The Oath of Love (2022)

A VERY REALISTIC SWEET ROMANCE DRAMA

The oath of love is a quite heavy slice of life themed drama wrapped up with a sweet love story for me. I love how raw, natural and realistic the story and characters are as a romance/life centred drama. The way the story portrays family and relationship issues is simply amazing. Especially I love the fact that all the characters have their own flaws like normal human beings, the way they struggle with unexpected situations and try to make their circle better. It shows a real healthy relationship requires time, patience, trust, mutual support, communication and commitment and how it’s not that easy to understand someone else’s situation and deal with it. The way they clash with each other’s differences and eventually build up their relationship to a ‘happily ever after’ story is beautiful.
Thank you Xiao Zhan and Yang Zi for your wonderful portrayal as Gu Wei and Lin ZhiXiao, the whole cast for making this drama beautiful, especially the actors who played Lin ZhiXiao’s parents, they’ve done an amazing job making the family issues very emotional and realistic. I’m very lucky to witness this beautiful story. ♥️ Here I’m leaving some memorable quotes from the drama,

‘’There’s a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in’’

‘’ We can’t control the coming and going of life, but we can face the past experience calmly, cherish the current experience, and maintain hope for what we will experience in the future. This way we won’t have regrets when we have to say goodbye’’

‘’ I’ve always felt we’re very different. You’re mature and stable, but I’m clumsy. I can even fall on the flat ground. You like to be neat and clean, and keep everything organized, but I like a spicy hot pot and street foods. I often leave things everywhere. But even though we’re different, I still love you.
Even if life repeats many times, in that spring, I still want to meet you’’ - Lin ZhiXiao

‘’ From today, I’ll go old with you. Even if we can’t travel the world, I’ll still feel content. I hope when we get old, you can tell me that marrying me was the best decision you ever made. If we’re too old to remember anything, I hope that loving you is the last I’ll forget’’ - Gu Wei

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Yangzi Lots of Love ❤️

This drama is a sweet development of two persons contrasting in personalities n maturity level but loving each other, adapt to one another with such consideration because they understand n love each other. The drama is such a success because ONLY Yangzi can carry this character so successfully bringing everyone's character acting so well blended together, so naturally. Like we are watching everyone's happening in day to day happening.
I especially like when early on he starts to fall for her and while she is crying he offers her music, a cello concerto the look on his face when she starts to share her love for the piece and the performer. Great match.
Love it ❤️❤️❤️❤️

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The storyline & characters

Firstly, Xiao Zhan did a perfect job when portraying Dr Gu. He's so mature, calm and love when he gets jealous. He never gives up for his love and willing to do everything for Zhixiao. I wish I could get a bf like him one day. Yang Zi is so suitable for the Lin Zhixiao role. She's so cute and clumsy maybe, but she's the one who's the strongest among her family. She never complains the burden. I really hope to see them again as main lead in another drama. Their chemistry is so strong and sweet, what a healthy relationship that I would never get!!

The father and daughter relationship is so so sweet that I cried everytime their scenes came up. Her dad is someone who looks so cold but yet he cares for his family the most inside. I'm so melt by their storyline and how it's so realistic. Thank u so much, script writer!!

The second lead couple also makes me cry especially Gu Xiao. He truly loves San San and how he's willing to give her everything. He might be a playboy but in his heart, he always knows that San San is his true love. San San changes him into a good boy and I'm so glad.

One of my fav scenes is the double date party for congratulation surprise for Zhixiao and Gu Wei. I'm so happy to see that scene and when everytime I think abt it, I always smile like an idiot. Their friendship is so precious and I believe San San ends up with Gu Xiao for sure.

I'm so glad The Oath Of Love exists!! Thank u all the casts and directors for creating this masterpiece that will live forever in my heart from now on. I will never forget this drama, I think I might rewatch again now!!

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In case, you’re wondering if this is worth watching.

