Professional Single (2020)

not too bad but this is not my cup of tea

Finally……

In this drama I didn't really get any insight. Whether it's the plot or the characters, it wasn't really deepened other than the main character. The setting wasn't too broad apart from fighting over a guy, vacation, and making a statue in college. I didn't feel like every problem was completely resolved. Then at the beginning there were 5 roommates but it became 4, not to mention it was said that there were only 3 girls in the sculpture department in the next episode it became 6 (I don't understand this inconsistency, maybe I missed something). The main character was said to be the head of the dormitory discipline committee but it didn't continue and was only introduced at the beginning. oh did I miss the explanation part or what?!

There were many things that were confusing and boring... Qing's parents weren't told, also Qian's parents (it's also unclear how her father responded to Qian who didn't change majors :)) even though the problem was often brought up. Even though I felt this was the main problem that needed to be highlighted.

The friendship drama could almost be deepened, especially if the friendship was broad with other majors. The characters of her friends are more interesting to me huhuhu.. I can't choose anyway. Here the setting is like she's ambitious to make a statue and nothing else is told... or did I forget? But yes, I'm bored watching them make statues but don't know what happens next. Talking about statues I always ask, THE STATUES ARE REALLY SOLID AND WERE THEY NOT BURNED? CONTINUOUSLY YOU ARE REALLY GOOD AT MAKING STATUES WEARING WHITE CLOTHES BUT THE CLOTHES ARE STILL CLEAN (Immediately remember the jkt48 song-Wear White Clothes) hahaha.. But yeah, that really makes me confused (this is an insult to the artistic director hehe)

Poor athlete (second lead), he didn't get enough screen time at the end. Even though he is mentioned as the main character in the synopsis, hahaha. Just for display, okay? (btw this character gets a love interest for the main character but always fails, like in a little thing called love in China version. I am waiting for your drama as main character, woke? Hohoho.

Oops, although this drama is almost boring, this drama is not cringe. There are many interesting backgrounds and most of the situations are funny. I don't really love the woman character (not the actress, but the character she play). But…… CAN I HUG AARON DENG BECAUSE HIS SHOULDERS ARE SO MANLY OH MY GOD HIS SHOULDERS ARE STURDY TO BEAR ANY BURDEN BUT HIS HEART IS SO SOFT TO BE HUGGED! If there was any other Aaron Deng drama, I think I want to watch it. This drama is good enough to entertain us who are feeling down because there are many funny scenes even though there are many plots that jump around like frog. Like the plot from freshman to graduation 3 years later and the two main characters become a couple in the middle episode after only knowing each other for a few months when they were freshmen (Remember when the guy was freshman already become a disciplinary commission hahaha). But considering the title they are "Professional Single', WHERE IS THE MANIFESTATION OF 'PROFESSIONAL SINGLE' ????

I don't know, maybe this is not my type or maybe I didn't really look into it when I watched it.

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Good storyline but kinda toxic relationship

Although i enjoyed the drama till 15th or so episodes, my interest went down pretty quick after that. Male lead is the usual cliche lead, cold and brilliant until he met fl. but the reason i dont like this drama much and gave low rating is because he is way too possessive not healthy possessive but toxic possessive and Yuan Qian(fl) just went along with his interests which makes it all the more problematic. And the second male lead is better with female lead than the male lead since he gives her more freedom and space., their relationship was sweet until male lead tampered with it. only reason for 3.5 rating is because of the friendship, the struggle of art students and the whole growing up.
wont rewatch again for sure

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Be Aware Before Watching

A not so good drama

To be honest, this show was a little problematic. I don't know if it's just me or what..but there were so many annoying scenes that I just can't continue it. Like females can't do that they can't do this or WHY ARE YOU MAKING A FEMALE DO THIS?!. It also normalizes obsessive relationships. Like WTF! It feels nice because it's happening in a drama. But if it happens in real life, you will understand that it's not right and it should not happen. However I still thought that I'll complete it but I couldn't. There were many funny scenes but mostly it was annoying, cringey and problematic. The drama wasn't that much good and lovely if you watch it carefully...So be careful before watching it, If you don't like watching the things mentioned above then it'll be just you waste of time.

