Drama Review: Forever Love

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Rating

★★★★

Episodes

28

Drama Digest

The drama details the love story of two students. It depicts a campus love tale; one of the top students in school and the class monitor, Xia Lin Xi, falls for a newly transferred student, Jiang Zhen Han, who is the complete opposite of her. Will they find the true meaning of love in each other? Can they overcome all the hurdles that life has prepared for them? Watch the drama to see how their story unfolds.

 The Feel-Good Part

It’s intriguing to watch how the lead’s friendship transforms into love. They have the healthiest relationship that can make the audience believe in true love, which is said to be the most beautiful feeling one can ever encounter. The storyline is pleasant and appealing. The character developments are depicted perfectly in a more realistic way. The OSTs are beautiful and contribute to the atmosphere of the scenes ideally. The chemistry between the leads is literally everything that keeps the audience glued to the show.

The Disappointing Part

The storyline is a bit draggy. It is the adaptation of one of the famous novels. There is a chance that readers might find it not as good as the book. It is a simple, clichéd, realistic love story that is predictable.

 In-Depth Analysis

Forever Love is a young adult contemporary love story that portrays the campus love story through their after-graduation life. The class monitor, Xia Lin Xi, had to put the new student, Jiang Zhen Han, in line, who had been transferred from another school. Their friendship eventually turns into feelings for each other. When Jiang Zhen Han realizes his feelings for Xia Lin Xi, he leaves without even saying a word. They reunite in college, and they start making plans for their life. They are the most understanding couple you will ever come across. This drama focuses on small moments, which are too realistic that everyone can relate. There is no overdramatizing and exaggeration. It is a simple yet realistic love story between a couple who are normal like everyone else outside the drama world; people with aspirations, family, and responsibilities. The main arc of the story is the leads’ bond and the relationship that grows along with them, from high school to graduation and then to marriage. Such relationships are really rare to find these days.

Star Power

The actors have done  a fantastic job. They have made it very realistic by detailing every emotion realistically. The chemistry between the leads is really something that is worth looking for. The female lead’s character is so lovable, and her character growth is beautifully portrayed by the actress Julia Xiang.

Cast: Wang An Yu as Jiang Zhen Han, Julia Xiang as Xia Lin Xi, Chen as Chen Yi Chuan, Pan Mei Ye as Gu Xiao Man, Zhao Hao Hong as Zhang Huai Wu, Yuan Hao as Qin Yue.

Overall Opinion

Forever Love is a realistic drama that everyone can relate to. The cinematography is incredible. If you are into dramas that are raw and realistic, it is worth watching. Go for it.