Dramas I've Given Up Recently - 2020 2nd Half (Kinda)

[@darwingalbis4149]

Whenever the female lead was portray as dumb or senseless I will stop and move to the next drama.

[@yannako]

Unfortunately, most dramas have female leads as an idiot, and they're supposed to be "smart."

[@blueberrymomo4497]

@@yannako ngl, the worst part of cdramas, so frustrating!

[@yannako]

@@blueberrymomo4497 Yes! Sometimes the plot sounds great and I want to love the drama, but then when the main female lead keeps letting rivals and love interest bully or ignore her (even overboard bullying and unreasonable blame games that makes no sense), it's very frustrating. So cliche and not a "strong" female lead that I want.

[@Shadow247night]

LOL ill keep watching it while i keep pausing to cringe so hard then eventually get distracted and never finish the drama. ... one day... one day ill finish it

[@travel.with.frances]

Same!

[@readingdanmei3710]

Who would have thought that Gong Jun from begin again and Zhang Zhehan from blooms at ruyi pavillion would make such an explosive CP 😂

[@nthapa2640]

Literally I came here to laugh she didn't like their older dramas but she is obsessed with woh. Not wrong tho. Great plot makes a difference the thing I learnt this year

[@slowtrtl]

"His acting has improved, from stony to woody." I choked! And subscribed! LOL

[@afinecashewwholovesfood6042]

“Mineral to plant” hilarious 😆

[@roobin6325]

🤣

[@Rebecca-qg5cp]

Hahahahahaha

[@cooclock7325]

LOL

[@miiwubful]

I wish China would make more high quality dramas that are really worth watching DX not just idol dramas with poor acting, bad script writing, and repetitive storylines.

[@sweetdreamer3352]

There is no country that does not have bad dramas or tv shows...even the US.

[@yokhawanha]

More like if they doing the same type of drama they thinking thru of it, like making a good script, if they have to cast an idols, pick an idols that has a proper acting skills, like how k drama nowdays, they always got backlash because they used incompetent idols actors in the past, so for the past couple of years they reallu cast an idols that really can act, so the drama was a success, china already did this for a couple of years now and they keep doing the same thing, thats why it keep falling, cos sometimes a lot of independent series feel more superior in acting and script than the mainstream one.

[@navyawarrier4513]

Try watching Winter Begonia. It's a masterpiece 🤭

[@marionfan5864]

China has so many bad dramas probably because they produce and release sooooooo many dramas in any given year. This means that we are likely to watch more bad dramas from China than from elsewhere.

[@henriettadanquah1694]

Me too I wish they would make more interesting and catchy dramas It's so annoying to anticipate a drama through trailer and later regret your enthusiasm

[@actuallyvidding]

And now Gong Jun and Zhang Zhehan are in a drama together and AvenueX loves it!! That's fate😂😂😂

[@filozofina]

Oh, nice to see I'm not the only one who enjoys watching old "out of date" videos of AvenueX ;)

[@adrienarozali9143]

is it a new drama? other than WOH?

[@floki3976]

@Literature Nerd yeah they need to star on a GL.. there are actually many Chinese GL but y'know BL and BG dramas getting all the hype...

[@cooclock7325]

that is fate LOL

[@pareshroy2462]

@@floki3976 ummm can you recommend me some gl pls⁄(⁄ ⁄•⁄ω⁄•⁄ ⁄)⁄

[@chouaxiong4831]

Who cares. Just be savage, I wanna hear unfiltered avenuex hahahahaha

[@scatterbunny35]

If you understand Mandarin, look up her克拉克拉 streams, she and her friends do them together and can be quite brutal

[@miehiiep]

The shaaadeeee "I dropped them because I forgot they existed" 😂😂😂😂

[@queenieroyale3512]

Ruyi pavilion’s ending left me like “????” Also all the main characters did was argue the whole time- the second half of the show felt so rushed

[@helen9321]

Your reviews save me so much annoyance 😂

[@FyreRayne76]

💯

[@emeraldem6510]

Am so with you,she save my time or energy.

[@ellz9186]

I thought I was the only one who didn't enjoy Love is Sweet. Despite it's above average production, I didn't like how trope-y it was. The scriptwriters made it more like a "let's make every side character have a secret crush on the main leads" and a "but let's also make them evil and try to destroy the main leads." I thought the chemistry was better between the female lead and second male lead. No hate to the actors.

[@v.breder]

The chemistry with the second male lead is fireeee. He's so hot, he has a sexy dark vibe, I love it. But this drama is annoying, the second lead can't save it kkkkkkk

[@vaanshichauhan9868]

I hated both second lead and female lead. I only enjoyed male lead and his brother's characters.

[@lhu0972]

Y'all, i just want to say that everyone's way of looking at a drama is different. I respect AvenueX's review and comments on the dramas, but don't miss out on a drama you yourself might like.

