For a modern drama being held out for years and postponed the release time more than once, I think this drama is overrated by the production side in the name of rising anticipation. The story has a lot of potential supported by many skilled casts. Sadly they choose to throw all of it under the bus for whatever the reason is.

Story
The story starts mediacore as the main leads get into a fake marriage. It's getting interesting as there are more interactions leading to love sparks between them. Successful hardworking female leads are common in Chinese drama but it was the first time I watched a jobless and got nothing but intelligent-minded male lead. Until the late 20s episode, I was still optimistic about the story. Going to 30s eps, it starts getting messed up. I don't see the need to bring up Yao Yao and Wang Jiesen. It gets worse when many characters act out of their usual character resulting in 36-40 'accident'.

Acting/Casts
1. Yang Mi and Xu Kai act perfectly. Yang Mi's body language portrayed a strong female lawyer perfectly. Xu Kai's eyes and facial expression conveyed Yang Hua's dejected feelings very well. When both of them are together, their chemistry is the best it can be.
2. Li Ze Feng also acted his character nicely. His tone isn't monotone like many supporting casts I used to watch. When he's talking to Wu Fei, Qin Shi, and when he works are all slightly different.
3. Wang Zi Xuang's act made me speechless. Though the story makes her character like that, is there really no better way to portray it? I lose hope when she keeps screaming and unnaturally doing excessive breathing whenever she's angry. No need to say when I see no tears while she acts sadly sobbing in front of Tang Jun Hui.

Music
Mao Buyi's songs are never disappointing. His unique voice makes the scenes touch my heart much more.
Mao Buyi - Don't Worry (Ending Theme Song) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYXHsYWq2kE
Yisa Yu's lyric phrase "Go away with me tonight" keeps lingering on top of my head.
Yisa Yu - Law of Love https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i00jDKx1chg
Definitely will add both songs to my Spotify playlist.
Zhang Bichen's song is a bit surprising, in addition, it's a jazzy song. I didn't notice it was her when I first heard it until I saw it on the OST list.
Zhang Bichen - Commendation of Love (Theme Song) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VllNLjlDGx0
Liu Meilin - Little Sweet Drama (Opening Theme Song)
Liu Xi Jun - Excuse

Overall She and Her Perfect Husband is a good drama, just might be not our 'perfect' drama. I might rewatch it sometimes but for sure I will skip 30s eps straight to the last scenes of the final episode.

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Loudest Silence

What is this? Who cuts onion here? Why did my eyes puff like hell after finished watching this? It's not even a melodrama with a tearjerker or dying character.
I like how the production team makes its total silence when it's Sakura's POV. It makes me feel like I'm taking a peek at his life without any sounds. I can only depend on the provided subtitles to understand what they're talking about. Maybe it's because ads break when airing on TV, but the randomly-ended backsound doesn't sound comfortable in the ears.

STORY - They brought me into a sea filled with each of the character's stories. It's a whole package of love, best friend, and family. Dealing with knowing you are losing something you take for granted while considering important people around you. There goes your butterfly effect which spans 8 years.
I also like how the writer makes Sakura being careful before confirming his relationship. He looks up various references related to their future before taking one last step. On the other hand, Aoba one sidely proposes to give up everything without asking Sakura what he actually wants makes me lower story rates to 8.0. Is she really ready to welcome their future together? If it takes another route of compromise, I can easily give it a solid 9.0.
ACTING - Standing applause to actors and actresses who have to learn and memorize sign language for this drama. All actors handled their character very well. Sakura's outburst, Aoba's despair, Togawa's dillema, Kaho's dwelling with prejudice, Sakura's family, Aoba's brother, Haruo Sensei, Toga Sensei and other actors are all well received.
MUSIC - I know "Subtitle" by Official Hige Dandism and have been loving it long before watching this drama. This drama makes the OST hits different and deeper than ever. The lyrics reflect the character's feelings well and convey them in a beautiful melody. Every time this song played in the background, it made me more immersed in the scene.

I much enjoyed this drama. Many of the problem's climaxes happened at unexpected times. That made me sit on the edge, anticipating what would unfold later.

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Wrong choice of script?

How many times in a lifetime can you possibly get caught in a fire? I can set aside one when she was at the brigade. When you are in a fire brigade, your chance of being trapped in a fire will also increase. With that in mind, how many times was Nan Chu trapped in a fire? Is it even possible when you're only in your twenties but faced with that many accidents? It's the critical problem that made me can't give them a good score. Please make it more rational if there is a next time.
I like they're using a different story background from others, a firefighter and an artist. They're supposed to be less likely to meet each other at a fire scene by coincidence. The ending is crystal clear to me. In my opinion, it's not an open ending. I don't have any problem with it.
I used to like those epilogue kinds of safety advice. In this drama, they took them way too casually. It seems most of them recorded at their hotel with casual outfits and minimum preparation. I saw many of them only speak as they read the safety info. That makes me skip their safety advice.

