Acting is good but the script is mediocre.
Here We Meet Again is a Romcom about Xiang Yuan's former love interest Xu Yan Shi once again.It is nothing special about this drama; it is a brainless teenage crush and loves lost and find-it-again drama. I think both Janice Wu and Vin Zhang did an okay job in this drama. Their onscreen chemistry is not bad, but not great, either.
At least I like the pairing better than when he was paired with Esther Yu in AROTLF, where Esther Yu's character and high pitch noise annoyed me.
Xiang Yuan is intelligent, but I did not like her childish and girly character. Janice Wu's acting in this drama was not the best compared to her other dramas. The production quality is also bad, and so is the script. Too cheesy, but the OST is good. I give it a 7.5 rating. The last two episodes made me bumped my original rating from 6.0 to 7,5 because Xiang Yuan character became mature and showed her support and encouragement for her BF and family.
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JUST TRY IT
story starts with bit of sniff, i needed some time time to understand what happened. But when the story goes to move on, i feel their love for each other, their understanding.I liked the comedy troops in the episodes. Sometimes i think fl is too childish . She easily get angry before conforming things happen. But that doesn't effect their relationship. Next day they like ok got it, that what i liked much.
Let's move on to the jealousy part. In specific episode (i can't tell the ep number ?) when they got together and he tell her "tell him to go away" I really laugh out loud.
Anyway more ep to go see how thing goes...
You guys who wanted to start this,, start it now. I fully recommend this to everyone. I like it so far till now.
HAPPY WATCHING
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Near to perfect
I loved the drama . Every thing was perfect in the drama. But I had more expectations toward the ending part of the drama. I wanted to see their marriage ,then her pregnancy time and then the very last part of the the last episode. Chemistry between the leads were good . I liked the one who played the role of grandfather. Then her and his brother. Their office's friends . Everyone just perfect in the drama. Whenever he jeolous or angry or upset ,he kissed her that was so romantic.I hope they have more drama together . Yes,this drama had so many romantic scenes. Why this drama got finished so early .
It was not that wow one but it had its taste.
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Excellent Chemistry and Fresh, Mature Storyline
"Here we meet again" delivers an exceptional viewing experience, combining excellent chemistry between the leads and a fresh, mature storyline. The male lead, portrayed by Zhang Bin Bin, impresses with his acting and captivating portrayal of the character Xu Yan Shi. The drama also stands out with its well-developed romance and strong female lead, Xiang Yuan. While there are a few areas that could be improved, the overall experience is enjoyable and entertaining.Good things:
Male Lead: Zhang Bin Bin's First-Rate Performance
Zhang Bin Bin's portrayal of Xu Yan Shi is commendable, capturing the character's mature and responsible nature while maintaining a charismatic aura. His expressions, reflecting various emotions, are spot-on, making it easy for viewers to connect with the character.
Chemistry between the Leads: A Mature and Engaging Romance
Unlike dramas with communication gaps, "Here we meet again" features a mature chemistry between the leads. They communicate openly, creating an engaging and intriguing storyline. The romantic moments, especially the intense and long-awaited kissing scene in episode 20, leave a lasting impression on viewers. Both leads display genuine enjoyment in their intimate scenes, setting them apart from the typical surprised reactions seen in other dramas.
Romance: A Delightful and Heartwarming Element
The romance in "Drama Title" is a major highlight. The lead characters' love story unfolds with a perfect blend of intensity and tenderness. The kissing scenes are particularly memorable, leaving the audience with butterflies in their stomachs. Moreover, the mutual and mature portrayal of intimate scenes adds depth to the romance.
Strong and Funny Female Lead
In contrast to typical naive female leads, Xiang Yuan stands out as a strong, mature, and humorous character. Her well-rounded personality adds depth to the storyline and captivates the audience.
Admirable Camera Work and Cinematography
The drama's camera work and cinematography are praiseworthy, enhancing the overall viewing experience. Certain scenes are captivatingly captured, making them enjoyable to watch.
Things that could be improved:
Pacing in the Early Episodes
In the initial episodes, there were some unnecessary and dragging parts. While character development is essential, the writers could have trimmed certain portions to maintain a more engaging pace.
A More Satisfying Ending
The drama could have ended on a more delightful note by providing a quick glimpse of the leads' marriage, their journey to parenthood, and the bonding between Xu Yan Shi and his younger brother. These elements, which were underutilized, could have added to the overall satisfaction of the audience.
Conclusion:
"Drama Title" delivers an excellent package with its outstanding chemistry, fresh and mature storyline, and remarkable performances. Zhang Bin Bin's portrayal of Xu Yan Shi stands out as a major highlight, alongside the strong chemistry between the leads. The romance and well-rounded characters make the drama a joy to watch.
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cute
Nice drama, very fluffy, and little to no angst, and if there was any it got resolved quickly. The leads don't officially get together until episode 20 but technically they're together from the start because the chemistry and everything is there. I'm a fan of the FL I've watched her in a few other dramas so I knew what to expect and she didn't disappoint. I enjoy watching her dramas because she doesn't ever play a weak mild-mannered FL that you typically see in C-dramas. I think this was the first drama I've watched with the ML and he isn't bad I just wish he could give more facial expressions. The leads had a very healthy relationship.Was this review helpful to you?
