Music, Food, Love and powerful voices!!!

It’s one of those dramas you watch after something very high angst, or if you just love something sweet. I haven’t had a drama that gave me a certain feeling since Love O2O. This isn’t an overly explanatory review, I just want to say that this drama made me feel good, and I hope it makes someone else feel good too!!!

I think the acting was great, the visuals were amazing. And the voice acting and singing were honestly the biggest highlight of the drama.

I would say that this drama is not for everyone. If you’re one of those people that doesn’t like slow and easy romances, then you will probably find this boring. But for me it’s a 10/10.

Do watch!!!

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C-drama or Soap Opera, it's good either way

I actually enjoyed this drama a lot, though I understand why many don't. It is one of those over-dramatized family stories with lots of plot holes and questions, doppelgangers, family feuds, death, kidnapping, and all that fun stuff, haha. That's why I think it would qualify as a soap. It was a genuinely sweet drama with a fast-paced romance that keeps you going until the end. The characters are enjoyable to watch, and they fit very well into the story.
Shu Manning's character was admirable. though portrayed as weak, nervous, and anxious, she was not afraid in pursuing her love. And she loved that man with her whole life, she was willing to do anything for him.
Yan Xing Cheng fit the role of the Lethal Man quite well. His character was strong and unshakeable, yet showed his soft side to Manning, and he did love her very much. (PS: Their Kisses were the highlight of the whole thing )
The supporting characters were also pleasing to watch, they kept the story going.
the only downside of this drama would be the plot, it could have been written better though the story was interesting.
All in all its a good and recommended drama if you want a passionate romance with a bit of thriller, suspense, and drama.

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Dark Clouds Are Passing, And the Wind Will Always Rise

I couldn't be more grateful to come across such a beautiful and impactful drama. This drama is simple, wholesome, and educative. It portrays the struggles of the ordinary individual living in the society that has been designed for us. Hardships, loss, death, and failure come in more than one way and will eventually affect all of us. And we will fall because we are human. But the sun will always shine brightly after a storm and hardships will eventually pass to become stories and experiences we use to grow and teach others.

The story is wholesome. It tells the story of a young woman who suffers a loss and loses the direction of her life. She decides to take a vacation to a beautiful village that changed her life forever, as she met people with similar struggles as her, she made friends with them, she found love, and she gained happiness. She proved that in this life, only you can choose your path to happiness, and happiness will find you where you never expected it. The story is also about a young man with great ambition for his home. He grew up watching families get torn apart because of poverty caused by a lack of development in their village. He came with the ambition to change the future of his home, and he did. Along the way, he met new people, who were merely passers-by, but turned out to be his dear friends. And he found love, in a woman who was willing to grow with him.

The Yunan village was a beautiful, ethereal, and calming setting. It brought the drama to life, and the actors were the wind that blew this drama to victory. Each character with a story. Each member of the village played a part in changing the future of their village. Each character that lived in the courtyard, served as a blueprint of the struggles of life and taught us that we can overcome them.

this drama did something to me that many dramas haven't, I won't lie and say it's my favuorite, but it is impressionable, it is beautiful and it was definitely worth the watch. It is another 100% romance drama because it goes beyond the love of two people, it is the love of friends, family, community, and country. And truly Love prevails.

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It has what many mini dramas lack, Wholesomeness

Of all the mini-dramas I've watched, this is the only one that has given me a wholesome and complete feeling. It felt like an actual drama but was quick and not draggy. The story, unlike other mini-dramas, is actually very well-written and concise. the conflicts are interesting and are solved quickly without any loopholes. my experience with mini-dramas though good, always leaves me very unsatisfied, the only feeling of dissatisfaction I got from this one is that I didn't want it to end because it was too good. The characters are very likable, and the romance is straight to the point and insanely cute. After watching Yang Ze in the killer is also romantic, I fell in love with him immediately, he definitely did not disappoint in this drama. I hope to see him in more dramas in the future.