[@manga626]

Same here. I found most of my favorite and cherished dramas through her recommendations. But some of the dramas she recommended were too cringeworthy for me. I'm talking about the Eternal Love 2017 and others. And I ended up liking some of the dramas, she disliked. So, I agree with #LaurenHu on this.

[@NickieTu]

I totally agree, I respect AvenueX’s perspective and opinion, she has a point why she doesn’t like these dramas base on her preference and expectation. But everyone has different type of dramas or actors and actress that they like, so we shouldn’t make too quick of a decision based on someone else’s preference. Check them out yourselves then you can decide for your own whether or not if you enjoy it. For me, I watched Begin Again on a whim, and even though the story is very unbelievable, typical romance comedy drama, it’s lighthearted, very funny to me. It’s not well written but it’s definitely very enjoyable. That checks many boxes for me in term of entertainment goes.

[@eshaleemadgavkar]

I can relate in terms of Miss The Dragon 😂 I know that this drama isnt well written, but it was enjoyable, at least for me! And she just dropped it at 4 🤣

[@anascolina]

I am glad you put it out there, about actors/actresses who looks awkward in their acting because they seem to be either have difficulty moving their face and actually make a proper and natural facial expression, or, they simply concern too much on staying looking pretty. To be honest, nobody looks pretty all the time. A drama should emphasize on building compelling storytelling more. Anyway I had good laugh watching your video. Thanks for saving me from these dramas!

[@HaloMia]

I love begin again at parts where gong jun was babysitting their child 😂 the child was the gem of the series

[@vandanatiwari3654]

Same I watch a Cilp of their child than start watching it

[@syork6149]

“ I rather watch something else, random KZbin “ 😂 I did the same thing for the majority of the dramas you stopped watching.

[@kevinyoung42]

Same here. Watching a drama shouldn't feel like work. Ya know. Trying to get into it and struggling thru episodes. Why? 🤷‍♂️

[@MQLin910]

I mean, let's be real, most of the actors/actresses cast these days are more idols for fan service than being talented individuals who actually know how to act. Not necessarily just their fault, but it's a dire issue the entire Chinese industry faces.

[@anj4997]

I guess the reason why chinese modern dramas do not interest me at all because (no offense) most of these young actors cannot act at all. They tend to overact. I am more into historical because there i find mature and veteran actors where their acting is satisfying.

[@rararararara5881]

Same. This is why I like to watch more modern kdramas and historical cdramas

[@itzelmontalvo6645]

Me too, I cannot stand chinese modern dramas, the acting is horrible and the plots boring and predictable. Historical dramas all the way!

[@anj4997]

@@rararararara5881 same. When i cannot find historical cdrama i go to korean modern drama.

[@haruhisuzimiyaash]

Same thought here, i have watched tons historical cdrama compared to modern cdrama, usually i just quit after watching like 4 or 5 episode😂

[@anj4997]

@@haruhisuzimiyaash or maybe watch the opening to see the casts and ooopps...next 😁😁😁

[@JK-le7sk]

Your critics were very gentle. I really wanted to hear your honest thinking. The drama industry will not improve if you keep feeding them sugar coated pills. And the fans who wanted to defend their idols at all cost need you to teach them basic Art standards. Otherwise the vicious cycle will keep going: dramas lack of quality, ignorant audience accepts mediocre work, dramas remain substandard, audience don't grow to a higher level

[@linadecrava895]

Yeah, i want to hear her honest opinion too, but i respect her choice. You can see in this comment section, some people are really angry because she didn't love the drama that they like. It's like they didn't understand the meaning of review and opinion

[@zenavue]

For Ruyi Blossom, I couldn’t get over the bad editing and post production of the lips stick of the actresses. They just make them so pink and it’s not fully covering their lips or their teeth are pink too. Also story wasn’t interesting imo.

[@LLoo-xy2rh]

I also cannot get over the eye shadows, it’s too reddish against the white skin that it looks like a Chinese opera-like look.

[@no.new.friends]

OMG SAME! I was so offended by the white faces and red lips on the actresses lol.

[@TheGreenbutsad]

It wasn't lipsticks on teeth but some kind of stupid filter. They are obsessed with making them looking flawless and now uses filters which glitches a lot when they move, its a stupid idea.

[@zenavue]

@@TheGreenbutsad yea that’s what I meant. The post production puts the “lipstick” on their teeth too. I guess they’re doing it to their eye makeup too to make it look a similar shade. Overall, it’s unflattering and sloppy. If done well it works but it is still too exaggerated, considering the skin smoothing too.

[@TheGreenbutsad]

@@zenavue I agree, also the pink eyeshadow is way too much. Its give the look if allergies rather than anything. Why cant they use some neutral colour instead🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

[@eubabemc5295]

"from mineral to plant", "from stone to ... wood" - hilarious!

[@mymyhuynhs]

To be honest, over the years I feel like the production/casting team cares more for looks. Because some actors are really bad, but somehow still get main roles. I know what I said is harsh, but am I lying...?! Also I want to clarify that I am not trying to be rude, just stating my opinion!

