Bijou

Beside good kisses, nothing could satisfy me from this drama

I watched this even before i watched Liang Wenjing and Zhao Tingyi version but i couldn't enjoy this drama. I even tried to fasten the speed of drama to avoid dropped for this drama. I love Wang Xuan but i never found Yu Ling acting was not good-she needs some proper acting lesson; most of her drama are disappointing me. The only good thing in this drama was the kisses even the chemistry between the lead were average.

The overall story is a mess, the pacing is terrible, the characters are ruined, almost all the supporting characters have been cut, and those who remain are just tools to make ML more better. ML characterization was too plain and has no charm. FL characterization was mess. She was so immature and childish and it feels i watched some of choppy idol drama instead of relating of FL situation.

I wont recommend this drama

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There is no chemistry between Yuyin and Yao Guanyu

I watched this last year when i was skeptical about Yuyin acting eventhough i like her. Yao Guanyu was fine playing madman ML (it's basically his expertise) but they don't have any chemistry as couple.

FL has ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). To fulfill her mother's dying wish, she sends her younger brother back to the Xie family. She approaches the ML. Six years ago, FL helped ML and he fell in love with he but FL dont remember him. ML manipulates her, luring the innocent girl into his trap. When her brother is kidnapped, FL begs him to save him, agreeing to be his lover.

This plot summarized melodrama plot that wont have Happy Ending and they make this drama Open Ending to make hope for fans. This version's plot is rather bland and not as engaging. The melodrama emotion are feel artificial and it was flat as surfboard.

Basically it's just not my cup of tea.

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Guo Yuxin in her wacky role

I watched this last year and it was quite refreshing for Guo Yuxin since the FL was quite spunky with cheerful personality. Her chemistry with Gao Minrui was decent to watch.

This drama is not transmigration nor reborn plot. The plot is about FL was once save ML and he always remember her. ML returned to his county to work on disaster relief. He took in the FL and her sister, who had been kicked out of their home. The two married, settled down, raised disaster relief funds, and became role models for women everywhere. FL has a fiery and resilient personality, but her actions as a native were somewhat outrageous for that era it would be better if they add time travel plot.

Almost every villain gets to redeem themselves. The family scenes were heartwarming. The end was so sweet and this drama is absolutely no angst included.

Still decent watch.

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If you want to see ghost theme drama, it just appear of first scene and they dissapeared.

It's been long time since i watch Jia Yixuan drama (even her dramas with Chen Si that i was anticipated, i still never complete it for some reason) and yeah i got this from Tik Tok Recommendation.

Jia Yixuan's acting is okay; she portrays two different personalities well, one pure and innocent (Bai He), the other ghostly and alluring (A Lian). Guo Haojun plays FL's childhood friends who secretly loves her but due to his identity, he's never confessed his love. After learning the FL's true identity, to allow her to use him without burden and willing to sacrifice himself to help her set up a scheme. The chemistry between the leads are quite fine to watch.

The plot is actually good but they cannot executed well, trying to create a twist, misunderstanding that the younger sister is the bad guy but it turns out she's the good one. But the result is just so-so. There are more another errors. The show says it's ten years after Bai He's death, but Lord Wen's appearance hasn't changed at all over ten years.

The plot logic is somewhat inconsistent; the blood pact mentioned in the show isn't clearly explained. FL casually revealed her identity to the villain without any fear of being plotted against or retaliated against. Few of supporting actors acting were awkward; especially the FL younger sister.

The only highlight is the ghostly appearance in the first scenes.. It feels like it was just a gimmick. I came in because of this setting, but I was disappointed with this. It would be better if they create revenge drama with ordinary person from beginning.

Actual concept of this drama was quite potential, but it wasn't utilized well, resulting in a somewhat chaotic production. The editing was so sloppy making this drama was disjointed.

Maybe if you are fans of the actor, you could enjoy this.

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The first half was gold comedy but the last part was off

I watch this on 31 March 2025 and i recommended this drama on twitter so i tried to remember how i view this drama.

The plot is average; FL's task is to make the male lead dislike her, and ML's task is to win over the FL. The beginning is funny, but it gets a bit off-key later at the 10 minutes before ending for the specific moment after they found out they were time travelers; it felt like a completely off. Jin Jun Liang plays the observer doctor and this time his role was not being scumbag.

For the romance, the lack of chemistry between Sun Qian Xun and Zhao Zhen Dong was obviously shown in this drama. Even there is good kisses but it still shown the lack of chemistry between them. But the comedy and ML and FL banter at the first half of drama was completely entertaining.

Still worth to watch.

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I will give the overall score higher if was not for abrupt ending.

I watched this drama last July when it was released and i was quite like it and how we cannot forget iconic Liang Siwei first scene when he was topless and kissing his FL. I quite like Yao Yuchen acting but her plot was not really that good and this is one of the exception. The chemistry between them was passable to watch.

