Reviews

Beautiful and very well done!

I Loved this drama so much! It had everything a good drama needs.
The story was great, and very well excuted. I loved how they did the flashbacks to the past by turning the screen into brown and white.
The visuals were stunning and the music very beautiful.

All the actors did a great job and Billy and Babe were fantastic. Their chemistry is undeniable and the intimate scene's perfect.
It's so nice to see a couple that is so perfect together, in acting and intimacy.

This one is a must watch, i will watch this more times in the future for sure!

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A new storyline with perfect romance

C-dramas have been killing it lately, and the bar is high since the past few ones. This one, especially had a relatively newer approach and honestly, it was surprisingly good. Love between lines depicts mature, understanding love which is always a treat to watch.

STORY:
Hu Xiu, FL, accompanies her friend to a VR murder mystery game where she meets Xiao Zhi Yu, ML who is a popular NPC there. She begins to grow fond of him as she keeps playing these games. Fate brings them together as FL becomes the landlord of ML and he also becomes her boss in real life. Both leads are smart, talented and hard-working. The rest of the story continues with how they end up falling in love, and ML unfolding the truth behind the death of his father.

ACTING & MUSIC:
Chen XingXu as Xiao ZhiYu and Lu YuXiao as Hu Xiu, the casting couldn't get better. Leads, their besties, SML, parents, colleagues- acting was good. Nothing negative to say here, everything was good. Coming to music, opening OST is perfection, im hooked!! and music overall was not bad at all.

CHARACTERS:
ML is a calm, mysterious, caring CEO whereas FL is lively, mature, courageous underdog. I LOVED FL's character. Her confidence, her style, her personality — everything, she was cool af. Confident women are always the coolest to me. And ML, when he subtly flirts or smiles, oh my. They match each other's personalities perfectly. I love how both of them are not shy of expressing their love towards each other>3 Also FL's parents were adorable while ML's mom idk what to say about her. The friendships were heart-warming, and so were colleagues. I wanted to see colleagues reaction but ig we'll never know haha.

THE GAME SCENES:
I enjoyed every bit of those VR game scenes set in republican era. The cinematography was insane>> Rongcheng was visually breath-taking, the costumes were apt too, specially the FL ones were so good. It was nice seeing a sensible, smart FL. And I knew that their confession typa kiss was gonna be in the game!! And not to mention when she went on a killing spree after being upset at him irl.

MY FAV PART:
The leads chemistry was fire, I mean who doesn't enjoy mature romance?! All their intimate scenes were natural. I loved this specific scene the most in the whole drama. In EP 17 ending, when the ML starts getting anxious in the dark, when he momentarily hears her voice calling his name, and finds her in the dark, gosh that scene is stuck in my mind. It's a metaphor for saying he finally found his light in the darkness, the background music and the way his expression seems a little relaxed after seeing her gosh i love that scene. And later in the next scene, he smiles thinking about her, I think that's when he realised he could never not fall in love with her. And the confession scene was beautiful.

The second male lead, unlike others, i didn't root for him at all. I never felt him and FL were compatible. Although initially he seemed not bad as a person, and at some point, i pitied him but later nah. He lost the empathy i had for him, he turned all jealous and it was weird. Glad he payed for his crime and talked to ML properly at last.

It is applaudable how they showed just the right amount of angst required before the leads got together. And I truly enjoyed EP 26, seeing her cry broke my heart, and him being upset all alone in rongcheng while she runs back to him and consoles him, that was truly sentimental. It was a roller coaster of emotions and I truly enjoyed every bit of it. When he rushed back to her and confessed at the thought of losing her, when he always waited for her quietly when she's stressed, when he gets all jealous, it was adorable.

Honorary mention to the end credits scene, LYX is stunning!!! My first drama of CXX, i saw him for the first time on weibo night awards in the viral clip IYKYK. Hope his new dramas are successful, and LYX, watched her in love in the clouds, and what an actress. And now after love between lines, im a fan, and just heard the news of another upcoming drama of hers, hope she slays again! Story, cinematography, acting, music — it was peak. Thanks to everyone who created this masterpiece, found another drama which is close to my heart, worth a rewatch!

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The b(romance) is real

I almost missed it since I thought the person on the right is a woman based on the poster 😆 I'm glad it popped up on Youtube.

Given it's a short series, it did really well. In fact, I love it much more than a lot of the longer series. Amazing acting, great fight scenes and definitely deep chemistry there. The only thing I wish is for an alternative ending/special episode. Other than that, I really love this.

It's also a treat knowing Ah Yu is the "arrow guy" in Blood River. It's lovely that they use talented and experienced actors in this series.