[@asnevitt]

“Forgot they existed”. Same.

[@PursuingHeaven]

One watches the Blooms of Ruyi Pavilion for one reason, the chemistry between the two leads. I think they are some of the best in Cdrama. I am very disappointed in the story though. The acting I think is fine

[@estheryang9904]

I didn't finish it even the chemistry of two main leads couldn't keep me into the story 😂 just one word "what a boring drama" 😂

[@amalilconfused]

@@estheryang9904 I agree. Though story is meh. I just watch at 2x speed. Hahaha

[@liliachan3753]

I couldn’t continue. It’s better to rewatch Yunxi.

[@amalilconfused]

@@liliachan3753 really? Awww. Well we do have different preferences. But true that in terms of content vs length of series, Yunxi had better conflicts and you get more out of the story. But still I find it both perplexing and tiring that Ju Jing Yi’s and Zhang Zhehan’s star appeal usually equate their dramas to having more episodes but the quality is not so good story wise. Most of their dramas are “desserts” that will give you cavity if consumed a lot but not provide you with enough “nutrition”. I think the Pillow Book and Story of Minglan are only some of the more deserving dramas with long episode counts.

[@liliachan3753]

@@amalilconfused well for people that are only watching the drama for the main leads, I recommend watching yunxi over pavilion. By all means, I am not saying yunxi is an exceptional drama.

[@iloveBLiship]

You are so humble and at the same time, very straightforward, not too much to make others feel uncomfortable, but very pleasant. I just can't way but stop the video, click subscribe, and go back to the video :))) by the way, very true when you talk about Ju Jingyi, "she is very self aware of perfection".

[@rebeccascheiris4944]

I finished "Love is Sweet" and I liked the relationship because I like those two actors. Plenty of cute moments. You would have hated the ending. It is actually over 30 episodes, but it could have ended at 30. They did a random 2 years in the future...few episodes to end it and just villainized the one character for literally no reason. Also the second couple was just so terrible I kept fast forwarding their scenes. What is with the "hot Asian male who is oblivious to all the female attention so that they come across as really stupid"? Ugh.

[@lhu0972]

Du Lei rarely experienced love because of his family situation. That's why it was so hard for him to let go of JJ

[@Muggreen]

Honestly I feel it could have ended wayy sooner maybe on episode 20, but like they dragged on the main leads relationship for so long, the ending was random and weird, du lei was just thrown under the bus lol. Honestly the drama has no fixed plot, and I somehow find that upsetting, like there is no main goal. I forwarded through the second leads too since they were cringey but oh well.

[@rebeccascheiris4944]

@@Muggreen Spoilers...Yeah and in the end after fighting to become a big shot, the main female lead is just like...meh I am done...it is baby time. lol. And that scene with Du Lei basically committing sexual assault...was super cringy.

[@madhoetterness8609]

Omg same!

[@hafsa2678]

Yeh that part was so embarassing to watch especially when he sat down like a baby

[@hoaihuong]

Aww I really hope you can give Begin Again another chance. Things only started to get interesting in ep 11.

[@VplusL]

"from mineral to plant... it starts to get life, but not enough" I haven't even seen his acting but this is so funny

[@peachblossom5538]

I've watched quite a few of his acting. He always plays the main lead that is emotionless, like really. I'm not usually picky, but he literally has the same poker face from beginning to end.

[@kimhanlon7230]

That was a favourite bit!

[@S0phieBG]

Yes, I remember him because he's so expressionless. I never understood the “hype” since he's not my type either. I liked this bit because I completely agree.

[@headlyl]

hahahaha Alan Yu has gone from "stony" to "wooden." LOL! That's priceless!

[@dianhee]

I just discovered this channel through your voice dubbing video and oh my gosh i really love your reviews!!! Not many people give honest comments for cdrama because they just live for the romance and ignore the crappy writings but you are just spot on! As for this video, i actually like love is sweet because of the main leads' comedic banter but yes, cdrama romcom just can't when it comes to specific profession as the background story... i keep comparing to kdrama but those sweet bubbly moments are guilty pleasure tho. Please keep reviewing! I like getting new perspective from others especially smart comments like yours!

[@ladyfightsoctopus8166]

I agree with your comments on Allan Yu and Ju Jingyi. They are improving but it's at a pace where the audience cannot afford to wait for them to do so.

[@stefunnylim]

jujingyi is hella overrated and she looks the same in every drama ahahahaha

[@annietamuk5405]

@@stefunnylim This 🤭. I like her look in her first drama I saw with Zhang zehan but she look the same in others too 🤦🤦

[@humbledaisy]

I’m glad to hear that you don’t force yourself to finish dramas just because you think we (viewers) require it. Both of the costume dramas you mentioned were giving me the same “meh” feelings and I feel reassured that they wouldn’t be changing. Sometimes, a drama is worth fighting the “blahs” for - but sometimes not.

