Oi Vênus (2022)

This is a good slice of life drama with a light fun plot. Although there is character growth, especially for Ye Shi Lan (played by Liang Jie), her character was insufferable in her lack of understanding of her own feelings for most of the drama. At age 28, not knowing when you are in love or, at least feel attracted to someone, when she had been in a relationship before, is simply unrealistic. Lu Zhao Xi (played by Joseph Zeng) was also too restrained about his feelings for Ye Shi Lan and, although he seemed to understand Shi Lan lack romantic knowledge, his constant teasing became tiribg since, most of the time, it lead to nowhere. Even though, once they started the romantic relationship their interactions got better, there are no great sparks coming out of either one of them; their romance was cute and they grew to love and better understand each other. There is no great force of nature feeling in this drama but there are many good feel moments. The drama ends well but the ending was more appropriate for a youth drama; it was too playful and lacked romantic vigor for a pair of adults that are finally openly together. It does make you smile, though!

Leia Mais

Decent, easy and very brief

This is another drama written by Screenwriter Wang Xiong Cheng. Since I am a fan of both of his works "Go Ahead" and "Meet Yourself", I had high expectation of this drama. The leads are also the actors who are well known in the industry and previously worked together in another drama series.

The chemistry between the 2 leads are top notch, I love seeing them act and I'm also very much in love with both lead characters too. The story isn't something new nor innovative, but it definitely deserves a praise. The story is very mature and enjoyable to watch too.

Many people might love the male lead more, but I had a different opinion as I got hooked by the female lead instead. I truly admired and empathized the female lead for her hard-work and dedication to become a doctor and how hard it is dealing with office politics. True, I dislike her character very much at the beginning, as I thought of her being so shallow, quick-judging and immature. But as time goes on, she gets her own character development the best way possible.

(this is more of a sharing of my watching experience)
Sadly, what turned me off so badly while watching the drama is how the viewers see the characters. I watched this drama on Viki where the time comments can be made visible by choice, and I chose to add the comments to further enjoy the watching experience. However, as time goes on, viewers blindly defend the male lead no matter the situation is (when he basically told the harasser who reported it) and always criticized the female lead saying she's stupid. The scene I am talking about is when the female lead chose to apologized to her superior, who at the same time, abused/harassed her and her co-workers in the workplace.
As a victim of harassment myself, I empathized with the female lead a lot. It is very hard to confront the harasser, especially someone who has higher position who did that (like the female lead situation in the story). But, rather than feeling sad or empathizing, people chose to call her stupid for her action or she should've changed where she work. I genuinely think that her action is completely understandable - considering her career, and her main source of income is completely dependent on that.

But aside from all the comments, I think the drama is decent. I usually dislike dramas that have a slow-paced romance, but this drama isn't draggy at all - very relatable, where male lead and female lead build a relationship foundation first by being "friends" who help each other, to being in an official romantic relationship when they were sure that they are in love.
I also love how they portrayed male lead's parents, who aren't a typical rich parents who want their children to marry for wealth, but instead, they want their son to make his own love choices and supports him. I also admire male lead's relationship with his mom.

If you love watching a drama that is very brief, but at the same time, have a slow-paced romance where they build their relationship first - then this drama might be enjoyable for you to watch. In my opinion, I like watching this drama, but it wasn't enough that I want to watch it twice in a row. Maybe in the future when I forgot the plot, I can for sure come back and watch again.

Leia Mais

Very inspiring

Its totally amazing c drama. I love it. In the starting i felt it seems boring but as i continued it becomes very interesting,cool, attractive and inspiring. President lu is amazing. He has talked and took care of ye shilan very nicely. Very understanding and not selfish at all. He is really a man with all qualities. This web series' episodes are made very patiently. Its a romantic drama as well as very much to learn with ye shilan life. The way president lu always explain to dr ye is quite amazing. He always respect his assistant and his colleagues. And his family is also very nice. He tried to keep a good environment in hospital and that is very nice thing he did as a president. He supported ye shilan and always motivate her to be optimistic. And the friend of ye shilan jiajia she is also very interesting character. Her acting is so cute. Her novel are amazing.

Leia Mais

WATCH IT! YOU WILL NEVER REGRET!

