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Devil Beside You 2.0

I watched this since the plot reminds me for Devil Beside You.

BTS clips are far less engaging than the main series. The plot is rich and the pacing is tight and smooth-elevated version from Devil Beside You. The relationship between the ML and FL is portrayed very delicately. Unrequited love is a chaotic battle, and coupled with the obstacles of their social status, the tug-of-war between the FL and ML is very captivating.

The costumes, props, and sets are excellent, the picture quality is good, the filters are natural making for a very enjoyable viewing experience

Recommended to watch.

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Tasteless republican drama.

I want to watch Huang Yunyun with Shen Haonan. The visuals and styling are quite decent to see.

FL is a former princess who witnessed ML leading troops to annihilate her family when she was young. She is now betrothed to the ML by the Presidential Palace to be his wife. ML is at odds with the Presidential Palace and initially harbors hostility towards the FL.

FL supposed negotiation condition with the Presidential Palace was to help her marry into the Governor's Mansion. She was supposed to pass intelligence to the Presidential Palace, but she didn't actually do that; she was busy fighting the 2FL &3FL, and the Presidential Palace remained silent . Despite being a period drama, the main plot revolves around female rivalry and domestic infighting, which is both clichéd and boring. Did FL forget killing ML will cause national turnoil? From beginning to end, she did nothing but win herself over and didn't do anything about reveng.

ML knows that the FL misunderstood him as a child for slaughtering her family, he didn't take precautions or explain.

There is no chemistry between Huang Yunyun and Shen Haonan. Purely shallow drama, with zero romance. If you like the actors and are looking for something to watch, you can check out this.

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Nice plot but FL lack the charm

I watched this two years ago and was captivated by Yu Peishan acting despite he is being scumbag. FL in here lack charms and her acting is average. Didn't leave me any impression.

In her previous life, the FL was disliked by her husband, the ML, and was even killed by his mistress.
Reborn, she decides to distance herself from him and live her own life. She no longer prioritizes his preferences and needs, but instead earns his affection and admiration. SML, knowing she's married, also falls for her. FL divorces the ML and i quite like the ending.

Won't rewatch again.

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Melodramatic drama that i enjoy.

I watch this last year and decided to rewatch to take this opportunity to share my personal opinions.

This drama combines elements of arranged marriage, terminal illness, and power struggles within a wealthy family, weaving a captivating love story from initial suspicion to growing concern, to initial attraction, and finally, a love that runs deep.

FL effort to being traditional wife is not well-received by ML. In ML's memory, she is dull, lifeless, and resembles a woman from the old era. Later, FL hands him divorce papers, and the previously dull woman suddenly comes alive.

ML seems to realize there's a reason for FL departure, but he will respect her choice and secretly investigate to try and win her back. He calmly cooperates with FL , while secretly doing what he believes is the most reckless and worthwhile thing: silently using his own bone marrow to save her. He felt incredibly happy that his blood could flow into the FL's. When they were together, their outward appearance seemed calm, but there was an underlying tension.

The actors are natural and uninhibited. What impressed me most was the tender kiss between the FL and the ML in bed after the FL learned that ML had donated bone marrow to her.

Wished for Guo Yuxin and Wang Kaimu second collaboration and worth to watch.

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Assertive alpha female X Manipulative green tea male

I was trying to remember other version of Wang Nan- Lu Lulu drama and it was Shen Haonan-Wen Moyan version which MDL didn't have the page.

Plot is about FL and her scumbag husband was to get married. On their wedding day, the husband's personality completely changes drastically and he disappears. FL single-handedly supports the company. Four years later, she reports her husband's death, finally forcing him to reappear. She finally gets her wish and divorces the seemingly perfect but ultimately rotten marriage (The scene was so iconic)

FL best friend, celebrates the occasion at a karaoke bar by having her brother-ML, who secretly loves the female lead, pretend to be a male model to advance his career.

To appease FL grandmother, FL has a one-night stand with the ML, and initially falls for him. However, due to his attentiveness and gentleness, she gradually develops feelings for him. The two signed a sugar daddy/sugar baby agreement.

Lu Lulu herself has a very strong and assertive aura, perfectly suited for this domineering female CEO role. The emotional scenes are also very heart-wrenching; she's independent on the outside but soft on the inside. Wang Nan is quite good as Green Tea Male lead and it feels better than Shen Haonan one.

Recommended to watch.

