Chinese Drama: Master of My Own 请叫我总监

Year Released

2022

Genre

Office, Business

No. of Episodes

32 - running time of 45 minutes per episode

Starring

Lin Gengxin, Tan Songyun

Storyline

After being secretary to Lu Jiming (Lin Gengxin) for three years, Ning Meng (Tan Songyun) decides to pursue her dream job to be an investor. Since she is unable to stay in Joint Capital (Jiming's company), she manages to get an entry position with its Limited Partner, Eaglestone Capital.

Jiming is interested in Ning Meng but refuses to admit his feelings. Due to multiple misunderstandings, Ning Meng ends up with her senior from college, Su Weiran (Liu Chang). However, Weiran is undergoing a trauma from his past relationship which leads him to mistrust Ning Meng.

At the same time, Jiming's business runs into problems (when he tries to save his father's business) and being forced to close down. Little did anyone know, Weiran plays a part in causing these issues.

My View

It all started well but halfway through the drama, I felt so bored. Feels like a typical plot where one could guess what's next. Watched this for Lin Gengxin though I'm not a Tan Songyun's fan. Kind of disappointed.

Rating

2/5 Stars

Chinese Drama: Guardians of the Ancient Oath 山海经之上古密约

Year Released

2020

Genre

Fantasy

No. of Episodes

45 - running time of 45 minutes per episode

Starring

Song Zuer, Wu Lei, Xuan Yan

Storyline

Plot revolves around You Kingdom ruled by Bai Li family. Bai Li Hongxuan (Xuan Yan) used to be the Crown Prince until his grandfather and father passed away without passing any decree. Bai Li Haohe (Wang Junkai) then became the King. Queen Dowager is always trying to control Hongxuan as well as his siblings, Bai Li Hongyi (Song Zuer) and Bai Li Hongshuo (Wu Lei).

While dealing with internal conflicts, the Wolf clan from grassland is also another enemy which Hongxuan has to face. All these incidents are pre-destined slowly pointing the Bai Li three siblings towards their entangled past thousand of years ago.

My View

I'm not sure why but I quite like the part when everyone were just usual human beings. The fantasy part is really a little boring for me. A lot of draggy scenes though this drama only has 45 episodes. Even Wu Lei cannot save it, sorry..

Rating

2/5 Stars

 

Chinese Drama: You Are My Glory 你是我的荣耀

  

 

Year Released

2021

Genre

Romance

No. of Episodes

32 - running time of 35 minutes per episode

Starring

Yang Yang, Dilraba Dilmurat

Storyline

Qiao Jingjing (Dilraba Dilmurat) had a crush on Yu Tu (Yang Yang) during their high school days but was rejected. Fast forward years later when Jingjing becomes a famous celebrity and needs a professional help in gaming as part of her job. She still keeps in contact with Yu Tu online but under another identity.

 

Yu Tu is having a difficult period in deciding if he is to quit as an aerospace engineer as his job does not pay him well. He is unable to afford medical assistance to his parents and feels guilty about it. He meets Jingjing while he is on a break away from his job and ends up being her teacher in gaming.

 

After Yu Tu gets to know Jingjing more, he decides to pursue her. Their relationship has obstacles due to the nature of their jobs.

 

My View

 

The plot is a simple and romantic one but because I'm someone who prefer ups and downs in a drama so I have to rate two stars. Really nothing much as compared to Love O2O 微微一笑很倾城. 

When I heard from a friend that on the day the episode of their wedding scene, the whole Tencent crashed I suddenly feel like ?? LOL!

 

2/5 Stars

 

Chinese Drama: My Little Happiness 我的小确幸

Year Released 

2021

Genre

Romance

No. of Episodes

28 - running time of 45 minutes per episode

Starring

Xing Fei, Tang Xiaotian

Storyline

Wen Shaoqing (Tang Xiaotian) has been waiting for the love of his life ever since he was separated with Cong Rong (Xing Fei) during their childhood times. Fast forward years later, Cong Rong who is an intern for a law firm is assigned to Yun Ji Hospital. This is where she meets Shaoqing who is a surgeon there.

When Shaoqing finds out that Cong Rong is the girl he has been looking for, he starts to pursue her.

My View

I had great expectation as I watched trailer from the last episode during their wedding day. I guess I'm someone who enjoys heart-wrenching plot with ups and downs. So this short, calm and sweet drama is still okay.

Rating

2/5 Stars

Korean Drama : Detectives in Trouble

Year Released

2011

Genre 

Crime

No. of Episodes

16 - running time of 70 minutes per episode

Starring

Song Il-gook, Lee Jong-hyuk, Song Ji-hyo, Park Sun-young

Storyline

Jung Il-do (Lee Jong-hyuk) heads the team in Gangnam Police Homicide Division. Among its members are Detective Park Se-hyuk (Song Il-gook), Nam Tae-shil (Sung Ji-ru) and Shin Dong-suk (Kim Joon). Se-hyuk has been trying to find out the reason for Il-do who shot a criminal five years ago as this incident inadvertently killed Se-hyuk's daughter.

