After watching a few episodes, I can't help but say a few words. The main actors lack chemistry; you can immediately see the age difference. Yang Zi's acting style hasn't changed much over the years. Her crying scenes and lively performances all seem similar, which makes it hard to immerse oneself in the story. It lacks any sense of empathy.
Maggie12 months ago rating:5.2
The student scenes feel really out of place. Both actors have inconsistent acting skills and it's easy for them to break character. Yang Zi has undergone plastic surgery again, to the point where it's hard to recognize her. Fan Cheng Cheng really lacks acting skills and his expressions are all the same. The plot is also not engaging at all.
JBSangSangzi1 year ago rating:5.1
It's so ridiculous, like a comedy of the year. Everything feels plastic and fake, giving me goosebumps all over. One stiff-faced character, one awkward character, they portray an old married couple who are completely out of sync. It seems that the aesthetic taste of our audience in China is stuck in the realm of ancient martial arts dramas and surreal modern dramas. The excessive use of filters and airbrushing covers the youth and dreams with a veil of modesty, but what comes across is not youth or a compelling couple, but rather an artificial and greasy atmosphere.
Mugo11 months ago rating:7
The plot of this drama is currently so awkward... Is it interesting? The first two episodes were filled with a heavy sense of depression. I didn't expect a drama from last year to turn out like this. It's so awkward, so awkward, so awkward... Why did Huang Qiantou suddenly gather everyone together? The work feels like a joke, playing cards with parents involved. There is no suspense in the plot, and everything feels contrived, giving a sense of artificiality and sadness.
In the third episode, there are too many forced coincidences, and why do they keep emphasizing the greatness of friendship through compromises and sacrifices? It feels like painful literature. There were clearly better choices, but they had to create a forced and unrealistic dilemma between love and career. It's just a brainless plot.
I'll continue watching and observe for a while longer before making a final judgment.
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Hades11 months ago rating:7.6
Once Youth" and "Twenty Not Confused 2" are those kind of youth coming-of-age nostalgic dramas. The advantage is that they are comforting, showcasing the beautiful and awkward memories of youth. They are pure and precious enough. As we grow older, everyone faces their own difficulties, making it impossible to stay together forever. It's likely that there will be misunderstandings and patching up afterwards. However, the pretext of bringing together a group of old friends through a friend's wedding is neither significant nor insignificant. Overall, it's a slice-of-life, stress-relieving drama that follows the norm.
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KK12 months ago rating:5.5
Yang Zi's acting is somewhat venomous. The combination of squinting, stomping, and shouting is cute when you're in your teens or twenties, but in your thirties, it becomes greasy. Instead of constantly marketing explosive dramas, it's more important to take the time to hone your acting skills, don't you think? Qiong Oscar Best Actress.
Snowy12 months ago rating:5.1
I've watched four episodes, and it's not good. The age gap between the male and female leads is quite noticeable, and there's no chemistry between them. The female lead seems a bit too old, and it's jarring to see her portray a high school student. Additionally, her acting skills haven't improved much. Watching her performances feels like watching Qiu Yingying all over again, lacking a sense of immersion. I suggest that the female lead takes a more daring approach to her acting.
KyKy12 months ago rating:9.9
The youthful years are always so warm. Every time I watch "Seventeen Years" with F6, it touches me deeply. The excitement of attending concerts together, the anxious moments of supporting Guan Chao, and the joy of celebrating birthdays together. In their youthful moments, I can always find scenes that resonate with me as well.
EternalSea1 year ago rating:5.4
Yang Zi has completely lost her acting skills. In sad scenes, she can shed tears, and in happy scenes, her face looks frozen, as if she's had excessive Botox injections on her cheekbones. She can somewhat express basic emotions, but when it comes to slightly complex plots, she becomes clueless. She has a pair of big eyes, but they are empty, devoid of any expression. She's wooden and stiff. She should go back to performing in ancient puppet shows, where she can still deceive people.
As for the male lead? Where did they find this unattractive and talentless child of a capitalist? His mantis-like face is really off-putting.
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ClearSky1 year ago rating:9.6
Both the actors and the music chosen by Yang Zi create a comfortable atmosphere that I really enjoy in this drama. The pacing is relatively slow, requiring a calm mindset to appreciate. In reality, we don't often have such loyal childhood friends or such strong high school friendships. It's rare to find a love drama where love endures for 12 years. I understand why people watch it because of Yang Zi. As for Fan Cheng Cheng, he surpassed my expectations. What's wrong with a 30-year-old playing an 18-year-old? High school is not the main theme of the drama; it's a life drama that interweaves high school memories into it. This drama is not a typical campus youth idol drama; it's a slice-of-life drama. Look at the overall tone. In fact, people in their 30s are the main focus.
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Jiuan11 months ago rating:8.7
Wang Qian Yue's acting is pretty good. Zhuang Yuan's dilemma when facing her mother's attempts to dissuade her, but unable to speak up, resonates with me. She doesn't want her mother to control her life, but when her mother mentions having carried water her whole life, she just wants her to understand her love by helping her carry water once.
SunsetHarvest12 months ago rating:5.5
I watched 5 episodes before commenting because I believe one should have the qualification to comment after watching. Firstly, I'm sorry but Fan Chengcheng is too ugly; he simply doesn't attract anyone. Then, let's talk about the female lead. Yang Zi's acting remains the same as always, only suitable for ancient costume dramas and completely unsuitable for modern dramas. Whenever there's a slightly intense emotional scene, she habitually resorts to tantrum-like performances. It's been the same in several modern dramas, and even worse than her performance as Qiu Yingying. Back then, she was young and could get away with it, but now, with a puffy and stiff face in her thirties, her exaggerated state is unbearable. Not to mention, there's zero chemistry between the male and female leads. They're like an aunt and her nephew, how can anyone ship that? In short, I endured for 5 episodes and finally gave up. I'll give one star to Sun Yanzi, the rest is not worth it.