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wont rewatch this drama again.

This is a old formula: the junior sister is treated differently by the entire sect, and the FL is tortured to death before being reborn and seeking revenge. 20 minutes are pure frustration, In the middle of drama attempts to make the second senior brother reflect (but using a flashback mirror to make him realize his mistakes makes it hard to rate), then a sect competition is inserted in the middle, and the last few episodes focus on the master's reflection.

Personally, I don't like the FL's character, but it's clear the screenwriter fault and wont rewatch again.

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Compilation of Old Tropes

This drama is a compilation of old tropes by Min Jie and Chai Chai. Both of them have great banter but they need to learn kissing lesson hahaha. The entire story revolves around four people: the FL mistakes the SML for her benefactor, and the SML mistakes the SFL for his benefactor.

SFL constantly tries to get the SML to divorce the Fl. SFL doesn't love the FL but enjoys humiliating her.

FL actually doesn't suffer because it's all talk and no action, but the verbal sparring is relatively comfortable to watch. ML and SFL, who haven't mistaken each other, are actually the SML and FL third parties,

Actually it was decent drama, but if you are plot-driven or morally right person you wont like it.

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Though it was angst drama but turn out to be sweet drama

I was thought this drama is full of angst since i was thought it was about pseudo-incest but I was surprised it was actually super sweet short drama with plot twists. The Chemistry between Duan Meiyang and Peng Yao are too sweet.

ML is initially indifferent to the FL since he thought her mother was the reason his mother died. FL is even more impressive. She earns her tuition through her own efforts, making her an economically independent and talented young woman and she was the one who disagree with her mother marriage to ML father.

Despite FL 's coldness towards FL, the two gradually realize their importance to each other through their interactions. After many twists and turns, they finally come together, overcoming numerous misunderstandings and difficulties, and found FL real family.

I have to recommend this drama! The actors' performances are absolutely amazing and the ending was satisfying.

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Funsies Fantasy

I watch this because i was on the Sun Qian Xun mood.

Plot is about ML, after having a child, is only allowed five years to live, needing the child's heart's blood to prolong his life. Due to a serious illness, he needs his son's heart's blood as a medicine to prolong his life, which puts him in a dilemma between morality and family responsibility, and also causes conflict with FL. ML's father is a blue phoenix, ML is a red phoenix, and ML is a golden phoenix.

The CGI in this drama is decent for short drama. I love banter between Sun Qianxun and Zhang Yuntao but for romantic couple they lack the chemistry for that.

This drama is worth to watch.

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Plot is okay but this is for fans

I watch this because of Tiktok ads and I quite have 50:50 feeling about this. The plot is actually Ok since i like revenge drama but i was on mood to torturing myself so i give myself try.

The pacing was fast, the storylines were well-developed until 15 minutes of ending and some of the plot twists and climaxes The ML and FL were intelligent and articulate, and most importantly, they were a great match.

Personally, i don't fond of Zuo Yi acting because she always look one dimensional character and her mimic is always same when she frown and her acting is not improving compare to her same peer on pioneer era of short drama. Zhang Tingrui has improved a lot compared to his previous drama with Han Yutong. He might be a bit too immature for a domineering CEO role, but he's very suitable for this kind of younger, competitive, and scheming character. The chemistry between the leads still sufficient to keep me watching this.

The show was average, but I didn't like the ending; it had to be a complete mess and fall into generic formula. Only recommended to hardcore fans.

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Only the kiss and FL characterization are worth to watch.

Real Couple is genuinely appealing with great figures, and the intimate scenes are well-done, especially the kissing scenes. The bedroom scenes in the first two episodes are also very atmospheric. FL characterization is well-developed—she's charmingly spoiled, adorable, and doesn't easily be bullied. She's also brave in matters of the heart and directly expresses her feelings.

The downsides are that the logic feels somewhat flawed, and too many plot holes seem designed to advance the main storyline. As a result, you can't really watch it with your brain. It's hard to understand why someone wearing a mask covering half their face wouldn't recognize someone they've been living with every day, why ML wouldn't even glance at the FL 's face before leaving after sleeping with her, and why he didn't know her disguise despite spending so much time with her, with no further explanation about it until the very end. ML in here was too stupid it make me wonder how come he become CEO and still get money despite his mindless brain.

Overall, it's a pretty good short drama suitable for mindless, sweet romance, especially for those who ship Cui Shiyi and Chen Jinghe.

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