One of the rare cases I got zero butterflies watching a romcom, but still really enjoyed the overall experience. I especially liked the ML and how the leads supported each other throughout the series. Light and a little braindead watch. Would definitely recommend to just try it for yourself and go in without any high expectations.
I really enjoyed this! The cases were interesting and the drama was rounded off very nicely. Liked the central message of love- which is unexpected given the drama's litigation premise. The only downside imo is the romantic chemistry between the leads being almost non-existent. I think it's also due to the ML's performance. I don't think they fit as romantic partners (what the show seemingly wants to build towards). Very good mentor-mentee chemistry tho.
ML is HOT. And I hardly use that word to describe male leads. Despite the bad boy vibe, such a gentleman to the FL. The whole series was like reading a good Wattpad story.
The number of ridiculous and annoying characters in this show is beyond me- Liu Chang, the princess, Mudan's stepmom and stepbro, Shengyi's ratass brother etc. Ep 12 with the random plot twist also infuriated me. If the lines were written with more remorse, I would've probably passed [REDACTED]'s past mistake as something done in a fit of rage. But he still defended his own actions so readily?? Such an unnecessary plotline bfr.
Enjoying the show but dislike the romance (as of ep19). Xiang An Tu is kind of annoying and can't take no for an answer. In turn, gets in the way of the ML for attention and pettiness. She lacks grace and has a distasteful degree of immaturity. ML can act well in any other case but isn't convincing with acting in love with her- he looks at her the same way as he does anyone else. Overall, they have no chemistry and I wish they stuck with being business partners that didn't overstep.
His looks are perfect to bring out the emotion of anger from the viewers, his look fits the character he is playing.…
Maybe i'm just not used to his character or theatrics then? I guess it'll take awhile to warm up to his character. And I do mean what I say about charming tho- looks aside, the way his character carries himself atm doesn't feel charming nor charismatic.
Why did they pick such a mediocre-looking actor to play Wei Shao's supposedly charming cousin? No charisma or looks to fit the character archetype. Can't take the character seriously as of ep 12.
well this was exhausting too watch😔 first half was good but then the second half went downhill bad and didn't…
Finally someone who shares the same thoughts. Second half was unbelievably messy imo. Unclear storytelling and many convenient plot devices towards the end. The 2nd couple is extremely bland and such a bore to see on screen. Only saving grace for me was MiaoMiao, Ziqi and Cuicui.
Kor one is sort of a lighter ver of the original. (Understandable given the 16 eps)
Some points I do enjoy about Kor ver over the Chi ver: 1. Addition of Dal as a romantic interest for Haejun 2. The brothers feel more bonded 3. Closure regarding ML's mom felt more believable because it's not like she had a 180 personality switch (though her personality throughout the show was just unbelivably inhumane)
Depth of the Chi one wasn't beaten imo but I still enjoyed this watch. Would still recommend anyone to give both a try!
Side note: This adaptation benefited from me watching the Chi one first as the Chi one unintentionally filled it in with more context, depth and understanding. It helped to negate the overdramatism of the first 5 eps as I understood key events had to happen so quickly in succession with only 16 eps to work with.
I dislike severe miscommunication more than sad endings so for me, the 10 eps of tension based off 1 misunderstanding was too much. I had to just drop it at ep18 and read through the rest. I think the ending is pretty fitting given the theme of the drama. She's able to carry on his legacy and ways after all that growth.
Thankfully, ep 13-14 smoothed things over
Go Ahead handled the family genre better.
Some points I do enjoy about Kor ver over the Chi ver:
1. Addition of Dal as a romantic interest for Haejun
2. The brothers feel more bonded
3. Closure regarding ML's mom felt more believable because it's not like she had a 180 personality switch (though her personality throughout the show was just unbelivably inhumane)
Depth of the Chi one wasn't beaten imo but I still enjoyed this watch. Would still recommend anyone to give both a try!
Side note: This adaptation benefited from me watching the Chi one first as the Chi one unintentionally filled it in with more context, depth and understanding. It helped to negate the overdramatism of the first 5 eps as I understood key events had to happen so quickly in succession with only 16 eps to work with.