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BeanFriend12 months ago rating:9.6
I love the storyline from childhood, it's really funny. The scene where Huang Yingzi and Jiang Yi reunite made me cry. Currently, there are a few memorable scenes in the plot for me. One is when they went to watch a horror movie, another is when Huang Yingzi sang "Encounter" on a small road, and also when Jiang Yi finished the 400-meter race at the sports meet and Huang Yingzi ran towards him. And of course, the reunion scene. In summary, it's really touching. I love it! ????
UniqueOne12 months ago rating:5.1
I can't understand what happened to Yang Zi. I've always thought that Korean actors have explosive acting skills, and Yang Zi used to have strong acting skills in the past 18 years. But now her acting skills seem to be declining. There's nothing much to say about the average plot and mediocre acting. I won't comment on Fan Chengcheng.
HahaItsMe11 months ago rating:5.4
Yang Zi's current lack of girlishness and Fan Cheng Cheng's strong youthful vibe make for an odd combination. One needs both a pretty face and a good figure. Yang Zi's face looks stiff and she's a bit overweight, lacking that girlish charm. Perhaps it's time for her to consider transitioning to slice-of-life dramas. It doesn't seem like this kind of drama is suitable for Yang Zi at the moment. Finding male actors who are similar in age to her would be a better match. Unfortunately, this combination falls short, making it difficult to get immersed in the story...
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CosmicRomance11 months ago rating:5.5
It's surprising yet expected. After watching "Female Psychologist," I ventured into another modern drama of yours. And it's still the same, no progress at all. Yang Zi, your talent is being wasted. You're not willing to put in the effort to refine your own acting. Your portrayal of the character is not as good as Zhu Yan Man Zi's. I think you can learn a thing or two from her on how to act naturally in modern dramas.
Rukawa'sSis11 months ago rating:5.4
Not to be rude, but Yang Zi looks so unattractive in it. Playing a teenage girl when she's older just feels really off. And the most crucial part is her acting. She's back to being Qiu Yingying, completely different from what YXH has been praising. I'm really disappointed. I've been giving her the benefit of the doubt, hoping for a "Little Snow" filter, but I guess she needs a good director to train her in the future.
DoubtfulOne11 months ago rating:5.4
What does "only focusing on popularity" mean? This drama is exactly that. The actors are completely mismatched with their characters, they were only cast because of their popularity. Yang Zi's loud and exaggerated acting style, and speaking in Beijing dialect in both ancient and modern settings, I've had enough. Speaking Beijing dialect well doesn't mean the lines are good. It's time to seriously consider acting skills and dialogue.
InvincibleYefan11 months ago rating:5.2
I've watched every drama of Zi, but I really can't continue watching this one. The looks, acting, and overall state of the cast are not good. Their faces appear swollen and stiff, and they keep glaring and stomping their feet. Even the previously excellent crying scenes are not good anymore. Even if I like her, I have to be honest and say that this time it's really not good. I'm sorry, Zi Meimei.
Lily1 year ago rating:5.2
One should have self-awareness! I hope Comrade Yang Zi stops playing high school students! Oh my goodness! Why are female entertainers so confident and unwilling to grow old? Do they have to play fifteen or sixteen-year-old high school students? Don't they realize they have a tired face and lack vitality in their eyes? The storyline is also boring, with constant flashbacks. I abandoned it after just one episode.
Momo11 months ago rating:9.2
The drama should be called "1992," it suits it better than "Jiu Jiu Ai" which sounds too cheesy. It feels like I'm watching "Our Love II" with all the main characters having similar names... The plot is cliché, but the execution of the details is relatively natural, evoking emotions without being forced. Fan Cheng Cheng is clearly set up as a comedic character, but for some reason, I always feel like he's particularly suited for tragic roles... As a viewer from the 80s and 90s generation, I should be able to follow this drama without any surprises.
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OldRainbow12 months ago rating:9.5
It's really good, depicting ordinary youth and ordinary us. People come and go in our lives, but perhaps we can meet again at the next intersection. Live in the present and learn to cherish. (I'm speechless about those maliciously giving low ratings. This drama deserves around 4 stars, and I'll give an extra star to counter the haters. Seriously, don't be such a hater.)
ICEICEBoomBoom11 months ago rating:9.9
Wow, there are so many haters of Yang Zi! They really go all out! You guys are something else! Is it really necessary? Is it really necessary?! The ratings on Douban for TV dramas are generally low, as most users there rate movies. Sigh, there's nothing we can do. As a fan of the drama, let's try to counterbalance the negativity!
Wendy11 months ago rating:9.9
Receiving backlash and giving it a defiant 5-star rating. To be honest, Yang Zi's upcoming projects and the directors she's working with don't seem impressive on their resumes. I also have my doubts about the male lead in her collaborations. However, I don't think Yang Zi's performance is as bad as some of the negative reviews claim. Even as someone who frequently watches TV dramas, I know that infidelity, catching cheaters, fighting against black forces, mother-in-law conflicts, and workplace reformation are all types of stories that easily cater to audience satisfaction. It's understandable if Yu Lele wants to avoid hot topics and create the kind of work she wants to express herself, but I feel that the handling of the initial dramatic conflicts in the first episode was lacking, and it felt a bit flat.
It also seems like Yang Zi wants to create her own projects rather than eagerly collaborate with well-known directors. So it's not that she's being deprived of resources, but rather her personal choice to have control over her own work (although this is just my observation without concrete evidence). However, I hope that the projects she creates will become more mature.
I'm really looking forward to Yang Zi's development. I've been busy lately, but I just finished watching the first episode, and I'll watch the rest attentively on the road the day after tomorrow.
