Lie to Love (2021)

Another let down:(

This is the 2nd Leo Luo Yun Xi drama that I dropped within a few months. The other was Broker. I’m sorry but Cheng Xiao just cannot act (even in Falling into your smile). Her face is expressionless, and unfortunately there was hardly any chemistry between the two leads.

The storyline is quite interesting, but I was just too annoyed with the uncle Huo Jian. Why does he have to know every single detail about their lives, look into all the rooms in his nephew’s apartment, must know their exact whereabouts and have an explanation given to him? I mean jeez... that’s just ridiculous. Talk about micro managing and controlling.

The music background is really good though. Highly modern and sophisticated and suits the mood of each scene. But unfortunately I don’t think I will continue this. :(

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B.O.R.I.N.G.

I am currently on a Luo Yunxi marathon and decided to watch this drama solely because of the poster. He sports fringes and wears glasses AND LOOKS SO CUTE. But that was all that was to this drama. This guy is a good actor and even when he can't save the drama, you know the drama's just BAD. The FL, Cheng Xiao, CANNOT ACT. How can a person have the same facial expression irrespective of whatever emotions she's emoting? Even when she's crying she looks the same.
The ML is supposedly a disabled character, he does not have his lower leg. But what disability, where disability, which disability? He uses the walking stick like a fucking prop and not as a support... At least limp while walking? What is this superhuman portrayal of a disabled character? One badminton match lasts TEN MINUTES in an episode... WHYYYY??? And
This brings me to the pace of the drama. This drama is SO SLOW, I get it that you want to take time to build the characters and the setup and all that. But it's just unnaturally slow. A watcher like me, who does not skip even 10 seconds of an episode, was skipping MINUTES to just get through to what happens next. Because there's literally NOTHING GOING ON IN THE LARGE PART OF THE EPISODE. The story wasn't that bad actually. If it was paced well and sped up to 5 times faster, then it would've gained traction with the viewers. But the pace was so abysmally slow, I just lost interest at the end and gave up on it.
The chemistry between the leads was also so meh; they had none, actually. And this is saying quite a lot, given how charming and flirty LYX can be onscreen. The two leads are just too self-absorbed and expressionless to react to anything that the other person is doing. In comparison, I liked Chu Chu's character far better. She had more sass and acted better as well. The third friend, Oscar, was a cardboard cutout character. And he's dressed like Elvis Presley for over half the time because he's a Rock and Roll singer? WAAAOOOOOO, talk about a caricature character... *eye roll* *smh*.
The OST was also dumb; who writes a song with the lyrics, "I love you, I need you"? How old was the songwriter? Thirteen?? Everything was just so wrong. There was nothing to invest in this drama. NOT WORTH THE WATCH. Watch Love is Sweet or Till the End of the Moon instead. They're eons better than this snooze fest of a drama.

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must watch drama!!!

Review on the overall drama:

'Lie to Love” is a captivating mystery romance drama that weaves together fate, tragedy, and love. The story and actors did a lovely job!!! The Music/Ost was also really mat

Compelling Storyline: The drama follows Li Ze Liang (played by Luo Yun Xi) and Su Xie Yi (played by Cheng Xiao), whose lives intersect due to fate. Their passionate romance is overshadowed by tragedy, leading to their separation. The plot unfolds as they seek justice and reclaim what was taken from them.

Unforgettable Chemistry: Luo Yun Xi and Cheng Xiao’s on-screen chemistry is electric. Their portrayal of Li Ze Liang and Su Xie Yi brings depth and authenticity to their characters. You’ll be rooting for their love story from the very beginning.
Emotional Rollercoaster: Prepare for a rollercoaster of emotions! From heartwarming moments to heart-wrenching twists, “Lie to Love” keeps viewers engaged throughout its 32 episodes. The drama skillfully balances romance, mystery, and suspense.

Complex Characters: Both main leads face personal struggles and growth. Su Xie Yi’s temporary amnesia after witnessing her father’s death adds layers to her character. Meanwhile, Li Ze Liang’s fight to reclaim his rightful place in the Ocean Hotel Group showcases resilience and determination.

Stunning Cinematography: The drama’s visuals are breathtaking. Whether it’s the scenic landscapes or intimate moments between the leads, the cinematography enhances the overall viewing experience.

Review on the music:
“Fate’s Whisper” (Episode 10):
This hauntingly beautiful instrumental piece captures the essence of fate and longing. It plays during a pivotal moment when Li Ze Liang and Su Xie Yi share a heartfelt conversation. The gentle piano melody underscores their unspoken feelings, leaving viewers with a sense of bittersweet anticipation.

“Love’s Echo” (Episode 20):
Sung by the talented Cheng Xiao (who portrays Su Xie Yi), “Love’s Echo” is a soulful ballad that echoes the characters’ emotional journey. As the drama reaches its climax, this song accompanies a tearful reunion between the leads. The lyrics express love’s enduring power, making it a perfect fit for this poignant scene.

