[tw Drama 2008] Fated To Love You 命中注定我爱你

[Guest ripgal]

The first episode was indeed a very fast paced episode.. a lot of stuff happened and by the end of the ep, we already see signs of the guy/girl falling for each other.

I thought it was a pretty good start.. totally measured to what I'd expected from a settv production. Ethan's not a bad actor, and Qiao En's good at her craft as usual. I totally felt for her during her crying scenes.. and I was amazed on how fast she could cry (from the BTS).

The intro of Xin Yi was a bit too long tho..I thought it was pretty boring. But after that, the pace sped up and everything just went BAM BAM BAM. Bed scene, gambling scene... all of those, could have been dealt in a few eps, but I was glad everything just took up an episode. Spared me the fear of dragginess..hehehe..

One thing I was a bit iffy about tho, was the similarities of certain scenes to WZBQW. I couldn't help it.. really.. maybe because I loved WZBQW so much, I could not help but think that certain scenes were copied from WZBQW. Such as the intro wth the prince and princess, the dancing part, the part where Xin Yi could not take off her ring, the part of Cun Xi pretending to be Xin Yi's prince in front of her ex-bf and the fact that Cun Xi's the sole heir and rich guy... all those reminded me of WZBQW.. well, but I guess I'll have to get over that.. (but I bet it'll be so hard for me, because at some angles even, Ethan looks a WHOLE LOT like Ming Dao XD).

Overall, a very solid pilot episode..^^

[Guest Rainie]

Anyways...I thought I'd post the synopsis of the drama translated into english by Mesoles from AsianFanatic...don't read if you don't want to be spoiled of the plot!

SPOILERS BELOW

In this city, there is a “stick here stick there” love story…

The story starts from a girl whose type is common throughout Asia.

This type of girl is called “sticky note girl”. She is plain, simple, law-abiding, wishes are simple, has never been a Somebody and has never aspired to be a Somebody. Their functions are small but indispensable; like a sticky note which can be torn away easily, inconspicuous and ordinary, but she will be around you! A “luxury cruise” journey let this ordinary girl encounter the most extraordinary events in history.

Since young Chen Xin Yi was afraid that people would not like her, so she tried very hard to be nice to people. As long as someone responded to her a little, she would fall in love with that person easily. Everyone called her a sticky note girl. Because whenever anyone needed her, they just need to tear her down and use her. If they don’t need her, they can just throw her away and it wouldn’t matter. But she was a fool who treasured relationships and her weak-willed character often caused her to soften during the times when she needed to make a firm decision. One day, in order to win back her philandering boyfriend Gucci, she splurged on a love cruise but accidentally entered the wrong room. When she woke up, she was stunned to find that she had a one night stand with a stranger, and subsequently discovered that her boyfriend Gucci had betrayed her and hooked up with a rich widow. Her boyfriend then dumped and left her, causing her to suffer a severe blow.

One month later, when Xin Yi saw her pregnancy test results, she regretted not jumping off the ship. A twenty-five years old staff at a law firm, because of a lousy man, had to bear a debt of two hundred thousand dollars and was carrying the child of an unknown man. This had to be the most ironic joke on earth. She took one month’s leave from her company and prepared to return to her hometown “Jiang Mu Island” to consider what she should do.

The stranger in the bed that day was called Ji Chun Xi. He was every girl’s prince charming, rich and handsome, young and capable. When he met the ordinary office girl Chen Xin Yi, he didn’t know whether this was the start of his troubles or the beginning of his happiness.

Because of the Ji family’s heredity illness, there are few males in each generation. Up to now, there was only one male heir for the past nine generations. This causes the matriarch of the family, Zhen Zhu Granny, to lose sleep with worry as she feared that this tiny family flame would be extinguished! Granny hoped that her grandson would be like the scions of other rich family and had many women. Unfortunately this grandson is decent and self-respecting. One day, granny accidentally discovered that Xin Yi is carrying Chun Xi’s baby. Maybe the Ji family’s ancestors had blessed her and finally gave her a “little golden great grandchild”. Therefore granny insisted that Chun Xi marries Xin Yi so that on the day she dies, she can face the Ji family ancestors. Granny forced Chun Xi to marry Xin Yi by threatening to call and tell his girlfriend of three years, so Chun Xi has no choice but to marry Xin Yi in order to fulfill her wish in life. But Chun Xi discovered that he could not face the fact of his marriage and couldn’t decide whether to run away at the last minute or pluck up the courage to take responsibility. At this time, he discovered that they must date and romance under his granny’s request.