[@boo7657]

I love Love is Sweet actually. It's a romcom so I don't mind if the work place is not realistic. It's a light, fun watch. The show can be cheesy but still, I laughed at all the characters' antics. I enjoyed the main couple romance a lot even if I may not agree with ml sometimes. Their interactions are cute and funny. I know some people don't like the 2nd couple but when I watch with other people, we always say "don't be like her" or facepalm at the guy. As long as you don't take the drama seriously, it's very much enjoyable. I say give the drama a try and enjoy the ride.

[@lhu0972]

Yes, I also very much enjoyed it.

[@yhvoice]

I agreed! I watched the first 8 episodes and dropped it for a bit. Went back and skipped several episodes and ended up liking it. I laughed at all the antics and romance between the two main leads.

[@coupscarat9643]

I agree hahaha

[@elmariajin9483]

I love Love is Sweet and I finished watching it and I enjoyed it tho😊

[@tammitan9004]

She nailed it. I always wonder how the leads can be so young and successful but never seem to have to work very much.

[@dnaqi]

"from stony...to woody" that really MADE ME LAUGH XD

[@erlinazz]

The list 半是蜜糖半是伤 The love is sweet 从结婚开始恋爱 Begin again 如意芳菲 The blossom at ruyi pavillion 明月曾照江东寒 The moon brighten for you 瞄准 Sniper

[@sonamyeshi09]

Thanks. All listed only watched #4 but discarded half way. Nowadays i read synopsis or casts to choose, but still...

[@TylPhumin]

Personally i wouldn't mind you using less honey (as I am a brutally harsh person as well)

[@missaisohee]

+1

[@abbyong6577]

I noticed I've given up more dramas this year than past years. Weak storylines, poor acting and too similar to past dramas. Recent dramas I gave up : "Overlord", "Legend of 2 sisters in the chaos", "Legend of Xiao Chuo", "Maiden Holmes" and "The moon brightens for you".

[@IamMalaysian]

Overload - I almost give it up but I watch it all because I want to see the ending of the second ML. I gave this dramas 4 out of 5 stars. Maideen Holmes in the beginning is very good but towards the end I skipped a lot!. The moon brightend for you - I jumped episode. The second ML is very good actor.

[@erlin7878]

No comment for the other dramas since i dont plan watching them lol But i just finished maiden holmes and its good!! 7.5/10!! I love the smart FL and the romance between the CP and SLCP! Ruyi pavillion on the other hand i dropped. Give it 6/10.

[@abracadabraoi3043]

Thankfully,. China is releasing short dramas within other genres outside romance and love which are amazing but they are not watched by people who want romance.

[@Deathrunaway12]

" From mineral to plants" Bwahahahaha i'm dead xD perfect video

[@jellybabyace]

i was looking for zzh and gj dramas to watch and my search led me here. guess imma stick to rewatching woh then 🤷‍♀️

[@Tang139]

Mi Lady X. of all 5 dramas, I watched Begin Again and really liked it, the male doctor is so handsome and kind-I would just watch it for this and see how the female lead changes simply because of him, and the conflict turned into romance? yeah I like that too. thank you for your thorough review so I can avoid wasting my time lol!

[@OdyLoveMusic]

I don't even watch C Dramas but i kinda like watching your videos.... It's interesting, and I like your voice, so calming! Oh and I really love the choice of words you use. It's seriously creative, word combinations I would never think of. 🤣

[@HeavenlyBell]

Once the leads got together in "Love is Sweet" and couldn't hold off their intimacy at the work office. I drop it. It's so unprofessional especially the leading man is like her Boss. Like hello, you are on the clock and at the work place... do it at home. This is a serious issue in the business world (which I am in) and I will not watch this drama to glorify such stupidity given that the leads are suppose to be smart people.

[@garrisonexcel3007]

Totally agree with you. I don't like this kind of scenes. However their fans love it. 😂

[@honeybunny1of23]

They need better script writers and editing for Love is Sweet. There are technical errors and it bothered me. I am enjoying Love Better than Immortality.

[@nthapa2640]

Yes that one kiss scenes in office was just ain't and some scenes in his office room. It was just too much

[@silviacarolina8456]

Your review saves a lot of my time....I watched Love is sweet for few episodes with fast forward button clicking, after I tried to watch 1st ep, then I dropped it. Now I will skipped Begin Again. I was thinking of it since it is really famous.

[@younicekeepgoing7650]

i also dropped love is sweet but begin again is fine (my opinion). btw i'm at ep 34 rn.

[@readingdanmei3710]

I saw Zhang Zhehan and Gong Jun, I clicked😂

[@kimhanlon7230]

Love your choice of words in your description of the characters ( I could cheerfully slap a few people at work too!😊)

[@zaxdragon]

I'm glad you post early than usual. It's 2316 now at Malaysia.. i always love watching you

[@zaxdragon]

After watched your explanation about the modern drama I noticed it's quite similar to drama-melayu-pukul-7, which the plot almost always rich vs not-very-rich couple with unrealistic story line and story set up. But I finished watched love is sweet, because they are such eye candy. The same reason I finished ruyi. But I have to say ruyi is quite loose in story writing and plot. Like how easy to find the suppose-to-be-secret-room, I just finished oh my sweet liar, at least in that drama they try to make the secret space more conceal. The ruyi organization at 1st it look mysterious but then it just meh. But I love 2nd couple, they much more interesting than main couple. The character of FL is not very consistent, sometimes she smart but sometimes she doesn't. The supporting character so annoying at times.

