Once We Get Married (2021)

Summary

I honestly really loved this show, I actually finished watching it today lol. I myself did have problems with the side characters, for example the ml love rival, I get that he was the fl childhood friend and what not but he started giving me very creepy vibes, everywhere she went he was somehow there to "protect" her, he was very very obsessed, and actually needed some sort of help, NOT only that once the fl rejected him he should've STEPPED away but NOOO he continued to try and win her love like what.

The fl love rival, omg I despise her it took the girl 24 episodes to finally move on. I hated her so much to the point where I wanted to slap her across the screen, girl had no self esteem whatsoever all she cared about was destroying the relationship between her childhood "lover" and Xixi, hated her so much I can't even talk about the stuff she did.

My problems were with the fl, girly was very dumb..I'm sorry but she was, she let things go right through her and very easy to manipulate/taken advantage of, even though the contract was fake she could've acted better and actually showed her love, or wtv.

The best friend of the fl, I loved her BUT she let love for the second ml get in the way of her secrets, she spoiled the family problems and not only that told him about the contract, like babe..she trusted you with that and you ratted her out.

But besides my little spoilers I really loved it, the music had me in tears, there was the cute moments, and the spicy ones. honestly I think this was the first c-drama I've watched where there's about 209 kissing scenes, and they kept on tripping on air and accidentally falling into each other. LIKE WHAT.

but It had it's potential and I did love some parts but I skipped some as well. Enjoy watching it. :)

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Looking for FLUFF?

Honestly, I went into this not expecting much. Most C-dramas don't really do it for me. I also rarely ever make it to the end of them unless I am really determined to finish the drama(s) in question. This one however, is among the few that I enjoyed and successfully completed. Why thO?

1. I am a sucker for both pretty/handsome main leads.
2. The fluff was overflowing!
3. I love a good cliche done right.

Like any drama it wasn't perfect, but Yin Si Chen and Gu XiXi really had some wonderful chemistry that kept me entertained and coming back for more. I loved the progression on their relationship, the exclusion of denial when they realized they had fallen for each other, and how natural their interactions were. It's not a drama that introduces anything mind blowing or relatively 'new,' but I can say with certainty that it does the classic drama must have moments quite well and to a standard that had me eager to view episode after episode. I was actually surprised to see a lot of low reviews, but I think this can be attributed to the fact that this C-drama isn't considered "ground-breaking" or frankly all that deep. It's cute, comforting, and familiar, which I often look for in my selections, as I prefer delving into dramas for the sake of good natured escapism: mindless watching if you will.

If you are looking for something to pass the time, feel good about, and not have to analyze too deeply, I think this drama fits your bill. A truly pleasant and nicely filmed watch, despite its conventionalism.

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Fun guilty pleasure bursting with chemistry!

Nowadays, most dramas don't have much originality, therefore there must be *something* that makes it enjoyable and worthwhile. The main leads are this *something*. It's easy to come by pretty people in entertainment, but they have that intangible chemistry and adorable quality that makes them perfectly matched and special.

The story has been done thousands of times, but with these two, I just keep smiling at their cuteness. Wang Ziqi sells "heads over heels in love" with his smoldering eyes. The actor's innate adorkableness makes people enjoy Yin Sichen's arrogance, bossiness, childishness, and vulnerabilities. It's funny how "girls' dream lover" was initially a silly narcissistic moniker but it turns out quite accurate by the end.

Wang Yuwen is sweet and cute without being annoyingly over the top. Gu Xixi is kind-hearted but also smart, playful and resourceful. Even though the drama had the typical 2nd leads trying to break them up, it wasn't too annoying because YSC and GXX were dedicated to each other, always loving and supportive.

The series isn't anywhere near perfect. The other couple was weak and I fast forwarded through them and 2nd leads. GXX's father and grandmother were terrible, but luckily not in many scenes. Her mother was so awesome, I wish they included her in the final fashion show. Why wasn't she there? One of my favorite scenes was the dinner with YSC, GXX and her mother. Simple family warmth. Wang Ziqi has a great filial vibe he injects into his characters. The quiet sweet scene of YSC and GXX star gazing after was also lovely.

