Many comments I've read said if I wanted to watch something similar to Le Coup De Foudre I should watch this and I did. The trailer kinda fooled me and got me hooked into thinking that this could help me stop binge watching Le Coup.

It's not a total disappointment but I found some loopholes. I think this should have been a mini series or a drama special with 2 episodes.

The leads were fine with their roles. I liked the nerdy ML at first but found it a bit creepy that he planned her life so he could fit in. In reality that's creepy but in the movie world I guess you'd find it endearing.

The confession scene was like a summary of how he plotted to fit in her life somehow and maybe for her to like him too. I can't blame him though. The FL was endearingily cheerful a kinda person you'd like to be friends with.

The classmate from high school is kinda an ass I mean she doesn't like the ML but since she thinks he likes her he can't like anyone else and when he does she starts to act like she likes her too.

I wish the senior who flirted with the FL had more scenes I think it would have added some jazz to the story.

Childhood sweetheart themed stories is a cup of tea I like but this movie is a so so. I would definitely watch it again just to feast my eyes on the ML whose really handsome after the makeover and the adorkably cute FL who lives her life to the fullest righteously.

I have to say this does not compare to Le Coup but if you want to watch something lighthearted and put a smile on your face this movie is worth watching.

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Fluff and slice of life in one series

I watched this after I read the reviews. Quick watch for a chinese drama. 16 episodes and each episode was good the story was well put together. Besides, I was looking for something to watch while waiting for new episodes of the heiress and dance of the phoenix.

5 childhood friends live together in a compound share the joy and pain of growing up. I like how the story focused on family and friendship and how the show developed each character.

Tan Song & Cheng Zi
The typical frenemies, you could tell they would eventually end up together. I like how Cheng Zi is not a weak and simple minded girl. She's a typical teenage girl who fangirls, has a crush here and there but has never been in love.
Tan Song is the boy next door that annoys her yet protects her for his own good. Lol. He does not admit thaf he likes her but if still shows.

The gradual development of their relationship from friends to being in a relationship was realistically written.

Chen Zui & Jin Xiao
The overacheiving friends in their group. What I like about this two is how their personality is a contrast of one another. Chen Zui is a boy whose sensitive and mindful of the emotuons of people he care about and Jin Xiao is a clueless girl except in her academics. This is like the opposite of a typical drama

I like and hate how their relationship was left open ended but I understand why. He understood that the girl he likes has dreams she wants to pursue and love is not on the top of her priority list. She's insensitive but not mean. She cares for her friend but it looked like she was not gonna fall for him anytime soon.

There are snippets in the last two episodes which I am not sure if the girl was hinting at him about her feelings but she asks a question like in a situational sense but dropped the topic eventually. He confessed but was not taken seriously because they were role playing at that couple gameshow. I teared up a little when the voice over at the last episode made me realize he wouldn't say his feelings for her but have done much for her without her knowing.

It made me realize something at one point we may all have had the unrequited love. You give it your best shot not expecting anything in return. It's sad. Heartbreaking even but you will never show that pain to anyone else.

Jin Zhao & Ouyang
I like these two a lot. Although they don't know want in life they are happy to live the lifw they have.

Ouyang is that guy everyone has a crush on because he's a gentleman and a manly man. Girls can't help but fall for the guy who seemed to have it.

Jin Zhao knows himself well enough to stop hoping for a college life he knows he's not good academically and he bravely faced life head on starting at telling his mom to let him be. I like how he and his sister Jin Xiao showed a typical sibling relationship.

I like also how each househould is different from the others
Yet since they have been neighbors far too long they seem like one big happy family. I must say it was short, sweet, and makes me want for more but I kinda think they concluded it well. No messy third parties and no second lead syndrome. I definitely would watch this again.

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Underrated gem.

What I liked most in this is that the story revolved around the main characters and how they grew up and evetually got together. This is so relatable and realistic.

If you're in a situation or had been in the same situation as they are you know why you would bury the feelings and forget. You don't want to lose the friend you cherish. Afraid of the risk.

i would have scored this a 10 if it weren't for the last minute cliche they did where the ML suddenly got sick and broke up with the FL. I hate that they had to that like 2 episodes before the ending.

