Only for Love (2023)

Wasted Potential

I started Only For Love for Dylan Wang. BaiLu has also given an impressive performance in a previous drama. Both are talented actors but this drama gave both of them nothing to work with. The plot is terrible, the characters are terribly written and there is no chemistry.

I watched the first 8 episodes of the show with the greatest of difficulty because nothing was happening with the couples. The drama revolved around a CEO making business deals (boring!) and a financial reporter who is trying to secure interviews by flirting with him (ridiculous!) on the advice of her best friend.

I didn't get far enough to see what happens afterwards because there was nothing to look forward to. Dylan is not fit for a serious CEO role maybe because there is literally nothing interesting about this character. He doesn't even have interesting conversations. BaiLu has also been dealt a bad hand with a character that is unprofessional and immature in her dealings and the series sends a terrible message. We are just expected to believe both are good at their jobs without seeing any real work being done.

I was recommended to skip ahead and watch the last 6 episodes. Episode 31 also doesn't really carry much weight. Episode 32 made me fall asleep in the middle of it. I don't know if I have the ability to even watch the last 5 episodes. I'm so disappointed. But you can see some bits of romance thrown in if that is what you were waiting for. In order to save this drama, it should have wrapped up in half the episodes it actually has. It is so rare for me to drop a drama but I just couldn't do it. Not even for the leads. I hope in future they will work together again in something that has a decent story. As for this drama, sincerely, don't bother.

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Bad acting

First of all, this is more about CHINA actors/ actresses portrayal of their roles that are often lacking but yet they gotten it just for the sake of being in the " series" or for the sake of how " popular" they are as a " traffic stars"...so much different than those actresses/actors in Hollywood, Korean, etc that gotten popular because they are really good. Here once they gotten POPULAR just from one drama then they will get number of offers regardless of whether they are really good or suitable for the roles. The company will then heavily promoted them ( $$$$) but are they really deserving it?? I witnessed many actors/actresses that are not that good, but being made to look " good" by all those positive comments ( paid) all over the social medias to boost their popularity.
As for the case here, Dylan acting is actually not great, his voice is lacking the punch and he relied more on " dubbing" on his previous dramas so in this one with his own voice it shows more of his shortcoming, that put his potrayal of this role not up to standard and his facial expression often is too stiff or overall done. So, I cant get immerse into the story because the is no chemistry between the leads and for me, I put more emphasize on the acting than visuals. Of course I understand the fans want to say good things to protect the idols but honestly, acting and good storyline is what get an audience want to watch the dramas, although fans will watch it for the visuals mostly or just to support their idols.

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Amazing story

I really love this story. I also recommended this story to my best friend. I really enjoyed reading your insights and the way you presented your ideas was clear and engaging. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and perspective with us.
In my opinion this story for new generation.
Usually I never comment on any drama but this is so convincing that I never stop myself to say something about it. You’re doing a great job. Keep it up. This is really amazing. In the enchanting world crafted by the author, "Whispers of Eternity" unfolds as a mesmerizing tapestry of emotions and vivid imagery. The characters breathe life into the narrative, their complexities skillfully explored. The prose is a symphony of eloquence, seamlessly blending poignancy and wit. The pacing, a delicate dance, keeps readers eagerly turning pages. Themes of love, loss, and resilience are interwoven with a touch of magic, adding a mystical allure. While the climax is both heart-wrenching and triumphant, the denouement lingers, leaving a bittersweet aftertaste. "Whispers of Eternity" is a literary gem, a testament to the author's mastery in storytelling. Each page is a brushstroke, painting a canvas of emotions that resonate long after the final chapter.

