Extremely draggy and terribly edited show. Much to like. Much to despise. I was a fan of several of the main characters but all of them, and I mean every single one of them will annoy the heck out of you at some point, except maybe Ai Li who is just the sweetest soul who doesn’t deserve what happens to him in a certain scene. As you ponder whether or not to poke your eyeballs out through all the pointless script and annoying episodes halfway in and onwards, I stayed with the hope for the relationship I was most interested in, the one that got the shortest screen time but redeemed this show (slightly) for me near the end. They were the cutest and deserved their happy ending. No not the leads. But our cute Song Zihao 🥰Best I could give this was 6.5 folks. Shame, editing on that script, less of the gaslighting nonsense - and cutting the relationship whiplash of the leads would have made a fun shorter and happier watch.
Firstly, this show did what Heirarchy did not. I fully expected Heirarchy to be more like this. Second, I’m…
The male teacher seemed to get off scot free even after its made public to everyone but why on EARTH didn’t the counselor pursue advocacy there? Because she had slept with him herself? Because she was clearly in love with a student herself? Not quite sure about that. I mean we are used to Jdramas with student teacher relationships- even though generally they seemed to be frowned upon in Asia too.
Firstly, this show did what Heirarchy did not. I fully expected Heirarchy to be more like this.
Second, I’m a little unsure about the accusations in some reviews that this show glorifies child exploitation. OK yes, there’s sex scenes involving “high school age kids” however all actors are over 22 years old AND lets face it this is what many teens are doing whether you or I like it or not. Clearly the end of the show - points out this isn’t the experience of all teens, just a select few. The teacher x student relationships were my biggest gripe.
Started out so so good! But sadly it lost a lot of sight and that ending/last episode was full of far too much again and was too rushed. It was a diservice to leads and everything they went thru.
Acting of ML was incredible. That was an emotional role to play and he hit it out the park.
Interesting that the MDL rating is so much lower than Viki’s, which I actually believe MDL is sitting about right for this show. 9.3 on Viki is extremely generous and I suspect driven by folks fangirling of the ML.
Yes Moon Sang Min is a fine piece of work and an excellent actor, and I believe most stuck through those awful early episodes due to him. However, the writing and in turn directing of this show was a massive disservice and the reason I just can’t rate it above 8. Great ifea, and having Mom do what she did right at the beginning, but it didn’t work. Not once was the FL convincing to me that she genuinely wanted a break. She was deeply in love and it showed. So that plot point was weak, further damaged by the repetitive nature of the script. It was realistic-most folks fight for their relationship especially if they don’t believe the other person. However to spemd 6-7 episodes of a 10 episode aeries on this same stuck record was exhausting. The show felt monotonous and weak. I was disappointed, there should have been additional issues added to add some depth. The work collegues were funny for all of a couple episodes and then they turned fully obnoxious and irritating. Ugh. Finally the show gets a break, when FL does what we all know she has wanted to do the second she got that cash from the Mom. And the rest of the drama rolls out in an over abundance of storylines that it felt odd.
What are the wins for this show? ML and FL are aesthetically well matched, and have chemistry. To pull that off with the massive age difference was awesome and there were times ot clearly didn’t look like 14 yrs. The second couple were magic, and so refreshing to not have evil power playing older siblings in a chaebol family. Its the usual line with kdramas and so so wonderful we got the best older brother for Ju Won. Honestly, I would have loved to have much more screen time for their story during that initial chunk of the show and balanced the stuck record part.
The final episode had some lovely scenes and for me helped yank this series out of the mud, because I genuinely was headedin that 5-6 stars range earlier on.
Would love more awesome dramas from all 4 of the main cast, even the flat attempt at a 2ML needs more dramas. Love him!
Ending is wasted and rushed after 23 exhausting stuck record dialogue. They’d have a convo or a scene that looked that progression and then be straight back to square one one. Yul repeated the same 5 lines on repeat. We could have had a really good show why do the writers tank themselves?!?! Are they even writers?!?!!
Do not waste your time, I repeat do not waste your time. Such a potential for an amazing show. Writing is horrendous. The mains are horrendous. The ending the most stupidest annoying ending ever in all asian shows. Which is saying something cos there are so bad ones out there.
Started out well, with so much promise but what on earth happened? I was hoping for a tension filled confession. It was not. Random marriage, why? Seconds - held potential but fell flat. They just drop off. The second couple were just annoying and immature. The last 2 episodes were so disappointing. Everything and I mean everything was delivered monotonously with zero emotion in their expressions. Who on earth wrote this AND more importantly directed this? A potentially cute short drama ruined by writing and directing.
What a ridiculous drama. I started this desperately hoping the negative reviews were just picky viewers, however it became quickly obvious the writers were going to totally tank any potential for anyone here.
