DO NOT BE FOOLED!!!!
It is unique in its cliche way! and way way to go!
I am trying to convince you guys! just watch the first episode and you will see!Am i being biased? of course I am! why wouldn't I!
i really love this drama and "love is blind".
In my perspective this is a perfect show regardless of what other drama looks like(better or the best out there). Unfortunately, i only watched dramas thrice or lesser whether it is my favorite or not.
Seriously speaking,
I was hooked by this drama because of the "sudden twist and unrealistic events that occurred so naturally". And for a change it was the first time I watched a drama that involved a good sports car racing. what else should i brag about... ow it is also my first time to write a review!...well, just watch and you will find out!
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The only real complaint I have with this drama is the music got a bit repetive, but otherwise I loved this drama through and through. This is a must watch drama and I highly recommend it.
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This drama was not outstanding. However, it is still a good drama. It includes a lot of cliches (your typical asian drama cliches) but still in a very unique way. The story doesn't drag at any moment and the it flows perfectly. Acting wise it was very good.
You will like this if
- You don't mind asian drama cliches. (IMPORTANT)
- Poor Girl- Rich guys stories.
- You are interested in jewerly.
If you don't like one of the 2 first points then I don't recommend you watching this.
So this drama is not that drama that you MUST see. However, if you like the plot and you are interested in it. WATCH IT! The drama is complex with a lot of misunderstandings and cliches but I find the message in the drama really nice. You can view this drama as the mix of the most typical asian dramas.
I was gonna stop at ep 5-6 because it was really similar to lots of rich boy rich girl drama out there. I continued though and I am happy about it. So I tell you don't stop there because you will regret it after.
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First of all, the story would have gotten a 10 if it weren't for the continuity errors.
All the actors did a good job, there was no problem in the acting. There was with either writing or directing. Either the writer forgot to tidy up his or her bread crumbs or the director cut the scenes to fit it all in. Regardless of speculation, there were a few plot holes that contributed to this drama's lower review.
Music wasn't bad, but it wasn't memorable either. There weren't tracks that I wanted to hear again, or steal off of YouTube.
And while I can say I watched this twice, can I say I'd want to watch it more than twice? Sadly no.
So make a review to the point, Good drama, somewhere in between fluff and decent writing, that's main highlight is that the cast carried it well and it's not tedious or draggy.
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The story is mainly about a Rich Boy and a Poor Girl with an unexpected encounter and those who try to keep them apart.
I really like this drama because:
The acting was very realistic and you would definitely be affected by their emotions.
The music was also very soothing. It is very in sync with the situations, and personally for me, after watching My Lucky Star, every time I re listen to the songs, I would remember the story and cry all over again.
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Jimmy Lin is at his best here. In real life he's a professional car racer and international singer. He is the real thing here: sings his own songs and does the car stunts. Can it get any better than this?
The story moves along at a fast pace. I never watched a drama so fast. One thing I hate is watching a long, slow drama just to see the lead couple get together in the last episode for a chicken peck kiss. None of that here. If you are a fan of romance drama, this is up there with Autumn's Concerto and Secret Garden.
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This is pure literal crack. If you love to read romantic shojo, this is for you. If you love romcoms this is for you. If you love rolling around and squealing over cute couples this is for you. This drama is the reason why I love Asian dramas so much. I recommend you watch this now and get ready to gush and spazz!
This is the only story in a drama where I've seen the main girl just got out of prison and is sent through a crazy adventure with a boy she just met. Along the way he helps her become a better person as well as she does the same for him. The drama also feels like you're watching two dramas in one. The first half is like her story and the other half is his and it fits so perfectly together and seeing how they both grow and change is refreshing. They aren't perfect characters which I love and even though the story is so unrealistic it doesn't really matter because it just makes you feel good all over and makes you think a little as well.
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A good romantic drama, with 2 fantastic actors, to watch in Speed X1.25.
I know it's an old drama (different aspect ratio, but the image quality is acceptable). Inevitably, the outfits and hairstyles are very outdated. The production is also outdated (very melodic, long frozen frames, and not very neat, with, for example, a premature newborn who has the size of a 6 month old baby).Plot: chance encounter between a jewelry counterfeiter (FL) and the ML, rebellious heir to a large jewelry group. Relationship made complicated by rivalries (business, love, jealousy, etc.).
The tone wants to be comical, so some characters are overplayed.
BUT
- An endearing CL, with real chemistry. These 2 leads carry all the drama on their shoulders !!
- Good OST (even Mozart's Requiem :) :)
- the story is addicting (if you are indulgent with the twists, the clichés and the "bad guys who are not punished because they repent and that's enough").
A good drama, with 2 fantastic actors, to watch in Speed X1.25.
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Je sais que c'est un vieux drama (format d'image différent, mais la qualité d'image est acceptable). Forcément, les tenues et coiffures sont très datées. La réalisation est aussi datée (très mélo, longs arrêts sur images, et pas très soignée (nouveau-né prématuré qui a la taille d'un bébé de 6 mois).
