Love Is Sweet (2020)

Extra episode not needed

Can you imagine you as a woman but you can't cry...? I as a woman imagine myself can't cry really difficult & maybe nearly impossible. Because as Yuan Shuai (YS) said in the drama, as a woman we sometimes cure ourselves with tears. So yeah, as a woman, I feel really hard not be able to cry. Sorry for all the other woman who are not agreed with me. :)

So yeah the story itself already kinda intrigue me to watch. Plus It's kinda interest me with different style of Leo Luo in acting after I saw him in Ashes of Love. ^_^. Quite happy to watch this drama. I can see Leo Luo in friendly, kind & protective person, very different from his role in Ashes of Love. Some scene also make me full of laughter, especially when YS meet Jiang Jun (JJ) mom, very funny...

This drama is about love, ambition and family background. Why family background...? Because in this drama we can see how our family actually effect us without we realize it. Be patient... I'll explain what I mean :)

For me one of the most interesting part in this drama, apart from the plot & romance between the couple, is maybe Li Xiao Chuan (XC) theory about 100% match love couple. Yeah every one of us want to meet our 'soulmate' which better if (s)he is our the 100% match with us. Why...? Maybe as we can see in this drama with 100% match between YS & JJ they have more common with each other, which we hope can more equal or have more interest with us so we will have fewer argument etc. But of course not all of us have meet our 'soulmate', sometimes we meet our 1% match like XC & Xu Li (XL). Can it be work out? With 1% match like XC & XL we have to work harder for our relationship than with 100% match like YS & JJ. But in the end, as my opinion, whatever level of % match with our partner, neither can be work when we're not put our heart in there ^_^.

Ok. Back to family background what I mean in earlier. Our main antagonist is Du Lei (DL). At first he finally sick of his family who kinda teach him to do everything in order to get everything (i kinda forget but something like that). At first his heart feel kinda guilty for what he did to JJ's dad. But in the end we can see, he still do the same stupid action that against the law, like what he been taught from his childhood, even though he doesn't like it.

I drop the star in the story because I think the last 5 episode is really not needed. This drama could end up at 30 or the most 32 episode if they tightening the story. The last 5 episode is only to show us the real color of DL & extended romance of our couple. If the story end at episode 31 it will be really beautiful & perfect, really doesn't make sense to extended it until 5 more episode. Very disappointing there.

Overall I actually quite enjoy this drama. This drama quite funny & sweet & I like to re-watch some episode. But do I suggest you to watch...? Hm... If they ended it at episode 31 I'll gonna say with wholehearted to watch this, but the last 5 episode quite bother me. So if you want to watch the actor in this drama, you want to watch funny & refreshing drama you may watch it, but not watch it also not really something you miss.

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Amazing drama

I really love this drama. The best C Drama that I have ever watched so far. The best acting skills of all actors. It is really recomended to watch. The story is fresh with romantic comedy genre which could make me both laughing and blushing every time watching the best parts of the show. I couldn't imagine I could finally find joys in watching C drama. The cinematography is well excellent with super fantastic soundtracks. I cannot move on from the story between the main roles since they really have amazing chemistry in playing their roles. The story is realistic and simple but could catching the eyes of the viewer.

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ML-FL relationship is sweet AND authentic, investment banking plot draws you in, awesome OST!

This show made me start an account here so I can post a review! Started watching this because so many people said the chemistry between the MLs was great. To be honest, I almost gave up after the first 3 episodes, but I remembered reading a review that said to hang in there past the 3rd episode and I'm soooo glad I did.

I expected a sweet romantic drama - it is sweet but not the super fluffy type which is a nice change of pace. Their chemistry made the relationship feel authentic, like what you'd expect to see in real-life couples. What I did not expect was for the rest of the plot (the scheming that goes on in the investment banking world) to also draw me in! Somewhere in the middle of this show, I felt I was watching for this rather than the romances between the on-screen couples!

I LOVED the main couple, even though Luo Yunxi sometimes comes across as the typical controlling I-know-what's-best-for-you bfs seen in most C-dramas. For me, I found the 2nd couple a bit annoying for the first half of the show - the 2nd female lead was a tad too persistent, and the relationship was more of the same "geeky-guy-doesn't-understand-love" tropes. The couple did grow on me a bit in the 2nd half of the show.

I was surprised that the main plot seemed to wrap up with about 5-6 episodes left to the show. I was afraid the ending would feel dragged out, but after finishing the show, I'm glad they decided to take their time to wrap up the stories. Too many drama series have endings that feel rushed, leaving viewers feeling a bit cheated.

Ending this review by saying the OST is awesome! I'm still listening to it now even after having finished the show.

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A Mish Mash of themes

The story was a mish mash of a lot of different themes: romance, drama, business. I was prepared to watch 36 episodes of cute fluffy romance but wasn’t so. Despite some parts which I felt that it could have done without, there were enjoyable moments throughout the series. I just really felt it took so long until they finally got together….and then you start getting your fluff, but because it was 36 episodes long, it became somewhat anti-climactic for me from the “after….” part. All in all good outweighs the wish-they-just-dropped-this scenes.

