Yr/TV Stn: 2012/Hunan TV,FTV,GTV
Cast:
Zhang Han ~ Tang Jun / Tom
Chen Qiao En ~ Lin Xiao Jie
Godfrey Gao ~ Gao Zi Qi
Zhang Meng ~ Zeng Chu Chu
Coco Jiang ~ Bai Ji Qing
Synopsis: (edited from Dramawiki)
After a failed relationship with her former boss and ex-boyfriend Gao Zi Qi, Lin Xiao Jie decides to start her new career in Shanghai's Huanghai dept store with the support of her internet pal Tom. When she finds out that one of her employees, Tang Jun, is actually Tom, and that he's the heir of Huanghai, she begins to doubt his intentions, resulting in a series of misunderstandings.
Review:
It has been a long time since I last watched a China-Taiwan production.The director is Taiwanese hence the whole drama is quite "Taiwanese". Haha! The plot is the usual idol-styled plot between a commoner and wealthy boys' love story, coupled with lots of corporate issues.
The cast are all quite well known. Qiao En used to be TW idol drama queen, Godfrey is well- known as a model-turned-actor in TW, but I am not familiar with his previous works. Zhang Han is famous for his role as Dao Ming Si in China's version of "Hana Yori Dango". Zhang Meng is an uprising Chinese actress while Coco is a well-known host-model-actress.
Qiao En has been missing from TW drama scene, but I think her acting is getting better after working in Chinese productions for the past few years. Xiao Jie is a plain character because nearly every idol drama has such a female lead. She's not a weakling as she mustered her courage to solve her problems, and she's competent in her work. Qiao En is older than Zhang Han, but I liked their chemistry, very natural. On the other hand, I felt that her chemistry with Godfrey was kinda missing.
First time watching Zhang Han and his acting was not too bad, though still got room for improvement. Tang Jun is the usual super nice guy who willing does everything for the woman he loves without any returns. Nothing too special again. It's the chemistry b/w QE and him that made the drama watachable.
Godfrey has good looks, but his acting is still quite raw. Zi Qi is actually quite a silly guy despite being smart and rich. He gave in too much to his ex gf Ji Qing, but does not know how to break up with her thorougly. Unlike Xiao Jie, he seemed to be quite weak in handling relationship issues.
Zhang Meng's character is meant to be hated coz' she could not get her guy and took revenge of his company. Typical evil role.
Coco is pretty but her acting was not convincing. I could not stand her high-pitched voice either, especially when she quarelled with Zi Qi. It's irritating!
