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Give it a watch and see if you like it for yourself
Prior to watching, I read comments that left me thinking that this season would pale in comparison to season 5. I decided to give it a watch nonetheless, and I would say that I still like this season a lot! I will just only comment on my favourites though:Jin Chen:
My absolute favourite! I like how she's unpretentious and being her goofy sensitive self. She is so gorgeous and I don't feel she flaunts her beauty at all, always preferring to appear funny or self-deprecating.
Hou Minghao:
I don't know him before watching, but I find him to be very gentlemanly, always quietly sacrificing. Giving up watching the olympic table tennis though he was really looking forward, always carrying luggages, and looking out for Victoria and not wanting her to wait alone at the museum first. His award ceremony was quite underwhelming. I felt that he deserved more praise from the group. I feel that he would have appreciated it more than it being a funny award.
Deng Enxi:
Just a sweet, humble and pleasant girl to be around. She was really responsible with her role as tour guide too.
Tian Jiarui:
Jiarui has a great personality that can brighten up a room easily. He is extroverted and has high EQ. He is the kind of person that will know how to cheer you up when you are down. I can see why the girls in the group liked him so much. I feel that he got the praises that he deserved, and I'm interested to see his growth as an actor.
Rong Zi Shan:
I did not like him initially, but grew to like him more as he opened up, joked with the rest, and opened up to us his world a little bit. His growth arc towards the end was huge and cool to watch.
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Unbaised Review
After watching FOF, I decided to give this variety show a chance for HMH and TJR, and I’m glad I did. It exceeded my expectations. Tian Jia Rui was an absolute delight his extroverted personality, humor, and cheerful energy made watching him a joy. Honestly, I had assumed he might be more introverted, possibly due to Zhuo Yi Chen’s influence, but he completely surprised me. Neo was so helpful and selfless, i will be definitely his fan after this.The sibling-like dynamics between HMH and ZYT, as well as TJR and JC, were another highlight of the show. It was heartwarming to see their camaraderie.
Having loved HMH and TJR’s characters in FOF, this show made me admire them even more as individuals. Their kindness and authenticity truly shine through.
However, the fans are the one downside to this show. Many seem intent on tearing others down to uplift their favorites. For instance, I came across a ridiculous claim in the mdl review that TJR was “inappropriate” for hugging female members, something all the cast members did as a normal part of their interactions. If I hadn’t watched the show myself, I might have believed such baseless accusations.
Similarly, I saw someone criticize HMH as “lazy,” which couldn’t be further from the truth. He was incredibly helpful throughout. There were even bizarre rumors about tax evasion, which were clearly fabricated. Also allegations like HMH drove without driving license.
It’s frustrating and disheartening to see the cast face such unwarranted negativity. This is simply a lighthearted travel show with typical travel-related challenges. I thoroughly enjoyed it, but I feel bad for what the cast had to endure.
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PLAYING WITH PEOPLE'S SINCERITY
Review on the members:Chen Hao:
......3/10
Pros: Helped Victoria when she was sick.
Cons: As the eldest sister she should have showered her love to all. Instead she tried to form her own Shandong group as if members who are not from Shandong aren't even human beings. Firstly I found her cute but later I couldn't take her constant nagging. She was the eldest(43+) but she constantly put pressure on Hou Ming Hao who is only 27. As he was the eldest brother. Chen Hao poured all her frustration about this trip to him. She was particularly obsessed with Victoria.
Victoria:
.......7/10
Pros: I liked her happy personality. She did a great job when she was a tour guide for France. She is positive minded and doesn't have any idol vibe.
Cons: She was the closest to Chen Hao. But she never stopped her when CH was doing some wrong things. She was the 2nd eldest sister. But accept her job as a tour guide during France she didn't interfere bringing unity. She gave a vibe as if she came to enjoy but it doesn't matter whatever happens to others.
Li Yue:
.......9/10
Pros: She is the best of all the girls. She tried to take care of everyone's emotions. She appreciated watching other's efforts. She tried to help whenever she could. She wasn't a tour guide or the eldest sister but she did more than them. The other girls sometimes outcast her as she joined them later but she was nice to all.
Cons: The best sister doesn't have any disadvantage. But she shouldn't have make fun during the award giving ceremony.
Jin Chen:
........8/10
Pros: Her personality. She is introvert, have her own world. She enjoyed in her own style. I liked her random crazy gestures. She's a fun person.
Cons: Accept driving she didn't try to involve in helping others. As if she was a guest.
Zhou Yu Tong:
........5/10
Pros: Encouraging Hou Ming Hao for swimming when they went to watch the sunrise. Giving her own remaining pocket money to him for paragliding. Taking care of Enxi's emotions.
Cons: I felt she doesn't like Victoria as she never called her sister. Many of her actions were contradictory. I really liked her at first but her small actions made me wonder if she doesn't have the personality that I assumed first.
