So in the novel, this is like a ‘multiverse’ type of concept? She transmigrated to another reality where her…
For sure I was mind blown in the novel when it happened very ambitious but such an interesting twist, was also funny cause in the novel eventually Ziyu thought fl's mother liu fen was also a time traveller secretly helping fl, not realizing it was fl the whole time, as fl always came out on top when her and Ziyu went head to head. I'm guessing for the drama though to keep things simpler they won't add this in. They've already made a few changes I noticed, like in the novel also ml is a military man, so I'm interested to see how him now becoming a law student changes things.
Same I don't mind novel spoilers either, deifnitely I agree helps with appreciation on the screen play, for sure its alway seems so difficult to adapt novel's to screenplays, especially with censorships and like choosing what's important to include and not include in a set number eps when the novel is so long.
So in the novel, this is like a ‘multiverse’ type of concept? She transmigrated to another reality where her…
No not really, in the novel she died in her present/original time, transmigrated to the past but same universe into the body of another person with the same name, pretty much same concept as the drama but just at the beginning instead of falling asleep, she died in her original body before transmigrating. I'm guessing they added the sleep instead of death for censorship so at the end she will be able to return. So in the novel same universe and all that still, so she was also able to use her knowledge of the future to her advantage.
Also a spoiler from the novel, a big one but not sure if it will be the same in the drama probably not, read below if you want it.
In the novel her jealous, scheming cousin Ziyu is also a time traveller, but she's the same person, stays in her original body unlike fl, same person, just time travelled back/reborn into her same body in the past so she could re-do her life. Not explained fully in the novel, but Ziyu died, was reborn, some body, same person so she had a do-over, manipulated things so she would come out on top. Just an interesting spoiler I thought I would mention, but unsure if the drama will go this way or not.
ADWAD was not spared of having to add an element to get pass the transmigration, they did in the last ep add something…
Yeh I agree nothing we can do, they need it to pass censorship so just something we need to accept and yeh ADWAD did a great job, for sure a lot of people didn't realize it was a story being written, hopefully they can make it subtle in this drama as well, for instance not sure if you saw it, but yummy yummy yummy was a time travel cdrama last year and the ending was really disappointing, so sometimes its done well and sometimes it can be a bit annoying.
ADWAD was not spared of having to add an element to get pass the transmigration, they did in the last ep add something…
Yeh very true, I don't mind them adding elements as I get they have to get past censorship, I just like when they're easily ignored and not like in your face too much
For people wondering, made a couple changes to the novel, in the novel, the original FL actually dies, so she stays in her new body after transmigrating, never telling anybody.
Drama likely made this change due to censorship, for people that don't know, in the past due to a couple hugely popular transmigration or rebirth cdramas, a female sadly committed suicide in china in the belief that she would be transmigrated or reborn, as such transmigration and time travel cdramas are 'soft' censored thus the often annoying last minute endings.
But there are nice work arounds we also see used often, one I enjoyed was SOKP, as it was done very last minute and can really just be ignored or something like ADWAD or princess royal where they just stay in their new world. Either way really strong and enjoyable start. Glad Fl has a strong family supporting her against her father's toxic family.
For people that care about how the romance was in the novel and if it was a happy or sad ending, spoiler below
Really nice romance, they dated for 4 years before finally getting married at the end of the novel, very happy ending and sweet romance. Their romance wasn't the main plot to be clear, it's a business/fl growth drama, with romance secondary but there was still a lot of it. Was nice to see how fl's feelings for ml grew, at first because of her past life she wasn't used to being in a relationship but slowly opened up and her feelings for him grew slowly but surely, no break up in the novel either.
Their romance was very mature, often they spent time apart living their own lives, sometimes in different cities studying and business stuff, but the whole time they trusted each other, very mature romance but still with a lot of sweetness and cuteness. Did have a few bumps in the novel, mainly fl is jaded by her past life and its tough for her to truly open up to someone else, but she realizes her faults and promises to try be a better girlfriend and have open communication, and ml also promises to improve himself and not be too insecure, so its nice a really realistic mature romance.
Romance dramas have shown me that romance doesn't necessarily happen only after the couple gets together, but…
Yeh for sure, good romance dramas you can feel the chemistry and beginning of the romance before they become official, through small details like you said. The romance in this just gets better the longer you watch, hope you enjoy.
