Another Romantic Hidden Gem with Heart
Luo Ling Yu is a young woman determined to escape neglectful foster parents and an arranged marriage. She wants to live freely with her younger sister and protect her parents' family fortune. Along her journey, she repeatedly crosses paths with Lu Yun, and their fates gradually become entwined.
It’s a classic costume drama rom-com, filled with humor, charm, and overwhelming chemistry between couples. This was so well written, directed, cast, and acted. Alen Fang as Lu Yun and Jelly Lin as Luo Ling Yu have electrifying chemistry and camaraderie. The two together leave you wanting more of this couple pairing. Alen Fang, whom I have seen in a few dramas, has really matured into a better actor. His puppy dog eyes and gestures are totally believable and swoon-worthy. Jelly Lin is absolutely beautiful and a strong FL worthy of the part. I have not seen her in many dramas, but I am sure she has matured also because she did a spectacular acting job. They make you want to follow their journey of looking for justice and love.
What makes this drama more interesting is that most of the cast has straight forward and simplistic characters. They are easy to follow and easy to love. The side stories are interesting and actually go somewhere. Lately, I have found myself fast-forwarding through side stories in dramas but not this one. There is brotherly love and a side romance; I dig it.
On another note, I really liked the costumes worn and the production. Although the costumes were a bit vibrant as far as color, the way they were put together was beautiful. The set felt warm and not congested like some of the sets are, and this made the production feel bigger, although it was obvious that it was a small budget.
The soundtrack sounded nice even though I did not understand the words, so I cannot speak much on that.
What I would have liked more would be to add to this storyline a bit. Put in some fight scenes and special effects and so on. But it was okay the way it was.
In conclusion, this was light and sweet for the romantic at heart. It was also a well-made drama. Not to cheesy.
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