Be with You Reviews

For me, an interesting soul can still surpass the temptation of beauty. I really love this drama. It has a comedic shell that wraps around a tragic core. The characters use unconventional words and actions to conceal their inner sadness.
People without a home, burdened with hatred, abandoned by others...

Everyone has a sad past, but sadness doesn't need to be deliberately expressed. Because I have a friend, although he's very unconventional, he doesn't pry into my past, he doesn't say comforting words, and he often tricks me.
But he always manages to unexpectedly bring me a little warmth when I'm at my most vulnerable.

This is the biggest surprise since the beginning of autumn. The second season must follow closely. This is the current martial arts saga. Each person has a distinct personality, yet they all have a radiant spirit.
It's different from those romantic dramas that solely focus on portraying the entangled and inexplicable conflicts between the male and female leads, where they only guess instead of asking, causing mutual harm and then forgiving each other with laughter.
In this drama, every character has a strong presence, and it is precisely because of these different individuals that it can be considered a genuine martial world.

It's a rare ensemble drama that blends comedy and lyricism together. It's truly remarkable how each character is vivid, three-dimensional, and memorable.

Ji San, Ji Si, Ji Wu, and Ji Liu are actually very different individuals, but when they are together, it's the most beautiful thing in the world.
Every time they have a conversation, it makes me laugh uncontrollably. I really like Yan Si Fang. How can there be such a good-looking, upright, eye-rolling, reliable, and sarcastic engineering student?

And Ji San and Ji Liu are truly addictive.
Honestly, at first glance, Liu Yun Gui looks better in modern attire than in ancient costume, but the moment he appeared, he captured the essence of a gentle and capable nobleman with hidden intelligence, a mischievous streak, and a love for Ji Ming Zhao.
Even though it was clear they hadn't fallen in love yet, they still kept me hooked (of course, the chemistry between the four leads is just too powerful, so you both keep up the good work, and I'll happily indulge in it).

I'm so disappointed. From the obscure and unclear posters that I can't even make out to the so-called "youthful" acting and poor production design, I can understand. But why is the script and plot so terrible? I can overlook the cliché plotline of the protagonist losing their power, but a world-renowned master craftsman suddenly has no connections and can't earn any money?
In the drama, the currency is worth hundreds or even thousands, yet they casually spend money like they're playing house. If they truly believe in their abilities but lack money, they should go and make a sitcom. The gap between them and their peers is too wide.

Hatred is hatred, and life is life. One moment, everything is in ruins, and the next moment, you are warmly cared for by the people around you. There are too many paragraphs that poke at me, but the most heart-wrenching part is when you realize that the people who were once your fellow disciples or family members, after experiencing so much together, become strangers when you meet again.
Those people from your memories, let them remain in the past, forever preserving their appearance in your memories. Wouldn't that be nice? But unfortunately, they appear before you as different people, making you wonder if there really is another group of people with the same faces, living the same lives.
You thought you knew each other, but they don't recognize you, and you don't recognize them. It's better to believe in immortals in this world, believe it, so that the sadness can be lessened.
Even if there are countless holes in your heart, you can still live a good life.

The first 18 episodes of this drama are quite funny, and I find myself laughing in almost every episode. However, in the later episodes, it starts to rely too much on sentimental plotlines, and it feels a bit excessive.
The romantic scenes involving the supporting characters are somewhat natural, but they also feel abrupt. The pairing of Ji Si and Ji Si is even more abrupt, while the relationship between Si Fang and Qiu Yue Bai feels more natural.
It's better not to delve too deep into the main plotline of the drama and just enjoy watching it without thinking too much.

I felt uncomfortable when I learned halfway through that the director was marginalizing the female lead.
It's a kind of workplace bullying, where a male leader abuses their power to oppress a female subordinate. If they actually replace the female lead later on, then there won't be much left to watch.
It's ironic that in a drama about friendship, such marginalization exists.

Initially, I was attracted to this drama because I saw a comment comparing it to a younger version of "My Own Swordsman." Although I gave it four stars, I have to say it falls far short of the five-star "My Own Swordsman." Firstly, I don't deny that it's a good historical comedy, but when I watch comedies, I primarily want to feel happy.
In this drama, especially in the later parts filled with a lot of sorrowful memories, it just doesn't work for me.