I realized I've watched and love quite a few drama projects under the same scriptwriter~ So I've watched this drama some time ago and I got to say it's one of most sane and not exaggerated couples seen in so many romcom dramas! Yes they do use the typical and commonly seen (dumb) romance plots like when ML and FL first met in the village due to the sudden and "timely" storm and how each other are coincidentally the CEO and subordinate of the same hospital etc. BUT what's really amazing and super appreciated is that everyone is actually acting normally like what happens in true reality including those annoying office politics and higher ups abusing their power in their dept.

FL is no naive and weak / nonsensical person, she has views of her own and acts professionally like what an actual doctor do. ML maybe childish at the beginning but he grows as a person as he learn to manage the organisation and those cunning directors that are eyeing on his position. I like how they used a good and realistic way to overcome the crisis during the climax and FL always get jealous with ML's ex while the ML was having fun teasing her~

This drama don't have much marketing done and don't have super popular actors other than Zheng Shun Xi himself but it's sure that they have produced a good story and good acting! I watched it because there is Liang Jie tbh because I've seen some of her roles in previous projects and she is one actress that has the ability to make her roles charming and outstanding even though she's not some pretty looking lady that fans these days are crazy about. I like most of her dramas and I'm glad she is acting in another well produced dramas like this!

Leia Mais

Great drama!

I totally enjoyed this drama. I did not have any expectation in the beginning. End up I was hooked by the story. The ML character is very charming unlike the usual dominating role portrayed, while the upper-class man trying to catch thr attention of a working-class woman. The ML and FL have good chemistry. I like how they tricked and disturbed each other, creating many sweet and yet hilarious scenes. The storyline was heart warming too when the FL had some family issues due to her father's death and how the ML helped FL to open her heart to her mum and people around her. The love story of the second couple were great too.

I highly recommend this drama if you like something short and sweet, not too fancy nor exaggerating type of sweet comedy romance.

Leia Mais

Much better in the second drama

So glad Joseph Zeng and Liang Jie reprise their roles and are working together again! They were both in Time Files and You are Here and honestly that drama didn’t do justice for their acting ability. I wasn’t a huge fan of Joseph Zeng in Time Files and You are Here, so I’m glad to have watched Hi Venus because he can act! I’m so happy we are not acting like the cold boss. Who says the ML can’t have a personality and feelings?

I love Liang Jie and she’s so cute and bubbly. I like her when she is comical and doing her comical stunts so I was a little surprised how serious she was in this drama. At times she was a little flat, but her voice is so adorable, it didn’t bother me too much. I just know, there’s a certain acting style I like from her.

Hi Venus is a really easy drama to watch, like Meeting You, it’s very low on angst and very real in feelings. You won’t get the silly C drama troupes (which I do love at times) and it’s a simple story about two people falling in love at work.

I thought the beginning was very comical and the tension was probably most in the first few episodes. The chemistry between the leads is VERY good and so it doesn’t surprise me that they are working together again. The drama doesn’t really focus much on the secondary characters, they are more there to help support the main leads, which is fine, but I know it’s nice to be sucked into a secondary couple at times.

The styling and make-up was fine. You can tell the budget wasn’t so high and the actors wore the same outfits a lot. Like a lot. I do wish they made the FL a little more fashion forward, I felt like she was dressed as a middle aged woman (and that’s me and I don’t even dress like that).

Overall, a really cute and enjoyable drama without so much drama.

Leia Mais

Toglierei il genere medico dai tag.

Non è quello che io intendo quando scelgo di vedere un drama di stampo medico/ospedaliero. L'ambientazione è quella, sì, ma questa è una storia d'amore/affari quasi come tutte le altre office romance siccome alla fin fine è tra il direttore dell'ospedale e la sua "assistente". Sono comunque contenta di averlo visto perchè è stata una storia molto dolce e divertente, mi ha trasmesso tanta spensieratezza. Il punto forse più dolente di tutti è che la parte iniziale, quella in cui i due si approcciano per la prima volta, è molto movimentata e divertente mentre nella seconda parte, praticamente da quando lei scopre che ruolo lui ricopre, il tutto rallenta di molto e sembra davvero di andare avanti con i piedi di piombo.

Leia Mais

sweet surprise

I have always Liang Jie's acting but Joseph zheng's I have a limited knowledge of his work or rather I have not been interested into his discography before this. I find his natural portrayal of the character very good and easy to the eyes. I'll try his other dramas after this.