All in all it's a really good mini-drama that will improve your mood after a stressful day. It has a very sweet and wholesome story and I hope you all enjoy it as much as I did. I'll definitely be rewatching this.

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Really good for a web drama

Like most people, I've also taken a fancy to these short-length Chinese dramas. They are easier to follow and quick, but too many times, the plot is usually weak with insanely low production value.

This drama is different from the short dramas I've watched. It was really engaging and the production was okay. Though not new or unique, the story is well-written, simple, and interesting. You also don't get bored because of how fast the whole thing is. It is light, cute, and sweet and the kisses are very nice. The chemistry between the leads is really nice and the side characters are pleasing.

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If it can make you smile like a fool, It is a good drama

I didn’t expect this drama to be as good as it was. It's a definite cliche in the sense that it has all the CEO tropes you could ask for. But I've observed that tropey dramas these days are not as frustrating as they used to be. The drama is your typical hate to love CEO drama with a not so good “Strong woman” twist. (I would like to point out that her strength isn’t supernatural, she’s just stronger than your average person because of her kung fu background). The drama is cute, funny, and sweet. It is also fast paced and easy to follow. Conflicts are resolved easily, there are no breakups and it has a perfect and satisfying happy ending. I didn’t want the drama to end.

All the side characters were cute. Her parents were honestly the best C drama parents I’ve ever encountered. His grandfather was so nice, and the office workers were cute. This drama also has the best Second Couple in the history of C drama second CPs. The couples were literally gummy bears and marshmallows for me. No awkwardness and their chemistry were impeccable. I wished they had made Bai An Rou less evil and given her a chance with Han Ran, but their situation was still okay. The plot was nothing new, but as I always say, if it can make you smile like a fool, squeal like a smitten child, and give you butterflies, it is a good drama.

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Sisterhood prevails once again, this is a gem worth watching

I never expected to find a gem as good as A Dream of Splendour, but I found a better one. This drama will always have a special place in my heart. I guarantee you it is one of the most beautiful stories you'll come across. I laughed, I cried and I smiled till my face hurt.
I have noticed recently the production of feminist Chinese historical dramas, and I'm glad to see that the standard is being set beautifully. We have passed the age of palace dramas where women kill each other for men. It's time to face reality and call out history for what it really was. It is also time for us to portray women as we are, people who cherish each other and support one another. In the women in this drama, I saw myself, my sisters, my best friends, and my closest confidants. I also saw the strength of familial love and the value of forgiveness. There is much to learn from this drama, and truly I have learned.

This is the story of a group of women who encounter the Yin family of Xin state and how they face many obstacles, and tackle the pressures of society. How they grow, learn, and become better people in life. It is a story about the importance of family and friendship, of sisterhood and brotherhood. It is a story about the virtue of patience, kindness, honesty, and most especially, LOVE. It is a story about empowerment and the fight for a better tomorrow.

This drama brings to light many important feminist themes. The solidarity of women, empowerment, the importance of breaking down the patriarchy, fighting against domestic violence and abuse, as well as tackling the issue of postpartum depression and many other issues women face. I can't imagine how difficult it must have been for women then. The drama acts as a parody that mocks the ridiculous rules of ancient times. It also brings in modern themes to show what life could have been like if men removed their heads from their behinds and treated women like human beings.

This drama is what I will call 100% romance, it is not just about the romance of two people, but it is about the love and the bond of family. The drama teaches many important lessons, and I truly appreciate being able to come across this story.
A bonus is that the production quality, setting, costumes, music, themes, and acting are also high quality and impeccable.

This drama is 10000/10, and I hope to rewatch it again in the near future.

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It's all about Cultural Appreciation

A Talented art restorer takes in a student and falls in love with her.

