Love Is Sweet (2020)

The amazing Friendship, the secret crush, the heart healing Love will surely make you fall in love!

A single word is enough to describe and justify this drama -- "PERFECT"
It's perfect with the whole story, the casts , the supporting casts, the 2nd leads, the steamy office romance, the overloaded cuteness of Yuan Shuai( Luo Yinxi) and Jiang Jun ( Bai Lu) , the beautiful ost of this drama, sung by some of the talented casts ( like Riley, Gao, Ann) , the strong friendship, the beautiful understanding of Yuan and Jun , their cuteness (oh my god!), -- everything is so much real! which makes your heart melt.
Today the drama ended, like something very special has just evaporate from my life. The main OST of this drama , "THINGS I DO FOR LOVE"
will make you fall in love with them again and again!
Please do watch! It's gonna be surely your most favorite C drama. I have never been so confident. It's PERFECTLY PERFECT!
Just enjoy the essence of love, friendship and crush...........

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A Timeless Gem

Hey fellow drama enthusiasts! ? So, I know I'm fashionably late to the review party, but hear me out. I only recently started jotting down my drama thoughts post "Hidden Love," and let's be honest, how could I not give a shoutout to my all-time favorite, "Love is Sweet"? ?

Let's rewind a bit. I embarked on this delightful drama journey two years ago, and guess what? "Love is Sweet" was the first and, hands down, the ultimate best drama I've ever encountered. And no, I'm not saying it's the best; I'm screaming it's the "all-time best." ?

Now, I'm not usually the type to rewatch dramas endlessly. I mean, who has the time, right? But this masterpiece? I've lost count at seven rewatches, and you know what? It still hits me right in the feels every single time. I've dabbled in other dramas, like "Hidden Love," "Alchemy of Souls S1 and S2," and the ever-popular "Dr. Romantic." Don't get me wrong; they're good, but after a few rounds, the magic tends to fade. ?

Now, let's talk about "Love is Sweet." This drama is a gem, an absolute gem. It's got that timeless quality that keeps me hooked, entertained, and emotionally invested, no matter how many times I've seen it. The chemistry between Luo Yun Xi and Bai Lu is pure magic. I can't get enough of their stellar performances. ✨

So, if you haven't embarked on this journey yet, do yourself a favor and dive into "Love is Sweet." Trust me; you won't be disappointed. It's not just a drama; it's an experience. Happy watching, fellow drama addicts! ??

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FINALLY a drama that I was stoked about and didn't let me down. Love is Sweet is hands down the best modern C-drama I have watched till date. From end to finish, it kept me hooked and I managed to stay invested in a currently airing drama. This drama has its shortcomings but makes for a very entertaining romance drama. It retains the light and comedic moments throughout and the romance made me swoon in all the episodes.

PLOT + CHARACTERS:
The plot was very interesting to me. Most dramas revolve around childhood lovers with tragedy. Here it had to do with misunderstandings and giving your old friend/ lover another chance. There were times this drama was too cool and other times when it was laughable. Our ML is an all-round perfect guy and the best dramaland boyfriend that can exist. Yuan Shuai is good at everything and loves selflessly. There were times he needed to grow and that is where this drama both hit and didn't hit the mark. However our leads have a very natural chemistry and remain somewhat stable after getting together which is the highlight of the drama. The supporting cast was good but I'd like to mention Qiao Na here specifically who started off as a jealous 2nd FL but grows and becomes one of the best characters. In fact there were times when the FL was not that fun because she was a basic girl. However, I like the fact that she wanted to make herself into a successful person and worked hard.

ACTING:
Leo Luo takes the spotlight here. He was immensely charming, good-looking and displayed the emotions quite right. He has been deserving of being a ML for a while and I am glad to see him shine here finally. Bai Lu was cute as usual and I loved her chemistry with Leo. It kind of made me forget her chemistry with Xu Kai lol. Rest of the cast was alright but Riley wasn't that great. It's my first time seeing Kido Gao here and he was okay but maybe not the best.

ROMANCE:
Watch this drama for romance! The stares, holding hands, kisses - lots and LOTS of them gave me butterflies in the stomach. I have not seen such great skinship and natural interactions between the leads in a modern C-drama. It was awesome and raised the bar for other dramas for me. Everything from the first meeting to the "first time"- everything was downright perfect.

OST:
It was a nice OST and the songs blended well with the mood of the drama.