Electrifying leads, with similar plot to You Are My Glory
As other comments pointed out, the plot has many similarities to You Are My Glory. You have an established FL with a cold-at-first ML that's aiming to become a scientist/researcher. The plot is a bit underwhelming but don't let this deter you - it's rare to have a high-budget modern drama with great leads, amazing chemistry and an easy to digest plot without a billion cliches and angsty moments.I'll start with the pros, and why you should watch it.
1) Characters. The leads are amazing. It's rare to find such great chemistry, good-looking leads and such a healthy relationship. There really isn't any notable love triangles, the characters start devoted to one another and remain devoted throughout the whole drama. One minor "break" in their relationship close to end (approximately 1 ep in length) but really not a big deal. Kisses are intense. Janice and Vin fit perfectly in their roles. Janice's character was so endearing and character growth was really well-written. Side characters are good too, although the second couple was really an afterthought, with no real development - whatever, I'm not here for them haha. Main couple didn't have too much drama - was healthy overall and they always talked whenever they were upset so issues were promptly discussed.
2) Plot. The plot is solid. Nothing to write home about but for a modern drama, it's well worth watching. No angsty moments, no cancer scares and no mindmelting love triangle.
3) OST is solid. A couple nice songs (notably the ballads).
4) Good budget. You get the real voices from the actors (very limited dubbing) and you get to see the cities of Shanghai and Xi'an. As a modern drama, I think it's so important to get the vibe of the city right.
Cons. There aren't really any notable cons, but I'll point out some things that could've been done better.
1) Needs some more "high" and "low" moments. Since the main couples were well-written, there really weren't many highs or lows in the drama. I never found myself thinking: "wow this is so swoonworthy". No tears either. There was a lot of missed opportunities during some pivotal moments where the writers could have had the main characters show a bit more emotion (so the viewers can empathize).
2) Plot starts off exciting but plateaus. The latter half of the drama was noticeably weaker once the couples got together. Since they have such a healthy relationship, I guess there really wasn't much to write about so they made the main couple do long distance, so was a bit underwhelming. The last few episodes were also extremely rushed with choppy editing (what even happened?!?!)
3) A bit too much advertising. So much advertising... and it culminates in being a giant advertisement for China's Beidou (GPS) navigating system. Almost like the show's whole theme is dedicating yourself to being a government researcher. This really took precedence over anything else (family, relationship, even the FL's hundred-million dollar company).
Overall, worth watching for the leads alone. The main leads are just eye-candy. With the solid budget, viewers get a real taste of Shanghai/Xi'an. For a modern drama, plot isn't anything revolutionary but solid, backed by generally down to earth characters.
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MUST WATCH!! PERFECT 10/10 ADDICTING SHOW
At first I thought it was a basic cheesy rich CEO Cdrama, but it really isn't. I cannot describe the feeling but watching this show made me really joyful and I binge watched 15 episodes a day and finished it in 3 days.The Male lead is FINALLY A GREEN FLAG!! He's not one of those selfish rude and cold characters, he cares for the people around him and he has a good morale, he is my perfect type of what to look in for a lover.
The Female lead is NOT NAIVE, she is bold yes. But she is also a little sly and really smart, her backstory is relatable to many but yet she is very understanding and grateful for all she has and doesn't use people for her own advantage.
As the chemistry is great between the 2 main characters, the other characters make the show even more interesting to watch. AND I FINALLY DON'T HAVE TO WAIT A DAY BECAUSE IM MAD AT MISUNDERSTANDINGS BECAUSE WORRY NOT THIS DRAMA DOES NOT HAVE MANY MISUNDERSTANDINGS!! It is smooth going and quick paced, it is not a hard watch except it's a super easy watch. It makes you relax and laugh, 10/10 DEF RECCOMEND!!
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Loved the fire chemistry and kisses .. I love romance
I was waiting for this, but somehow wasn't feeling like it was interesting enough so i left it in my plan to watch *that's being shelved for life in my books*, but after a month or so I watched like two episodes and then put it on hold, but somehow I still wanted to watch it so i left it in currently watching. I came back a few times and never continued, but i eventually give in, i initially thought it wouldn't be as interesting or the romance wouldn't be what i expected, boy was i wrong hahaha... the romance was great, the kisses was amazing and the chemistry was fire.. sweet ost's too.Definitely don't regret watching it, and I'll recommend if you love romance. The story was nice, the chemistry was great, the romance was sweet, the family relationship with the FL, her brother and grandpa was great, and the ML's friends were the best. they had some great coworkers too.