My View

Reason why I watched this drama was due to the fact the crimes featured were based on true stories. But I feel like I'm watching those old HK TVB series. 

The only plus point is that dramas in those olden days (ten years ago probably) do show the victims' bodies covered in blood etc. Nowadays, they are being masked out unless we are watching from Netflix.

Rating

2/5 Stars

Chinese Drama : Love Better than Immortality 天雷一部之春花秋月

Year Released 

2019

Genre

Historical fiction

No. of Episodes

40 - running time of 36 minutes per episode

Starring

Zhao Lusi, Li Hongyi, Wu Junyu

Storyline

Chun Hua (Zhao Lusi) believes in love more than being an immortal. She enters a game in year 2196 looking for true love. When she wakes up in a historical era, she takes on the name Chun Hua. However, her former self was Hua Xiaolei, Xiao Bai's (Wu Junyu) fiancee.

The game rule is that the first male Chun Hua sees when she wakes up is her rightful man. Chun Hua thought Xiao Bai is the one for her but in actual fact, it is Shangguan Qiuyue (Li Hongyi).

Shangguan Qiuyue and Hua Xiaolei were once lovers. Chun Hua is constantly stuck between Xiao Bai and Shangguan Qiuyue. She is being manipulated by both so as to take over the world.

In the end, Shangguan Qiuyue sacrifices himself to save Chun Hua's life.

My View

The plot is just keep on repeating the same thing over and over again. Like Shangguan Qiuyue appearing out of nowhere and threatens Chun Hua.

Then Chun Hua being kidnapped and Xiao Bai and gang looking for her everywhere. It's exhausting.

The only reason why this drama is rated a 2 and not 1 is due to the true love of this couple Fu Lou (Hu Jian) and You Si (Lin Jing) in Chuanqi Valley. Though the leader belonged to evil sect, his love for his wife touches my heart.

Rating

2/5 stars

Chinese Drama : Sweet Dreams 一千零一夜

Year Released

2018

Genre

Fantasy, Romance, Business

No. of Episodes

48 - running time of 45 minutes per episode

Starring

Deng Lun, Dilraba Dilmurat

Storyline

Ling Lingqi (Dilraba Dilmurat) has a one-sided love on Bo Hai (Deng Lun), the boss of FlowerPlus floral company. The pair unknowingly happen to wear a magical bracelet which enable them to meet each other in their dreams.

Only Ling Lingqi is aware she is in the dream while Bo Hai has no recollection of it at all. Bo Hai has a trauma since young when he experienced a fire breakout. Hence, whenever he sees any fire, he will have temporary colour blindness.

Ling Lingqi manages to join FlowerPlus as a salesperson, moves on to Bo Hai's personal assistant and later to her dream job as a florist. The pair gradually fall in love and Lingqi helps Bo Hai to overcome his trauma.

My View

The drama is way too lengthy with so many extra episodes. Bo Hai has been framed time and again. I lost interest around 15 episodes onwards I guess. Skipped lots of scenes and ended up there were revenge, manipulation and misunderstanding. 

Should have rated a 1 star but the first 10+ episodes were not too bad, so I give a 2.

Rating

2/5 Stars

Chinese Drama : Jiu Liu Overlord 九流霸主

Year Released

2020

Genre

Historical fiction

No. of Episodes

36 - running time of 45 minutes per episode

Starring

Lai Yi, Bai Lu

Storyline

Li Qingliu (Lai Yi) is an upper class businessman of Jiu Liu at Silver City while Long Aoyi (Bai Lu) is the leader of Longzhu gang at lower class of Jiu Liu.

The pair work together in investigating the stolen golden threads at Xinsilu. They gradually fall love but are meet with multiple obstacles when Qingliu's real identity of the fourth prince is revealed. 

My View

The entire plot is pretty average. It feels like I'm watching dramas from yesteryear similar to those HK TVB days.

Rating

2/5 Stars

Chinese Drama : Here to Heart 温暖的弦

Year Released

2018

Genre

Romance

No. of Episodes

48 - running time of 45 minutes per episode

Starring

Zhang Han, Chang Chun-ning

Storyline

Zhan Nanxian (Zhang Han) and Wen Nuan (Chang Chun-ning) used to go out together during school days. However, Wen Nuan suddenly asks for a break-up and disappears.

Fast forward seven years later, Nanxian is already CEO of Qianyu. Wen Nuan also returns from England and works as executive assistant to Nanxian.

They try to rekindle their love but are meet with multiple obstacles due to past hurts and also third party Bo Yixin (Zhang Jiani). Yixin is Wen Nuan's best friend back in school and has a one-sided crush on Nanxian.