Actually Chun Xi has a girlfriend of three years Anna. He had proposed to her many times before but was gently turned down each time. But Chun Xi continued to quietly wait for Anna to promise to marry him and leave everything behind. Anna did not want to marry because of her career and now he accidentally caused Xin Yi to become pregnant. But fortunately Anna was away on an overseas performance tour, giving him time to settle this mixed-up affair. Chun Xi, without his granny’s knowledge, secretly signed a pre-marriage contract with Xin Yi which states that they would divorce after the baby is born. Chun Xi promised to give Xin Yi a sum of money and after that they would have nothing to do with each other. Xin Yi agreed after careful consideration for the sake of her baby. Chun Xi’s plan was that, after the baby is born and Anna returns back after her tour completed, he and Xin Yi’s contract would be due and he can resume his relationship with Anna.

The unknowing Xin Yi moved into Chun Xi’s house and began to learn to get along with Chun Xi. The two strangers, from being unable to adapt initially, learned to get used to each other. This is a very subtle change, of the two people who lived under the same roof but has nothing to do with each other, slowly started interacting due to the trivia matters that happened in their lives. Xin Yi moved into Chun Xi’s bedroom under granny’s request and Chun Xi then went to the guest room to sleep under a pretext. But he slowly discovered that he doesn’t like the loneliness of sleeping alone and would often go back to his original room in the middle of the night. After some time, sleeping with someone by his side became a habit. The Chun Xi who doesn’t like to return home for dinner started to return home regularly and the Chun Xi who vowed not to help in anything also started to shop for baby’s wallpapers and children toys.

When they thought that they are happy, the ticking time bomb Anna who had been kept in the dark returned. Chun Xi never thought that his unresolved relationship with Anna would hurt Xin Yi, who disappeared after leaving behind a divorce agreement. He had thought that this would be the best ending, but Xin Yi had unknowingly captured his heart. He vowed that if he can find Xin Yi again, he would start over and pursue her; and this time it would not be the way a father treats the mother of his child, but as a man treats a woman…

[Guest Rgal]

THe 1st ep was not a bad start. The plot pretty predictable but it was light n smooth flowing. I oso think the beginnin intro of Xin Yi was abit too long but the rest of the drama was quite nice.

Lookin 4ward to next ep n oso Ethan. He is so suave in this show...

[Guest babymarzy07]

You guys are making me more excited.. I'm glad the pilot episode managed to deliver..

Anywayz chinggu, you download all your episodes from CB right? Which CB do you dl from, for TW dramas?

I dont always download my TWdrama. I have it on tv, but the one I cant watch i download. This one i watch. But if i download its mostly from these two. I think they havent posted it though.

http://clubbox.co.kr/psy4ulove

http://clubbox.co.kr/suna4u

Oh goodie you've seen the first ep. Ethan and Joe is just I think Ethan has some angles same with MD. But I wouldnt type cast him like that. I really like Ethan. Lol. To me he has this boyish charm. Hmm, u love WZAQB too much huh? hehhehe i wouldnt pass it off as that yet. But I do say its really good so far and if they can carry this on then perfect. Hehehe I dont like comparing too much, i just watch and enjoy its easier that way.

vc1188, thanks for the link. im gonna start watching. ahh ethan!! ^^

[Guest heavenlydreamy]

THIS DRAMA SOUNDED REALLY REALLY GOOD.

I HOPE TO LEARN MORE.

THANK YOU!!!

[aggiesbaby]

The gambling scene and 幸運女神 reference totally reminded me of My Lucky Star =P

And yes! Ethan definitely reminds me of Ming Dao from WZBQW! It's crazy! LOL! I think I'm going to love him and his character even more!

