Love is Sweet (2020)

Original plot

--I loved the ML acting and his character. He was the hook factor that kept me watching until the end.
--Original plot, real kisses, no clichés.
--This is the 6th C-drama in a row where I disliked the FL character, and also my high expectations weren’t met, joined by Lucky’s First Love / A Love So Beautiful / The Brightest Star in the Sky / Go Go Squid / Fox’s Summer. Curiously, right before them I really liked 6 in a row: Le Coup de Foudre / My Love Enlighten Me / The Romance of Tiger and Rose / Gank Your Heart / My Girlfriend is an Alien / Intense Love. So maybe my C-dramas runs in cycles of 6s...
--In my opinion, the villain’s actions in the last episodes seemed forced and unnecessary.
--The secondary couple love story was unremarkable and without chemistry.
--Most of the songs were in English and matched the scenes very well.
--All in all, it was good enough and I'd recommend it for Leo Luo and the original plot.

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A LIGHTHEARTED LOVE STORY

I found myself addicted to this show and I try so hard to comprehend why.
I think I got it.
The story line is CLEAR and so easy to follow because of a GREAT script and the great chemistry of ALL FOUR MAIN CHARACTERS WITH EACH OTHER. Bail Lu and Shane Xiao were magnificent in Legends, and I think they NAILED their friendship on screen. I wonder why people never mention such chemistry. Luo Yunxi surprised me immensely with his acting. I had NO IDEA he was so capable and MULTIFACETED.
The story is original, fresh, with an undertone of real life rather than shakespearean tragedy.
Critics might point little details out, like an overall sense of anti-homosexuality, but I think is the price to pay to come out with such gems.
The real value of this show : US AUDIENCES CAN RELATE TO IT.

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STOP AT EPISODE 30!

Honestly a great show if you're into Rom-Coms. Don't expect anything non cliche. I was concerned at first because I do believe that when dramas are over 24 episodes or sometimes even 24 episodes the show can get a little dragged. I did feel that way about this show too, well I wont use the term dragged rather I thought episodes 31-36 were unnecessary. I personally feel stopping at Ep30 would have been perfect and wouldn't have been an abrupt ending also.

Pros:
Great Chemistry between ML and FL
Great relationship between FL and her Best Friend
Loved how the ML and Love Interest (Du Lei) become a little close. (However, this doesn't last long)

Cons:
I did not like Li Xiao Chaun
EP 31-36
Spoiled Du Lei's character

Changes that could have been done was in the beginning is that Li Xiao Chaun didnt want to be in a relationship because of how things went with his first confession but he could help but fall for Xu Li, and Xu Li changes his perception about love. After the couple do get together I wish Li Xiao Chaun becomes more active in the relationship which help the audience fall in love with his character too. As for Du Lei Stopping the show at ep 30 would make it seem like he respects Jiang Jun's decision for being with Yuan Shaui Therefore, giving the person "he loves what she wants rather than what he thinks she needs" something his adoptive sister realises before going to prison. This way the audience would continue to like Du Lei at the sometime the character's brotherhood with the ML would grow, making a stronger character background and character development.

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Must must watch drama.

It's must first time writing a review.
I have been watching dramas since the start of the coronavirus, and this drama has topped my list in terms of every aspect, from chemistry to storyline.
Love love loved this drama.
Loved all the couples.
Loved their chemistry.
Loved everything.
One of my favorite drama.
All the actors were amazing.
The chemistry of the mains was awesome.
If you want to see a romantic comedy drama you must watch this drama.
I have watched this multiple times.
I like the female lead, she is soo beautiful and talented.
And the male lead was soo soo hot.
Loved the second lead couple's story too.
I swear you will never regret binging all the 36 episodes at one go, cause u will be hooked right from the start. And the kisses, it burns u from the inside, the passion, the hunger, the love, and the sexual tension. My goodness god gracious, It's forever gonna be one the best dramas I have watched. I will rewatch it every time I am in need of some love and fluff and intense romance.

WATCH IT YOU WILL NEVER REGRET IT.

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Wow Wow Wow

This drama is MUST watch for all drama fans. From the story you might think its a cheesy office story but watch is for the actors and the script. They make it so entertaining that I enjoyed it the second time all same.
It comes across as typical Office Romance but its greatest plus is the superb chemistry of Leads. Bai lu and Leo luxi are mazing actors in their other works and together they shine. Its a delight to watch them on same screen. Supporting characters are quite good as well and required for the story. Overall, watch it for the lead couple, you will miss them after the ending.

