Love Unexpected (2021)

please don't be that harsh on such romcoms.. it's not that bad!!

This was a typical cliché-like drama matched with non-cliché-like elements. I watched this as a gap filler because of its short length (and the kisses). If you're like me, falling for that cliché part (though never admitting it haha) and curious about the other parts, give it a try!
There's the typical cold, rich male CEO with a kinda dumb, childish, poor girl... at least that's what it quite seemed like at the very beginning. Buuut let me come to those non-cliché parts, because that's what made this romcom special to me:
- the pain exchange was an interesting aspect to me. haven't seen that in a drama before. ML's acting was HILARIOUS, I laughed my ass off when he was dying because of period cramps hahaha
- no cringey "girl chasing the man" part before they start dating. both fell in love gradually at the same time, also to me they didn't have that "meant-to-be" vibe right from the start which would've made that drama more predictable as it already was anyways
- generally, FL didn't turn out that dumb as probably expected (to me)
- the MMA part. well yes, but also no haha, Ke SiYi's character didn't match a MMA fighter AT ALL (I feel like I just needed to stress that:(), but the other girls did, and I liked the story of their fight club in general
- FL's patchwork family
- this was literally me the first time seeing skinny jeans in a cdrama lol. don't get me wrong, I love the asian baggy jeans look, but I really liked the FL's plain outfits, simple but suitable for her :)
- THE KISSES (btw the first couple is dating in real life COULD MY DRAMA COUPLE'S HEART BE HAPPIER I guess no ). their on-screen chemistry was also soo good.

I don't want to make this too long, so here's just another few points I want to mention:
- the sound effects fitted PERFECTLY tho. usually I hate them because they go on my nerve so bad, but here, it really did what it should and made the whole thing funnier
- this was probably the second couple with the least screentime I have ever seen in a drama. it was even too little to decide weather they had chemistry or not :( also meaning that they didn't really have a story... kinda sad if you're like me, always falling for the second couple :(

Last: I was kinda surprised when I saw the rating, I seriously expected it to be higher. I mean come on, I'm pretty sure this drama's first-hand intention was to be entertaining, not to have a life-changing deep "giving us sth to think about" plot. Yes, they were plot holes, yes, we all might've had some "whyyyy tf is she doing that" moments, but come on, our lives have plot holes too lol, and if everyone acted rationally when being in love, there would be no dramas in this world ;)

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Everything started so good but ending of story... IT WAS REALLY DISGUSTING ?

the lead girl started to go crazy towards the last chapters.
Ohh did you really need to do them? (lead girl)
She just crushed himself.
she could forget about Xu Nuo, the lead male, instead of doing these things.
Ummm there were some great couples who weren't leading but what happened to them we couldn't even see the ending yes we couldn't even see the ending I was really curious about the ending of Lin Yun Zhu and Zhi Xiao just like Lin Wen and Zhou Yan Xin, I loved these two couples so much...
Most beautiful thing of this drama acting, cast and ost also the women in the drama are beautiful Lin Wen, Yun Zhu and Ke Si Yi ahhh really they are beautiful
they are one of the reasons why i watch this drama till the end 😂 [this is true]
ahhh it is very annoying
but they are even the couple they really focused on couldn't make a good ending... This is really, really bad

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OK OK OK... at first it was interesting and funny to watch.... but as it gets in the middle it becomes boring toooo long to admit their feelings...I would like to share my personal opinion to those who want to watch & what would they like to expect from the Series.
1- PLOT/STORY: Its really interesting in the beginning, how they switch, how they feel each other, and a lot of scenes are really funny...BUT.... when it gets in the middle it becomes boring, the push & pull of feelings, the denying of feelings, it was too long to admit, and the last epi did not become cute, its annoying.
2- LEADS: i love both leads i watched almost all of their series respectively. The Chemistry is overflowing, they look good as couple....BUT.... the acting is so-so-so... ML was fine is acceptable, but the FL i cant understand her facial expression to some scene that needs to be very devastated/sad. Also in the middle of the series i think starts epi 14 or 15 she started baby talking, i think this is when the rumor started that they are dating, i think the FL is still in the character of being a "GF" in real life... and the last epi is really annoying the ways she pursue the ML is not really cute at all.
3- REWATCH?? i dont think so... it did not give me the "sweetness" i want despite their "real" kiss because the FL starts to act like 5 years old so i dont see the "GF" material in her that i could feel the romance...