The cast is heading to Shanghai next month to film...makes sense if you guys have read the synopsis.

Yay! So happy my love for idol dramas has rekindled!

I think FTLY peaked at 3.27 for ratings...

[Guest krcoffee]

The gambling scene and 幸運女神 reference totally reminded me of My Lucky Star =P

And yes! Ethan definitely reminds me of Ming Dao from WZBQW! It's crazy! LOL! I think I'm going to love him and his character even more!

The cast is heading to Shanghai next month to film...makes sense if you guys have read the synopsis.

Yay! So happy my love for idol dramas has rekindled!

I think FTLY peaked at 3.27 for ratings...

YES, i absolutely agree!

I love this drama!

I wonder where i can buy or read the novel of this drama in Singaporeeee haha! :S

[Guest sl33p1n6b34uty]

hey guys!

here is a clubbox i found that has the first episode (and probably later episodes as well) up for download

they list it as the 6th Feeling Version!

http://clubbox.co.kr/chaupavonly

just look for 命中注定我愛你 to download

[aggiesbaby]

I'm going to look around and see if I can order the novel online or something.

I can't wait to see what happens later. QE said they've filmed up to episode 7 and episode 9 and 10's scripts have already been given to them (she teared up reading them!).

[Guest Xingz]

wow i like it, at first i was wondering if i should even watch it, since i only know Qiao En and the rest of actors arent that well known

ethan does look like mingdao, esp the hair the eye brows lol

the rating is really good, considering its going against they kiss again

i can relate being to the sticky note type of girl, very common indeed XD

[ay_link]

*wave wave Jo* hehe saw and clicked the link from your siggy...

and turns out that this drama has the same girl from "A game about love" which I like, and after reading synopsis, I think I might like it.

So since clubbox is being nice today, I manage to upload it to MU for anyone who needs it

Fated to love you ep1 [6thfeeling]

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=Q3329TX0

thanks for making the thread <3

[Guest ripgal]

^ OMO chinggu.. you're such a dearie..

Thank you for the upload hun.

Well, check out the episode and leave some comments k?

p/s: I'm also watching Lipstick Jungle at the moment..hehehe.. it's good, I like it as much as Cashmere Mafia. the husbands are just so freaking nice to their wives..*Zoe and Wendy*

[Felicia Soh]

YES, i absolutely agree!

I love this drama!

I wonder where i can buy or read the novel of this drama in Singaporeeee haha! :S

I'm going to look around and see if I can order the novel online or something.

I can't wait to see what happens later. QE said they've filmed up to episode 7 and episode 9 and 10's scripts have already been given to them (she teared up reading them!).

Hi gals, here’s the link to place your order – they are very reliable and efficient according to the poster at asianfanatics.

http://www.books.com.tw/exep/prod/booksfil...item=0010395670

Many thanks to J-Star Supporter@asianfanatic

[HOSHIKO--]

Haha, seems interesting

might wanna watch it ^^

is it subbed yet? O:

& is it based off a manga or anything? XD

[Guest babiplucki]

Episode 01

Version 6th feeling

6 parts total...use HJSplit to join parts together

http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=e16a617...997846dbba8cd4e

For those can't use megaupload...

[Guest lilswtangel]

OMG!!!! thank you ay_link and babiplucki!!!!

I've been waiting to watch this since Ethan is just soooo adorable!!! <333

[Felicia Soh]

Haha, seems interesting

might wanna watch it ^^

is it subbed yet? O:

& is it based off a manga or anything? XD

Yeah, don't miss this interesting drama, Shaolisister - it's worth your time.

FTLY is not based on manga but I think due to current trend of “manga adaption”, SETTV produced a manga based on the storyline.

[Guest kynkiez]

that means this series only air once a week?

[Guest vc1188]

that means this series only air once a week?

yup, pretty much all idol dramas air once a week now, since each episode is longer

[aggiesbaby]

Felicia Soh- thanks for posting the link for me! i'm j-star at AF =P

Instead of adapting from mangas, SETTV/TTV sort of releases a novel version of their idol dramas that can differ a lot from the actual drama/episodes.