Deng Enxi:
........9/10
Pros: She worked hard as a tour guide in Chile. She was constantly pressurized by Chen Hao. That's why she couldn't show her emotions in the later stage. She was nice to all.
Cons: She doesn't have any negative side. Just hope she will express more.
Hou Ming Hao:
.........10/10
Pros: The most responsible, sincere and kindhearted member. Helped Enxi & Zhishan in Chile and acted as a tour guide in France as well as a group leader in Tanzania. He's the one who worked the most and got bullied the most. He is funny and try to do whatever he desires. He's the best travel companion who will accompany you without ruining other's emotions. His interactions with the Foreigners were also heartwarming.
Cons: He neglected his own emotions. That's why others took his sincerely for granted. He should become selfish for once. He is too easy to get bullied.
Tian Jai Rui:
.........5/10
Pros: Drove the manual car. Gave a gift to Zhishan thar he wanted to buy.
Cons: He is 26, only 1 year younger than Hou Ming Hao. As another guy of this group he did 2% of what HMH did. His childish jokes didn't work on me. Also his inappropriate touching to girls as well as showing middle finger to Jin Chen.
Rong Zhishan:
...........6/10
Pros: Because of Chen Hao's nagging he was also restricted in the first stage. But he got more livelier in Tanzania. I was really proud of him when he said - Let me be a tour guide again to lessen Hou Ge's burden.
His growth was amazing.
Cons: Wearing headphones in the car neglecting others. Didn't help Enxi when he was also a tour guide in Chile. His constant Okay Okay.
Comments about the production team:
I hate them for poor editing. Constantly stirring up trouble. Sacrificing Hou Ming Hao for the sake of popularity. Leaking materials before broadcast which was used to buy negative trending search.
Comments on some relationship:
Chen Hao & Victoria
As I wrote, CH is too obsessed with Victoria which I felt toxic sometimes. Because of her obsession she was being partial all the time.
Hou Ming Hao & Tian Jai Rui
I knew they had good relationship as FOF colleagues. But it was disappointing at the end. Hou Ming Hao adored him a lot, hugged him, patted his head, solved the problems he created. But like other viewers claimed I also felt TJR was jealous of HMH. He avoided him, disregarded his opinion. This was visible when everyone was praising HMH for his efforts in Chile but TJR was silent with a dark face. Even at the last episode during the award giving ceremony, when they were discussing about HMH's award TJR was silent, didn't participate, didn't have any smile like he always had especially when Li Yue said HMH was like a hero. He was acting like the same way cnetz claimed ZYT was jealous of Victoria.
Hou Ming Hao & Liu Ye
Liu Ye was the only sister who sincerely appreciated Hou Ming Hao's efforts. She saw through what HMH wanted when everyone took him for granted. After their trip, Liu Ye constantly supported HMH by uploading different reaction videos of materials of HMH in her social accounts. I liked when both of them casually shared a meal together as it was expensive. They acted like a true siblings. Liu Ye even found Hou Ming Hao a baby because of his outwear.
Hou Ming Hao & Deng Enxi:
When Enxi was a tour guide only Hou Ming Hao noticed her struggles, came forward to help her. She knew she will get his help that's why she informed every itinerary to him. When Hou Ming Hao was the tour guide Enxi knew what he was going through because of her experience. They mutually helped each other. I really want them to appear in a drama together.
Hou Ming Hao & Rong Zhishan:
When I always thought Zhishan couldn't enjoy at all then both of them were grouped in the dirt team. HMH claimed Zhishan was his youngest brother when a foreigner asked him. Zhishan became free and extrovert after that. He became chatty and their brotherhood was really worth to watch.
Zhou Yu Tong, Deng Enxi & Jin Chen:
Although I am not fond of ZYT but they really became good sisters. Even visiting each others after the show ended.
Some Behaviors that I couldn't digest:
1. Table Tennis group left their belongings at the restaurant including their clothes. Did they bring their maid to clean that up? HMH as a boy carried all their belongings to the car.
2. HMH wanted to watch Table Tennis but he went to watch gymnastics because he took the responsibility of carrying those 30+ luggage alone. TJR and RZS as boys left to watch Table Tennis. They were irresponsible.
3. CH is mentally unstable, throws random tantrums, act like a victim thinking only she and Victoria is correct.
4. During the so called icebreaking session, after HMH explained his own thinking and got backfired by CH, out of nowhere ZYT started saying I also have a complain to share. When did HMH complain, for her to use 'also', misleading the whole conversation.
5. In the award ceremony, every member got a serious award, but they made fun of HMH, especially ZYT. They didn't consider his feelings. They ruined his expectation.
Outside the show:
This show created unnecessary fanwars. HMH worked his ass off and cnetz believed that so called flower studies. Fans of TJR cyberbullied him.
Although I don't like ZYT but I don't think she deserves those hatred. Fans of Victoria dragged Jin Chen, HMH while scolding ZYT.
I couldn't tolerate Chen Hao's hypocrisy! Her playing victim ruined this show.
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