Love Keeps Going - ep 1

Sep 06, 2011 21:57

Well, actually about halfway through ep 1 - first ep is over 1:30 long (!!!)

I like it. It's not earthshaking or anything but it's pleasant. I think a lot of it, however, would depend on how much you like Cyndi Wang. I find her adorable so I am invested and amused, but if you are not a fan, it will probably fall pretty flat.

The story of LKG revolves around Mei Le (Cyndi), a young woman who dedicated herself to being useful, believing only useful people are loved. However, her life gets derailed when her fiance leaves her for another woman and her professional/personal plans all fall apart. And then she meets her former fiance's ascerbic brother (Mike He).

I actually quite like the concept - everyone in Mei Le's life so far doesn't love her for her, they love her for what she can do (she is organized, skilled, with good job etc), even her mother. But that is not really what love should be about - it is not supposed to be conditional, based on what you can do for another person. That is something in an employment situation, not an emotional one. So I hope Mei Le learns to be loved for herself and learn to value herself and not just what she can do for other people. So far, the only person who makes her get grumpy and get out of 'born to please' mode is Mike He's character, so that is a good sign.

mike he, love keeps going, doramas4

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