I Love You: A Captivating Korean Drama Remake that Challenges Conventional Values

On the evening of December 25th, the TV drama "I Love You" premiered on Tencent Video with its first four episodes. If you haven't seen the original Korean drama "Spring Night," you will definitely be amazed by "I Love You." Both "Spring Night" and "I Love You" have the characteristic tones of Korean dramas when it comes to their storyline and content.

Compared to the original version, our adaptation naturally cannot be compared. Similar examples can be found in works like "The Bridges of Madison County." The female protagonists in both stories already have partners and children, yet they are still able to fall in love with someone else. When the Chinese translation of "The Bridges of Madison County" was published as a novel, it caused a great sensation among readers.

In the past, when we read about love, the values depicted were always correct. Suddenly being struck by such "incorrect" values can be a bit overwhelming. The most intriguing aspect of "I Love You" lies in its challenge to the correct values held by many young viewers. As mentioned in the series, "What you're doing is cheating."

Clearly, in the initial episodes of the drama, the female lead is emotionally involved with someone else, which can be considered a form of cheating. This "incorrect" love story easily stirs the hearts of female viewers. Sun Yi and Zhang Wanyi's performances are excellent. If this drama had cast two popular stars without acting skills, they would not have been able to exude such a seductive charm. Here, the term "seductive" refers not to the slyness of a fox but to the allure of a wandering spirit, the essence of seduction.

Whether it's "Spring Night" or Lv Yulai's version of "I Love You," the main theme is "seduction." It requires the male and female leads to embody this seductiveness realistically. So, what does it mean to be seductive? First and foremost, it demands that the male and female leads possess cultural refinement, the appearance of wandering spirits, and at least a hint of artistic youthfulness.

Fortunately, Sun Yi and Zhang Wanyi both possess a certain artistic flair, capturing that bourgeoisie essence quite well. Especially Sun Yi, she truly embodies the bourgeois spirit. Only when the bourgeoisie becomes seductive can it evoke a fascinating inner world.

Zhang Wanyi, on the other hand, seems to be able to handle various styles and genres. This time, he portrays an imaginary artistic youth character. I believe he has achieved a level of performance that other popular stars couldn't. This young actor truly deserves praise for his acting skills.