Destined to Meet You (2022)

Must See Mini

This is a Mini ROMCOM that is worth the watch. ML and FL are adorable. The support cast and OST are good as well. The twists were interesting, but I am so glad that the resolution didn't linger long. The trauma effect with both the ML and FL were both believable and kept you wanting to find out what really happened. The love story between the FL and ML didn't feel forced. It was actually charming and cute. The rain scene definitely tugs on your heart. Even though they both are young, neither played clueless. This is definitely a must watch. I look forward to seeing both leads in other series.

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Dramatic "Mini" Drama

I chanced upon this on YouTube and went forth with it. After all, it is a relatively easy watch since there are only 20 episodes and each episode is roughly 10 to 12 minutes long.

What I like about this drama:
- I like the idea of a competent and intelligent FL trying to make the ML her man instead of the usual cliché whereby a powerful CEO et cetera alpha-male tries to dominate a damsel in distress.
- The FL is quite cute. However, she does not make me doubt that she can get her job done and have her man too. This is a short drama and so, don't expect too much. But for a short drama, I find that she's quite a believable character.
- The ML is all right. I like that both ML and FL are true towards each other.
- This mini series tries its best to be as dramatic as possible in a short frame of time and I think it has succeeded. Many little things are going on. There is a bit of mystery and such. I like that things move along fast because there is no time to waste in a mini series like this one.
- The drama tries its best to tie everything up and I appreciate this.
- The ending is a happy one.

What I don't like so much:
- The second ML really needs a shave. He looks dirty and kind of like a sleaze-ball.
- The second ML's sidekick has issues.

Overall, I like this mini series that can easily be binged. It's a nice morsel to have while searching for a larger treat. :)

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Mini Romance

This has a bit of everything: romance, comedy, mystery, traumatising history, evil stepbrothers - everything was thrown in. It's a very light romance with a large slice of mystery.

What I liked: easy to watch, a few twists, the CEO's assistant was fun, male lead was sweet
What I didn't like: they made the female lead into the bossy stereotypical female CEO (sigh...), second female was clueless and silly, second male was a stereotypical, slightly gruff but secretly kind character (because he fell for someone!).

I don't think I would watch it again, but it was OK as a light drama where I didnt have to think much.

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Cute little hidden gem - A

***L=Very Slight spoiler***
I'm giving it a 8.5 on the scale of short web drama genre overall. Not as a standard drama. Since it is a short drama, I wasn't expecting much. However, right from the start it was definitely better than your standard web drama quality from china. Idk if everyone just can't understand artistic presentation of things but I personally enjoy the editing style of the drama. Lots interesting transitions. Lots of intentional and interesting camera work. Is it the best? not really but definite can see that they made an effort to make it looks interesting rather than the other standard brainless drama. I did watch the full version with all the eps together, so it makes the viewing experience much better as well.
Acting: The leads are great together. Especially the FL. I will follow this actress in teh future. The ML did a good job too. I never realize how hot he can be when he play support all the time, This soft and gentle but intelligent role look goo on him. it is a low budget web drama so of course I don't expect top notch delivery from all the support actors since I'm sure lots of them are new. However, they did good enough that it wasn't too awkward. I'm definitely just here for the main couple though.
Plot: Despite the short episodes and set up, they were able to sown a pretty cute and tight story together. It definitely got all the butterfly moments but with a nice twist. I LOVE the complete role reversal of the typical CEO and poor woman trope flipped to the FL being the CEO. Yet they don't go too far and make her ridiculously unreasonable. She is how a smart woman would be but still have the silly and cuteness. She's just neurotic enough for a good laugh like any typical arrogant CEO trope but never went too far into being mean and cruel. It also show a woman can be strong and successful but still soft and cute if she wants to be. The ML did a good job as well. He's gentle and supportive and very nice to look at. I find it fun that they used some typical CEO and contract marriage trope but apply it logically to how these character would act, so things get resolved in a logical way. Once they get together, these two are strong and the FL doesn't go off the handle at every doubt she has. She think things through logical and have enough trust for the ML that fits the development stage of the relationship. There were 2 points where the ML's character and action create doubts. 1st on at the earlier part when they first get to know each other and 2nd one after they're really together and fully in love. I think it's interesting to see her logically test him in a nicest way possible and give him every chance to explain himself for the 1st one. She tried her best to give him the benefit of the doubt but also didn't brainlessly blinded by him, since they literally just met. That makes perfect sense. 2nd time around, after really knowing who he is and in a relationship together, her reaction is definitely different. She's not as clear minded but she let her heart leads her. She knows who he is, so she trust herself and never let him go. That's a logical way to write a story with dramatic twist but letting the character lead the story and logically apply how the character would act in the progression of their relationships. It's rare to just see a logical story line where characters don't just act in a nonsensical way for the sake of drama. Especially in a C-webdrama. I think that's the biggest scoring point for the show. The overall plot of the mystery around them in nicely done. I will admit I skipped the 2nd couple after a little while bc they are just boring in comparison. Their acting are both subpar. There's some slight plot hole if you will overthink it, but I think they did a good job with making the mystery makes sense. I will say where they miss is in the 2nd lead. His motivation and just overall the way he is presented is not convincing. It makes his whole story line, that's crucial to the story development feel off. I see what the writer is trying to do but I think his whole plot line is a little convoluted and didn't make too much sense. It doesn't take away too much though, since both main leads were good and they are really all you care about. Considering the quality of the short web drama out there in C-dramaland, this one is a gem for sure.