Yuan Shuai – he was the character I liked best in this show. Though I think he was too nice to Jiang Jun. I would have liked for him to have shown more anger especially when she was acting up. He just gave in too easily. Because I like Leo Luo I took it personal when somebody does something bad to him LOL. To be honest, he was mostly why I was able to get through the initial episodes. He was such a treat to the eyes every time he came on screen. His mannerisms, expressions, just the way her moves – LIKE! Oh and he has really nice hands too 

Jiang Jun – I know she loves Yuan Shuai but there were a lot of times when I thought she was selfish and took Yuan Shuai for granted. Also the supposed naïve side of her not knowing Du Lei liked her for all these years just was just too much. I also do not recall anywhere in the drama where she did something for Yuan Shuai that would have told me that “Yes, she loves Yuan Shuai as much as he loves her.” Everything was just about her.

Du Lei – I actually liked the Du Lei character. Yes, he was evil and nice – you have to watch the drama to know what I mean. I do think that we could have done without the Jiang Jun obsession towards the end of the series. It would have been nice if: that he liked her, he was already rejected around the middle part of the series and then he and Yuan Shuai had this frenemy kind of relationship. It was actually nice to see their relationship at that stage, their bantering were funny and cute.

Li Xiao Chuan and Xu Li – I can’t quite make anything with this couple. I wasn’t feeling anything, they were just there as the best friend and the cousin.

Qiao Na and Jia Yuan Ji – I was rooting more for this couple, cute that Jia Yuan Ji finally after two years…..

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LOVE IS SWEET, LOVE IS HURT,LOVE IS EVERYTHING

STORY: THE STORY IS A USUAL CHILDHOOD BESTIES TYPE.
THEY LIVED IN THE SAME TOWN
THE FL HAD TEARS ALLERGY WHICH IS QUITE UNBELIEVABLE
THE ML WAS GIVEN MONEY BY FL FATHER TO LOOK AFTER IN SCHOOL AND SAID HIM NOT TO MAKE HER CRY
BUT DUE TO AN INCIDENT IN SCHOOL, SHE HATED HIM MORE THAT SHE AND HE LOST CONTACT
AFTER YEARS OUR FL LEAD COMES TO SHANGHAI IN SEARCH OF A JOB AND THE CEO WAS HER ENEMY CUM CHILDHOOD BEASTIE OUR ML
THEY HAVE CUTE FIGHTS BUT AS USUALLY THESE FIGHTS LEAD TO LOVE BETWEEN THEM
THEY BECOME IN LOVE BUT FALL APART SOME ISSUES IN BUSINESS BUT LATER GET BACK TOGETHER
ON THE WHOLE ITS A NORMAL USUAL STORY BUT WORTH WATCHING
OST: IT GIVES US AN UNENDING FEELING INSIDE AND SOME KIND OF JOYFULNESS IN SOME WHILE SADNESS IN OTHERS
BUT AS A WHOLE THE SONGS ARE ON ANOTHER LEVEL TAKING THE DRAMA ABD STORY NEW PACE
SOOTHING VOICE, GREAT VISUAL EFFECTS ITS BEST
ACTING: THE MAIN LEAD LEO LUO YUNXI AND BAI LU DID A WONDERFUL JOB TOGETHER
THEIR ROMANCE SCENES WERE ON A HIGH ON GROUNDS THE SECOND LEAD ALSO DID A GOOD JOB BUT THE FL IN THE SUPPORT ROLE WAS A LITTLE CLICHE IN SOME SCENES WHICH BRINGS ALAG IN THEIR SCENES BUT ITS OK
AS A WHOLE JUST ENJOY
SOME SAY NEGATIVE COMMENTS WHILE OTHERS POSITIVE BUT FOR ME IT'S POSITIVE YOU MAY GO AHEAD IF YOU WISH
HOPE YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED

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my FAVORITE couple ever!!!

The male and female leads are very talented actors. Their natural chemistry is what made this drama stand out. I'm not a huge fan of cliché stories, but the couple made me watch this drama. They're very cute and quirky which made the series so exciting. Some scenes made me cringe but laugh at the same time so I'm not going to complain. I would admit that the second half of the series was anticlimactic, especially after they got together (not really a spoiler because that's already given haha). The story focused more on external factors and less of the couple, but the main couple is why I stayed, so the lack of cute and romantic scenes in the other half made it less interesting. The supporting stories were also predictable, so those scenes weren't really worth watching.

The second couple is the worst drama couple, at least in my opinion. Unlike the main couple, the second couple made me cringe the entire, I mean the ENTIRE time. I couldn't stand them. They had no chemistry and most of their scenes made me cringe really bad; I couldn't even make myself finish those scenes.

The OSTs and soundtracks were pretty good; it helped set the mood and it made the overall experience great.

Generally, it's a good drama. Most of the time I don't watch cute office dramas because they're too cliché and they make me cringe so much but this one is an exception. Bai Lu and Luo Yunxi are such great actors and they were able to give justice to their roles. Would I recommend? If you want a cute couple with great chemistry who will make you laugh (and maybe fall in love), then yes, definitely watch this one.

