Lighter & Princess (2022)

TAMAT JUGA AHSHJSKS asli ini 36 episode yg melelahkan, awalnya kek bosan gtu kan trus tahan2 dikit baru enjoy nonton ampe 12an mulai bosan lg kek bzirr masa gini2 aja ampe kelarrr, lalu aku nontonlah drama lain ampe 6 episode, eh pas skrol reels lwt cuplikan drama ini Ig trus kek "hah ada ginian ntrr?? oke mari lanjutin" LALU MULAILAH MASUK KE LEMBAH ALUR CERITA YG BERTUBI2, cape bgt ini dramanya literally ga hbs2 konfliknya, dikasih happy2 bntr doang pas pertengahan sblm konflik panjang sama di akhir secuil, tp tetap menghibur dan kepo makanya tetep kujabanin ampe episode terakhir

nah mari bahas dramanya, jujur cowonya red flag dikit, pas awal2 itu apalagi ampe konflik gedenya itu emg diliatin bgt karakter keras cowonya ini, tp hbs itu aman kok si li xun mulai sadar dan berubahh, yg super green flag cewenya ges disini si zhu yun literally yaAllahh kek bucin bgt trus rela lakuin apa aja buat li xun, ya emg bodoh dikit si, yg confess duluan aja dia, tp ntr pas di masdep si li xun yg mulai confess duluan ajak balikan Ig, trus hikmah yg dipetik adalah kegigihan mereka ini si, dr masa kuliah ampe pas udh kerja literally keren bgt mereka tau apa tujuannya dan literally fight for it, trus proses pendewasaannya juga, si li xun from "dimana aku berdiri, disitu puncak gunung" to "aku mendaki gunung ga sendirian" team work sama friendshipnya mantepp, truss ini ceritanya tentang anak pemrograman coding2 gtu gess, jd beneran hal baru bgt buat aku, bikin aplikasilah gamelah gitu2 pokoknyaa, trus tokoh antagonisnya menjijikkan bgt pen nampar bolak-balik mukanyaa

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Combustible Chemstry With Problematic Elements

I find myself rather torn on this show. Initially I didn't like the romance - I felt the male lead was bit too standoffish and remote, making is extremely challenging in determining if he actually liked Zhu Yun (especially in the earlier episodes). Some of his decisions, especially the middle section of the show, felt incredibly toxic and, well, mean. Like, mean boy mean. And I still stand by that assessment all of the months since watching the show, but I find myself returning to rewatch their romance time and again. These two actors had excellent chemstry with each other, which makes some of their more problematic moments as a couple, or even as friends, palatable. I also see definite character growth between them as individuals and as a couple. I recommend going into this show knowing these two are flawed and their development takes time and patience. It's ultimately worth it in the end.

The show does an excellent job with having a second male lead that is not actively vying romantically for the female lead. The female lead and second male lead are friends, but not romantically attracted to each other. It was refreshing to see the two male leads competing more so as friends, allies, and business partners rather than as potential love candidates. I can't remember the last time (or any time) a second male lead has not developed some sort of feelings for the female lead, and it was absolutely wonderful.

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At first I wasn't interested at all, but after a year, it managed to be somehow on my Netflix list. Watched a few episodes and it was good. Can't remember why i didn't like it last year. Anyway now I'm looking forward to more episodes. I hope this one ain't a waste of time.

After the first few episodes, the cycle of the FL chasing the ML while the ML pushed her away, got so tiresome.

Anyway, I guess the writer(s) did good in presenting human nature. They made plenty of recognizable characters: an underprivileged but gifted ML, a nice girl next door type from a picture perfect family, loyal friends, backstabbing envious friends (their hopes and dreams, their arrogance, greed, deception, discrimination).

All in all I think it's a good watch.
❤️

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At the end, when they recapped their journey over 7+ years, I was glad I paced this out, I felt nostalgic, even though in my reality it was only a matter of weeks.

This coming of age, opposites attract, character driven drama is not my usual binge-fluff. Good performances from the cast. A good variety of supporting characters, providing the story with richness. A bumpy journey with a hopeful ending. Oh and a Zhou Shen soundtrack I love!

