Para mí lo mejor son los cuátro últimos capítulos, donde podemos comenzar a ver "the beautiful love" del título. Hasta entonces la historia consiste en una loca a la que no le importa que le humillen constantemente y un tío manipulador que se resiste a que dejen de hacerle caso. Ah, y un buen tío, adorable, que no se merece enamorarse de quien se enamora.
Probablemente lo más interesante (y tierno) es el desarrollo de la pareja secundaria. Me gustaron mucho los dos.
Una historia que no está mal si eres capaz de soportar a una chica atontada por el amor y a un chico frío y calculador que, como en muchas otras historias, acaba enamorado de la chica, quien sabe si por amor o por aburrimiento.
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its so beautiful ;-;
This is my hands down favorite drama EVER. I have watched it like 100 times and i always cry and laugh and smile with it. So this review might be biased BUT LISTEN TO ME. You need to give it a try. It is cheesy, very very very cheesy. Like pizza with quadruple cheese and then cheese lavored cheescake on top!! The acting is okay but thats not really important. What is important is that this drama makes you feel like you are in the story, that you are the main character. Shen Yue makes her character so relateable that I fell in love with her too. Not only that but its so wholesome and sometimes you get angry but you love everyone, even the mean characters. Its peak puppy love, if youre into cute annd funny and just overall really heartwarming and want to have a good cry with my BFF Chen Xiaoxi then I really really recommend this one!Questa recensione ti è stata utile?
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Story: I watched this show after craving another similar to Playful Kiss, and I can't say it disappointed, in fact, this is the only show I have rewatched, and I continue to watch it to this day. The novel that this is based on is also amazing so the story of this show is definitely my favourite. I would definitely recommend it to people who are looking for a light-hearted show that pays off and makes the 24 episodes worth it. SPOILER: I just also need to add that this is one of the only shows in which I find the breakup period justifiable, and his confession scene is what attracts me to rewatching this show over and over again. The only thing that bothered me was that Wu Bosong likes Chen Xiaoxi more than he does in the novel and aims to sow discourse between the 2 main leads like every other second lead, making second lead syndrome HURT, but that's the only major issueActing: If you have doubts about this show I would warn the characters can become a tad annoying but the acting of these characters is amazing. Comparing the novel characters to the dramas shows very little to no faults in the acting
Music: 10/10 music, the intro is perfect and sets the tone for the show perfectly
Rewatch Value: As mentioned I have seen this show over and over again, and I usually hate rewatching shows but I never tire of this one
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As the summary suggest it is based of the novel of the same name and since I happen to have a lot of free time I read the novel as well. So few words for novel it is actually really good and I loved it. After reading the novel I don't think the show is pure adaptation of the novel. The novel is mostly based on after breakup and reconciliation while 18 episode of the drama is only their youth with stupid plot like exam and classes. There were too many fillers with story that had nothing to do with novel. All in all I felt like the end result for the drama was same repeated story of many Chinese youth drama with focus on college entrance, stupid love lines, friendship and daily life of teenager. I felt like for this love story that was not really needed.
Enough of hate now let's talk about things I actually liked I think the acting was pretty good and there were some funny and romantic moments between the leads that I really enjoyed. Though in the novel second ML was there briefly I actually really liked him in the drama addition. I do think if this was based on only ML's youth it is not a bad drama. In conclusion I think a second season would have been good focusing on the story mainly in the novel as that story is unique on it's own way while the drama is like any other Chinese youth drama.
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cute, youthful
yaaa, this is the first c-drama i watched and men, i love the transition and the growth of the characters. also the time transition, and oh, about the phones. It's really cute. y'll should watch this for those new c-drama fans. the songs are also great ang it got me the LSS. everything about this drama is cute. i just felt bad for the second male lead ;( vote na vote kase ako sa kaniya. But anyway, i learned that u can't really teach the heart. Looking for likey-like series na naman si ako hohohoho. everytime i watch this, may naaalala ko na masakit HAHAHAHHAHHAHAHAHQuesta recensione ti è stata utile?
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My thoughts on this drama? That cartoon of that dude shrugging saying “…I guess?”It was obvious it was a Chinese take on “Itazura na Kiss” but it’s not easy to replicate such a masterpiece.