REWATCH:
Very much rewatchable. The leads are legendary for me. <3

OVERALL:
Don't let the corporate side or the silly "disability" of the heroine put you off. This drama is a modern romance gem and I don't think any other drama will live up to it for a while. I had a few issues with certain side characters or sub-plots but all was forgettable because the good and funny parts are THAT good. The comedy was a main factor and that helped the drama retain its light mood till the end. I highly recommend this drama and this is coming from someone who is very choosy and critical of romance dramas in general.

Hope you give this drama a chance.

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An amazing drama after a long time!!

I want to start off by saying that this is my personal opinion. I loved the drama very very much. Jiang Jun and Yuan Shuai’s acting was on point from the start till the end. Yuan Shuai was such a perfect male lead. I believe he did so so much for Jiang Jun. I liked that there were no break ups or major misunderstandings. It was simple, sweet, romantic and on point. The rest of the cast were also quite amazing. Su Chang made me laugh almost every time he appeared and so did LXC and XL. I liked that Xue Li took the initiative for her love and she was such a good friend to Jiang Jun.
One other thing I wanted to mention was the actors dress sense. I was screaming almost every minute of the drama.
I think the directors and producers did a great job.
Will miss this drama a lot and won’t forget it ever.

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The title does not lie at all

I have been watching C-dramas for almost a decade already, but I had yet to find a modern workplace romance drama with such an overflowing chemistry and superb acting from the leads. The last drama I watched of the same genre was a 2014 drama, Boss & Me. Right after that, any of the other dramas with the same genre just could not beat Boss & Me. My point is not to compare both dramas, but I just wanted to highlight how this drama is just one of the best that I have ever seen. Reading a lot of comments here saying about how it's overhyped, the ML is toxic, story is lame, and so on prompted me to write this review. Yes, at some point, those are all true but watching this without any expectations (just like for almost any drama) was what made this enjoyable.

The trailer instantly got me even though I never had plans to watch it before despite liking Luo Yunxi from Ashes of Love. It ended up to be one of the best C-dramas that I have ever watched and definitely my plot twist last year. Sundays to Tuesdays were its airing days and never have I looked forward to these days until this drama came out. Again, there was nothing spectacular about the plot and the secondary couples/leads were such a bore. It was the chemistry of the leads that really brought the house down. Every scene shared between the two of them was a delight that even in the most cringe-worthy moments, I could not help but grin like an idiot. To be honest, I never thought that I would see Luo Yunxi have such a great chemistry with a co-star because I was just neutral about his chemistry with his previous female leads. As for Bai Lu, it was my first time to know about her thanks to this drama and everyone is saying that she is the queen of chemistry which I could already see based on this drama alone. I could probably write an essay about their chemistry alone but let me just save it for next time.

My main point really is that it has been more than half a year since the drama finished its run yet I still find myself rewatching my favorite episodes again and again. It really is my comfort drama. My form of therapy when everything in the world does not seem to go right. Call me dramatic but I never felt sorry for feeling this way especially that the leads, especially Bai Lu called this her "healing drama" too. I know that others would probably think that I am exaggerating but this is how I have been feeling towards this drama. It put me into a severe slump that I just could not find other dramas that would make me exude the same feelings as Love is Sweet.

I also want to take this opportunity to praise this drama for its cinematography because the shots were just really well-thought of (I had like thousands of screenshots!) amidst the outbreak of the pandemic. It made me glare at the other dramas which were produced from the same year of 2019-2020 with choppy editing and mediocre shots. Moreover, the soundtrack is just superb that I am still listening to it as of this time writing this review. Overall, Love is Sweet is the sweetest mature romance drama I have ever seen. I have long accepted the fact that it will take me a long time to move on from it, and I guess that's okay. We all have dramas/films which we could never move on from anyway. Even if you did not like it, I wish you could all find your comfort drama if you haven't yet.

P.S. I am just out here waiting for another collaboration of Luo Yunxi and Bai Lu. Hope no production house would sleep on their superior chemistry and acting skills!

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Great drama but can we talk about the 2nd ML?

First off, I want to say this is a good drama, happy I watched it. The main couple made me laugh and "awe" many times. I love that they didn't waste time being together once they admitted their feelings. They skipped right over "I like you" and went right to "I love you" Although, Yuan is a bit over the top sometimes and not in a cute way, like tracking her phone without her knowledge. I'm sure he could have just asked her... That proposal was super cute though, also Yuan Shaui's reaction to her pregnancy was unbelievably adorable.

I skipped through most of the 2nd couple's story. They severely paled in comparison to the main couple.

