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Story of two couples - FL was childish but other 3 were likeable

I got interested to see this drama because of the cast in particular Xue Zi Qi & Wang Nian Jiang Cheng. I watched this drama within 24 hours of its release. The beginning was odd but overall it was OK watch.

What I liked:
1. Romance - Good steamy scenes for both couples. I was surprised by main couple's bedroom antics. There was heat.
2. Personalities - I liked the contrasting personalities between the two couples.
3. Characterisation - I liked SFL a lot. Less screen time but her arc had impact on me. I also liked ML's arc especially his struggles. I also liked SML's arc.
4. Interactions - I liked when Fu Yang & Su Wan discussed their partners' habits.
5. Styling - Loved the outfits and hairstyles for SFL, ML & SML.

What I disliked:
1. FL characterisation - FL acted like a petulant child. That childish cry was irritating. She was pampered and selfish.
2. Funeral - Wow, so many relatives were disrespectful - fighting for inheritance at graveyard.
3. Antagonists - ML's father was vicious and controlling.

Favourite scene
When SFL showed her vulnerable side to SML

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A tale of separated brothers involved in turf war & murder mystery

I must say that this poster caught my attention - to be exact, Tian Yang's handsome face caught my attention. I wasn't in the mood for romance so to my delight, I figured that this drama could fulfill my no-romance drama mood. Overall I enjoyed this drama.

What I liked:
1. Acting - Great performances by Tian Yang and Jin Jia Yu. They had good chemistry and synergy and it was delight watching their interactions on screen.
2. ML characterisations - It's great that both of them had challenges to overcome. It enriched their characters. I personally enjoyed Chi Yuan's role in his gege Chi Yan's life.
3. Styling - I liked the outfits worn by both MLs.
4. Action - It was awesome to see both leads kicked butts.
5. Supporting characters - I liked Chi Yan's assistant. A loyal employee. I also liked Shu Wen, Chi Yuan's frmale friene.
6. Imposter - I liked this arc.

What I disliked:
1. Antagonist - I hated him for separating two brothers and being greedy.
2. Length - This drama is close to 2.5 hours. At times I felt certain arcs draggy.

Favourite scene
When Chi Yan confronted imposter in the warehouse

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Jiejie romance with FL cheating on her husband with ML

This drama captured my attention when it was a fresh release but somehow I only felt like watching it in February 2026. I watched it on iQIYI. This is a jiejie romance drama which is memorable because of Wang Yu Han & the kisses.

What I liked:
1. Romance - Damn, the kissing was scorching hot. Perhaps also because their relationship was forbidden with her being married to another person.
2. ML character - Horny & eager puppy. I liked hos protectiveness.
3. Styling - I loved clothes worn by ML. FL also wore nice outfits.
4. Saviour - I liked this arc with SML stealing credit. Often times saviour arc is SFL stealing credit.
5. Acting - I liked Wang Yu Han's acting in this drama. There was amazing chemistry between him and Vicky Liang.

What I disliked:
1. Antagonists - A few characters that I disliked: SML, his mistress, ML's pursuer, ML's grandmother.
2. Cheating - Not a fan of dramas with main character cheating on their spouse even though spouse was baddie too.
3. Duration - Close to 2.5 hours. Some scenes were draggy for example the auction scene.

Favourite scene
When ML sneakily dragged FL into nearest room

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Wonderful chemistry but the deception is unacceptable

I was in the mood for Yue Yu Ting's dramas so I selected this drama because of Meng Jia Hui and the runtime. I have mixed feelings about this drama.

What I liked:
1. Acting - Yue Yu Ting & Meng Jia Hui had wonderful chemistry. I also liked their performances as individual characters.
2. Romance - While I didn't like ML's motives for approaching FL and the lie / ommission of truth, I enjoyed the romance between the two. I could feel the growing attraction and love between the characters. They were steamy kisses and tender moments.
3. FL characterisation - I liked her because she was nice. I also liked when she comforted and made moves on ML.
4. Length - This drama is less than 2 hours. It helped with keeping melodrama down to a minimum.

What I disliked:
1. Deception - I got it that ML wasn't honest about asking FL to marry him but the fact that he kept it a secret from FL was unacceptable.
2. Antagonists - Wow the green tea / ML's supposed fiancee was mean. I also disliked ML's aunt for her greediness and ML's grandfather for his controlling behaviour.
3. Supporting character - I rarely disliked supporting character but in this case, I disliked ML's doctor friend. He went against ML's wishes. There were also other questionable acts that he did but can't remember exact details now.

