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Imagine a delicious sundae with fragrant vanilla ice cream, warm and rich hot fudge, home made whipped cream, and salty Mexican peanuts. All the flavors and textures blend for a lovely sensual experience. Like most treats that please, your familiarity with the tastes doesn’t make it any less wonderful, right? Now pretend it has no calories and that the dish actually makes you healthier. That is the Taiwan drama, Fall In Love with Me. The fact that isn’t real doesn’t mean it isn’t enjoyable.
There are several reasons why this show is wonderful, and all of them are Aaron Yan. (Or is it all of them is Aaron Yan?) I will hereby refer to these reasons as A2. Not only is he adorable to look at, but he sings some fabulous OST songs as well. “This is not Me” has been on repeat on my Ipod since it was released earlier this week. I haven’t watched the video yet, as Koala warned me that “the crazy bad MV … is a watch once and avoid forever thingie.”
[So I’ll readily admit to finding FILWM personally unpalatable for the Tia Li factor. The repeated requests for me to write about it is duly noted but hard to do when I cringe to even think of writing something when I want to pummel one-half of the OTP off-screen every single second. It’s a testament to how cute Aaron is that I continue to stick around and try to FF though Tia scenes but finding it hard to do when she’s in so many scenes with Aaron! It helps that the story is dumb and boring so I don’t even need to wonder what’s happening when I do pause to ogle his cuteness. As the maknae in Fahrenheit, he was my least favorite when the group launched and is my most favorite now. Go figure. Jiro would still be tops had he not massively rearranged his face. Enjoy jomo‘s take on this frothy confection and don’t forget to check out the two MVs of Aaron’s latest single that serves as the ending theme for this drama. The song is awesome, the official MV is…..just watch it. xoxoxo Koala]
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Aaron Yan as Xiao Lu – sooooooo cute – and Aaron Yan as Lu Tian Xing – sooooooo hot – make this drama something above average despite the unoriginal supporting characters and the “There is NO WAY that could happen” premise. Notice I will not be discussing the plot, because it just doesn’t matter. The writers rely very heavily on their viewers’ ability to suspend disbelief in just about every scene. Trust me, though, it’s OK. Why? A2.
Tia Li plays Tao Le Si, the female lead in our couple or triple, rather. Before this show, she has played only second leads. Now given her chance to shine as the indy advertising agency’s floundering executive, she does…fine. Her job requires her to be believably attracted to handsome men, and she does that well. Why? A2.
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Except for quirky, truth-telling, strangely attractive Butler Fu, perfectly acted by Chen Bo Zheng, everyone else adequately fills the shoes of
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bestfriendrivalunrequitedcrushsillyofficeworkerfiercemomlovingdad. Their unremarkableness is fine. Why? Yes, you know by now. A2.
Aaron Yan is brand new to me, so it wasn’t his looks drew me to watch. I liked the picture of Aaron sitting on the bus stop in front of Aaron.
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After one episode though, I fell in love with him, as the title directed me to. The fact that he plays two of the most terrific lead males this season blows me away, and each episode keeps doing so. Arrogant, sexy and rich LTX wears suits and shiny shoes. Upswept hair that won’t sway in the breeze.
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Sweet, warm and cuddly XL wears colorful and relaxed clothing, oversized glasses and bangs (or a fringe depending on whether you wear sweaters or jumpers).
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Yan isn’t known as a great thespian, but as these vastly different men, he does have an ability to piss me off when he wears bow ties, and make me wish I was single again when he wears shorts. So far, I don’t really know which of the two I like better. Yes, you can question my sanity, as I should be saying which one of the one. Still, after eight episodes, I am not unconvinced he is two people. Even though I see him change into and out of the clothes with regularity. (This is also fine with me.) How does he do this? I don’t know. A2? Maybe.
The simplest explanation is he plays LTX inflexible and large – wide smile, hand movements, rigid posture, and loud voice, while XL is soft and small: eyes cast down, rounded shoulders, amiable smile, and even smaller steps.
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Aside: In this world of the A2, hair and wardrobe might fool those who stay feet away from him. How Le Si could not know he is the same person by his scent is rather unbelievable. Even without cologne or aftershave, his shampoo, soap and deodorant would give him away, and even if somehow he uses scent free toiletries, his own (cause you know it’s sexy) smell would be so obviously similar. BUT this is NOT supposed to be real, remember, jomo?)
Wardrobe helps, but I have to give the actor credit for selling it. You believe that XL is willing to sweep up after everyone, but you can’t imagine LTX even knows where the brooms are. Somewhere in the middle is the M&A of A2. He looks like this:
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Their/his interaction with Le Si differs as well. Since LTX is the big boss man, his closeness makes her slightly more nervous. She catches her breath near him. When he provokes her, she responds by rising to his expectations. With XL, she can relax, hold hands and sit side by side in a very friendly manner. Nothing about him threatens her, but nothing challenges her either. This is why LTX, in the long run, makes for a better partner. He needs to merge his good halves into one great and genuine person that Le Si will fall and stay in love with.
The heart of LTX’s problem – the woman he loves loves him but not him – fascinates me. I think they are handling this aspect very well and how it will unravel keeps me watching. Soon, the Angst will happen along with Tears, his Lack of Honesty with her will cause the Rift, but I don’t worry.
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Knowing how hot fudge sundaes work, I expect plenty of delightful heat to melt ice into a lovely sweet soupy finish with lots and lots of A2 to top it off. I will scrape the bowl for every last drop. At least we don’t have to try to guess who she will end up with, right? A2.