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TinySpark1 year ago rating:9.6
At first, I thought it was a youth comedy, but I didn't expect it to be so realistic. In just three episodes, the struggles of each character in their work and life have been vividly portrayed. The storyline of the 30-year-olds is short but filled with the helplessness of reality, while the 17-year-olds' storyline takes a more humorous and heartwarming route. The perfect blend of youthful sweetness and the bitterness of reality, just like a refreshing and warm cup of coffee. The upcoming challenge is to see how they and we, the audience, can break free from the predicament! I hope the show can maintain its quality and give our generation, the '90s, a tangible hope!
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momo1 year ago rating:9.7
I'm currently watching a Chinese drama as a 90s kid, and I can relate to many aspects of it. Huang Ying Zi is the same age as me, and I haven't achieved as much success as her. Sometimes I miss my friends from that time, we were so close back then. We used to go to the bathroom together, holding hands every day, but now we've drifted apart. I'm in Beijing, and she's in Hangzhou. After graduating, we hardly ever met again. I remember last year we exchanged a few messages on WeChat. I know she's doing well, but we can't go back to the closeness we once had. The older we get, the lonelier it feels. Huang Ying Zi is braver than me. She can reclaim her lost youth, but I don't have the courage to do so. Dear classmate Huang Ying Zi, you have to keep going. You are one in a million, just like me.
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Lalala12 months ago rating:5.4
Is there really no half ⭐️ to give? Acting as a couple in idol dramas with a nearly ten-year age gap between the male lead and Yang Zi, will she continue like this for the rest of her life? Also, the stiffness on her face and the overly muscular appearance really make it difficult for the audience.
Molly11 months ago rating:9.6
I didn't originally plan on rating this drama, but since I'm feeling so enthusiastic after watching it, I'll take some time to share my thoughts. I usually don't watch modern dramas; I prefer adaptations of novels, like "Wei Wei N." There's a certain sentimentality that comes with being a fan of the original work.
The original story of this drama isn't very well-known, and the plot is simple and heartwarming. If you enjoy watching the dynamics between mature men and women, then this drama is worth checking out. "Love Until Now" has the tone that I like. In the first three episodes, the romantic relationship between the male and female leads isn't very obvious; it's more like unrequited love.
But the focus on the intensity of youth and the cruelty of reality really resonates with me. Do you all not feel the same resonance with those details from high school? I remember during my senior year, we used to play cards together during the May 31st holiday. I thought our friendship would last until we got married, had children, and grew old together.
Now, out of the eight of us, I'm only in contact with one person. We're scattered in different cities across the country, living our lives at different paces. Some of us are married, some have children, and others are still solo. It's quite nostalgic to think about how the once beautiful connections drifted apart. Sadly, I'm not Huang Ying Zi, and I don't have the courage to retrieve them.
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MissXia1 year ago rating:9.5
It's really enjoyable to watch. From the very first episode, we can deeply empathize with the challenges faced by the 30-year-olds in the workplace. As working individuals, we can truly relate. Yang Zi's acting is, as always, excellent and comforting. Fan Cheng Cheng is also a pleasant surprise, delivering a very natural performance. I'm also looking forward to Jin Shi Jia's appearance, haven't seen him yet. Excited for the upcoming plot developments!
PositiveMindset1 year ago rating:5.2
Let me give you a brief summary. Yang Zi and Fan Chengcheng simply don't match. One gives off a feeling of being in their 30s, and the other gives off a feeling of being an older man. Yang Zi's face feels stiff, and her exaggerated expressions are out of place. Moreover, her acting has always been formulaic, following a pattern of crying, causing a scene, and glaring. It's easy to see through her performance, and it feels like she's always playing herself. Fan Chengcheng's performance falls short compared to his role in "Once Upon a Time in My Youth." Additionally, the heavy use of filters in this drama makes people's faces look distorted. As for the storyline, the fact that it heavily relies on voiceovers to drive the plot indicates significant issues. Overall, it's just not good.
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BeanFriendGOU0gGk7ks11 months ago rating:9.9
Unspoken feelings of affection are hidden in evasive glances. After 12 years, their first encounter left me speechless for a long time. I hesitated before finally uttering the words "long time no see" beneath Huang Yanzi's wish card. The six residents of Aerospace City came together again. I hope they stay together and never drift apart. Yang Zi's portrayal was exceptional. I'm growing to love her more and more, and I look forward to seeing her deliver even better performances.
PensiveVisitor12 months ago rating:9.5
Impressive! The dual storylines are well-executed, showcasing the helplessness of adults and the fearlessness of youth. "To Love Forever" is a great story that resonates for a long time. The director is skilled at storytelling, and the scene transitions have their own cleverness. This drama makes you laugh and cry, it's so genuine, so relatable, and truly remarkable. Yang Zi's acting is as reassuring as always, and the six-member group in Hang Tiancheng each has their own character arcs, making it a rare youth ensemble drama.
RipenedPlum12 months ago rating:5.2
The plot of this drama starts off a bit too forced. Is it just for the sake of plot development that they start reconnecting with their old friends? Then later on, there's this forced attempt to make you remember the past, creating a self-indulgent feeling that only moves yourselves but fails to move the audience. To be honest, I've experienced such emotions myself, but you just can't portray them authentically. It feels too detached from reality, as if you're indulging in your own emotions but unable to truly touch the viewers...
RueNotRegret12 months ago rating:9.7
It's a quite realistic piece of nostalgic realism about youth. It intertwines the storylines of adulthood and adolescence. The helplessness and bitterness of adulthood really strike a chord with us working-class folks. Then it delves into the memories of joy and ideals from our younger days. The portrayal of youth is almost like a comedy, but as adults, it brings tears to our eyes. It has laughter and tears. I can't help but wonder, if I had a friend like Huang Yingzi when I was young, perhaps I wouldn't have felt so lonely growing up. There would have been someone taking the initiative to organize gatherings and make efforts. Friends wouldn't have drifted apart. But I'm not the type to take initiative myself. I truly wish for friends who are proactive. Meeting Huang Yingzi was Jiang Yi's stroke of luck, and Jiang Yi meeting Huang Yingzi was also very fortunate.