I sympathise with FL, she suffers from a lot of noise; her parents, self doubt, lack of clarity and direction. Her life is privileged and secure but she is numb. The Lighter sets off a spark within her, she starts to believe her own ability and takes risks. Her growth is subtle but not without value. That spark is more than romance, it's challenging and gives her purpose.

She found security in ML's brilliance. He always has a plan. She's kept in the dark a lot, which is problematic, definitely, but his actions show he always had another plan.

ML is a brilliant AH that makes for an interesting watch. He does grow and mature enough to wrap up the story, but he still has a lifetime to continue growing. I liked that he doesn't say "Don't worry, I've got this" he says "You worry. I fix it." I didn't like the tickling ?? I don't find that endearing.

Someone commented they could do with therapy. Most people could benefit from therapy ?.

A shout out to "Ling Ba" (Go Ahead reference) for kind of adopting this troubled kid.

9/10 recommend

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If time could stop at the moment we first met.

“Lighter and Princess" is a captivating Chinese drama that tells the story of a selfish yet brilliant young man and a kind-hearted, innocent young woman who meet in college. The male character is always seen carrying a lighter and affectionately refers to the female character as his princess. Initially, the male character's selfishness can be frustrating, but as the story unfolds, he learns valuable lessons and becomes more considerate and compassionate towards others.

The two lead actors deliver stunning performances that beautifully portray the depth of their characters' emotions and the challenges they face. Despite the obstacles they encounter, their love ultimately conquers all.

The drama is filled with both heart-wrenching and heartwarming moments, leaving the audience on an emotional rollercoaster. The ending quote, "If time could stop at the moment we first met... she may be the last person I see in my life," speaks to the profound love shared between the two characters.

Overall, "Lighter and Princess" is a great love story with amazing characters that will have you both crying and laughing. It's a must-watch for fans of Chinese dramas.

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Lighter and Princess - Perfeito!

O que dizer sobre esse c-drama? O casal exala química do começo ao fim. Toda vez que o Li Xun olhava para a Zhu Yun eu suspirava hahahahah
As músicas são simplesmente perfeitas, até pesquisei quase todas, porque todas se encaixavam tão lindamente em cada contexto da história.
O desenvolvimento do drama é muito bom, mas lá pelo episódio 20 fiquei meio cansada e ansiosa para que chegasse logo para o tempo atual da história para ver todo o caos e a vingança que poderia surgir, mas valeu a pena esperar.
A única coisa que me deixou bem incomodada foi a maneira que o Gao Jian Hong se tornou um vilão digno de puro ódio e o seu final foi ser livre e longe de todas as consequências finais dos seus atos e apenas o Fang Zhi Jing pagou por algumas de suas ações.

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Lighter & Princess' is the Perfect Rom-Com for a Feel-Good Watch

2021 Chinese romantic comedy drama that tells the story of two people from different backgrounds who fall in love despite their differences

The acting in "Lighter & Princess" is good, and the chemistry between the two leads, played by actors Wang An Yu and Zhang Ya Qin, is believable and cute. The drama is well-paced, and the storyline is engaging, although it does have some predictable plot points.

The drama also touches upon themes of social class, discrimination, and the importance of family.

Overall, lighthearted and enjoyable romantic comedy that will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy inside. While it may not be the most groundbreaking or original drama out there, it is still worth a watch for fans of the genre.

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Lots to Love, a few things to hate

Where to start with this, because overall I felt like this was such a much needed improvement on typical cdrama fare.

Arthur Chen proves that good looks and incredible acting skills can go hand in hand (Leo Wu is another example). In fact when you consider how young these guys are, they both should have an incredible future ahead in adult roles. The intensity that is required of him in this role plays a huge part in the credibility of the script, so kudos to him. Job well done.

Likewise, a lot is askes of Zhang Jing Yi, who for the most part plays it well. There are times when her silence or inability to respond feels extremely frustrating but this could be the constraints of the script or the directing.

Be warned, it gets very heavy and serious with topics like revenge, obsession, tragedy, the usual cdrama tropes of 2FL delusion, rude controlling parents, jealousy that gets twisted to never be the perpetrators fault but everyone else’s.

