Such a refreshing romcom cdrama. Although it's a Noona romance (to borrow a term from kdramas) and there is nothing new about the plot, the script and cast really shine throughout the series. I absolutely related to the FL at the start as she felt like at 30 something she didn't have much to her life. The inner monologue of the FL at times had me wondering, girrlll are you me? It was clearly written by someone who has experience of what its like to be a 30 something OL. The romance was sweet and fluffy, the ML did a great job in his role as the one completely in love with the FL. But the best part about the series was the female friendship and how much the three girls loved and helped each other. I teared up more than once at their interactions (even with the FL and the 2 moms scene).
One other thing this drama did right was the pacing. At 29 episodes with only 35 mins each there was no time to drag the story or add unnecessary breakups/subplots. The plot is simple and doesn't drag and the OST was really good too.
If you are wondering whether to watch it or not, this is one of the better romcoms of the year in cdramas.
A slow burn drama that takes its time with the characters and story, in a good way. It is sweet and calm without too many heart-aching moments (or third parties really). It's a good watch for when you want something slower paced. I really enjoyed the female friendship and the brother/sister relationship. Even the FL's parents were really cute and I enjoyed their scenes probably the most.
However the last 7-8 episodes really drag and were so boring till we get to the final 2 episodes. I really wasn't interested in the corporate drama or Da Chuan's love story (although I liked his character as a friend). It's enough having two couples that you follow through out the story, I really think by adding a third they made the drama unnecessarily long. I was FFwding through both these subplots. Could have been better if it was a little shorter.
Yup like- 6 or 7? But with 40 episodes you would have to add that many or what else can you put in between the main leads? If it had been 20 then the writer wouldn't have to waste time building 5 extra pointless couples.
It's a good drama with enough romance and story to keep you entertained enough. I really liked the development of the female lead and how she had to grapple with her injury. I really disliked her in the first 10 episodes or so but the she eventually grows on you. She really played a competitive athlete well and it was interesting to see that the writer didn't choose to make her a perfect angel but someone who could get jealous, stubborn, even obnoxious with her competitive spirit. It's a little jarring how obnoxious she is at times, as in dramaland that right is mostly reserved for the ML but she played it so well and she makes you like her. Steven was also good but his story was pretty typical although a little rushed towards the end.
I have to say though these cdramas shoot themselves in the foot with their number of episodes. At most this should have been 20 episodes and it could have been an 8.5 or even 9 for me. But with 40 episodes to cover there are too many side characters and too many side story lines you start skipping and FFding through the drama so much. There is so much pointless filler that automatically the quality of drama goes down. I hope they start cutting down episodes for romcoms like these, they really only need 20 episodes max!
I'm at episode 10 now and am really enjoying this drama. The main leads have great chemistry and the acting is…
Agreed the FL stole the show, and more importantly she managed to play a role that could have easily become OOT and annoying with such elegance, intelligence and cuteness combined!
A little gem of a drama. It's so cute, has a completely healthy relationship and I felt it was so underappreciated I wrote my first ever official MDL review after being on this site for 10 years. Amazing acting by both leads and CUTE CATS ALL AROUND!!!
Well, that was out of the blue I loved Liang Jie's acting, she and her character here both are lovable
Yup and to me she didn't, she fell flat and like I said I have seen her in other dramas where she has been fine. It doesn't mean I have a bias against her cause of "my love for a male actor." That was what you said and it was frankly very insulting. You can defend a drama/actor like the other user above did without resorting to insulting assumptions.
Nice to talk to you too but I hope in the future you are more careful of assumptions you make on other users online.
Well, that was out of the blue I loved Liang Jie's acting, she and her character here both are lovable
No I was talking about it from a purely acting POV. I think that was pretty clear from my comment tbh. At no point did I talk about the ML looks or how he is "mine" or wtv nonsense. So that was you assuming on your own.
And in most modern setting Cdramas (historical dramas are different) a lot of crap directing and writing is targeted at female leads and it's not their fault (for them to be extra screechy/cute/nonsensical). It's something that is changing slowly with dramas like You Are My Hero.
"my favourite is my favourite and Cha Eun Woo is Cha Eun Woo'" - I don't even really know this actor and just randomly clicked on this article and this line made me so sad! What kinda chant is that :(
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One other thing this drama did right was the pacing. At 29 episodes with only 35 mins each there was no time to drag the story or add unnecessary breakups/subplots. The plot is simple and doesn't drag and the OST was really good too.
If you are wondering whether to watch it or not, this is one of the better romcoms of the year in cdramas.
However the last 7-8 episodes really drag and were so boring till we get to the final 2 episodes. I really wasn't interested in the corporate drama or Da Chuan's love story (although I liked his character as a friend). It's enough having two couples that you follow through out the story, I really think by adding a third they made the drama unnecessarily long. I was FFwding through both these subplots. Could have been better if it was a little shorter.
I have to say though these cdramas shoot themselves in the foot with their number of episodes. At most this should have been 20 episodes and it could have been an 8.5 or even 9 for me. But with 40 episodes to cover there are too many side characters and too many side story lines you start skipping and FFding through the drama so much. There is so much pointless filler that automatically the quality of drama goes down. I hope they start cutting down episodes for romcoms like these, they really only need 20 episodes max!
Thanks for the further explanation! :)
Nice to talk to you too but I hope in the future you are more careful of assumptions you make on other users online.
And in most modern setting Cdramas (historical dramas are different) a lot of crap directing and writing is targeted at female leads and it's not their fault (for them to be extra screechy/cute/nonsensical). It's something that is changing slowly with dramas like You Are My Hero.