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Decent.

This was a decent show. The story isnt too complicated to understand. The Crux of the real problem between the leads remain apparent provided you actually focus and are attentive in what’s going on in the show.

The terminologies of investment and business development etc. Gave me a little headache as I was really in the zone of trying to understand what’s going on in the first few episodes. But they sprout out different terms that made not much sense to me and you gotta put in a little effort to try and understand to see how it affects the story and all.

Okay, the passion part is always a go getter when we watch this dramas. I say there is passion here and there. They don’t seem to shy away from that provided they didn’t use stunt doubles to act it out but regardless the passion between the two leads were there in some scenes.

If these two are real life than it makes the whole thing all the more real which makes us as viewers swoon even more.

The cast are all lovely looking people. The leads are adorable and sweet together. But the fact that the female lead betrayed him for the majority of the episodes although she felt guilt she did betray him when he was finally opening and trusting people again. And the fact that that didn’t move the male lead too much, wow love can be amazingly strong some times in this fantasy world.

Although in the end the female lead try to win him back and I appreciate that fiery determination of not even caring if he was engaged. And the cliche tragedy of the lady after tirelessly winning him back but him not giving in because to protect her for some reason . She end up in a coma but woke up and they lived happily ever after. Very sweet romantic and adorable. Why not? I thought she might have a memory loss but thank god no.

I don’t know the betrayal of the FL made me annoyed at her. Makes the romance part so contradicting sometimes. So that factor kinda ruined the love part for me a alittle bit. But other than that, the story is alright. I might continue watching it just not for awhile.

Also the sister was a bitch in this show just to vent a little. But she end up alright in the end but whatever. She was a bitch in the start. Also the fact that she was a body guard I was hoping for some badass martial art protecting the weak. I didn’t see that as much so that’s a bummer. Didn’t truly fulfill that desired troupe.

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This was a sweet romcom that started off well with an interesting and creative concept. The ML and FL had such natural and sweet chemistry, it was fun to watch their scenes together. I found out half way through the drama that they may be dating in real life which added to their chemistry and made me see them in a different light. Super cute and sweet.

This drama did some things different in having a very understanding and forgiving ML, which made me accept the FL’s unrelenting pursuit of the ML, since they were mutually devoted. But I think the drama lost me when it spent 3-4 episodes resolving an issue that just got dragged out. Although the ending is a happy one and the special episodes helped a bit (although not much for me), I would have rather seen more of the leads where they weren’t bickering or in some type of conflict. On a side note, the lawyer friend was hilarious and the hidden gem in this drama!

I think this is the type of drama where if you like the leads, you’ll be good to go. But if you’re not a big fan of either... especially the FL (we’re always so tough on them)... then maybe not.

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WANTED TO THROW MY IPAD ACROSS THE ROOM

I’m just not sure how to write this without gritting my teeth. I really tried so hard to finish this drama on good terms but I’m sorry. I just so mad at the FL. How could someone be so jarring. Her acting was atrocious. The facial expressions she pulls are atrocious and my god did they have to make her character so dumb. I couldn't stand her whatsoever. The storyline was slow as hell. Please the only thing that carried the show was the main lead. He has this charm that I can’t point out. Oh I forgot about the actor who played as the assistant. He has to be one of my favourite. Quite funny and really reminds me of Nam joo-hyuk. Nonetheless, I don’t think I can watch a drama where she’s in it unless I see everyone giving a good review. I want to watch another drama of the main guy and I hope it’ll give him better justice.