There are moments in the show where it all becomes a little unecessary and actually damages what could have been the best cdrama I’ve ever seen. Instead the low blows and cheap shots the writers throw into this show randomly is destructive to it. That’s where my disappointment ends.

The other friendships that form, between college friends through to the awesome gang at Flying Network help support the two leads who really need it throughout. When you lack family support the friends need to come through and there are some touching scenes.

The romance is genuine, and the chemistry between the two is amazing.

Occasionally it felt draggy, but all dramas do at times. I would have loved a little more variety with scenes, it gets very top heavy with college classes, programming group - I do think they could have got the message across about who dominates who without 50 hrs of classroom/club scenes (over exaggerating but you get the drfit) and towards the end too much tedious office scenes, but thats just balance and you kind of tolerate it when the story is good.

Loved the music, the OST was top notch, however I supose it will be hard to find? I never can find full drama OST’s for chinese shows on the streaming services.

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Minha opinião sobre Lighter and Princess

Primeiramente, é um cdrama 10/10, as OSTs são maravilhosas e a fotografia nem se fala.

Num primeiro momento quem está assistindo pode se sentir confuso nos dois primeiros episódios, pois começa no "meio" da história, quando eles se reencontram depois de anos separados e não sabemos de tudo o que aconteceu e o que os fez chegar ali.

Depois a gente descobre tudo o que aconteceu e sim, é um enemies to lovers, o que eu simplesmente adoro, por isso já me conquistou.

Depois de sabermos o motivo pelo qual ele foi preso, sofrermos juntos com a protagonista e passamos raiva com a atitude do protagonista.

Depois voltamos ao presente, onde ambos se reencontram e podemos ver que o sentimento deles não diminuiu, apesar do protagonista tentar disfarçar, mas o fato de ele sentir ciúmes entrega tudo.

No final, após várias dificuldades os protagonistas conseguem o que desejam e ficam juntos, e nós até ficamos com pena de um dos vilões da história, mas ele teve o que mereceu.

É um dorama que vale a pena assistir.

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worse than a schoolplay

I really wonder why this drama has got such high scores, it is really bad in so many ways that i dont know where to start... The ML and FL are both unnecessarily aggressive while pretending to be smart and "genius"... The FL pretends to hate the guy but she is always stuck to him? Also, the FL seems to have no real interest in life/ career other than bickering with the ML who obviously is not seduced by her wit, but by her all package, to put it politely. The plot is sooo repetitive too, the ML insults the FL, she realizes his intentions were "right", he insults her again, the FL realizes it was just out of concern etc. It is honestly insulting for the intelligence of all men and women out there - intellectuals or not - to believe that love is about mocking the other all the time.
I cannot believe it's a 2022 drama!
Only recommended as a challenge for CAN YOU THINK OF ANYTHING WORSE?

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Sparks Flying Everywhere

"Lighter and Princess" is a heartwarming drama that tells the story of Zhu Yun and Li Xun, two university classmates who fall in love despite their different personalities. While Zhu Yun is warm and friendly, Li Xun is a computer genius who is often aloof and cold. However, their chemistry is undeniable, and viewers can't help but root for their relationship to grow and overcome the many obstacles that come their way.

One of the strengths of "Lighter and Princess" is the way it slowly builds up the characters over time, allowing viewers to really get to know them and understand their motivations. Zhu Yun is a particularly admirable character, as she endures mistreatment from Li Xun but still remains by his side, supporting him and helping him achieve his goals. Her unwavering love and dedication to Li Xun is truly touching and serves as a reminder of the power of love to overcome even the toughest challenges.

The acting in "Lighter and Princess" is also top-notch, with the two lead actors displaying excellent chemistry and emotional range. Their portrayal of Zhu Yun and Li Xun's relationship is authentic and believable, making it easy for viewers to become invested in their story.

Overall, "Lighter and Princess" is a highly enjoyable Chinese drama that explores the power of love and perseverance. Its well-crafted characters, strong performances, and compelling storyline make it a must-watch for fans of romantic dramas.

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