seen anything like it.
Now, onto the not so good parts. The show is called "Be passionately in love" but that passion was very much one-sided. Throughout the show, you could see Chen Luzhou's character develop and become open and vulnerable with his feelings, which in turn matched his words and actions. The fl however, stayed the same. No growth. No understanding or consideration for him, even though she expected those things from him. Her "feelings" for him, didn't match with her actions. Also, she's frustratingly selfish throughout their relationship. For instance, Chen Luzhou experienced a traumatic event and the first thing that comes out the fl's mouth is, "do you miss me?" Girl, be so freaking for real?!? 😤
The guy compromised so much of himself throughout the course of their relationship and she literally stayed the same, if not worse. I don't understand why anyone would put any effort to be with someone like the fl's character.
Anyway, it was great until it wasn't. The second leads were enjoyable to watch too. All the other characters like the fathers and the math geek guy were funny.
Loved Wang Anyu's performance in the show. Can't wait to see him in more things.
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10/10 No Notes!!!!
I was hooked from the very first episode. Phenomenal performances, writing and directing. I loved the musical score even more!The characters had so many nuances and depth that made it impossible to look away. As controversial as this might seem to others, I was rooting for Lee Kang from the very first episode, no matter the moral dilemma implications.
I appreciate the themes that were explored in this drama, and the portrayal of how detrimental greed, envy and jealousy can be. Truly amazed! This has to be the best kdrama I've watched this year.
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