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Ready to pee your pants!! Don't hesitate, watch it!

The story is not the same as the other overbearing CEO dramas, it has it's own charm and story.
They say that they don't like the dumb female lead but i actually understand it because she never shows her self when she's young.
I would say I don't quite like how he pushed the FL away to protect her, and at last he did not managed though. The pain he brought to her is more painful than the physical pain.
I would say that is not the best ending because it is really not enough for me (I did not considered the special episode yet.)

Its time for the things I really liked about the drama.
Characters:
Ke Si Yi the FL is really enthusiastic and lively, funny and I like her character as protecting the ml. she is carefree but lways considerate to others. She is lovely.
Xu Nuo the ML, He is emotionless but you will crack your voice, pee your pants, hurt your stomach laughing at him even his not showing any emotion. He is just a lovely, cute and funny inside a straight face.
I'll just say that the two are really into their character and executed it well.
They are natural kisser, you cannot say that they really eating each other on kiss scene but you will find it real and comfortable like real couple (there's rumour that they are really a couple in real life).
The Secretary and his girlfriend are funny and good looking too.
The secretary and Weiwei is the best love adviser lol.

Story
It is not a plane and boring story, Its not just about business and a poor girl that falls in love, there is more that made them connected and destined. They made for each other. It started really funny and cute but it became heartache, warm, care towards the end. There is no annoying third party in the main couple. There is third party but not a threat at all. It is purely sweet and childish but a sweet first love.

It end was rushed but thanks for the funny sweet special episodes. My rating for this is separate for the special episodes.

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Enjoyable but........

Coming into this, i already knew what to expect.
I remember watching this wayyy back, stopped at ep 2 and didn't pick it up again till last Friday. .

All and all it was fun to watch but there were characters that were written in such a mehh way that i had a trouble accepting them even towards the end.
One that really annoyed me to the core was her sister.
Her sister being aggressive towards her and treating her like shit through majority the drama. Boi i was pissed. Her jealousy was way beyond how it should be???? Why was her character written so badly?? Though there were redeeming points towards the end, i still didn't like her. Meh.


All in all the sweet moments of the FL and ML were cute and that's the only thing that made it fun for me. I loved that the ML was not the usual type who gets triggered w/o knowing the whole story. He understood where she was coming from and that's all that matters to me.


What i hated was the "let me treat you badly, let's break up for the better" thing. I really really am not a fan of that. Like hunny, when will these writers realize that it doesn't make the story better. I would personally appreciate a story where the FL and ML will be willing to work it out TOGETHER. Not apart. I mean let's all be mature here.

Aaaaaanyway, that's it for me. It was a fun ride. Just not something that i would pick up to watch all over again.

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I laughed heartily in this drama. Even when things were not seemingly the same, I still shipped the main couple, since we were given lots of understanding about the male lead's motivations and inner struggle. He certainly acted the role of the emotionless, overbearing CEO very well and played the straight man to the female lead's comedic antics, which contrasted nicely.

I felt something could have been explained to viewers so they wouldn't misunderstand the female lead's strange action to protect the male lead from unnecessary physical pain. Melatonin is a natural hormone occurring in the body which regulates sleep and can be bought as a natural health supplement. It isn't an addictive sleeping pill.

I loved the makeover of the female lead for their proper date, the accidental skinship galore, the sweet chemistry of several dynamic kisses, the scenes by water and a snow park, the very creative premise with their emotional switch, the great cast, and even the world of female sports!

The ending episodes do have quite the angst but that's to be expected in a drama, and the resolution does finally come to prove the underlying devotion. Overall, I found Love Unexpected to be a good love story and entertainment.

