#Asian drama review

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I just remembered song kang goes to the military soon im not ready to be a military wife 😩

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Falling Into Your Smile (你微笑时很美) 

Finally back to writing reviews. I’ve watched many shows since the last time I wrote a review but I was just too lazy to take notes on the episodes and how I felt. I re-watched this show a whole month ago but didn’t get to write the review because I fell into a slump. I’m back though. This show is super popular because it has Xu Kai as the male lead, and honestly, I enjoyed this show a lot the first time I watched it. However, after rewatching the show I can say I still enjoyed the show, yet, I wouldn’t say it was super crazy good like how I felt watching Amidst a Snowstorm of Love and Love Me, Love My Voice, etc. The characters were fun to watch, the plot was all about e-sports (which I actually really enjoyed), but I felt like it was missing something to make the show better. 

My Rating: 7.5/10

Episodes: 31

Country: China

Genre: Romance with E-Sports

Aired: June 23rd, 2021- July 15th, 2021

Cast:

Xu Kai as Lu Si Cheng

Cheng Xiao as Tong Yao

Zhai Xiao Wen as Jiang Yang

Yao Chi as Lu Yue

Rachel Wang as Chen Jin Yang

Zhou Yi Ran as Ai Jia 

Sun Kai as Xiao Peng

Gao Han as Lao K

Xiao Kai Zhong as Lao Mao

Merxat as Yu Ming

Cui Shao Yang as Xiao Rui

Wang Yi Jun as Lee Kun Hyeok 

Synopsis:

All-male ZGDX e-sports team loses a player due to a hand injury. They need to choose a replacement for the team. 

Tong Yao is a popular female gamer who is known for her skill but also recklessness. She got into gaming through her ex-boyfriend who ended up abandoning her for the OPL world. The manager of ZGDX, Xiao Rui, messages Tong Yao an invite into recruiting her for the team. At first she is not welcomed by the team, especially Lu Si Cheng. However, as they continue to interact and live at the base, she forms a closer bond with the team and an even closer bond with Lu Si Cheng, the captain of ZGDX. 

This drama was adapted from the web novel “You’re Beautiful When You Smile” (你微笑时很美) by Qing Mei (青浼). 

Beware of Spoilers Moving Forward!!!!!!!!!

What Episode did the Main Couple Start Dating?

OMg. They literally take a whole third of the show just to establish the fact they are dating. They are officially together in Episode 21.

I don’t mind slow burns, and in this case it was fine because there is a lot of plot in this show in terms of gaming and the e-sports world. There is also just a lot of hesitation between the two, as her ex-boyfriend, Jiang Yang, was also an e-sports professional gamer and they lost contact because of it, and therefore, she originally didn’t want to have a relationship with anyone in the same field. She also hesitates as the fandom is highkey crazy and a lot of people were convinced they were already dating before, and were already shit-talking Tong Yao for “seducing” Si Cheng. 

Si Cheng asks Tong Yao very casually in episode 20 if she wants to try, and she asks “try what?” and he says, me. LOLOLOLOL I almost died here. In episode 21, she thinks he was joking, and was very indecisive on what to do but she almost confessed in a previous episode so I don’t know what she was hesitating for. She then accepts him later in this episode. 

Misunderstandings?

They have a misunderstanding in Episode 17 after Tong Yao gets into a fight at an event with another lady who was in charge of that event. She pushes the lady and that lady makes a whole video accusing Tong Yao of physically hurting her and it goes viral. Tong Yao gets banned for one game. During this time, Si Cheng isn’t talking to her and Tong Yao is butt- hurt about it. He explains later on in Episode 18. 

There’s also another time in Episode 26 where Si Cheng is acting cold and distant with Tong Yao after the harmful package incident with Tong Yao. He ignores her and acts cold with her for days. In Episode 27, Tong Yao asks Si Cheng if they’re breaking up because he’s been cold, however, he consoles her and tells her he’s just angry at himself that he can’t protect her. 

Love Triangles?