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Another teeny tiny web Cdrama starring Yang Ze (he also starred as a spy in The Killer Is Also Romantic) and another great mix of humor & suspense. And featuring my favorite tropes: older woman/younger man and contract marriage pursued by the (business) woman (a la Begin Again with Gong Jun & Zhou Yutong).

I loved so many things about this one. Like, for example, that she pursued him so hard to marry her - but when he finally agreed, she realized she had to wait till his next birthday because he was only 21 and couldn't marry yet! Or that he wasn't a wilting snowflake either, that he had a hidden agenda of his own. Or that he was, basically, the Cinderella here, with two stepbrothers who abused him and stole his mother's wealth.

Also, the whump! Oh, the whump! For such a tiny drama, it had a really nice amount of whump on both sides, she after her kidnapping and him after receiving a severe head wound at 17.

Also #2! Thumbs up for the bad guy not being forgiven but facing his dues for what he had done to the both of them. That was... I cheered!

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Excellent “short” drama!

Sometimes I love these bite size dramas that don’t take 16-52 hours to watch. This was a great watch and a must rewatch for me.

Storyline - was well written. It ran smoothly. I loved the plot and the build up to what happened. Kept me on a hook to finish it and know what really happened. I loved that the main leads worked out all their issues and believed in each other even when outsiders and doubts crept in to try and break them up. I love that about this drama! I was happy there was strong leads and not some push overs that are weak. I felt that it finished perfectly.

Acting/Cast - did a great job! I loved watching their chemistry grow. They all did a great job.

Music - I liked it.

Rewatch - Yes, this one is now a favorite. Was well done and I would watch it over and over again. Especially when I am needing a break from the long dramas.

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fav mini drama

I've taken quite a liking to mini dramas recently and most of them have confusing/empty kind of plots due to the short amount of time, but this drama gave me everything it could in such a short time the twist didn't seem rushed like everything was just taking it's time and making everything seem like i'm watching one of those long dramas,the romance was top tier the main couple's chemistry was incredible and i love the second leads love too although it's a pity they couldn't continue their romance,loved the comedy through out too and the music was so good matched scenes perfectly. Recommend if you’re trying to kill time with a short entertaining love story!

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Cute, sweet and smart

Plot: An FL CEO, pressured to marry by her father, marries 1 ML student after 1 one-stand night. They fall in love and solve a mystery (which binds them) 5 years old.

Great actors, lively and intelligent direction. A bit "dramaland", but nice!
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Plot : FL CEO, pressée de se marier par son père, épouse 1 ML étudiant après 1 one-stand night. Ils tombent amoureux et résolvent un mystère (qui les lient) vieux de 5 ans.

TB acteurs, réalis° vive et intelligente.
Un peu dramaland, mais sympa !

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Light story but strangely addictive

The story doesn't have much of a plot ... Things are going on two time zones practically 5 years apart ... First thing that appeals is pair of mature, independent and successful lady CEO with her graduating husband ...
The twist was very cute cause she was doing everything for him that we generally see CEO ML doing for their FL partner ..you know that pampering them stuff ... She got him clothes in every style .. she drops and fetches him in her car to and fro from his college ... We generally see Male CEO doing these things in other dramas ..
The romance between them was not the usual like normal couple but still very sweet with a pinch of spice to it ..like when she tries to talk him out in trying to have a baby,the situation was beautifully conveyed as how awkward she felt asking a graduating boy to get intimate ...

As far as we talk about acting and cast ..FL was better than the ML in my opinion ..may be because her character has strong shades as lady boss ...

Later on the whole abduction plot was normal nothing unique about it every drama has a hidden mystery/ past that is solved later.

Worth watching : YESSSSSSS!!!
worth rewatching : Hm!! NO ...it was a cute story I watched just leave it to that ....

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Fast-paced & enjoyable romantic thriller

Destined to meet you is one of the best mini dramas I have watched.

What I like:
1. Lu Yan Qi - great actress with brilliant comedic timing. She also did vulnerable scenes very well. The watching movie together scene was hilarious! She also portrayed the different ages of Rong Rong quite well. She looked pretty & youthful in the photo.
2. Jin Rong Rong characterisation - love girlboss , no-nonsense & take charge attitude.
3. Writing - Brilliant comedic scenes. The villain's characterisation is also good, not a cliche, 2D character.
4. Directing & editing - Brilliant for a mini drama of 20 episodes with each episode lasting less than 15 min. I like the pacing of the story.
5. Supporting characters - I like Jin Xi Chen & her executive assistant.

What I dislike:
1. Age difference between both main characters - 5 years seem to big considering real life age gap is 3 years. Wish Cong Bei was working adult instead of university student but then some scenes wouldn't work that well.
2. Grandpa - small issue. Got the impression that he's known Cong Bei for awhile. Not sure why Grandpa likes Gu Cong Bei so much.

Favourite scene:
When the aircond in Rong Rong's room malfunctioned. Rong Rong showed her vulnerability to Cong Bei.

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