Okay now on to what I think is the biggest take away from this drama, Du Lei. He seriously stole the show for me. (To be fair, it’s possible I’m biased because I’m a fan of Gao Hanyu (Kido).)
I have so many mixed feelings because I actually felt for Du Lei. I feel like his back story is worthy of a 1st ML. As if you could pick it up and place it in another drama with him as the protagonist. There’s more backstory for him than anyone else. When I look at his actions from that point of view I feel sympathy for him. As lovely as main couple is, I was watching and waiting for Du Lei to find happiness
This is all true until around ep32 is when the story turns for him. This evolution of his character seems unnecessary at this point. He had an opportunity to get rid of Yuan Shuai already and didn't take it. He could have but didn't. Then 2 years later Jiang Jun's relationship with Yuan Shaui is pretty well solidified and this is when Du Lei makes his play for Jun? In addition to that Du Lei now has shady business dealings which seems way out of character. Also, he's a clever guy, he would know making her friend resign would not be favorable in Jun's eyes. This storyline just doesn't track. It's poorly placed and unnecessary.

I would have rathered him admit his feelings for Jiang Jun, maybe there's still a fight but for Du Lei to admit to Jun that she gave him hope when he had none and that's why he feels so strongly about her. Maybe then they could have remained friends. It would be fun to see Yuan Shuai and Du Lei being friends and still carrying that competitive spirit between them. Maybe working together and competing to be the best.
I just feel like they did Du Lei so so dirty. Even his sister was at the proposal! Dude was just cut right out of the group picture. ??

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A realistic sexy mature romance

I’ve watched hundreds of dramas and I rarely comment on the music because I don’t really notice it. But I have to say the music for this drama really stood out. It was amazing! Another unusual aspect of this drama is how it starts. Most dramas start out kind of boring as they introduce the various characters and their background stories. But this drama starts out interesting right from the very first episode.

In the beginning the male lead makes the mistake of assuming that the female lead is still the same weak soft hearted girl he grew up with. When she was young her tendency to cry over everything put her life at risk because of her severe allergy to tears. But now she’s much stronger and tougher. So when he treats her just like he did when they were kids, their clash of wills is epic.

The main leads issues with each other goes back to their childhood. The male lead vowed to help the female lead overcome her problem. He wasn’t overprotective of her and he didn’t baby her. Instead he constantly pushed her limits and tested her to toughen her up. But his strategy to help her made him look like a cold unfeeling bully. Therefore, when their paths cross many years later, she’s distant from him and doesn’t trust him. Now he has to find a way to help her understand that he wasn’t bullying her back then and his feelings for her now are real.

What drives this drama and really makes it stand out is the romance of the main leads. Not only do they have amazing chemistry but their romance is a very mature realistic one. I love that we finally have a female lead that’s not afraid of intimacy. I’m so tired of female leads that are terrified of a kiss or some skinship. I also liked the second and third couples stories too.

What kept this drama from getting a perfect rating was the storyline. Unfortunately, since their work is in investment banking, most of the terms they use and the things they discuss are things most of us have never heard of. So the office talk is hard to follow and a bit confusing at times. I have to use English subs and I think a lot gets lost in the translation. And even though being allergic to tears is a real condition, it still isn't very believable. What saved the storyline was the twists and turns of the plot in the latter half of the show. No one is who they seem to be and I loved the unexpected surprises.

Overall, this is a great drama that focuses heavily on the romance of the main leads and has some great side characters. I like that even though there’s some angst and misunderstandings nothing gets dragged out for too long. And the office politics aren’t too upsetting like they are in some dramas. Plus the romance is refreshingly mature and realistic. I really enjoyed this drama.

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All Time Favorite

First of all Luo Yun Xi & Bai Lu chemistry is spot on. I started to watch the series 1st for Luo then and also after reading many many reviews and comments about their chemistry. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

It a perfect story of rom-com with office drama. Yuan Shuai is my favorite in the series. He a helpful, caring, loving, cute friend & boyfriend. The way he protected Jiang Jun in past & present was sweet. I must say I laughed a lot. Scenes between Yuan Shuai & Xu Li is quite funny. And the scene between Yuan Shuai, Jiang Jun & Li Xiao Chuan is hilarious. There are many laughable moments as well as adorable moments.

Didn't liked Du Lei at all.

The entire OST of the series is awesome.

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Childhood friends reunite and butt heads in office rom com

Motivated by the death of her father, Jiang Jun applies for a job at investment banking firm MH only to find that her childhood friend /frenemy Yuan Shuai is already working there. He initially doesn’t want her there and tries to sabotage her chances of working at MH, but later changes his mind. Will their relationship turn into something more?