STORY
What I loved the most about this drama is the production. The drama is about cultural appreciation and the importance of preserving history in form of art. I loved all the artwork and the little lessons we got at the end of some episodes. They were really cool. The setting was also so cool. I loved the rural-urban area where the film was shot.
The romantic plot wasn't anything new, but I loved the lack of immature conflicts and misunderstandings, despite their huge potential. Every time I thought the drama was going to make a cliche move, they went all 360 on me and proved that characters in C dramas can be mature when it comes to romance. All the couples were so mature in the aspect of love and that gave it the realism that we never see in C dramas. Both the SML and SFL took their rejections very well, and did not let that ruin their friendships and relationships.

CHARACTERS
I loved Qin Zhiyuan's character so much. He was a total weirdo (The good kind that is cute and funny). His character first comes off as your typical cold and arrogant male lead, but with time, we see that he's actually the cutest guy ever. He had a cute and child-like side that only his closest friend and Qiu Yuan got to see. He was also extremely talented in his field.
Qiu Yuan on the other hand was such a sweetie. She was an ambitious and talented girl who was persistent for what she wanted. She had a massive crush on QZY from the start as he was someone she looked up to in the industry. After a few encounters and conflicts, she becomes his student and her feelings for him grew into love. She was such an authentic character, she had her bubbly personality which brought out QZY's child-like side, and they balanced each other perfectly as a couple. There were sometimes that I could really see the age difference between them, but that wasn't much of a bother.
Zuo Huairen is the first SML I can proudly say that I like. I'm someone who has never found an SML pleasing, but Huairen proved me wrong. He was a mature, level-headed, and kind guy who cherished his friends very much. His character was very pleasing. Gao Shuo and Liu Xuan were also very cute characters, I loved their relationship. Xixi and Youxian were also a cute addition to the drama, their stories didn't drag at all.

FINALE
This is a really good drama, you should watch it. The production, the acting and everything are perfect. I love the music too. Though the story isn't the most original, it has so many other good qualities to overshadow this flaw.

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Cutest drama ever !!!

OMG!!!
I don’t think I’ve ever Fan-girled this hard in my life. The drama was so cute, their relationship developed so well, and there were so many cute and heartwarming scenes between them.
Kota was such a cute and bashful character and I loved his attitude towards life. He had a lot of insecurities, but he never let them affect him.
Naoya on the other hand is one of those people everyone assumes is perfect because of popularity, but also has his own fair share of imperfections he’s too afraid to show.
I love how their contrasting personalities balanced each other, it really helped with their romance. I wish we could have gotten more romantic scenes from them.
The two of them got me all jittery and tingly and I honestly haven’t felt like this in a long time.

This drama was honestly just Eye candy galore. All the side characters were so attractive, this was a heavy bonus.

The only downside for me was that their back and forth got a little too draggy and some of Kota’s kawaii moments were more cringe than cute. But when has cringe ever bothered me.

If you love BL, fluff and cuteness overload with a little bit of cringe, then this drama is perfect for you.

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It is a story with a lesson.

STORY
I was very sceptical about this drama because of the Harem tag and the schemes because I'm not a fan of dramas with those tags. But this drama didn't disappoint me. The drama reminded me a lot of The story of Minglan, but it wasn't as good. The plot was okay, it wasn't anything special. The schemes were pretty lame and the romance was slow. However, the beauty of this drama came from the lesson we were supposed to learn. In a time when women are reduced to nothing simply because of their birth status, how can they prevail?
The story is about the daughter of a concubine who marries the husband of her late sister in order to save their families prestige. In this drama we see the highest form of women’s hatred towards each other. A situation caused by unequal polygamy, where concubines are treated like trash and main wives scheme against them. Mother in laws make life hell for their daughters in law, and children are made to hate each other from birth because of status. This plague is then passed on to the next generation of schemers. It is a game of survival of the fittest and only the strongest prevails, but not without regrets.