LOOOOOOOOOL This show is essentially a harem. Every captain from almost every team loves Tong Yao akjsndkfjsdfs. It was kinda funny. But jokes aside. There really isn’t a love triangle at all. 

Jiang Yang tries to get Tong Yao back, however, she was very set in stone that she wouldn’t take him back. She explains to Jiang Yang that the reason she doesn’t want to get back with him is because he never treated her as someone who could walk alongside him. 

Another funny character who was obsessed with Tong Yao was Kun from FNC, he was soooo funny. I laughed the whole time his character appeared on screen. He just felt like comedic relief tbh. 

Second Leads Romance

OMGGGG. Ai Jia and Jin Yang were so fun to watch honestly. Zhou Yi Ran. my love. My obsession. My fav c-drama actor. Akjsndfkjsnkdfs. Zhou Yi Ran playing Ai Jia was a delight to watch. The first time I watched him was in When I Fly Towards you and his character is so different in Falling Into Your Smile. Their romance was different, but honestly, very true. Jin Yang had no interest in the world of e-sports but she supported Ai Jia throughout it. She ended up buying his team too LOL. and she helped him reconnect with his mom again after she kicked him out for wanting to be a professional e-sports gamer. 

Falling Into Your Smile Ending

Falling Into Your Smile has a happy ending where they win at the finals thanks to Tong Yao. Then, we watch Ai Jia and Jin Yang get married and Tong Yao catches the bouquet. It was a typical sweet ending. 

Falling Into Your Smile Review- A Fun Romance between Gamers

I gave this show a 7.5/10. I enjoyed it thoroughly as it was a fun show to watch with e-sports, friendship, romance, conflicts, etc. If I’m being completely honest the reason why I can’t rate the show any higher is because I just felt the show was mediocre at best. I don’t know how to explain it. I was happy when the main leads got together, and honestly, some of the conflicts were fun to watch and I understood how they dealt with it. However, it was just a fun watch. I can't say that I was obsessed and eager to finish the show. I think the reason I couldn’t enjoy this show to the fullest was because Cheng Xiao’s acting in this show was mediocre at best. She kind of always had a poker face throughout the show aksjbfksds.

The e-sports plot was fun to watch and I did really enjoy that part of the show as this was my first time seeing a plot like this. The fandom being crazy for the guys were super real, the chronic injuries that professional e-sports gamers face was shown, the stigma of being a professional gamer was also explored. I really appreciated and enjoyed these arcs in the story. 

Falling Into Your Smile is a fun watch where you see pro-gamers explore the world of romance, team bonding, dealing with societal stigmas on gaming, etc. I did enjoy the show and it was a cute, fun watch and I didn’t regret the time I took to watch it. 

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Crash Landing on You Part 2 Unintended Myth: Skeleton Woman

We continue out Part 2 Deep Dive into Crash Landing on You and the Unintended Myth: Skeleton Woman with @allgirlsareprincesses

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Hiiii

This is kinda a long shot but does anyone have experience translating for Viki or any other foreign language television streaming service? I’m working on a project for a final and I would like to interview someone and ask about your experience! Thank you for your time

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Have you watched this?

Hi .

I wanted to ask you all have you watched this Chinese drama called The legend of zu mountain 2 or The legend of shushen,

If you have please let me know I want to ask something about it.

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Asian Drama Review: I Cannot Reach Out

~ Warning! Minor Spoilers! Japanese Drama Review: “I Cannot Reach You” 君には届かない。Kimi ni wa Todokanai [2023] ~ REVIEW I was over at my friend’s place for Christmas when I mentioned that a popular Japanese BL drama had recently been added to Netflix USA. So, we checked and discovered that “I Cannot Reach You” has eight episodes, each lasting only twenty minutes. We decided to binge-watch it after…

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Dorameiras on?!

tenho uma lista com MUITOS doramas. Os que eu já assisti possui uma avaliação de 0-10 e uma nota falando oq achei de cada um. Amanhã as 10:00h libero essa lista para as dorameiras como eu. BYE BYE XX

