I May Love You (2023)

This drama is very dreamy !!

This drama is not strangers to lovers but more of acquaintances to lovers.

This starts off by showing us that the leads are acquaintances and how ML wanted FL to help him get together with her best friend in the past. They didnot show anything about what went on with the ML and FL's friend which saved us a lot of time to understand and focus more on the leads . The writers eliminated the crap and gave us what we want by showing bits and pieces of past story.

I did not understand why the leads behaved the way they behaved after FL's confession but the latter episodes answered all of my questions and helped me understand each of their personalities better. For me, this definitely stands out from the other crush based C-dramas and FL though crazy for TangYu , after being rejected she did not let go of her self worth and focused on what is right for her.

The chemistry between the leads is LIT!!! Both of them are bold and aggressive in expressing their feelings. Their scenes together will give you butterflies and they created some iconic scenes.

ML's mother character was very adorable and liked her whenever she was on screen. The other side characters or couples didnot interest me much and skipped most of their scenes. The intro song and its lyrics are good .

Overall, if you are into C-dramas with dreamy scenes and mature yet romance . Give this a try !!

Leia Mais

Review

For me this drama is 90/100 because when I currently watch this drama I feel something that we cannot just confess to someone without being rejected. I checked the reviews of the other people on how bad this drama was. For me it is not that bad because I feel that we can learn something about this flow of story like you should think before you speak to others. You see that when Tang Xin confessed to Tang Yu that she likes Tang Yu because he is handsome and rich. Right?! I just wanna say that there is nothing wrong about Tang Xin treatment to him or reject him in a bad way. I think I understand Tang Xin why she is like that. Tang Yu said that they are both not compatible. Of course, Tang xin was hurt by what Tang Yu said to her, right? I understand that some of other people think that Tang Xin is annoying and that she cannot said to him that she likes him for 4 years. If you are in the position of Tang Xin how can you tell him that you like Tang Yu very much to the point that you stalked or stick his photo in your room. For me there is nothing wrong about how you stalked someone but of course except to the bad stalker.

Of course I kinda don't like how she treat him like that but I can understand her. Also the chemistry between them is so cute and beautiful. OST is soooo good also. For now I just wanna see the flow of story in the next episode to final episode.

Just now, I watched the EP 17 my reaction was just wow the both of them delivered it well specially Tang Xin. I expect that Tang Xin really have a deep love for Tang Yu. The way she confess her feeling in weibo. We can see that her love for him is so genuine. So I can understand her why did she have to act like she didn't care about him were in fact she's hurting inside. He just didn't know that she like him that much although I can see that Tang Yu notice Tang Xin.

It is very highly recommend. So if you think that this drama is bad, cliche or creepy just don't watch it anymore. Problem solve right?!

PS: She Fell First But He Fell Harder

Leia Mais

Sweet and cute drama - well worth a look

I started this for Miles Wei, as I didn't know the other actors; and per usual he didn't disappoint. But I was pleasantly surprised by the rest of the cast -- particularly the SML and SFL - who played Director Lu and Tang Dingding. Everyone played their roles convincingly well.
One negative that I can kind of agree with other reviewers on is the FL's handling of her emotions. It's normal to have intense feelings toward someone, but her wall of photos of her crush, was a bit over-the-top and worrisome -- especially for an adult woman. I felt that as a grown, successful woman; she didn't need to follow the ML around like a lost puppy the way that she did. In my opinion, the saving grace for this drama was when the writers snapped to their senses and had Tang Xin start to stand on her own after the ML rejected her.
Maybe it was a deliberate part of her character arc, but I felt that when Tang Xin began to establish herself apart from her feelings for Tang Yu, that was the turning point for when he began to take notice of her, not just as someone who pined around for him. When she stepped back from him, he could see her more clearly for who she was and realized he liked what he saw. That was smart writing, and redeemed this drama in a big way, for me. Love that in the end, Tang Yu and Tang Xin stood on equal footing, with each adoring the other just as much -- as any healthy relationship should.

Leia Mais

It was an okay series. Maybe a good filler while waiting on your favorite show to aire. It has some good elements to it such as the supporting cast but I just couldn’t get into it. I finished the series but that was because I forced myself too. The FL just gave me negative vibes by her actions from episode 1. From episode 1 to 18, I watched this catch chases mouse game. She was somewhat resistant to the end which maid the progression of the relationship nonexistent.the acting wasn’t bad, the story itself wasn’t terrible but the FL was too much for me. I kept wishing he’d move on.

Leia Mais

A decent rom-com of unrequited love and second-chance romance. Miles Wei does what he does best.

Subjective Gut Rating: 7.75

I am a fan of unrequited-love-turned-romance and also second-chance romance. So, “I May Love You” is the perfect drama for me at the moment. It’s an easy-to-watch rom-com to kill time.