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Original plot

--I loved the ML acting and his character. He was the hook factor that kept me watching until the end.
--Original plot, real kisses, no clichés.
--This is the 6th C-drama in a row where I disliked the FL character, and also my high expectations weren’t met, joined by Lucky’s First Love / A Love So Beautiful / The Brightest Star in the Sky / Go Go Squid / Fox’s Summer. Curiously, right before them I really liked 6 in a row: Le Coup de Foudre / My Love Enlighten Me / The Romance of Tiger and Rose / Gank Your Heart / My Girlfriend is an Alien / Intense Love. So maybe my C-dramas runs in cycles of 6s...
--In my opinion, the villain’s actions in the last episodes seemed forced and unnecessary.
--The secondary couple love story was unremarkable and without chemistry.
--Most of the songs were in English and matched the scenes very well.
--All in all, it was good enough and I'd recommend it for Leo Luo and the original plot.

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A LIGHTHEARTED LOVE STORY

I found myself addicted to this show and I try so hard to comprehend why.
I think I got it.
The story line is CLEAR and so easy to follow because of a GREAT script and the great chemistry of ALL FOUR MAIN CHARACTERS WITH EACH OTHER. Bail Lu and Shane Xiao were magnificent in Legends, and I think they NAILED their friendship on screen. I wonder why people never mention such chemistry. Luo Yunxi surprised me immensely with his acting. I had NO IDEA he was so capable and MULTIFACETED.
The story is original, fresh, with an undertone of real life rather than shakespearean tragedy.
Critics might point little details out, like an overall sense of anti-homosexuality, but I think is the price to pay to come out with such gems.
The real value of this show : US AUDIENCES CAN RELATE TO IT.

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STOP AT EPISODE 30!

Honestly a great show if you're into Rom-Coms. Don't expect anything non cliche. I was concerned at first because I do believe that when dramas are over 24 episodes or sometimes even 24 episodes the show can get a little dragged. I did feel that way about this show too, well I wont use the term dragged rather I thought episodes 31-36 were unnecessary. I personally feel stopping at Ep30 would have been perfect and wouldn't have been an abrupt ending also.

Pros:
Great Chemistry between ML and FL
Great relationship between FL and her Best Friend
Loved how the ML and Love Interest (Du Lei) become a little close. (However, this doesn't last long)

Cons:
I did not like Li Xiao Chaun
EP 31-36
Spoiled Du Lei's character

Changes that could have been done was in the beginning is that Li Xiao Chaun didnt want to be in a relationship because of how things went with his first confession but he could help but fall for Xu Li, and Xu Li changes his perception about love. After the couple do get together I wish Li Xiao Chaun becomes more active in the relationship which help the audience fall in love with his character too. As for Du Lei Stopping the show at ep 30 would make it seem like he respects Jiang Jun's decision for being with Yuan Shaui Therefore, giving the person "he loves what she wants rather than what he thinks she needs" something his adoptive sister realises before going to prison. This way the audience would continue to like Du Lei at the sometime the character's brotherhood with the ML would grow, making a stronger character background and character development.

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Must must watch drama.

It's must first time writing a review.
I have been watching dramas since the start of the coronavirus, and this drama has topped my list in terms of every aspect, from chemistry to storyline.
Love love loved this drama.
Loved all the couples.
Loved their chemistry.
Loved everything.
One of my favorite drama.
All the actors were amazing.
The chemistry of the mains was awesome.
If you want to see a romantic comedy drama you must watch this drama.
I have watched this multiple times.
I like the female lead, she is soo beautiful and talented.
And the male lead was soo soo hot.
Loved the second lead couple's story too.
I swear you will never regret binging all the 36 episodes at one go, cause u will be hooked right from the start. And the kisses, it burns u from the inside, the passion, the hunger, the love, and the sexual tension. My goodness god gracious, It's forever gonna be one the best dramas I have watched. I will rewatch it every time I am in need of some love and fluff and intense romance.

WATCH IT YOU WILL NEVER REGRET IT.

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Wow Wow Wow

This drama is MUST watch for all drama fans. From the story you might think its a cheesy office story but watch is for the actors and the script. They make it so entertaining that I enjoyed it the second time all same.
It comes across as typical Office Romance but its greatest plus is the superb chemistry of Leads. Bai lu and Leo luxi are mazing actors in their other works and together they shine. Its a delight to watch them on same screen. Supporting characters are quite good as well and required for the story. Overall, watch it for the lead couple, you will miss them after the ending.

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"Love is made up of one half sweetness and one half pain"

One thing that irks me is that the English title only translates half of the original Chinese title, leaving out the part about pain. (toughies)

The essence of the drama is about love comes with both hurt and fluff, and I think the actors did great in portraying such complex emotions. A sheep and a wolf, a bully and a protector - The whole journey was about coming to terms with how people may express their love to each other differently. Bailu and Leo played their roles splendidly and I especially loved Bailu's rendition of Jiang Jun.

However, I do feel like the plot could have expanded more on Jiang Jun's tear allergy, especially since nothing was mentioned about it near the finale.

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