Uma Coisinha Chamada Primeiro Amor (2019)

Is a makeover growth or conformity?

It is a sweet, easy to watch drama. I so wanted to love this show and in most part I do. When they are good, they are very good but the last 1/3 was a bit of a mixed bag. I think the general plot/pacing was fine. It was a bit on the long side with some sub plots that went nowhere in the second half. I don't mind the FL changing for the better for love as it was gradual and very positive character development. The best part is that the ML did not ask for or manipulated the FL into changing. The beauty angle is not 100% PC but then again who can claim that they didn't change a bit or even have a makeover in the name of love. I would have given it a 10 if the last 1/3 was done better. The FL growth was so nice to watch over many episodes and then just when they both confessed their loves, she went 10 steps backwards and became a total insecure, awkward GF. I think the show would have done much better if they amped up her self esteem and just show all the jealous girls what a perfect match they made and be proud of it. While the first 2/3 was well paced, feels organic and very "slice of life", the last 1/3 was trope heavy (including breakup, misunderstandings, forced separation, etc) and just feel too scripted. Thank goodness they didn't labour the angst and sadness. One final point, this is totally rated G. There is not even a real kiss for the entire length of the drama. There was one scene where they hinted that they kissed but the action was totally obscured. There were so many failed/foiled attempt it is no longer funny by the end. If you are looking for skinship then move on. Hand holding and a peck on the cheek is about as heavy as it got. Was that a clause in the contract or self censorship?

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No importa el tiempo quien te ama te espera.

Bueno por donde empiezo:
Es de las series que he visto un avance en todos los personajes sin excepción alguna, todos maduran y crecen.

La primera cosa que aprendí y me gustó de esta serie fue la amistad que crearon todos, la sinceridad, el apoyo entre amigas y el no abandonarse cuando todo esta mal, el no dudar nunca de tu amiga a pesar de estar enfadada, saber quien tienes a tu lado.

El amor tenemos dos tipos de parejas:
La primera es Miao Miao con el senior es uno de los amores más dulces que he podido ver, al principio ella no sabía nada, ni de moda, ni de amor, era tímida pero con el tiempo evoluciona y crece, descubre lo que quiere hacer con su vida y sobre todo aprende a no depender de nadie. Los dos evolucionan de una manera tierna y aunque hay un momento que deben de soltarse para aprender a amarse y te paras y quieres matar a los dos, al final entiendes que lo necesitaban. Amar no significa que debes cortarle las alas a tu pareja, debes apoyarla y si hay distancia de por medio, no tiene por que ser un obstáculo.

La segunda pareja es la del amor al odio hay un paso y del odio al amor otro, ella aprende que aunque lo ame no debe dejarse tratar mal por nadie y mucho menos dejar de ser valorada, el debe aprender a quererse así mismo, perdonar el pasado y empezar a vivir el presente, darse cuenta de a quienes trata mal a quienes grita son las personas que quiere y es entonces cuando da el paso a quererse y cuando recibe de su propio karma lucha por madurar, por demostrarle a esa persona que la quiere y no volver a tratarla mal ni a ella ni a sus amigos, por culpa del pasado que no lograba entender.

En cuanto a algo que no me ha gustado, que el final fuese tan lento, hubo un momento que la decisión de el no contarle la verdad a ella y ella pensar que era su culpa me molestó, pues si el confiaba en ella, ella no tenía que dejar su futuro tras enterarse de la verdad, no que se fue pensando que era su culpa, dejando mucho que ver en que seguía sin quererse así misma, pero como dije es algo que necesitaban para aprender y estar juntos.
Otra cosa que quizás no me gustó, la falta de besos pero supongo que es porque las actrices eran menores en el momento y en China es algo que se lleva a raja tabla pero bueno almenos tuvimos dos besos en la mejilla de ambas parejas que significaron mucho.

En cuanto a la serie la recomendaría 100% y si quieres escapar de tanta toxicidad, problemas, mentiras, esta serie es perfecta para tí. Un romance escolar perfecto.

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Well written friendships and realistic portrayals, worth a watch!!

This was a pretty good youth drama to watch. the actors are relatively young but overall the acting was acceptable and I guess it added to realness of the youth drama.

The part that I loved most about this drama was how the friendships portrayed exceeded my expectations. When Miao Miao's two friends first met I immediately thought to myself that they would both be jealous of each other but I was pleasantly surprised. also when He Xin was able to look past Kai Tuo liking MM and remain friends with her, I was really surprised by how mature the characters were. I really appreciated how the different friend groups would stand up for each other and had each other's backs.

Something else that I really liked was the slow makeover, there was no makeover scene when she immediately became pretty, but a more realistic long term change. This is something quite rare (imo) in cdramas, and her changes also went beyond physical ones to also how MM became more courageous and sure of herself.