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Laniakea11 months ago rating:5.3
What a garbage melodramatic plot, and that trash-faced male lead played by Taxie with no acting skills whatsoever, what a joke of a drama. I gave up after a few episodes, it's such a waste of my time. From now on, I won't watch any dramas featuring this garbage pretentious idol, FCC. Better to avoid wasting time, I advise everyone to block him as well and avoid any potential disappointments.
Sweetie11 months ago rating:9.8
I always look forward to Yang Zi's dramas (~_~;). Yang Zi's acting skills are truly amazing. She effortlessly transitions between the roles of an 18-year-old and a 30-year-old, portraying different layers of emotions and making you instantly immerse yourself in the storyline. ❤️❤️❤️
Moonlit11 months ago rating:6.5
The female lead looks far from being a high school student. It's so obvious that there's a generation gap between her and the male lead, which ruins the immersion. Her face looks too stiff, and pulling the skin around her nose and mouth every day must be exhausting. Why is her styling so outdated and old-fashioned? There's no youthful and vibrant student vibe at all, and her acting skills are really lacking.
Lolo11 months ago rating:9.7
This drama really resonates with me. It makes me miss my childhood friends a little. Unfortunately, I don't have the courage of Huang Ying Zi. When some people drift apart, they really drift apart. Each actor in this drama has their own outstanding qualities, and Sun Yanzi's songs in the drama are also really nice to listen to. It's worth watching, and I hope it maintains its quality in the future.
Lulu1 year ago rating:5.2
Yang Zi's plastic surgery face plays every role as Yang Zi herself. With too much plastic surgery, her face lacks expressions. She looks like an old lady, far from resembling a youthful and energetic student. How can she shamelessly promote her acting skills every day? In every drama, her fans and team have to market her as having exceptional acting skills, claiming that no one can match her. It's all a deception to fool her fans. From now on, I won't watch her dramas.
Qianqian1 year ago rating:9.5
A realistic coming-of-age story. The protagonist, Huang Ying Zi, is a doctoral student working odd jobs on campus. She faces challenges such as layoffs in the corporate world, and her dreams as a journalist are constantly being defeated by reality. In those moments when reality strikes hard, it is only the beautiful memories of youth that heal us. Laughing and crying at the same time, that's life.
CuteSmiles12 months ago rating:9.6
This drama reminds me of those long-lost classmates, it's warm, realistic, and healing. If only I could have encountered someone like Huang Ying Zi during my youth, someone who could connect all of us scattered childhood friends together.
YuLiLo12 months ago rating:6.2
Stumbled upon this by accident and watched it for a while. Oh my goodness, how old is the female lead? She looks like an elderly person, it's terrifying. According to the description, it's supposed to be a relationship between an older woman and a younger man, but it feels more like a relationship between grandparents and grandchildren. The overall impression is not good, so I couldn't help but come here in the middle of the night to vent. It's really scary.
WNNN712 months ago rating:9.8
Huang Yingzi's dumplings represent the taste of youthful memories for the group of friends. Only Grandma taught Huang Yingzi, and perhaps everyone feels that Huang Yingzi is the soul of their group, their little leader. As long as Huang Yingzi keeps striving, this group will never fall apart.
Karma12 months ago rating:5.2
Oh my, this is just so ugly! Are the acting skills of the male lead and female lead nonexistent? And the age difference is just too noticeable. The female lead could almost play the male lead's elder generation. She looks old, with wide-eyed and pouting attempts at being cute, but it comes across as eerie and grotesque.
DaisyCravesPickles12 months ago rating:5.5
Yang Zi's acting always consists of crying, making a fuss, and stomping her feet. Her acting is stiff, lacking facial expressions, and gives off an old-fashioned vibe when playing a student, which feels completely out of place. Since "Qiu Yingying," there hasn't been a single drama of hers worth watching. The ancient and costume dramas heavily rely on styling and excessive beauty filters to barely cover up her large cheeks and nasolabial folds, which are clearly exposed in modern dramas. It would be better for her to focus on improving her acting skills instead of constantly marketing herself for things she doesn't possess!
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CheeseLover181 year ago rating:5.5
The storyline is so cliché, beyond redemption. Romantic dramas these days are truly sickening. Just by watching a few clips, I already have a pretty good idea of what the story is about... Childhood sweethearts, unrequited love from both sides, reunion after a long separation, multiple love triangles where you love me, I love him, and he loves her. It's all so cliché! Like a template play or a mass-produced amusement park ride.
Yang Zi's face may look young, but her expression lacks vitality. Her acting feels too formulaic.
Overall, the whole drama feels stiff and forced.
FishyForever1 year ago rating:9.5
As a '90s-born, I truly resonate with this. The things you lose as you grow up, when you look back on them, you can't help but shed tears or sigh. When we were young, we had so many dreams and were full of passion. But as we grow older, we drift further away from those dreams, and in the end, we never truly live up to the person we were in our childhood.
BeanFriend IbiEEU85c012 months ago rating:9.7
The drama alternates between the student years and the reunion after 12 years. It has moments of laughter and tears, bringing back the feelings of our own student days and empathizing with the work-related plot lines.
In the adult world, breaking the rules doesn't necessarily lead to change. The older we get, the more lonely we become. Friends are transient, and it's really difficult to regain the feeling of the past after being disconnected for too long. Our lives don't have as many "Huang Yingzi" characters, those who bravely work to bring the former comrades back together as a family.
This light-hearted comedy truly touches my heart, and the plot unfolds smoothly without any abruptness. "Juju Love" is in a great situation and I'm thoroughly enjoying it.
