Taiwanese title: 放羊的星星
Aired on TTV / SETTVFrom 2007 March to July
20 episodes
Main cast:
Notes:
- Hello Lawyer from Autumn's concerto!
- This is my second time watching after years and it's a Fav again!
- 2020 October 16th update: Third time watching and I still agree with myself. Fav!
Review: Fav!
Title: Meaningful. Girl's symbol is a star and she's Boy's lucky star.
Girl: She has a talent for designing jewellery but she uses her skills to counterfeit and is convicted for fraud. She's amazing, being strong to support others and also standing for herself when she's treated unfairly. (+)
Sidenote: The actress is obviously dubbed, something I find dumb, seriously, there wasn't any Taiwanese actress who could have played the role? However, though it's jarring at the beginning, I got used to it and Yoo Ha Na is perfect. She's very expressive and hits all the notes.
Boy: He's the second master (i.e. second son of the president) of a jewellery company but he doesn't want any part of it and goes to become a car racer. He's cocky and passionnate, willing to do anything to protect those he loves, but also willful and impulsive. And he's played by Jimmy Lin who is on this list. (+)
Other girl: She's a designer at the jewellery company who has worked hard to overcome her secret past. She's also a villain but one with motivations and you can almost find her pitiful. (+)
Relationship: Yeah! So much chemistry beween Boy and Girl. Their relationship is epic but at the most basic, they complement each other and challenge each other to become better persons. Moreover, though their social status are really different, their relationship is well-balanced. (+)
Plot: The pacing is really good, the obstacles and stakes aren't repetitive. I never got bored and it never stopped being addictive. Also, no weird last act. (+) Despite my enthusiasm, I have to note that the drama relies a lot on convenient accidental overhearing of key conversations, sometimes combined with unnatural speech. If I had to drink each time it happens, I wouldn't be able to write this review.
Funny factor? YES! YES! then less... then NOO!!!
Music: I wouldn't buy the OST but i like the songs and they compliment the drama.
What the...? I kind of feel bad for the Taiwanese villagers for how they are depicted.
Bottom line: Fav are subjective but while this drama uses cheap tricks, it controls them very well, avoids some clichés and benefits from great actors (I didn't say great acting). It also deals with almost deep issues. To conclude, be prepared to be invested in these characters' stories and to embark on a rollercoaster of emotions! Fav!!
Funny factor? YES! YES! then less... then NOO!!!
Music: I wouldn't buy the OST but i like the songs and they compliment the drama.
What the...? I kind of feel bad for the Taiwanese villagers for how they are depicted.
Bottom line: Fav are subjective but while this drama uses cheap tricks, it controls them very well, avoids some clichés and benefits from great actors (I didn't say great acting). It also deals with almost deep issues. To conclude, be prepared to be invested in these characters' stories and to embark on a rollercoaster of emotions! Fav!!
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