It wasn't the funniest Rom Com, but had really laughable moments. Torturing each other with their cringy PDA, YSC's face during the horror movie, and anytime he was jealous... The bubble tea still has me snickering.

Yeah, on paper, it certainly has more negative points than positives. But in execution, this series has this addictiveness that makes me giddy and keep watching this delightful pair.

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Cliche, but fun and engaging watch.

This series was your typical contract marriage storyline with the reason for the marriage being ridiculous to start and the leads being completely at odds with each other. You also have the annoying and creepy interlopers who try and win the leads for themselves and thus don’t know when to cut their losses and move on. But outside of the typical cliches this was actually very good.

First off, the leads had amazing chemistry. They did a great job making me believe everything they were going through, whether they were at odds with each other, playing jokes on each other or being completely in love, I bought it. They felt like a real couple.

Secondly, I like that both leads had their own lives and careers before and after they fell in love. Though they loved each other deeply, neither only lived for a relationship with the other, which is rare in a lot of these romance dramas. They both had their own career aspirations and goals, in addition to their desire to have a life together.

Third, the business story which was the foundation of the series was actually pretty good, which again is rare in these dramas. Yes, it was ridiculous that Alex would require XiXi and Yi Chen marry before the contract with Marry Me went into affect, but all the other storylines surrounding the business made sense and worked well.

Fourth, the secondary romance was cute and believable, which again is rare in these dramas. It didn’t feel forced and I actually enjoyed it immensely.

Lastly, the romance was cliche but was very well done. I liked that they did things to help each other from a genuine place, before and after they fell in love. I liked that despite all the struggles they went through they never broke up, but ended up working through the issues together. I liked Mo Zixin in the beginning, but he started to become creepy about halfway through the series. Never understood why he just didn’t ask XiXi out after he gave her a ride to the party in the first episode. His subsequent behavior bordered on being stalkerish and was very creepy, especially when he always seemed to pop up everywhere XiXi showed up. His whole purpose was ridiculous being that he’d come looking for her, deeming her the love of his life, due to her being kind to him when they were kids, which is a cliche I detest in these shows. And then there was XiWei who was the very cliche female who feels like the male lead was hers for the taking and that they belonged together even though he’d shown zero romantic interest in her in the 20 years they’d known each other. She was simply there to cause trouble. Though I must say, the trouble she caused was interesting and worked to push the story forward.

The show was not perfect, there were a few scenes and character decisions that didn’t make sense, but overall it was a really good series.

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Another contract cum fake marriage turned true romance & marriage

This cdrama is very typical contract cum fake marriage between the ML & FL. The ML is very successful, good looking yet arrogant & bossy guy. The FL is as usual an average girl who tries to achieve her dreams as a fashion designer. In the midst both cross path & forced to be together.

Pro's :-
1) The chemistry & sparks between the ML & FL are good.
2) If ones love romcom with high sugar & sweetness then this cdrama fits in this category.
3) Considered short with total of 24 episodes with average of 40 mins/episode.
4) This cdrama can be a filler while waiting for long ongoing cdramas.
5) The ending OST is very mesmerizing. I like this song & singer voice. Even the lyrics are very meaningful.

Con's :-
1) The supporting FL or 2nd FL - her role was really horrible. She can goes all the way trying to break the main couple relationship. This is the reason why I start to slow down watching it.
2) The supporting ML or 2nd ML - his role was too kind & understanding. Total very different from the 2nd FL role. Over here, he is being very supportive & caring towards FL. Even though he knew FL earlier than ML but he doesn't stand a chance to win over the FL heart compared to others cdramas which always featured ML knew the FL earlier.
3) The ML role from an arrogant & bossy role suddenly change 360 degree like a smitten kitty when he is falls head over heel for the FL. I feel ML should be himself & not transform to someone else due to deep love towards FL.
4) Then the 2nd couple that is ML bestfriend who is a player & falls in love with his staff. This couple chemistry is not as good as the main couple.
5) Even though this cdrama is considered short with total of 24 episodes it keeps on repeating on how FL was being harmed or framed for being together with the ML which I find it over-doing. Personally I don't know why the FL still choose to be with the ML when she has to go to hell & back relationship perhaps this is what we called dramatic.....