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ExquisiteWife12 months ago rating:5.1
The age difference between the two is too big, they feel like they belong to different generations, there's no chemistry between them. Yang Zi's obvious filler work and excessive use of airbrushing filters are too prominent. The visual quality of the drama is very poor, it feels cheap. Being a former child star has given her such a huge advantage, so please stop vanity acting in period idol dramas and modern idol dramas. The acting has become too formulaic and predictable, there's no surprise anymore. Shouting and screaming, it's become unbearable for your loyal audience whenever we see you using the same acting patterns. Sigh, do you read comments? Please make some changes and transition to more serious roles, okay?
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SkyTraceless11 months ago rating:5.2
The facial expressions are too stiff, and the plastic surgery is overly obvious. The acting is as formulaic as ever. The casting choices are poorly matched, I don't understand how they made their decisions. There are so many young and beautiful actresses in the market, why didn't they choose someone more suitable? It's not appealing at all. I dropped the drama after just one episode.
After watching a few episodes, I can't help but say a few words. The main actors lack chemistry; you can immediately see the age difference. Yang Zi's acting style hasn't changed much over the years.
Her crying scenes and lively performances all seem similar, which makes it hard to immerse oneself in the story. It lacks any sense of empathy.
The student scenes feel really out of place. Both actors have inconsistent acting skills and it's easy for them to break character. Yang Zi has undergone plastic surgery again, to the point where it's hard to recognize her.
Fan Cheng Cheng really lacks acting skills and his expressions are all the same. The plot is also not engaging at all.
It's so ridiculous, like a comedy of the year. Everything feels plastic and fake, giving me goosebumps all over. One stiff-faced character, one awkward character, they portray an old married couple who are completely out of sync.
It seems that the aesthetic taste of our audience in China is stuck in the realm of ancient martial arts dramas and surreal modern dramas. The excessive use of filters and airbrushing covers the youth and dreams with a veil of modesty, but what comes across is not youth or a compelling couple, but rather an artificial and greasy atmosphere.
The plot of this drama is currently so awkward... Is it interesting? The first two episodes were filled with a heavy sense of depression. I didn't expect a drama from last year to turn out like this. It's so awkward, so awkward, so awkward...
Why did Huang Qiantou suddenly gather everyone together? The work feels like a joke, playing cards with parents involved. There is no suspense in the plot, and everything feels contrived, giving a sense of artificiality and sadness.
In the third episode, there are too many forced coincidences, and why do they keep emphasizing the greatness of friendship through compromises and sacrifices?
It feels like painful literature. There were clearly better choices, but they had to create a forced and unrealistic dilemma between love and career. It's just a brainless plot.
I'll continue watching and observe for a while longer before making a final judgment.
Once Youth" and "Twenty Not Confused 2" are those kind of youth coming-of-age nostalgic dramas. The advantage is that they are comforting, showcasing the beautiful and awkward memories of youth. They are pure and precious enough.
As we grow older, everyone faces their own difficulties, making it impossible to stay together forever. It's likely that there will be misunderstandings and patching up afterwards. However, the pretext of bringing together a group of old friends through a friend's wedding is neither significant nor insignificant.
Overall, it's a slice-of-life, stress-relieving drama that follows the norm.
Yang Zi's acting is somewhat venomous. The combination of squinting, stomping, and shouting is cute when you're in your teens or twenties, but in your thirties, it becomes greasy. Instead of constantly marketing explosive dramas, it's more important to take the time to hone your acting skills, don't you think?
Qiong Oscar Best Actress.
I've watched four episodes, and it's not good. The age gap between the male and female leads is quite noticeable, and there's no chemistry between them.
The female lead seems a bit too old, and it's jarring to see her portray a high school student. Additionally, her acting skills haven't improved much.
Watching her performances feels like watching Qiu Yingying all over again, lacking a sense of immersion. I suggest that the female lead takes a more daring approach to her acting.
The youthful years are always so warm. Every time I watch "Seventeen Years" with F6, it touches me deeply. The excitement of attending concerts together, the anxious moments of supporting Guan Chao, and the joy of celebrating birthdays together.
In their youthful moments, I can always find scenes that resonate with me as well.
Yang Zi has completely lost her acting skills. In sad scenes, she can shed tears, and in happy scenes, her face looks frozen, as if she's had excessive Botox injections on her cheekbones. She can somewhat express basic emotions, but when it comes to slightly complex plots, she becomes clueless.
She has a pair of big eyes, but they are empty, devoid of any expression. She's wooden and stiff. She should go back to performing in ancient puppet shows, where she can still deceive people.
As for the male lead?
Where did they find this unattractive and talentless child of a capitalist? His mantis-like face is really off-putting.
Both the actors and the music chosen by Yang Zi create a comfortable atmosphere that I really enjoy in this drama. The pacing is relatively slow, requiring a calm mindset to appreciate. In reality, we don't often have such loyal childhood friends or such strong high school friendships.
It's rare to find a love drama where love endures for 12 years. I understand why people watch it because of Yang Zi. As for Fan Cheng Cheng, he surpassed my expectations. What's wrong with a 30-year-old playing an 18-year-old?
High school is not the main theme of the drama; it's a life drama that interweaves high school memories into it. This drama is not a typical campus youth idol drama; it's a slice-of-life drama. Look at the overall tone. In fact, people in their 30s are the main focus.
Wang Qian Yue's acting is pretty good. Zhuang Yuan's dilemma when facing her mother's attempts to dissuade her, but unable to speak up, resonates with me.
She doesn't want her mother to control her life, but when her mother mentions having carried water her whole life, she just wants her to understand her love by helping her carry water once.
I watched 5 episodes before commenting because I believe one should have the qualification to comment after watching. Firstly, I'm sorry but Fan Chengcheng is too ugly; he simply doesn't attract anyone.