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Boy’s Love.👨🏽‍🤝‍👨🏻🤍

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Full House (2004)

Episodes: 16

Air Date: July 14, 2004 - September 2, 2004

Synopsis:

Han Ji Eun, an aspiring scriptwriter, lives in a house called "Full House", built by her late father. One day, her two best friends trick her into believing she has won a free vacation and sell her house while she's away. On the plane, she meets famous actor Lee Young Jae. Through comedic events, they get acquainted during her vacation, and when she returns, she discovers her house has been sold to him. Though they don't get along with each other (because of her messy tendencies, his bad temper, and his zealous cleanliness), they agree to live with each other. In the beginning, Ji Eun works as his maid in order to buy her house back. They alter their arrangement when Young Jae decides to win back the love of his life, Kang Hye Won. In a bid to make Hye Won jealous, the two protagonists enter into a contract marriage with a six-month term. Complications arise when the couple starts to fall for each other.

My rating: 6/10

My Review:

I did mostly enjoy this drama, it is a classic but I must admit that it isn't the greatest. I did find myself skipping through a lot of the "filler" in each episode. I find that tends to be a common element in older Kdramas.

The story is honestly very basic, very middle of the road. There is absolutely nothing spectacular or unique about it. It is your basic average girl meets a rich guy who ends up being an enemies-to-lovers story. Also, it honestly does get a bit annoying after more than halfway through when it's clear they both like each other but they're still fighting.

The acting is pretty good, especially considering these top stars were very young at the time. The OST is cute. The rewatch value is low, I mean I guess if you just want to rewatch it for nostalgia purposes but it's not interesting enough to watch more than once.

Overall, again it's not bad, but it's not great, it's just okay.

It is a classic in Korea though, so I guess you should at least check it out.

[anand-s-world]

My Journey To You, initial review.

It's a cinematic drama, high on action and good main plot of sectarian rivalry.

Entire drama is in dark mode ambience.

Even if you don't like ML and FL, villains in this drama are real heroes. There are more than half a dozen.

Some of the looks of characters are exotic than chinese.

ML is again looking pale compared to others. while FL looks mature than ML. She has worked up look, though it helps her character in drama.

Background score is good. overall it's seems good action drama in which typical romantic nonsense seems stuffed. recommended this one for VILLIANS !! if you are fan of bad, vicious, bloody, stuff.

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My Review of Chinese Drama Lighter and Princess

Lighter and Princess is a Chinese drama about two students Li Xun and Zhu Yun who meet in college and fall deeply in love. Li Xun is a genius programmer who is arrogant and cold. Zhu Yun is a naïve and intelligent student who has no clue about what to do with her life. Sparks fly between them when they meet and they constantly oppose each other’s plans. Li Xun wants to make a lot of money as soon as possible to carry out his goals and has no time to care about other people. Zhu Yun discovers in herself a passion and ability for programming because of Li Xun. He hides a sensitive heart behind his arrogant exterior and Zhu Yun is the only person able to get through this shell and affect him. Through their fighting and bickering they learn to appreciate one another and fall in love. Zhu Yun is determined to stay with Li Xun no matter what happens and they start a company together. Despite all the obstacles between them, and the problems they face over the years, they always find their way back to each other and work together to fulfill their dreams. Lighter and Princess has a happy ending and stars Chen Fei Yu as Li Xun and Zhang Jing Yi as Zhu Yun.

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I’m curious to know what was everyone’s first drama you’ve watched? Mine was love alarm

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You Are My Glory (你是我的荣耀)

I was looking for another fluffy, feel-good show like Love Me, Love My Voice and stumbled upon this greatness of a show. Similar to how I started Love Me, Love My Voice, I had no idea what You Are My Glory was about, however I recognized the male lead as the lead in Love O2O (which I'm sorry to say I still haven’t watched to date welp). Coming out of this show though, and I’m just stunned by how much this show has made me fall in love with love again. 

