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This drama has everything in the right dose. I'm in love with so many aspects of this drama that the pros do outweigh the cons.OST:-
THEY NEED TO BE ON SPOTIFY. THEY ARE AMAZING. I LOVE THE SONGS.
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Acting: -
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Both the leads and the side characters are relatively new to acting but all of them did an amazing job. The side characters are pretty good. Even the guy playing the villain has his comic relief moments which are genuinely hilarious.
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The male lead needs to work on frowning less sometimes and the female lead needs to work on smiling less sometimes, but these are not something that can hinder your experience. Just remind you that they are inexperienced.
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Story line:-
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Here is where I have to disagree with a lot of people. Many people complain about how contemporary modern c-dramas don't get the essence of the setting that the characters are put into. But in this case, the writer stayed true to the setting from the beginning till the end. I learned so much about how the clothing, fashion and manufacturing factories work. Like the content of the dialogues and the proceeding of the events are something that truly does happen in the business world. And it's a nice way to learn something new.
{Disclaimer: I am not a business person and have never done anything more business-y then statistics and general economics. The contents seem legitimate based on my limited research]
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For some people the information about the ways companies run can be an overload of information.
The writer also resorted to take ideas from a variety of plot lines that are quite noticeable (though well mashed up and it doesn't lose pace). Especially, the beginning of the drama is very similar to the beginning of a South Indian and its adapted Bollywood movie, Ghajini.
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Romance/Chemistry:-
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The lead couple had an amazing chemistry on-screen. From the first episode when Luo Tian Yi walks into Chu Chu's office, and the way he was looking at her, I was a goner. AND THEY DO KISS. [Disclaimer: Not Western style but they aren't statues either. Somewhere in between.]
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Their chemistry is too fatal to my heart.
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Character/Character development:-
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This is where the show gives me the cherry on the top of this already well endowed cake.
The lead couple not only has an amazing chemistry but also a HEALTHY & MATURE RELATIONSHIP. Can you believe a c-drama having that? This is the second time after Love O2O that I have seen such a couple. However, I would claim that this couple is much better due to other aspects. They RESPECT each other and give each other the FREEDOM to do what is right for their career. No one is "unnecessarily jealous" to show that they "care and are in love".
This show deals with a few sexist and discriminating side characters (Luo Tian Yi's extended family), but they deal with the issue quite well, letting Luo Tian Yi's character be such a reassuring person and supporting Chu Chu even through his hormone. [Disclaimer: Some would say that is what he is supposed to do, and I agree but how often do you see a c-drama lead who is not overbearing, obsessive and forceful... NEVER!!!]. He gives Chu Chu his wholehearted support for what she wants to do for her career and fights any evils coming her way with her. Not for her, but with her. And when time comes and he needs help and support, she helps him too. A very WELL-RESPECTING and BALANCED couple.
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Of course the sexist comments would leave a sour taste in your mouth. And the story has a very frustrating, manipulative, but comic and stupid villain who helps the story line progress so beware... He is gonna stay till the end.
BEST CHARACTER: Chu Chu's Mom, Luo Tian Yi
WORST CHARACTER: Luo Tian Yi's Uncle.
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Overall:-
I would love to watch other works from these actors and actresses. They have talent and visual. The story line progressed at an intermediate pace which was never frustrating or annoying in any way.
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It's a Business strategy/war and Romance centred drama. Although the romance is a very prominent part of it, the show is also about achieving the female leads dreams and growing her very small business with the help of the male lead and her friends, so there is a lot of focus on them battling other companies. I found this story had many characters that weren't simply good or evil; there's a lot of complex scheming and ambitions and not everyone is as they seem.
The romance is really refreshing and very cute and there are a couple pairings in this although the leads are main focus. A very well written story that looks into the daily lives of small businesses and internet stars that has a lot of heart. Maybe this will inspire other people to start up their own business?
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Breakthrough stereotypical Icey-Cold/Playboy CEO's and stupid female lead
No heavy melodrama, sweet chemistry, no cold shoulder drama between the main leads, Love at first sight, big bunch of comedy, adorable & warm ml, matured fl are the special features of this drama. Its a worth watch because the story flow is smooth and the editing is awesome. Their main plot is business but you will never feel that the story lacks chemistry or comdey.The most fantastic thing about this drama is both leads. He is the dream guy or Mr.Perfect, smart, warm and cute!!! This is Lu Yong Zhuo's (ml) 1st drama and his acting is superb! He doesn't look like a 23yr old newbie at all! The female lead is a matured woman who is confident in herself, trust the ml, smart and have her own dream.
There are three main songs (beside opening theme) and they'll hook you up with their sweetness.
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LOL What Did I Just Watch??!!