“Promise in the Rain” (Episode 28):
In this touching duet, Luo Yun Xi (Li Ze Liang) and Cheng Xiao convey vulnerability and hope. The rain-soaked setting adds to the atmosphere as they promise to stay by each other’s side. The melody lingers long after the episode ends, leaving viewers with a sense of warmth and resolution.

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definitely could've ended 15 episodes ago....

the cast? amazing.
plot? meh, okay i guess.
the music? skipped every second of it because it was garbage.

this is the first show I've watched that i felt like it just kept dragging. the way this got more boring towards the end and slowly made me lose interest was a little alarming and annoying but i just went with it. the overall plot was okay but there were parts that were so extreme and unrealistic that made me die laughing because it felt like watching an irl fanfiction on the screen. the cast did a great job imo and they really killed their roles (especially the actor for XMH because holy shit did i want to punch him in the face and hate him). however, i still finished it but don't think ill rewatch it anytime soon.

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Started out great, but went downhills afterward

They set the bar so high for FL in the first episode and then to the end she became all so naive and easily deceived. LIke WHERE is the Queen from episode 1 and what happened to her?? I was so excited to watch another drama with a strong FL and in the end it just disappointed me.

Same with ML. Love Luo Yunxi and he was the reason I'd started to watch but I don't think the ooc behaviour of the leads can actually keep me watching for him till the end.

I was also singing praises for the leads trust and the ability to communicate with each but I guess I spoke too soon.

Overall it's only worth watching the first half of the drama, the rest is just disappointing.

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Lost brains

I'm not gonna lie but I think all of the female characters just lost brains suddenly around EP23 and then suddenly found in EP30. I usually don't comment but wtf happened there was mystery as hell even to me.
In the scene in EP1 in hotel was FL giving off 'I'm smart female character and I'm awesome' yet somehow it became 'oh oops help me' and ended with pikachu faced moment of 'oh he is the perpetrator'... FOR BOTH OF THEM!
You could see the villains from early on so no surprise there... And the way characters were just falling into traps was... at least hilariously easy.
For me, the plot was promising at the beginning. And it should have ended a lot earlier cuz some scenes later on were just plainly boring or totally hilariously out of the characters' characters.
What saved it were little Chesnut and male actors that actually performed really well. So well I got disgusted by Minghao. And pitied ML cuz of his suffering. And Oscar was actually really nice variegation from all the drama.

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It was okay

I mean it wasn't terrible. The soundtrack could have been worse and I liked the intrigue. I loved whatever was going on with Chu Chu and Oscar, I thought he was a fun character. Guan Zi Jing has always been a strong actor and I wish he would get a main role somewhere because he would do a great job at it. And of course LYX will always bring his a game and perform well.

But its a shame when the side characters are more interesting than the leads. I was very disappointed in Cheng Xiao's acting and I'm not comvinced she only got this role because she's a pretty idol. The acting skill difference between her and LYX was depressingly large and I dont think I could name a time where she didnt have the same flat expression on her face. I don’t think it's fair that LYX has to carry the chemistry of the couple because I couldn't even tell if the FL liked the ML half the time. I think Cheng Xiao would definitely benefit from MUCH more practice acting before she's given a leading role. I don't hate Cheng Xiao I just don't think her acting is strong enough to be a main character yet.

I liked the uncle as the antagonist better, as weirdly controlling as he was. The second antagonist was so creepy and not even in a fun way. I predicted him to be the real antagonist from the second he came on screen. Why be engaged to her sister if youre obsessed with the FL the entire time??? It doesn't make sense to me. Also the constant flashbacks to that one cliff scene drove me crazy. By the time episode 5 rolled around i was tired of looking at it.

Anyway, it started off strong and very quickly bored me to death. Too bad I had to drop it.

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So this might be really biased since I haven’t fully seen the show. But just from the first episode I knew I wouldn’t like the show. Now I personally love Cheng Xiao and Luo Yunxi as who they are and was kind of excited to watch this show. I’m not really into modern day dramas, and I typically drop most of them if they can’t catch my attention or seek my excitement in the first couple of episodes.

Now the cast is great, but right off to the start, we have Luo Yunxi’s character who loves to play video games and I have absolutely no idea what Cheng Xian’s character is doing. Like I would like a good background explanation, but this might just be me being very biased, since the beginning of the show didn’t interest me and seemed confusing and about businesses and corporations.