My Rating: 9.5/10

Episodes: 32

Country: China

Genre: Romance with a lot of Aerospace plot

Aired: July 26th, 2021 - August 16th, 2021

Cast: 

Yang Yang plays Yu Tu

Dilraba Dilmurat plays Qiao Jing Jing 

Synopsis:

You Are My Glory is a story about Yu Tu (played by Yang Yang) who is an aerospace engineer and his new budding romance with celebrity Qiao Jing Jing (played by Dilraba Dilmurat), 10 years after he rejects her. 

Qiao Jing Jing needs to save her endorsement with a mobile gaming company as footage was leaked of her horrible gameplay. Losing this endorsement could ruin her chances in getting a new role in a famous director’s movie, hence, she starts to practice to get better and vouches the mobile gaming company that she will participate in a live gaming competition to prove herself. 

During this time, Yu Tu accidentally sends out a game invite to Qiao Jing Jing, not knowing that it was her, and she reconnects with him through this mobile game. She then asks him to coach her how to play as she realizes that he is extremely good at the game. Thus, beginning a new chapter in their lives. 

This drama was adapted from the web novel “You’re My Glory” (你是我的荣耀) by Gu Man (顾漫). 

Beware of Spoilers Moving Forward!

What Episode did the Main Couple Start Dating?

Yu Tu and Qiao Jing Jing officially start dating in Episode 21. They also get married in episode 30 in a group wedding run by the aerospace industry.

Yu Tu actually rejects Qiao Jing Jing again in Episode 15, since he feels that he can’t be the best boyfriend for her since he decided to stay in the aerospace industry. However, after both of them dread about it for at least 3 episodes, he decides to attempt to woo her back. 

He asks her out in Episode 20, but she doesn’t give a definitive answer as she is afraid he will break her heart. However, in Episode 21 she finds out that he did fulfill her wish of getting a Penta Kill for her birthday and he came rushing to her at the karaoke bar high school reunion to keep attempting his luck. She accepts him then and thus begins their cutesy relationship. 

Misunderstandings?

There is a bit of misunderstanding between Episode 15 to Episode 18, as Qiao Jing Jing doesn’t understand why Yu Tu rejects her again. However, this time was needed for Yu Tu to  grow some balls LOL aka gain some confidence and pursue her. 

Why does Yu Tu reject Qiao Jing Jing both times?

Yu Tu rejects Qiao Jing Jing in highschool because he was very naive and felt like the girl he should date should be as intelligent as him with more future prospects. 

He rejects her again in the future because he feels that his job in the aerospace industry is not well paying, and he will always be busy and won’t have time to care and love her properly. 

Love Triangles?

There are no love triangles.

In the beginning of the show, they introduced us to Yu Tu’s ex-girlfriend, who is also a highschool classmate of both Yu Tu’s and Qiao Jing Jing. She has come back to try to win Yu Tu back, however, she was unsuccessful extremely early on and we never see her again. 

Qiao Jing Jing’s ex also shows up at her door one day, yet leaves when he sees Yu Tu. He tries his luck again after the mobile gaming competition, however, Qiao Jing Jing sticks her ground and tells him she’s not interested, in her own way of course. 

You Are My Glory Ending

You Are My Glory has a cute ending where there is a time skip 5 years after they got married to show us that Yu Tu successfully launches God Searcher and Qiao Jing Jing was there to support him and love him through that process. It’s just that feel good ending that we need. 

You are My Glory Review- Sweet, Pure, Supportive Love 

I give this crazy good show a 9.5/10. This show was a ball of sweetness, it was pure, supportive and mature. It fulfilled every checkbox that I look for in a romance. The main characters have the healthiest relationship once they get together, they talk about all their feelings, they understand each other, and stay supportive of each other in their busy life-styles. The premise of this show was fun with the one character being an aerospace engineer and the other one being a full-blown famous celebrity, however, their healthy attitudes and supportive nature made the show just a delight to watch. 