Let's talk about the romantic relationships. It's not that there shouldn't be any romantic storylines, but I always feel that the romantic relationships are very abrupt.
I don't know when these two couples developed feelings for each other. When Yan Si Fang was slapped by the boss and she placed her entire palm on his face, I know it was meant to create a warm and ambiguous atmosphere, but when I saw it, I was just shocked.
Wasn't it all playful and innocent friendship in the earlier episodes? Now I'm watching the second-to-last episode, and I really liked the juxtaposition between the gala program and the Three Treasures' actions, but the last few episodes have been filled with sad memories.
Hey, I just want to see more of their journey of building the department store.

Although the interactions and dialogues among the main characters are really funny! Many times they hit my funny bone! Even my tearful moments! But there are just too many unresolved plot holes in this drama!
Not a single one was filled, and it feels like 40% of the setup was dug up! Only a super small goal was accomplished... Also, it would be better if the different families were more distinct, with more differentiation in terms of their business types and their family preferences and strengths!
Even after watching all 24 episodes, I still couldn't figure out which family is which, what each family did, and who harmed whom. Especially in the final climax, the main storyline became completely muddled, and it ended in a confusing way...
It's a bit of a pity, I wonder if the next season will be able to fill in the gaps.

I finished watching it before bed, and it was truly disgusting. After a whole season, they still haven't explained anything clearly. There are so many foreshadowings, but they keep forcefully stirring up emotions.
When Meng San Xi returned to the sect and cried and laughed by himself, it really left me feeling awkward. And in the end, when the three of them ate together and one of them was shaking their leg, it truly left me speechless.
When will Ji Zhan Guan be able to get involved? If not, then maybe they should bring in Er Jie instead. It's all so confusing. I didn't understand anything in the first season, and I have no idea what's coming next.
It's frustrating, especially at this late hour.

It's so, so good! It made me laugh and cry! There's no cliché love story; instead, it's a genuine tale of chivalry and redemption in the martial arts world. After watching the entire series, there were no awkward or foolish plot arrangements.
Every storyline and dialogue had perfect responses, making it incredibly enjoyable to watch! Each character in the ensemble cast was meticulously portrayed. I truly love it! Even though I didn't know any of these actors before and didn't have any expectations, they all delivered outstanding performances with their unique styles!
Can't wait for the second season to come out!

It's a kind of show that really suits my taste. A good script is truly paramount, and the nonsensical humor really entertained me. However, the excessive cliffhangers in the last few episodes to set up the next season were a bit too much.
Even if there's a next season and the season after that, I feel like at least one season should resolve a main storyline to make it a truly good script. Also, the overuse of certain clichéd jokes about widows and beautiful women and their bedrooms is really tasteless.
Overall, for me, it still has its flaws, but the character development is something I really enjoy.

I had a dream before, where I and a friend were in the same subway car, sitting close to each other, but we didn't speak. I saw her, and she saw me, with unfamiliarity and confusion in our eyes.
It felt like there was an insurmountable distance between us. Then, somehow, the two ends of the subway train pulled the carriages in different directions, and in that moment, I felt a mix of confusion and acceptance...

I once heard a saying that if you dream about someone after a long time has passed, it means that the fate between you has come to an end.

Can this explain everything? "Be With You.

The last ten episodes were the most enjoyable. The beginning was really difficult to watch, and I found myself fast-forwarding while considering giving up. It wasn't until the introduction of the ensemble cast centered around the "Nameless Department Store" that things started to pick up.
The progression of the main storyline involving revenge and investigation, especially the underlying stories behind characters three, four, and five, kept me hooked. Now I'm eager to watch the second season because there were just too many unanswered questions left at the end.

When Yan Si Fang looks at Ji Ming Zhao, she is reminded of her mother. Ji Ming Zhao helps him gently wipe away the blood from his mouth after he gets beaten up. Ji Ming Zhao keeps his word and returns when he says he will.
Yan Si Fang learns to trust others, and Meng San Xi learns to face her own inner feelings without pretending to be indifferent.

As for Ye Wu Zhi, she goes from being a naive beauty to someone who enjoys drinking and gambling.
Well, she can handle it because she has two good friends.

... How can "Season 1 complete" already? Did that group of people go to attack San Qi Dao?