My View

The plot is not too bad at first but starts to get draggy after a while. Many redundant episodes making me lose interest in it.

The only part which I like is the love relationship between Yixin and Pan Weining (Liang Dawei). I actually ship for them than the first leads.

Rating 

2/5 Stars

Korean Drama : The Secret Life of My Secretary

Year Released

2019

Genre

Romance

No. of Episodes

32 - running time of 35 minutes per episode

Starring

Kim Young-kwang, Jin Ki-joo, Kim Jae-kyung

Storyline

Do Min-ik (Kim Young-kwang) is the Chief of Team 1 at T&T Mobile Media who always relies on her hot-tempered secretary Jung Gal-hee (Jin Ki-joo).

One day, he is diagnosed with face blindness and mistakes Gal-hee for Veronica Park (Kim Jae-kyung). He falls in love with the charming Veronica. Gal-hee pretends to be Veronica, but gets confused herself as time passes.

When Veronica finds out about Gal-hee’s double life, she decides to put an end to it. 

My View

A pretty normal romantic story.

Rating

2/5 Stars

 

Korean Drama : Terius Behind Me

Alternative Title

My Secret Terius

Year Released

2018

Genre

Action

No. of Episodes

32 - running time of 35 minutes per episode

Starring

So Ji-sub, Jung In-sun, Son Ho-jun

Storyline

Go Ae-rin (Jung In-sun) becomes a single mother after she loses her husband. She hires her neighbour Kim Bon (So Ji-sub), as a caretaker for her two young children. 

Ae-rin is unaware that Bon is a black ops agent with NIS under the code Terius. They soon discover the truth to Ae-rin's husband's death which involves a huge conspiracy.

My View

The story is okay at first then towards the end, I'm kind of bored..

Rating

2/5 Stars

Korean Drama : Shopping King Louie

Year Released

2016

Genre

Romance

No. of Episodes

16 - running time of 60 minutes per episode

Starring

Seo In-guk, Nam Ji-hyun

Storyline

Louis (Seo In-guk) is the last surviving heir of chaebol chairman. Having grown up in a sheltered and pampered environment in France, he turns to retail therapy to curb his loneliness.

One day, Louis loses his memory and meets Ko Bok-shil (Nam Ji-hyun), a pure and energetic woman from the countryside. 

Both Bok-shil and Louis's personality is complete opposite. While the former saves up everything, the latter buys anything that he wants at any price.

My View

An okay plotline, nothing much about this drama.

Rating

2/5 Stars

Korean Drama : Rooftop Prince

Year Released

2012

Genre

Historical period, Fantasy, Comedy

No. of Episodes

20 - running time of 65 minutes per episode

Starring

Micky, Han Ji-min

Storyline

One day, Crown Prince Lee Gak (Micky) travels from Joseon Dynasty to modern Seoul and arrives at Park-ha's (Han Ji-min) rooftop house. Park-ha happens to have a resemblance of Lee Gak's dead crown princess.

Meanwhile, Chairman Yeo (Ban Hyo-jung), a wealthy president of a large company, mistakes Lee Gak (who has the exact same appearance) for her lost grandson, Yong Tae-yong. Lee Gak decides to pretend to be Tae-yong to get close to Park-ha, who is Chairman Yeo's personal assistant.

My View

I do remember some of the funny parts spent at rooftop house. 

The truth to crown princess' death has a little twist at the end as well.

Overall, an average fantasy historical drama.

Rating 

2/5 Stars

Korean Drama : Protect the Boss

Year Released

2011

Genre

Action, Romance, Comedy

No. of Episodes

18 - running time of 65 minutes per episode

Starring

Ji Sung, Choi Kang-hee, Jaejoong

Storyline

Cha Ji-heon (Ji Sung) is an incredibly childish young man who does not contribute to his job as a director at DN Group. His cousin Cha Mu-won (Jaejoong) is a mature, hardworking and perfect executive.  

Spunky and tough Noh Eun-seol (Choi Kang-hee) struggles to find a permanent job because of her juvenile delinquent record and poor academic background. She is surprisingly hired by DN Group even after giving the directors a piece of her mind during her interview.

Mu-won is attracted to Eun-seol's personality and he hires her to be Ji-heon's secretary. The three leads eventually have a love triangle.

My View

If I cannot remember much about a drama, that means it is okay to watch.

If not, they are either very good or too lousy.

All I know is that Jaejoong is so charming.

Rating

2/5 Stars

Korean Drama : Melting Me Softly

Year Released

2019

Genre

Science fiction, Romance

No. of Episodes

16 - running time of 65 minutes per episode

Starring

Ji Chang-wook, Won Jin-ah

Storyline

A successful PD Ma Dong-chan (Ji Chang-wook) who is known in the entertainment industry starts a new program to freeze humans for 24 hours in an experiment.