Opinion:
Office drama with an investment banking investigative twist in that the two leads are often working on cases together, checking out companies on behalf of the firm and making decisions accordingly. Later, there is the tension of what happened to her father’s company. There is a second male lead who works at rival investment banking firm and a best female friend character with her own secondary romance plot (involving a handsome but bland Riley Wang).

Note: I initially wrote this review after only 12 episodes and recently updated to reflect changing opinion after getting to ep 26.

Likes:
* Jiang Jun is a plucky female character who may be a little naive and sweet compared to her colleagues but still strong and deeply principled. You can’t help rooting for her as she tries to make it in a male dominated industry (only 20% of bankers are female).

* Gradual reveal of character personalities and backstories is well done. Even Bai Lu’s fellow trainees get a bit of development and second male lead has a backstory that makes you want to learn more. I also like that most of the characters in the investment banking world are edgy — characters that you’re not entirely sure you like but that feel real and complicated . Makes this different from your typical office drama with all fluffy characters

* Investigating different companies keeps the story fresh and brings in new mysteries to solve, which creates opportunities for the two main leads to cooperate and grow outside the romantic relationship. Two early cases involve a pharmaceutical company and an entertainment company, both with shady CEOs. In the second half of the drama there is a bigger case that gets personal for the characters and really hooks you in.

* Gorgeous cast. Seriously, everyone is ridiculously good looking (Leo Luo, Kido Gao, Riley Wang, Bai Lu, etc). I also like the chemistry between the two main leads. I initially couldn’t stand his jerky, controlling ways in ep 1 but he’d won me over by the time I finished watching the available episodes, in part because female lead stood her ground and he acknowledged her strength and began to change his ways. Both characters show signs of development which is a plus, and I really like how much the main lead obviously cares deeply for Jiang Jun even if he sucks at showing it directly to her

* the relationship between the ML and FL is amazing once it gets started. I like that the drama doesn’t end right when they get together and that there is a larger storyline than just their relationship to keep you hooked in.

Dislikes:
*The drama starts with many cliches: heroine has a tear allergy so her life is threatened if she cries; there is an accidental kiss with the main male lead in ep 1 that was about as contrived as it gets; etc. I know this is par for the course in Cdrama land and it does get better. The show also periodically makes fun of itself by acknowledging the cliche which helps

* the male lead is initially WAY too controlling (tries to keep Jiang Jun from working at MH because he’s worried she can’t hack it and will cry, manipulates her housing situation so she ends up living across the hall from him) but luckily our female lead is undeterred and quickly proves she is stronger than he thinks. (Update: Many episodes later I have completely changed my opinion and now completely love the main lead and his relationship with the female lead. 1000% won over).

*secondary romance is my least favorite kind of storyline, involving a female character who seems to have no aspirations of her own other than chasing a guy who may not be that into her. Currently do not care about this storyline AT ALL and end up watching it on 2x speed to get through it faster. (Update: My feelings about the secondary relationship remain unchanged, unfortunately).

Verdict: Wonderful office romance. My favorite show on the air right now.

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Love truly is sweet.

This drama was a bit slow and a bit draggy for me. I had to force myself to pay attention quite a bit.

I fell in love with Luo Yun Xi (Deng Lun too) while watching Ashes of Love and wanted to see Luo Yun Xi as Male lead.

The acting was excellent eventhough the story had a few irksome points (like the whole deathly allergic to tears plot) that annoyed me or had me rolling my eyes.

I like how the characters grew in maturity and chemistry. Overall I enjoyed this drama and I think the title is really fitting, especially after finishing the last episode. Love is Sweet ?

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watch it for the cast pls...

Well the cast is definitely to die for, and the chemistry between the lead couple as well as the side couple was also really strong and beautiful so make those the reasons to start the drama.
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story- i enjoyed the story really well in the beginning, than towards the middle, the story became a wee bit less impressive but it was still good enough to keep me going on, their chemistry will definitely keep you going even when the writing becomes a little weak, there was some parts i didn't enjoy and skipped towards the end, but ultimately the last two episodes were well made and well written and i was satisfied
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I liked almost all the main characters as well well as the supportive characters, but i didn't really like the second lead, his character should have been stronger. the side couple was also to die for, and their story was also written beautifully.
i like how the main fl and her best friend (xu li)'s friendship remained strong until the very end.

overall this drama was fun to watch and kept me entertained, i recommend it if your looking for something light and fluffy.

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