Incomparable Beauty (2023)

Mature - Relatable and Real

This series tackles business, friendships, relationships, family expectations, career sacrifices and more. The ML and FL are well matched. The way the antagonist was handled was a bit different but displayed a mature approach to a complex situation. When dealing with challenges during certain times in life the perspectives can be quite different, and this series addressed it well. Understanding that gains and losses not only come at a cost, but all are not necessarily good verses bad. This drama showed that even in the face of 'love' one must make the best decisions for themselves towards forward movement and not hindered growth. This series was more about life lessons than romance. But in the end, it provided a well-produced drama with balanced resolve in the end. Worth the watch.

Leia Mais

Don’t be a sleeper on a very good story

I totally base my reviews on my likes. I also like to point out that I have no credibility for being a writer. Okay, now that’s out of the way, let me speak on this wonderful drama. Warning ⚠️ I really don’t mean to give spoilers so my intent isn’t to. If it comes out that way, I apologize. I really hope though that I put it in a way that will make you want to find out for yourself.

So the plot line is nothing new. Two lovebirds break up because of ambitions. Three years later they meet up. In the course of the story there is competition in office, business building, it’s ups and downs. At the same time, complications in human relationships play out, among lovers, peers. The crux of it all is the realness of how it portrays life. To me, the writing is really good, especially the way the relationships of the three main characters panned out. There was no cheesiness in the relations, but rather, a good look at how decisions shaped based on past hurts, fear of unknown, but most importantly, recognizing and honoring the value of each persons decision. Seriously, there are so many life lessons to learn from this story, from these characters.

The cast are good. These are more mature casts. I really enjoyed the cast who played the family members of the couples. Maybe because I’m so relieved none were hateful, screamers, or slappers. The dramas with these types of parents (too many for my likes) is so cringey I loathe it. Its ending was simple but poignantly happy.

On the last note, subtitles weren’t super good ( not dissing on subbers work as I appreciate the work and time) so hopefully you can find a site that may have a better one. I watched on DC, but maybe you’ll be lucky and find it adjusted. Give it a try. No matter your take, I really enjoyed it and feel you will too. Thanks

Leia Mais

Beautiful Moments In Life!

I was drawn to this drama because it is a second-chance love story. I am happy I decided to give this drama a try. At the end of 40 episodes, I wanted to see more of the main couple and how they faced the next stage in their lives but I am content it was a happy ending with beautiful moments along the way. I will never get tired of seeing the way the ML looked at the FL. It was obvious since the start that he loved her then and now and will forever. I found myself going from one episode to the next and I am one who is easily bored even with the top-rated shows. From the first episode, I was struck by the emotions of the first time the couple was reunited after 3 years. Then I wondered why they broke up. But through it all, the love they had for each other was evident from glimpses of the life they shared before to the way they looked at each other in the present day.
I wanted to see more of the main couple but the drama also covers the relationships of the other secondary characters, which while I did feel some interest, I felt the need to fast forward when it got too tedious. But not once did I feel the need to fast forward through the main couple's scenes.

Incomparable Beauty is not about a beauty queen or physical appearance although the leads are attractive. It is about the moments in our lives where we shine for being who we are. Nothing compares to the special moments in life. Enjoy and embrace them and that you are worthy and special. And those moments in life are made precious by the people we share them with. This drama brings us through the ups and downs of life and the idea that ultimately it is the beauty of those special moments with the ones we love that compares to no other.

Leia Mais

A mediocre drama about life struggle with career, love, and family as they try to make it in Beijing

Incomparable Beauty follows 3 couples in their 20s, 30s, and 40s as they struggle with love, family, and career choices.

- Xu Yao and Yu Jia En (played by Chen Xiao and Gulnezer Bextiyar) broke up after a business failure and rekindled their love in their 30s as they reunited and worked to make it in the business world.
- Li Nian Huan and Zhao Ang (played by Chen Xiao Yun and Chen Xi Jun) are in their 20s, and their parents spoil both and try to figure out how to get their careers going doing what they love instead of the mundane jobs to meet end needs.
- Zhang Qing and Hao Chen Shi (played by Ada Liu and Zhao Da) are in their 40s and still single. Zhang Qing is a strong and successful single career woman who does not want to settle down to marry and have kids. She came to the realization that her loyalty to work backfired after she was mistreated by her boss whom she had worked for over 10 years after he found out that she was pregnant. It makes her realize that there is more to life than work.