ACTING - Huang Jingyu does very well in this drama. He serves his firefighter character nicely. He saved this drama from my dropped drama list. I love his chemistry with his comrades and his two newbie juniors.
Zhang Jing Yi seems like having a wall around her. HJY chemistry keeps hitting the wall. I have high hopes her act will get better after Lighter & Princess. But it turns out I was over-expecting from her.
Shout out to Hu Yi for playing Liu Ruyi's character successfully. I got his comedy and inner conflict messages.

MUSIC - Li Jiawei's "He Comes From The Fire" and Liu Yuning's "Destined" are masterpieces of this drama. Gao Rui's "Star" is like an onion in front of your eyes that goes straight to your heart.

REWATCH VALUE - It's unlikely I will rewatch this drama. I will only watch their short clips at most.

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Sweep under the rug and move on

It started well and was interesting. As it goes on, it makes me wonder whether my mindset or the story is the wrong one. The main couple interactions will give you butterflies in your stomach. It's like you're walking on a floor with many holes covered with pretty carpet. You won't notice the plot holes but once in a time, you will feel there are holes under your feet. It's nice not to have to see family conflicts mess but is it right to ignore the root problem between our main couple? It's frustrating to see FL doesn't try to understand ML's inner conflict and trauma which makes him hesitate to get back together. It's disappointing when ML asks FL to go together without considering FL's conditions first. Does being in a relationship mean only being together and fulfilling your own needs to be happy?

STORY - When they were high schoolers, they bickered like cat and mouse while caring for each other at the same time like summer which is hot while also giving you a chance to go picnic or beach to enjoy the sun and have fun. Now they meet again after being grown-ups with their own scar but there is still that sparks hiding in the corner of their hearts. Seeing them face each other again try to make do with the past, deal with the present, and move on to life is exciting to watch.
I expected Kim Jiwoong will be our SML. He didn't cross the line but his doings with FL make me hate him. In earlier episodes, he's pictured as a very loyal and caring friend. He's done great as ML's best friend. The story going on, I started doubting that and ended with decided to ignore it (again).
ACTING - Do we still need to discuss about Kim Dami and Choi Wooshik's acts? Their act, facial expressions, eyes, and small gestures will pull you deeper into this drama.
MUSIC - OST filled with star-studded singers. All are nice songs to hear and good reflection to the story. It only lacks that 1% of the catchy hook to keep listening to them.

All to say this is a good drama with many fluffy parts to brighten your days. You can ignore all the discomfort like me and keep watching Woong and Yeonsoo's story.

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Loyality on Top

It's light-hearted coming-of-age drama. The story is fluffy, not complicated at all, and most importantly there is no scheming clingy second lead.
All the way, you will get a progressive relationship. It shows us, that love is beautiful with its ups and downs. towards the end, the main couple melts my heart as they're thriving towards a common goal without ignoring their own passion and surroundings (aka family). Friendship is one of the biggest plus points of this drama. They might have done many immature things but that's what youth is all about. This is one of not many wholesome dramas. Thanks to the production team for giving us an epilogue, love you guyss. Special shout out to Director Xie for giving me many big of laughter every time he appears.

Claps to all the actors for their acts in this drama. Despite most of them being new actors and actresses, they delivered their characters well.
1. Wu Jun Ting really surprised me when I found out this is his first drama. I like how he portrays Ji Jun Xing not as a domineering male lead but as just a male who needs time to be approached. His sweet eyes when looking at Lin Xi made me smile each time. He did well when confronting the playboy senior.
2. Lu Yu Xiao as Lin Xi is just a perfect match. Her character doesn't have many emotional outbursts but somehow she attracts your attention. Sad to say, her act as a med student doesn't hit off.
3. Lu Jun Jie gave me a familiar feeling but turns out this project is also his first drama. I don't know why, I like his act whenever he rides his ducky scooter so much.

All OSTs bring me back to high school. They're screaming youth and innocent feelings. My favorite OST is Heartbeat Notebook.
1. Fu Si Chao (付思超 FuseC) - You (你) (Opening theme song)
2. Liao Jun Tao (廖俊涛) & Hong Yi Nou/Nono from S.i.S (洪一诺) - Heartbeat Notebook (心动记事簿) (Ending theme song)
3. Zhuang Zhu Heng (庄主恒) - Hai Hai Er (海海二)
4. Lu Yu Xiao - You (你)
5. Zhang Yi Hao (张洢豪) - I Liked You Since the First Day I Met You (遇见你的第一天起我就喜欢你)
Here is the Spotify link for Time and Him Are Just Right OST playlist https://open.spotify.com/album/0VN8zJm8nCgwwQlk5UVtV8?si=nBiGIHKXRlCZhJr9e0X5wQ

I definitely will watch this again. It's a perfect drama to rewatch in your free time or when you don't know what to watch. As it has a simple plot, it will not make you too attached after finish watching so you can move to another drama.

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Light hearted and warm

If you're looking for a light-hearted series, this one is for you. Definitely not an ordinary reverse harem, no need to step back from seeing the tags.

Despite being light-hearted, the story makes your heart feel like getting a warm hug. In the family story, each of the character's personal stories is brought up very well. When they're solving each other problems together until they solve their common problem, it makes you realize again how dear is family can be no matter related by blood or not.
No need to question Horikita Maki's acting. Her voice tone and expressions are really good. Her acting screams what her character feels really well. Being her fans after watching this series (It's a shame that she retired but I understand and respect her decision).

