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10/10
Realistic and logical drama about investment
film_mania26 May 2024
I recently watched this drama based on a friend's recommendation. The two model-like main leads (Simon Gong and Elaine Zhong) are quite eye-catching. The plots of the first few episodes are very engaging and at fast-paced. I particularly enjoyed the last ten episodes because the plot is very attractive and atypical, unlike the conventional love relationship found in other c-dramas. The casting for "Rising With The Wind" is very good. The male lead Simon Gong's face, figure, and demeanor all resemble that of an investment banking elite. The female lead Elaine Zhong plays a character who lacks of business experience but refuses give up very well.

As someone who works in the financial industry, I found this storyline very realistic and logical. Audiences who aren't familiar with the investment industry will gain knowledge by watching this drama.
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10/10
Highly recommended!
Jiaojiao6662 November 2023
I was attracted by the previews available on social platforms before this drama being aired. After finish watching few episodes, I must say this is a very good drama, the plot is so different from other dramas, interesting lines and perfect pace. The leads not only good looking but their performance are superb! I was touched when seeing the female lead crying. The male lead is not a typical "cool face" bossy type investor but he showed his warm side when he saw the female lead in trouble. I like this kind of boss haha! And there are many senior actors/actresses too, all with very good acting skill. Must watch!
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10/10
The best contemporary drama of the year!
wenkexinghahaha1 November 2023
Before this drama was released, the intimate scenes in the trailer led me to think that it's a romantic drama. The story is actually well developed and paced well; it doesn't throw cheesy romantic scenes just for the sake of it. The plot revolving around the business challenges and opportunities under the impact of e-commerce is inspirational. I am pleasantly surprised by its high-quality production and strong acting cast.

Gong Jun is a handsome and charismatic actor. His portrayal of an elite investment professional has resonated with the audience. With a twitch of his eyes he can convey powerful emotion. He masters the nuance of emotional change - at work he is a decisive and objective leader while at home he reveals his vulnerable side as a son.

Elaine Zhong is a multi-award winning actress. After watching her performance in this drama, I understand why she has won acting awards. She perfectly changes her body language and mannerisms in accordance with the demand of her role. She is very natural on screen.

The seasoned supporting actors are also very good. They portrayed their roles flawlessly.
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1/10
It makes sense to wait for two years
vivianwrme1 November 2023
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On the verge of lethargy.

Ordinarily, it is my interest to have a growth-oriented heroine to pursue a career, but unfortunately it has so many shortcomings that it is really tasteless.

1. The plot is scattered and the amount of information is low. In the first episode, three or four BGM songs are inserted, and the slow-motion close-ups of the same template highlight the charm of the characters.

2. The director loves all kinds of meaningless split screens. It can be seen that he has strong PPT skills and is somewhat in the wrong field.

3. The plot conforms to the stereotype of domestic idol dramas, which means all the suspended water-injected industrial saccharin is standard.

4. The characters are assigned as needed. The creator's understanding of "three-dimensional characters" is to make everyone feel schizophrenic from the beginning.

The fatal blow is that all the leading actors have a strong sense of acting. The most terrible thing is Gong Jun. His expressions are exaggerated and his lines are hot-tongued. He no longer has the same visual sense as a good reader. He just stumbles and recites it. His lips, tongue and teeth look like he just bought it. It has never been opened for more than a day. Next is Wu Xuanyi, whose face and expressions are all flat, and she reads the text with emotion when she opens her mouth. Zhong Chuxi has the weakest acting performance among the three.

It makes sense to wait for two years.
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9/10
Young Entrepreneur Booster
joyfulsutrisno25 May 2024
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This drama seeks to encourage young entrepreneurs not to give up easily when facing challenges in their businesses. On top of that, it demonstrates how holding on to the old values not necessarily means they need forgoing the development of the new. It is a meaningful drama that young people can gain knowledge and wisdom in pursuing their dreams. The characters developed well, and the casts performed professionally and realistically. The love relationship between the male and female leads may seem hard to believe. However, that is what drama is all about. Drama without dramatic plots would be boring. Their passion and intense interactions are part of the excitement of this drama.
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