Bijou

Anticlimatic ending destroy this drama

I watched this on Christmas eve but i don't have any mood to make review about this drama until now.

This version has more logical and detailed plot, with a very clear main storyline. It focuses on the relationship between the ML and FL, while retaining the familial bond between the FL and her son, as well as the healing of her mental illness. Other subplots have been removed.

The overall pacing is smooth and the content is tight, but the ending feels rushed and anticlimactic, failing to clearly explain the awakening of the fictional characters. The emotional storylines include both romantic and familial love, with rich layers of development and clear emotional progression. ML acts as a bridge between his son and FL, no longer just watching passively.

The new treatment plan involves hypnotizing FL instead of the doctor. This approach is clear because a mother is willing to give everything for her child

The ending doesn't clearly explain which piece of evidence led to the female doctor's arrest. Wang Nan and Yuan Yu Han are both talented actors with good chemistry; their every expression and gesture showcases their acting prowess. Ironically, this ending doesn't do justice to their skills.

Still decent watch.

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The Princess plot was quite interesting.

I watch this drama last December and it was actually still watchable aspects as flaws, so let's list them directly.

The kissing scenes between the ML and FL are solid, both passionate and intense.ML is incredibly charming and manipulative-green tea verified, leaving her ex-husband helpless. Li Zijie was a good kisser.

The political intrigue in the later stages was rushed; the verbal sparring should have been reduced, focusing more on the strategic maneuvering. Too many plot elements, and they were all old tropes, making it quite confusing when you watch this.

I quite like Princess back story (it was actually this drama strong point), you might think she's an insignificant plot device, but she actually has a unique mindset. Not only does she plot a rebellion, but she also wants to be with the FL. In reality, the Princess's rebellion is only because she secured peace through a marriage alliance, but upon returning home, she's condemned for her chastity. FL has a reputation for chastity, and the Princess believes she's only pure when she's with her.

The princess's ending was also good. Although she rebelled, she was ultimately allowed to become the empress. People understood her grievances and hardships, and didn't look down on her. Just like the FL said, a woman's chastity is never beneath her skirts. ML hides multiple identities, only revealed at the end.

Recommended to watch.

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This drama was too sweet without you realized you could get cavities.

I watched this and this drama was same as Liang Siwei and Yao Yuchen drama but for the sweetness and campus drama this drama wins. This drama is purely sweet with no angst.

The casting also perfectly captures the feeling of college students, especially Zhi Chunhe—she's look so youthful, a truly innocent-looking girl. FL has a lot of inner monologues. No unnecessary plot, no clichéd storylines, no villains, and while the supporting characters have limited screen time, it's all perfectly placed. Best friends gossip about each other is almost identical to real college life. Zhang Chi and Zhi Chun He are mysterious CP that have unrivaled charm that you cannot help but giddy when you are looking at them.

After watching the entire series, from the script to the actors to the production, there isn't a single flaw to be found beside obvious dubbing since i quite like Zhang Chi real voice. Let me rave about the merits The ending was fine and perfect..

This one reduced the focus on the conflicting family dynamics, which aligns with my expectations. I felt that focusing solely on the main storyline wouldn't affect the overall viewing experience.

From my own experience, this drama was more better when you rewatch this

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The plot was disjointed

This version is fine if watched first, but I watched the other version first. And Both actor are quite gorgeous but the plot was quite mess. The chemistry between Yue Yuting and Zhang Chi was quite average and the kisses was intense, but it lacks any aggression feeling.

This version is fast-paced, with some plot points cut. The story is disjointed and the plot jumps around. Especially the early portrayal of the FL's illness lacks detail. ML's crucial role in the FL's illness is poorly foreshadowed,

From a perspective, this version focuses on the ML as the narrator, making it seem like he's the one more seriously ill than the FL, especially in the later stages where his aggressive personality is fully displayed.

I feel this drama is for hardcore fans of the actors.

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Unexpectedly sweet CP

I watched this drama because of Zhang Lei and quite skeptical about Lin Qiting since they look don't match at glance but it was pleasant surprise, they are quite have chemistry in this drama.

The plot of the daughter traveling back in time to find her parents is quite novel and funny. Actually ML and FL are playing a role-playing game but the daughter misinterpret and travels back to 10 years ago. At that time, FL is a domineering school beauty and ML is a poor, academically gifted but they had no relation at all. But after the daughter appears, they start pretending to be a loving couple SML and SFL were not traditional villain but they bring the comedy for the drama.

The cons is the daughter becomes merely a decorative element on later episode losing the core of the drama.

Still decent watch.

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Its really She was the man (2006) coded.

I watched this last year and this drama reminds me of J Drama Hana Kimi (2007) and American Movie She was the man (2006). It feels like nostalgic drama to my youth. Sun Qian Xun and Wang Jiamao embraced their character smoothy.

I always love "woman disguised as a man" premise and lighthearted narrative style, it stands out in the short drama genre. The Sun Qian Xun as FL disguises herself as a man to attend classes in place of her brother, unexpectedly becoming the school's most popular girl and attracting the attention of the school bully, ML. (This is so She was the man coded).
I like how Sun Qian Xun boys looks not too beautiful like flower next door type yet strikingly cool and believable as a man. I like the moment ML realized he actually was gay by liking FL in boys costume. FL completely deceives ML, yet he remains devoted to her.