The romance in this drama though slow was very sufficient, there were moments I smiled so hard and couldn't stop. The development in romance was so natural and beautiful, I loved it very much. Seven and Wallace did an amazing job with this one. Their emotions were portrayed beautifully and we could see the love, as well as the struggles they faced to reach the place they did at the end. Luo Shiyiniang was a strong character who stood her ground and did not let anything get in the way of her dreams and ambitions. And Xu Lingyi, though with his faults for neglecting all of his concubines, was a very supportive and good man once he found love.
Each of the concubines in Xu Lingyis harem had a story of their own. Each woman turned evil because of their unfortunate fate. It may have been better if Xu Lingyi gave them the time of day, but he didn't and that amplified their greiviances. I couldn't find it in my heart to hate any of them, especially concubine Qin, because those women did not deserve what they went through.
I saw a lot of people call this drama the Mother-in-Law trials, but the MIL didn't cause as much trouble as I thought she would. Everything she did was for her family, and though she was wrong in too many cases and refused to admit defeat, her eyes eventually opened to see the truth. She caused many problems, but in the end it was to protect her family. I ended up liking her character very much
All the other characters were beautiful. I loved Daddi Tangs role as Ou Yanxin, he was an upright man who was late in love, but still did well. Amber was a good maid who went astray one too many times, and eventually paid for what she did, but she sought her happiness in the end. Dongqing, General Fu and the other boy were pleasing side characters too. I loved The Luo family once all the older women in the family died. Shiyi's sisters were beautifully portrayed, and Erniang's self development was commendable. The other members of the Xu family were also pleasing to look at. The villains were nothing special, but they kept the plot going.
FINALE
All in all it is a good drama. The plot is okay, villains are punished and self redemption prevails. It’s not the most impressionable, but it has its merits. It is worth the watch, but I wont settle for a rewatch. Give this one a go when you are ready to accept harems and you won't regret it.

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A Motivating and romantic drama.

I started this drama because of An Yu as I'm not a big fan of sports dramas and this drama didn't disappoint. It showed the importance of courage, humility, believing in oneself, and mostly Love. I particularly love this drama because of the raw emotions of the male lead. There was a secret lesson in this drama, and I think it's about men's mental health. There were no scorned women and unnecessary love triangles, even all the scheming was done by men. It removed the men from the perfect image we are all made to expect from them. We were able to see the vulnerability and real emotions of men, a topic that causes so much stigma in our community. So many times, men are taught that in order to be "masculine", they need to be strong and bottle up their emotions, and their mental health is affected negatively.

The story of a goal-oriented and determined athlete who fell in love with his coach. She was the first person to recognise his talent, and she held his hand through all the hardships.

Duan Yu Cheng's character was really good, you could see him develop both mentally and emotionally, and career-wise too. An Yu did so well, just like he always does.
Luo Na was a beautiful character too, she supported him all the way, and even though there were moments when she faltered, she never gave up on him, and she never let him give up on his dreams.
All the supporting characters were talented and beautiful. they really made the drama interesting to watch.

The OST was also really good, and it gave me the feels. Loved it so much. Some of the songs are also in English so I'm gonna be singing along all the time.

the only con is that the end was a bit rushed, and we never got to see more of Yu Cheng's competitions. Also, something to point out is that the first half of the drama concentrates more on sports, while the other half is more about romance, close to the end, there were fewer sports scenes and mostly romantic ones.
this drama is a must-watch, and very beautiful. you won't regret it.

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A masterpiece created by women - There is great pride is sisterhood.

