Go Ahead (2020)

I'm the girl of k-dramas, so you don't see a lot of other dramas here on my profile, but I saw a lot of posts about "Go ahead" and this made me very curious about the show. I have to say that I do not regret it at all. What a drama!

I was very excited about the first episodes, and this was kept until episode 20. The plot was full of twists and emotional stuff, but I felt that in the middle of the process the things started to get a little slow. I took a little time to finished this mostly because I was watching with a friend, but also because I wasn't so motivated to go on sometimes. Don't get me wrong, I really love the story and the most of the characters, but I think I was on a path with many crazy and different dramas, so a regular story didn't catch so strongly. That said, I thought this drama very strong and deep, and I cried a lot with the pain in the character's life. I could see a lot of my struggles with my parents being approaching in the show and this was very intense. The message about family bonds just can make you melt with just a few episodes.

About the actors and characters, as I said on my first impressions, Li Jian Jian (Seven Tan) still is my favorite here. The character of Li Jian Jian was the soul of this drama, no doubt about it. She was so intense and soft at the same time, and Seven Tan's performance was just amazing. He Zi Qiu (Steven Zhang) also captivate my heart. He was so troubled with the issues in his life and we could see everything in his eyes and attitudes. But about Ling Xiao (Song Wei Long) I have to say that I wasn't a fan at all. I know his personality was shy and more introspective than the other brothers, but I thought him a little tasteless sometimes. His expressions and lines aren't my favorites and I thought some actions a little forced too. I understand the concept of the character (the mental health and stuff), but I think that this could be more explored in the performance. I could understand the growing romance between him and her, but I couldn't feel this in the process. I don't know if I'm being clear, but my feelings about it are a little confusing for me too. The plot of the secondary characters also was very emotional, and I could feel a lot of things with them. I just thought that the problems that endure during all the drama just was solved too fast at the end. Maybe the most critical part here was the pace of the show.

In general, I really love the drama. The story it's very different than usual and makes you think a lot about your life and choices. I just think that if they made fewer episodes, the process would be better for keeping the audience. I will put this one as "amazing" (★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★) because it was pretty amazing for me, besides these topics that I mentioned. If you are looking for something strong and deep, but that also can make you laugh and sigh, this is your show!

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A mystery box with the best combinations ever❤️

I have heard a lot about this series but It was in my watchlist. But then , four days back , I somehow stumbled across it again . And I knew , I had to try . I was hooked from the very first episode . This series will test everything in you . This series will make you cry , will make you laugh , will increase your anxiety, will infuriate you and last but not the least it will make you fall in love .

The actors did a phenomenal job and why it hits home ? It's because it is so down to earth . We see things like this happening in every household, maybe not to the extreme intensity but we all have faced it atleast once in our lifetime. It will make you remember all the wounds you had , and you'll cry with the characters but at the same time , it will help you heal with them as well .

I'm so glad this series touched the topic that people choose to ignore. Sometimes, just sometimes you'll come across stuff or you'll feel your whole life has been a lie, you'll feel your whole life you've been Gaslight . But at the same time , you'll heal . Life must go on . Yes, you'll carry the wound with you, but it will make you stronger and you'll learn to be the bigger person while standing up for yourself ❤️

Also , one more thing. Family is not about blood. What makes a family ,. Family is love, care and respect ❤️ you'll see in life, sometimes your blood relations won't treasure you but the people who you have no ties with, will stand alongside you , and push you to be better ❤️

There is sooo much to learn from this series. It is heavy, not going to lie. At one point , I got so anxious and suffocated but then I realised it was because of the acting. All of them did their part to the best they can . I can't imagine anyone else in their place.

Lastly, Thank you for giving us, the viewers this series. It will always remain as a special series in my heart ❤️

P.s. the last scene stole my heart ❤️ it has the most perfect satisfied ending ever . Give it a try, YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED ❤️

Also , why my re-watch value is 7 even though I love it so much ? because it is a heavy series (atleast for me) , I will take time before I can come back to it as it got a bit too much for me. But I'll never regret watching it , ever.

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A Heartwarming drama

So I watched the online version that has 40 eps unlike the 46 here

Well, I don't know how to start but in my opinion, it was one of the best chinese dramas I have ever watched. It was so relatable and realistic by the development of the story. What I also really appreciated was, they include other characters stories such as Li Jianjian's friends, especially her bestfriends.

