[Taiwanese Drama 2014] Pleasantly Surprised 喜歡 · 一個人

[c_gunawan541]

@stuartjmz It seems that a few Taiwanese stars I know have family problems, Puff, Angela Chang and also Gui Gui with her horrible mother (she actually sold private pictures of her daughter to the media, WTH). At least Puff have a nice aunt that is willing to take her in and she's now working hard to support her aunt, sister, I really admire her determination. 

I'm just baffled by how much hate/antis she is receiving in the chinese speaking forums (mostly mainland china, as Taiwanese are pretty supportive of her), I think that may be because she worked with their idol before and fangirls are jealous as I find the ones who are smearing her are actually chinese fangirls of Aaron Yan (I've nothing against Aaron, I love him, it's just that his china fanatics scare me). But interestingly, Aaron's popularity in Taiwan is nowhere as crazy as in China or internationally, he's popular in Taiwan too but not as mega popular as in China, his weibo has soooo much more followers than his facebook page.

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Seems like Jolin Chien (actor that plays second lead) will be making his appearance again tonight.
credits: Puff's facebook page
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[Guest]

@c_gunawan541 thanks for the pix, I especially love the bottom one! As for your comment in the spoiler tag, I will never understand Asian fan mentality, I think. I'm just pleased that the actors who have to put up with such nastiness can still be professional and focused enough to deliver such fun entertainment as in this series. Especially when it's a reflection of such admirable drive as you mentioned in Puff's case. 

[c_gunawan541]

Seems like pleasantly surprised is enjoying some popularity in Taiwan. Zi-Jie and Kai-Qi appeared in a question of a chinese language test, LOL! The question is highlighted, “Zi-Jie swallowed liquor down his throat and finally drum up the courage to confess to Kai-Qi.” - it's actually a selection answer. Their teacher must be watching the show, LOL!!
credits: pleasantly surprised facebook page

1 more hour to livestream, I can't wait!

[Yellow_RoSe]

@c_gunawan541 Thnx heaps dear for sharing gifs, pics and the ep 6 preview..looking forward to tonight's epi. Can you please help me where Can I watch this drama on live stream.. I tried last week but didnt get success. 
and yeah agree with you..Puff is getting so much abusive msgs from Chinese people on her IG, facebook and weibo account..These people (Gui-Gui and Aaron Yan's fanz) r saying on social networking websites that Puff is a fake person. I had some big fights with few people on FACEBOOK and weibo (even I dont know Chinese lol) with the same issue and these people told me tht they r abusing puff because she is more close to Aaron compare to Gui Gui and they think both r dating ...(stupid logic to abuse someone ). However, on other  note I am enjoying Puff's acting and her pair with Jasper.  I wish them good luck for their future. 

[c_gunawan541]

@pudding86have you tried using sopcast, the one on the first page?Install sopcast software first, then use Internet explorer browser to open the linkhttp://news520.web.fc2.com/sop/tv8.html
It works fine for me, I'm streaming SETTV live now.Check out the step by step tutorial on 2nd post on first page.
---- She closed her weibo comment function and seldom update over there anymore because of those abusive comments. They're just hating on her for nothing. Aaron also closed his mega popular weibo account because of abusive comments. I actually appreciate that he dares to tell off his fanatics and even defend Puff from his fanatic fans' abusive comments. Idol fans can be really scary.

[Yellow_RoSe]

@c_gunawan541 ..yeeyyy itz working.. I will watch today's epi online... Thank you so much for your help..so happy..
---Yeah I know poor souls, God bless them. But it is very hard to handle this kind of criticism from crazy fanz.

[Guest]

Well, Episode 6 was just delightful - I thought it was going to be all sweet fluff, until the previews with the brother from Hell. 

[themarchioness]

OMG, just finished Ep. 6 and the previews for Ep. 7 have me all: !!!

The most hated aspect of this drama is that it is only one episode per week! Looking forward to next weekend already, I just adore this drama!

[c_gunawan541]

Rating for ep6: 1.82 (+0.03), no.1 spot!
The rating for this drama is SUPER stable, ever since ep4...
Ep4: 1.83
Ep5: 1.79
Ep6: 1.82

Hopefully the overall rating can break 2.
credits: http://dorama.info/drama/pfd_rate.php?num=11440

Ah Jie's brother is scary, I think he's been milking Zi Jie's guilty conscience for the longest time ever...I think the brother's conflict and resolution will be one of the highlights in the story.

[c_gunawan541]

Photoshoot of Jasper for the latest July FHM Taiwan Version magazine.
the concept is strange... leafy boy?




The cast of Pleasantly Surprised celebrating Puff's birthday.

Jolin (second male lead) and Jasper are artistic people, they both gift Puff with their drawings. Jasper's drawing is the one with the cat face, because Kai-Qi is a chef and Puff love cat so he made a painting out of it. (He majored in visual design in university and recently donated his paintings for charity too), while Jolin's drawing is about One piece character they cosplayed in the drama.


a day after Puff's birthday is also the director's birthday, many celebrations!




more news pictures

[themarchioness]

c_gunawan541 said: Photoshoot of Jasper for the latest July FHM Taiwan Version magazine.
the concept is strange... leafy boy?