I like the early parts but the ending was a bit too rushed for me. They could have extended it so the ML could grovel for his stupidity.

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How mundane can a relationship be? ZSC and SY of the modern times will show you.

I like how Forever and Ever is the polar opposite of the tragedy of One and Only.

SY and ZSC has the most healthiest relationship in dramaland that I have seen. Their relationship is neatly wrapped in a bubble wrap that no one can ruin.

The trust she has for ZSC is absolute that no matter how crazy his family is it could not break them apart. I also like how SY parents and family supported her despite the rudeness of ZSC family. This really depicts the statement that marriage is not just about the couple but their families as well.

To describe ZSC family as dysfunctional is too light. Theirs is an extended family x 100 and everyone relying on the eldest son of the family its just baffling. I understand why ZSC fought tooth and nail to have SY and protect their relationship. He maybe inexperienced in romance and dating but I think he did his best to be with SY. Compared to SY loving family the Zhous would be a weird one.

The stepmom and 2nd uncle are living their lives in guilt and I thought at first they were in cahoots with WC but I was so wrong. Even though the stepmom does not like ZSC she protected his rights she does not care of in the eyes of others she's evil except her mom maybe. The stepmom explains to her mom but not to nayone else. When WX died I could feel their anguish as parents and even tried to prtect WC. I appreciated ZSC resolve in pursuing the matter since WC killed his sister to avoid his embezzlement and crimes. ZSCs having Ren inherit was the best decision and I think ZSC and MX has that planned all along. He is really not fit to lead that pack.

I felt bad for the reincarnation of the Crown Prince, in this lifetime MX deserved to be happy with WX but WC was too greedy and he did not care for the life of his sister. WC deserved to die and XM was right in leaving him. I won't babble about the other folks from OAO who reincarnated with them. It lacked depth in this lifetime. Except for Ren. I just love Ren. He did his best for his cousin and his wife.

Despite being shorter One and Only is more beautiful in it's storytelling and Forever and Ever being the total opposite. They deserve happiness after all that crap.

The dream sequence of their past life was done beautifully it seemed like a seamless transirion from their past life.

The actors be it the leads and support did a good job. But the OAO actors were excellent. I can't compare much except for the leads they executed the roles well for me despite the lack of skinship the eyes and body language showed a beautiful rapport.

The ost is good.
I would definitely re-watch this one.

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After all that... It's just disappointing...

I watched this because I am a fan of the main leads. I liked their chemistry is Tra Barb... The teaser trailer showed it was an interesting story but lo and behold they shortened the series too much that you can not make sense of a lot of things.

1st - that damned prophecy which caused them to get married, I kinda wished they dug a bit deeper. I can't help but compare it to the fortune telling in my husband in law. In MHIL there was part at the end that showed the fortune teller was right about the couple.
2nd - I wish to have seen Rut chase Petch when he realized that he liked her not like how they rushed it from him realizing he liked her then bam they're together.
3rd - I kinda wished that Lan would have had a deeper reason to hate Mook. It could have been that when they were younger he realized he liked her but she left without a word. The way his character was written was so childish in his treatment of Mook I have no words to describe the foolishness of it.
4th - I wish the sister would have suffered more than how she did. She does not deserve that loving family that she has.
5th - this is a drama we all know eventually theybwpuld end up together but because they rushed to end this we didn't have a chance to see Lan suffer and grovel to get Mook back.
Lastly, don't get me started with Nuch she does not deserve that open ending.

If they decided to shorten the drama they could have edited earlier episodes so that the ending would not have felt too rushed.

I like the osts on this drama. I listen to it and added it on my playlist.

As for the rewatch value I would think twice.
Rather than asking the team of this drama for a 2nd season I would rather they rerelease this drama with the same cast and a more packed version.

Honestly thought of scoring higher than what I scored but that ending is just too disappointing.

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Not Just Another Fluffy Drama.

I have not read the novel but have read comments how close this one is to the novel and how the key points in the book was also added in the series. There is much more to the series than romance. It's a slice of life kinda drama that was shown perfectly here.

