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Watching this drama is like living in a fairyland

Get ready to fall in love( Even if you're not in real life) with a cute couple and their ups and downs as they navigate through life and being a couple.

The story is simple. An unrequited childhood crush. Well, the FL is so young when she starts having feelings for the handsome Gege who is 5 years older than her. Yet, she has to forget him for the time being. But guess what? Destiny has other plans for her!
This is one of those dramas that will make you go crazy to wait. Everything about it is perfect. The story, acting, visuals, OST, everything! it's like a fairyland made into reality. It's sweet. It gives you butterflies. The long gazes and touches are swoon-worthy. However, living in a fairyland is not without problems!

Plot Summary:
The drama starts off with a 14 yo student and her brother's chronicles with his friends. The FL starts having a one-sided crush on his bro's friend, however, she decides to erase him completely from her life. a few years later and the FL is now a sweet and caring university student in the city her old crush lives. Romance sparkles, despite the difference and the ML's past history. Yet again, the love is so deep and the leads are so mature that they turn these obstacles into possibilities and make their own fairytale. and not to mention the many beautiful kiss scenes and the awesome chemistry we get to see!

First impression:
Since episode 1, we get to see a very beautiful family and friends. The vibe is pure bliss and there mild mishaps every once in a while. This drama is overall a feel-good drama filled with lots of emotions, so it was expected to give off positive feelings( albeit it gets a little overwhelming as the story goes)

Acting:
I was familiar with ZLS since watching some of her dramas back then. she is a sweet actress and puts so much emotions into her acting, as if she is playing her real self. Kudos to her for delivering a beautiful character. CZY, on the other hand, it was my first time seeing him in a drama and I dare say he is decently talented. He is a heartthrob and managed the role beautifully. All the other cast members showed a great portrayal, especially Victor Ma who plays Sang Yan. I hope he takes acting seriously and we will see him in more roles.( It was fun watching him bicker his sister by calling her Little devil LOL)

Writing:
I'm unfamiliar with the authors involved, but the story is not without fault. However, the story's pacing and the production made it very entertaining to watch. I just wish they wouldn't cut the kiss scenes and use so much edits. Yet, we can always watch the BTS videos and enjoy the kisses LOL

Production and Cinematography:
I dare say this drama has a good quality compared to many Cdramas i have watched before. The lighting and edits are so improved. Even the dubbing is much better and we get to hear the lead's real voices. The places used for this drama were all according to the story and matched the mood accordingly.

Music:
This drama has the cutest selection of songs. we even get to hear to the lead's singing voice too! i loved the background pieces of music too, however, i couldn't find it anywhere. hope they release it soon.

Last but not least, if you're a romantic and die for romantic dramas with the least complications and cringe, and at the same time crave romantic scenes and beautiful chemistry, be sure to check this drama. It's a solid 10/10. highly recommended.


All in all, don't miss this drama!

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A cinderella story full of cliches, but worth watching!

Contract marriage! The troupe Asian dramas love to play with it but it somehow never gets old. This drama is no exception but it was decently depicted. Romance lovers fans won't be disappointed.

Story:
A king enters a contractual relationship with a poor Cinderella. that's the whole concept. But it's not easy. there are villains everywhere who would do anything to separate them. but guess what? Love indeed conquers all.
We get to see a rich kid who happens to be a brat and good-looking, however, he holds a secret cutting him deep within. On the other hand, Cinderella is a beautiful girl with a bad temper who can't keep a job and is in dire need of money. So, they are a match made in heaven; fakely! They go through trials and find love and solace in each other, which is cute.

Acting and Chemistry:
Unlike many Jdramas that i have seen( with robotic acting and zero chemistry) the actor and actress have a good on-screen chemistry. They are funny and kinda, just like the ying yang keyring they carry with them. They portray a believable romantic couple and that's somehow unexpected in Jdramas.

OST: i loved the songs played in this drama. totally matched the mood.

Writing:
well, unlike many other dramas again, the loopholes presented in this drama all got solved in the end. Even the villains were forgiven( a bit odd). the first half was much more intriguing but the second half got draggy at some point. but that's how it is, love conquers ALL!

Overall, a beautiful drama. if you're in the mood for a silly romantic Jdrama with a bit of cringe and complications, make sure you watch this drama!

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Just beautiful

I read some reviews before watching this movie and i already knew the direction it was headed.

