Drama Digest
Dear Renew tells the story of a few youngsters who help a coffee shop through its difficult times. She decides to return to China after hearing about her childhood best friend’s business and love life failures. She disguises herself as a man to apply for a barista position. She allures both men and women with her charming personality. Zhou Shiyao, a guy who falls for her while helping her, Will she reciprocate feelings for Zhoe Shiyao and choose him over her best friend, Lin Chen? Watch the drama to find out how the triangle love story plays out.
The The Feel-Good Part
The show is entertaining, especially the parts of Lu Xinyu in her impersonated appearance as a man. It is fun to watch all the people going crazy for her, regardless of their sexuality. The OSTs helped in evoking emotions and feelings. The cinematography is excellent.
The Disappointing Part
Nothing much happens in the storyline; it is just a fun drama that is too unrealistic and could never happen in real life. The supporting cast has less screen space when compared to the main cast. The directing could have been a bit better and the comedy scenes are cringy. Some scenes may seem annoying and unnecessary, but they are bearable.
In-Depth Analysis
Lin Chen, the protagonist of the drama, is on the verge of a nervous breakdown as his business and love life collide. The drama takes a turn when his childhood friend Lu Xinyu decides to help him by disguising herself as a male and applying for a barista position. She won the award for the national fancy coffee brewing championship at the age of 22. She tries to tackle the business loss in her male guise, but Zhoe Shiyao gets a love interest in Lu Xinyo while helping her. She unknowingly falls for her childhood friend, Lin Chen. The show focuses on the events of Lu Xinyu’s life while she tries to maintain her identity as a male without getting caught. The show explores delicate themes that are meaningful. The drama is hilarious, optimistic, and sometimes heart-breaking.
Star Power
The actors are the star power of the show. Li Si Da Ni has done a great job of delivering her androgynous appearance on-screen, and her character was quite appealing. She is a versatile actress who can perform any role without having to add any extra color to the character. Wang Sen was perfect for the role of Lin Chen. His character has the potential to captivate the audience from the start. He delivered an excellent performance. The supporting cast has to be appreciated for their respective roles.
Cast: Wang Sen as Lin Chen, Li Chang as Lin Shuai, Chang Dan Dan as Fang Shui Rou, Da Qing as Da Jiang.
Overall Opinion
Dear Renew is an entertaining drama that is content with friendship, love, and humor. The storyline was intense and funny. This drama is very engaging and has its own distinct style. This serves as a heart-warming, sweet love story. For those who love funny and entertaining dramas, this is a feast for you.
