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Now That I have Finished the Drama...
Song Weilong is one of my all-time favorite actors, and recently, I have come to admire the work of Zhao Jin Mai. Both possess acting skills that capture the viewer's attention. Shine On Me has honestly been more than I bargained for. I did not expect the amazing chemistry between the two leads.
I look forward to the continuation of this series.
January 7, 2026
Where do I begin? To say that I enjoyed Shine On Me is an understatement. To say the least, I looked forward to the previews when a new episode was released. To say the least, I rewatched my favorite scenes repeatedly while waiting for another day to begin.
The music became more relevant and fitting as Yusen and Xiguang's relationship developed. I was drawn to their complete and total devotion to one another. The unwavering support and encouragement were admirable. What impressed me more was that there was little or no physical intimacy before they solidified their position in each other's lives. Afterward, the way they came together was appropriate. For me, the true test of a good romantic drama is whether or not love can be expressed in ways besides grabbing a partner every other second. Though the words, "I love you, were never spoken, it was the tender look in the eyes of Yusen for Xiguang that exposed his heart, and vice versa.
We got to see two young people being pulled out of past emotional pain and stepping into a healthy, mature love that helped them grow into the people they longed to be, fulfilling their goals. One did not try to overshadow the other, but walked in their own destiny, fully undergirding the other.
In the end, Shine On Me was a complete story worth watching. Finally, they were blessed to have a beautiful, intelligent daughter who had her dad wrapped around her finger.
#BeautifulDrama
I look forward to the continuation of this series.
January 7, 2026
Where do I begin? To say that I enjoyed Shine On Me is an understatement. To say the least, I looked forward to the previews when a new episode was released. To say the least, I rewatched my favorite scenes repeatedly while waiting for another day to begin.
The music became more relevant and fitting as Yusen and Xiguang's relationship developed. I was drawn to their complete and total devotion to one another. The unwavering support and encouragement were admirable. What impressed me more was that there was little or no physical intimacy before they solidified their position in each other's lives. Afterward, the way they came together was appropriate. For me, the true test of a good romantic drama is whether or not love can be expressed in ways besides grabbing a partner every other second. Though the words, "I love you, were never spoken, it was the tender look in the eyes of Yusen for Xiguang that exposed his heart, and vice versa.
We got to see two young people being pulled out of past emotional pain and stepping into a healthy, mature love that helped them grow into the people they longed to be, fulfilling their goals. One did not try to overshadow the other, but walked in their own destiny, fully undergirding the other.
In the end, Shine On Me was a complete story worth watching. Finally, they were blessed to have a beautiful, intelligent daughter who had her dad wrapped around her finger.
#BeautifulDrama
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