I was in the mood for a school youth drama and Our Secret popped out on my IQiYi screen. The drama's 'biggest mystery' was 'Do you know my secret' and that got me hooked. That somewhat kept me glued to the subsequent episodes trying to find out what this secret was and why the ML was so cold towards FL at Ep 1.

As for ML, I didn't realise I have actually watched a few of his previous dramas but didn't complete viewing them (Handsome Siblings, Renascence). It never struck me he was handsome until watching Our Secret. Ahhh, his dark, kira-kira eyes when looking at FL; so mind-blowing. He was just superb as Zhou Si Yue. Jealous ZSY was also freaky hilarious.

By the end of the drama, I am the biggest fan of FL. She is not drop dead gorgeous or anything and is pretty timid at the start. She somewhat reminded me of myself back when I was in school (of course minus crazy drawing talent and hot guy sitting next to me). I admire her resilience especially in her studies, in fighting for her love and in just whatever she wants to do. Like Ding Xian, I had to repeat a year of my studies to achieve what I wanted. I really felt her anxiousness and despair at times.

Probably the storyline of the drama is not breaking any new territory, but the acting of both ML and FL is so filled with warmth and brings such a lovely feeling when I watched it. I also have to say the OST is exceptional. My favourite songs are 'Always Always Always I Love You' and 'Long Day'. There was also another backgound song playing at the end of Episode 4 when they left the taxi and were running to see the fireworks - such a nice song but it was not released in the official OST. I wonder who sang that song.

If you are looking for a school themed youth drama, give this drama a chance and you might be pleasantly surprised.