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[Thank you for the wonderful impressions of the drama, jomo dearest. Now have some more Aaron crooning to lull you into a state of bliss. Don’t I always come bearing goodies?]
“This is Not Me” Official Song MV featuring Aaron Yan with cameo by Tia Li:
“This is Not Me” Official Drama MV by SETTV:
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He is so hot. Unf.
Aaron alone is the sole reason I'm watching this ^___________^
(hence double Aaron, is the double deal)
In love with the drama! Aaron oppa you're seriously HOT. (Hides from favo oppa may he know this haha)
I'm watching FILWM; he's cute, but his characters are a little too fey for me. She is definitely annoying. After 8 episodes, I'm wondering how they will continue this plot line for another 12 or more. No sure I can go the distance. Picky, picky, picky.
I actually in this drama for the last 8 eps because its cute OTP, the struggle he has being the real self she dislikes. Its fluffy but enjoyable. I just hope she finds out who that he is both guys soon. I want to see what happens then.
That OST song is so very good.
The 1st video kinda reminds me of "The Phantom of the Opera"
Er what's the story supposed to be about?
Two-faced cute Aaron with a girl.
The MV or the drama?
Powerful and famous ad exec LTX takes a sabbatical from his high profile ad exec job, becoming nobody intern XL who just happens to work at Le Si's tiny independent advertising agency.
He jumps into and out of LTX and XL as needed - playing formidable opponent and best friend to the woman he eventually falls in love with.
There are ads filmed. LTX helps win her clients, god knows how it isn't illegal that he basically takes his own customers over to her agency.
None of it gets in the way of the two of him falling often into her arms, sleeping on each other, eating lots of meals.
She likes the cute one better. LTX has to figure out how to confess he is actually both of them.
AH! Because the clients haven't signed contracts yet, poaching is still semi-legit, although what really pisses LTX off is when Lance (seriously - LANCE?) swipes OZ's first big ad for no real reason other than he can. Also, technically LTX owns part of OZ, so basically he's competing with himself. Also, taking her to the amusement park was mega-cute. Apparently the summer shows have turned my brain to mush.
hi. i also like watching fall in love with me because of aaron yan. i'm surprised with all the negative feedback of the drama, considering that it's like most taiwanese dramas anyway. although i enjoyed watching just you, i like watching fall in love with me more, probably because there's more aaron yan for the taking. i have never considered him as a great actor, but he's quite good with the two characters he plays here (one character and another he plays while in character) that i'm suitably impressed.
WHY DIDN'T I LISTEN TO MY SELF AND NOT WATCH THAT VIDEO?
HORSE LAMP? WHAT?
Sowwy. XD
Right???? Why didn't I listen to both of you????????? I mean he takes her out of a suitcase?? And then it just gets worse! It's like watching a train wreck! But pretty song I guess... WHY DID IT HAVE TO GO TO SUCH A WEIRD PLACE?????????
LMAO, do you guys want to kill me that MV was hilarious and cringeworthy at the same time. How am I supposed to get that out of my head, you should'nt have warned me it only made me more curious and now I can't unsee that.
Other than the plot, is Tia's acting bearable? I'm holding back even with A2, and the catchy theme song (has hit my airwaves here), because my impression of her is - piece of plastic-looking wooden vase.
I think Tia has majorly regressed here. She was bearable in Miss Rose. This is a whole new level of bad IMO. She's just not leading lady material, period. Puff, on the other hand, keeps getting better and better and better.
Koala:
Have you seen Love Myself or You? First time i have seen a drama with Puff who i have only heard about thanks to this site but she is really good by TW dramas acting standards, natural leading lady material in that drama.
Tia Li looks even worse to me in Fall in Love with Me in comparison.
I have! I LOVE IT. Deciding whether to recap or just write an first impression. Puff is fantastic. Not a whiff of her Just You character in sight.
Really? I think she has improved a lot.
I actually just checked this drama out today (and went through several episodes in one sitting) and find myself liking Tia Li in this. And this is coming from someone who doesn't like her in ANYTHING, not even the sweet girl in Miss Rose. I think she is cute in this. The thing is, her face is so stiff from all the work she's done to it, she can't move her face enough to convey any emotion. But aside from the face, her acting in her body language and her voice is likeable (hope I make sense here).
But, OMG, AARON YAN!!! He is so hot here!! Did he mature a lot or what?!? I didn't think this of him in 就是要你愛上我 at all so I don't know what turned the switch on for me, but he is just smoking (though what happened to his jawline?! He needs to eat!!!!). Also, I like that when he is Xiao Lu he gets to be silly and funny (and mischievous) and not those battered souls he always plays in dramas.
On episode 4 now, liking this MORE than I intended to.
On a different note, I LOVE 喜歡。一個人 because I friggin adore Guo Xue Fu's character so so much! Strong, competent female characters are hard to come by in Taiwanese dramas! Yes yes, please do a recap or an impression or whatever so we can all gush about this drama!!!
I love it too and i havent enjoyed many TW from the start like this only My Queen which is my only TW crack,love i can compare to the best korean dramas.
It would be cool to read what you think about the series since this site is the only big drama site that writes alot about TW dramas. Dramabeans which is my only other drama site doesnt follow TW dramas.
The actress is totally boring stone faced and the character she is playing is annoying too. Aaron is awesome.