Main leads - may as well have been FL and 2 show because Luming had way more screen time than our ML, and FL acted like she was happier with him than the ML the whole time she was in a relationship with both the guys. To the point where you will wonder why we even had the pathetic attempt at one in the first place. FL treats ML like some little kid that has no idea about anything. She never takes him that seriously and keeps him at a distance while dropping everything for the stalker Luming the second he calls. Shes weak for the ML, tough cookie for the SML. I’m like cool ok I guess theres nothing wrong here, then voila because the writers need to end all that happy relationship with 2ML in order to wrap said draggy plot line- FL suddenly remembers who she really loves… Find yourself? Get Manipulated and at the end suddenly remember your one true love more like. She learned absolutely squat all about herself… find yourself… she was on her own for all of 10 seconds before she was officially a new guys gf. Where did she go on a journey of self discovery as a single person?!?!
Everyone else - theres far too much screen time given to the side characters. Of course where Miles is concerned- we can let that one go, happily stare at him all day lol, but that dragged on too long like everyones issues. They notoriously miss the tension moments on shows, the ones that give you all the feels.. big miss over and over. Even the twin brother and Esther had a potential but they got together in the oddest way and even tho it was clear they would unite, from the longing glance he has for her early on, he somehow turns into a utter weirdo, and then I guess eventually he is in love, but you’re not quite sure how he got there. Still they act like friends more than lovers. The besties were sn odd bunch to and did a pathetic job of helping FL see the light. The friends scumbag husband was a pointless side plot. Skipped all that. Incl the other friends weird 10 yr relationship. Was anyone normal in this show maybe the kids. The parents were ok but even then they didn’t behave consistently. The writing is a complete mess. FL has a complete personality shift with luming.
Do yourself a favor and after the first breakup (because yes there is a second one even tho they had nothing to break up from we get another overly dramatic break up scene) just skip to the last episode where everything is rushed to fix the complete train wreck of a drama with happy endings for all (except the friend with kids sadly).
I love swim dramas and this started out so so good. Sadly, like many cdramas its badly written and a dragged out 36 ep show misses all the opportunities to ramp up the action, angst and romance and spoils everything. There are so many awful tropes, and disappointing scenes- that by about ep 23 you just skip far more than you watch. I skipped all the high school flashbacks. It got tiresome. Guess what, you miss nothing. Oh well the swimming saved it for me.
Curious, this show has some pretty high ratings for a very low budget mid drama. There was nothing spectacular about this. The plot doesn’t even know what identity it has, the story is all over the place. Is it a spoof? Is it a typical infighting between royal off springs and the jealous mothers? Are there multiple near death moments for the FL that ML just so happens to arrive just in time for? Love triangle? Not really but you’re guessing there might be but the writers don’t really flesh that out. There is zero chemistry between the leads, and the Prince brothers woman (senior) looks way too old for him. FL still manages to cry and show emotion and feelings even tho they swapped thru the tears. The plot holes are many. I got so bored too it got draggy, I skipped the last 8 episodes and missed nothing. I suspect these high ratings are coming from fickle WXY fans, who hopped over here after the Double to watch him some more in their Su hangover!!! 🤣🤣🤣 The Double was well written tho annoyingly lacking in romance. This is badly written and apparently is packed full of sexual content according to the warnings. 🤣There not even a zip of chemistry- very innocent kisses, and plenty of hand holding. If thats sexual content in China then 🤷🏼♀️….. I’m not even sure if this is just worth watching to pass the time, I wouldn’t even consider it a filler. There’s far better historical cdramas than this.
Cute short series, heavy at times but nicely balanced. I did feel like the USA stuff was filler, and wouldn’t have needed to rush the ending. But a good watch.
Confused by the high rating and disappointed because of it. This show is mid at best. Started out strong, and suddenly tanked with the change of plot, FL too childish too often and though she had some heavier scenes, she didn’t change much. Chemistry was extremely lacking, I just think this script was a disappointment. Miles can do better than this.
This show is completely saved by the amazing seconds. Perhaps they are the reason for the high rating. It always felt boring to go back to the leads. Nice job Zhao x Rao you stole the show ❤️
Typical Jdrama. Mono plot, weak FL - odd as heck best friend of ML who pushes brocode and acts super suss. Wacky OSTs. I mean we know the deal with these shows. I don’t mind, they are great for a slump between Chinese and Korean, you know it’ll never take itself too seriously so its a safe bet. I wish though more Japanese Directors would take a leaf out of Eye Love You - which was the first time I saw a jdrama come even close to the production value and quality of its Asian neighbors. You can do it folks!! Budget was screamingly low and they did not convincingly pull off the kind of wealth they were telling us was there.