I have conflicting feelings about the female lead, Tang Xin. Her first introduction to us viewers isn’t quite what I was hoping for and I was a little worried. She appeared to be obsessed with ML, Tang Yu, a little stalkerish with her wall of photos, and seemed to be a little clingy. I understand she’s been in love with Tang Yu for 4 years, but still, those pictures creeped me out. But on the other hand, I liked her assertiveness and her straightforwardness when confessing her love. I might not agree with her dishonesty in a way, but also understand where she’s coming from. Luckily, I like her more when stood her ground and focuses on her career. She let Tang Yu grovel and try to win her love without giving in too easily.

I love seeing a male lead miss his chance of love and have to grovel and win the affection of the female lead. However, that push-and-pull and Tan Xin’s stubbornness lasted too long. It was fun at first, but then towards the middle of the drama, it became very repetitive and I slowly lost interest in the main romance. I eventually just look forward to the secondary romance, which is cute and sweet. I adore that couple and wanted more screen time for them.

Miles Wei is the usual Miles Wei. He has played similar roles many times, but you can’t deny he looks quite handsome. At least he is not a total cold CEO and does show his lovable side once he’s in love. I know this is not a big budget production, but they have got to give Miles Wei and Huo Chen Dong better suits to wear. Their suits look like UNFINISHED products from fashion design students, or unfinished products from Project Runway contestants when they ran out of time after Tim Gunn told them to stop. They are ridiculous! Miles can use a few more suits and not repeatedly wear the same ones. He’s the CEO of a film production company afterall. The makeup of the female lead isn't that great either. Her foundation is too white but her lips are too bright. On the other hand, 2FL looks really pretty.

On a positive note, there are many lovable characters in this drama and no annoying ones. I adored ML’s mother and his sister. They are so cute and are the best wingwoman for ML. I was worried the sister would be another annoying spoiled princess, but she’s so lovely. We only have good and supportive parents, and good and supportive friends.

Aside from the mid-drama slow pacing due to the back-and-forth of the main romance, this is a pretty decent and light-hearted drama to watch. I don’t think it’s a realistic portrayal of the industries, so don’t think too hard but enjoy a cute and fluffy drama, with decent quality and number of kisses and an adorable supporting cast.


Completed: 1/12/2024 - Review #393

Leia Mais

The only downfall of this show and a lot of slow burning romance (not this was generally one) but it just took them so long to get together and it's like bro lol y'all are feeling the vibe, just have at it, okay? But then I get it because then the show wouldn't have been what it was but I guess I was cool with it, overall, it was a good show, not necessarily complications or toxic minus the forced...stuff. But other than that, not a bad show. Clear, cut, straight forward, the chemistry is sizzling, the side characters weren't bad, I liked the relationships and families and yeah, the music was even fantastic as well. So definitely worth a watch before 2023 ends or even when 2024 begins tbh.

Leia Mais

i should have watched this in 1 go

It's refreshing to see ML is the one chasing FL this time.
I think the pacing was good and the actors fit their roles perfectly.
The first episode hooked me. who wouldn't? FL is pretty, has talent, is confident, and strong. Never was she portrayed as clumsy just to give her dimension.
I was watching it while empathizing with the FL and in my head "Yeah, I would be as confused if the boy who just rejected me suddenly turned a 360." I like that she didn't give in right away. Which is contrary to what others are asking in the comment section. She wants security that ML was not just touched by her (failed) confession and really likes her too. That is realistic.
I like that there are no villains, no evil and unreasonable parents and everyone is supportive.
If I have to nitpick the wardrobe for MW wasn't thoroughly thought out.

Leia Mais

I May Love You is one of those dramas that had potential but got lost when, for most of the drama, the female lead is putting off the male lead because he rejected her confession which, by the way, was abrupt and lacked sincerity when she tells him the shallow reason for what she likes him making herself as superficial as her reasons. The male lead doesn’t realize that he had started to fall for her until she leaves his side. He starts to court her by all possible ways, only to be refused in a rude, humiliating, and cruel way every time he tried to pursue her even though she still likes him. The male lead did a great job bringing his character to life and bringing out all kinds of emotions like anger, jealousy, uncertainty, honest care for her, and deep love that he demonstrated as soon as he realized that he liked her. On the other hand, up until episode eighteen, the female lead is responding with disdain, cruelty and, to a certain degree, sadistically when she seems to plan strategists and takes pleasure in hurting him as he tries, diligently, to right the pain caused by his rejection. Once the leading couple gets together, the relationship is cute from her side and beautifully passionate from his. The leading lady’s character was written in such a way that, for the most part, she doesn’t seem to have the emotional intensity of falling deeply for him at first sight and loving him for four years. Huang Ri Ying (as Tang Xin) has played too many insufferable leading ladies and her deadpan expressions in this drama make it difficult to give the viewer the “I’ve loved you for so long” vibe. Overall, even if the leading couple have many intimate scenes, is the leading man who lits the flame with his great acting. Other couples and supporting cast seem less enthusiastic pursuing their love interests.