Is this drama worth watching? yes it is. Honestly I seen this drama pop up for me a lot but i kept holding it off to watch and I have no idea why I did that since i LOVED watching this drama. I see some comments saying the female lead is too childish? I don’t think so. the main couple of this drama have a age gap so i think she’s acting her age and obviously the male lead seems more mature because he’s OLDER than her. I liked the female lead for this drama because even though she’s younger than him, she always stood up for herself and her pride which i admired. They were some moments where she seems to be more matured then male lead (that’s just my opinion). Also, the cast is very GOOD. I feel like the second couple relationship was just as interesting as the main couple. Overall, this is drama is good and you should watch it because the acting is very good as well.

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A sweet, realistic drama!

Just finished watching it and oh my god! it's rare to see a drama that shows the sober sweetness of daily life so well! This drama stand out from other idol dramas in many ways. You'll relate to it, you'll feel the emotions of the characters, and you'll have a taste of the bitter sweetness of life. The drama shows the problems that many couple face in real life, and it shows a love story so compelling that you'd WANT to fall in love.

The acting is really good! The entire cast has done an incredible job in adding depth to their character, and the production team did a fabulous job creating a classic masterpiece. And this is my unbiased opinion. Though it was shot in 2019, the cinematography is timeless, doesn't feel old.

Moving on to the OSTs, I just wanna say, listen to the songs yourself. Both Xiao Zhan and Yang Zi add a nice touch to the main OSTs, and the bgm score is topnotch.

Honestly, you wouldn't want the drama to end, at least I didn't!

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You can not miss this Romantic drama!!!!

Before watching this play, I have known Xiao Zhan and Yang Zi. I have seen Xiao Zhan's "The Untamed", "Joy of Life" and "Douluo Continent" on WeTV. He has excellent performances in these three plays. Therefore, I am also deeply attracted by him. This time, Gu Wei is a character Xiao Zhan has never tried. The difference is that this is a modern drama. I have hardly seen Xiao Zhan play a modern drama before. He has always been in ancient costume, so I feel very fresh and give me more surprises.

Yang Zi is also a lovely girl. In this play, her acting skills are very real. Especially, when his father got sick, her crying deeply infected me. Behind the scenes, Yang Zi is also a very lively girl. She often brings joy to the people around her. I also like her very much!

and this is a very healing drama. Lin Zhixiao fight for her dream and gain love. The relationship between her and her father is also very subtle. In fact, her father loves her very much. Gu Wei has his own mission as a doctor, but there has always been a shadow in his heart, which makes him unable to operate normally. When Gu Wei and Lin Zhixiao met, it seemed that these difficulties were solved. The two of them healed each other and eventually got married and had children. This play is very warm and sweet. Highly recommended!!!

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Stupid drama ? sorry.

Dumbest drama I've ever seen !
And yet I watched series from different nations of Asia, Europe, Americas... from different eras, from black & white to color videos.

Comprehension, Image, Aura & Charisma, are the most important things in front of the camera.
Yang Zi & Xiao Zhan's eyes and expressions reflect 0 intelligence and 0 emotion in their interpretation, as in the official photos of 《The Oath Of Love》.

The job of an actor is to play characters that seem as realistic as possible.
That is to say : to participate in the scenario, give maturity to the dialogue, make it meaningful.

Physically and orally, Yang Zi resembles a young thirtysomething who wants to pretend to be a twenty-year-old but fails.
Xiao Zhan clearly doesn't have acting ability, he feels no empathy.

None of them have personally researched on the thoughts and talks of real doctors, shy students, families dealing with illness, depressed people & couples with an age gap.
However easy with such a simple scenario.

Only the OST were good.

I understand why it took Tencent nearly 3 years to release 《TOOL》.
When the quality is low, there is no rush.