A Lovely campus romance drama. Pure sweetness throughout, no angst. There are a few minor misunderstandings, but they are quickly resolved. The main characters are all normal people, without any particularly outrageous male-female rivalry. Brothers and best friends are all supporters. The plot is rich, without any melodramatic scenes, the pacing is tight and smooth, they are mutually redeeming, secretly in love, and heading towards each other.

I need to thank for ML golden retriever dog since it was my sole reason to watch this drama with full focus. But the cons about this drama is abrupt ending. It almost destroy the good merits of this drama.

Recommended to watch.

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Meaningless Drama that torture us.

I watched this drama just for checking Li Shengxuan works and yeah it was dissapointing.

This drama is incredibly abusive for ML and FL. FL is a substitute raised by the Gu family to house their real daughter while ML was actually rich heir but he become FL loyal bodyguard. But on the middle she suddenly got a brain to get pointless revenge to her adoptive family. FL is also a bully at home, silently enduring beatings while treating the ML with the air of superiority.

ML is love-struck and stupid; despite having the ability to escape the Gu family's hell, he chooses to suffer while he actually has a chance to rescue FL from her abusive adoptive family. The drama's logic is essentially carried by the scriptwriters and the idiotic supporting characters.

The whole thing is very bland, with almost no intimate scenes, no sweetness, only heartbreak. Li Shengxuan weakness is she never had good chemistry with his male lead from every drama i watched.

Avoid this drama if you are common watcher.

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It gives me Taiwanese Drama

I watched this since i quite like the Youth drama and the emo grunge fashion from FL and her friends. Even SML hair is disaster but it feels so 2005 style coded. If you want to see normal fashion you can look ML style. I usually never watch Lu Dandong drama if the FL was unknown. But this is one of my exception. This is my first ever watched Wen Qing and i think she delivers FL characters well and she was loyal to her friends. Her expressions incredibly lively. Looking her it was feeling watching Taiwanese drama. Lu Dan Dong gets nice ML role was so refreshing since i used to see him as scumbag ML.

The plot is about FL was former petty criminal who is reborn after being killed in a car accident by a SFL. She decides to lead her friends to a comeback and escape their life of crime. She then approaches the male lead, asking him to tutor them. Initially reluctant, he agrees after the FL helps his mother out of loyalty. Fl also helps one of her friend problem about parental favoritism and even give her home after being abandoned by her mother.

After the exam, FL and her best friends all achieve excellent results, and the smartphone is successfully developed. The country not only awards the four of them a generous prize but also provides them with admission to prestigious university.

SFL tries to use her family's power to steal the FL position to admission entrance in University through a guaranteed admission program, unaware that this spot is state-designated for the FL. If the substitution is successful, it will be immediately discovered, and her family will be investigated

The cons is SFL is too energetic. I think adding a bit of their romance after ML and FL go to university would make it much better.

If you don't mind the cheesy and cringeworthy moments, I recommend watching it. it's really good.

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Meticulous Plan for Taming the Husband.

I watch this and didn't realized it was Li Sheng Jie since he didn't use his bang (His look was better than his usual look). Never see another Zhao An Di, so this is my first review about her. Both of leads carries their character well especially Zhao An Di.

The plot is about FL transmigrates into a book and, to avoid becoming cannon fodder, starts by "taming" ML to win him over, eventually achieving her ideal married life. In the drama, FL gives the ML bait (by sleeping with him), and the negative impact of divorce on the military creates the conditions for her to control him. FL acts in her own best interests, using the ML's "interests" as bait, and adding some reasoning to achieve her goal of taming him. FL's methods only work because of the ML's character was straight man. If it were a more cunning and calculating ML, these methods probably wouldn't have been effective. Gradually, ML changes from loving the FL for her appearance to truly loving her of everything.

The plot is flawless, the sweetness and satisfaction are perfectly balanced, and the sense of the era and the satisfying action are both top-notch. The casting is perfect, the acting is natural and not exaggerated, and both the main and supporting characters are memorable.

Recommended to Watch.

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The premises is common but needs to skill to make it engaging

I actually watch Jinze and Zhang Chuxuan second drama first and it was decent watch and know this is their first drama i decided to watch this.

The premise of this drama might be similar to typical regret-filled stories: FL deeply loves the SML, who is unaware of his own love for her but prefers the SFL; FL leaves, ML gets lucky, SML discovers his true love, regrets missing out on the FL, and then begins to punish the scumbags. Typically, the SML is a jerk, and the SFL is a scheming woman. What makes this drama special is its character development

For example, SML isn't a jerk. Initially, he rejects FL decisively, and I even thought FL was asking for trouble in the first half. But after watching the whole series, I felt he was a flesh-and-blood character, and all his actions were consistent with his character. Similarly, the SFL's scheming nature has a reason, unlike some short dramas where scheming is just for the sake of scheming, blaming the FL for every mistake.