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"Love is made up of one half sweetness and one half pain"

One thing that irks me is that the English title only translates half of the original Chinese title, leaving out the part about pain. (toughies)

The essence of the drama is about love comes with both hurt and fluff, and I think the actors did great in portraying such complex emotions. A sheep and a wolf, a bully and a protector - The whole journey was about coming to terms with how people may express their love to each other differently. Bailu and Leo played their roles splendidly and I especially loved Bailu's rendition of Jiang Jun.

However, I do feel like the plot could have expanded more on Jiang Jun's tear allergy, especially since nothing was mentioned about it near the finale.

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Don't Miss This one!

Watch it! You won't regret it. I watched it on IQ.com.
I just finished it. I really liked it.
I had not seen Leo Luo before and I thought he made the drama! His expressions, his eyes, his emotions, his feelings sprung out into the screen. Many times, I felt I was there. In the series, he never gave up on the FL, consistent to the end. Their love from childhood to adulthood was adorable, at least most of the time. Is it a rewatch? Yes.
The couple were close childhood friends until something happened and they were separated. The FL wanted to work for this company which she felt had mistreated her father. The ML discouraged her to work for the company and finally she did and that is when the most exciting part of the drama begins.
The SL, Reily, was adorable as usual. the SF, could have been toned down. She was over the top in trying to land SL and got to be really annoying.
Were there evil ones in the series? Yes, a very fine actor, Kido Gao did his role in an unbelievable way, never giving up his psycho behavior.
The end is a bit soapy - that could have been cut out.

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FL misunderstanding with ML

The cast is good, but the story plot is too ordinary. I'm watching because the cast & acting. The acting is good.

The ML is sweet & very intelligence but sometime seems stupid to make our FL misunderstanding him so many times. The ML character is different from his previous drama in Ashes of Love & Princess Silver which look calm & pathetic.

In this drama the FL is so cute, can not forget her in her previous drama The Legends as Zhao Yao that look like evil character and has strong aura. Hope both of them play more different character.

As for story, the plot is ordinary about secret love towards childhood friend . Something new is FL disease, tear allergy. In the past there's so many drama with amnesia, then germphobia or OCD. Maybe tear allergy will lead to a new disease trends in drama.

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I loved this soooo much!!!

I feel like short and sweet is better, so I'll make this review quick.
Literally one of my most favorite dramas now- the leads have INSANE chemistry, it's indescribable. The storyline was amazing, but I feel like the acting and cast were definitely what carried this drama. Music was decent, but it never stood out to me particularly compared to the other features of the drama. I do feel like some parts of the drama were unfinished if I really think about it, but overall at the end, I was really satisfied. At least the leads had a satisfactory ending, which is obviously the most important part of the story. The second leads' relationship was cute too- and I find it funny how their relationship moves quicker than the leads' relationship, given that the second leads never knew each other before.
I'm glad there isn't a love triangle with the female lead, male lead, and Qiao Na for that long, and that Qiao Na eventually accepts that she needs to find her own love instead of Yuan Shuai. At least the "jealous female support" isn't impulsive and harmful to Jiang Jun, which is great, since I think it's sort of stupid when dramas have that same character for other female in the love triangle.
Du Lei on the other hand (the other love triangle), was really something. . . but I'm glad the female lead was so direct with how she felt nothing for him.
Jiang Jun is a really strong woman in this drama, and she is independent, which is what made her successful. One thing though, is that I really wished her medical condition of being allergic to tears had a stronger impact at the end. To me, it just seemed like the only purpose for that characteristic was to create a backstory- that's it. I think maybe if her being allergic to tears was incorporated more towards the end, that would give this drama that little bit more of a purpose.
Overall, truly amazing drama, loved it sooo much, and really hope I find dramas like this or even better. 100% recommend to any people who haven't watched this!

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Romance + Drama + Chemistry + Great Casting

OMG ! It's been a while since I have finished this series but I still can't get over it and recommend it to every drama fan I know.
The whole storyline of this drama was so intriguing. Though I started the series for the sake of romance, I watched the other parts about their profession with great interest and I think it was thanks to the talent of the writer and actors.
Despite their relationship being slow-burn, I never thought the pace is slow and it needed to accelerate. it was the best pace and I LOVED how my connection with characters developed through the series.

don't get me started with the OST. I wish I could play the OST for other series I watch lol. They played the right track at the right point at the right volume.

