Almost halfway with Love The Way You Are and while the storyline is nothing new, it has this innocence and vulnerability that is just captivating. I am drawn in from the first episode.

The ML embodied the youthful innocence. He had this quiet confidence. He is effortlessly serving us “boy next door”. Him and Angelababy really looked good together and I think this type of roles suit her better. I really liked Angela here and you can see the conflicting emotions in her face. While they are unrelated by blood, their family relationship adds a complexity to the budding relationship of these two characters. There is this underlying feeling of hesitation and longing.

We are 12 episodes in, so at some point there will be some angst in the story and I’ll probably need tissues for it. I hate to say this but as the story goes, the ML may end up with the worst heartbreak of his life. Nevertheless, the ML and FL are already giving me the feels with their pursuit of love and second chances. I am all in for both of them.

This drama is a visual feast. I love the melancholic mood and simplicity. What a picturesque Shanghai. The cinematography is on point and wherever this neighbourhood is, I want to be there.

Above all, what makes this show extra special is the beautiful OST. Every single song sounds so precious. It just completes the drama and gives us mood and feels.

A lot of people were saying that this is a remake of the korean drama, Something In The Rain. I for one, personally haven’t seen SITR, I think I dropped it after the first episode. It just didn’t capture my attention. I think the leads in LTWYA are way more captivating.

Oh, and is it just me, but the ML looks like he can be Xiao Zhan’s younger brother.

Overall my noona romance meter is high off the charts. It is visually stunning and emotional. I cannot wait for the next lot of episodes.