[clauric]

aww so sad to hear about those antis who hates puff..i really like her acting in her dramas and love her with aaron in just you..and now loving her chemistry with jasper..

i admit on the first pr release pics i wasn't attracted to jasper..but seeing him in action even with his floral fashion makes him so dreamy...his smile is addicting like crack lol

i don't remember him in time with you..gotta check it out again..

the whole brothers storyline is very interesting..and why jasper's character like to keep a low profile..it made me wonder whether he was adopted or maybe a half-sibling..

and with puff's character, she will help him breakaway from his fears and hopefully can stand up on his own..

and i think it's interesting that jasper's character sees puff's character as a friend and now having thoughts that it might be more than that..my heart is so going to break when puff's character finds out that jasper's character has a plan to leave and have no intention of staying especially making those promises with being by her side etc ((

[c_gunawan541]

Jasper and Puff are confirmed to be on the cover of July edition of Spop magazine!! (SETTV knows how to milk my money, they're releasing two different covers with two different inside pages, GAHHH!!!!)Coming out on 4th of July, I'll check out my local stores or internet stores.

New preview for ep7 (Latest version! Kai-Qi seems to notice Louis signature!!)http://youtu.be/ZKLAE3Lqud0

New preview for ep7

ep6 BTS

For the brothers arc, it's actually stated pretty clearly in the characters description in official website. Because of an accident, his brother hurt his hands because of Ah-Jie when they were young and the brothers relationship became bad during that time. As his brother dreamed to be like their father, a chef but can't because of his wounded hands, his grudge towards Zi-Jie deepen because of this. His brother wished that Zi-Jie was never born into this world even though he was happy to have a younger brother when their relationship was good when they were younger. (<- brief summary of Zi-Jie's brother, Zi-Xiang's character description)

Edit:The real restaurant that the show is using in HsinChu, Taiwan - BuonoBella(anyone touring/in Taiwan can visit the restaurant and take a look)https://www.facebook.com/BuonoBella

They're closed every monday for shooting of the show (HINT: Try going on monday, you might find the cast filming at the restaurant, hahaha)

This is the location when Ah-Jie's parents drive and called him in ep6.

[c_gunawan541]

Spop July Edition High Quality Covers:http://obsessionsofline.wordpress.com/2014/07/03/spopjuly/

[clauric]

glad that there is no adoption/half sibling plot..

but makes you wonder why the older bro hold such a grudge for so long especially since it happened in their childhood and thinking that their parents look like a happy couple would let this "situation" fly for years...

ahh the spop cover...love it!

[c_gunawan541]

clauric said: glad that there is no adoption/half sibling plot.. but makes you wonder why the older bro hold such a grudge for so long especially since it happened in their childhood and thinking that their parents look like a happy couple would let this "situation" fly for years... ahh the spop cover...love it!

[Guest talksound]

clauric

said: glad that there is no adoption/half sibling plot.. but makes you wonder why the older bro hold such a grudge for so long especially since it happened in their childhood and thinking that their parents look like a happy couple would let this "situation" fly for years... ahh the spop cover...love it!

[sassybella]

Yup me too, i dont reply here. In fact its my first time being in this forum. But i really appreciate all the updates about the show and interesting bits about the actors out of the show. Its really great for non chinese speakers like me where this is one of the only platforms to get updated about this very lovely show

Thanks!!

[c_gunawan541]

Glad that you guys are enjoying the updates Hopefully this thread can be more active.
I'm usually quite active in a thread when I'm obsessed about the drama.More goodies, photoshoots from the content pages! Covers available on the previous page
Damn, that chest groping picture. (Let me do it, puff!!!!)Both of them looking super fine in these shoots and so adorable in the last 2 pictures.



Edit: Additional almost kiss photo, so cute. Credits: vickytsao@instagram


Btw, I really think Jasper has pretty great proportion, tall models are attractive. Puff is really great with her sexy gazes too.Example: (I'm just finding an excuse to post photos of my boy.) 

Edit:Related note: Jasper was also in the cover for October 2013 edition of Spop magazine (SETTV magazine), that was before he collaborated with SETTV! Damn, was that a hint or something?
The inside pages are damn fine! So adorable T_T





The cover was actually a group photo of Taiwanese male actors:

(can you spot Jasper?)
(he's the 4th guy from the left, his curly hair was styled so strangely)

[Casper168]

Hi guys,

i love this drama. fall in love with Jasper here. His dimples are to die for.....so cute :\">  :\">  :\"> . He is my type of guy.

anyway i found this video on youtube

watched from 4:38- 5.05 jasper is so sweet to puff guo.

and how i love those magazines pics @c_gunawan541. thank you  ><  for giving us the latest news and providing translations. i hope you can translate for us more in the future.

ep7 fighting. i hope they break 2%.