[@jiminsserendipitygrrermake8674]

I actually really enjoyed The Moon Brightens For You but it took half the drama to get there and I only managed to get that far because at the time there was nothing else on. I was pretty impressed with Alan Ru's performance compared to the other dramas I had seen him in. He Actually smiles!! And shows evidence of a dry sense of humor so... Vast improvement. Took awhile to get invested but it happened and I shed a few real tears at the heartbreak and smiled along with the characters when they were happy (so in other words it affected my emotions and when that happens I tend to have a favorable opinion of a drama). On a whole it ended on a good note for me.

[@AYIRAAAaa]

I enjoyed the drama too ,the plot was really good and didn't drag one episode to the other (there was something new to see in every episode) 👍

[@soupsoua]

I finished ruyi pavillion I agree that the second lead couple was much more captivating and interesting to watch. To be honest, I continued on simply because of wanting to see their story unfold. Lol

[@loonadom676]

Saaaame😂😂 I feel like they were the only ones who carried the 'romance' in the drama. I was upset that their wedding was not shown in the end.

[@soupsoua]

@@loonadom676 me too! I wanted to see more of their relationship. Really hoping they both get to act together as leads again.

[@loonadom676]

@@soupsoua It's just so funny that the couple who don't trust each other got married twice but the couple who were undoubtedly head over heels for each other didn't even get a marriage scene 😂🤧

[@SR-kh6yq]

I dropped Love is Sweet for the exact same reasons, though I managed to get to ep 25 or something. But after they get together I feel like the emotional tension disappears. I'm still watching Begin Again mainly for the second couple lol. It's not exceptionally well-written but it became one of my guilty pleasure couples. I think the main couple got boring pretty soon and the sexual tension washed away even before they actually, "really" got together.

[@SangSang-qm9xv]

I loved love is sweet I watched until episode 22, it's just got boring...

[@Miraculous_journey]

I managed to finish Love is Sweet, but I was 2x it and skipping any of the work scenes. I enjoyed the chemistry between the two main leads and that was the main reason why I kept on watching the show. But then the show gave too much emphasis on the side couple which I was not interested in, on the back stories of the second male lead and his sister which I was not interested in, and on the cases they worked at the company which I was not interested in (because they just seemed too unrealistic and too "easy"). I appreciated the portrayal of an adult relationship in a drama for once. They actually kissed and didn't do that awkward 5 second lip touching. The woman was independent and career driven (despite receiving a lot of help from the male lead and getting unrealistic "shortcuts"). They talked about problems after a fight and not just kiss and suddenly the problem is solved. They acknowledged that they had shortcomings and portrayed (though just a little) the struggles of working with someone from the same competitive industry. The relationship was not perfect (the male lead dismissing the female lead's job offer, hello HR where are you?!) but I saw growth, which is important.

[@HeidiSanToro]

I accidently stumbled upon a c-drama about a year ago..CRAZY ...i watched 60 episodes and wanted MORE..i love historical with a bit supernatural....it changed my movie/show life forever...i wish i would have discovered them sooner....ahhhh my heart. Im glad u are here...cuz it helps me pick the next ones ❤❤❤your passion when you discuss them is so refreshing to watch

[@tejkunwarroz]

After watching Word of Honor, I have reason to STICK to Legend of Yunxi (although Zhang ZheHan had very less screening time 😭) and tomorrow I'm starting Begin Again 😂❤️

[@spicydorito1]

im crying "from mineral to plant" LMAO

[@stefunnylim]

welp at least we all know that jujingyi will have 0 wrinkles by the time she turns 50.. she probably doesn't need botox at all bc she doesn't use her facial muscles at all XD

[@loveremy2928]

Honestly I need a drama where the main storyline is on the female lead and she knows how to defend herself like be a master on martial arts and not a marry sue

[@Nat.ali.a]

Princess Agents

[@sweetdreamer3352]

Love and Redemption

[@sweetdreamer3352]

Legend of Fuyao

[@loveremy2928]

@@sweetdreamer3352 I don’t agree I liked that drama but how can she learn a unbeatable martial arts and use it just one not only that but how many times can this girl take getting hit in the back of the head

[@loveremy2928]

@@Nat.ali.a due to its ending I will not watch it unless theirs a season 2

[@mindp7]

I luv Begin Again very much. Luv the little family at end 🥰🙌🏻🍀😎🙏🏻

[@becksfun]

I was expecting this video to be fun, you didn't disappoint 😂😂😂

[@aisarangme]

I drop love is sweet and begin again too.