Then, let's talk about the female lead. Yang Zi's acting remains the same as always, only suitable for ancient costume dramas and completely unsuitable for modern dramas.
Whenever there's a slightly intense emotional scene, she habitually resorts to tantrum-like performances. It's been the same in several modern dramas, and even worse than her performance as Qiu Yingying.
Back then, she was young and could get away with it, but now, with a puffy and stiff face in her thirties, her exaggerated state is unbearable. Not to mention, there's zero chemistry between the male and female leads.
They're like an aunt and her nephew, how can anyone ship that? In short, I endured for 5 episodes and finally gave up. I'll give one star to Sun Yanzi, the rest is not worth it.
I love the storyline from childhood, it's really funny. The scene where Huang Yingzi and Jiang Yi reunite made me cry. Currently, there are a few memorable scenes in the plot for me. One is when they went to watch a horror movie, another is when Huang Yingzi sang "Encounter" on a small road, and also when Jiang Yi finished the 400-meter race at the sports meet and Huang Yingzi ran towards him.
And of course, the reunion scene. In summary, it's really touching. I love it! ????
I can't understand what happened to Yang Zi. I've always thought that Korean actors have explosive acting skills, and Yang Zi used to have strong acting skills in the past 18 years. But now her acting skills seem to be declining.
There's nothing much to say about the average plot and mediocre acting. I won't comment on Fan Chengcheng.
Yang Zi's current lack of girlishness and Fan Cheng Cheng's strong youthful vibe make for an odd combination. One needs both a pretty face and a good figure.
Yang Zi's face looks stiff and she's a bit overweight, lacking that girlish charm. Perhaps it's time for her to consider transitioning to slice-of-life dramas.
It doesn't seem like this kind of drama is suitable for Yang Zi at the moment. Finding male actors who are similar in age to her would be a better match. Unfortunately, this combination falls short, making it difficult to get immersed in the story...
It's surprising yet expected. After watching "Female Psychologist," I ventured into another modern drama of yours. And it's still the same, no progress at all.
Yang Zi, your talent is being wasted. You're not willing to put in the effort to refine your own acting. Your portrayal of the character is not as good as Zhu Yan Man Zi's.
I think you can learn a thing or two from her on how to act naturally in modern dramas.
Not to be rude, but Yang Zi looks so unattractive in it. Playing a teenage girl when she's older just feels really off. And the most crucial part is her acting. She's back to being Qiu Yingying, completely different from what YXH has been praising.
I'm really disappointed. I've been giving her the benefit of the doubt, hoping for a "Little Snow" filter, but I guess she needs a good director to train her in the future.
What does "only focusing on popularity" mean? This drama is exactly that. The actors are completely mismatched with their characters, they were only cast because of their popularity. Yang Zi's loud and exaggerated acting style, and speaking in Beijing dialect in both ancient and modern settings, I've had enough.
Speaking Beijing dialect well doesn't mean the lines are good. It's time to seriously consider acting skills and dialogue.
I've watched every drama of Zi, but I really can't continue watching this one. The looks, acting, and overall state of the cast are not good. Their faces appear swollen and stiff, and they keep glaring and stomping their feet.
Even the previously excellent crying scenes are not good anymore. Even if I like her, I have to be honest and say that this time it's really not good. I'm sorry, Zi Meimei.
One should have self-awareness! I hope Comrade Yang Zi stops playing high school students! Oh my goodness! Why are female entertainers so confident and unwilling to grow old? Do they have to play fifteen or sixteen-year-old high school students?
Don't they realize they have a tired face and lack vitality in their eyes? The storyline is also boring, with constant flashbacks. I abandoned it after just one episode.
The drama should be called "1992," it suits it better than "Jiu Jiu Ai" which sounds too cheesy. It feels like I'm watching "Our Love II" with all the main characters having similar names...
The plot is cliché, but the execution of the details is relatively natural, evoking emotions without being forced. Fan Cheng Cheng is clearly set up as a comedic character, but for some reason, I always feel like he's particularly suited for tragic roles...
As a viewer from the 80s and 90s generation, I should be able to follow this drama without any surprises.
It's really good, depicting ordinary youth and ordinary us. People come and go in our lives, but perhaps we can meet again at the next intersection. Live in the present and learn to cherish.
(I'm speechless about those maliciously giving low ratings. This drama deserves around 4 stars, and I'll give an extra star to counter the haters. Seriously, don't be such a hater.)
Wow, there are so many haters of Yang Zi! They really go all out! You guys are something else! Is it really necessary? Is it really necessary?! The ratings on Douban for TV dramas are generally low, as most users there rate movies.
Sigh, there's nothing we can do. As a fan of the drama, let's try to counterbalance the negativity!
Receiving backlash and giving it a defiant 5-star rating. To be honest, Yang Zi's upcoming projects and the directors she's working with don't seem impressive on their resumes. I also have my doubts about the male lead in her collaborations.
However, I don't think Yang Zi's performance is as bad as some of the negative reviews claim. Even as someone who frequently watches TV dramas, I know that infidelity, catching cheaters, fighting against black forces, mother-in-law conflicts, and workplace reformation are all types of stories that easily cater to audience satisfaction.
It's understandable if Yu Lele wants to avoid hot topics and create the kind of work she wants to express herself, but I feel that the handling of the initial dramatic conflicts in the first episode was lacking, and it felt a bit flat.
It also seems like Yang Zi wants to create her own projects rather than eagerly collaborate with well-known directors. So it's not that she's being deprived of resources, but rather her personal choice to have control over her own work (although this is just my observation without concrete evidence).
However, I hope that the projects she creates will become more mature.
I'm really looking forward to Yang Zi's development. I've been busy lately, but I just finished watching the first episode, and I'll watch the rest attentively on the road the day after tomorrow.
