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Sh**ting Stars

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ⒸBrush n Pen Designs Drama Name:    별똥별   [Sh**ting Stars] - 16  EPISODES Cast:   Lee Sung Kyung as Oh Han Byul, Kim Young Dae as Gong Tae Sung Language:  Korean As the name, this story is not about shooting stars (meteors). The story revolves around a handsome actor (a star of the entertainment industry) and his college mate (PR head) who is the female head of this drama. In this rom-com, the PR head cleans up the mess created by its stars/actors. Although the leads have a love-hate relationship, the drama takes a new turn with an even more handsome legal advisor of the entertainment company. Characters: Female protagonist(s): Oh Han Byul,  a beautiful independent woman,  is the PR head of Star Force Entertainment. The leads are like sworn enemies but eventually develop feelings for each other. The cast, to be honest, is amazing. She is perfect to play the role of someone who shows emotions such as - being happy with the job, tired, disgusted, in love, independent, and so on. Even her

Falling into your smile!

ⒸBrush n Pen Designs Drama Name:    你微笑时很美    [Falling into your smile] - 31  EPISODES Cast:   Xu Kai as Lu Si Cheng, Cheng Xiao as Tong Yao, Zhai Xiao Wen as Jian Yang Language:  Chin ese This is not my first e-sports drama. But then they all almost have a similar storyline. The entire plot revolves around the only female e-sports player for whom the king of this sport falls in love. But the plot doesn't begin with the obvious and the story starts well.  Characters: Female protagonist: Tong Yao dares to pursue her dream of playing at the OPL (watch the drama to know what it is ;D) going against her parents. The top team's top player injures and is replaced by the first female at OPL, Tong Yao. She faces hardships at the league and has setbacks, but this young petite chap doesn't lose faith.  Male protagonist: The tall, handsome, and notoriously hard-to-please captain Lu Si Cheng is just like any other strict player whose aim is to win the championship. This character has b

Love at Night

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ⒸBrush n Pen Designs Drama Name:    夜色暗涌时     [Love at Night ] - 30  EPISODES Cast:   Zhang Yu Xi as Xu Qing You, Liu Xue Yi as Mo Ling Ze, Zhao Yuan Yuan as Fang Qi, Gu Zi Cheng as Xu Wei Language:  Chin ese Unlike other office romances, this drama is more of an office+accident+damsel in distress kind of romance. When the female lead is cheated on by her decade-long boyfriend, she is devastated. Will, their trial to get back together, be successful? Watch to find out. Characters: Female protagonist: Youyou is a hard-working woman, who is in a senior position in her firm. She faces multiple problems at her workplace, but she is determined to solve them with all her might. This character is actually a great lesson for women. She faces hardships in her work as well as her personal life, but she manages to keep her professional and personal life separate, without either affecting the other. Zhang Yu Xi was an excellent choice as the female lead. Her expressions, acting, as well as emotion

You Make Me Dance

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  ⒸBrush n Pen Designs Drama Name:  유메이크미댄스; 너는나를춤추게한다   (You make me dance-8 episodes) Cast: Choo Young Woo as Song Shi On, Wong Hyung Hoon as Jin Hong Seok Language: Korean Story Line: A dance student, Shi On, undergoes family issues and is left with an emotional wound and a major debt. He encounters the loan shark, Hong Seok, who ends up living with Shi On in his rooftop apartment. Will Shi On pass his Dance Auditions and clear debts? Will the duo just live like roommates?  Characters:  Lead 1: Choo Young Woo has made his debut in this series as a university student majoring in Contemporary Dance. For a newbie, Woo has done a rather good job. He has showcased his talent and skill in dance perfectly. He has portrayed different emotions and phases like living with his mother for most of his life; the sudden loss of the only family he had; his innocence; his passion for dance and so on. Although I personally feel that Choo Woo can work on his facial expressions.  Lead 2: Hyung Hoon pla

Go Ahead

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ⒸBrush n Pen Designs Drama Name:    以家人之名     [Go Ahead ] - 46  EPISODES Cast:   Seven Tan as Li Jian Jian, Song Wei Long as Ling Xiao, Steven Zhang as He Zi Qiu Language:  Chin ese 'Go Ahead' is one of the top ten dramas of 2020. It is a mixture of various emotions. The story revolves around three troubled children who find solace in their common experiences to become the best family that they can be for each other. Leaving your family is difficult, but it's even more difficult when you're left with a bleak future. As these children get older, they realize that they can no longer live together.  Will they live together again? If so, will they be happy? Characters: Female protagonist: Jian Jian is raised by her father and their neighbor. Growing up with guys had made her no less than a boy. Seven Tan has wonderfully played the role, initially as a tomboy teenager and later, a responsible daughter who strives to achieve her goals. There are scenes where there is awkwardn

Coffee and Vanilla

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ⒸBrush n Pen Designs Drama Name:    コーヒー&バニラ    [Café Vanilla ] - 10  EPISODES Cast:   Dori Sakurada as Hiroto Fukami, Haruka Fukuhara as Risa Shiroki Language:  Japanese What if a cute and handsome guy saves you from embarrassing yourself in public? Oh, you would definitely remember that face later but first, you would thank him and leave. Okay, let us have the liberty to fantasize cause we are drama fans. Let's say you thank him, offer him a coffee and leave. But would you go and sleep with him?? Hmm naughty (*smirk). Characters:  The female lead, Risa, comes to Tokyo from the countryside. She is cute, pretty, but shy and super awkward with any stranger (irrespective of their gender). As rightly said by an anonymous, she has a backbone of a jellyfish. To top that, she is so gullible that she falls into traps and gets tricked by men easily. In short, she is a damsel in distress who has to be saved by her man. The cast is new to me but, honestly, it is quite difficult to watch her

My Girlfriend is an Alien

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ⒸBrush n Pen Designs Drama name:   外星女生柴小七  ( Wài xīng nǚshēng chái xiǎo qī) - 28 EPISODES Cast: Bie Thassapak Hsu as Fang Leng, Wan Peng as Chai Xiao Qi, Wang You Jun as Fang Lie Language: Simplified Chinese/Mandarin Story Line:   An alien girl reaches Earth in search of other life forms. She loses signal and hence stays till she finds her way back. During this time she crosses paths with an overbearing boss and they eventually fall in love. It is a hilarious yet emotional cross-star love story. But will their story end happily? Would the ali en be able to live on Earth with her lover?  Characters: The female lead, Xiao Qi has a fun-loving and carefree character. Unknown to what Earth is and how Earthlings are, she discovers various aspects of the human race. Played by Wan Peng, Xiao Qi is more than just an alien. She looks more like the girl from your neighborhood with uneven teeth, which makes her cute and adorable. It is this look that makes her authentic and pure.  What makes th