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kelebihan & kekurangan dari drama ini

Apa yang saya suka:
- Genrenya agak baru bagi saya, ketegangan misteri bercampur dengan persaingan bisnis hotel dan romansa ... Saya suka dan menikmati sebagian besar ...
- Plot amnesia palsu tidak menyeret, ditemukan keluar lebih awal (eps6), jadi beberapa kesalahpahaman yang tidak perlu diselesaikan dengan cepat...
- Ada 2 penjahat besar dan mereka membagi drama menjadi 2 bagian, jadi babak pertama memimpin melawan Huo Jian dan bagian ke-2 melawan XMH.. jujur ​​saya lebih suka bagian 1 di mana bagi saya itu jauh lebih menarik dalam bagaimana mereka membuka cerita ... ditambah itu adalah menonton yang menyenangkan dengan semua ketegangan yang mereka berikan karena SXY yang ceroboh dan bagaimana LZL membantunya melewati banyak masalah ... saya selalu suka ini bekerja sama berdampingan agak plot ...
- Pemeran... pemeran utama reyecandies n mereka bagus untuk dilihat... tapi tidak hanya itu, saya suka aktornya, dia selalu memberikan... n aktrisnya telah meningkat dibandingkan dengan drama lainnya... chems mereka tidak apa-apa... karakter lain melakukan bagian mereka juga...
- OSTnya bagus...

Yang tidak begitu saya sukai:
- entah knapa alur ceritanya menurut saya aga terburu-buru dan gampang ketebak, bukannya tidak bagus, dari segi cerita sebenarnya menarik tapi entah knapa saya rasa masih ada yang menjanggal seperti masih ada yg kurang matang ceritanya. untuk cemistry romancenya aga nanggung (tapi tetep suka ^_^ kok) jika dibandingkan dengan drama "love is sweet" saya lebih suka cemistry Yun Zi dengan Bai Lu didrama ini + dari segi ceritanya juga sebenrmya hampir mirip tapi yang di "love is sweet" lebih matang aja dan feelnya dapet banget.. (pasti buat kalian yg seleranya sama kaya saya pasti ngerti maksud saya gimana-gimananya;))

bukan berarti drama ini jelek yah.. lebih baik kalian tonton sendiri deh biar kalian bisa nilai sendiri maksud aku gimananya ^_^

- Bagian kedua dari drama tidak sebagus bagian pertama... untuk saya gila XMH mendapat terlalu banyak screentime n untuk sementara sepertinya dia mendominasi cerita ... saya selalu benci ketika itu terjadi ... saya tahu itu tidak terlalu lama, tapi tetap saja, bagian di mana dia menculik adik SXY n menjadi psiko dan mengancam SXY dengan kakaknya sehingga dia harus meninggalkan LZL dan bersamanya membuatku kesal karena dia sangat menyeramkan, jadi aku melewatkan banyak itu ...
- SXY bagus di babak pertama, gadis mandiri yang cerdas yang ingin membalas dendam untuk ayahnya ... tapi entah bagaimana setelah dia bersama dengan LZL, dia menjadi sedikit kurang pintar ... dia terlalu mempercayai XMH n meskipun demikian dibandingkan dengan LZL yang merupakan BF-nya yang seharusnya lebih dia percayai setelah semua yang dia lakukan untuknya ... setidaknya dia kembali ke karakter aslinya di dekat akhir ...

Secara keseluruhan saya masih suka drama ini ... itu genre baru bagi saya n produksi bijaksana saya pikir mereka mengeksekusinya dengan cukup baik ... ada ketegangan yang membuat Anda terus penasaran ... itu membuat Anda menonton eps berikutnya karena meskipun entah bagaimana Anda dapat melihat gambaran besarnya, tetapi Anda masih ingin melihat bagaimana mereka mengungkap hal-hal ...

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A voir si comme moi vous aimez Leo Luo

Le plot initial est attrayant, mais la promesse "Revenge drama" ne dure pas longtemps (sauf si on prend en compte le ML2 :).

Je l'ai regardé pour Leo Luo en ML, artiste que je trouve touchant (et qui assure une belle performance, comme habitude).
Par contre, Cheng Xiao en FL doit encore apprendre à faire l'actrice : poker face permanente et aucune micro-expression. :( :(
Les autres acteurs sont bien et font le job.

Encore un drama où le screenwriter n'a pas fait de recherches sérieuses, ni d'études de psychologie :( :( Ce n'est pas cohérent, les traumas ne sont pas aussi régressifs (dépression, anxiété, crise de panique = OK) mais retour à un âge mental de 8 ans, NON.
Bref, on se laisse porter par les performances des acteurs, mais tout en ayant bien conscience que l'histoire est très mal écrite et ne "tient pas la route"...

Autre chose : dans certains dramas d'investigation (et c'est le cas ici) on se demande s'il y a réellement une police en Chine... Les héros vont enquêter seuls, le soir, dans des endroits chelous, suivre seuls des malfrats dangereux, etc. Sérieux ???

Les OST sont bien.

Je ne crois pas que je le visionnerai à nouveau car la performance de CX est tellement décevante !

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