This drama had so much potential after the first 1 or 2 eps, had the potential to tell a unique story that you don't see often. A story about two in-laws taking a child who just lost his parents and learning to raise him together. About two strangers suddenly learning to care for a child they both love together, and in the process growing and healing from their own trauma, alongside the child, finally creating a home together. Could have been a sweet, endearing, emotional and healing kdrama.
Instead they turned this into any other typical angsty, unnecessary and annoying love triangle romcom. Not even an interesting or suspenseful love triangle, just an annoying one, with an fl that sets zero boundaries and seems more interested in spending time with her boss then her nephew, and a 2ml that is borderline stalkery, constantly inserting himself in fl's life, with and without her knowledge, such as telling ml to stay away from her, after ml himself is in a vulnerable state. She has confessions from both men but leads both along setting no boundaries, but if it was just that I wouldn't be as annoyed, but it's the 2ml constantly appearing unnecessarily taking time for the fl that should have been spent with her nephew and ml, turning this drama from what should have been focused on building a family and healing together, into an annoying love triangle kdrama with the child as an after thought. This drama should have been focused on family building and healing from trauma, as ml and fl learn to become parents and build a family, but instead its fl going on dates with 2ml and 'working late' with 2ml while ml and her nephew wait at home.
Don't get me wrong, I like the actual actors in this, I have no problem with them, I am just solely blaming the poor writing here for ruining this drama's potential.
Yay!!! I love that this drama turned out this way. I think I've said this before but these are my favorite type…
No problem hope you enjoy. I forgot to add something to my review so btw, in ep 1 ml has an accident saving his neighbors during a storm, is hit on the head and has memory loss, thats how fl begins to take care of him. But not to worry, he gets his memory back very quickly within a couple eps so its no big issue and like I mentioned first like 5-6 eps is just to set up the story, after that his memory is back and the romance begins and thats when the drama really begins.
Sounds like this drama is what you're looking for, I have similar tastes as well, once the romance starts ml and fl are super strong and supportive and all drama comes from the outside its no worries, hope you enjoy.
Quick follow up on my last comment, Love story in the 1970's fits perfectly onto the list. No break up at all, nothing comes close and a HE. I covered pretty much everything in my last comment but like I said, a few annoying side characters, one especially but most of the characters are very endearing and nice, and even the ones that aren't are quite relatable and understandable, they feel real. First 5-6 eps set up the story so starts a bit slow, but after that and especially ep 11 onwards after their marriage, it becomes a really well written, sweet and innocent love story between ml and fl. You really see ml and fl falling for each other, their love feels real and relatable, not some far fetched or crazy love story, but really realistic but also sweet and innocent.
Like I mentioned before, their romance is all about the small things, making food for each other, fanning each other while they work, and especially supporting each other in their work life/ambitions no matter what. Their support for each other is so sweet, always cheering the other up when they face a setback at work or something like that. Overall its a pretty low angst drama though, some moments of angst and a few obstacles but it never effects their romance, mainly the angst and obstacles are in their work life and future ambitions. Their romance, once it begins never stops and is always steady and strong.
There are two other side couples, both have no break ups as well, although one side couple comes close. One is sweet and supportive like the main couple, the other starts quite bumpy but also turns into a really sweet love story. They both offered different perspectives on a relationship compared to ml and fl's story, but also were quite nice. Overall the love stories, especially between ml and fl were so well written and acted. Once again, the focus was on the small things, small moments that show their love and care for each other, and seeing them fall in love makes you feel warm and sweet.
Last like 3-4 eps were good, but don't get me wrong a bit anticlimactic, as usual with period dramas it incorporated a lot of Chinese propaganda in the last 3-4 eps, but for me I didn't mind as we still got a lot of sweet moments between ml and fl, like ml brining home a coffee maker from work to share with fl, and them dancing together during the night as he played piano. Small things like that make their relationship so sweet, and there romance so realistic but also very romantic. But a heads up did get a bit propaganda full in the last few eps but wasn't too bad as ml and fl's romance still shined.
This is a romance grounded in reality, feels realistic yet idealistic, you really could see clearly the process of each falling for the other, it showed so well in their acting and how their relationship was written. I also loved their communication, whenever one faced trouble at work or something, the other could sense it, and they talked about it, supported each other and cheered the other up, was very sweet and refreshing to see their communication and having no secrets.