[@zylbygdfn6542]

Just discovered Zhang Zhehan. He looks dashing in costumes. Yes, wish he had more screen time & not dubbed. He has a nice voice. Waiting patiently to see him in the wanderer but will probably be dubbed again.. Sighhhh

[@tchris8561]

You may want to check out Legend of Yunxi as well for Zhang Zhe Han.

[@Nat.ali.a]

I love him but his dramas are just so boring. I wish he had better choices.

[@user-jy8zb2wc8l]

I'm here after Word of Honor, then Yunxi/Ruyi, and I just want to commend you guys on your taste and eagle eye!

[@shreya446]

@@Nat.ali.a true! i started watching woh primarily because of him and was so happy when i saw that he was actually a good actor with presence, so i decided to check out his previous dramas but they're all underwhelming somehow. even really good actors in china sometimes do not always find their due...

[@pickaxue3005]

Given up Moon brightens for you for exact this reason....every time Xing Fei smiled....just cringed me out Also gave up love is sweet just for no reason

[@tucktam9495]

Me too. I love Xing Fei because I find her acting so natural and unpretentious but she is so lackluster and missing something in this role.

[@MERDADEGPLUS]

It's an overall over-acting from, probably, director's orders. But her smile is the thing that outstands the most as cringe-worthy and too forced. Her gestures too. She wasn't like that in her previous dramas.

[@KH-ur9ed]

Agree. Her smiling seemed so out of place with the circumstances it made her seem incredibly vapid. And it's hard to care about a romance when you aren't sure the main FL has a brain cell worth saving.

[@tangerinebreath]

I feel this so hard. I wanted to keep watching but the smiling was so creepy and unnatural.

[@francescolline]

We actually share the exact same opinions with all of the dramas you mentioned, but the only difference is I still watched it through the end. I just skipped the uninteresting parts so that I wouldn't feel like I wasted my day. Love this channel! Be brutal and hopefully the Chinese drama production team can hear you one day and make changes.

[@ruienkoh]

I have finished Love is Sweet and at Ep 28 of Begin Again and I can understand where you come from, for me maybe because I watch a lot of dramas one shot so it's like fast(?) so I feel fine with both of it. For Love is Sweet, there are times where I am like ??? since they do not explain some stuff. Both of them do have something in common though if you have watched them, I won't really spoil it but it's not always centered around romance for me so I think that's why I kept both.

[@Bodiso]

I finished Love is Sweet too. Love the OST more.

[@midnight-yu8uw]

I LOVE how honest you are

[@yabiyabi]

It's hard these days to give what we haven't seen before. I look at what feels a drama delivers by its individual self and the way you explain it is very valid.

[@amelarmeliana3276]

I agree almost all of your opinion except for Love is Sweet. But maybe it's because I kind of biased towards Bailu 😅. And it would be great if the drama ended at episode 24 or 26. Btw, I just found your channel recently and now I literally watched almost all of your vids. You're so hilarious and your review always enjoyable 😊😊 And oh, I'll wait your review for The World of Fantasy.

[@myraB97]

Its funny i thought the same too for all the dramas she reviewed 😂 “she just being pretty -“ so true

[@0mekyam0]

i haven't started on any of them and probably won't now. i have come to trust your taste after finding many of your reviews since i followed you turned out to be spot on. so i think i'll give them a miss.

[@nicky9187]

Enjoy your reviews! Actually watching this one without subtitles and is perfectly OK! Surprised as normally watch with them on. I havnt watched any of those but have several others that were so BLAH i just didnt want to waste any more valuable time on them. Have a few am really LOVING so ratger use my data and time on those. Thanks again.

[@gongbuyeayo6970]

半是蜜糖半是伤 actually was not too bad in my opinion! I definitely thought they could have delved into more of the investment banking, but actually it's not bad enough for me to give up halfway compared to 从结婚开始恋爱

[@snoozleblob]

Ah, I highly appreciate this kind of video too where you cover dramas you've given up on. Rarely seen than a complete drama review but even more interesting and helpful! For some reason I've dropped way more dramas this year compared to last year. It just seems like the big deluge of dramas has possibly diluted the quality or crack factor of dramas maybe? Have dropped the dramas you mentioned here for similar reasons to you.

[@fountainpenink6593]

hey! i wanted to tell you how much i enjoy your content, thank you so much!

[@RoseNZieg]

fair xing's portrayal of a happy-go-lucky persona through the drama is a bit exhausting. you wonder when she will ever take things seriously, but she is actually very observant. she lost a good portion of the 'fake" persona after the GREAT event happened.

[@itsmeiamb]

Agreed.. I think the problem was she was overacting the happy, free spirited part and , like mentioned, too fake, too bouncy, and her frozen wide smile was so odd it took me out of the drama.. But when 'the event' happened I was moved by her performance and thought it was some of the better acting she has done.