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Friendship, Love, misunderstanding

This drama flow through Friendship, Love, misunderstanding
If we cut the misunderstand portions from this drama this drama finished under 24 episodes
Main strength of this drama is multi star casting most of the actor and actors are well familiar
I like all the actor and actors in this drama
Dylan Wang ----he delivers mass and stylish acting in this drama
Bai Lu-- As usual she delivers very cute and promising acting
Wei Zhe Ming----he also As usual acting in medium screen time [ in meantime i'm watching I MAY LOVE YOU Its excellent ]
Jiang Pei Yao----she no words to describe outstanding
All the leads and their actings in love scenes chemistry is woww
Overall i love this drama i hope you are all also enjoy it thanking you
If you like---- Wei Zhe Ming ----you can watch this drama I MAY LOVE YOU it's really superb

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Typical

Nothing new here. Same ole C-drama template filled with 'popular' Chinese actors/actresses. When will the Chinese realize that having a popular star doesn't make a drama good? Don't let the fans dictate your agenda! I'd rather have an original and interesting plot than a 'top' cast because an actor/actress, like a NFL quarterback, can't win the game when the playbook stinks and the coach doesn't give good direction. I'm beyond the stage in my life where I just want to see my favorite pretty boy (or girl); I want sustenance, I want creativity, I want originality. If that means reducing the number of episodes, so be it! I've always preferred movies to soap operas anyway. Ok, enough of a rant. I'm really starting to feel sorry (and embarrassed) for the Chinese when all they can produce is the same ole template filled with the latest and hottest stars. Just because an actor/actress has a hit drama doesn't mean they're right for every drama that shows up in their agency inbox. Yep, I'm talking to Dylan. Please, boy, get yourself a more selective agent before you ruin your career again. Or maybe you need a better director who can speak the language that brings out what we saw in LBFD. Pairing him with a popular actress doesn't guarantee success, and frankly, I was disappointed with Bai Lu's character as well so she didn't help him much. Well, anyway, that's all I'm saying. Please, I'm begging you, get rid of the C-drama Rom-Com template and write a new playbook.

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Rich CEO mindf**ks with flirty journalist

Headline says it all and it was cringey. The series will remind one of those online novels and old M&B pocket books with typical tropes involving domineering males and flirty females.

The high rating given by others is probably only because of who the main leads are and they just want to simp all over their favourite actors. Otherwise the series has felt draggy to me. Episodes focusing too much on office deals and what not which gave no value to the progression of the plot.

The title is "only for love" but it seems the Romance is kick-started because the FL wanted to seduce the ML for more juicy info related to her work. This should be retitled "work related seduction"

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Not Even Wang Hedi Could Save This Drama

And I tried to hold on and brave as many episodes as I could, waiting for the story to emerge and something to pique my interest. After 6 episodes, nothing. Time to go! The writing is AWFUL. The story is dull, uninteresting, and a total waste of time and money. The characters are unappealing and have zero charisma and chemistry. This failure is solely on the writers - if they had presented a story with characters worth watching, the actors might have been able to do a better job in portraying them and telling the story.

I'd watch Dylan Wang in anything - and I am usually a Bai Lu fan. However, these characters they were given to play were as dull as dishwater. Bai Lu's character was just about getting on my last nerve. The side characters were uninteresting and had such vapid personalities that they were not even worth investing time or energy in. There was zero romance in the air - not even attraction or initial chemistry (and I've seen Wang Hedi when there is chemistry, and Bai Lu as well). This drama was a dismal disappointment and from the responses I have read, I should have expected it, but I still held on to hopes because of the leads.

Again, even the biggest, brightest actors/actresses can't do much with a crappy script - and this one was probably one of the worst scripts I've seen.

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Sorry not sorry

Ridiculous plots !!! Weird script !! Bad directing!!
Too much whitewashing effects !!
No offensive to all main actors !!
But script itself is so Cheap and doesn’t make sense, so A list actors should not take those kind of projects !!!

Dialogues are not well-connected, not constructive and not solid!!
Scripts writer just want to put only cheesy cliche’ plots.
Actors acting parts is nothing to be impressive.

Totally Ridiculous plots !!! Weird script !! Bad directing!!
Too much whitewashing effects !!
No offensive to all main actors !!

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