There were many things I weren’t a fan of. Xiao Xi’s behaviour at the beginning of the show was very unsettling, from her stalker-ish behaviour and not respecting somebody’s wishes when they turn you down. She also came up with the dumbest lies and did such stupid things to try and win his affection. I understand she was young and naive, we all do dumb stuff at 16. But still, I’d expect that behaviour from a 13 year old, not a 16 year old one.
Meanwhile Jiang Chen’s side of the story and how he fell for her is revealed right at the end of the show. Apparently he loved her shortly (I’m guessing a few months?) after she confessed when they were sweeping leaves. But like, his behaviour towards her is cold & harsh 90% of the time??!! Yeah sure, that’s his ‘personality’ to be closed off and such. But it’s the words that get to me in particular.
E.g. (spoiler!!!!)
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[After she is in tears after what happened at the play, crying her eyes out on the stage, all because he was jealous he tells her “you were so embarrassing today” like DUDE. HOW can you SAY that?? You know you are this girl’s entire world, and how important your words mean to her. Knowing this, you deliberately made her feel worse about herself because you were jealous. (and btw he never apologises for that)]
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Like, I just hate that he strings her along this whole time. He gets mad whenever she is around Wu Bo Song (who treats her so well) even though she could be his in the blink of an eye if he just DID SOMETHING ABOUT IT! Here’s a pic of how Xiao Xi would surely be feeling:
[You don't want me to be with you;
You don't want me to be with someone else.
How miserable do I have to be before you're happy?]
I wanted to weep for Wu Bo Song honestly. Because he has always been there for her.
I also never felt any chemistry whatsoever between the secondary couple (Lu Yang - the nerd and Jingjing - the tomboy). It felt like the writers just put them together for convenience. Their relationship never made sense to me.
But getting back to the main couple, I still found it weird when they finally got together. Like, it just…happened?
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[They were in university and he called her his girlfriend and … that was that? Guess they’re dating?? It took what, 17 episodes for this and this is what we’ve been waiting for? The writers could have at LEAST let him confess to her.]
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There was something good that came out of all those time-skips though!! They both finally got better haircuts!!!! What an improvement omg. That bowl cut on Xiao Xi drove me nuts. She is SO pretty but that hair was weighing her down so much. I understand they needed to have different hair to show all the time-skips but couldn’t they have given her literally any other hairstyle??? His hair also got an uplift, nice.
Anyway, on the whole, it was a VERY long slowburn. The last episode was cute at least?
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The second half of the show, is a little more angsty. The last few episodes really pack a punch of emotion and story telling. I loved how convincing it was that the characters were really older.
Xiaoxi – Female lead
Xiaoxi is the standard ditsy but there’s something about her that is likeable and funny compared to a lot of Chinese heroines that are whiny and immature.
I like that she is fearless when it comes to standing up for her friends.
Xiaoxi is obsessed with Jiang Chen and he mainly holds her at arm’s length but does throw her a few bones here and there that make her giddy with happiness.
But the relationship is kind of sarcastic too so it’s fun.
I liked seeing Xiaoxi grow up.
“I’m not a young girl anymore so I don’t want to show my excessive passion to such a cold person.”
JiaoXing
“You’re my buddy indeed. You never drop away at critical moments.”
I liked Jiaoxing for being beautiful, smart and fierce. We need at least one main female lead to be smart!
Jiaoxing: Make a phone call
Lu Yang: What?
Jiaoxing: Call.
Lu Yang: To whom?
Jiaoxing: Jiang Chen or Wu Bosong. Call them to see her.
Jiang Chen
To start with, Jiang Chen is not too stiff – which I appreciate. He can smile and act like a normal student. He also has a hilarious WTF facial expression when something weird happens which is often. He also happily cares for Xiaoxi and thinks she’s adorable. They are part of the same circle of friends which kind of makes her obsession of him a bit strange.
His relationship with his brother is super cute. His brother is tiny and Jiang Chen treats him just like a peer. His honest conversations about Xiaoxi in the form of dog analogies cracked me up. He is quite petty when it comes to sharing Xiaoxi’s affection with anyone else. Despite his indifference he’s possessive of her.
“Watch the car.” - [pulls on Xiaoxi away from Wu Bosong]
“Where is the car?”