At first, I thought it was a youth comedy, but I didn't expect it to be so realistic. In just three episodes, the struggles of each character in their work and life have been vividly portrayed.
The storyline of the 30-year-olds is short but filled with the helplessness of reality, while the 17-year-olds' storyline takes a more humorous and heartwarming route.
The perfect blend of youthful sweetness and the bitterness of reality, just like a refreshing and warm cup of coffee. The upcoming challenge is to see how they and we, the audience, can break free from the predicament!
I hope the show can maintain its quality and give our generation, the '90s, a tangible hope!
I'm currently watching a Chinese drama as a 90s kid, and I can relate to many aspects of it. Huang Ying Zi is the same age as me, and I haven't achieved as much success as her. Sometimes I miss my friends from that time, we were so close back then.
We used to go to the bathroom together, holding hands every day, but now we've drifted apart. I'm in Beijing, and she's in Hangzhou. After graduating, we hardly ever met again. I remember last year we exchanged a few messages on WeChat.
I know she's doing well, but we can't go back to the closeness we once had. The older we get, the lonelier it feels. Huang Ying Zi is braver than me. She can reclaim her lost youth, but I don't have the courage to do so. Dear classmate Huang Ying Zi, you have to keep going.
You are one in a million, just like me.
Is there really no half ⭐️ to give? Acting as a couple in idol dramas with a nearly ten-year age gap between the male lead and Yang Zi, will she continue like this for the rest of her life? Also, the stiffness on her face and the overly muscular appearance really make it difficult for the audience.
I didn't originally plan on rating this drama, but since I'm feeling so enthusiastic after watching it, I'll take some time to share my thoughts. I usually don't watch modern dramas; I prefer adaptations of novels, like "Wei Wei N." There's a certain sentimentality that comes with being a fan of the original work.
The original story of this drama isn't very well-known, and the plot is simple and heartwarming. If you enjoy watching the dynamics between mature men and women, then this drama is worth checking out. "Love Until Now" has the tone that I like.
In the first three episodes, the romantic relationship between the male and female leads isn't very obvious; it's more like unrequited love.
But the focus on the intensity of youth and the cruelty of reality really resonates with me.
Do you all not feel the same resonance with those details from high school? I remember during my senior year, we used to play cards together during the May 31st holiday. I thought our friendship would last until we got married, had children, and grew old together.
Now, out of the eight of us, I'm only in contact with one person. We're scattered in different cities across the country, living our lives at different paces. Some of us are married, some have children, and others are still solo.
It's quite nostalgic to think about how the once beautiful connections drifted apart. Sadly, I'm not Huang Ying Zi, and I don't have the courage to retrieve them.
It's really enjoyable to watch. From the very first episode, we can deeply empathize with the challenges faced by the 30-year-olds in the workplace. As working individuals, we can truly relate. Yang Zi's acting is, as always, excellent and comforting.
Fan Cheng Cheng is also a pleasant surprise, delivering a very natural performance. I'm also looking forward to Jin Shi Jia's appearance, haven't seen him yet. Excited for the upcoming plot developments!
Let me give you a brief summary. Yang Zi and Fan Chengcheng simply don't match. One gives off a feeling of being in their 30s, and the other gives off a feeling of being an older man.
Yang Zi's face feels stiff, and her exaggerated expressions are out of place. Moreover, her acting has always been formulaic, following a pattern of crying, causing a scene, and glaring.
It's easy to see through her performance, and it feels like she's always playing herself. Fan Chengcheng's performance falls short compared to his role in "Once Upon a Time in My Youth." Additionally, the heavy use of filters in this drama makes people's faces look distorted.
As for the storyline, the fact that it heavily relies on voiceovers to drive the plot indicates significant issues. Overall, it's just not good.
Unspoken feelings of affection are hidden in evasive glances. After 12 years, their first encounter left me speechless for a long time. I hesitated before finally uttering the words "long time no see" beneath Huang Yanzi's wish card.
The six residents of Aerospace City came together again. I hope they stay together and never drift apart. Yang Zi's portrayal was exceptional. I'm growing to love her more and more, and I look forward to seeing her deliver even better performances.
Impressive! The dual storylines are well-executed, showcasing the helplessness of adults and the fearlessness of youth. "To Love Forever" is a great story that resonates for a long time.
The director is skilled at storytelling, and the scene transitions have their own cleverness. This drama makes you laugh and cry, it's so genuine, so relatable, and truly remarkable.
Yang Zi's acting is as reassuring as always, and the six-member group in Hang Tiancheng each has their own character arcs, making it a rare youth ensemble drama.
The plot of this drama starts off a bit too forced. Is it just for the sake of plot development that they start reconnecting with their old friends? Then later on, there's this forced attempt to make you remember the past, creating a self-indulgent feeling that only moves yourselves but fails to move the audience.
To be honest, I've experienced such emotions myself, but you just can't portray them authentically. It feels too detached from reality, as if you're indulging in your own emotions but unable to truly touch the viewers...
It's a quite realistic piece of nostalgic realism about youth. It intertwines the storylines of adulthood and adolescence. The helplessness and bitterness of adulthood really strike a chord with us working-class folks. Then it delves into the memories of joy and ideals from our younger days.
The portrayal of youth is almost like a comedy, but as adults, it brings tears to our eyes. It has laughter and tears. I can't help but wonder, if I had a friend like Huang Yingzi when I was young, perhaps I wouldn't have felt so lonely growing up.
There would have been someone taking the initiative to organize gatherings and make efforts. Friends wouldn't have drifted apart. But I'm not the type to take initiative myself. I truly wish for friends who are proactive. Meeting Huang Yingzi was Jiang Yi's stroke of luck, and Jiang Yi meeting Huang Yingzi was also very fortunate.
