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At first I was hesistant to watch this or not. The novel really leave deep impression of the character Han Ting and Ji Xing as well as their romance (It's super hot!) but honestly its not a story I want to read again. I guess it just subjective value where I feel uncomfortable when my MCs have intimacy with others before they finally end up together. So at first I finally watched the drama just for the tempting collaboration between two high class actors ; Xu Kai and Tan SongYun. And how I dont regret the decision ; This drama just straight up become my top favorite cdrama ever! Here was the reasons:
**The Script** : As I said before, the novel though really good but leave bittersweet taste, especially in the beginning of the story. So I really appreciated how the drama leave the TMI scenes out of the picture, and change Han Ting's character to be not-so-casual-guy.. Though I'm not sure if his emotional basis toward Ji Xing so early on is necessary, but it indeed cute I guess. So when my worry is gone, I can really enjoy their story! I adore their Mentor-Disciple trope and how their different perspective lead to the misunderstanding is actually natural. The drama even took out many Han Ting's ruthlessness, like when he cornered Ji Xing in the corridor, his word in the novel really too sharp and strip Ji Xing bare, really humiliating. And the emotional basis really way more shaky in the novel, where even as a reader I'm not so sure of Han Ting's true feeling, because the social judgement and his past, so its perfectly normal how Ji Xing doubt their love. So for me the conflict is not too dramatic, even their break up is like necessity. If Ji Xing not so angry, or Han Ting not so resolute, then it will be inconsistent with their character so far. But it become character growth for both of them, where they found out what is lacking to hold out a relationship : good communication.
And love how Li Li's story is unfolded, she really deserved better! So the drama really tried their best to fit the story to be more green flag I guess..
**The acting and chemistry** : Just can't believe how good it is ? This is my favorite screen ship from XK and TSY! Maybe its because their character setting as well, Han Ting and Ji Xing indeed full of edge and sexual tension! The scenes where they argued really make you emotional, their eyes and whole bodies just speak! My only regret maybe just that their first time scenes is blurred, actually there was dialogue preview which is so hot from the novel, I hope its included. And their second time where they argued and Ji Xing act unreasonably and then Han Ting just... The whole casts is really good as well.. I love the girl friendship and the guy friendship in this drama! Esp Queen Li Li so beautiful!! The casting is so perfect!
Not so satisfactory thing:
**The hairstyle and wardrobe** : I mean TSY's short hair is cute, but sometime paired with dark and not-fit-the-occasion clothes and somber make up, if only TSY is not so babyfaced with lively eyes, then it will just make Ji Xing's character inconsistent, look too mature and unnatural.
**The OST** : The english ost really awkward to listen, sometime it feel like spoiled the moment.
But overall, this drama really just so good! I rewatched this for several times already. 2024 like opposite of 2023, so many good dramas come out. But still As Beautiful As You remind me of my fav drama from 2022, The Love You Give Me. Its beautiful story with super chemistry of it casts, adapted from novel but the screen writer able to make the drama way more lovable story. The actors execution of their charàcter just perfect. You enjoy every twist and have the perfect happy ending. Except if a better drama pop out next, I think so far ABAY safely the best drama of 2024 ?
**The Script** : As I said before, the novel though really good but leave bittersweet taste, especially in the beginning of the story. So I really appreciated how the drama leave the TMI scenes out of the picture, and change Han Ting's character to be not-so-casual-guy.. Though I'm not sure if his emotional basis toward Ji Xing so early on is necessary, but it indeed cute I guess. So when my worry is gone, I can really enjoy their story! I adore their Mentor-Disciple trope and how their different perspective lead to the misunderstanding is actually natural. The drama even took out many Han Ting's ruthlessness, like when he cornered Ji Xing in the corridor, his word in the novel really too sharp and strip Ji Xing bare, really humiliating. And the emotional basis really way more shaky in the novel, where even as a reader I'm not so sure of Han Ting's true feeling, because the social judgement and his past, so its perfectly normal how Ji Xing doubt their love. So for me the conflict is not too dramatic, even their break up is like necessity. If Ji Xing not so angry, or Han Ting not so resolute, then it will be inconsistent with their character so far. But it become character growth for both of them, where they found out what is lacking to hold out a relationship : good communication.
And love how Li Li's story is unfolded, she really deserved better! So the drama really tried their best to fit the story to be more green flag I guess..
**The acting and chemistry** : Just can't believe how good it is ? This is my favorite screen ship from XK and TSY! Maybe its because their character setting as well, Han Ting and Ji Xing indeed full of edge and sexual tension! The scenes where they argued really make you emotional, their eyes and whole bodies just speak! My only regret maybe just that their first time scenes is blurred, actually there was dialogue preview which is so hot from the novel, I hope its included. And their second time where they argued and Ji Xing act unreasonably and then Han Ting just... The whole casts is really good as well.. I love the girl friendship and the guy friendship in this drama! Esp Queen Li Li so beautiful!! The casting is so perfect!
Not so satisfactory thing:
**The hairstyle and wardrobe** : I mean TSY's short hair is cute, but sometime paired with dark and not-fit-the-occasion clothes and somber make up, if only TSY is not so babyfaced with lively eyes, then it will just make Ji Xing's character inconsistent, look too mature and unnatural.
**The OST** : The english ost really awkward to listen, sometime it feel like spoiled the moment.
But overall, this drama really just so good! I rewatched this for several times already. 2024 like opposite of 2023, so many good dramas come out. But still As Beautiful As You remind me of my fav drama from 2022, The Love You Give Me. Its beautiful story with super chemistry of it casts, adapted from novel but the screen writer able to make the drama way more lovable story. The actors execution of their charàcter just perfect. You enjoy every twist and have the perfect happy ending. Except if a better drama pop out next, I think so far ABAY safely the best drama of 2024 ?
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