Wow, okay. This was not your usual success romantic comedy. They LITERALLY failed here, but they were happy, I guess? This drama could've been my favorite if:-1) It wasn't broadcasted by Mango TV, because their subs sucks ass, so I'm pretty sure I missed out on A LOT of the translations.
2) If the story had made some sort of sense. It didn't.
3) The editing was terrible. They ended an episode where the leads were doing one thing, then in the next episode, it began maybe a few weeks or months later, with them doing something else. This drama had no explanations to what happened from a previous episode. (i.e) It wasn't consistent. When it did do a recap, they replayed the entire ending of the previous episode and the recap went on for too long, before it got back to the story. So you're basically left confused about the timeline of the episodes.
4) The story dragged to the point it got boring and you just kind of start fast forwarding.
5) The villains were awful and they literally didn't call them out. One suffered consequences and the other one wasn't even found out and became their friend.
6) The ending was a thrown together mess.
7) They made the FL dumber as the series went along.
What I liked about this that made me give it a 7 even thought this deserved a 5:-
1) The ML. Lu Yong Zhuo is just simply adorable. I love his acting style, his pouty lips, his DIMPLES and that smirk he did. The way he kept looking at FL. In the real world, any female that got that look would simply DIE!!! I think this was his debut too and he did such a great job playing an awkward CEO.
2) The side characters that were in the friends group were awesome. I enjoyed all of them.
3) The comedy.....Their wedding scene was HILARIOUS.
4) It focused on the struggles of their work life and not on their relationship, so this was the smoothest and fluffiest love story ever. No misunderstandings, no breakups, no love triangles. The leads simply loved & supported each other in everything they did and they were so cute and lovely together.
5) Lots of eye candy. The guys were so handsome here.
Overall, I wouldn't give this a second look, unless they sub it properly. I mean, it's really cute and funny, but if you're looking for a proper story, skip this one.
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The acting was phenomenal, the chemistry the main leads had was outrageous and sweet; the other characters, not bad, but the cringey ones were just overall dumb.
The ost was amazing!!!
I wouldn't rewatch it but I don't regret watching this at all, right off the bat I kinda liked it because it was goofy, sweet and innocent and I couldn't help but laugh but then I would hit these boredom spells and that overall took up a lot of time between actually enjoying it and being happy and just wanting it to be over. I say giving it a chance is worth though; you may end up liking the ride, it truly was sweet.
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Can Romance and Business Go Hand and Hand? I’m not too sure
~Hmm…. Where do I start….The ML carried this drama on his gorgeous lips from beginning to end. In the beginning the FL comes off as very manipulative to me. The fact that she would let a lie run on for so long just so she could feel validated was honestly weird. As the plot progressed and the ML was introduced I decided to put my initial feelings to the side because the ML is honestly just so fine and his character was interesting. I liked that he fell in love with the FL at first sight even with not knowing who she was. Which brings me back to the FL’s behavior and how she was somewhat condescending towards the ML when she believed he was just a regular guy but as soon as she had the suspicion that he wasn’t just a “regular guy” she completely switched up and all of a sudden she “loves him”huh? I had no issue with her declaration of love because it was needed for the story progression but it was just…weird again. I don’t say this to make it seem like this drama was so terrible because it wasn’t terrible at all, these are just some flaws that made me feel irked at times. Let’s continue~What I hated the most was how the whole drama was centered around the FL and her spontaneous dream to start a business and everything else was put to the back. The Secondary characters were muted and the Romance between the MLs was always surrounded by the business storyline which made most of the drama boring af. I’ve literally skipped whole episodes because 90% of it was about all the business talk that I didn’t care about. Also the ML had to basically put his already established company on the back burner to help the female lead at every turn because there was always issues going on with her business which resulted in some bad outcomes and put him in tough situations. The ML was putting in way more effort than the FL when it came to their relationship. At one point the FL was even starting to come off as selfish and self obsessed when it came to her personal business.
~Anyways, on to the good parts. Even though the professional part overshadowed the drama, the romance was luckily still incorporated and when it was it gave me butterflies honestly. More so the ML, he was honestly the perfect boyfriend and he played his role well. I like how in love he was with the FL and all the little things he came up with to get her and I liked how the FL gave good response to his feelings when it mattered. The FL was not all bad at all, Especially at the end.
~Secondary Characters: they weren’t bad but I also didn’t care much for them, the ML best friends/assistant were probably my favorite out of all the secondary characters. The Secondary couple was boring to me. The ending: I loved that in the end they both decided to give up everything for each other and get married. Happy endings are my bread and butter. Marriage endings is my cherry on top. All in all, I gave this drama a 8.0 because the ML was just perfect and the ending made me content. I recommend as a “I want to pass some time” kind of watch. The storyline is actually decent and like I said the romance hit when it was present on the screen. I would have liked to see a healthier balance between the serious/ business parts and the romance all through out the drama though. This had great potential and is worth a watch even if only to support the ML.