Leia Mais

A rare Gem of a C-drama, breath of fresh air

I AM LOVING THIS ❤️❤️❤️ Started it just as a filler drama to pass time but I Already reached the last episode! (The first few episodes may be off-putting to some, understandably so. but if you give it some time, you won’t regret the watch ❤️)

I appreciate all the aspects of this drama. The couple’s sizzling chemistry, BOTH of their personalities, their families, friends, the workplaces, the looks, outfits, OSTs, the longgg,, sweet chase that made me fall in love with the ml even more— every bit of this drama is truly a breath of fresh air. Such a gem is exceptionally rare for C-drama romances. If you had your unfortunate shares of experiences of C-dramas with draggy plots, misunderstandings, excessive dramas, problematic 2nd leads, childish themes, time-leaps, and an outrageously long list of disappointing tropes, you will understand why.
The ml’s unceasing love and affection for the fl is absolutely heart melting. He is WHIPPED whipped, enamored of our fl. And watching him do the sweetest, selfless, purest things for her is so endearing. He is just so soft for her and his actions towards her are an epitome of the word softness itself. The way he looks at her, the way he holds her, embraces her, gently kisses her forehead, speaks to her, reassures her, EVERYTHING is just so delicately pure. He is one of the greenest flags out there I would say. I love how his character was made and he pulled it off so well. He has that charm of a soft-spoken, respectful, mature CEO, but make no mistake, his girl is not to be messed with. Watch this drama to have your dose of sugars, beware though, you may develop a sweet-tooth.

As happy I am to have found this drama, I am also sad that it’s ending. I don’t know if I will find another C-dramas like this, I will be so happy if I do. Please recommend me if there are any that is close to this!

Leia Mais

Insufferable series other than the 2nd lead.

I have soooo many complaints with this one. It felt like it was cringey Wattpad story. Who proposes someone by saying that I like that you are handsome and rich so I want to date you and then proceeds to forcibly kiss the other party. This is what the FL did to the ML, this is like an assault. The FL was so creepy, having a wall full of MLs pics, God she was a stalker. While I may blame the FL the ML was also the same. The ML too kissed the FL forcibly and he bought a house right next to hers to be with her. It was like there were 2 red flags and both found each other. The FL thought of herself so highly like she had achieved so much in her life and treating the ML like he was a loser. I love WZM, the ML and even he wasnt a saving grace for me for this series. And don't get me started on the FL's bun? I get that buns are effective while working but she could have changed the hairstyle for at least the wedding photos. The only good thing about this series was DD and Lu. They both had a more amazing romance storyline the leads. Overall, I need the time that I spent watching these 24 eps back. I could have rewatched FIYS ?‍♀️

Leia Mais

Not that great ;(

It started off quite interesting, with FL confessing and giving ML a strong forced kiss. She liked him, but he rejected her. Up to this point, the storyline was quite interesting and I liked the FL’s strong character.

After rejecting her, he realised he also had feelings for her (which took him quite long to admit). Then he started pursuing her like a puppy, and she kept rejecting him, being hot & cold. This is where it starts to get annoying. Then finally when they get together, it gets boringgg. The focus then shifts to the 2nd couple which are very boring.

So it’s just a 6/10 for me. Last few episodes were dull, I was just FF to complete it :(

Leia Mais

Creepy, stalker, bordering on assault relationship- a toxic train wreck

I really liked the cast, so it was hard to watch them portray such a horrible relationship.
She confesses her love him, he turns her down over a misunderstanding. She leaves and then he decides to pursue her. It SHOULD be a sweet story, but it’s awful. Both characters (at different times) force a one-sided, unwelcome, almost violent kiss on the other. He chases her down at work, interferes with her job, is jealous of EVERYONE, repeatedly grabs her by the arm and drags her around, etc. He seems much more interested in possessing her than in “wooing” her. It’s difficult to watch. I’d have stopped watching if not for the side story. Yang and Zhang present a much more enjoyable story, and they really are so sweet together.
The story between DingDing and Huo starts off intriguing, but is left a little too vague. The story seemed to skip over some key points that would have tied it together.
Then the last couple of episodes were very rushed and lacked any story at all. They seemed more of an afterthought because the obligatory “happily ever after” scenes hadn’t happened yet.
Don’t waste your time.

Leia Mais