I suppose he likes her attention but he doesn’t know how to handle her and he takes it for granted. The first time that Xiaoxi ignores him he’s so surprised he calls out after her.
He definitely does things just to annoy her but then there are also times that he is genuinely concerned about her and wants to make her feel better. Just when you think they are moments of slight consideration, there comes a situation where there is no reason that Jiang Chen should do something and he does it. I loved how the show demonstrated for us Jiang Chen’s instincts to bring about Xiaoxi’s happiness. It’s also fun to see how affected Jiang Chen is when it comes to Xiaoxi the way his eyes widen when he realises how he’s reacting.
“You won’t go? For Xiaoxi?”
“I want to be a doctor, and also be with her.”
Romance
“Will you write in my graduation album?”
“No.”
“Why not?”
“Only people apart from each other do that.”
I find it a really interesting dynamic the way Xiaoxi idolises Jiang Chen but is also so comfortable with hanging out with him.
I like that while there are plenty of times that Xiaoxi is sneakily spying on Jiang Chen there are plenty of times when he’s doing it too.
Xiaoxi isn’t afraid to show her ugly side to Jiang Chen as well.
As the story moves along you can see Jiang Chen gets a few surprises when Xiaoxi has moments of not really caring about him. Those moments are GREAT fun.
“Then does the smell of anti-mosquito water and essential balm turn you on?”
Jiang Chen very rarely smiles with his teeth but when he does he’s smiling at Xiaoxi. He also never raises his voice unless it’s shouting her name.
“Everyone thinks that Chen Xiaoxi loves me more.”
One of my favourite lines.
Swimmer Guy
“Xiaoxi, can you see me? I’m always here.”
Sorry, this actor was not handsome enough for me.
“But, as you know, I will be extremely insecure when I see him.”
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The story isn't something fresh or new, talks about a looong friendship that turns into something more into a 12 year timelapse.
I've really appreciated it because doesn't tend to fall into boring long and unappropriated scenes like many other Chinese dramas, everything super smooth and easy-going.
I absolutely loved the second lead, also the main couple made wonderful work!
More than a drama, I can consider it more as a long journey with the cast into their life as teenagers till adults!
Absolutely worth the time spent by watching it!
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Long and slow
This was not a 'non-stop watching' drama. I even stopped once, for a week, before continuing.What I liked
-- The male lead character
-- The acting was very good by most of the cast
-- The second female lead and the second couple love story
What I didn't like
-- Too long and slow. It could have been a 16-ep drama by skipping unnecessary side stories.
-- The female lead character, indecisive, whining instead of studying, etc
-- The silly breakup. By this time I was already tired of watching.
-- The lack of communication between the main couple
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Mesmo ocupando uma das posições mais baixas no ranking do colégio, Xiaoxi é otimista, ativa e dedicada, principalmente quando diz respeito à se aproximar de Jiang Chen. Fora isso, ela também é uma desenhista muito talentosa, e sempre vemos os seus rascunhos aqui e ali durante a trama. Um tanto desastrada e distraída em alguns momentos, o que me levou a sinceramente identificar-me com ela em vários momentos, mesmo quando sua insistência com o rapaz ficava irritante. Nesse paralelo, Jiang Chen é um daqueles personagens que duvidamos, à princípio, que possamos vir a gostar, mas ele acaba cativando o expectador de forma tão sutil que, se bobear, mesmo com eventuais evasões às tentativas de Xiaxi, eu posso ter me encantado por ele mais do que ela. Após ter perdido o pai quando criança e estar morando sozinho há um bom tempo desde que a mãe e o irmão caçula foram morar em outra cidade e mantém um contato bem vago, ele se acostumou a ser reservado e sua frieza por vezes não é de todo intencional, mas muito mais o reflexo da própria distância que ele tinha com o pai e continua tendo com a mãe, e é ao dar, pouco a pouco, aberturas para a amiga que ele conseguirá se abrir para si próprio também ao longo do drama.