Favourite scene
When they were intimate for the first time

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Wish there were more couply moments in this long vertical drama

I was in the mood for Zhao Mu Yan's dramas because I was writing a reddit post on her dramas. I found that she had worked with Feng Xiang Kun more than 5 times so I was curious to find which collab was my favourite. This wasn't it.

What I liked:
1. Romance - Only the opening scene had some spice. The couple took time to build their relationship. It was clear that he had a big crush on her. I liked that ML didn't push FL for intimacy aftet they got married.
2. Supporting characters - ML's family was so warm & welcoming. I also liked Shao Zheng, work acquaintance of ML & SML. He gave sound advice.
3. ML characterisation - He was kind & patient. I liked that he prioritised FL's wellbeing.
4. FL characterisation - I enjoyed watching her character grew confident over time.

What I disliked:
1. Intimacy - The drama's first & only intimate scene was at the start of the drama. I wish there were lingering kisses & steamy intimacy once they had confessed their feelings.
2. Duration - At 3+ hours, the drama was too long for me.

Favourite scene
Drunk confession

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Too melodramatic but the kisses were fiery & topnotch

I liked the pairing of Liu Xi Yu and Min Jie in two dramas and this being the first collab had me excited. Unfortunately I didn't enjoy this drama as much as Kiss Me My CEO Husband (I watched on iQIYI).

What I liked:
1. Romance - Fiery, passionate kisses. Damn I was on fire watching those scenes. ML did a lot of giving and it's cool to see ML who did not feel emasculated by strong FL.
2. Acting - Electric chemistry between Liu Xi Yu and Min Jie. They looked in sync when performing on screen.
3. FL characterisation - She was able to stand on her two feet. No damsel in distress.
4. Supporting characters - I liked FL's bestie & ML's father.
5. Styling - I loved FL's pantsuit. She was beautiful in purple & burgundy. I also liked clothes worn by Min Jie. That bonus scene was a very nice surprise.

What I disliked:
1. Cheating - I dislike when main character got involved with another main character while still married to cheating spouse. I wish FL had been divorced when she started relationship with ML.
2. Plot - Too melodramatic for my liking.
3. Antagonists - There were many from FL's spouse, his mistress to ML's pursuer and FL's family member.

Favourite scene
When FL & ML met ML's father after getting married

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Humbled by this tale of hardworking single mother and wheelchair bound military vet

I have always liked Zhen Ni's acting. My friend undead bug aka AuthorAEM told me about this drama. So I decided to watch it on iQIYI. Wow, I enjoyed this drama immensely.

What I liked:
1. FL characterisation - I loved her tenacity and resilience. She was a hard worker. I also liked that she was entrepreneurial - she can negotiate.
2. ML characterisation - Full of empathy. A quick thinker.
3. Styling - Loved FL's outfits especially the floral top she wore to the hospital.
4. Supporting character - Loved the aunties when they went against Li family and backed Jiang Nan.
5. Romance - He was smitten from the first sight. Great push and pull dynamics. I could sense the tension and change of dynamics when she gave massages to ML's injured leg.
6. Music - I loved that these songs were featured in the drama: Amelie OST and the instrumental version of The Sound of Silence.
7. Battle of in laws - That battle between ML's mother and grandmother was entertaining.

What I liked:
1. Antagonists - FL's ex Yu Cheng and his family were despicable. The way they treated FL and their daughter were atrocious. Xu Min was pathetic and vicious for her scheming. ML's grandmother & aunty were horrible people.

Favourite scene
When FL realised that she had romantic feelings for ML

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Enjoyable pilot romance drama but wish the kisses were fiery

I discovered this drama when I visited Sun Qian Xun's douyin account for a reddit assignment. Wang Nian Jiang Cheng caught my attention when he acted alongside Peng Yao. I became interested in this drama and I must say it was a good watch.

