Drama Digest
This drama is a story about two ex-classmates who move to Shanghai. Li Wen Jia is a girl who returns to Shanghai, her hometown. Xu Dong Yang comes to shanghai in search of a job. In 2003, during SARS, they met for the first time, and fate separated them, and the same fate brought them together again in a new epidemic in 2020.
The Feel Good Part
We can see in the drama that both our main leads face problems in their workplaces. Dong Yang faced many difficulties but didn’t give up, and due to his honest and hard-working nature, he got promoted. Wen Jia also faced troubles at her workplace, but she came out victorious. She became more vigorous and brave as she faced everyday difficulties at work. They both ended up renting a place together and slowly grew close. When Wen Jia fell ill, Dong Yang became sure about his feelings for his roommate. They eventually decide to get married and start a family. But the path is not easy. Dong Yang loses his job, and Wen Jia becomes a mother. But they overcome everything together and live a happy life in the end.
The Disappointing Part
There is not a disappointing part as such in the drama. It has the right amount of love and difficulties, all actors get enough screen time, and the script looks organized and well-directed. A few scenes can be disappointing, like when Wen Jia faces troubles after becoming a mother. Her in-laws cause her some problems, which makes our female lead sad. Overall, you are looking forward to a well-directed and scripted drama with good music in the background.
In-Depth Analysis
The drama ‘Love in Shanghai’ shows a leap of 17 years. This leap showed us the changes that Shanghai went through and how much Wen Jia and Dong Yang’s life has changed. The various problems that they had to face to get together. They were college classmates and met after 17 years in the background of an epidemic that changed the dynamics of their relationship. Speaking of the production of this drama, it happens to be the first in the country to use an “8K full process.”
Star Power
The male lead, Ku Dong Yang, has done great work in the drama. The actor’s previous works have shown how good his acting is. The female lead, Wen Jia, has demonstrated her excellent acting skills in this drama. Her gorgeous and charming personality has guaranteed high ratings for the drama. Her eyes, facial expressions, and stubborn outlook have made the audience wait for her dramas to come on screen. The chemistry of the two actors has got the audience on their heels.
Overall Opinion
This drama would be a treat to the eyes if one were to say something. The script, music, casting, and direction are all on the mark and make the audience glue their eyes to the screen and wait for the story to reveal itself. The plot of the story is simple but attractive. The acting showed the actors’ experience in the field. In short, it is drama you have to add to your watch list.