The story is mediocre, as is the acting of these 6 main lead characters. They are good to look at, but their acting ability is nothing to rave about, especially Gulnezer. She can't act, even in the dramatic scene; she has no sorrowful expression. The ending is also stupid.

Leia Mais

Incomparable Beauty revolves around the lives of individuals in their thirties, exploring how their experiences reshape their views on success and societal norms. The drama delves into how people perceive a “complete” life, often adhering to strict timelines that dictate when certain milestones should be achieved. For example, ages 3 to 22 are typically designated for education and the early career phase; ages 22 to 26 focus on securing employment; and ages 26 to 30 are usually seen as the time to marry and start a family. Failing to meet these societal expectations can lead individuals to feel inadequate or to be judged harshly by others.

The series does an excellent job of addressing various social issues, illustrating the difficulties faced when starting a business, and depicting the journey of individuals, including divorcees, who strive for a second chance at life.

While I appreciated the themes presented throughout the drama, I found the ending lacking. I had hoped for a more satisfying conclusion that would resonate with the audience.

Leia Mais

Overall satisfied with this drama

I'm not usually one to be able to last through a 40 episode drama, but this drama managed to keep me going from episode to episode. It's one that focuses on career, sacrifices, and personal growth.

I quite enjoyed the workplace politics/drama in this one, they keep the episodes interesting. I really like the supporting cast in this series (particularly Ada Liu!). The relationship between FL and her superiors are interesting. The FL & ML don't have great chemistry together, but it's still watchable and true to the plot. I would say, the 2 secondary relationships were developed quite well. I think it's very interesting too, that they included a young housewife character re-entering into the workforce.

Overall, would recommend this modern drama. :)

Leia Mais

Endearing series thanks to the quality of its actors.

Rom-Life series with ML = Chen Xiao & Gulnezer as FL

PLOT: The FL finds the ML, a lover who left her 3 years ago, after the failure of their start-up, as a work partner. He has just created a new company with 2 friends (1 rich woman one-sided in love with the ML, 1 disillusioned forty-something playboy). The FL works in a marketing company and they must collaborate to consolidate the ML's Company.

+++ Excellent actors (I love Chen Xiao (ღ˘⌣˘ღ)) ALL of them! It's hard to leave them.
+++ Coherent story, full of humanity, realism... especially focused on "how we grow, we mature, we face obstacles".
+++ Lots of business (Chinese producers love entrepreneurship :) & lots of family (but no caricature parents). 2 well-developed secondary romances, with endearing characters.
+++ Effective production, sometimes a little slow, but adapted to this “slice of life” series.
+++ Great OST

### Some lengths at times.

=> Endearing series thanks to the quality of its actors.
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Série Rom-Life avec ML = Chen Xiao & Gulnezer en FL

PLOT: La FL retrouve le ML, lover qui l'a quitté il y a 3 ans, après l'échec de leur start-up, comme partenaire de travail. Il vient de créer1 nvelle Ent. avec 2 amis (1 femme riche one-side-lover, 1 quadra désabusé). La FL travaille ds 1 entreprise de marketing et ils doivent collaborer pour consolider la Sté.

+++ Excellents acteurs (j'adore Chen Xiao (ღ˘⌣˘ღ) ) TOUS ! On a du mal à les quitter.
+++ Story cohérente, pleine d'humanité, de réalisme ... surtout axée sur "comment on grandit, on mature, on affronte les obstacles".
+++ Bcp de business (les producteurs chinois adorent l’entreprenariat :) & bcp de famille (mais pas de parents caricaturaux). 2 romances 2aires bien développées, avec des personnages attachants.
+++ Réalisation efficace, parfois un peu lente, mais adaptée à cette série "tranche de vie".
+++ Super OST

### Qq longueurs par moments.

=> Série attachante grâce à la qualité de ses acteurs.

Leia Mais