The cons are last 10 minutes are a bit too convoluted. After being rejected, ML plans to publicly confess his feelings. And when the disguised was being discovered they used fake amnesia plot. And when couple progression was slighty better the sudden ML disappearance annoyed me. SFL was weak in attacking FL but constantly bouncing around.

The final punishment was just a demerit summary: I think the drama was generally average, with some blunders and minor laughs, but I didn't like the later parts. The romance was so-so and the chemistry between Wang Jiamao and Sun Qianxun seems like artificial, they look better as comrade more than lovers for my view.

Although the plot is simple, its still decent to watch.

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They keep the quality for the sequel

I watched this drama on 10 January 2026 and tried to rewatch to get better review.

For a sequel, it's above average. Although the plot doesn't have any substantial progress, it still maintains the quality of the first season. The plot mainly revolves around the daily lives of the two main characters. The first season saw them progress from complete strangers to semi-mature adults, while this season shows their journey from semi-mature to fully mature.

I especially love watching FL tease the ML. She's a straightforward person who knows the answer but pretends to be stubborn and old-fashioned, and then seeing him look pitiful like a puppy looks so satisfying.

ML's old-fashioned character is further developed, and it's clear he's growing to love the FL and starting to change. The older brother still has limited screen time, but his appearances are always impactful.

The cons is the lack of original audio and editing is kind rushed. However, the overall viewing experience is still very good.

Recommended to watch.

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No angst drama and ML manipulative action was acceptable.

The plot is about ML, taking advantage of his amnesiac brother's illness and her supposed sister in law aka FL whose her fiancee was snatched by SFL due ML's brother amnesia by marrying her on the spot.

ML snatches it, tears off the female part, and takes it away, subtly mocking his brother. When the ML older brother looks at the gifts the FL gave him in his office, trying to recall his memories, ML sweeps them into a box and takes them all, leaving nothing for his older brother to remember.

ML was quite sarcastic especially with ML's brother wife since he knows all her scheming against FL. His action and words are on same wavelength.

ML seizes every opportunity to assert his dominance; if there's no opportunity, he creates one to make no opportunity left for his older brother. Even though the FL sees through his act, she doesn't expose him, just dotes on him. Their romance growth was perfect to see from FL sees ML as immature younger brother into capable man.

Personally I am not feel bad about ML's brother condition. SFL was quite nuisance and love how ML handled her. Liang Wenjing and Wang Peiyan nailed the character and their chemistry is passable to watch.

It's basically a story of extreme tug-of-war between a manipulative, love-seeking ML and a mature, intelligent, and resolute older sister. It's good, I love watching it

Recommended to watch.

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Still best mute character in duanju all the time

I was watching this when i discovered Chai Huixin was the main lead for two years ago. Personally i like Shu Tong drama but some of his FL were not really my cup of tea until Chai Chai.

Plot is about FL was framed by her uncle and forced into marriage with the ML. Because she's mute, her family dislikes her. ML, for the same reason, also treats her poorly even he secretly loves her. ML was never want to learn to communicate with FL since she is mute and sometimes there is miscommunication since FL is mute and people never want to communicate properly with her. ML was not really red flag guy he just never adapted over someone with difficult communication and slowly he learns how to get communicate with her.

The main conflicts are from the couple's lack of communication and family opposition. Their two-year-old son is also incredibly cute and his interaction with couple felt so natural. It seems like a typical drama about a young couple managing their family life.

Shu Tong's acting is superb, and Chai Chai's performance is also excellent. Although she's mute, she's incredibly spirited, cute, and full of life.

I quite like SML even He approaches the FL with ulterior motives since he is competing with ML for inheritance, but he's not bad; he doesn't harm her but indirectly helps her gaining confidence about herself. Their platonic relationship was really rare to see.

The cons are this is obviously on-budget drama which the styling are quite hard to see (for example FL's frizzy hair and ML unkempt clothes) also the plot was rushed; many things weren't explained clearly and were left unresolved especially on the last minutes. but this drama still deserve to rewatch.

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Zhang Jinyi Peking Opera scene was keeping me for dropping this drama.

I almost gave up on this drama with Zhang Jinyi and Du Yafei, but everyone said it was the most classic and complete adaptation, so I forced myself to continue this drama.

Their kissing scenes are incredibly sensual. Zhang Jinyi is lively, both sweet and sassy, ​​and her smiling eyes really make her look like a little fox. Du Yafei's cold-faced bodyguard look good on him!

FL is a seemingly innocent but actually cunning character. She pretends to be weak to uncover the truth behind her mother's death and retrieve her belongings; her hidden identity is the famous Peking Opera (I was searching this theme because it was rare for chinese short drama to bring Peking opera, so i was glad i didn't give up on this drama).

Apart from the emotional entanglements between the lead, the other plot lines feel rushed.

Still decent watch though~

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This is My Guilty Pleasure

I watched this on Dramabox with other name Mismarriage. The plot is cliche, FL got one-night-stand with FL and antagonist took her place. ML began to torture FL and FL got sick and died ML felt devastated and want to repent himself and suddenly ML got accident and met someone with FL face as his savior.

Bai Yan and Ma Xiao Yu chemistry are the reason i watch this drama until finish. Ma Xiao Yu nailed playing scumbag ML. The Antagonists are quite scary and make ML character is more humane despite developing Stalker behavior.

This is my guilty pleasure. Only Hardcore fans could watch this.

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