It has the most unusual plot ever and you will see the most intriguing romance too.
a simple girl falling in love with a debt collector. it is not simple in any way possible. we get to see how they start falling for each other, but this movie is directed in a way for the audience to feel sadness. To feel pain and loss. everything is short-lived and temporary in the end for the female protagonist.
The leads depict beautiful and real chemistry. you will definitely fall for their love

The cinematography was rather average. It's basically set in some poor, rural areas and that's where the leads come from.
One downside to this movie was the soundtrack. It basically had no background music, just natural sounds.

Overall, a really beautiful movie. If you don't mind some tears to shed, be sure to tune in.

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Decent and fun

This drama is literally fast-paced, to the point that in a span of 9 episodes major events happen. It's not draggy, there are no loopholes, no love triangles, and most important of them all No sadness :)

The leads have great chemistry together. There are decent skinship/kiss scenes. We go in-depth into their relationship and we get to see how they evolve and dissolve into each other's lives. The ML is cute and caring. The FL, on the other hand, is a bit socially awkward, but she is not cringey or anything. In fact, she does grow and mature as the drama progresses.

If you are already familiar with how Jdramas go, you won't get surprised, but this drama is based on a unique sort of fetish. You will see fumes and vapor, and hear the world Smell and sweat a lot, but not in a bad way lol. It's sometimes silly, but funny at the same time.

The drama is adversary-free, fun, and romantic. you will enjoy it overall.

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Typical nonsense

I have been watching Jdramas for some time and i know the drill fully, so i don't expect much.

This drama has a cute story. It is romantic. BUT, there is a big but here. It does not make sense at all. Like in real world, there won't be any nonfunctional couple like this drama's pair.
The FL is way too shallow, and the ML is lacking. Their relationship is weird. A simple sex is postponed a dozen times( yeah understandable because she is a virgin, but mannn she always falls asleep. If you are a workaholic and so sleep-deprived, better get your life together before wasting someone else's time.
The ML is lost. Like you like her because she is CUTE? ok she is. Then what? Start where we left off? Ok cool, then what?
Don't get me started on misunderstandings. They are solved like in a second :)))
The jealous second FL doesn't even make sense :))
If you have so much time to spare, watch it. Other than that, a big NO.

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Just watch it for the chemistry!

This drama is your average, thriller, a bit of mystery, and romance drama. The story is full of plot holes and the mysteries are like in a loop, they keep repeating themselves and there is not much explanation behind it UNTIL the last episode. So, it gets really draggy in the middle, and many episodes become really bland.

The plot is actually quite interesting at first, but it gets a bit boring as the story goes on. There are several meaningless breakups, bad guys, and useless plots mixed altogether that create a really confusing drama. On the whole, the story is just an amalgamation of many side stories that can be cringe-worthy.

The couple, on the other hand, is the only thing that makes the story interesting. Their chemistry is very deep and the romantic scenes are beautifully depicted. Surprisingly, the leads have a great connection, and the kiss scenes are wonderfully shot. that's the only part worth mentioning in this drama. but they have meaningless breakups and lies, etc.

The soundtrack is so average and boring at times. I didn't like the repeating songs and glamorizing the scenes with rather irrelevant songs.

Overall, a pretty decent drama. But, i suggest FF many scenes and get straight to the couple's interaction. The mysteries and plots all unravel in the last few episodes so you won't miss a thing.

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Love in the air, fast and furious style

It's too early to write a full-on review for this drama as it is still on-going, yet it's becoming one of the best dramas of 2025 for me.

The story is a little cliché, but it's very well written. It's not cringe-worthy at all and has no loopholes whatsoever.

The leads are so cute together and have amazing chemistry. Romance is palpable from the beginning, and the CP delivers an amazing job. if you're a romance lover, this will make your blood sugar rise LOL

It is filmed in various locations, namely in Thailand, which makes the setting a bit different from most Cdramas and very refreshing to watch.

I dare say it's one of the best Cdrama productions of this year, especially if you are in dire need of a romantic drama.

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Star-crossed lovers with a bad writing :)))

This drama started quite ok. A fantasy-themed drama about reincarnated lovers who didn't recognize each other at first, but there was a catch. One of them was a cupid and they were ill-fated, as they had no red thread of fate connecting them.

The leads had a cute relationship BUT this drama has very faulty writing. the authors need to practice before making a drama. the story was all over the place and the criminal had a way of dealing with everything quite easily. The character development was also pointless for some characters.

