A bit uneven script, but quite enjoyable

I found it getting better towards the end.
In the beginning, I felt that it was too many parallel stories going on, and that the script was balancing on the edge to being too cliché in some aspects.
Then the characters matured, and the main couple got more focus.
I enjoyed Eleanor Lee’s acting (Nuan Nuan), and Leon Leong (Han Che) grew on me. Xiong Yu Ting (Han Xue) was very sweet.

A few details bugged me a little, but it was quickly forgotten.

The ending felt a bit rushed, but all in all an enjoyable watch if you want a love story and story about finding your way in life.

Leia Mais

Good acting and interesting story

An interesting and quite realistically depiction from the aviation industry, with a strong female character which I really liked.

The script kept my interest throughout. Of course there are some intrigues to create tension, but the scenarios are kept quite realistic. Well done to manage to weave in focus on safety in an industry where a lot of people don't really think about everything that goes on "behind the scenes".

The FL has really grown on me since I first saw her in "Road Home". Although the character is kind of similar when it comes to personality, I will say she does a very good job here as well. She brings a very good energy to the screen.
ML was also strong, although his character was a bit less memorable than hers

Leia Mais

Mediocre, with some entertainment value

I watched this after seeing some clips in social media that peaked interest. It didn't quite live up to my expectations though.

It is OK, but quite unrealistic/extreme actions.
Some of the things that pulls it down for me:
How FL is quite immature, none of them communicate well leading to repeated conflicts, and if his coworker really liked him, why would she go to such extremes as to ruin his dream and life?
And how quickly did FL move in to a new apartement? It was like she went straight from deciding to break up to eating dinner in a new apartement. I even skipped back to see if I had missed a text that said "1 week later" or something.

I found ML to act quite well, whereas I am more unsure about FL - might be because of the character.

Leia Mais

Love can be healing and painful

Please note: This review is for both seasons.

The casting was great. Kim Ji Soo as Yoon Tae Oh has great energy and charisma, and Jung Jin Young makes you sympathise with his character Seo Do Hyun. The female leads were also strong.

The story is a bit slice-of-life, although parts were too unrealistic. It had some lighthearted moments, some very emotional moments, and some frustrating moments.
The pace was quite good, and even if I could kind of see where it was going, I didn't want to stop or skip, but follow along as the story unfolded.

My expectation from the synopsis was probably that it was going to be a bit more romcom than what it was, so if you also think it can be a lighthearted funny watch, you might want to adjust your expectations more towards romance.

Leia Mais

Entertaining with some touching moments

First of all: This review is for both seasons.

The casting was great. Kim Ji Soo as Yoon Tae Oh has great energy and charisma, and Jung Jin Young makes you sympathise with his character Seo Do Hyun. The female leads were also strong.

The story is a bit slice-of-life, although parts were too unrealistic. It had some lighthearted moments, some very emotional moments, and some frustrating moments.
The pace was quite good, and even if I could kind of see where it was going, I didn't want to stop or skip, but follow along as the story unfolded.

My expectation from the synopsis was probably that it was going to be a bit more romcom than what it was, so if you also think it can be a lighthearted funny watch, you might want to adjust your expectations more towards romance.

Leia Mais

Strong acting,

The drama takes us on a story that spans over quite some time, so be prepared for some timejumps.
It is a story of friendship, differing beliefs, romance, politics and war.
It will most likely play on your whole emotional spectre – be prepared to shed a tear or two.

There are some quite beautiful scenery, and the acting as I remember it from the main leads is strong; both in fight/action scenes, and in other scenes.

If you are "on the fence" when it comes to historical dramas, this might be a bit on the heavy side for you, but give it a go anyway.

Leia Mais

Ticking off all the right boxes for historical drama

Romance and political. Good acting, filmography and costumes.
Looking back at this now a while after watching it, I would say Joo Sang Wook as the older Prince Lee Kang left the strongest impression on me.

As a historical drama it isn’t super original, but it pretty much ticks off all the boxes, and does it quite well:

Some tense scenes, some emotional and tear-inducing scenes, and some scenes making you smile and laugh.

A few things, like close-ups of horse riding, could have been better, but it might also be due to the fact that the show is 6 years old at time of writing, so I’m expecting better per today’s standard.

As usual I don't really remember the music, so giving that an "average" score.

Leia Mais

Quite lovely although not very original

A story of falling in love, and I would say: Staying in love (her parents).
It is a rather un-complicated storyline, a bit predictive, but at the same time quite lovely.

They could probably have made it an episode shorter if reduced all the flashbacks throughout, and some lengthy scenes.

Acting was OK; I do feel FL and ML could've had a bit better chemistry throughout; it was just a few moments that felt more convincing, the rest was OK, but not "sparks flying" good.

I got very emotional watching the last episodes - without giving too much of a spoiler I will only say it reminded me of my own past.

Leia Mais

Good "coming of age" drama

I quite liked this drama, if I ignore some of the points I found a bit unrealistic (could be due to cultural differences).

Strong performances, I especially liked the male characters.

This was amongst the first "coming of age" C-dramas I watched, and coming back to this review now several months later, I can add that a lot of them are quite similar.
I guess what made this stand out the most for me was the acting, and the beginning was quite memorable for me (for some reason).

I don't really remember the music, so I just give "average" star rating for that.

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I found the situation when her mum took her back quite unrealistic, and I didn’t quite understand why she got straight back in contact with the others, but not him.

Leia Mais

A bit dragged out

Parts of this drama were worthy of 8 stars, but some things pulled it a bit down, so I ended up on 7,5*

Wei Zhe Ming as the ML is an actor I have liked in other works, but I wouldn't rate this amongst his best roles.
As I am looking back at this now a while after actually watching the drama, the FL didn't leave me with any impression whatsoever.

As for the story:
I liked that there were some independent, strong female characters, and understanding, loveable parents.

They dragged the story out a bit too much.
Her having loved him for years, even if she got hurt by his rejection, I found some of her following actions (or "non-actions") a bit over-the-top.

Leia Mais