Plot : rencontre par hasard entre 1 faussaire de bijoux et le ML héritier d'un grand groupe de joaillerie un peu rebelle. Relation compliquée par les rivalités (business, amoureuses, jalousie, etc.).
Le ton veut être comique, donc certains personnages sont surjoués.
MAIS
- le CL attachant, avec une réelle alchimie. Ces 2 leads portent tout le drama !!
- De bons OST ( même le Requiem de Mozart :) :)
- l'histoire est prenante (si on est indulgent avec les twists, les clichés et les "méchants qui ne sont pas punis car ils se repentent et c'est assez" ).
Un bon drama, avec 2 acteurs fantastiques, à regarder en Speed X1,25.
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I also loved the music, I think what makes a good drama is the good balance between the music, acting and plot. And this series has all 3 in spades.
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My 2016 review and my 2024 review. Read until the end.
THE BEST DRAMA I EVER WATCHED SO FAR!The plot/story is great. It might be cliche but still unique because of its sudden twist and turns. It's somewhat like you don't want to miss any of the scenes. Moreover, the story has used car racing, fraud acts, handcuff and jewelries which aren't usually used in most of the dramas.
The characters are pretty good. ^^ Jimmy Lin (Tian Qi) and Hana Yoo (Xia Zhi Xing) has the chemistry and they are suitable. Jimmy's acting is pretty cool. Hana's acting is natural. The actress portraying Ya Ruo is amazing, too. Her action suits the character, a sophisticated yet a liar woman. It's like viewers wants to kill her because of her good acting. XD Of course for the other casts, too like the ones who acted Tian Jun and Zhi Yin. And oh!! At such young age, Nini has the potential in acting. She's great and yeah, CUTE! ^_^ Hana Yoo is the best in acting. Amazing. :D
For music, well I didn't give perfect rating but 9 is high so its okay haha. I love the closing song (I don't know the title but it's sung by Jimmy) and also the Our Memories (it usually moves me to tears). T^T
It was 5 years ago when the first time I watched it. In that five years, I watched this drama many times (I think 3 or 4 times already?) and it feels like it's new. I laughed, quivered and cried because of this. I had watched many Asian dramas and this is really the best! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT TO EVERYONE!
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Edit (2024): I submitted this review in 2016 and I am watching it again this year in 2024. It's funny going back to my first review, so cringed and the grammar was not grammaring.
As someone who has watched tons of dramas from East Asia for the past few years, and since this is a classic old story, I am going to rate this lower than before. This is the first time I realized that a different person dubbed Ah Xing's voice since the actress is Korean, not Taiwanese. I was wondering if they picked another actress for this, Ah Xing's speaking might be more natural. But still imagining it, I guess Hana did well portraying the character. Despite being Korean, she carried the role well so it would be hard for me to think of another Taiwanese actress playing Ah Xing. There are also things I realized are pretty cringe and the acting was not as superb as I thought it was, especially Jimmy Lin. Anyway, I love Jeniffer Hong's acting as Ya Rou. The ones also who played Han Zhi Yin and Nini also nailed their acting.
But I must admit that the feeling I got the first and second time I watched it is still there. THIS IS STILL ONE OF MY FAVORITES AND I STILL HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT.
How I wish there would be a decent remake of this, a kind of remake that would give justice to the original. I am trying to watch the Thailand version, but given the ratings and reviews, I am very hesitant. Maybe I'm gonna watch it when I feel like it in the future. They said the Chinese one is trash, so I won't bother watching that. I wish that there would be a Korean version of this with quality production and nostalgic and heart-touching OSTs like in this original drama. I think it's possible since K-drama adaptations like Moon Lovers are pretty good.
My ratings:
10/10 - year 2016
8.5/10 - year 2024
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El mejor drama taiwanes
Un 10/10 ost, historia, actuaciónLA QUÍMICA DE LOS PROTAGONISTAS ??
tiene todos los clichés ajjaja rico se enamora de la chica pobre, padre en contra de su relacion pero no lo subestimen pues es un CLICHÉ MUY BIEN HECHO uno DISFRUTABLE como ellos se van enamorando ? ella le empieza a gustar por su linda forma de ser no el tipico la trata mal y ya, el protagonista masculino es un AMOR de hombre todo lo que esta bien y ella ve eso y es imposible que no caiga ante el ♡ y el luego acepta q tambien la ama pero ahhh "ella se enamoro primero pero EL SE ENAMORO MAS FUERTE" ?❤️ lo lindos que son por dios una bella relacion sana....
Los ost dios perfectos para cada escena .
..asi como hay momentos graciosos tambien hay escenas para llorar. ? ESTE DRAMA TIENE DE TODOOOO pa que rias llores te enojes TODO ❤️?
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