Year Released
2020
Genre
Business, Office, Slice of Life
No. of Episodes
53 - running time of 45 minutes per episode
Starring
Luo Jin, Sun Li
Storyline
Plot of how a group of people from different family backgounds come together and survive in Shanghai. It depicts the day-to-day life of property agents.
My View
Very down-to-earth and everyone can relate especially those who leave their hometown to earn for a living.
Rating
5/5 Stars
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
Year Released
2020
Genre
Business
No. of Episodes
16 - running time of 1 hour 25 minutes per episode
Starring
Suzy, Nam Joo-hyuk, Kim Seon-ho, Kang Han-na
Storyline
Han Ji-pyung (Kim Seon-ho) and Seo Dal-mi's (Suzy) relationship go all the way back to 15 years ago during their childhood days. When Dal-mi's father Seo Chung-Myung (Kim Joo-heon) passes away due to a car accident, her grandmother Choi Won-deok (Kim Hae-sook) requests Ji-pyung to pretend as Dal-mi's admirer.
Dal-mi is accompanied by Nam Do-san's (pen name used by Ji-pyung) letters which encourage her to go through her tough childhood. She is separated from her mother Cha Ah-hyun (Song Sun-mi) and older sister Seo In-jae (Kang Han-na) when her parents divorced not long ago.
Fast forward to present where Dal-mi decides to look for Do-san to attend a party organised by In-jae. Dal-mi does not wish to be looked down upon. Ji-pyung eventually searches for the real Do-san (Nam Joo-hyuk) who is founder and developer of Samsan Tech.
Shortly after, Do-san, Dal-mi and In-jae join Sandbox (a company which assist start-up businesses in getting funding) to start their own business. Ji-pyung happens to be the team leader of Sandbox and also mentor for Dal-mi and Do-san's team.
A series of events and misunderstandings put Dal-mi and Do-san's relationship to test. They overcome them together in the end.
My View
As a fan of thrillers, mysteries, crimes, comedies, fantasies, romantic and historical period dramas make Start Up a rather slow and boring plot for me. Nam Joo-hyuk and Suzy's chemistry is somewhat lacking, I don't know why.
Suzy was so good with Kim Woo-bin in Uncontrollably Fond and Lee Jong-suk in While You Were Sleeping. Nam Joo-hyuk was great with Shin Se-kyung in The Bride of Habaek and Seohyun in Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo.
I know there are still lots of Suzy and Nam Joo-hyuk's dramas but they are currently queuing on my list.
The only plus point about Start Up is their business ideas to help visually impaired people and the song, Day & Night by Jung Seung-hwan.
There was also another part which made me cry when Suzy's father finally managed to secure funding for his business idea of having online F&B order and delivery developed as an app on mobile phones (that was 15 years back). When he called Suzy on the phone and asked her what she would like to have and the answer was fried chicken.
Their family was so poor that they could not even afford to have proper good meals.
Rating
3/5 Stars
Year Released
2018
Genre
Romance, Business
No. of Episodes
50 - running time of 45 minutes per episode
Starring
Jin Han, Zhao Liying
Storyline
Lin Qian (Zhao Liying) meets Li Zhicheng (Jin Han) while she travels to Yunnan. Lin Qian is kidnapped by some gangsters and Li Zhicheng happens to save her life when he has his last mission there as a soldier.
The pair reunite again when Li Zhicheng is looking for a clothing designer for his Co. Aida. Aida is a subsidiary of parent Co. Wenda which is the Li's family business. The three major well known fashion brands of Lin Hai are Wenda, Xin Bao Rui and Si Mei Qi.
These three labels turn from competitors to partners to deal with a foreign Co. DP Group.
My View
I don't know much about fashion but OGT keeps me entertained looking at those beautiful designers' clothes. I like the wits of each male leads when they try to outsmart one another.
Overall, a worth-watching drama.
Rating
4/5 Stars
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
Alternative Title
Ms. Temper and Nam Jung-gi
Year Released
2016
Genre
Business, Romantic comedy
No. of Episodes
16 - running time of 60 minutes per episode
Starring
Lee Yo-won, Yoon Sang-hyun
Storyline
Nam Jung-gi (Yoon Sang-hyun) is such a good-natured person making him an easy target to be stepped on be it at work or at home.
Ok Da-jeong (Lee Yo-won) is his new boss and has a feisty temper. Though she may looks cold on the outside, Da-jeong in fact cares about others. She has great marketing business ideas which save the company multiple times from crisis.
My View
It is exciting to watch how Da-jeong is able to make a comeback when business rival steals her idea.
She re-acts calmly on failure turning it to a winning situation after that.
Rating
3/5 Stars
Year Released
2020
Genre
Romance, Business
No. of Episodes
36 - running time of 45 minutes per episode
Starring
Luo Yunxi, Bai Lu
Storyline
Jiang Jun (Bai Lu) and Yuan Shuai (Luo Yunxi) are childhood friends. Yuan Shuai has been in love with Jiang Jun since young. However, he is misunderstood by her due to an incident in school. Jiang Jun now regards Yuan Shuai as her mortal enemy.
Jiang Jun later joins MH, which specialises in investment banking. She runs into Yuan Shuai who works as an Executive Director there. Jiang Jun gradually falls for Yuan Shuai when she gets to know him better.
My View
One of the better pair of lovers I have seen in Chinese dramas.
If they are dating IRL, I would ship for them.
Luo Yunxi is kind of charming and somewhat different from when he is in Ashes of Love. Too skinny back then.
Rating
4/5 Stars
Year Released
2021
Genre
Business, Comedy, Historical fiction
No. of Episodes
36 - running time of 45 minutes per episode
Starring
Guo Qilin, Song Yi
Storyline
Guo Qilin acts as a modern businessman who travels back to ancient times and lands in the body of Ning Yi. Ning Yi is a matrilocal husband to Su Tan'er (Song Yi).
With his experiences from the modern world, Ning Yi applies those ideas in helping Tan'er in her garment business. His intelligence is being noted by the country Right Chancellor, Qin Siyuan (Gao Shuguang).
Siyuan continuously trying to convince Ning Yi in assisting the country's affairs. Ning Yi ultimately accepted his offer.
My View
Time travel dramas are my cup of tea as they often pair with comedy. I especially love Su family's cousin and uncle. Not to forget those humourous bandits as well.
I'm pretty impressed by those modern ideas incorporated into ancient era. Waiting for season two due to cliffhanger.
Rating
4/5 Stars