Also considering ML is after intimacy from day 1, its obvious there was feelings. The miscommunication is really the driver of the whole plot. If these 2 could talk like normal folk there would have been no show. That’s how monotone it was.
Second, I’m a little unsure about the accusations in some reviews that this show glorifies child exploitation. OK yes, there’s sex scenes involving “high school age kids” however all actors are over 22 years old AND lets face it this is what many teens are doing whether you or I like it or not. Clearly the end of the show - points out this isn’t the experience of all teens, just a select few. The teacher x student relationships were my biggest gripe.
Acting of ML was incredible. That was an emotional role to play and he hit it out the park.
Yes Moon Sang Min is a fine piece of work and an excellent actor, and I believe most stuck through those awful early episodes due to him. However, the writing and in turn directing of this show was a massive disservice and the reason I just can’t rate it above 8. Great ifea, and having Mom do what she did right at the beginning, but it didn’t work. Not once was the FL convincing to me that she genuinely wanted a break. She was deeply in love and it showed. So that plot point was weak, further damaged by the repetitive nature of the script. It was realistic-most folks fight for their relationship especially if they don’t believe the other person. However to spemd 6-7 episodes of a 10 episode aeries on this same stuck record was exhausting. The show felt monotonous and weak. I was disappointed, there should have been additional issues added to add some depth. The work collegues were funny for all of a couple episodes and then they turned fully obnoxious and irritating. Ugh.
Finally the show gets a break, when FL does what we all know she has wanted to do the second she got that cash from the Mom. And the rest of the drama rolls out in an over abundance of storylines that it felt odd.
What are the wins for this show? ML and FL are aesthetically well matched, and have chemistry. To pull that off with the massive age difference was awesome and there were times ot clearly didn’t look like 14 yrs. The second couple were magic, and so refreshing to not have evil power playing older siblings in a chaebol family. Its the usual line with kdramas and so so wonderful we got the best older brother for Ju Won. Honestly, I would have loved to have much more screen time for their story during that initial chunk of the show and balanced the stuck record part.
The final episode had some lovely scenes and for me helped yank this series out of the mud, because I genuinely was headedin that 5-6 stars range earlier on.
Would love more awesome dramas from all 4 of the main cast, even the flat attempt at a 2ML needs more dramas. Love him!
The end.
Main leads - may as well have been FL and 2 show because Luming had way more screen time than our ML, and FL acted like she was happier with him than the ML the whole time she was in a relationship with both the guys. To the point where you will wonder why we even had the pathetic attempt at one in the first place. FL treats ML like some little kid that has no idea about anything. She never takes him that seriously and keeps him at a distance while dropping everything for the stalker Luming the second he calls. Shes weak for the ML, tough cookie for the SML. I’m like cool ok I guess theres nothing wrong here, then voila because the writers need to end all that happy relationship with 2ML in order to wrap said draggy plot line- FL suddenly remembers who she really loves… Find yourself? Get Manipulated and at the end suddenly remember your one true love more like. She learned absolutely squat all about herself… find yourself… she was on her own for all of 10 seconds before she was officially a new guys gf. Where did she go on a journey of self discovery as a single person?!?!
Everyone else - theres far too much screen time given to the side characters. Of course where Miles is concerned- we can let that one go, happily stare at him all day lol, but that dragged on too long like everyones issues. They notoriously miss the tension moments on shows, the ones that give you all the feels.. big miss over and over. Even the twin brother and Esther had a potential but they got together in the oddest way and even tho it was clear they would unite, from the longing glance he has for her early on, he somehow turns into a utter weirdo, and then I guess eventually he is in love, but you’re not quite sure how he got there. Still they act like friends more than lovers. The besties were sn odd bunch to and did a pathetic job of helping FL see the light. The friends scumbag husband was a pointless side plot. Skipped all that. Incl the other friends weird 10 yr relationship. Was anyone normal in this show maybe the kids. The parents were ok but even then they didn’t behave consistently. The writing is a complete mess. FL has a complete personality shift with luming.
Do yourself a favor and after the first breakup (because yes there is a second one even tho they had nothing to break up from we get another overly dramatic break up scene) just skip to the last episode where everything is rushed to fix the complete train wreck of a drama with happy endings for all (except the friend with kids sadly).
You could skip this.
This show is completely saved by the amazing seconds. Perhaps they are the reason for the high rating. It always felt boring to go back to the leads. Nice job Zhao x Rao you stole the show ❤️
Also considering ML is after intimacy from day 1, its obvious there was feelings. The miscommunication is really the driver of the whole plot. If these 2 could talk like normal folk there would have been no show. That’s how monotone it was.
A bit of fast fluff. Forgetable.