What I like:
- we have an imperfect ML. The MLs character is a very realistic one. We have a top student at a crossroad and is depressed. When he realized his wrong he tried to redeem himself to our FL.
- we have an FL whose smart and lively. Although she can be impulsive I like her personality. The way she was cold to our ML after being rejected was refreshing. Lol we got no stupid FL she loves herself and tries to protect her own heart.
- supportive family and friends. I hate conflicts and this one does not have an irritating mother or domineering parent and a friend whose against the relationship or any of one of the charcters.
- they are both mischievous and a bit narcissistic and I like it. It added color or flair to their relationship.

What I don't like
- the exes. I dislike them both. Lol. From how they were portrayed there's nothing to like at all. The MLs ex wants him back becaise our FL likes her and she feels confident she can. I like how our ML was man enough ti apologize to her and straightforwardly say to her face he never loved her. He thought they were compatible but he nwver loved her. That was throwing cold water to her face. I loved it.

The FLs ex is a douchebag. Blaming another girl for leaking a video. Seriously he's craving attention from our lovable FL. I like how the FL put him in his place and reminded him that he was an ex for a reason.
- that 2nd rejection. Seriously? After all that subtle flirting anf innuendo? Although I understand why. We have a boy who grew up as a golden boy who sorta became a nobody while chasing his dream and here he is faced with a girl who used to be average but turned out to be great. His ego is wounded he can't think clearly.

The acting was good and I mean good. I have seen Reba in other series and have seen much improvement in her acting. And Yang Yang, the scenes where he is confused or down I can't help but feel for him. Obviously this character Yu Tu has more depth than Xiao Nai in Love O2O but this man nailed the role. I like him more here.

Whoever said YY can't act kiss scenes well should watch this. Just saying. ?IMO of we get another news like one of Janice Wu and Zhang Yujian in these two I will not be surprised. But for now they are just an OTP.

The ost. I like and love Liu Yuning. Need I say more?
Definitely rewatching this.

I've spoiled myself with trailers of thw next coming episodea and I must say this one definitely is on my top 5 of cdramas of 2021.

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Too Fast Paced...

I have not read the book so I can't comapre one to the other. I was intrested since I just saw the trailer and like Ryan Ding sine I saw him in Just an Encore.

The movie is too fast paced that even if I would feel emotionally invested I lost the feeling way too fast too.

The ML and FL were roommates of some sort. She is staying at his home because of issues with her family. They are neoghbors and the ML is the friend of her brother. In the course of them livig toether they fall in love but because the ML had some issues wiyhbhis family too he disappears for 7 years.

Years later he comes back and try to win her back and almost didn't get her back. And when he does get her back fate hands them a death blow. They both suffered apart got back together only to suffer again What a load of crap!

I'd say this is a waste of the talent of the people here some I have seen in other works and know how they could deliver and another thing the osts are too good for the movie. So sad that this was poorly written.

Rewatch value is a 0 for me. No matter how much I like Ryan this does not work for me. It is not a wate of time and they made the ending a happy ending but in fact it's not.

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Travel through fragments of past to discover what was forgotten

The story starts when LBX's present life is falling apart. Her marriage to ZY fell through because he fell in love with their classmate TT who LBX considers her bestie. Desperate to win him back she did some crazy stuff but it didn't work out and by some stroke of fate, she gets to enter a parallel universe where she is back in senior high and gets a different perspective of her life back then.

My Opinion:
- ZWS is a wallflower in LBX real past he literally is in the background and fits much there that he goes unnoticed and a rare friend and man in her parallel world. No man would sacrifice that much for a girl IMO.
- In LBX real world she forgot her friends and wrapped herself around ZY. Her life is hin.
- The difference of ZY treatment of LBX in the real and parallel world is so obvious. I kind of think he really liked her but changed overtime. But I don't like him cheating with HTT.
- HTT is  such a fake friend. She cajoles LBX to pursue ZY but likes him too. She enjoys embarassing her and it's no wonder in the parallel world LBX her a hard tine.
- GG and YCY is almost the same in both worlds, go getters ready to chase their dreams and  except for the fact they are in a relationship in the other world.
-MZ the bad boy and good friend that should not fit the puzzle but is perfect to complete the gang.