Like I mentioned below, fl did start of with ulterior motives for approaching ml, but after thats cleared up in a few eps, and especially once they agree to a marriage contract and get married, around eps 10-11ish, thats where the drama really gets going. From there a perfect relationship, literally perfect and green flag from them both, and yet also felt realistic and relatable. I think thats why I really enjoyed this drama, the romance between ml and fl was full of sweetness and romance, but it didn't feel unrealistic like some romance cdramas do. Somehow the romance was perfect and idealistic, realistic at the same time, I think it was all the small moments they included that showed their feeling for each other, no big acts or gestures were needed, just small but constant shows of support and love.
For those wondering, in ep 17, fl's parents find the marriage contract ml and fl at first signed when they agreed to get married to help fl's brother, I know cliche but it was well handled and over quickly so I didn't mind that much, this was also where they publicly professed their love for each other and shared their first kiss. Both their love confessions were very sweet and after this ep, the marriage contract had no other impact going forward. Also like I said, this isn't a kiss heavy or hot and heavy romance, although there are a few kisses going forward, but its a sweet innocent romance, where their love and care is showed through small moments and gestures rather then a lot of intimacy, although there is some.
Overall, the ml and fl had a damn perfect relationship once married, and I was just so surprised at how much I enjoyed their romance, especially as I wasn't really expecting this drama to be my cup of tea tbh. The other 2 main side couples were also really nice, their roads were a bit more bumpy then ml and fl's but they showed different aspects of a relationship, both of them feel realistic as well and showed different conflicts that a relationship can go through, but they both also showed love and supporting winning in the end and had no break up.
If you're looking for a mostly angst free romance cdrama with a damn near perfect relationship that is sweet and innocent, cute and romantic, yet also realistic and relatable, give this a try, I don't think you'll regret it.
Just quickly something I forgot to emotion, in ep 1 ml is an accident saving his neighbors during a storm, is hit on the head and has memory loss, thats how fl begins to take care of him. But not to worry, he gets his memory back very quickly within a couple eps so its no big issue and like I mentioned first like 5-6 eps is just to set up the story, after that his memory is back and the romance begins.
Let's hope that this one can become a no break up gem!
Fingers crossed, loving the relationship so far and its only got 29 eps and no sign at all of a break up including the previews for 23 and 24 so looking good.
For people not knowing what to watch currently, wanted to shout out the currently airing love story in the 1970's. I was skeptical on this first but been really surprised. First couple eps a bit rough with ml and fl getting to know each other, specifically fl is really focused on getting into a good college so has ulterior motives in approaching ml. However these are cleared up within a few eps and they get not too long after married, initially was to help fl's brother but fl and ml were honest with each other about this, no secrets after fl's initial reason for approaching ml was revealed, and even this secret wasn't really a secret. I think you see where this goes, fake/contra t marriage turns into real love, while it's predictable I have to say how they've done it so far has been great. ml and fl are so cute together, their relationship developing is so so sweet, starts with ml liking fl from the start and seeing fl slowly fall in love with ml as well so sweet.
The stand out is how they support each other in their respective work life and ambition, always honest with each other and they have honest conversation especially when they first get married, a few obstacles but nothing bad or angsty so far don't worry, and they always speak with each other and clear the air quickly which I love, great communication. The small things in their relationship is what stand out, fanning each other as they work/read together, preparing meals for each other, the sweet glances at each others, its all so sweet.
Theres a couple toxic side characters but most characters in this show are very endearing and sweet. However, like I said, ml and fl steal the show, while fake/contract marriages are cliche, the lack of angst and the incredible sweetness in this sets it apart so far for me, seeing the relationship between ml and fl develop has been wonderful, a few annoying characters but the lack of overall angst and the incredibly supportive relationship between ml and fl is just great.
They get married from ep 11ish and from there you can really see fl falling in love with ml and vice versa, it's really well done. I love how supportive they are of each other, supporting each others endeavors and always cheering the other person on so sweet. Their married life and seeing them fall in love so far has been great, so sweet and cute yet innocent, don't expect a hot and heavy romance, its a cute and sweet and innocent romance, full of small things that just make you feel happy and warm. I have to say the drama has done a great job of showing them actually fall in love, you can clearly see them falling in love. So get past the first like few eps if possible, not that they are bad but its just so much better from like ep 5/6 onwards. Just wanted to shout this out, was really surprised with how much I'm enjoying this sweet romance and I hope it keeps up till the end.