THIS DRAMA IS A MUST-WATCH.
It's the first drama I've watched where I've seen female solidarity. It is as easy as it is unrealistic and selfish to make women bite each other's heads off because of a man as usually done in dramas. Where sisterhood is treated as a myth and women only exist to be evil to each other. This drama respected women, it didn't demean us. The drama showed that women have suffered for centuries at the hands of the patriarchy, and we are still suffering till now. It shows female solidarity at its finest.
When I started this drama, this statement is what came to mind, “In a world where we have no status, all we want to do is live in peace, can they not still offer us that?”
Halfway into the drama, the answer to my question was "no, they can't"
and at the end of the drama, my answer is, "there is hope for us. "
Story
The story of three strong independent women who suffered at the hands of men who were supposed to be their protectors. No matter the obstacle they faced, no matter the conflicts, they always remembered their sisterhood and their bond. Along the way, they meet good men and women who formed friendships and romantic relationships with them. They meet people who respect them and cherish them. And for everyone who stepped on their pride, they fought back tenfold without hesitation. they fought for justice, their reputations, and for their futures.

Characters,
Character development was impeccable. this is the first drama where i didn't see a single bit of conflict between women. people need to understand that women can exist in this world without hating each other because of men, and this was portrayed by the characters of Song Linzhang, Gao Hui, the empress, and the famous singer. They had so much potential to be the worst, but they weren't. they thought for themselves, and they developed beautifully.

Zhao Pan'er was a beautiful, strong, and talented woman who advanced bravely in every situation. though beaten down many times, with the help of her sisters and her lover, she always stood up again.

Sunsaniang is the epitome of motherly love. who cared so much about everyone around her. she was the string that tied their sisterhood together and despite her husband and son's betrayal, she never gave up on herself.

song lin zhang, the most complex of the three, who had the greatest potential to derail, showed us that making mistakes doesn't mean you cannot be redeemed. as the youngest of the three, she was naive and innocent. but after suffering at the hands of men, she realised that only her sisters can give her the love and respect she desperately craved. and she earned both not just from her sisters, but from the public, because of her impeccable talent.

Gu Qian Fan stood his ground, he loved unconditionally, he existed for her, and he loved her so much. He was a good man. he had his shortcomings and insecurities, and he was lost and in the dark. but a shining light came and brightened his path as he said to his father. Zhao Pan'er, his confidante and a woman he will always respect. he is a man who deserves respect.

all other characters including Zhao di, Chen Lian, Chi pan and his subordinates, Scholar du, the emperor, the empress, and Gao hui did amazing jobs. Ouyang xu was perfectly evil. actor did a great job.

the cinematography of this drama was impeccable. the art, the dancing, the music, and that performance in ep 32 was to die for.

a beautiful drama, with a beautiful ending and an important story. I've ranted so much because I love it too much. Truly a masterpiece and must watch for everyone.

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You'll loose some of your hair, but it wont be a waste.

Pin Anong is a drama I had on my watch list for almost two years. I was very skeptical about watching because I knew what a slap and kiss drama entails, the reviews for the drama made me see that it was going to be a drama you either love so much or hate from the bottom of your heart. A disease that plagues every blockbuster slap and kiss Lakorn that exists.
the first thing I did, as you all should when you watch a Lakorn with a slap and kiss tag, is lower my expectations of normality and peace. you will enjoy the drama once this is done.
Plot
- the plot was well written, it is your typical evil stepmother cliche filled with action-packed drama, a strong and handsome rascal of a male lead, a weak, annoying but lovable female lead, and beautiful and evil side characters to keep the drama going.
The story was very easy to watch, despite it being slightly devastating and very frustrating. But is it really a slap and kiss if you don't lose a few hair strands from the madness it all?
- There was an annoying breakup, but I think the leads needed it a lot because of their lack of trust in each other. Though some tables were left unturned and some things we could have gotten clarity on, they weren't too bothersome.

Acting/characters
Pin Anong was a very simple but complex character, her goodwill caused her to be a very stupid, frustrating, annoying, and gullible person. But despite all this, I couldn't find it in my heart to hate her as many seemed to. All she wanted was peace and middle ground, without hurting anyone, though it ended up costing her a lot.