SPOILER AHEAD

It's one of the favorite dying scene I've watched (although I hate such ending). When Jiang Hu called him "AH YU"- it's basically saying i love you without saying it. It really hit the spot there.

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A beautiful way to start the year with a romance drama

In my opinion, this is one of the better romance dramas to come out this year. If the ending hadn’t felt a bit forced, I probably would’ve given it an even higher rating.

This drama is not your typical romance. It’s not just about falling in love, but also about mental health and healing from past trauma. The character development of both leads is very noticeable. Kim Seon-ho’s character slowly learns how to open up and be honest about his emotions, while Go Youn-jung’s character finally confronts her childhood trauma instead of letting it control her life.

Their chemistry is really strong — honestly, it’s been a while since I’ve watched a romance drama where the chemistry felt this natural and believable. Their relationship feels mature and emotionally grounded.

Another big plus is the soundtrack, which fits the mood perfectly, and the beautiful visuals. With filming locations across different countries, the drama is visually stunning and genuinely pleasing to watch.

That said, the ending was a letdown for me. The plot twist about the female lead’s family being alive felt unnecessary. Emotionally, the story was already complete once she had faced and overcome her trauma. Introducing that twist so late, without properly exploring it, made it feel rushed and added in just to extend the runtime.

Even with that flaw, this is still a solid and recommendable drama, especially for viewers who want a romance with emotional depth and meaningful themes, not just a simple love story.

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Really simple pure fluff plot

For a MFlow drama i think they did really good but i wish this could be a 8 episode drama instead of 12. The plot is too simple for it to be a 12 episode drama. I dropped this drama 4 times and used it as a stress buster between stressful dramas😆. It's a good stress buster but cz its pure fluff with no plot u might get bored.

The leads get together in the initial 2 or 3 episodes and then the whole drama is about them dating with near to 0 misunderstanding. The only drama would be Ai's problematic mom (hate her).

I dropped this watched "tonhon chonlatee" which i really liked and then realised they were shared universe. I'm not sure why they changed the character and story soo much like in TC AiNhai were more mature and had a really good plot going on. I am guessing it is cz that drama got hate for having a homophobic ML who then falls for a guy himself so they didn't wanna add that here cz in that universe AiNhai don't come out for a long time cz their friend was homophobic. They also showed us multiple couples but none of their endings🙃. We had 4 couples including the main one n only got the main one's ending.

They changed Ton and Chon's story too in the original universe they were childhood friends n here they meet in college.. i think this drama would have been much better if they kept it in line with the other universe.

The only unique thing about this show were the gay dads. I've never seen a BL where the dads are also gay and i loved their story much more than AiNhai❤️

Overall it's a good stress buster but also a boring one u won't be able to finish it in 1 go.

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Character Driven Moments Within a Conventional Love Story

This drama has all the cliche tropes you can think of, which makes the drama predictable.

Godfrey Gao’s portrayal of Wang Li Chuan is the strongest element of the series. Just his movement alone, especially the way he carries himself as someone living with a disability caused by illness, felt natural and restrained. He did not overplay the pain or fragility, and that subtlety made his performance believable and, at times, genuinely touching. His calm presence is honestly what carries the drama.

In contrast, Jiao Jun Yan’s performance as Xie Xiao Qiu on the other hand, was mediocre. Her acting often felt awkward and exaggerated, especially in emotional scenes. Instead of coming across as earnest or endearing, she frequently felt over the top, which made it hard to connect with her character. I ended up skipping many of her scenes because they dragged the pacing and broke immersion.

The romance itself suffers because of this imbalance. Wang Li Chuan feels grounded and mature, while Xiao Qiu often comes off as written and performed like a much flatter character. Their chemistry relies heavily on Godfrey Gao’s performance rather than on genuine emotional exchange between the two leads.

Overall, Remembering Lichuan is watchable mainly because of Godfrey Gao. This was one of the roles I felt challenged him as an actor because the previous few works I saw, he played a comedic role. If you enjoy slow, melodramatic romances and do not mind predictable plot points, it might still be worth a watch. But if strong acting and well balanced leads are important to you, this drama can feel frustrating.