I watched this because of the reviews- no villain and no unnecessary drama. I find myself liking healing dramas lately and it's such a shame I just get to watch this because I dot have anything to watch.

I watched this on Viu and it was a delightful surprise. No over-the-top acting, realistic portrayal of character. ML is not the typical rich spoiled kid- he is very nice and the ideal boyfriend type. FL is not stupid and acting cutesy. She is mature but due to her situation she is in has to be a "Mary Sue". Like everyone who is not in the power, no back ups she has to accommodate and submit. It was good that one of her colleagues stood up as well. Her mom is nice. Actually, both ML and FL's mother are good. Which is kind of rare in Cdramaland.
If you want an easy, relaxed watch go for this.

Leia Mais

The best part of this drama or you can say actor & actress that have been work together is no more awkward moment between them. Hehe....

This drama is very simple & healthy relationships drama. Quite mature but still cute & adorable. Mature in the term Lu Zhao Xi (ZX) & Ye Shi Lan (SL) as a person & couple. No stupid misunderstanding or silly sulking from one part to tear them apart. Really like how ZX teasing SL, before or after they're become couple.

The only part that I don't too like maybe the last problem related to Gao Xuan's betrayal. The case a little bit confusing & the closing part, apart the result of the case, they tell us nothing about it, make me more unsatisfied.

Overall I watch this for Liang Jie & Joseph Zeng again as a couple & I got what I looked for. I really like the chemistry & interaction between them.

Leia Mais

This was a cute story! I loved the first episode and I appreciate when the first episode can make someone focused. All the cast members did very well including the supporting and guest roles. I wished there was more to the ending. I wouldn't have watched this drama if it was for the first episode. I don't understand why some corporates or hospitals don't allow dating. I hear that workplace romances can adversely affect employee morale and productivity by distracting the romantic partners and their co-workers Even if they dated outside their jobs with non-employees can still be distracting. Love is Love and problems will be problems whether inside or outside the workplace. I thank all the actors/actresses, directors, producers, writers, and staff. You all did great.

Leia Mais

Mellow romance with healthy relationship between main leads

I was curious about this drama after seeing many positive reviews on reddit. They are right. If you are looking for romance with healthy relationship between main leads, then watch this series! I find Joseph Zeng resembles S.Coups and Xu Kai at certain angle.

What I liked:
1. Romance - This is one of the few dramas which male and female leads have healthy and mature relationship. I like that they take time to develop their relationship and have a solid base. All the insecurities are rational and discussed. I also like how workplace romance is showcased in this story especially when it involves a boss and subordinate (not equal in status).
2. Lin Kai Wen / Kevin characterisation - I must also say that this is one of the few dramas that have fully fleshed out second male and second female leads. Assistant Lin is the star of this drama. He's calm and rational and has good strategic thinking skills. I am surprised that Zhou Zi Han doesn't have many tv and movie credits - he should act in more tv roles!
3. Jia Yao Yao characterisation - I also like how the writer fleshed out this character. She writes romance but level headed (not too absorbed in the concept of love). She's a great friend. I also like that she's confident in her capabilities and allure. She wasn't coy once she figured out signals given by Assistant Lin and recognised her feelings for him. Li Lin Fei has magnetic smile.
4. Taoyuan Village - I like the scenes in this village even though they aren't many. Nice to see contrast between rural hospital and upscale, big city hospital.
5. The tone - I'd consider this series as light due to the absence of major conflicts (e.g. jealous ex, family drama). However there was a dark/deep issue that was explored in this drama - the passing of Dr Ye's father.
6. Styling - I really like the styling for Lu Zhao Xi and Assistant Lin from the hair to the clothes. Styling for Ye Shi Lan is alright - not a fan of oversized vest over flowy dresses because Liang Jie is petite.

What I disliked:
1. The ending - I felt like there is a cliffhanger at the end of the series. It'd be great if the writer can wrap up the office drama because I'd love to see how Vice President Gao is dealt with.
2. Team dynamics - I would love to see more of the dynamics within paediatric department. Dr Ye's ex boyfriend looked sketchy. What happened to Dr Huang after the free clinic?

My favourite scene
How Dr Ye disclosed her boyfriend to her colleagues at Paediatrics Department. I like that she was the one that reveal it, not Lu Zhao Xi.

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