Thirty Something review

Drama name: Thirty Something
Country: Taiwan
Year: Dec 2015- Early 2016

Wow, this is actually my first Taiwanese drama! 2016 is the year where I start watching Korean and Taiwanese dramas for the very first time... It has been quite an eye-opener. I realised I'm becoming a drama junkie... :D

So what's this drama about? 

It's about a lady named He Mei Liang (Pronounced Herr Meiii Liang) who turns 30... She wants to be an angel to everyone on her birthday but things didn't go as expected. Her dad gets into an accident and she meets two guys, You Zi Jie (Insurance Broker) and Pan Wei Kai (Chief Pan- Attorney/ Legal affairs) She works as a sales person with her aunt selling medical equipment, but in two years she has yet to get any sales. Just when she thought things will get better after her dad wakes up, she is landed with a debt of NT$20M (not sure how much in USD) because her dad stood as a guarantor for an uncle. That uncle committed suicide and the debt has to be paid. Her aunt fires Mei Liang and cut ties with Mei Liang. Mei Liang joins the insurance company where You Zi Jie and Pan Wei Kai works. The story goes on with both guys falling for Mei Liang and Mei Liang trying to find her way in life. 

Overall thoughts?

It's an okay drama. It deals with some of life's issues like job struggles, family life, relationships and a bit about the insurance industry. The chemistry between the cast is very nice. They seem to make the story flow quite well. I didn't like Mei Liang's dad and also the aunt. Han han, You Zi Jie's daughter is really cute and pretty but supposedly she is about 7 years old? (In the drama) But they seem to treat her as if she was only about 4- 5 years old... It was a bit disturbing for me... Also, Mei Liang's transformation from wearing specs to contacts... it's rather a cliche kind of thing in dramaland, once the female lead takes off her glasses she transforms into a beautiful woman and all the guys fall for her... (-_-")

Best parts of the drama?

If you have been reading my posts for awhile now you'll probably know that I always watch dramas for the background! ;D Yes, I love the interior spaces featured in this drama. From You Zi Jie's apartment to their office building and the cafes in Taiwan. Really nice designs. 

You Zi Jie & Wen Huei's apartment/ townhouse: (Mei Liang & dad lived on the rooftop later)  

Their insurance company building/ office: The outdoor/ indoor atrium is a cool feature

The cafe and the bar where Wen Huei wants the divorce papers from Zi Jie

Classy restaurant Pan Wei Kai takes Mei Liang to sort of confess his feelings for her (Lol) 

Another restaurant where the ex-es meet... Awkward moment right there... 

   

Some of other the cafes featured: Akuma Caca Cafe, E.R.C. Cafe, Jing Coffee 

Fashion 

There is quite a lot for the fashionistas in this drama. All of the characters dress very well. I especially love the guys' jackets and suits. :D 

You Zi Jie

Pan Wei Kai

Conclusion

I was rather surprised at the ending. Mei Liang didn't end up with any of the guys. It was sort of an open ending type of ending. You Zi Jie's ex-wife Wen Huei passes away from cancer. It was a teary episode for me (Onions everywhere! ;D ) Although I must note in the last episode I actually thought Mei Liang was going to end up with a new guy, the owner from Jing Coffee! He's quite cute... ;DDD