Exclusive Fairy Tale New Chinese Drama Episode 1 English Subtitles

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00:00Exclusive fairy tale, Chinese 獨家童話, 瓶音獨家童話, also known as 獨家童話, or Once We Come Across Love,

00:10is a 2023 Chinese romantic youth drama that captures the essence of childhood sweethearts navigating love, rivalry, and growth.

00:20Adapted from the popular novel Once We Come Across Love, 肚子壓倒窝邊草, by author Yi Jin,

00:27the series explores themes of first love, friendship, and family dynamics through a light-hearted, fluffy lens.

00:35It premiered on July 27, 2023, on IG, with availability on platforms like Viki for international viewers with subtitles,

00:45and consists of 24 episodes, each approximately 30 minutes long.

00:49The drama falls under the genres of romance, youth, and family, and is rated suitable for teens 13 and older, 13+.

01:00The series is produced in China and stars rising talents, including K-pop idol Wen Junhui from the group 17,

01:10in his acting debut as the male lead, marking a notable crossover from music to drama.

01:16It has garnered positive attention for its feel-good vibe, making it a popular choice for viewers seeking escapist rom-coms,

01:26often compared to similar Chinese dramas like Hidden Love or When I Fly Towards You.

01:33The story centers on Ling Chao and Xiao Tu, nicknamed Rabbit,

01:37two neighbors who become god-siblings from a young age due to their parents' close friendship.

01:42Ling Chao, a sensitive and high-achieving boy, shaped by his mother's preference for daughters and his father's emotional absence,

01:52grows up in constant competition with the carefree, adorable Xiao Tu.

01:57Despite his precocious independence and perfectionist tendencies evident from his high IQ in kindergarten,

02:04Ling Chao finds himself perpetually overshadowed in his mother's eyes by Xiao Tu's charm.

02:10As they progress through kindergarten, elementary school, middle school, and high school,

02:17their bickering evolves into a deep, unspoken romance.

02:21Ling Chao realizes he cannot imagine life without her,

02:25but his pride and fear of vulnerability keep him from confessing his feelings.

02:30The narrative spans their youth, blending moments of joy, sadness, rivalry, and eventual mutual understanding,

02:39with support from friends and family, helping them transition from frenemies to lovers.

02:44Key tropes include friends to lovers, male chases female first, childhood sweethearts,

02:51and a childish female lead paired with a smart, independent male protagonist.

02:56The adaptation stays faithful to the novel, with minor changes for dramatic pacing,

03:02emphasizing fluffy, laugh-out-loud interactions, and relatable school-life scenarios.

03:09Regarding the user-mentioned pop ads only have frequency of one pop per one hour,

03:15this appears to refer to platform-specific advertising policies on streaming services like IG or Viki,

03:22where ads are limited to prevent viewer disruption during binge-watching,

03:27a common feature for premium or free-tier viewing in Chinese dramas.

03:32One.

03:33The narrative spans their youth, blending moments of joy, sadness, rivalry, and eventual mutual understanding,

03:42with support from friends and family, helping them transition from frenemies to lovers.

03:48Key tropes include friends to lovers, male chases female first, childhood sweethearts,

03:55and a childish female lead paired with a smart, independent male protagonist.

04:02The adaptation stays faithful to the novel, with minor changes for dramatic pacing,

04:08emphasizing fluffy, laugh-out-loud interactions, and relatable school-life scenarios.

04:13Regarding the user-mentioned pop ads only have frequency of one pop per one hour,

04:20this appears to refer to platform-specific advertising policies on streaming services like iQiyi or Viki,

04:29where ads are limited to prevent viewer disruption during binge-watching,

04:34a common feature for premium or free-tier viewing in Chinese dramas.

04:391. Filmed in China, the series was a quick production,

04:44airing as a completed TV series with all 24 episodes available on launch day,

04:50aligning with the binge-watching trend in C-dramas.

04:54It was distributed primarily through iQiyi, with international access via Viki,

04:59subscription-based for English subs.

05:02The soundtrack, OST, features light, romantic tracks,

05:06though some reviewers wished for more songs to amplify emotional moments.

05:11No major production controversies were noted.

05:14But Wen Junhui's involvement drew K-pop fans to the drama, boosting its visibility.

05:21Exclusive Fairy Tale has been well-received as a refreshing, hilarious rom-com.

05:26Viewers appreciate its light-hearted tone, strong lead chemistry, and binge-worthy quality,

05:33often calling it a palate cleanser after heavier dramas.

05:38Positive aspects include laugh-out-loud bickering, feel-good family scenes, and faithful novel adaptation.

05:46Criticisms are minor, such as occasional cringey public affection scenes due to cultural norms,

05:53a slightly lagging pace in later episodes, or underdeveloped side characters.

05:58Stream it on iQiyi or Viki for English subtitles.

06:02Link is in the description.

06:04For fans of the novel, the adaptation captures the rabbit overwhelming the grass metaphor for unexpected love.

06:12If you're into sweet, trope-filled youth romances, this is a solid recommendation.

06:18Perfect for a cozy weekend watch.

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