ALso, 16 episodes made this drama draggy and filler. i personally watched it for the lead's love and chemistry. They were so good together.

The OST used is very beautiful. also, the scenery and locations shown are very enchanting.

Overall, a very average romantic drama.

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Modernized Makjang

If you're familiar with the Kdrama troupe, Makjangs are simple, overboard types of dramas that last for months. More like Traditional Korean dramas. This one is the exact same thing but with a shorter number of episodes.

Story:

Minimal romance-based drama with lots of family plots! and a taste of Fantasy. that's it :) More like cat and mouse fights. Attacks and counterattacks, with some loose ends. but in this one, the villains got what they deserved and the underprivileged ones found peace. The leads had good chemistry and their relationship development was nice. but their on-screen time together was very minimal. Not so much skinship or kiss scenes. that's the only downside IMHO.

Acting:

All the cast were new to me except for SH. He has improved a lot since his previous roles. The villains acted quite proficiently and i think they wrapped everything up correctly.

OST:
A bit nonexistent. no comment here.

production:

This is not a high budget drama. you don't see glorious work settings or houses. The drama's shots are limited to two houses and a company. The visuals are average. as expected in Makjangs.

Overall, a decent revenge drama with a little romance in it.

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A combination of melodrama and angst, but with so much complications.

This is one of those dramas where the leads are very wounded since they were kids and they are heading towards finding healing, but that is painful anyway.

The first 4 episodes showed a glimpse of their past and how the leads are as adults and how the FirstLove trope has been present with anticipated misunderstandings, BUT these flawed characters are very lost.

It has a melancholic vibe to it and the cinematography is on-point with this mood. The OST is also beautiful.

Yet by episode 11, i dare say the story is sad, frustrating, painful and agonizing. They are healing but with too much pain.
If you have sensitive nerves, refrain from this drama as it will tear you heart apart.

The finale tried to wrap up everything completely and it did, but, the story dragged for too long and the ending seemed like a temporary drug for the pain the leads went thorugh.

overall, an average drama. The romance is not that bad but could have been better.

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Simply beautiful.

I was in the mood for a calming romance and found this gem! i'm not really a fan of watching dramas on-air, as it makes me furious sometimes to wait but with this one, it's worth the wait.

it's not one of those glamorous romances, as it's slow-burn. the whole drama revolves around LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT.

The leads both are green flags. their Love is no pushy or forced and all you see is Respect between them. both have baggages from their past that they must resolve first.

The production, development, music, etc are all decent. It's not cringe worthy at all!

yet after waiting and watching the whole drama, i have a negative point to add. I know how slowburns are yet this drama dragged for too long and we got to see the leads together and intimate in the last 10 eps. almost 30 eps of development and them being together only on the last eps. that's a bummer really. I kinda lost interest and had to force myself to watch even though i loved this drama from the beginning.

all in all, a very slowburn romantic drama with cute visuals!

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Below average

This drama it's the typical childhood Noona romance type of drama. But man, the script was badly written. The ML who was supposed to be the lead acted like a childish puppy and his role was basically nonexistent. He was just there to cook and hug and tell the FL "I love yous".

The FL. she was good but the character development was bad. She was lost and I don't know how she ended up choosing the ML.

The second ML, who was actually the ML IMO, was the only character that had a decent development. He had his own plans, plots, relationships, etc and it kind of worked for him. The drama could have been solely his and not anyone else's.

Basically, a very absurd drama to pass your time. not recommended at all.

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a 2022 review :)

If you know the drill for Jdramas, you won't be surprised by the weirdness and sometimes wickedness shown in their dramas.
At first, it gave me this feeling that I'm about to watch a Noona romance with a much younger guy, but this drama's focus is not solely on the age gap, but on various relationships all at once. There is the main couple, but so many secondary couples and stories!
The FL is really quirky and weird, and sometimes intolerable, but she actually develops throughout the drama.
I liked the ML, but he was a bit irresponsible, and the character development was lacking a bit.
The leads had great chemistry. wish they had more skinship and romantic scenes.
I actually liked the second leads and the friends' stories. they were all really realistic and true. Even the love triangle shown but logical and real.
I liked this drama's Genuity and realness. Like the things depicted happen in real life all the time.

overall, a decent watch. There were a few cringe-worthy moments and sometimes the leads acted out of the character yet it's a pleasant drama.

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