What a garbage melodramatic plot, and that trash-faced male lead played by Taxie with no acting skills whatsoever, what a joke of a drama. I gave up after a few episodes, it's such a waste of my time.
From now on, I won't watch any dramas featuring this garbage pretentious idol, FCC. Better to avoid wasting time, I advise everyone to block him as well and avoid any potential disappointments.
I always look forward to Yang Zi's dramas (~_~;). Yang Zi's acting skills are truly amazing. She effortlessly transitions between the roles of an 18-year-old and a 30-year-old, portraying different layers of emotions and making you instantly immerse yourself in the storyline.
❤️❤️❤️
The female lead looks far from being a high school student. It's so obvious that there's a generation gap between her and the male lead, which ruins the immersion. Her face looks too stiff, and pulling the skin around her nose and mouth every day must be exhausting.
Why is her styling so outdated and old-fashioned? There's no youthful and vibrant student vibe at all, and her acting skills are really lacking.
This drama really resonates with me. It makes me miss my childhood friends a little. Unfortunately, I don't have the courage of Huang Ying Zi. When some people drift apart, they really drift apart. Each actor in this drama has their own outstanding qualities, and Sun Yanzi's songs in the drama are also really nice to listen to.
It's worth watching, and I hope it maintains its quality in the future.
Yang Zi's plastic surgery face plays every role as Yang Zi herself. With too much plastic surgery, her face lacks expressions. She looks like an old lady, far from resembling a youthful and energetic student.
How can she shamelessly promote her acting skills every day? In every drama, her fans and team have to market her as having exceptional acting skills, claiming that no one can match her.
It's all a deception to fool her fans. From now on, I won't watch her dramas.
A realistic coming-of-age story. The protagonist, Huang Ying Zi, is a doctoral student working odd jobs on campus. She faces challenges such as layoffs in the corporate world, and her dreams as a journalist are constantly being defeated by reality.
In those moments when reality strikes hard, it is only the beautiful memories of youth that heal us. Laughing and crying at the same time, that's life.
This drama reminds me of those long-lost classmates, it's warm, realistic, and healing. If only I could have encountered someone like Huang Ying Zi during my youth, someone who could connect all of us scattered childhood friends together.
Stumbled upon this by accident and watched it for a while. Oh my goodness, how old is the female lead? She looks like an elderly person, it's terrifying. According to the description, it's supposed to be a relationship between an older woman and a younger man, but it feels more like a relationship between grandparents and grandchildren.
The overall impression is not good, so I couldn't help but come here in the middle of the night to vent. It's really scary.
Huang Yingzi's dumplings represent the taste of youthful memories for the group of friends. Only Grandma taught Huang Yingzi, and perhaps everyone feels that Huang Yingzi is the soul of their group, their little leader. As long as Huang Yingzi keeps striving, this group will never fall apart.
Oh my, this is just so ugly! Are the acting skills of the male lead and female lead nonexistent? And the age difference is just too noticeable. The female lead could almost play the male lead's elder generation. She looks old, with wide-eyed and pouting attempts at being cute, but it comes across as eerie and grotesque.
Yang Zi's acting always consists of crying, making a fuss, and stomping her feet. Her acting is stiff, lacking facial expressions, and gives off an old-fashioned vibe when playing a student, which feels completely out of place.
Since "Qiu Yingying," there hasn't been a single drama of hers worth watching. The ancient and costume dramas heavily rely on styling and excessive beauty filters to barely cover up her large cheeks and nasolabial folds, which are clearly exposed in modern dramas.
It would be better for her to focus on improving her acting skills instead of constantly marketing herself for things she doesn't possess!
The storyline is so cliché, beyond redemption. Romantic dramas these days are truly sickening. Just by watching a few clips, I already have a pretty good idea of what the story is about... Childhood sweethearts, unrequited love from both sides, reunion after a long separation, multiple love triangles where you love me, I love him, and he loves her.
It's all so cliché! Like a template play or a mass-produced amusement park ride.
Yang Zi's face may look young, but her expression lacks vitality. Her acting feels too formulaic.
Overall, the whole drama feels stiff and forced.
As a '90s-born, I truly resonate with this. The things you lose as you grow up, when you look back on them, you can't help but shed tears or sigh. When we were young, we had so many dreams and were full of passion.
But as we grow older, we drift further away from those dreams, and in the end, we never truly live up to the person we were in our childhood.
The drama alternates between the student years and the reunion after 12 years. It has moments of laughter and tears, bringing back the feelings of our own student days and empathizing with the work-related plot lines.
In the adult world, breaking the rules doesn't necessarily lead to change. The older we get, the more lonely we become. Friends are transient, and it's really difficult to regain the feeling of the past after being disconnected for too long.
Our lives don't have as many "Huang Yingzi" characters, those who bravely work to bring the former comrades back together as a family.
This light-hearted comedy truly touches my heart, and the plot unfolds smoothly without any abruptness.
"Juju Love" is in a great situation and I'm thoroughly enjoying it.
The age difference between the two is too big, they feel like they belong to different generations, there's no chemistry between them. Yang Zi's obvious filler work and excessive use of airbrushing filters are too prominent. The visual quality of the drama is very poor, it feels cheap.
Being a former child star has given her such a huge advantage, so please stop vanity acting in period idol dramas and modern idol dramas. The acting has become too formulaic and predictable, there's no surprise anymore. Shouting and screaming, it's become unbearable for your loyal audience whenever we see you using the same acting patterns.
Sigh, do you read comments? Please make some changes and transition to more serious roles, okay?
The facial expressions are too stiff, and the plastic surgery is overly obvious. The acting is as formulaic as ever. The casting choices are poorly matched, I don't understand how they made their decisions.
There are so many young and beautiful actresses in the market, why didn't they choose someone more suitable? It's not appealing at all. I dropped the drama after just one episode.