Depois dos protagonistas, temos também o elenco de amigos que faz o drama ser ainda mais incrível e envolvente! Começando por aquele que rodeia o casal principal e que muito corre risco de cair na tão conhecida friendzone, Wu Bosong. Nadador já sete vezes premiado, ele é recém-chegado ao colégio mas logo de cara se depara com Xiaoxi e a simpatia pela garota logo vira algo mais. Sempre fazendo de tudo por ela, mesmo até o que ela não pede, Wu Bosong está sempre ao lado de Xiaoxi quando ela precisa e mesmo tendo problemas em casa e com o esporte que pratica, nunca deixa de colocar um sorriso no rosto, animar aqueles que ama e enfrentar de cabeça erguida tudo que lhe surge. Foi certamente um dos personagens que mais me cativaram no drama, pela simpatia e humildade de sempre, e que inclusive nos momentos que parecia estar prestes a enfrentar Jiang Chen por Xiaoxi, nunca deixou a amizade do grupo ser abalada por conta disso.
Após ele, segue-se o segundo casal da trama, composto pela melhor amiga de Xiaoxi, Lin Jingxiao e Lu Yang. Certamente a dupla mais distinta do drama, por ela ser também aluna modelo, forte e determinada, e ele um tanto frágil por ter problema de coração, geek e às vezes tão bobo e desastrado como Xiaoxi, mas que mesmo com as diferenças fazem um casal lindo. Lu Yang se apaixonou à primeira vista pela moça ainda entre os dois primeiros episódios e desde então almeja declarar-se para ela, que por outro lado, só tem olhos para o professor/médico do colégio. Diferente do romance principal, o amor deles acontece um tanto antes, mas isso não significa que demore menos, principalmente devido eventuais imprevistos que acontecem no terceiro ano escolar. Foi um casal pelo o qual torci muito e é lindo de ver os pequenos detalhes de amor rodeando-os. Jingxiao também foi uma das minhas personagens preferidas do drama, sempre apoiando e ajudando os amigos sem medir esforços, além de ser uma figura feminina de muita determinação e nenhum tipo de frescura, sendo sempre tão direta e durona quando necessário.
Esse foi, de longe, um dos dramas mais divertidos e apaixonantes que já vi. A história começa sem grandes pretensões, mas vai se desenvolvendo por entre um e outro temas mais profundos até o expectador se ver completamente imerso nessa turma. Eu ri alto em alguns momentos, emocionei-me em outros, e suspirei em outros tantos. Ressalto também que diferente do que a sinopse possa soar ali em cima, esse não é mais um daqueles dramas em que, por estar apaixonada, a garota se submete à tudo pelo rapaz. Xiaoxi até tem seus momentos de insistir de maneira irritante, mas também sabe se afastar e se dar o valor quando Jiang Chen não coopera, e é quando ele próprio tem de aprender a reconhecer a amiga que ela é e o que pode ou não sentir por ela, para então dar seu próprio passo até à moça também. Então nada de apenas um agir na relação, mas sim os dois, cada um a seu modo e tempo, e foi mais uma das coisas que me fez amar a história.
Assim, com o passar dos episódios, vemos o grupo de amigos crescer, não apenas em questões amorosas, mas profissionalmente e mesmo com relação à família, e é lindo ver esse processo. Desde a aprender a lidar com os próprios sentimentos à conviver com outras pessoas, bem como saber reconhecer e valorizar as coisas boas da vida e aqueles que os amam, é todo um crescimento que se segue muito palpável e o qual não vemos os episódios passarem de tão envolvidos que estamos na história. Um drama muito gostoso de ver e até hoje, já meses depois de eu ter visto, ainda me deixa saudades dos personagens e vira e mexe eu volto para rever. ??