I was waiting for someone to talk about this one! Now that I know that this is a non break up one, I'll start…
Hahaha yeh I like how they waste no time, especially ML, just takes a little but for FL to open up but you can already see she's at least interested in him but holding herself back.
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Same I don't mind novel spoilers either, deifnitely I agree helps with appreciation on the screen play, for sure its alway seems so difficult to adapt novel's to screenplays, especially with censorships and like choosing what's important to include and not include in a set number eps when the novel is so long.
Also a spoiler from the novel, a big one but not sure if it will be the same in the drama probably not, read below if you want it.
In the novel her jealous, scheming cousin Ziyu is also a time traveller, but she's the same person, stays in her original body unlike fl, same person, just time travelled back/reborn into her same body in the past so she could re-do her life. Not explained fully in the novel, but Ziyu died, was reborn, some body, same person so she had a do-over, manipulated things so she would come out on top. Just an interesting spoiler I thought I would mention, but unsure if the drama will go this way or not.
Drama likely made this change due to censorship, for people that don't know, in the past due to a couple hugely popular transmigration or rebirth cdramas, a female sadly committed suicide in china in the belief that she would be transmigrated or reborn, as such transmigration and time travel cdramas are 'soft' censored thus the often annoying last minute endings.
But there are nice work arounds we also see used often, one I enjoyed was SOKP, as it was done very last minute and can really just be ignored or something like ADWAD or princess royal where they just stay in their new world. Either way really strong and enjoyable start. Glad Fl has a strong family supporting her against her father's toxic family.
Their romance was very mature, often they spent time apart living their own lives, sometimes in different cities studying and business stuff, but the whole time they trusted each other, very mature romance but still with a lot of sweetness and cuteness. Did have a few bumps in the novel, mainly fl is jaded by her past life and its tough for her to truly open up to someone else, but she realizes her faults and promises to try be a better girlfriend and have open communication, and ml also promises to improve himself and not be too insecure, so its nice a really realistic mature romance.
Instead they turned this into any other typical angsty, unnecessary and annoying love triangle romcom. Not even an interesting or suspenseful love triangle, just an annoying one, with an fl that sets zero boundaries and seems more interested in spending time with her boss then her nephew, and a 2ml that is borderline stalkery, constantly inserting himself in fl's life, with and without her knowledge, such as telling ml to stay away from her, after ml himself is in a vulnerable state. She has confessions from both men but leads both along setting no boundaries, but if it was just that I wouldn't be as annoyed, but it's the 2ml constantly appearing unnecessarily taking time for the fl that should have been spent with her nephew and ml, turning this drama from what should have been focused on building a family and healing together, into an annoying love triangle kdrama with the child as an after thought. This drama should have been focused on family building and healing from trauma, as ml and fl learn to become parents and build a family, but instead its fl going on dates with 2ml and 'working late' with 2ml while ml and her nephew wait at home.
Don't get me wrong, I like the actual actors in this, I have no problem with them, I am just solely blaming the poor writing here for ruining this drama's potential.
Sounds like this drama is what you're looking for, I have similar tastes as well, once the romance starts ml and fl are super strong and supportive and all drama comes from the outside its no worries, hope you enjoy.
Like I mentioned before, their romance is all about the small things, making food for each other, fanning each other while they work, and especially supporting each other in their work life/ambitions no matter what. Their support for each other is so sweet, always cheering the other up when they face a setback at work or something like that. Overall its a pretty low angst drama though, some moments of angst and a few obstacles but it never effects their romance, mainly the angst and obstacles are in their work life and future ambitions. Their romance, once it begins never stops and is always steady and strong.
There are two other side couples, both have no break ups as well, although one side couple comes close. One is sweet and supportive like the main couple, the other starts quite bumpy but also turns into a really sweet love story. They both offered different perspectives on a relationship compared to ml and fl's story, but also were quite nice. Overall the love stories, especially between ml and fl were so well written and acted. Once again, the focus was on the small things, small moments that show their love and care for each other, and seeing them fall in love makes you feel warm and sweet.