It's true that I was so endeared when the three main characters (Li Jianjian, Ling Xiao and He Ziqiu) , were young and I was litterally binge watching those eps bt then, when they were adults, the feels were not the same but I was still attached / endeared by them. At first, I was touched/moved by one character and it was Ziqiu. Each scene, my eyes teared up when he appeared. I must applaud the child actor who delivered really well his expressions, and the teenager one / the adult one playde by Zhang Xinchen was a realy good actor. Whenever I saw him on screen (but it was mostly at the begining), he made me cry. I really like his character, I wanted to comfort him so bad.
And then, when they came to the story of Lingxiao, I also wanted to comfort him and I hated his mother but I think, it's a pity that in asian countries, they didn't give some professionnal helps (to see a psy) because I know, it was so hard for her since at that time, she lost her daughter. I feel like on one hand I hated her for her behaviour and she hurts her own son, Lingxiao, she litterally destroyed her family, impacted them, especially Lingxiao but on another hand, I feel like I pity her because they didn't help her (I mean to help her healing when she lost her daughter). But the actress was excellent.
I really loved Ziqiu's mother and when I wanted to hate her because she abandoned her son, I didn't hate her when I knew the truth and I'm glad for the ending she got. She's indeed a beautiful person.
Of course, I was jealous of Li Jianjian's relationship with those two haha but seriously, I really loved their dynamics and I don't know why, there was a moment, I wanted her to end with Ziqiu because, even though I knew it was only siblings energy but when they were adults, they were looking good together. But maybe, these two actors would collaborate again later, maybe because I'm sure, the chemi will be there!
I think, The spotlight goes to the dad of Li Jianjian, what a humble man! I really appreciated his character as a father (i think, the best father here) who was here for them.

I don't know what to add but each characters were interesting and relatable (well not everyone but some yes) but anyway, all the actors brought alive these characters. Go ahead teaches us some life lessons, how to be a parent, how to love each other as family (and sometime even when they are not blood releated) and friends and also, how to overcome obstacles in life. It's also true when, we grow up, we migt be not as close as before. It was so real, I felt that.

For the romance part, I honestly wasn't so surprised since I knew at the beginning with some details and differences.

As an Asian, I really relate to them and for me, Go ahead is one of the best slice of life drama and it has now a special place in my heart.

In addition, all the OST bring some magical feelings (well not magic but it brings something to the heart and to complete the drama), Beautiful soundtracks to listen, mostly before sleeping, when it rains or at night. It somehow, comfort us.

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THIS IS NOT A LOVE TRIANGLE DRAMA!!

This is not a love triangle drama. I wrote this review just for encouraging you to watch this drama in case you have doubts because the wallpapers.

If you are thinking that this is a love triangle drama just because of all the wallpapers, well, it is not. This drama is purely family, memories and experiences. With a lot of chapters so well written.

1) Characters:
First of all, this three amazing leads are characters with their own storyline
-Ling Xiao: He fights with the abandon of his depressed mother, his childhood was hard, but there he is fighting for be a good son, a good brother, a god dentist, he wants to make everyone happy even when that consumes himself.
-Zi Qiu: he fights with the abandon of his mom, when he doesn't even know why his mom left him with a mam and his daughter, without any explanation. He is the sweetest, the friend that everyoneone should have.
-Jianjian: she has the best dad ever, even when her life was not difficult she learns important lessons.

So, what do they have in common? Well JianJian and Ziqui live together like sibligs because, JianJian's dad was that man winch was in charge of Zi Qiu. And Ling Xiao is their neighbor, the three of them make everything together like a real family.

2) Plot:

A-Don't be scared because this have so many episodes, once you start you don't even notice that. Every episode has magic, and they are so well written, there's not holes, everything has a reason, and you don't feel anything missing.

B-This drama has a comedy on point, really amazing, a dark plot twist that makes cry sometimes, cute scenes and everything you can ask.

C-The romance...well, after been separate for diversal reasons Ling Xiao and JianJian realize that they are in love, because through the years their connection was different. Ziqiu just in two or three episodes is after Jianjian but he doesn't love her in that way, just want to be part of that family which raised him in a "legally way", when he understood that family is forever and a couple can break up, he supports them. So, relax just two episodes abou it and it is forgotten.

Besides, there are these sides stories about JianJian's friends, where you can understand how difficult is to fight for your dreams, but it is not impossible.

3) The OST, God, it's art. Every word, every melody is just perfect with every scene.

Are you ready for a journey with comedy, love, family, dreams, and difficult decisions? well Go Ahead

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Drama that introduced me to a brilliant actor

I was recommended by one of my friend and except song weilong i was new to every other actors. The beginning episode were mind blowing that i just prayed the child be remained as it is as the child actors especially the girl who played li jianjian and junior he ziqiu when he appeared on screen i was like plz protect this boy. I was reluctant to watch adult version of those child and lastly i hated when the story took love angle. I was never interested in their love angle and he ziqiu character made me feel worry how he gonna be heartbroken but thankfully confession scene was rather funny. I was literally amazed to know seven who played junior was actually a senior among the three. He ziqiu ( both junior and senior) and papa li has my whole heart. I cried whenever he ziqiu used to cry and the outburst of his emotion infront of he mei was the best scene. After the drama, Zhang xincheng performance made me to add him on my favourite list.

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A well-written psychological, human and family drama.

This drama is definitely one of the best dramas I have seen. It is very well written, well put together and very well played.