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A Show That Can Melt Anyone's Heart
Story: It might not seem incredibly complex at first glance, but boy does it blow you away. The one sentence summary I can give is that a girl really likes a guy and is not afraid to show it, slowly winning his love in the process. One thing about a lot of dramas is that you might have one plot line that you care about and others fade to the background, but they use the 23 episodes perfectly, every story is important and beautifully told. First, of course, there's the story of Jiang Chen and Chen Xiaoxi. The slow unfolding of emotions and then the adult part where we see a switch of dynamics is fascinating to watch. Especially their own struggles with their future. Chen Xiaoxi's plot and struggle to get into school versus Jiang Chen's choice to go against his mother's choices and choose Chen Xiaoxi was just so beautiful to see. Accompanying that plot line is the equally beautiful plot line of Lu Yang gaining confidence and struggling with his heart disease as Li Jingxiao slowly falls for him is perfect. Finally, there's Wu Bosong's story and his struggle with loving Chen Xiaoxi and swimming. His plot with his father feels extremely relatable and it creates a weight to his choices that make his continued love for Chen Xiaoxi so much more valuable. I can also understand the comparisons to Itazura Na Kiss, but it is incredibly different in reality. The main difference is about emphasis. Itazura Na Kiss is a rom com about a young girl desperately trying to win a guys heart. It's surface level and stops at that, but A Love So Beautiful is not about a girl trying to win a guys heart, despite the description. It's about a girl and her 4 friends growing up and learning about themselves. The romance, although the most important part, is not all there is to it.Character/Acting: This is where the show truly shines. This is not a plot driven show, despite how well it tells its story. It is entirely character driven. First, there's Shen Yue as Chen Xiaoxi. Chen Xiaoxi is wonderfully written protagonist. She's loyal, compassionate, bubbly, a little annoying at first, but boy does she win you over quickly. Her heart is massive and her love for the people around her is what makes her a fantastic character to watch. Shen Yue's acting is spot on in that she has an almost childlike quality that's perfect for Chen Xiaoxi. She feels like a little kid in love and you just really start to root for her to win and gain his heart. When she's sad, it also heartbreaking, but her best moments come from her relationship with others. Next, is Hu Yi Tian as Jiang Chen. Man, when I say I love this man I do. He is definitely my favorite Chinese actor ever. HE IS SO HOT. Literally, perfect looking. Pardon my forwardness. Although he's playing an inherently cold character, he still feels warm and I think that's what makes him so good. His mannerisms and moments of vulnerability contrasted with his lack of emotions makes him an awesome male lead. Plus, we love a sassy king. He always has the best one liners and definitely he had the best joke of the whole series which is the Abnormal Psychology joke. That scene with Wu Bosong where he breaks down at the end is some of the best acting I've seen in a drama. He just seems so lost and him pleading with her is both heartbreaking and beautiful to watch. I mean, I could just go on and on about Hu Yi Tian. He makes me love him in any role he plays. Like, literally any role. Next is Lu Yang. I think he is the most complex character out of all of them and the acting is just incredible. The moments where he pushes Li Jiangxiao away and those moments of tension really make this drama stand out. It's just so realistic and my heart continues to break because of them, only to be healed by their wedding. That boy was really playing the long game. As for Li Jiangxiao, man I have a crush on her. She's such a nice contrast to Chen Xiaoxi and fierce love towards her friends continues to win me over. I mean, man, how could you not love her. Finally, there's Wu Bosong. He is absolutely heartbreaking, but I have my own fan fiction for him, so it's alright. You want him to win, but at the same time, you don't. He is kind, thoughtful, and perfect in every way, but she doesn't love him and you can't change that. Haven't we all been there?
Music: Ohh. Although I don't love soundtrack music usually, I will say this is a perfect soundtrack. This soundtrack is sweet, innocent, and lovely without being annoying. The main theme is so infectious and lovely and the lyrics are perfect, starting with "I like your eyes, your eyelashes and your coldness" and continuing with "I like you accompanying me reading a book" It feels like it sums up their relationship perfectly. Also, Hu Yi Tian sings the ending credits song for this as well. Man, it's like he wants me to love him too much. It's not fair.
Rewatch Value: I could watch this drama over and over again and I have. It'll never feel stale no matter what because the moments are always so poignant and heart touching. I am currently rewatching with my father and I am finding more things I like about this show. He loves it as well by the way. It always surprises me just how detailed the writer of this was when crafting it. They clearly took a lot of care in it to tell the best possible story. This show is comfort food for the soul. It will always make me feel good on a sad day when all I want to do is cry. It's just a feeling I want to continue to replay over and over again like a sad song.
This show is something that literally everyone can love. It doesn't make one misstep and there's no plot that I get annoyed with. Even Li Wei isn't the most annoying and she has her own problems despite everything. If I had to pick one show that I think everyone in the world should watch, it would be this one. I can't find a show as carefully made to this day. Here's to searching for one though. If you don't watch it after all I've said, you're missing out. Go and watch it, you won't regret it.
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