Last like 3-4 eps were good, but don't get me wrong a bit anticlimactic, as usual with period dramas it incorporated a lot of Chinese propaganda in the last 3-4 eps, but for me I didn't mind as we still got a lot of sweet moments between ml and fl, like ml brining home a coffee maker from work to share with fl, and them dancing together during the night as he played piano. Small things like that make their relationship so sweet, and there romance so realistic but also very romantic. But a heads up did get a bit propaganda full in the last few eps but wasn't too bad as ml and fl's romance still shined.
This is a romance grounded in reality, feels realistic yet idealistic, you really could see clearly the process of each falling for the other, it showed so well in their acting and how their relationship was written. I also loved their communication, whenever one faced trouble at work or something, the other could sense it, and they talked about it, supported each other and cheered the other up, was very sweet and refreshing to see their communication and having no secrets.
Like I mentioned below, fl did start of with ulterior motives for approaching ml, but after thats cleared up in a few eps, and especially once they agree to a marriage contract and get married, around eps 10-11ish, thats where the drama really gets going. From there a perfect relationship, literally perfect and green flag from them both, and yet also felt realistic and relatable. I think thats why I really enjoyed this drama, the romance between ml and fl was full of sweetness and romance, but it didn't feel unrealistic like some romance cdramas do. Somehow the romance was perfect and idealistic, realistic at the same time, I think it was all the small moments they included that showed their feeling for each other, no big acts or gestures were needed, just small but constant shows of support and love.
For those wondering, in ep 17, fl's parents find the marriage contract ml and fl at first signed when they agreed to get married to help fl's brother, I know cliche but it was well handled and over quickly so I didn't mind that much, this was also where they publicly professed their love for each other and shared their first kiss. Both their love confessions were very sweet and after this ep, the marriage contract had no other impact going forward. Also like I said, this isn't a kiss heavy or hot and heavy romance, although there are a few kisses going forward, but its a sweet innocent romance, where their love and care is showed through small moments and gestures rather then a lot of intimacy, although there is some.
Overall, the ml and fl had a damn perfect relationship once married, and I was just so surprised at how much I enjoyed their romance, especially as I wasn't really expecting this drama to be my cup of tea tbh. The other 2 main side couples were also really nice, their roads were a bit more bumpy then ml and fl's but they showed different aspects of a relationship, both of them feel realistic as well and showed different conflicts that a relationship can go through, but they both also showed love and supporting winning in the end and had no break up.
If you're looking for a mostly angst free romance cdrama with a damn near perfect relationship that is sweet and innocent, cute and romantic, yet also realistic and relatable, give this a try, I don't think you'll regret it.
Just quickly something I forgot to emotion, in ep 1 ml is an accident saving his neighbors during a storm, is hit on the head and has memory loss, thats how fl begins to take care of him. But not to worry, he gets his memory back very quickly within a couple eps so its no big issue and like I mentioned first like 5-6 eps is just to set up the story, after that his memory is back and the romance begins.
The stand out is how they support each other in their respective work life and ambition, always honest with each other and they have honest conversation especially when they first get married, a few obstacles but nothing bad or angsty so far don't worry, and they always speak with each other and clear the air quickly which I love, great communication. The small things in their relationship is what stand out, fanning each other as they work/read together, preparing meals for each other, the sweet glances at each others, its all so sweet.
Theres a couple toxic side characters but most characters in this show are very endearing and sweet. However, like I said, ml and fl steal the show, while fake/contract marriages are cliche, the lack of angst and the incredible sweetness in this sets it apart so far for me, seeing the relationship between ml and fl develop has been wonderful, a few annoying characters but the lack of overall angst and the incredibly supportive relationship between ml and fl is just great.
They get married from ep 11ish and from there you can really see fl falling in love with ml and vice versa, it's really well done. I love how supportive they are of each other, supporting each others endeavors and always cheering the other person on so sweet. Their married life and seeing them fall in love so far has been great, so sweet and cute yet innocent, don't expect a hot and heavy romance, its a cute and sweet and innocent romance, full of small things that just make you feel happy and warm. I have to say the drama has done a great job of showing them actually fall in love, you can clearly see them falling in love. So get past the first like few eps if possible, not that they are bad but its just so much better from like ep 5/6 onwards. Just wanted to shout this out, was really surprised with how much I'm enjoying this sweet romance and I hope it keeps up till the end.