I’m lastly rising from the caves of darkness to carry you this very enjoyable overview. Just a bit heads up, I could be a little bit excessive with the fangirling as a result of I might need fallen to your lead actor over right here. one other factor is I’m an enormous fan of the model he’s sporting on this drama too and I’m additionally a little bit of a sneakerhead so apologies prematurely.
Anyhow. Whats up! So, I’ve been eyeing this drama for a 12 months now and I used to be a little bit hesitant to observe as a result of I do know in my coronary heart that I’d not be capable of cease and I used to be proper. A bit of backstory, I got here throughout a fanmade video of this drama, a compilation of their candy moments and kissing scenes and stuff so, I noticed that and 4 different extra after which utterly forgot about it for just a few months then lo and behold right here we’re penning this overview after I made a decision to observe it at 3 within the morning. Thoughts you, this drama has 41 freaking episodes and the way I used to be in a position to end that in 30 hours continues to be a miracle for me, to be trustworthy.
I observed his outfits and it was purely from the model, PUMA and I’m not affiliated with them or what however I do personal just a few pairs of sneakers and a few attire and I actually am an enormous fan of the model so it actually was no query that I’d watch it and I actually am telling you, he actually appears good in these garments.
Solid: Li Xian as Han Shangyan / Gun, Yang Zi as Tong Nian, Hu Yitian as Wu Bai / DT. Properly I believed that this was the primary time I noticed Li Xian however apparently, I’m unsuitable (LOL) he was within the film model of Love 020 and he performed the lead’s greatest pal apparently (I nonetheless choose the drama however figuring out that he’s within the film makes me hate it much less and nicely Angelababy too.) I can’t actually evaluate the appearing as a result of he’s not within the film as a lot as he’s in each freaking episode of this drama and I’d say that for a Rom-Com, his efficiency was wonderful. He was undoubtedly humorous and as for the Romance, oh he undoubtedly has it. The best way he delivers a few of these tacky traces actually bought me. [OFF TOPIC: He kinda looks like the son Tony Ahn (H.O.T.) and Wooyoung (2PM) with like little hints of Park Seo Joon,] Yang Zi, however, I truthfully haven’t seen. I brushed by way of her lengthy listing of dramas and films however I genuinely haven’t seen one. She was undoubtedly humorous however I personally not likely into the “aegyo” sort however she was cool and did bot overdo the entire cutesy factor however the child speak did hassle me a little bit, nonetheless, I really like her chemistry with every of the characters and with Li Xian after all. I additionally noticed some behind the scenes clips they usually look lie they’re having enjoyable so I’m a cheerful camper :). Hu Yitian however, I’m very accustomed to; his efficiency in A Love So Stunning was all the things in comparison with this one nonetheless his function right here is considerably essential (?, I suppose) however it was simply I noticed only a few of him however each time he exhibits up, he is aware of the precise phrases to say I simply wished I noticed extra of him and possibly a little bit trace about his love life too.
I’m not together with the entire solid as a result of everyone knows that might be very complicated and it will take up half of the phrase depend of this publish.
Story: It began with love at first sight which, for my part, may be very uncommon to be reciprocated again however sure, it began with love at first sight. Han or Gun is a legendary esports participant that ultimately established his personal membership, Ok&Ok. He’s this chilly, boastful and darkish man who all people is afraid of as a result of he provides off this devilish aura plus he doesn’t actually present curiosity in ladies or man, simply work. Tong Nian however is a well-liked on-line singer that’s cheerful, approachable and all people loves her, mainly. She would possibly look a little bit extraordinary however she develops applications and would degree up with Han’s data and IQ. The 2 cross paths when Han goes to Tong Nian’s cousin’s Web Cafe and she or he simply fell for him, onerous when she noticed his face (I MEAN WHO WOULDN’T) and she or he didn’t maintain again and did each trick up her sleeve to get his WeChat ID [We Chat is a messaging app like WhatsApp but this one is exclusive to China. We actually use this for work but I mean he’s free to add me too. lol] and their sophisticated love story begins there. I received’t be going into Han’s background as a result of will probably be utterly lined within the drama.