Overall this cdrama is watchable but if you were to ask if I would re-watch it then my answer is NO. I might Google search for the last OST song & listen to it repetitively but not re-watching the whole drama.

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HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP. SWEETNESS. DESPITE CLICHES, LEARNING WHAT TRUE LOVE IS

This drama caught me totally by surprise. I started it out of curiosity because of the MV, and i ended addicted to it. Even though it differs from the original novel, it was very very good. It's the classic contract marriage Cinderella clichè, but with some surprises and not totally clichè. I really liked the leading couple. Wang Zi Qi as Yin Sichen was OUTSTANDING, a cold and overbearing CEO... and a rolling cute bear. I really loved his character development. He does not change completely, but he has no fear to show his weak side anymore. He's the overbearing CEO, but at the same time the jealous and a bit immature adult man deeply in love.
Wanyg Yuwen as Gu Xi Xi was simply perfect. She's not strong and not so weak. She learns to be stronger and brave in love.
Their chemistry is really eyecatching and overwhelming. I don't complaing about XiXi's style, since everyone forgets her background.
I quite liked the second pairing, they are cute in their own way but very very at side. Sichen's assistand steals the thunder when he shows, he's charming.
I really hated both second leads. They are very obsessive. Mo Zixin is an obsessive stalker who does not give up, and hides his manipulative side behind a facade of the gentleman. How awful. Ran Xiwei is even worse. Obsessed like crazy, she has no shame in using tricks.
GRANDMA AND MOTHERS FOR THE BEST AHAHAHAHAHA
I really loved it, well-made clichè are so perfect to watch.
Really recommended if you want something light, heartwarming, but with a wink of important topics.

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Chokingly cheesy, but rewatchable

This is kinda drama that I would binge-watch on spare time because the story is so light, I wouldn't have to think. But hear me the pros & cons...

Cons:
1. Super cheesy love story.
2. Love chemistry between couples are not great.
3. Predictable
4. The soundtrack is typical. Not kinda song that makes you eagerly want to collect

Pros:
1. FL has talent & many positive traits. I always cringe when C drama brought a pretty-do nothing-dumb-always mess up kinda FL. But Xixi pictures a working girl with on point thinking and solves her mistakes with dignity
2. ML could act cutish. Most drama pictures ML as a cool-godly man from start to end. But Sichen could act childish once learned Xixi loves him back.
3. Female take serious lead here. From XiXi, Ruona, Grandma, Mrs. Yin senior, even the scheming XiWei. Makes you nod for the women.

In the end, OWGT is light and enjoyable with a mug of coffee or bunch of popcorn.

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Great acting from Male Lead

Storyline wise we have nothing new here. We saw it before: contract marriage and you fall in live. Nothing new.

However, I surprisingly really really enjoyed it.
I really love the male lead’s acting skills.
I love how I can see his indifference gradually turn into attraction then internal denial to falling in love and finally acknowledging his love.
It made the love from his side feel very intense and real!!
I cannot say so for the female lead. I’m not saying her acting skills are bad, just that couldn’t feel the love from her side as strong as from the male lead.
I also love how when they are finally truly together, there is actually a strong trust and healthy relationship!!
For me, that is actually divine.
I love how there is that trust but also how every time the antagonist girl try to force herself on the ML, he isn’t pitying on her or going easy. He full on stops her!! I really admired that indifference he has for her.
I feel this is one of the reason why the drama really captivated me. He meant only business from her and made it clear and had no sort of pity or compassion for her. His looks for her was very very cold. Yet when he looks at the FL, you feel drown in love. I will definitely watch more drama of his♥️♥️

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