My review of this show lost 0.5 only because close to the end of the show they kept having so many time jumps, and also in the beginning of the show I felt Yang Yang’s acting felt a bit too stiff.

This show, all in all, was just a sweet, pure, supportive romance between two green flagged characters that starts with a rejection when they were in highschool and 10 years later it blooms into a full-blown cute relationship. 

This show is a must-watch for romance watchers who love supportive relationships with little misunderstandings, a lot of kissing, and a love story that transcends generic romance. 

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I just finished watching juvenile justice and Kim Hye-su’s acting is absolutely amazing. She carried the show because tbh I wasn’t really impressed with the story. They tell the story in a in pieces and I think it would’ve been better if they told the story straight. I will say if your going to check this out look up the trigger warnings before you do. The show is very dark.

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I’m backkkkk 🥰

not that anyone was looking for me 😂

I’m going to be posting a a lot of reviews and just thoughts to some BLs I’ve been watching lately.

I’m also thinking about doing like a rating list? I might also add some dramas and kpop. 💕💕💕💕

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Okay so I've seen many people on YouTube and some on other medias call this show toxic but some things aren't wrong... Here in this blog I'll be ranking my favorite version of this manga.

Korean ver~

I'm gonna start with the Korean one since it was the first one I saw two years ago; firstly it started out as a typical highschool drama slice of life and everything and you know there's the bullies or rather the rich brats of the school of Shinwah. My favorite was Gu Jun-pyo and before you judge listen... Despite him being toxic due to family trauma when he was a kid, you do not have the right to call him toxic or that you hate the character. If you dive deep to his backstory throughout the series you'll understand him to the depth just like you should!! Not judge him for what he did in the past but look forward to what's gonna become of him in the end, and just because he's a billionaires son doesn't give him the right to use authority and power to dominate others even with violence. All I'm saying is that despite what he goes through he will develop just like he's meant to because she helps him along the way and he acknowledges it, and as for my opinion on Ji- hoo he isn't so bad as a character he was okay.

Jun-pyo's characters development is remedy and I live for it everytime I will rewatch it but besides that in general the show was lacking in many ways, however I will not get into details about it any farther. And for the ranking this is third place for me just cause of the plot and it's lack of development still I feel like they could've had a wedding or a movie just like the japanese had.

Chinese ver~

This version was the third one I've seen and fell in love with, also like the rest of the versions this was much more intriguing when it came time to introduce the rich girl who was supposed to be engaged to Doming Si. Xiaozi was a much better character and unlike the japanese and the Korean version here she gave up right away and they avoided unnecessary dramatic events. Here Hua Za Lie was my cinnamon roll 😭 I mean I adored him more than the other versions too. I don't know why but he was much more soft here and felt of backing away when really needed to and not overstep his boundaries like in the Korean version mainly.

And for a fact that there a freaking wedding here is the bonus of why I like this and I place it second in my ranking and you'll see why.

Japanese ver~

For me this is top-notch, despite the fact that I've only seen it one time the songs are so addicting and the way each and every episode is portrayed is simply amazing yet given how short it is, so easy to go back at it and rewatch it. Firstly everything about this version is much better than the others mainly because spoiler alert** they get a baby by the end of the movie, and everytime Domyoji's grammer gets bad or whatever it's unreal to me like...how is he so dumb at times lol.

And have you seen the way she looks as a bride is like a princess unlike the anime version where she's wearing a school uniform....then again in both Korean ver and the anime she's wearing a freaking school uniform 😭😭 that made me so mad. Anyway I rank this the highest only because they have a baby at the end and aweee how I love it when my heart flutters everytime she tends to kick his ass over again no matter what version it is..Jjzjkzkskkzkkkskk 😇🥰

I have yet to see the Thai version and tell ya all about it, as for the anime it was okay...didn't like the artstyle much I preferred the live action ones... As for the meteor garden Taiwanese I don't know much about but I do know it too gangsta like for me and most of the subs aren't as accurate so I found it long and old and boring for nothing.