Devil Beside You
Devil Beside You is a 2005 Taiwanese drama starring Mike He, Rainie Yang and Kingone Wang. It is based on Japanese manga Akuma de Sourou, The Devil Does Exist, written by Mitsuba Takanashi. It was produced by Comic Ritz International Production with Chai Zhi Ping as producer and directed by Lin He Long. The series was first broadcast in Taiwan on free-to-air China Television from 26 June to 18 September 2005 and cable TV Eastern Television for 20 episodes.
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Plot Summary
Qi Yue is a quiet, introverted high school student who is secretly in love with the school's student council president, Yuan Yi. One day, while trying to give Yuan Yi a love letter, she accidentally bumps into Jiang Meng, the campus's notorious delinquent, who is known for his mischievous nature and his father's powerful influence. Jiang Meng picks up the dropped love letter and blackmails Qi Yue into being his girlfriend.
Critical Reception
Devil Beside You was a popular Taiwanese idol drama, particularly well-received by its target audience of young adults and fans of romantic comedies. It garnered significant attention for its lead actors and its blend of humor and heartwarming romance, contributing to the popularity of the actors involved and the genre in East Asian television.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its cute and engaging romantic storyline.
- Enjoyed for the chemistry between the lead actors.
- Cited for its lighthearted humor and typical idol drama tropes.
Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the charming interactions between the main characters and the enjoyable, easy-to-watch plot. Many viewers found the series to be a feel-good watch with memorable romantic moments, despite its predictable plot structure common in the genre.
Fun Fact
The drama was based on a popular Japanese manga series of the same name by Aya Natsumi.
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