Khun Yai would have been perfect if not for how aggressive he was. I saw many people admire and compliment him, but despite his heroism, prowess, intelligence, and attractiveness, he was still an aggressive piece of shit at the beginning of the drama, not surprising because every Slap and kiss male lead tends to be like this. but he's lovable for most, if not all of the drama.

the other side characters did their jobs well, we hated those we needed to hate when we needed to hate them and loved those we needed to love when we needed to love them. That's all I'm going to say because I won't be giving any more spoilers.

Is it worth the watch? YES!!!!! try it and see, I've encountered better lakorns but this one probably enters my top five favourites.

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A good watch for a Lazy week

All in all it's a really good dramas. The leads have good chemistry, the story is quite a good one, nothing spontaneous and no major misunderstandings or angst, it's just romance, life and a little bit of business. The music was pretty catchy, I sang along a few times. Actors were good, no one made me hate their acting. I advise to watch it when you are calm, collected and are in the mood for something light hearted and sweet.

It isn't the most impressionable drama, not one I would re-watch any ways but its a good one, and definitely worth watching

pro's
- no unnecessary misunderstandings.
- no unnecessary dragging, and even the break up was manageable.
- its a genuinely good story
-Very light hearted and the leads have massive chemistry
- goal oriented characters who wanted the best for each other. Very admirable friendships too.
- Everyone in the drama was attractive, this is a bonus
- Though it's forty episodes, its very bearable (note: I said bearable because you will find your self skipping a lot of scenes towards the end). Although I advice not to watch it when you're in a rush. Be in your zone and at your own pace and you'll enjoy it.
- The leads had beautiful; chemistry and understanding, both were very reasonable and responsible even in times of crisis

Cons
- The C drama script writing habit of making everything so perfect that you already know something horrible is about to happen.
- Ning Meng and her husband until episode 39
- The second leads story which was the highlight of the beginning became very draggy in the middle of the drama and only picked up at the end. I skipped almost all their scenes.
- There were some periods when the Male lead seemed like a block of wood. I wasn't getting emotions from him when i wanted to, especially during the break up and his fathers mystery.
-Ning Meng was a bitch, but she did redeem herself.

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As troublesome as it looks, YOU WON'T REGRET WATCHING IT

A WELL EXCECUTED SLAP AND KISS. This drama was so beautiful
STORY
the story is one hell of a roller coaster and sincerely if you aren't patient enough, you'll probably miss a good one. Mind not the slap and kiss tag, it doesn't exist much in this drama I'll tell you that. I love the suspense, the angst, the action and the romance they all balanced each other so well. It even beat me at my drama investigation skills, and you'll definitely receive some pleasant and unpleasant surprises, and secrets . I love how the villains were portrayed in this drama, they were each others poison. They got what they deserved mainly because they kept setting traps for each other. They literally dug their own graves and it gave us the satisfaction of seeing all the enemies get what they deserve. The story was simply too good.

CAST AND ACTING
This is my second Mik drama, Sapai Import being the first which I watched a week ago, I just had to get a taste of his hotness again and he didn't disappoint. His character as Jet was a very beautiful one. His protectiveness, loyalty, love and respect towards Sophita and her whole family was just amazing. Sophita despite how batshit crazy she was for the first half of the drama, proved to be a very innocent and strong woman who just wanted the best for her family and the people she loved, she was just really horrible at showing it and had a hard time trusting people. I love how naturally her feelings for Jet developed. As for the side characters, Loyal secretary Tuptim, Cute and lovable best friend Pong and the others, they were all wonderful people. Their acting was also really good as I was immersed in all their characters. The villains, especially Kreetha and Rawin performed so well because I hated them so much. They raised my anxiety so good, haha.

Music
That song from enemies to the heart was so beautiful. This is one of those dramas that you'll be singing along even though you don't know the lyrics. I appreciate catchy music in dramas more than anything.

Re-watch value - Maybe years later when I've forgotten all about it

All in all, its an amazing drama and I advice everyone to please watch it. You wont regret it

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