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Xing Hao Huan Shi Ni(2025) or I Love You (2024) is a nice romance miniseries with Zuo Ming (as Ji Yan Zhuo) and Sun Lu Lu (as Yin Xing Yue) in the leading couple’s role. The cast did a good job delivering their characters and the leading couple had a suave romantic chemistry. Even though the drama is classified as a romance, it is more like a romantic comedy given the bothersome fact that the writer presented a strong female lead that uses her fists more than her brain. There are too instances of slapping all over the drama’s duration and an abundance of kidnapping that becomes senseless. Still, it is nice to see the leading couple steadfastly loving and protecting each other.
In the meantime, this drama can be found in YouTube under the caption:“The girl punched in the rich man in the eye, which made him fall in love with her” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uq8qxDG2x38) or (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uq8qxDG2x38&t=636s)

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Xing Hao Huan Shi Ni(2025) or I Love You (2024) is a nice romance miniseries with Zuo Ming (as Ji Yan Zhuo) and Sun Lu Lu (as Yin Xing Yue) in the leading couple’s role. The cast did a good job delivering their characters and the leading couple had a suave romantic chemistry. Even though the drama is classified as a romance, it is more like a romantic comedy given the bothersome fact that the writer presented a strong female lead that uses her fists more than her brain. There are too instances of slapping all over the drama’s duration and an abundance of kidnapping that becomes senseless. Still, it is nice to see the leading couple steadfastly loving and protecting each other.
In the meantime, this drama can be found in YouTube under the caption:“The girl punched in the rich man in the eye, which made him fall in love with her” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uq8qxDG2x38) or (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uq8qxDG2x38&t=636s)

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Great acting but...

Things I loved

1 The kisses. Finally, real kisses that honor the series. It's great to see the leads behave like real adults who love each other.

2 The ML acting. I think he was great at embodying the heroine. Truly convincing and I'm sure it wasn't easy.

Things I liked

1 The premise and I would have put it on the "loved" list but I realized that although I love the premise I'm easily bored an distracted while watching. I'm not sure why and if there are other dramas with the same premise I would love more.

2 The best friend. I though the relationship between the FL and her best friend was great. I particularly loved the character of the best friend.

Things I disliked

1 It's sad to say but I didn't connect with the FL. I think she did a good job with her character but something was missing. Maybe it's because I came from Hi Venus where I loved her but here it seemed like she didn't enjoy her role. To be honest I felt depressed sometimes when I was watching her. I'm not sure if there was a lack of chemistry probably that played a role as well, but it's also possible that she was so good in Hi Venus because her costar shines and you can't help but love their couple. Maybe she is an actress who holds back. I don't know, but it left me wanting something more. I won't look for any dramas she plays because she made me feel sad and it's not what I look for in a comedy.

2 Although I was expecting this i's still a cliché to say that the whole plot was a novel plot. Not original and not interesting.

Things I hated

1 The whole asteroid plot. So stupid, unoriginal and contrived.

2 The way she reacted when he asked her to be his girlfriend at the last episode. So depressing and infuriating.

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WHAT AN EPIC COMPETITION!!

I think out of all the seasons aired, this one was by far the best. The games were crazy genius, and so were all the contestants. My head hurt from trying to understand the games, but I was completely glued to the screen throughout. Also, the teams were very evenly matched compared to previous seasons. Up until the last moment, it was really anyone's game. But the winners truly deserved it. All these people are just mad geniuses, man. Like every single team this season was crazy smart. What a brilliant show. Personally, SKKU was my favourite. It was their first season, and they absolutely killed it

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The Love of the story

Can This Love Be Translated isn’t really about language.
It’s about love, and how even when we speak the same words, we don’t always understand each other.
Because love isn’t just spoken. It’s shown. It’s felt. And too often, it’s misunderstood.
This story is about learning to read actions, emotions, and silences.
About accepting flaws.
About letting go of old loves so new ones can begin.
It’s about forgiveness.
About facing fears and healing the traumas we carry with us.
It’s about love, the kind that sometimes feels clear…
and other times needs to be translated to truly be understood.

A must-watch, 10/10. The chemistry is unreal. Hiro, Jisun, and Youngwoo each shine on their own, but together, they complete the story in the most powerful way. Every connection matters. Every moment hits. It’s just soooo good.

#CanThisLoveBeTranslated

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Not Usual Reincarnation Drama

I just randomly watch for Lin Jingye and found this drama.

I initially thought the plot would be a bit angsty, but it wasn't at all. The FL is remarkably clear-headed after her rebirth. Li Jingye perfectly captures the clarity after rebirth. Zhang Liren needs to catch up to his acting since his expression looks same in every scene.

In her previous life, FL used every means to force marriage to pursue ML, only to be met with disgust and depression. Upon being reborn, she had only one thought: stay away from him and get a divorce. ML was shocked to see FL sudden change and he become eavesdrop enjoyer to hear every FL plans. Even when the mistress was come, FL just teach her how to get ML instead of throwing tantrum like her first life. ML begins to relentlessly pursue FL, only to discover that he has long harbored feelings for her.

Personally I don't understand why FL in first life was so infatuated with ML since there is not enough backstory about them before and never think she was good person in first life.

Still decent to watch.

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