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Avec ce drama, disons au revoir à la logique =D

Ce drama m’intriguait de par les bandes annonces que j’ai pu visionnée et l’idée d’un échange d’émotion annonce par avance des bonnes parts de rire. Je commence donc ce drama en me disant que je n’allais pas me prendre la tête… Triste erreur x’D !

Courte introduction au drama :
Nous nous retrouvons face à « Xu Nuo », un jeune entrepreneur qui ne ressent plus aucune émotion depuis 3ans. Prenant le pouvoir de l’une des plus grandes entreprises de Chine, il décide d’une grosse restructuration. De ce fait, il veut se débarrasser du club « Mad Tigers » qui pratique de la boxe féminine. Pour protéger le club, « Ke Si Yi », fille de l’entraineur, décide de se rapprocher de Xu Nuo en devenant son garde du corps… [Déjà rien qu’avec cette introduction ça sent le coup fourré vous ne trouvez pas ? x’D !]

Parlons des points clés du drama :
• Xu Nuo & Ke Si Yi suivent une thérapie ensemble. Cependant, suite à un disfonctionnement de la machine servant à garder leur identité secrète, Xu Nuo commence à ressentir les douleurs de Si Yi & Si Yi ressent les émotions de Xu Nuo.
o Xu Nuo ne ressent plus aucune émotion suite à un accident de voiture… (Il détient donc l’équivalent du quotient émotionnelle d’une huitre… Ce qui n’aide pas à sembler humain x’D)
o Ke Si Yi, contrairement à Xu Nuo, ressent une fort empathie et de ce fait ressent les émotions d’autrui… Si Yi se rapproche de Xu Nuo à dessein et entraine beaucoup de personne dans son plan… (Peut-être un peu trop d’ailleurs ! C’est à se demander comment elle ne sait pas grillée avant… Car il faut l’avouer… Elle ne brille pas de par son intelligence !)
• La romance peut être considérée comme mignonne même si incompréhensible si on y réfléchi plus de 3min… (Je m’explique : Xu Nuo ne ressent rien… Comment peut-il être certain d’être amoureux de Si Yi ? C’est déjà compliqué lorsqu’on ressent des émotions… Alors pour moi, ce n’est pas réellement possible dans ce contexte ^^’)
• Beaucoup de complots dans la gestion de l’entreprise… (À croire que les hommes d’affaires n’ont rien d’autres à faire que de se battre pour un oui ou pour un non… Après, je n’y connais rien en Business donc je ne peux pas trop juger x’D !)
• La boxe féminine (Je comprends tout à fait Xu Nuo quand il dit que c’est de la violence… Je dois avouer ne pas apprécier ce sport mais il en faut pour tous les goûts…)
• Incompréhension de l’échange de la douleur & des émotions : Durant tout le drama, Xu Nuo & Ke Si Yi tentent de changer la donne… Cependant, ils n’y arrivent pas ! Voilà qu’ils vont voir leur psy et que d’un coup après avoir eu un nouveau soucis avec la machine, tout revient à sa place… (On nous prend pour des imbéciles non ? Si c’était si simple, ils auraient pu le faire dès le début !!!)
• Ce drama ne se concentre pas exclusivement sur le couple de Xu Nuo & Si Yi. Il y a également deux autres couples (Bien que je ne les ai pas spécialement trouvés intéressant ^^’) et d’autres personnages secondaires qui apporte un panel intéressant de personnage !

Ah, je me devais de relever un point qui m’a agacé ! (Et oui, une fois n’est pas coutume =D !) : ENCORE et TOUJOURS cette… F*CK*NG décision de quitter la personne aimée pour SON BIEN ! (En plus de ça, encore une fois… Elle finit par se blesser… Utilité ? Zéro !) Je crois rêver à chaque fois que je vois cette scène (qui est récurrente dans les dramas !) Non mais… Comment dire que cette situation est des plus stupide ?!

En bref : ce drama est sympathique mais il faut mettre son cerveau en pause à plusieurs reprises car la logique n’est pas réellement de mise ^^.

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