I liked:
-No matter how she changed in the parallel world, the real world is the same.
- LBX journey to find about ZWS after she returned. Painful as it is.
- ZY got his karma. Lol.
- MZ is a friend we all want in our lives.

I didn't like:
- How could her brother live a nonchalant life after all that?
- I normally don't have issues with open endings but this one, this one, just made me shout out in frustration.

At the early part the strange man LBX met said her going to another world is a fragment of both her past and future and that the world she looks for behind her is in her past. Both statements are true and was well embodied in the show.

The actors are all great but I must say the main leads were perfectly aligned withbtheir characters that it overshadowed the others.

The osts are good. I really love the song Cold.

I might watch this again but I don't want to compare this to reset or someday or one day. These shows have their own strenghts and clealry defined difference from shining for one thing.

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Chill Pill

It's a story about an emperor and a princess of the warring state he just defeated.
This is funny and the story is not that deep.

Dan Li is a princess whose like not a princess and Qin Yu as imposing as he is has his flaws as a human being. The ML's brother and the FL's sister are more fitting to be the emperor and empress.

Su Mu is so cute, he's a warlock whose magic fails him at times and a true friend to Dan Li, I am not sure if he likes Dan Li but their friendship is cute. The maid Jia You and the doorman of Dan Li's alter ego is cute too.

I watched this because the FL and ML was a couple in the drama The Secret of Love and they had chemistry there it was just their scenes were short in that drama and it made it up here. I might watch the 2nd season too, hopefully it would be short and funny like this one.

This is literally a short series with about episodes less than 10 mins. each.
If you need a chill pill watch this. It has subs on WeTv and it looks like it would have a part 2 based on the ending...

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Revenge Drama with Fluff

What I like most is that the main leads have absolutely sweet moments pure fluff. But seriously the cousin who has a mental condition stole the scene.

The ML and FL have chemistry and I like how their story progressed. It was obvious from the start the ML is smitten with the FL but what I just don't understand is why she didn't tell him from the start that she became poor because of the aunt's schemes.

The father of the ML is an ass until the end I am so happy that the wife decided to leave and stay at the temple. He's a scumbag for killing the father of the FL's friend. I guess this one would have been a 10 for me if they did not separate at the last part.

Overall this is a good watch, I really like the cousin, saw her in So Wayree and you would hate her really. Lol.

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You Don't Know How to Love Your First Love

Many may find the drama adaptation as mundane or boring. However, I wish they continue watching.

It tells a story of a couple who broke up but is not over or has not moved on from each other. I like how the flashbacks explain how they met, fell in love, and broke up. I like the line Duan Rou said at episode 17 "its common that you don't know how to love the other in your first love" which is true that's why it's rare to end up with your first love in real life. The sweetness of their youthful love and the bitterness of breaking up because of circumstances uncontrollable

GX broke up with LC and when they met again it took another two years for her to find a reason, ahem, an excuse to reach out to LC. I think it was fair since she was the one who broke up with him.  When they were younger GX wanted to rely on him but can't. She needed a pillar and the person she wanted to lean on the most is not around it broke her and she broke him. That scene where LC is crying secretly while on break from training nearly broke me. LC wanted to be there for her but can't he loves her and he feels guilty about it. LDR is a scary relationship. It really breaks or makes the relationship stronger.

I like that it took a decade for them to get together again because they had a lot of growing up to do. They grew up individually and it made the relationship better. Even with all the crap they have to deal with their families they have friends that they can rely on. The line where GX said she would have been fine withbher life without LC struck a chord. It's true for a woman who has grown up and well. Why should she settle for mediocre when she can have a fairy tale of her own.

other couples:
HD and MXS typical HS relationship. it didn't end up well for HD but MXS has a husband in QF that loves her much more than HD ever did.

QM and DR now this is a couple I like two individualists. I ship this CP. This is a mature relationship that we all need in real life. You are you. I am who I am. No changes made but there's a lot of understanding each others lifestyle. This is the ideal realistic couple for me. Both have issues and divorced but have no hang ups with their exes. The son was like a cupid of sorts for them.