ML falls in love with FL at first sight, helps her protect her mother's belongings, rescues her when she's kidnapped, and protects her in every way after marriage. He's also jealous and competitive.

Pacing is tight and smooth without dragging, there's no unnecessary dialogue, and the ending is even more uplifting. Everyone has their own happiness, there's no need to force it, love yourself before loving others.

Recommended to watch.

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Decent story about open secret in entertaiment industry.

I watched this by Youtube recommendation yesterday. Surprisingly this drama was decent watch with good kisses.

Ren Shuxian who plays Talent scout FL has dispute with her ex who happened to be her talent aka SML. Cai Heng plays as SML and i quite like the kisses between FL and SML. SML character development was surprisingly better from scumbag ex boyfriend to become FL friends. I quite like supporting cast and love-hate story between Leo (idol turned actor) and the nepo baby. Liu Shiqi as SFL was not green tea and the helper of FL despite being nepo baby. Her chemistry with Yu Xingchen was burning and their story was quite refreshing.

The cons is the lack of chemistry between Ren Shuxian and Zhang Junjie. But for newcomer, Zhang Junjie plays rookie actor well and show his real struggle. The backstory was actually nice but it was underdeveloped since they only explained on near of the end of drama. It feels they cramped the ML backstory in the end. But overall-it was decent drama to watch.

Recommended to Watch.

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What if Strong ML & Strong FL conquers?

I watched this because of He Jianqi and Meng Na collaboration. This drama show obviously high budget for short drama. The pacing was fast, the entire cast delivered excellent performances, and the costumes and makeup were beautiful expect Meng Na obvious wig. The voice acting was quite destroyer of this drama. If you understand this drama, it was actually decent one. Since they explore more supporting character story, you need some brain to think and remember.

There are almost no villains, and most of the characters are normal. The legal and monetary systems are normal. The pacing is tight, with no unnecessary trope. Even in this film, it's quite obvious that the ML's background is stronger than the FL's, and he does help her solve problems. However, the camera focuses on the FL's perspective.

ML knows what the FL is thinking, understands her methods and vision, so he goes along with it to help her. They are mortal enemies, yet they understand each other best. Their tacit understanding of each other, their scheming and manipulative relationship, intertwined with their bittersweet emotional entanglement, is delicious. Another appealing aspect of this film is that ML openly expresses his love for the FL later on, never taking off his ring, constantly calling her "wife," and even kissing her. But FL doesn't believe he truly loves her, questioning him every time, and becoming even more convinced that he's joking, has ulterior motives, or is plotting something.

Recommended to watch.

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Plot was bad but the making out was great

I watched this just forsake of Zhang Shan and Wang Xuan. Both are great kisser and the plot was bad.

FL has always suffered bullying from her family of origin, being switched at birth by her biological parents. She's quite pathetic after returning home, but thankfully the ML gives her fairness and favoritism. The kiss between these two was so passionate and intense, their eyes were practically glued to each other, making the viewer feel we should not interrupt their making out scene. The Green Tea Sister aka SFL was so annoying.

The cons is FL's parents and brother didn't receive any punishment in this drama. Also, SFL committed suicide, and the way her parents were grieving at her suicide scene clearly showed that SFL was more important to them than FL It's very likely that the parents would blame the FL for the SFL, so I think this aspect was handled very poorly.

Only for hardcore fans of the actors.

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This is more leans into political drama.

I watched this last year and had this drama on hold for some reason. Decided to watch back and it was decent despite the abrupt ending.

This drama really due gender reversal perfectly Woman Rules while Man obeys.

The logic and details are reasonable, the plot unfolds naturally, and the pacing is tight and smooth. FL is courageous and resourceful, strategizing meticulously, with interconnected schemes, utilizing all available resources, making no wrong moves, and ultimately achieving a successful comeback, not only avenging her family but also reaching the top. Moreover, this drama is not a pseudo-1vN story so there is no kissing or romantic moment between FL and 3 MLs-even though FL created her own harem.

Recommended to watch if you want to watch gender reverse political struggle.

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Classic drama.

This drama is the third drama i ever done when i first watching short drama in 2024.

The plot is about FL and ML met on unexpected encounter, decide to have a whirlwind marriage. However, ML maintains a mysterious identity and past. FL begins to suspect ML true identity. She discovers that ML was once a gang leader but changed his identity after a certain incident. Through a series of interactions, FL decides to face MLs past together and help him solve his problems. They experience a series of dangers and trials without any money.

The thing that i liked for this drama is Sun Yue remark. He may not the most handsome but his acting was quite smart and he can hinder his other leads weakness especially Xu Yizhen. Such a rare gem on short drama not many actors cannot do that. Even the romance and kisses were not sensual but you can feel the dynamic duo between them. Xu Yizhen embraced resilient FL who wants to know ML hidden secret.

If you want to watch classic decent drama, watch this.

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