SongofSixpence
Love is alchemy, not science - it transmutes people.
A look at expectations vs reality in the relationships of several couples with mostly realistic conflicts, flawed but likable characters trying their best and no OTT stakes or makjang villains. If you're looking for a noona ensemble romance ala Romance is a Bonus Book this is a fairly close match in tone and setup and it's a perfect starter Tdrama if you're coming from exclusively watching Kdramas because the production values, fashion and storytelling are all similar.
FL runs a high-profile match-making company and has to confront the idea that by its algorithm she's undesirable - 35, divorced and still mourning her failed marriage. One day she runs into old neighborhood friend, ML - 27, a small time stylist and nursing a long time crush on her. He thinks she's utterly desirable but married because she maintains the image for her business, she thinks he's the perfect guy but not for her. Cue getting to re-know you friends to lovers noona romance, complicated by an ex-husband, serious girlfriend, nosy relatives and differing life circumstances.
The second couple plays on the same theme. 40+ investment banker SFL wants a high spec marriage to save face after an ex left her for a younger woman. At FL's agency she comes in contact with a very unsuitable partner - 40+ rural farmer SML with some inherited land that he wants to keep in the family. They're a complete mismatch on paper and to society but a perfect match in their values, expectations and temperaments.
Unlike most reviewers the BL couple was the weakest part of the story for me. There's still a good message there about expectation vs reality - TML thinks he's straight and discovers he's bisexual, along with some other surprises down the line - but the presentation of the serious issues brought up left a lot to be desired.
The stories come together to show that sometimes what we think we want in love and life is different from what we actually need. Overall an enjoyable watch if you enjoy low key slice of life romance that isn't trite or fairy floss - there's substance here to appreciate.
And I usually don't comment on skinship because even the best skinship can't save a bad script, but Taiwanese dramas are definitely on a different level compared to Kdramas. If that's a major factor for you, you won't be disappointed - the scene where FL pulls ML into the shower with her is pretty memorable.
FL runs a high-profile match-making company and has to confront the idea that by its algorithm she's undesirable - 35, divorced and still mourning her failed marriage. One day she runs into old neighborhood friend, ML - 27, a small time stylist and nursing a long time crush on her. He thinks she's utterly desirable but married because she maintains the image for her business, she thinks he's the perfect guy but not for her. Cue getting to re-know you friends to lovers noona romance, complicated by an ex-husband, serious girlfriend, nosy relatives and differing life circumstances.
The second couple plays on the same theme. 40+ investment banker SFL wants a high spec marriage to save face after an ex left her for a younger woman. At FL's agency she comes in contact with a very unsuitable partner - 40+ rural farmer SML with some inherited land that he wants to keep in the family. They're a complete mismatch on paper and to society but a perfect match in their values, expectations and temperaments.
Unlike most reviewers the BL couple was the weakest part of the story for me. There's still a good message there about expectation vs reality - TML thinks he's straight and discovers he's bisexual, along with some other surprises down the line - but the presentation of the serious issues brought up left a lot to be desired.
The stories come together to show that sometimes what we think we want in love and life is different from what we actually need. Overall an enjoyable watch if you enjoy low key slice of life romance that isn't trite or fairy floss - there's substance here to appreciate.
And I usually don't comment on skinship because even the best skinship can't save a bad script, but Taiwanese dramas are definitely on a different level compared to Kdramas. If that's a major factor for you, you won't be disappointed - the scene where FL pulls ML into the shower with her is pretty memorable.
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