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One of the Better Adaptations !
This is one of the dramas that I couldn't wait to see. It's a story of an engineer (I am also one so hurray to Chinese dramas for pushing the envelop in developing strong female entrepreneurs) who aspires to start a new AI company. In the process, she makes personal sacrifices and finds true love. Yep, it's romanticized, and I can predict it's not going to do well in Douban rating (who really cares about Douban rating anyways? the ones in 8s and 9s are all realistic stories that I don't want to watch!)... but I think it will do well on mydramalist.Is it boring with all the AI stuff and business? Yes and no ... I think the business side of it is always going to be there. I mean this is a late 20s-30s years old female lead .... are we expecting just pure romance? it's not realistic ... She's a career woman ... the leads work together to develop into a believable couple through resolving personal and career conflicts. It's not all about going to movie/dinner dates... The conflict is going to involve career choices - his and hers!
I am a fan of TSY ... she's in her best element here. Her acting, looks, and styling are just perfect. However, it doesn't mean that I will watch her drama if it's not good (I watch for content so I will drop the drama if it's not entertaining). I don't watch some of her dramas because of the male leads or the story. But this one seems solid so far.
I have read the book many times so I was really waiting for this story to be dramatized with a solid actress. I think she's just perfect for the role. Her looks is natural for the role. When she reacts to being harassed, it feels honest and natural.
Surprisingly, XK is also good here. She and XK have chemistry. I haven't enjoyed XK's drama since Story of Yanxi Palace. I feel he fits this role.
As expected (well the rewrite is a little predictable), she didn't reply to his text because SHE DIDN"T get it ... what else? Her character is straight forward and kind (in fact he likes her because she's a nice person), she would have replied to him if she had received the text (duh!). Anyways, people who have read the story and understand her personality can guess what happened.
CONTEXT:
BOOK: they met through the bike accident, he liked her because she's so honest and nice, he helps finance her startup
DRAMA: they met in college, won an AI contest together (that means he's only just a little older than her - this makes more sense and more fun to watch because in the story he's too mature for her), he texted to ask her to be his girlfriend, she didn't reply because she changed her phone number ... anyways, all these changes make the story more interesting because it allows XK to have more screen time and explains his feelings for her. Also, most dramas always have this past interaction so it's easier for viewers to accept the attraction between the couple.
PLOT HOLE: if she changed her phone number, why didn't she broadcast to all her contacts? Possibly because he didn't show up for dinner and left the country so she couldn't do that.
The rewrite is wonderful because it includes more screen time for XK. I feel that the book was a little lopsided on the female character. In this case, they create opportunities for the leads to meet each other. This is more entertaining than watching minor characters.
For those who have read the book, I recommend watching this drama and enjoy it for its own development. For those who haven't, I recommend reading the book. It's really good. The drama is also good...
I will update my thoughts on this drama as it develops. However, with a solid story, solid acting, I doubt that anything can go wrong ... I will give a solid 10 when I am done watching.
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A Promising Start to a Captivating Journey!!
"As Beautiful as You" is a captivating Chinese drama that masterfully weaves a tale of self-discovery, love, and growth. This poignant journey follows Ji Xing, a talented college graduate, as she navigates the challenges of her career and personal life.Episodes 1-4 of "As Beautiful as You" have set the stage for what promises to be a captivating drama. The story follows Ji Xing, a talented and ambitious young woman, as she navigates the challenges of her career and personal life. And the cold CEO Han Ting who eventually became Ji Xing's investor and mentor.
The opening episodes introduce us to Ji Xing's struggles in the competitive tech industry, her passion for her own startup, and her tumultuous relationships. The writing is strong, with well-developed characters, engaging dialogue, and a narrative that flows smoothly.
Ji Xing is a relatable and endearing protagonist, and her struggles are deeply engaging. Han Ting, her mentor and investor, is a compelling character whose guidance and support are crucial to Ji Xing's growth. The chemistry between Ji Xing and Han Ting and their interactions are a joy to watch.
The episodes explore themes of ambition, passion, and self-discovery, setting the tone for Ji Xing's journey. The pacing is excellent, balancing lighthearted moments with intense drama. The acting is top-notch, with the leads delivering standout performances.
It's indeed going an interesting drama as the future episodes will be about how the relationship of Han Ting and Ji Xing will develop from being mentor/mentee to a romantic relationship.
The writing is superb, with well-developed characters, engaging dialogue, and a narrative that flows smoothly. The pacing is excellent, balancing lighthearted moments with intense drama. The acting is top-notch, with the leads delivering standout performances.
Overall, the first 4 episodes have laid a strong foundation for "As Beautiful as You". With its engaging story, memorable characters, and captivating themes, this drama is off to a great start.
Recommendation: If you enjoy Chinese dramas, romance, or stories about strong women, cold CEO, don't miss "As Beautiful as You". These opening episodes will draw you in, and leave you eager for more.
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Since both Xu Kai & Tan Song Yun are leading this, I have high hopes.
It started out slow, and I wondered if it is just like Best Choice Ever, Xu Kai's character being rich and coming back from a foreign country to take over the business. Then we have Tan Son Yun's character that's pretty similar to Yang Zi's character, the only difference being their professions and knowing each other when they were young. Here's to hoping that it is better than Best Choice Ever because that one also had an amazing cast but result was so underwhelming. Xu Kai and Yang Zi made such a cute pair but the story lacked depth. I started out liking that one first as well, but lost interest by the end of it.This one looks better. The best thing about Tan Song Yun is that she does her characters so well. It doesn't seem like she is acting. Her roles suit her very well. So far, I love her character & how she refuses to back down. The worst part about workplaces is when people refuse to stand up for each other & instead take pleasure when someone is down. This displayed sexual harassment & the harasser so well. When the harasser themselves try to pull the victim card, when they are called out on their obscene acts! It is sickening. How none of her coworkers see anything wrong in that is beyond me.
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