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
2021
Genre
Office, Romance
No. of Episodes
30 - running time of 45 minutes per episode
Starring
Xing Zhao Lin, Zhu Xu Dan
Storyline
Lu Li (Zhu Xu Dan) admires Jiang Yi Cheng (Xing Zhao Lin) as he is a genius programmer and they both played games together anonymously back in the school days. Due to betrayal by fellow girl programmer Li Man (Sheng Lang Xi), Yi Cheng only recruits male employees into his Co.
Lu Li had no choice but to disguise herself as a male. She was recruited but her identity was eventually exposed by Yi Cheng. They somehow got involved into a contract marriage. Yi Cheng began to fall in love with Lu Li but was still entangled with his previous love, Li Man.
In the end, Lu Li divorced Yi Cheng and left him for good. Yi Cheng vowed to chase Lu Li back when he realised his true love was actually Lu Li all along.
My View
Quite an adorable drama and I kind of like Bambi here.
Rating
3/5 Stars
Alternative Title
Good Manager
Year Released
2017
Genre
Comedy, Office
No. of Episodes
20 - running time of 60 minutes per episode
Starring
Namkoong Min, Lee Jun-ho, Nam Sang-mi, Jung Hye-sung
Storyline
Kim Sung-ryong (Namkoong Min) used to be a small-time accountant working for mobster. When he joins TQ Group as a middle manager, his intention is just to embezzle money.
Sung-ryong ends up fighting for TQ employees' rights. He works with Yoon Ha-kyung (Nam Sang-mi), an assistant manager at TQ.
Seo Yul (Lee Jun-ho) is a former prosecutor appointed as Director of Finance. Initially working for TQ's chairman but ends up helping Sung-ryong instead.
My View
Impressed with another side of Namkoong Min's funny character.
Have seen him acting like psychopath in others and he makes me shudder.
Rating
3/5 Stars