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Untypical Korean drama with strong FL
This is the most unusual Korean dramas out there. The FL is so non typical there is nothing you can predict. She is cut throat, ruthless and strong. Our ML is a goodness filled sunshine boy. So their personalities clash for hilarious moments.There is a major spoiler at episode 4-5. So if you thinking of dropping wait till 5 episodes I promise that twist is worth it! This story requires amazing acting which they pulled off with such ease that I am surprised really. Chemistry is bomb. I already know from All of us are dead drama that ML acts well, but FL is totally at par if not better!
Lastly this drama has a great rewatch value too. The pace is fast and there is a lot of punch packed. I recommends !!
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Legit best enemies to lovers ever <3
Now I am coming from a long history of K or c dramas. Seen 100s of them. This one is so so special, honestly I had 0 expectations, I saw some good comments here and just jumped in. I actually ended up binging it.The storyline is so fresh, set in a beautiful farm in countryside. A spoiled rich girl Paeng, recently orphaned moves there, falling for the owners son Athith who is initially like a warm sun to her in cold winter. She is 15 and obsessive for him, wrongs him and harasses him in the process. So ML has a legit reason to hate her. One great thing in this drama side character farmers of the farm are hilarious, and the maids and such, I usually skip those scenes in other dramas, but not here! It is well woven into the story and fun.
The character of ML and how Mark plays him is probably the most beautiful I have seen in forever, I could not fault with his acting in a single scene, his eyes, body language and soulful smile just weave magic. In scenes where he is in love he lights up like a chirstmas tree and his eyes twinkle like a 5 year old. He really is like actual sunshine.
FL obsessive phase is until episode 5, then she begins a character redemption. When she comes back, Athith punishes her rightfully so, to see his warm personality turn so cold is also fun to watch. Until episode 9 we clearly see that he begins to realize she has changed for good. The story is never rushed, both ML and FL progress wonderfully in their character. FL acting skills are great as well, they have a great chemistry together. The second FL is really beautiful, I could not take my eyes off her, she plays a really gentle character well. For the first time I could not tell in the initial episodes if 2nd FL was really interested in ML lol.
Overall a wonderful drama, its unique story gave many rich interactions. I skipped very few times. Last comment - it is indeed lakorn, so you have the hands thrown and typical snake elements to it, haha. Come in for the ride, just enjoy, rest your brain from judging all the time. Its about time sis.
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Strong leads, personality antis, warming up to love
Ah I can speak all day about this drama. First of all, a strong FL who is not brainless are hard to come by in the wild land of chinese dramas. While this is a contract marriage drama, it is yet different from any other ones. The story is sound, the casting of leads is solid, its like they were born for this role, their chemistry is flawless. Many times a woman is written as 'bold' in dramas but dresses timid-cute, breaks character due to poor story writing, but not the case here. FL Cecilia or Su Jin in the drama is a well written character, and she took upon herself to portray it so well. Say what you will, a real drama is carried by the FL not the ML. There are many beautiful locations, and whenever Su Jin came on screen, it is impossible to look else where, she is stunning and all her outfits were a feast to the eyes.The music of the drama is surprisingly good, I found myself searching for the songs on yt. Which is a rare thing for me. The production quality was certainly of higher standard.
Btw I was not a fan of the 2nd couple trope, so that is the only space the drama messed up, but I usually skipped those scenes, you wont be confused even after skipping, as their story is mostly independent. So I can understand why others will rate drama lower due to 2nd couple lol. That does explain the low rating.
Overall, great drama dont miss! I will rewatch for the slow burn of romance blossoming and Cecilia Boey (FL) 's stunning outfits, and such a once in a blue drama moon jaw dropping chemistry of the leads. The are just so in tempo with each other.
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A FL who throws water on the ahjhumma
We have had enough of dramas where the FL gets water thrown at by elders in a cafe, in this drama it is the exact opposite lol. Finally we see a strong FL, she answers back, she slaps the villian girl, she aint afraid of shit. ML is CEO, so there is that, he is supportive, altho he tries to be her saviour he realizes she dont need no knight, which is hilarious. The chemistry is there.I had a feeling - whole series feels like an anime with human added, thin bodied ML like some japanese shouju, round faced beady eyes FL, cause of the pace, expressive acting and effects.
If you are looking for something short without any character getting on your nerves, watch it.
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