It is an unconventional drama which breaks a bit the cultural and traditional Chinese codes, which offers a deep realistic critique of some traditions, methods of thought and education and which plunges into the heart of the human soul, of its wounds, of its problems.

Breaking the Chinese codes where the blood tie is important, where we must respect the elders at all costs, this drama offers us a reflection on what a family is, on the importance of love and respect, regardless of blood relationship. Blood ties that only care about the reputation of the family, of what their relatives can bring them (money, prestige, care when the elders are old, ensuring the perpetuation of the lineage ...) are they really mean more than those who are there on a daily basis, who feed us, dress us, love us, listen to us, respect our opinions, our wishes and encourage us?

The scenario is well constructed and makes us explore human, psychological, social, family and professional issues and offers us an interesting conclusion. Adult or child characters are written and described with relevance and realism.

I particularly liked the space given in this drama to the reflexion. In many others we have characters who struggle to express their grievance, who allow themselves to be abused, manhandled, demeaned without really expressing themselves and offering a criticism of what they are going through. This drama does not do that. It dares to make the characters speak, to put words to the discomfort, to the problems, to the concerns of the characters. The different characters grow up, mature, get to know themselves and understand a little more the adult world, to impose their ideas, to forgive the mistakes made by adults, to understand why some have made mistakes and so on. This is what growing actually is. It does not mean forgetting or completely forgiving all the wrongs we have suffered but understanding that we sometimes also have our share of responsibility, that parents are imperfect human beings (like everyone else), that they can commit mistakes but that depending on the reasons why they made this mistakes and the context, we can forgive them, move on and so on...

This story aptly alternates difficult and sad moments with moments full of humor, love and hope.


Another positive point is the absence of a secondary role as we can have in other dramas. As the drama is not centered on a romance (even if there is one), we thus escape the SML and SFL who are either unbearable in their obsession and harassment of the heroes or they are pitiful because completely devoted to the heroes who do not respond to their love.


In conclusion, this is a drama that I recommend to anyone who enjoys psychological reflections and intelligent scenarios. To those who do not always appreciate the misogyny of Chinese dramas as well as the eternal clichés such as the dictator parents in study and love (but who never evolve), the useless love triangles, the unbearable SML and SFL, the lack of discussion, misunderstandings and so on.

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BESTEST DRAMA EVER !!!!

From the very first episode i fell in love with this drama . It has all kinds of qualities on needs for a perfect drama . There was so much comedy and their romance was the best . Their frienship from the childhood and love towards each other was the best to enjoy in this drama .
At some episodes i died out of laughter while at some i cried because of their separation . It taught me endless values and to cherish each and every moment .
I never felt bored while watching it and i recommend this to everyone out there if you want to feel evry kind of emotion . Also, i would want a special episode showing jianjian and ling xiao wedding as they were so cute and perfect together.

Much much love to my favourite drama <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

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OH SH!T HERE WE GO AGAIN....

I don't know where to start. When I watched the first 10 episodes, I thought it would be the best teen series I've ever seen, but then it turned into a really boring drama. The actors acting in the drama is really good. The scene where the ML kisses the FL while she's asleep was terrible for me. Also, it seemed like they were going to make the younger brother fall in love too, but the writer probably realized they were messing things up at the last minute and abandoned that idea. The storyline became worse and started to get boring for me. I ended up skipping through a lot of scenes if you have spare time and enjoy overrated dramas, you might want to give it a try

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The most amazing and heartfelt drama

This drama is one of the best this year. The scenes are perfectly laid out and the story is simply amazing. The emotions carried out and portrayed by every actor is so pure and heartwarming. This modern-day drama is one of the best in the genre. The characters each have their strength and weaknesses and it has been shown beautifully. The relationship between the siblings is so beautiful that you'll crave for such a relation. The roller coaster of emotions is just perfect. You will want to laugh, cry, be happy, and be marveled at the same time. The storyline is simply marvellous and the acting of each and every actor is admirable. Just give it a try. You will not regret it.

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Heartwarming, simple, charming.

My very first drama review, which I am more than happy to write for this lovely drama.
A drama that made me cry because they are so good at making even simple scenes so touching and heartwarming.
The thing I like about this drama is how it realistically paint each characters with their strength and flaws as well. Nothing perfect, not even the leads.
And on top of that, the drama doesn't dwelve on cliche love triangles. Thank goodness.
It really does give alot of focus on family relationship, which is quite true, family matters most.
With a little sprinkle of friendship and chasing ambitions.
Halfway through the drama, I read alot of negative reviews from weibo on the male lead and also the drama focusing more on the side stories of friendship. But isn't this life? The truth is that mental health is really a big issue in youth nowdays and yet people are still labeling them as "attention seeking" shows the true extent on how society are still unwilling to accept this as an illness.
To me, it's a simple and not perfect drama, but this is what makes it even more charming and relatable for me.
I have seen many family and friendship cdrama, but nothing hits the right spots like this drama.
This drama will leave a significant impact on me for a long long time.

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