In order to make his program a hit, Dong-chan willingly takes part in the experiment together with another lady Ko Mi-ran (Won Jin-ah).  

However, the experiment goes wrong and they wake up 20 years later with the same young look. The two must maintain body temperature of 31.5 degrees and keep their heart rate normal or they will die.

The only scientist behind the experiment has lost his memory after an accident. 

My View

Even if it is Ji Chang-wook also cannot save this drama. I seriously detest science fiction genre.

The only saviour is Dong-chan's family as they just crack me up so much.

I love Ajusshi Kim Won-hae!

There is this conversation when Dong-chan asks his niece to read up fairy tale stories.

Niece: The clock strikes 12 and Cinderella rushes off. Her glass slippers fall and shatter. She hurts her feet and the blood gushes out. It is so bad! Then KCSI comes to the scene and catches Cinderella and puts her behind bars.

Dong-chan's sister: No.. they find out that Cinderella is actually the prince's sister after checking on the blood.

Dong-chan's brother: OMG that means Cinderella's mother had an affair??

Dong-chan rolled his eyes.. speechless.. ROFL

Rating

2/5 Stars

 

Korean Drama : I'm Not a Robot

Year Released

2017 - 2018

Genre

Science Fiction

No. of Episodes

32 - running time of 35 minutes per episode

Starring

Yoo Seung-ho, Chae Soo-bin, Um Ki-joon

Storyline

Kim Min-kyu (Yoo Seung-ho) is the chairman and largest shareholder of KM Financial. He suffers from "human allergy" where he develops life-threatening rashes upon any physical contact. 

The Head of Santa Maria team (owned by KM), professor Hong Baek-gyun (Um Ki-joon) creates an advanced humanoid robot, Aji-3. Aji-3 is modeled based on Baek-gyun's ex-girlfriend Jo Ji-ah (Chae Soo-bin).

Aji-3 is then sent over to Min-kyu. When an accident causes Aji-3 to malfunction, Baek-gyun begs Ji-ah to pretend as the robot as he needs to get funding from Min-kyu. Unbeknown to Min-kyu, he comes into contact with Aji-3 who is Ji-ah in disguise which cause him to have a sudden allergic reaction.

My View

I don't know why but I guess science fiction dramas do not sit well with me.

Rating

2/5 Stars

Korean Drama : High School King of Savvy

Year Released

2014

Genre

Romance

No. of Episodes

17 - running time of 65 minutes per episode

Starring

Seo In-guk, Lee Ha-na, Lee Soo-hyuk

Storyline

Lee Min-suk (Seo In-guk), a high schooler who is forced by his older brother Lee Hyung-suk, to work at his company. Despite their nine-year age gap, Min-suk and Hyung-suk look very much alike.

Min-suk falls in love with Jung Soo-young (Lee Ha-na), a temp staff at the IT company. Min-suk later requests for Soo-young to be is secretary. Soo-young is also being pursued by Director of Project Team, Yoo Jin-woo (Lee Soo-hyuk).

My View

The show is not too bad, just that I prefer Lee Ha-na in Voice series.

Rating

2/5 Stars

Korean Drama : Noble, My Love

Year Released

2015

Genre

Romance

No. of Episodes

20 - running time of 15 minutes per episode

Starring

Sung Hoon, Kim Jae-kyung

Storyline

Lee Kang-hoon (Sung Hoon), a CEO of a large company is injured after he escapes from his kidnappers. 

Cha Yoon-seo (Kim Jae-kyung), a veterinarian happens to save Kang-hoon and treats his injuries.

Kang-hoon then buys an animal hospital for Yoon-seo since she does not wish to receive monies as repayment.

My View

As this is a web drama, each episode is 15 minutes.

Because of that, there is one episode where Kang-hoon is kidnapped, he tries to escape, the kidnapper stabs him then he is being saved by Yoon-seo. 

All these happen in 15 minutes and I was like what?! but crack up a lot too.   

Everything is so fast and I think those who does not have time for dramas, web series are suitable for you.

Rating

2/5 Stars

Korean Drama : Dairy of a Prosecutor

Year Released

2019 - 2020

Genre

Legal drama

No. of episodes

16 - running time of 60 minutes per episode

Starring

Lee Sun-kyun, Jung Ryeo-won, Lee Sung-jae, Kim Kwang-kyu, Lee Sang-hee, Jeon Sung-woo

Storyline

The story depicts the daily lives of overworked prosecutors in fictional city of Jinyoung.

Cha Myung-joo (Jung Ryeo-won) is being transferred to Jinyoung from Seoul. Lee Sun-woong (Lee Sun-kyun) is her university's senior. The pair are often in disagreement when handling of cases.

My View

A different kind of legal drama focusing on prosecutors more than cases. Quite okay to watch.

Rating

2/5 Stars