The story for me was okay, I feel the main focus actually was extra on Han’s story since they did have a LOT of flashback scenes they usually lined a lot of the questions or the reason why Han remodeled to this darkish, darkish man. The stream for me was okay too, it had your regular household issues and forbidden love theme occurring however it had numerous friendship and forgiveness too. It did have some facet tales however surprisingly as you undergo the episodes, they only attempt to sneak in some however primarily revolve on the leads.
Pairings: [SPOILER ALERT]
Han Shangyan / Gun & Tong Nian (Li Xian & Yang Zi) – I promise to not overdo this however the chemistry works for me. It’s simply the precise stability of colours I suppose as a result of he might be so darkish and she or he provides shade to his life. She additionally will get extra mature, understanding and learns find out how to be harder so I feel it’s simply the precise stability. I bear in mind the scene the place she was drunk the primary time and she or he stored on hugging him and he simply put all his guards down and caressed her hair made me understand that he too fell onerous for Tong Nian. Let me add that f**king costly bracelet that he simply gave to her. I additionally noticed a clip about considered one of their kisses being not within the script. I feel it was one within the resort when she was in opposition to the wall and I kinda knew beforehand since I noticed it like months in the past and it nonetheless provides me the butterflies. [ UPDATE : I’ve been rewatching and I noticed this thing that LiXian does, he likes to tap her nose or something and it gets me every single time. It’s a little gesture but it’s super sweet.]
Mi Xiaofei / Xiao Mi & Solar Yaya (Li Hongqi & Jiang Peiyao) – This fan/idol couple is each fangirl’s dream, I can attest to that since I’ve been one for 13 years and when these two lastly got here collectively I used to be tremendous glad and I felt like she represented all of the fangirls of the world when her idol fell in love along with her. It’s humorous how she additionally helped him perceive that being a fan isn’t simply idolizing however you actually do help and love your idols unconditionally.
Workforce Ok&Ok and Han (Grunt, Demo, One and 97) – This beautiful bunch of boys is so lovable collectively they usually actually give out that little brother vibe however Han treats them as his youngsters they usually know the way a lot their boss loves them and I feel of their hearts, regardless of how a lot they hate him for being so imply to start with, they see that he’s isn’t so imply as soon as they understood the place he’s coming from.
Workforce Solo (Solo, Appledog, Xiao Mi, All, Gun) – This group actually is what it’s all about, all of them began from the underside they usually labored their approach up however sadly, sh*t occurs they usually go their separate methods however I love how they actually tried to rebuild their friendship all through the sequence and the way they should type out their variations being adults.
Wu Bai/DT & Ai Qing / Appledog (Hu Yitian & Wang Zhen’er) – This pairing is hidden as a forbidden treasure. They’re not mainly a pair however you get hints by way of the sequence and everyone knows he has the hots for her and she or he does too. The IST (Invisible Sexual Tention) on this one tho, very intense they’ve these appears at one another meaning one thing extra and omg I want they might have a season 2 only for these two. I need one thing to occur to them.
My ideas: Palms down, a re-watch for me. – earlier than I proceed I felt like I would like to elucidate why you see extra of those CDramas in comparison with KDramas. I feel this quarantine is taking a toll on all people’s psychological well being and I’m not an exception and I felt like watching lighter dramas would possibly assist, in my case. I do have nervousness and I’m undecided if I’ve melancholy as nicely and also you guys know the way Kdramas are heavy on the DRAMA half like they actually do dwell as much as the drama half and I’d need much less of the crying, for now. Plus, seeing different dramas actually did widen my expectations on what to anticipate and the way completely different cultures deal with your regular subjects like household, so yeah. briefly, much less drama. 
– It was enjoyable and I actually didn’t thoughts the 41 episodes (I skipped a lot of the boring components, tbh) as a result of I bought to see extra of Han and his lovable smile. In addition they didn’t draw back from the flashbacks which in my case, once more is an effective factor. Nevertheless, there have been a ton of characters and it will get a little bit complicated as you go alongside however except for that, I’m not complaining. I’m rewatching some clips particularly the candy ones and I nonetheless get giddy.
I additionally talked about that Li Xian was sporting PUMA and that actually did it for me as a result of I’m in love with that model plus I LOVE a person in black, I don’t know why however it provides them a mysterious vibe and I simply assume it’s sizzling.
I hope I didn’t bore you with all my ramblings however for those who’ve seen this drama, let me know what you assume. For those who haven’t seen it, do give it a go and let me know what are your favorite components. Blissful Watching ^^v