I wasn't entirely a fan of the slow burn and how You Nian did so much for MM but didn't even know that he liked her. also I thought the part about him not telling her about not going overseas was so out of character and unnecessarily complicated things.

there are also a lot of slow motion, staring into each other's eyes moments which I skipped but other than that if you're looking for a funny, lighthearted youth drama I would recommend this!

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ok so, I didnt expect this drama to be this good. I'm such a big fan of the Thai movie, whenever I feel like crying, I always watch the Thai movie. If you are a big fan of the Thai movie, dont expect this drama to be same with the original ones. This drama is different in a good way. Liang You Nian and P' Shone dont really have the same characteristic, Liang You Nian is a little bit colder (I dont know if wether its his character or its just that Lai Guan Lin is still awkward, i dont follow wannaone so idk about him) and P' Shone is more like a mysterious kind hearted guy. For the lead actress, I do feel they kind of have similar vibes, I really like both Nam and Miao Miao. All of the support characters are good, the development of the characters and the plot are also better than what I expected.
And what I like the most of this drama is that they show you how the reality of college students, compare to Korean dramas that I've watched so far, they rarely show about school/college life.

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WHY TO WATCH THIS

This story is very very nice. I like how the story flows. If you are going to watch this I'm warning you.... This is addictive. Liang Younian or also known as Lai Kuan Lin's smile is so cute. Xia Miao Miao or also known as Angel Zhao is a very good actress too. I really recommend this series. MUST WATCH!! But always remember... If you're gonna watch this, prepare yourself for nonstop laughing and a lot of tissue.

This series is a remake of the Thai movie called " Crazy Little Thing Called First Love". That movie is also addictive but the flow of this version is much more detailed than the first version.

In this story you will learn a lot of lessons you can apply in your daily life like not giving up, love yourself, and knowing how precious yourself is.

(NOTE: LAI KUAN LIN's SMILE IS VERY VERY ADDICTIVE)

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cute little thing

If you are into slow pace romance then this drama is for you. I am not at all fan of slow pace so i think this drama could have end in 24 episodes.

Development in story is good, especially development in FL character. What you would like in this drama are dialogues , writer has done great job.

If we talk about acting part this is edward lai's first drama. His acting is ok. Sometimes it looks plastic but when there are cute moments he has done better job. Angel zhao's acting is truly adorable.

If you are going to try this drama, definitely try it.

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remake of the THAILAND hit movie/film Crazy Little Thing Called Love (2010)

*** Spoiler Alert (PERSONAL FEEDBACK)
Title : A Little Thing Called First Love – 2019 (Complete 36 Episode)
Personal Rating : 7.5/10

Liang You Nian ( played by Lai Kuan Lin) is Xia Miao Miao's senior, a grade higher than her. While preparing for his national exam, he always takes out time to help Miao Miao with her math. Afterward, he graduated in the first place and successfully enters Hai Cheng University.

Xia Miao Miao (Played by Zhao Jin Mai) is a girl who looks normal, has normal grades, and has not that many friends. But then this normal girl falls in love with the amazing, intelligent, and good-looking senior, Liang You Nian. Although she likes him, she always thought she was too ugly and not good enough for him. Later on, she works hard and gets into Hai Cheng University as an architecture student.

This drama is a remake of the THAILAND hit movie/film Crazy Little Thing Called Love (2010). It is a story of an ordinary girl who falls head over heels for the most popular guy in school. Xia Miao Miao is a shy, artistic student who develops a crush on a handsome, talented senior in her school and embarks on a journey of self-discovery through college. Because of Liang You Nian, Xia Miao Miao decides to make a change. Through the help of her friends, she starts to learn about fashion, join school clubs, and study hard to raise her grades. Her ordinary life becomes more colorful by the day.

Hmmm… since I watched the Crazy Little Thing Called Love Thai version, I already know the plot. Hahaha.? They are almost same, but this drama is more in depth and the Thai version was better for me.? This is a typical school youth drama where the FL follows his crush from high school days to university days. But she is not the annoying type, she is a cute shy type of girl. And the FL slowly progressed to become better at everything and to achieve her goals while loving the ML.
Overall, it is okay for me. The ML is handsome and the FL is cute.? Their chemistry is okay also since I haven't watched any of their dramas yet. It is light, pure, comedy, romantic school drama with happy ending. It is 7.5 for me because I think the episodes are dragged to make it longer. It can be over in 24 episodes, but it was dragged to 36 episodes, so some parts are boring for me.

GENRE – Modern, Comedy, Romance, Youth, Drama

LEAD CAST – Lai Kuan Lin , Zhao Jin Mai

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This drama was better than I expected. I was quite skeptical in trying it out since it was Guanlin's first drama and I find ugly duckling stories boring. I was proved wrong. It's a lovely drama albeit a bit slow and longer than necessary.