It's way shorter than other C-dramas I've watched so far and that is one of the reasons I liked this series better.

I liked the little characteristics of the characters, it made the whole series much more enjoyable.

if you are seeking a drama with no-school romance with good side storyline, it's the best choice for you.

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Typical Office Rom-Com with Childhood Story!

গল্পে কিংবা গল্প বলার ঢঙে কোন নতুনত্ব নাই। সেম ওল্ড, সেম ওল্ড! মেইন লিড কাপলের যথেষ্ট রোমান্স ছিলো, সেকেন্ড লিড কাপলের যথেষ্ট ছ্যাচড়ামি ছিলো। ভিলেন ছিল, সেকেন্ড লিড ছিল, সেকেন্ড লিডেরও একটা সেকেন্ড লিড ছিলো আবার! এইতো, টিপিক্যাল স্টোরি! 🥱🥱
ব্যক্তিগতভাবে আমার যেটা মনে হয়েছে- লাস্টের ০৬ এপিসোড হুদাই বাড়ানো হয়েছে। কাহিনী যা দেখানোর সব ৩০ এপিতেই শেষ। ব্যাপারটা এমন হইতে পারে- রাইটার ড্রামাটা ৩০ এপিসোডের জন্যই লিখছিলো মূলত। ডিরেক্টর শ্যুটিং করতে গিয়া দেখলো যে ড্রামার জন্য যে বাজেট ছিলো তার বেশকিছু বাকি থেকে গেছে, খরচ করা যায় নাই। এদিকে প্রডিউসারও বলছে- না, যেমন হবেই হোক, এটা খরচ করাই লাগবে! এজন্য প্রডিউসার আর ডিরেক্টর মিইলা রাইটাররে ঘুষ্টুষ দিয়া বুগিচুগি করে লাস্ট ৬ এপিসোডের কাহিনী লিখাইছে!! 😒😒
আবার এমনটাও হইতে পারে- ৩০ এপিসোড শেষ হবার পর ডিরেক্টর দেখলো যে, সেকেন্ড লিডরে খুব ভালো ভাবে দেখানো হইছে! এটা অডিয়েন্সদের মাঝে সেকেন্ড লিড সিন্ড্রোম ক্রিয়েট করতে পারে! এটা কোন কারণে প্রডিউসারের পছন্দ হয় নাই। এজন্য ইচ্ছা করে সে সেকেন্ড লিডের ভেতরে কিছু ভিলেনগিরি ঢুকাইছে যাতে ড্রামা শেষে তারে আর কারো ভালো না লাগে! এজন্য লাস্টের ৬ এপিসোড পরে এক্সট্রা ভাবে যোগ করছে!! এছাড়া শেষ ৬ এপিসোডের কোনো ব্যাখ্যা আমি আর আসলে পাই না!!! 🥴🥴
যারা অলরেডি দেখে ফেলেছেন, তাদের বলার কিছু নেই। আর যারা এখনো দেখেন নি, কিন্তু দেখবেন বলে লিস্টে রেখেছেন, তাদের জন্য পরামর্শ- ৩০ এপিসোডেই শেষ করে দিতে পারেন ড্রামাতে। শেষ ৬ এপিতে কিছু নেই, সেটা না দেখলেও কোন ক্ষতি নেই! এই ৬ এপির পেছনে সোয়া ৩ ঘন্টা সময় নষ্ট না করে নতুন কোন ড্রামার ৬টা এপিসোড দেখেন, সেটাই বরং ভালো হবে! 😇😇
পরামর্শ ধরলে ভালো, না ধরলে ৩ ঘন্টা সময় নষ্ট হবার জন্য পরে আফসোস করবেন- এই আরকি! কি আর এমন ক্ষতি হবে এতে!!! 😬😬

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Loved this!

It seems like this was done in Bai Lu's real voice? Id love to have more of actor's voices in the shows! I loved the chemistry, the playfulness, and how much fun it seems like the lead actors were having with each other. The story was fun and engaging but without reaching points where the couples were super cruel to each other which I don't like. They did so well and told one of the sweeter and heartwarming stories I've seen in a while.

I highly recommend this is you want something to remind of people being kind and funny, and also trying to live out positive values in a business world that doesn't tend to accommodate that. This show had me at Mozi.

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