Nikolean
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I originally got into this after seeing a sort of isekai genre story where the leads interact like the leads in Weightlifting Fairy and the series didn't let me down. I don't usually watch series that are parody like but it was beautiful, funny, frustrating at times and made me smile. A lighthearted drama that leaves you scrambling for more.
THE STORY
The story is basically a parody on the isekai genre and it was a fun take. They took all the cliches and used them in a fresh way and in a way that shows you plot holes but uses the plot holes themselves as reason for humor. The story acknowledged the stupidity of the characters and the premise and it actually worked so well. I don't really have many complaints except for Xiaoqian making a few completely stupid actions that make zero sense and made me tear my hair out or how the make up for nonsensical reasons but that's totally fine. It was a romcom on crack and the editing made me cackle. There were no episodes that left me not laughing and everyone was super in sync- even the side characters. Misunderstandings were solved quickly and logically and it followed a timeline that made a lot of sense, which was surprising in a good way.
One thing that was obvious was how the writer thought ahead, and while they acknowledge the stupidity in the story, does not let it define the story and use it as an excuse to make a half-assed plot. The central conflict was simple, but don't mistake simple for bad. The writer took into account the premise and actually built a feasible plot that progressed very well. While there was definitely an episode around the middle that felt draggy, there was a good balance in the plot itself, which made the series enjoyable, funny but not going off into nowhere like plots like this are prone to. I think it helps that there were only 24 episodes- but now it makes me want more!!
THE CAST
The cast was fairly young and what I understand are newer actors but they performed quite well. I don't have much to say as they all were in sync- and had great chemistry together. From Han Shuo and Bai Ji to even Chuchu and Qianqian, the relationships felt believable and real despite the crack of the plot and the wild card of Qianqian. Zhao Lu Si portrayed the very essence of Qianqian and Ryan Ding was a completely charming Han Shuo- he went from an "okay" character to one with a fleshed out personality- a tiger that turned into a little kitten in front of his love.
I appreciated how they fell in love- it wasn't instalove nor was it full of bad misunderstandings- okay they did try and kill each other so many times but they grew into a cute and loving relationship. Their pacing was surprisingly very good and I enjoyed seeing the changes in Han Shuo and how the craziness of Qianqian brought out the sides of himself that he thought he lost as he grew up. Truly, their romance was better and actually felt real as opposed to the original script by Xiaoqian- and it showed how she herself realized it and how "real" character relationships should be.
MUSIC
The music was cute and suited all the scenes. While the songs weren't completely my style, it was perfect for setting the moods and often put a smile to my face. Their integrations were pretty flawless.
CONCEPTS
The whole editing that would remind me of memes was used well- not overused and had the perfect comedic timing. I also love the comparison of tiger and rose- the title was integrated pretty well with the symbolism.
REWATCH VALUE
I would rewatch anytime! This was super cute and had great energy and there's no way I'd get tired of it at all. I loved how their bickering reminded me of the main couple in Weightlifting Fairy and I have been looking for more couples like them- I'm glad I found these two (PS if anyone knows about a couple with similar dynamics please tell me the drama name!!).
CONCLUSION
It was hilarious, fuzzy, heartbreaking, heart-capturing and beautiful! I surprisingly loved this series so much and I'd recommend it to anyone that would like to take a break from long dramas and tragic angsty romances. This was a fun watch and I'm so glad I came across it :)
THE STORY
The story is basically a parody on the isekai genre and it was a fun take. They took all the cliches and used them in a fresh way and in a way that shows you plot holes but uses the plot holes themselves as reason for humor. The story acknowledged the stupidity of the characters and the premise and it actually worked so well. I don't really have many complaints except for Xiaoqian making a few completely stupid actions that make zero sense and made me tear my hair out or how the make up for nonsensical reasons but that's totally fine. It was a romcom on crack and the editing made me cackle. There were no episodes that left me not laughing and everyone was super in sync- even the side characters. Misunderstandings were solved quickly and logically and it followed a timeline that made a lot of sense, which was surprising in a good way.
One thing that was obvious was how the writer thought ahead, and while they acknowledge the stupidity in the story, does not let it define the story and use it as an excuse to make a half-assed plot. The central conflict was simple, but don't mistake simple for bad. The writer took into account the premise and actually built a feasible plot that progressed very well. While there was definitely an episode around the middle that felt draggy, there was a good balance in the plot itself, which made the series enjoyable, funny but not going off into nowhere like plots like this are prone to. I think it helps that there were only 24 episodes- but now it makes me want more!!
THE CAST
The cast was fairly young and what I understand are newer actors but they performed quite well. I don't have much to say as they all were in sync- and had great chemistry together. From Han Shuo and Bai Ji to even Chuchu and Qianqian, the relationships felt believable and real despite the crack of the plot and the wild card of Qianqian. Zhao Lu Si portrayed the very essence of Qianqian and Ryan Ding was a completely charming Han Shuo- he went from an "okay" character to one with a fleshed out personality- a tiger that turned into a little kitten in front of his love.
I appreciated how they fell in love- it wasn't instalove nor was it full of bad misunderstandings- okay they did try and kill each other so many times but they grew into a cute and loving relationship. Their pacing was surprisingly very good and I enjoyed seeing the changes in Han Shuo and how the craziness of Qianqian brought out the sides of himself that he thought he lost as he grew up. Truly, their romance was better and actually felt real as opposed to the original script by Xiaoqian- and it showed how she herself realized it and how "real" character relationships should be.
MUSIC
The music was cute and suited all the scenes. While the songs weren't completely my style, it was perfect for setting the moods and often put a smile to my face. Their integrations were pretty flawless.
CONCEPTS
The whole editing that would remind me of memes was used well- not overused and had the perfect comedic timing. I also love the comparison of tiger and rose- the title was integrated pretty well with the symbolism.
REWATCH VALUE
I would rewatch anytime! This was super cute and had great energy and there's no way I'd get tired of it at all. I loved how their bickering reminded me of the main couple in Weightlifting Fairy and I have been looking for more couples like them- I'm glad I found these two (PS if anyone knows about a couple with similar dynamics please tell me the drama name!!).
CONCLUSION
It was hilarious, fuzzy, heartbreaking, heart-capturing and beautiful! I surprisingly loved this series so much and I'd recommend it to anyone that would like to take a break from long dramas and tragic angsty romances. This was a fun watch and I'm so glad I came across it :)
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