January Dramas: Top Picks

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My Little Happiness:

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My Little Happiness:

Story: 10

Acting/Casts: 10

Rewatch Value: 10

Review: This drama is cute, has impeccable chemistry, and has a cliche storyline. Both actor and actress acted in Put Your Head on My Shoulder. They were high school best friends, unfortunately, they don't have chemistry together. In this drama, it is different the male lead improved SO FREAKING MUCH since Put Your Head on My Shoulders. His visuals, acting, chemistry with the female lead have improved A LOT so give it a try, you won't regret it. I fell in love with the entire cast. The story progresses really well and I'm glad I didn't skip this. I didn't fast forward any scenes but instead, I rewatched. The story doesn't get draggy or boring anywhere. The female lead isn't the typical damsel in distress but quite a strong one for a big change from her previous works. The leads have sizzling chemistry and not to mention the second leads too! They have an interesting story. The actors portray their roles perfectly. I don't know how I'll be able to move on from this! Their smiles are so damn freaking contagious OML I can't stop smiling. The second couple has a really good story pace and is not simply rushed just because they had to be together for the sake of being together. I wish they had an entire drama for themselves!



A Girl Like Me:

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A Girl Like Me:

Story: 9.5

Acting/Casts: 10

Rewatch Value: 9.5

Review: First off, I highly recommend this drama to anyone looking for a historical rom-com. I find myself laughing at almost every episode. Along with the comedy, this show packs several plot reversals that quickly advances the story. The pacing is quite perfect. A few episodes toward the end suffer from some rushed editing, but it does not affect my overall enjoyment too much. I am very impressed by the character development and casting. Many characters have their own backstory and motivation for their actions. Each actor fits their role perfectly. Among the entire cast, I really can't pinpoint a single bad actor. I am especially impressed by Neo Hou who can delicately depict Rong Xia's emotional trauma. The cast members deserve praise for their outstanding performance. The production team has created interesting characters and select the most appropriate actors for them. Ultimately, what makes this show so heart-warming is the union of family. Rong Xia desperately longs for the family that he has lost. He tries to find another father figure but feels empty after certain events. Without realizing it, he internally torments himself over the issue of "family". Thankfully, Ban Hua stops him from self-destruction through warmth and love.

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