What I liked most is that it followed the novel. Including the epilogue.I wished they included the letter GX wrote for LC too.

The osts are perfect for the series. The lyrics fit the story.

Rewatch value: I have been rewatching while waiting for upcoming eps when I watched.. need I say more?

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Chemistry + Cute Xiao Bao

After completing this series, I have to say that if it wasn't for the leads chemistry and Xiao Bao's cuteness I might have dropped this.

Why?
- the ending was rushed. there's no depth regarding the issue about the accident that caused Xiao Bao's parents to die.
- QYY was supposed to be smart but why do I find her a bit gullible? I am not sure of this though, I guess for me her thought process is a bit odd.
- HQY is a bit too much close to Miles Wei's character in Perfect and Casual, but I found his acting to be on point when he showed signs of PTSD after the accident, When he realized he was the one driving. The unfocused eyes, ramblings, and such it's on point.
- the 2nd and 3rd pairings were a bit rushed, I think their back stories was not well established. NFY falling for LW where did that come from? And the 2nd pair, it started with a bet but I never saw the WG and RW connection. Am sorry for their shippers.

What I liked in this one all in all is the interaction between XB and QYY, they are cute. The love between QYY and HQY was well developed. It's just that I found too many loopholes that kinda bugged me.
The OST is okay. As for the rewatch value, I would definitely do so because of Xiao Bao.

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Definitely Must Watch

I just finished the series yesterday and I must say that it's really a comedic relief. Although, I don't agree with the FLs method of trying to get to know the MLs family and intention into marrying her I kind of understand that her personality is that she does not believe until she see or hears it herself. I'm not sure when they fell for each other exactly in the series but the series showed it was a gradual development.

I find it funny when they try to oust each other to the MLs mom and how it blew on the MLs face. The mom's reaction was understandable for me since the FLs family kind of guessed what she's doing and they know it will end up in a mess, it looked like her family prepared for the worst which is opposite of the MLs mom. I really love the acting and the character of Wat, the FLs bestie. I wish everyone would have that friend who supports and nags but still is with you all the way.

The chemistry between the FL and ML is off the charts that I can't help but smile at their antics and when they are already dating. The ending was a bit rushed for me, I wished I could have seen the downfall of the SFL, she's such a B****. And that boyfriend who turned out to be gay I wished there would have been a scene where he explained but it went to being caught then the acceptance, even if the FL already is in love with someone else I would have wished for a better closure.

The OST sang by the ML is cute and I find it catchy.

Overall, I would definitely rewatch this when I need to relieve my stress.

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Relatable for folks who have experience one sided love

Watching this drama I laughed and cried with Lou Zhi and her journey of love. I also love Bai Li's story despite being stupid in love at first.

This is a typical coming of age drama, where the drama focused on growing up, friendship, family and love.

I liked this version better than the 2019 version. Although the ending of the 2019 version is better, that wedding was a culmination of the hardships the couple encountered which was missed on this one, I hope they make a special episode with a wedding for our main leads.

It was painful to watch Sheng Huainan confront Lou Zhi about her feelings, I seriously cried buckets on episode 21 and 22 and realized that Sheng Huainan is a confused boy because everyone around them in college who was with them when they were in high school basically ruined Lou Zhi's reputation, he became so muddled so when he realized he's fallen in love Lou Zhi had to protect herself from the pain of being misunderstood and being ghosted. I hate the part he ghosted her. Seriously, after all that flirting you left the girl hanging...

Overall, I liked the drama and the OST encompassed what they went through, although, the ending was not same as the old version, I liked that it was realistic and open ended, like a do over for what they missed years ago. <3

Someone who has been or is currently experiencing unrequited love would definitely relate to the leads journey.

The acting is on point for all the characters on this version, I loved Bai Li and how she grew more mature. I seriously hated the ex girlfriend and her pathetic attempts to ruin Lou Zhi in the MLs eyes and build herself up which is just to selfish. I think it's karma for her to realize she like someone else but that someone else was in a coma after letting her know he gave her what he wished for. I just wished he found someone else and loved, it would be a nice lesson for her.

I would definitely rewatch this.

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