geechoo

the drama is wayy better. people complain the drama is slow but the novel is even MORE slow lol also the character of HSY is so much better in the drama imo

IQIYI!

I'm almost done watching TBT and Linghe is sooo dreamy in this drama! I don't know if it's an unpopular opinion but this is my favorite role of his since ChangHeng. I think I just like him more in these kind of gentle roles

the whole show is like this. it's very slice of life. I don't know if you watch jdramas often but this drama really reminds me of the jdramas of early 00s. if you don't like slow burns like this then it might not be for you.

FL is dubbed but they chose a voice actor that sounds really similar to the actress tbh i don't get why she was dubbed

I'm back again and lol you can tell the budget is limited because there seems to be only a few settings: ML workplace, FL workplace, their homes lool even when they date, it was mostly at home. I feel like one of ML's most common dialogue was "why don't we go to my place?" lmao but somehow I liked this

I really wish MDL could allow filtering of comments by episodes because I started watching this after the show ended and want to go back and read comments but it's too much to scroll through :(((

tbh I wish he could have a rest after Chasing Jade wraps

1997 really is a blessed year for celebs lol if you're in kpop, the kpop idols born in 1997 are also extremely attractive and popular

read that the female lead might be Wang Churan which would be interesting because a lot of people ship them

but omg if it is her, there's going to be another fandom fight over billing like with txw..

oh and I want to praise one thing: I really love how ML kept things professional between them at the hospital. When I heard about this drama, I was reallyyy worried that they'd blur the lines between doctor/patient relationship and that imo would be wrong. One scene that stood out to me was when FL had her period and ML was putting that wooden rod thingy on her stomach (lmao I can't describe this better) and they were in close proximity but it was completely professional and nothing sexualized about that scene. this was a good move imo.

imo the simplicity is the beauty of this drama. some people might not like it and find it boring. but I thought it was very grounded and realistic. life is just like this.

I binged 12 episodes yesterday, and it's surprisingly really fast paced? compared to other chinese modern dramas, this one doesn't really have any dramatic plot points. it's just about two people who meet and fall in love. I guess I'm too used to rich CEOs falling in love with a girl he shouldn't or some kind of evil family member trying to separate a loving couple plots lol

I think the main strength of this drama is the director. I usually don't like watching modern c-dramas because most of the time, the directing is really lacking. the cinematography and editing is also on point. Only criticism visually for me is that the filter is still a bit heavy but I've kind of resigned myself to the fact that cdramas will always have a heavy filter.

the ost seems to have only 3 songs? lol because it seems to be the same ones playing but I like those 3 songs! FL also has a really nice closet of clothes!

Overall, the drama really reminds me of another one I watched that starred Liu Yifei. Also not much plot but just very.. relaxing to watch?

what's tff?

doesn't look like there will be one. usually iqiyi drops fast track for the last 8 episodes but with the new schedule update, it looks like they're going to continue airing. I think they're trying to increase the streaming figures because this has underperformed quite badly

only those who understand mandarin will get it but the dialogue is SO awkward lmaoo I know the source novel was popular with elementary students so it's not really.. deep or anything but I'm like cringing in most scenes.

first time seeing a modern drama get so much hype on chinese social media. usually historical dramas are much more popular. this is gonna be HUGE. hope it lives up to expectations

should be. since this is airing on cable, they can't really change the date.

if this one can't do it then youku are screwed. the source novel is veryyyy popular with chinese youth

so.. is there going to be fast track package for this drama?

this drama is no competition for First Frost lol the difference in popularity of the source novels is way too big. First Frost is based on one of the most popular webnovels.