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I wish it was better
Cheat My boss is one of those dramas that I kind of hate myself that I could not get into. I mean it had everything I look in drama:a) a mature and healthy relationship,
b) strong independent female lead
c) a caring and respectful ML
d) understanding and kind of progressive parents/elder characters (for the most part)
e) decent kisses that don’t make me feel like the FL is being assaulted
f) cute likeable side characters
but for some reason it felt flat and was SO boring! I was really trying to focus and enjoy the drama, but I always ended up being distracted by something else and ended up not paying attention. I don’t know what was to blame, the writing, the acting, the editing honestly I cannot pint point it.
It’s not a bad drama but it’s not great either. I would suggest it as a pallet cleanser of sorts if you have just finished an intense dark or sad drama and you need something that does not take a lot out of you. I gave it an extra 1 star for the above points and for not falling to the usual c-drama plots!! Although it didn’t work here I hope to see more dramas not afraid to chose these kind of storylines.
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The music was nice though, wonder if there is an OST.
I liked the male lead, he was so natural in his movements and expressions etc... It seems that this is his first drama....so I am looking forward to watching more dramas from him, hopefully with genre or stories that I am interested in.
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Commerce and Blogging drama
I thought this drama had a good balance of good acting, good OST and content, it had some flaws with the lighting in some scenes, but overall if was good. Of course if ecommerce and blogging are not interesting to you than don't make yourself miserable and go watch something else because there is a lot of that in this drama.OST:-
One of the best I have ever heard, plus the show the title of all the songs and the singers.
Acting:
The actors are not well known and that is the reason why I feel this drama has such low rating. But most of the cast did a good job. The side characters were pretty good.
Story:
I learned so much about how the clothing, fashion and manufacturing factories work, and how cutthroat the world of business is in Asia and developing countries.
Romance/Chemistry:-
The MLs had great chemistry from the first episode and a healthy and mature relationship. No unnecessary drama or 3rd party situations. The male lead respected the female lead and her choices and the FL was also very supportive of the male lead. My favorite line in the drama was when LTY said he was the captain (CEO) of the boat (Company) and JCC asked him what was she? and he said that she was his lighthouse, because when he felt discouraged and lost he only needed to look at her to find a solution or feel better.
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Can't handle after 3 episodes
After watching 1st episode I had decided to drop it but after reading the reviews ,I thought I should give it try but can't handle till 3rd episode.. Literally very boring . Only the male lead acting was good and one of her assistant , the male one . Rest were not good. Female lead did overacting .hard to bear her acting . Please don't waste your time for this .I hope you understood the story after reading synopsis . The title name should be cheat by boss not cheat my boss.
After watching three episodes I thought the title of the drama not matched with the story
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Have you guys watched ghajini 2005 tamil film!
The begining storyline is 90% copied from an indian tamil film ghajini. I was hoping to see something new. But, it is not a bad idea to watch again with different leads. Because the story line is a bit different from the film. I have seen the other dramas of the male lead so, we can watch for him............................................................................................................................................................................................................Was this review helpful to you?
É muito leve, dei muitas risadas e várias vezes me peguei sorrindo sem querer nas cenas fofas (que não faltam aqui).
Se querem algo tranquilo de assistir, sem vilões que dão raiva, sem gente tentando estragar o relacionamento dos outros, ele é perfeito, tudo dosado muito bem.
Os protagonistas atuaram bem, a atriz é muito expressiva, só achei que nas cenas tristes ela não sabia demonstrar muito o sentimento na situação, achei ela muito boa em tudo, menos quando tinha que chorar haha; Mas de resto eu adorei a atuação dela, e adorei mais ainda o fato da personagem ser independente e bem decidida;
O ator é um fofo, nada daquela imagem de CEO frio e ignorante; Ele expressou bem o personagem e fiquei muito satisfeita com a atuação dele, de verdade;
Agora juntando os dois, a química entre eles: eu achei muito boa =)
E por fim, um geralzão: É tudo bem tranquilo, os outros personagens são bem agradáveis de assistir também, além de serem bem amigos e companheiros. As dificuldades que eles enfrentam não são terríveis, são retratadas de uma forma bem profissional, nada muito pro lado pessoal, o que ajuda a história não ser cansativa.
A trilha sonora é muito bonita e eu particularmente amei as músicas.
E é isso ai gente, espero que vocês deem uma chance para esse drama fofíssimo, não irão se arrepender.
Abraços!!
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