Not Just a Romance
Fake It Till You Make It turned out to be one of those rare workplace rom-coms that actually feels grown-up and real. Instead of the usual cheesy tropes, it follows two overworked professionals - Xu Ziquan, an investment banker running on caffeine and stress, and Tang Ying, a junior lawyer barely staying afloat. They meet on a plane, hit it off, become friends, and slowly evolve into something more. Their chemistry is great, but what really stands out is how they communicate like actual adults. They flirt, they banter, they argue, and then they talk it out.
The show is basically 50% romance, 50% workplace chaos. The corporate setting isn’t just background noise - there’s a real sense of the pressure, burnout, and office politics that shape who these characters are. It’s surprisingly relatable and sometimes uncomfortably accurate about the whole “rat race” mentality. The side stories, especially Tang Ying’s sister Xinzi’s dating adventures, also feel grounded and add a nice contrast in how different people approach love and relationships.
What makes the drama work is the writing. The conversations are sharp, thoughtful, and honestly just fun to watch. The characters all have layers, flaws, and motivations beyond “be cute for the plot.” Add to that the stylish directing, natural visuals, charismatic acting (Elvis Han’s screen presence is no joke), and a jazzy, memorable OST, and the whole thing ends up feeling really polished.
It starts a bit slow and the business talk can be dense, but if you stick with it, you get a mature, slow-burn romance that actually earns its emotional beats. It’s not a fairy tale - it’s two adults trying to build something real while juggling messy careers and personal baggage. And it’s done so well that you might find yourself thinking about it long after it’s over.
A genuinely refreshing and intelligent workplace romance. Recommended if you want something thoughtful, well written, and full of great chemistry.
The show is basically 50% romance, 50% workplace chaos. The corporate setting isn’t just background noise - there’s a real sense of the pressure, burnout, and office politics that shape who these characters are. It’s surprisingly relatable and sometimes uncomfortably accurate about the whole “rat race” mentality. The side stories, especially Tang Ying’s sister Xinzi’s dating adventures, also feel grounded and add a nice contrast in how different people approach love and relationships.
What makes the drama work is the writing. The conversations are sharp, thoughtful, and honestly just fun to watch. The characters all have layers, flaws, and motivations beyond “be cute for the plot.” Add to that the stylish directing, natural visuals, charismatic acting (Elvis Han’s screen presence is no joke), and a jazzy, memorable OST, and the whole thing ends up feeling really polished.
It starts a bit slow and the business talk can be dense, but if you stick with it, you get a mature, slow-burn romance that actually earns its emotional beats. It’s not a fairy tale - it’s two adults trying to build something real while juggling messy careers and personal baggage. And it’s done so well that you might find yourself thinking about it long after it’s over.
A genuinely refreshing and intelligent workplace romance. Recommended if you want something thoughtful, well written, and full of great chemistry.
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