PLOT: Very refreshing approach to a cliche plot. An ugly duckling transforms but she doesn't change overnight. It's not just about her physical appearance - but she grows and matures in many ways. The character of Xiao Miao Miao took time to grow on me. I thought her struggles would be boring but I was genuinely invested in her growth as a character. I love how the changes happened in her gradually and she goes from meek to doing what she loves in the end. Younian is the best, most perfect character in a teen drama. He's full of warmth and likes her since day one without judging or commenting about her appearance. I initially expected his character to be a mean one or a jerk, but I was wrong again! He's the nicest guy in the room, mature and full of patience and care for others. Younian is a true second lead of dramas as a male lead. All the friends in the group are also awesome. I freaking love how supportive and loving Miaomiao's friends are to her. They are her true friends through good times and bad.

ACTING: Guanlin is handsome and gets so much more cute, hot and handsome every episode. I harbour a massive noona crush on him and he is all squishy. <3 He can improve his acting but he was still good compared to so many idols. The boy was probably 17 when he filmed and WOW how can anyone look so good at that age. I don't know much about Angel Zhao but she is fantastic and can succeed in C-drama industry if she gets the right roles.

LOVE STORY / FRIENDSHIP ASPECT: A bit slow when it comes to romance but everyone's crushes on each other were too cute. There are no villains, unnecessary second leads or scheming mother in laws. The characters are all lovely and relatable. I love Yaoyao, Kaitou and Xinxin the most. Everyone was so lovable. I loved Miao Miao's mother !!!

OVERALL: It did bore me a few times but it was very good overall. This drama is like ice-cream on a summer day or a cup of cocoa in the winter. It's cute and delivers so well. Plus, the campus setting reminded me so much of my campus days. I would totally recommend you to watch this drama.

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Honestly speaking.. I completed the whole drama in 2 days..I watched it non-stop and ended it.
I usually read reviews before watching a drama and I know how a good review with minimal words helps me , so I am gonna tell in the minimum words I can use as when it comes to this drama I will honestly fall short for words to express it.
I am a regular and keen k and c drama watcher and trust me I know how difficult it is to find a good drama with a sensible plot.. attractive leads , character development and most importantly a happy and satisfactory ending...
You name it this drama has it...I really really really really suggest everybody to watch it..
(Honestly lead it tooooooo hot...!!)

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Worth The Binge

This drama was soooo slow paced, but I loved it all the same! Younian and Miaomiao had so much chemistry! It really would have gotten a 10 if it was shortened into less episodes. Nevertheless, I did binge this drama a lot, and I probably would have complained if it had been 30 episodes.

Angel and Kuanlin were really great, despite being so young! It's rare that you get to see people playing characters older than they actually are, so to see them playing older was interesting. I do think that they are pretty immature for their age, but honestly, at like 22 years old you're still pretty much a baby and learning, so it's realistic I would think.

I loved how this show explored other people's relationships too, and everyone got a happy ending. I really loved Yichao and Xiaoyue, they were adorable. Xiaoyue did annoy me when she liked Younian, but when she met Yichao, everything for me changed with her. She's adorable and she really suits Yichao.

Hexin and Kaituo's matchup initially annoyed me, but I do think they look good together. They are both pretty similar, and I think that's what made them clash a lot, but they are good together. Seeing Kaituo moving on from Miaomiao was really nice to see, because I did not want him to get with her. This might have been my first drama where I didn't like the second lead, but I did grow to like him better at the end.

The teacher's romance was a part I didn't like that much because I feel like it didn't add anything to the story. Tbh I skipped a lot of it at the end because I didn't like it, but I think the actors are cute. Especially the fashion teacher I like her character, just not the romance.

Younian and Miaomiao's conflict at the end was probably the thing most keeping me from making this a 10. I feel like they are both in the wrong, but I don't think it was a good enough reason for Miaomiao to break up with him. Especially because for the entire time they had known each other, he had never did her wrong. This was the first time anything like that had happened. But I do understand her frustration, and her crying in front of him, and him not saying anything did send me. Still, I feel like they didn't have to. But I guess it made it a little more interesting.

They got back pretty quickly after she returned, but I was sad he didn't propose to her at the end. On the rooftop of his mom's project that he finished. I would have loved to see him propose, and also an actual kiss. They did actually kiss but it was covered up by people going past them. I'm assuming it's because they both hadn't had their first kisses yet, but I'm still sad I never saw it lol.

I really liked how they handled Miaomiao's glow up to. Unlike other dramas I've seen, it was pretty natural over time, and there was no overnight now she looks like a princess kid of ordeal. The way that Younian fell for her before her glow up was so adorable. He really is such a green flag. Where can I sign up for a man like him??? She gets so pretty as the show goes on, I only wish she kept her wavy hair. The wavy hair was my favoirte, and then it got less wavy, then she cut it. But overall, I can't complain.

There were some missed opportunities to progress their relationship, like when he got her from LASIK. He could have held her hand, but he didn't. Nevertheless, I loved it. There was a lot of problems I had, but I still loved it.

Anyhow, really good show! Such a slow burn, but when they do get together, it's a lot of bliss. Would totally recommend!

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