What I liked:
1. FL characterisation - I thought she would have the same background as other FL in pilot dramas but to my surprise, it wasn't. Her parents were rich but she never acted like a spoilt heiress. I liked that she was serious about her career.
2. Romance - She chased him. I liked that her moves weren't aggressive (like many Xue Zi Qi's FLs). ML slowly realised he liked him too and they had a sweet romance.
3. ML characterisation - I liked his cool & calm demeanor. If I am not mistaken, his parents were also rich but he was never a snob.
4. Acting - I liked the performance given by both SQX & WNJC.
5. Tone - It was an easy watch and the length was good.

What I disliked:
1. Antagonists - As usual, there is always a woman envious of FL. So yes there was green tea.
2. Kisses - I wish there were hot & fiery kisses. The drama was PG 13 for me.

Favourite scene
When ML realised he had fallen for FL

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FL knew her worth & scumbag ML never got second chance

I saw this drama poster on reelxia and I became intrigued. I had watched Zhang Yu Jiao but Li Hong Yu was unfamiliar to me. I decided to watch it last month and I quite liked it.

What I liked:
1. FL characterisation - I liked that she knew what she was getting from the deal.made with ML & she never saw herself as a victim. She knew her bottom lone & worked very hard to complete the deal.
2. Supporting characters - I liked her colleagues from the first workplace. They saw her value to the company and were never toxic towards FL.
3. Styling - FL wore beautiful clothes. I loved the red jumpsuit.
4. Ending - Surprised by kindness.
5. Romance - Spicy scene between ML & FL but their relationship was transactional and toxic. FL was lucky to find love - she had sweet romance with SML.
6. Tone - Despite ML's toxicity, I liked this drama. It was well-paced.

What I disliked:
1. ML characterisation - A scumbag who thought he was FL's saviour because of his financial aid.
2. Green tea - She was stupid, mean & snobbish.

Favourite scene
When FL accepted SML's love confession

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Good romance arc but I didn't see chemistry between ZX & YLQ

I noticed this drama when it was fresh release. The title implied ML was a playboy. I added to my watchlist and only watched it last week. It was a good watch though I expected something more.

What I liked:
1. Romance - I liked that they went into partnership after FL outsmarted ML. They liked each other and the kisses were good.
2. FL characterisation - She was smart for wanting to protect Pei inheritance.
3. ML characterisation - I liked that he was self-made businessman unfazed by family wealth. He wasn't interested to fight with his relative over inheritance.
4. Supporting characters - I liked ML's assistant & grandma.
5. Styling - I liked the outfits picked for both FL & ML.

What I disliked:
1. Antagonists - ML's bro & sis-in-law were greedy for wealth inheritance. I also didn't like the antagonist introduced in the third act.
2. Acting - Even though I enjoyed the romance arc, I didn't sense any chemistry between Zhang Xuan and Yang Luo Qian.

Favourite scene
The kiss on the counter

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Wang Yi Ran was entertaining in this time travel drama

I was in the mood for Yue Yu Ting drama. To my delight, she has a drama with Wang Yi Ran, one of my favourite vertical drama actors. It was good dama but not great.

What I liked:
1. Acting - Wang Yi Ran was a delight. He was good at conveying a confused man who had strong intuition about FL. Sizzling chemistry between him and Yue Yu Tingg.
2. Tone - It was lighthearted time travel drama. I liked that the drama focused on the couple.
3. ML characterisation - I liked that he was curious but instinctive. Always followed his gut feelings. He was also Mr Nice Guy.
4. Styling - I loved thr outfits worn by both FL & ML.
5. Dynamics - Ha it was fun to see current ML meeting past ML.

What I disliked:
1. Time travel - I felt this trope was simplified too much. At the end, audience was told that the time line was fixed and ML wouldn't vanish whenever he remembered his past with ML. I also didn't get why no repercussions when current ML interacted with past ML.

Favourite scene
When ML fell onto FL at the bar

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Passionate & tender moments + superb acting made this an A

I was in the mood for Yue Yu Ting's drama so I decided to watch this drama today. The video on Dramazone had 1 million views and wow, this drama met my expectations. I enjoyed it immensely.