Excellent! My opinion differs from some of the popular reviews. I actually prefer the dialogue style of this series over the traditional wuxia and chivalry elements because, in essence, this drama has very little to do with traditional martial arts and the martial world.
It can be said that those aspects are just a facade. I don't usually watch period dramas that lack a strong wuxia or martial world atmosphere, but I fully embrace this one because it cleverly packages many modern principles within its historical setting.

While watching the first few episodes, I had a sense of familiarity, like with "Together." Upon investigation, it turned out to be the work of the same director! It still carries that unique comedic style that manages to convey emotions and provoke contemplation.

I wholeheartedly agree with the value and focal point of this drama. We all have emotions that are hard to let go of, and we tend to preserve the beauty we see in them. Even if one day we discover the truth, we still need the "facts are what I perceive" mentality as a form of spiritual victory.
Moreover, we have more wonderful things worth cherishing. (If in the next season, the storyline takes a sharp turn, let's just pretend I didn't say anything.) Also, I'm eagerly looking forward to the second season and the hidden truths it holds.

I've always had an aversion to watching school dramas, so even though I heard that "Through the Window" had great word-of-mouth, I didn't watch it. As for historical dramas, aren't they just repeating the same old stories?
But then, I watched it! Ironically, my roommate recommended the last episode to me, and I had no clue about the crazy antics of the trio, their supposed "understanding," or the shopkeeper's tsundere behavior and the betrayal of acquaintances.
After finishing the earlier episodes and rewatching them, it was amazing—truly amazing. It was a revelation that unfolded in a mesmerizing manner, like the deep contemplation of a hidden monk in plain sight. It's hard to describe, but you really want to become a member of the main group, and you even think that staying in this village wouldn't be a bad idea.
Who knows, there might be even higher-level hidden identities. It's like it can inexplicably heal my heart, alleviate the frustrations of a day's toil, and has a strong urge for me to immerse myself in it. It's a drama with a powerful impact that keeps going.

Some words, when spoken, elicit sympathy; while others, left unspoken but still understood, signify true friendship. Sometimes, I still miss them, yearning for them with aching heart, yet there's no need to confide in anyone.
Even though I remain amidst the dust, standing amidst desolation, in this vast world, I am no longer alone.

In reality, I just want "a friend," don't I?
A friend to throw shoes barefoot with, to shake our legs and enjoy liquor and chestnuts together. A friend who would jokingly say, "Even if I die and become a ghost or a deity, I'll still float around you." A friend who would say to us, "Knowing you is a stroke of luck; telling others that I know you is a matter of pride." A friend who would become a part of each other's souls.

In truth, I simply desire to have a friend.

The ensemble cast directed by Bi is phenomenal. If you've watched "Through the Window," you should be familiar and well-adjusted to Bi's style. This kind of seasonal broadcasting is well-received, as long as we don't have to wait too long and avoid delays.
After all, this type of drama is the kind that can be enjoyed no matter which episode you randomly pick—it's time to build our own little universe.

Compared to storytelling, it feels like Bi is more skilled at writing relationships between characters.
So, his dramas can have countless pairings, and there should always be sweet moments. Let's not focus on the official pairings and instead ship April and Ji Liu, even if it's a mistake. Lastly, Yan Si Fang, cheers to you.

Five stars are simply not enough to express my love for this drama. It has become one of my all-time favorite TV shows. "I Have a Friend" is like a kind gesture extended by the world to me, reminding me not to be too disappointed in this world.
Together with San, Si, and Wu, I discover the hidden beauty of the world and rediscover its warmth amidst their deep-rooted vengeance. The camaraderie and understanding among the friends in the series are deeply cherished and evoke a warm feeling with just a glance.
That warmth spills over the screen, comforting me and making it hard to part ways. I eagerly await the second season.

Every episode is packed with humor, and regardless of costumes, acting, or cinematography, the plot development and dialogue resonate deeply with the working-class people who are drifting in a foreign land.
It's a comforting way to end the day, enjoying a meal in a rented room with laughter. At first glance, it seems like none of the actors have outstanding looks, but as the story progresses and the characters are developed, with each episode featuring flashbacks and character shaping, it becomes apparent that each character is both attractive and profound.
You can't resist the loveliness emanating from within each person.