I left feeling content and pleased. I've always loved Bin Bin and Janice's works but i wasn't sure what to expect with romance since this is the first time I'm watching a main role of hers since she got married, but... the chemistry she had with Bin Bin was amazing, don't talk about their kisses.. *me blushing* haha
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Their communications is KISS
If you’re looking for fast paced drama where ML and FL kiss and get together at episode 5. Then, this drama is not for you. Spoiler alert ! They start to be in relationship in episode 20. Lol. This is drama for adult. Of course involves working places, patriotism, flashback and etc. but for first 20 episodes, you will have few cute moments, sweet scene and flirting. The FL is not like weak character who need to be saved. She is strong minded, not like spoiled brat, even tho she is rich. The ML is very supportive and always there for the FL but without crossing the line, he just stand by her side in case she needs him, but still give lots of opportunities for FL to learn and settle her own issues.And when they are together. No matter what happened. Happy scenes, sad, mad, angry scene, break up scene all end up with a hot kisses from em. Haha nothing much about misunderstanding. The first few episodes are a bit confusing. But after that, the drama is well written. Even for flashback, are just enough to explained things but not dragging the whole drama. Even the breakup only last 1 episodes with cute jealousy scene in between. Haha.
As for cast. I always love janice. So no doubt in her acting. I don’t really like ML. Usually I don’t like to watch his other drama so I cant do comparisons. I always find him not good looking for me. Haha but this drama change my mind. I like how he brings the characters out.
Other cast like technicians team are quite good and perfectly cast as well. But i think the grandpa, can be some other grandpa tho. Haha
Music and ost wise are good. But not that much noticeable in the drama. I don’t really remember any of it. But accidentally come across the ost playlist in utube and like it.
Rewatch ? Obviously i will. In future. But just hope the ending could be longer and doesn’t feel that rush. Would love to see their life after marriage tho. Wondering if they will repeat their parents life too. But I’ll rewatch for all those sweets, cute and those kisses huhuhu
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TOP NOTCH
Excellent Story, Production , OST and Overall Performance. I adore the chemistry between the two lead characters and I watch this 10 times already. I did a 10 days marathon hardly no sleep because I love this drama the most! Zhang Binbin and WuQian are number one actors bar none!I do look forward to see more dramas from these two actors in the future. I also would like to let Binbin and Qian know that they are both loved by a fan from California USA… Hope you can visit us here one day and we love to host you here. All the Best ‼️?♥️?️?️?
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The chemistry is off the charts but the story left much to desire
Honestly, I was really enjoying the first half of this drama. I loved the flirting stage and the chemistry of the two main leads was really off the charts. However, the back and forth regarding getting together was annoying and I feel like it dragged there. There were all these misunderstandings, and if they just communicated, it would've been solved. Then once it got into the second half of the drama, I found that I was slowly losing interest in the drama as a whole. I would've liked to see more of a honeymoon stage between the couple, but maybe because the whole getting together portion took too long, it just gave them trial after trial. I get that they're supposed to have all these problems, but it was starting to get old. And again, communication is just non-existent and the main leads kept holding back their troubles from one another. So even though I loved the hot and steamy kisses and the fire chemistry between the two, there is only so far that the chemistry can take you. I started 2x-ing the last 5 episodes of the drama just to finally be done with it. It was quite disappointing because I feel like they had such a good foundation to create a drama that had both an amazing, hot couple and a substantiated story. But instead, we got a useless secondary couple that dragged on way too long that I really didn't care for in the end and a seemingly-strong female main lead who ended up always needing to be saved by her knight in shining armor. I really thought that our princess would've been a lot more bad ass, but she was a let-down. The whole Ashers reveal was also anti-climatic and again, they waited way too long to reconnect those dots from the first episode. On top of that, whatever happened to her flashbacks to that accident that, I'm assuming, her dad was in. She had a pretty emotional reaction to those flashbacks but they never addressed it for the rest of the drama.Overall, if you want really strong chemistry between the leads, and you really won't look too deep into the story, this is a drama for you. Otherwise, I would say pass on this one. I was quite disappointed honestly. I was so excited to watch it only for it to be a bit disconnected and just a let-down. If you made it this far, thanks for reading, and bye for now!
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Not worth the watch..
Their are plenty of slow, boring, non-romantic, non-comedic melodramas out there and ‘Here we meet again’ is no different. This is an absolute bore with too much psycho bs. Unless you like work melodramas with an occasional phone call that allow them to assign romance as a genre, don’t bother. The young ladies will like this drama, the FL is given complete control over the drama with the ML by episode 21 having small cameos to fake a romance.Genre: work melodrama, strong FL, for women only.
Don’t get me wrong please, the only reason I made it to episode 27 was due to the acting of the leads and some of the supporting cast, The so-called story and the way it festooned along, ever sloping downward was just absolute shit. I really hate saying that it was, but it was. I didn’t pay to watch the ML and FL separated on New Years. Meeting up with the people they work with and calling one another and placing the phone on the table so they can pretend to be together while uplifting music is playing in the background with everyone smiling. What was that for? Then to go to their respective homes separately, she with grandpa and he with his little brother. Why does the genre say, ‘Romantic Comedy?’ The synopsis did not say ‘before the happy ending, you must endure 31 episodes of absolute shit before we will give you what you want. I did not pay you to be lied too. If you can’t put out a good product, get out of the market. I’ll remind you again what I paid for.
Genre: Romance, Comedy as listed on Viki
Go take you push-pull psycho babble and stick it up your ass.
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