[@RoseNZieg]

@@itsmeiamb the one thing i really like about this drama is that they managed to not make fair xing's character become clumsy or stupid.

[@genevieve3589]

Begin Again starts getting good after episode 15 but then mellows out to OK. The first 15 episodes are definitely slower compared to the last 15 episodes. The side couples are cute too. I’m new to the channel though so I’m not sure if you’d enjoy Begin Again, I hate tropes too but this drama didn’t play into the tropes that much. I just really loved the affection the main couple had for each other. Also, whenever one of the leads made a mistake, they APOLOGIZED which is great to see in a drama lol bc sometimes they just make up off camera or smth

[@SiriuzGrey]

The only drama you dropped that I finished was Love is Sweet, huge Bai Lu fan. I dropped Ruyi Pavilion and Moon Brightens as well.

[@lilylam7162]

I was meh about the first half of Begin again but their kid was so cute I got thrown back into the story. The drama is slightly cliche but cliche (狗血) stories are my guilty pleasure 😉.

[@anastasyavie6236]

Yeah, it's a guilty pleasure when it just sugar and you take it because you want to taste it despite all the cliche

[@omegamelody6947]

I only endured Begin Again because of the romance of the second leads hahaa

[@mirellairula1343]

This is the first time I see you and I am so glad, everything you said is so enlightening and so interesting, I don't speak Chinese and the translation to Spanish is so weird but I can understand pretty well since I prefer to watch the face of the actors or the scenery if it is a period drama, your English is so good and your accent beautiful, thank you so much and I will continue watching you. Thanks so much!!!!

[@shapby]

The first eight-ish episodes of Love is Sweet was pretty cool, but then it turned into a meh romance story and the ending arc was ridiculous. What a waste of acting talent and on-screen charisma. The saving grace of the drama were the actors and the beautiful cinematography, LMAO.

[@Eliizsee]

I just love the little reactions you give after certain remarks they just make your videos so much more fun to watch xD I lost it with what you did when you talked about the actor going from stony to wooden LOL. Personally, I'm a fan of Luo Yunxi and was really excited for Love is Sweet because it's been a while since he's been in a modern drama. Plus I happen to like Bai Lu too. But unfortunately for some reason, I just can't get into it even after 8-9 episodes. I don't see myself looking forward to the next episode. Not really sold on their relationship either. Even the supposedly "sizzling" moments between them just make me feel... lukewarm. Well, the drama is put on hold now. I feel like I have other better things to watch. Really a pity since I really like all 4 main characters :(

[@xiong5541]

"From stony to...wood" lmao appreciate the honesty. I watched 1 ep of Moon Brightens and yeah, felt similarly as you. Haven't started Ruyi Pavilion, totally understand your point. At this point I will watch just because I'm mad about Yunxi's ending and want them to be happy lol. Also, I'm curious about that 2nd couple. I'm sad to hear you dropped Begin Again (I adore Simon in his period dramas) but you make so much sense. A lot of cdramas now feel like they're just trying to his a quota of sweet scenes instead of having an organic storyline.

[@user-xd8cd2pd7t]

Thank god someone is here who is not crazy about "Love is sweet"

[@lovelypets9075]

Exactly the same feeling with you! We have similar taste.

[@calliesantana9524]

I love these videos and maybe make them quarterly because I’m always interested in your opinion 💜 THANK YOU!

[@kathyvang94]

I love watching your dramas review videos. It's so right on point and you explained everything exactly how I wanted to say about these dramas they are making lately. So far I haven't found anything worth watching or try since ten miles of peach blossom and Nirvana in Fire.

[@omegamelody6947]

I just finished Begin Again. I was interested at first but it somehow became boring to me. I only stayed because I was more interested with the second leads (their screentime wasn't long but they had so much chemistry and I love the plotline haha)

[@Goshen45.10]

"Love is Sweet" has a really terrible storyline. I had no interest in her revenge, the love app, the side characters. But the Kiss scene was one of the best Ive seen in a C-Drama.

[@weitinglee5989]

True... I gave up at ep4 lol, skipped to kissing scene and stopped 🙈

[@ABadostain]

Somehow I finished Love is Sweet and it was BORING 😪 It was almost 40 episodes of romance upon romance upon romance upon romance with some office scenes thrown in for good measure, a lot of which were still about their romance. Plot who?

[@tangerinebreath]

Zhou Yutong and Gong Jun's BTS clips are a true romantic drama, that couple is explosive!

[@littleredhenl.7868]

Awesome reviewing. I love watching to see what you are thinking about productions. Ha ...an 🎨 artist! Your an artist!!!

[@liliachan3753]

Haha!! No wonder I have been only watching old dramas lately. I couldn’t agree more with the dropped choices.