Luckily, Tencent proceeded to do real auditions, & caught up in 2023 with its great science fiction series :
-《Three-Body》.
And that Chinese gem series like :
-《Reset》;
-《Minning Town》;
-《Tian Xia Chang He》;
-《A Lifelong Journey》;
-《Joy Of Life》;
-《The Knockout》;
-《Under The Skin》;
-《Our Times》;
-《Bright Future》;
etc... exist.

I still wish good luck to all the cast 🍀.

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Gem among modern romantic drama

I was not expecting much as I am not a fan of modern romance dramas I have tried few before but gave up after few days
BUt heard so much hype about this one so thought why not I like bothe main leads two good looking and good actors and believe me I was hook with the first episodes
Acting and their chemistry onscreen is just awesome they lit fire whenever they are on screen
Complexes of Dr Gu wi is v well portrayed his happiness his guilt his fear all are v relatable
I have seen a close person a doctor struggling when his one case failed and t hat family b;lamed him so i have seen it close quarters and good this light drama tried to talk about that still didnt take ny dark path Xiao zhan has portrayed hsi role well he has proven in Untamed that he is a good actor now he has proven that he i snot a one drama wonder he is good looking good actor and he is going to stay here
Ms Gu lin is bubbly girl who has dream to do something in life her relation with her parents have been portrayed well her both parents acted v well they really look like a family
Like the actor who played Dr Gu wei's Cousin after this he will get more offer I can see it
Story is light and played well didnt see ny filling water scenes thats why I enjoyed it more there were no scenes I wanted to skip
re watch value is ten cause I already started re watching it now
Ost are awesome three main songs are now in my playlist
So just go and watch it You will definitely enjoy it

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Most emotional drama

First heard of this drama through YouTube MarcusHere! I am a fan of Yang Zi so Prior to its release i added to my viki watchlist, upon its release, I watched with eng subs on viki.The storyline real touch on a sensitive topic in an empathetic way showing all sides; i was not disappointed. As usual Yang Zi portrayal of an emotional character was on point. She plays a student falling in love for the first time while battling family challenges. The chemistry between the ML and FL were so on point i cried laugh and shared their embarrassing times. I have already watched each episode twice and the final episode was released yesterday. I would definitely watch again.

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Hit all the points but leaves something lacking

Such a highly anticipated drama with a great cast but leaves you feeling a little disappointed. But it could be that the drama was too hyped that it sets expectations too high as well.

After three years of wait, this drama finally aired! Love the cast, Yang Zi and Xiao Zhan. They act out the characters really well and the details are done really well. Although I prefer them in Xianxia dramas, they still did a great job with all the emotional scenes here. Not to mention how handsome Xiao Zhan is. There are those moments every episode where Gu Wei would smile in a way that just melts your heart and you HAD to go back just to relive the moment. However, personally, I found that the storyline lacks character development. Gu Wei and Gu Xiao had some development but the rest didn't feel like they had any. I feel that the characters had so many moments where character development could be showcased but was just glossed over :( The female characters frustrated me from point to point with their attitude and just their point of view. The side characters had so much screentime but it didn't feel like they did much to the show nor did they shine as well.

The first 15+ episodes were great. The storyline was strong. The characters were charismatic and very interesting to watch. The chemistry between the leads was so good and the strong family ties were very sweet to watch. However, the storyline thins as it continues and felt very shallow. There wasn't much to look forward to and I found that the pace was too slow or fast at times. The first portion made me really look forward to the next episode while I found myself skipping through the 30+mins long episodes towards the end.

This is a very weird feeling as I really love Xiao Zhan and Yang Zi and their relationship is so cute. At points, you will find yourself giggling as the characters ooze with their love for each other. However, the storyline is rather flat so I don't find it tugging my heartstrings or feeling for the characters. :(

In all, it feels like they ticked all the boxes like great acting and a nice storyline but somehow lacking in a way that gets you hooked. Although it is not the best, I would still recommend it as the relationship is really great and Xiao Zhan and Yang Zi on screen just makes you feel good. Great as an eye-candy, relaxing show but don't get your expectations too high with the hype.

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