Right. You’d think that I knew to trust the beanie hive mind on drama recommendations by now. Turns out, I stubbornly ignored all the things pointing in the direction of FAKE IT TILL YOU MAKE IT (like, the huge flashing neon sign letters, and people dancing around them singing its praises), just because I didn’t like the title (😅) and the one teaser I’ve watched. 🙄 How wrong was I?!?!

Plus: I’m starting this now, with all the new releases coming up in May?

It’s awesome! Glad I finally gave it a try. 💯 THANK YOU, that is all.🫰

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    which one

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      FAKE IT TILL YOU MAKE IT, a c-drama that’s streaming on Viki in my region.

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        oh yeah.. romance.. i remember great reviews about it.. is it the one where FL , ML meet on the airplane.. (that’s literally the only scene i watched)… so you recommend?

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          Yes, that’s the one! From what I’ve seen, I’d recommend it if you enjoy slow burn romance, struggle of (work-) life dramas.

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    I don’t know anything about the show you’re talking about, but your gif game is always spot on! 🏆🎉

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    It’s awesome. And gets even better after the first few episodes. Elvis & Elvira (yes, I couldn’t believe it either 😂) are magic in this.
    And you have almost two weeks till May!

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      Glad you’re saying that! It seems like a gem already, with – for my taste – just the right mix of romance & drama. Sizzling chemistry between the main “couple” already. Very sobering insights on the “work life balance” of the leads/their colleagues, too. 😐 Plus: OST and cinematography are really good!

      Two weeks, that’s right!

      (NGL, I was amused after reading the actors’ names on MDL, too!)

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    Lol, I’ve had this near the top of my c-drama watch list and keep skipping it for other things. I’m sold now 😉 But nothing comes before Joy of Life 2 😂

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      … and it’s only 14 episodes, which I find surprising (and potentially a little sad)! Have not watched many c-dramas, but they seemed to go on forever. 😂

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        They’ve totally made 20 episode k-dramas seem like a cake walk LOL!

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        There a few C dramas with short episodes the other one I enjoyed was Remembrance of things past which has the same Director. It includes heavy themes so needs a trigger warning re suicide and depression. However it also has very good storyline with close female friends, work dynamics, city living stresses and adult relationships.

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          This sounds very interesting, thank you! 👏🫰
          Goes straight onto the watchlist…

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    Sorry not sorry, but to add another C-drama to your list (that is, if you haven’t already watched it hehe):

    The costume (can’t call it “historical, since it’s in based on history) drama, “Joy of Life” season 1 😍😍😍 Because Season 2 has just been announced for a May release 😏 But as with all C-drama premiering announcements, I also wouldn’t cling onto it too much, as nothing is really set in stone until the very last minute—literally

    Although rare, there have been instances wherein a C-drama or 2 have been pulled off the air and have had other things replace it even 2 minutes before it’s set to premiere

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      Oh my, I guess diving into the whole costume/historical c-drama world (haven’t watched any) would be a big leap. It certainly was for me with sageuks! But now that you and zindigo mentioned it, I might have to have a look sometime (potentially after May though 😬😆)!

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      *ISN’T based on history

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    I’m so glad you are enjoying it! It’s my top 3 C-dramas ever, along with Reset and now The Legend of Shen Li.

    The vibes, the music, the songs, Elvis, Elvira, the night scenes, the crowded city, two people who have just met but somehow need to be in contact… This drama is magic.

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      It really is!!! I really enjoy all the details how this is shot, too. For example the recurring outdoor scenes with traffic lights, or them being outside of their flats and looking up, whether there’s light on/someone’s home. Very comforting. 🤓
      My favorite so far was surprisingly this scene, where they’re at a meeting at some company, having a coffee break together:

      🫠🫠🫠 So very good in its subtlety.

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