What I liked:

1. Romance - Passionate & tender. ML couldn't stop kissing FL at every opportunity and FL seemed to enjoy whenever she was kissed. I also enjoyed the sweet couple moments e.g. award celebration. You can see ML's gratitude during that scene.
2. FL characterisation - She was humble, hardworking and kind. She knew her true north and was proud of her achievements. It's easy to love her.
3. ML characterisation - Cheeky and in some ways, possessive. He was skeptical of FL's intentions but that did not stop him from loving FL.
4. Styling - I really liked her wardrobe - very chic. The dresses she tried on during her shopping trip were gorgeous on her. I also liked ML's wardrobe.
5. Supporting characters - I liked the lady who pursued ML then became FL's buddy. Unexpected moment there! Mr Ji, CEO of Voyage, was mysterious and oh I liked his arc. I also liked FL's adoptive father. The phone call was moving.
6. Acting - Superb performances by Yue Yu Ting, Lu Huan Yu and the cast.

What I disliked:
1. Antagonists - FL's sister was a bimbo. Their former classmate Ms Su was delusional. I also hated all the goons who supported her.
2. Deception - I disliked ML for concealing his identity to FL. She was right to be mad at him for being duped.

Favourite scene
When FL confronted ML about his hidden identity

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Lighthearted drama about FL marrying her best friend's older brother

I am a fan of Yang Yu Bin so when this drama was released, I clicked play within 24 hours of its release. The start seemed familiar then I realised that this drama is another version of Accidental Flirting staring Ma Shuo Qi, which I started but didn't finish because the video was removed by youtube uploader. Anyway back to this version with Yang Yu Bin, I enjoyed it a lot.

What I liked:
1. ML characterisation - Smitten ML right off the bat. I knew that he had longtime crush on her because of the way he proposed marriage.
2. FL characterisation - She was independent woman focused on building her career.
3. Romance - Slow & steady. Good kisses. ML loved to pamper his wife.
4. Styling - I really liked FL's clothes. Her wide-leg trousers, she looked retro chic.
5. Supporting characters - FL's best friend was likeable and provided comic relief.
6. Studio - I enjoyed the photo shoot scene.
7. Tone - Lighthearted and funny. The Labubu moment was funny and cute!

What I disliked:
1. FL's action - She spent so much time with her best friend and at times prioritise her best friend over her husband. It annoyed me.
2. Antagonist - FL's grandmother was overbearing.

Favourite scene
When ML met FL's best friend at his own house

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Great chemistry made this "estranged couple on the path of reconciliation" drama worthwhile watch!

I had this drama in my watchlist for months but only decided to watch it last month when I was on a diet of Xie Yu Wang dramas.

What I liked:
1. Acting - Xie Yu Wang was amazing in this drama. Lu Lu Lu was good in her role & chemistry between them were great.
2. ML characterisation - He was charming, protective but flawed. He did hurt FL's feelings.
3. FL characterisation - She was likeable. Seemed pretentious but she was misinterpreted.
4. Romance - Arranged marriage with reconciliation. It's obvious that ML still cared for FL despite the estrangement. Good push & pull dynamics. The kisses were great.
5. Actor set - I liked that we got to see actors performing on set.
6. Supporting characters - I liked Duan Li Jun, the director and FL's father.
7. Ending - Sweet! I loved the proposal!

What I disliked:
1. Antagonist - Xu Qing Er was vicious. She was willing to get FL killed because she was insecure. Her mother was horrible too so it's right that apple doesn't fall far from tree.

Favourite scene
The haunted house scene for the dating show

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Fast-paced revenge drama but the actress who played FL gave a bland performance

I was on a diet of Xie Yu Wang dramas in preparation of a reddit post about his work. The title and the running time caught my attention so I watched it. I liked it.

What I liked:
1. Revenge - Interesting that ML approached FL to enact revenge on SML.
2. ML characterisation - Smart & always ahead of SML. He was the brains of this revenge plan even though he didn't have as much screentime as FL.
3. Romance - It was good to see that ML and FL partnered up for a common goal - to bring down SML. I also liked that FL told ML about his mixed signals. There was a kiss at the end that was satisfying.
4. Supporting characters - I liked Lele and ML's assistant.
5. Duration - A short shorts at 1 hour 40 minutes. Fast-paced.
6. Styling - I liked outfits chosen for FL. ML looked handsome.

What I disliked:
1. Antagonists - SML was despicable for harassing FL. His wife was horrible. FL's colleague was another horrible person.
2. Acting - Zheng Qian Yi lacked charisma to pull off the FL character. Her facial expressions were bad. Unfortunately I didn't sense any chemistry between her and Xie Yu Wang.

Favourite scene
When Lele went into the bedroom while FL & ML were cuddling

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