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Gorgeous ML + Cute FL + romcom cliches = average but cute youth drama

Likes: I could stare at Aaron Deng all day...broad shoulders, long lashes, tall and handsome...yes, please.

Dislikes: But his acting needs major work. He's a rookie so I give some leeway, but man, is he awkward and stiff. Also, is it me, or did the neck herding look a bit rough and unromantic?

This is a light hearted average college drama with a bright tone that was really easy to watch because there were no useless side stories or characters that no one cares about. The side BFFs are actually funny and enjoyable to watch and always revolve around the central leads so I really liked how I didn't have to skip through any scenes to get back to the OTP. The FL is tiny and adorable and I thought she acted pretty well. The ML as I said is gorgeous, but I found his acting so forced and awkward. He would give a stiff smile at the strangest times. It was really puzzling and I kept wondering why the director didn't help coach him in a better direction, but he did manage to pull off the chemistry with the FL which is the only reason why I continued until the end. When they did get together though, I soon found the story got boring and a bit draggy.

Overall I found it a light, bright, easy watch, but if you can't stomach the rookie acting, then it might not be for you.

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I'm kind of in the minority here, but I didn't much care for this series and thought that Aaron Deng was stiff as a board with his acting. I also had a bit of issue with how brusque and rough Qin Shen acted towards Yuan Qian all the time. And that whole jealous boyfriend act was probably intended to be cute and comedic, but it actually made me annoyed and uncomfortable. Instead of seeming like a protective boyfriend, Qin Shen came off a bit controlling--it bothered me that Yuan Qian and her roommate friends seemed okay with it just because Qin Shen is good looking, and because Yuan Qian likes him. I feel like it gives out a bad message that it's okay to let your boyfriend push and pull you around, and be forceful with you, as well as dictate who you're allowed to be friends with, when in reality, it's a big red flag.

On the flip side, I also got annoyed with Yuan Qian's overreaction to wanting to keep her relationship with Qin Shen a secret when they first started dating. It was highly unnecessary, and unfair to Qin Shen.

I DO give props to the guy who portrayed Song Si Yi--he was really natural and likable. There were moments when the character got annoying, but it was hard to completely hate him. I'm also extremely happy that he pretty much backed off of Yuan Qian peacefully when he finds out that she and Qin Shen are a couple.

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Problematic ML...?

Looking for something light with few ep I decided to watch this drama. This drama quite enjoyable but with quite big problematic character u can say... ^_^.

I really split between want to give this drama high score or not. Because actually i really enjoy this drama. This drama funny, enjoyable, typical school romance drama. But like bips99 wrote in her/his review. The ML himself really have problematic behaviour.

Qin Shen (QS) as a man is maybe one the most problematic ML in the drama world that everybody ok with it. He's one of the most jealous man, he like to tease his girl just to see her reaction, he control almost everything about Yuan Qian (YQ). No single trust he put in her for almost all the drama. He though when he tease her, after YQ just talking to Song Si Yi (SY), is something funny... No it's not supposed to be OK.

Ling Wei is also one of the most stupid girl. QS definitely not like her, you can said even QS can't stand in one room with her, but she still trying to get closer to him. And what is the problem between them until QS can't stand in a room with her never been explained here.

Btw the more I think the more I feel all the man here really like to tease the girl they like. Like SY also really like to tease YQ & Chen Qi Nan like to tease Luo Xin Xin. It's like the writer only observe the little boy who like to pull the hair of the girl they like.

Overall this actually a good & enjoyable drama
if only without the big problem that our ML have, that can put the wrong image of how the good man supposed to treat their girl.

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