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If It’s Meant To Be, Fate Will Bring You Back Together

A suspended fate caused by a misunderstanding and miscommunication. Both He Xiaoran's skepticism and Xiao Shangqi's yearning for warmth are understandable. In the end, their fate and love can put all other things aside. There is no toxic scheming SFL. Chen Fei Er's scheme is still tolerable for me when I know her past.

The story starts nicely until the climax. I'm thankful to the production team for not taking main leads screen time for the second couple like many other dramas. XSQ's painful past brought HXR into his life. Despite his silver spoon, he doesn't act recklessly. He believes in HXR's ability so he sees no need to impose his power to boost her career. It's something rare to find in rich male lead characters. HXR knows about the misunderstanding and has learned to open her heart to XSQ. She doesn't have any ambiguous relationship with SML even when she is not with XSQ. They learn to amend their mistakes and both take step by step closer to each other.
Chen Fei Er's character development is the best and most noticeable. I'm glad she found her real happiness while being independent. Sui Ming Wei is one of the best SML. He knows when to be kind to FL and when to give some space. He doesn't be a pitiful SML. Li Hui's character is kind of new to me. Her problems aren't lesser than the main leads. Taiyang being a spoonful of cuteness is an icing on the cake.
Expecting more side characters after the story:
1. Xiao Xian was more included in the later part. It's a shame he was gone after the business problem was done as the story starts with XSQ's distant connection with his family. I want to watch more brotherhood between them.
2. Zhao Mingxuan's life in prison and his fate both in Deju and his family.

All the actors act their characters nicely. Xu Wei Zhou's act was worth his Breakthrough Actor of The Year award. Song Qian acts as a hurt strong woman conveyed perfectly. Their eyes and expressions catch my attention and make me absorbed in their story. My heart just melts when they smile and cry.
All OST are good, especially Song Qian's 不过是, 再见. But, I can't give a very high rate for music as the songs are good but it didn't linger on my head and they aren't boosting the scenes enough.

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Not A Cliche

Accidently stumbled into this drama and though the summary seems cliche, but it's NOT. Like other users said, it's a hidden gem.

Story:
They didn't do revenge troupe, they did it more elegantly. It's actually a 3-part drama with 12 eps each part so be prepared for the transition. The first part is about how the main couple gets closer to each other and solves the FL family massacre. it also shows us the laying ground for the later part about other male characters who put interest in FL. The second part is about FL's life in Xirong with LHY after being tricked. ML doesn't appear much in this part as it's more focused on how FL tries to get through their "break up". 3rd part is the most emotionally exhausting part. LHT's obsessiveness is total nonsense, more than his brother. The ending is rather open-ended. If you want closure, go watch the sequel movie.

Acting:
HLD did her character well, she did both happy and sad scenes nicely and was able to convey Yi Luo's feelings. In the first half, FL is a bit childish but it's understandable as she comes from a noble family. She's wiser in the second half along with all the hardship she went through.
FLJ as ML is the best choice. His expression, his smirk, and his glance are all perfect. Loved his slight smile and sweet eyes when he saw FL.
All cast action might be a bit off, such as the sword-involved one but still acceptable for me. After all, it isn't a huge budget drama. You will appreciate the cast's effort on their action scene more if you watch the behind-the-scenes on the last eps. All cast have done their best on this project.

Music:
OSTs fit well with the story. It adds a more heart-wrenching effect to the story. Here are the songs if you want to hear them on YouTube or Spotify.
Warm Misty Rain - Li Wei
A Time When There Was Only You - Duan Linxi
How? - Li Sha Xunzi & Wang Yi
Fully Around the Mountain - Wu Heng
Warm Misty Rain - Feng Yijun
A Time When There Was Only You - Zi Hong

Rewatch:
I don't think I will rewatch this. Even if I do, I will skip much on LHY LHT scenes as I can't stand the toxicness toward FL.

Overall:
Please go try to watch this drama guys. This drama is worth it. Don't give up on this drama and show more support.

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Almost dropped it since I'm not interested in religion background series (traumatized by a cult story in Save Me ㅜㅜ). Thanks to some suggestion on Instagram I decided to watch it, and there's no regret to do so.

The story might seem classic — Hoshikawa chasing Sakuraba since first sight while Sakuraba tries to run away from him. However, Hoshikawa's effort to understand Sakuraba and want to protect her melted my heart away. The only disappointing point in this series is that midway through, Sakuraba gets swayed by the second or third(?) male lead. That blows my mind. How can she get swayed just like that? I know he was your crush a long time ago but still.

As expected from Yamashita Tomohisa and Ishihara Satomi. You can trust them and watch their projects. Besides them, this series is filled with many talented actors like Tanaka Kei.

OST by Back Number titled Christmas Song (クリスマスソング) is very good. It brought the scene emotion. You can hear it on YouTube now. The music video was just released last year although the song was already popular years before.

You can rewatch this when you have some free time. I already did, and it's still interesting each time.

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