[@alichea413]

Yes. How true. In Ruyi it’s feels that they are pushing the Duke Aun character. It’s like he is the male lead. Further it’s like they are just superimposing Legend of Yunxi but with different scenery

[@Aqua-ek3zn]

I wanted to watch Begin again coz of the kid, he's so good😍😍

[@ealhyacohen-lorente5640]

hahaha, I love watching your videos because I 98 % of the time find myself on the same wavelength as you. 😂😂😂 Even though I finished the moon Brightens for you and gave it a 7 I think, I'm so in accordance with everything you said. I started Ruyi Pavillion but I'm having a hard time getting past episode 2. I believe I gave love is Sweet a 7 or 7.5 lol I thought that it was slightly overrated lol I mean I enjoyed the lead chemistry but that was just it. If I was being truthful with myself, I don't have any expectations no more when it comes from dramas.

[@ree7315]

I think the moon brightens for you was good at times and okay at times. It's watchable

[@ealhyacohen-lorente5640]

@@ree7315 I mean I the time when I watched it made me laugh lol but I have to agree that lord I creep out every time the FL put that creepy smile on.

[@ree7315]

I agree with you and avenuex on that

[@moshicute2201]

I love you bring this issue I remember watching some video cut of "Love and Redemption", every time the female lead crying and screaming scenes, she's screaming, but, no tears coming out from her eyes. Why she can't did that? She's an actress I love Chinese Dramas, their actors and actresses indeed very good looking, but.... the story plots and the formula are just too repetitive Repetitive story ideas: - Very dumb girl with the smartest boy (not ordinary dumb, like the dumbest in whole school or class) - Time travel girl from the future to the past (mostly will be paired with the King or Prince) - Very rich businessman/CEO (harsh, cold, handsome, smart, antisocial) with an unknown ordinary girl (cheerful, "unattractive" (even though played by very beautiful actress) and sociable) - Girl crossdressing as boy - Very famous idol or actor with an ordinary girl (from Nothing Hill, I got it. Please enough already) - Contracted marriage (modern time) and arrange married (ancient time) Repetitive scenes and plots - The idea of plotting the main lead to stay under the same roof - Kabedon -"I'll catch you if you fall" (where the female lead fall unrealistically and got caught by the male lead) - Accidental kiss - Fighting, separated, and get together again at 3/4 part of the whole series to drag the story

[@hildegarderegina753]

I love your channel and I love your insight and the sheer TALENT you have in dressing up is outstanding. Anyways, I hope you're living your best life and thank you so much for your cdrama insights ❤❤

[@grammarnazi12]

Originally started Love is Sweet because I was looking for a "無腦偶像劇" and because of the hype. I stayed/kept trying to get into it longer than I would otherwise have because Luo Yunxi's looks kind of grew on me... but like many others in the comments section here, I just ended up dropping it for no particular reason... Frankly the story was just so meh and I couldn't care less what happened to the characters.

[@tengds]

Luo Yunxi was good.

[@Vassi_Drakonov]

LMAO! "Brainless idol drama"? 😂

[@tengds]

@@Vassi_Drakonov Yep! It was that!

[@grammarnazi12]

​@@Vassi_Drakonov hahaha yup! I guess I unwittingly now put all the metropolitan city contemporary romantic c-dramas in this category.

[@Vassi_Drakonov]

@@grammarnazi12 I see where you are coming from. It's really sad that good dramas are rare gems nowadays. Most dramas are so bland I couldn't even finish the first episode.

[@kaimm1080]

Yay!!! I love your videos , even the ones that talk about the dramas you don't find particularly good

[@xOrdinaryNerdx]

This video is perfect timing. Lately I just find it soo hard to finish dramas. Like I just can't. Literally can't force myself. But I did binge watch a super good drama for two days, Love & Redemption. It's amazing, once you start you can't stop. So check it out. I'mm also watching The Wolf. It's super good and Darren Wang is such a hottie with that wild look and natural skin, but you'll have to wait every week. Try these two if you're in need of something to watch.

[@patriciakalili2433]

As a western, I guess I would say, viewer - I am most appreciative of your English speaking. Have to admit that I have tanked on dramas on occasion. But don’t have your expertise to explain why. Also, I am a fan of Chinese period dramas versus koreandramas. They were my first choice early on, but not as intrigued now with many parts/aspects of the stories and scripts. Kind of rambling here, but want to thank you for your up front honesty for your viewers. Have watched your reviews from time to time. Glad in a way that you didn’t include The Wolf in your “giving up” experiences. Am watching it now and do have some decided opinions. But will say that I’m happy Xiao Zhan has this reprieve. He’s totally out of character in my estimation. But so focused on this seemingly new persona. I’ve heard some uncomfortable comments about the end of the drama. But may hang in to see the outcome. Mahalo from Hawaii!!

[@Ma-ro9gj]

“Put them together neatly packaged “😂

[@manasibarik5803]

Coincidentally I have also given up all of these dramas after 11_15 eps. And I m quite agree with you. I think these dramas should be made more reasonable to watch.

[@kaystarlo]

I also gave up on Love is Sweet and I tried a few times to get into it

[@doramaluvr]

I agree with the little girl's acting. I remember seeing her in Because of Meeting You and finishing the drama for her 🤣