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Do not try this at home type of love story
**Top Notes:**An immersive and fun story setting. The plot flowed well, and while it can be slow in some arcs, there weren't any annoying time fillers or plot holes.
The backdrop and costumes for the game scenes were unrealistically beautiful, which helped keep the in-game story separate from the real-life one. This was done really well, so I wasn't confused by the different plots and how they played into each other in real life. I'm also just a gamer and have a taste for traditional Chinese design, so I loved watching the in-game scenes.
**Middle Notes:**
It's a slow burn love story, but it's definitely worth the wait. YangYang and ZhengShuang have great chemistry, and I was riding off their obvious interest in each other even before they officially got together.
All main characters had their own backstory and character arcs. I didn't feel like I was watching how the 2 leads fell in love, and everyone else was just an accessory. It felt like every character was the lead of their own story and could see potential sequels for many of them. All the different love and character stories were intertwined and built on one another.
Mao Xiaotong wasn't very popular at the time of release, but this role definitely helped her build more recognition. She surprised me with her acting, as her previous roles were very serious and cunning, so honestly, I struggled to see her as the fun, playful Erxi. But by the time her character was tested, I believed wholeheartedly that she was good and kind.
**Base Notes:**
The friendships were very heart-warming. Great friendships tug at my heartstrings more than beautiful love stories. Both the male and female leads were surrounded by friends who were loyal and genuinely cared for them. I loved that, as I find dramas with scheming and backstabbing friends draining to watch.
If I had to rate this drama from cozy watch to scheming palace intrigue, this would sit somewhere in the middle. It leans towards cozy, but it also uses some mini-villains to test the characters.
From start to finish, this drama had me sucked in. All the side plots embellished the main story and made the world feel more real and engaging. I was a teenager the first time I watched this drama and thought I could find my XiaoNai in real life as well. HIGHLY DO NOT RECOMMEND TRYING THIS IN REAL LIFE. You will not find your XiaoNai; you will find creepy strangers and creeped-out strangers instead.
It's been almost 10 years since I first watched this drama, and I've probably rewatched it over 5 times from start to finish. If you're sleeping on this one, don't. It's a classic for me, and I highly recommend it to every C-Drama enthusiast.
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TRUST ME YOU HAVE TO WATCH THIS DRAMA
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No misunderstanding between the main couple,no stupid jealousy and guess what you'll see match made in Heaven ^^
if you are a gamer or interested in IT you might also want to check this out. if we leave out the romance after alll, we see how a group of young guys start their business in gaming..
I think this kind of drama is the best to pass the time and relax ^^
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Watched it just for Yang Yang
Thus is a perfect reason why I don't like watching dramas (Chinese or Korean) before 2019. They usually have tropes that I'm not the biggest fan off 🥲PROS:
◇Yang Yang
◇Yang Yang
◇Yang Yang
CONS:
◇Acting was awkward at times, especially with hugs & kisses
◇THE CGI LOOKED OLDER THEN 2016 (more like Spy Kids 🙈)
◇So corny at times
◇The plot was okay
I can see how it can be a comfort watch to some, but sadly, it's not for me. I also watched this in 2023 and not when aired. Honestly, I picked it up just for Yang Yang & wanting to watch all his projects.
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A UNIQUE TOUCH TO COLLEGE DRAMA
it belongs to good category in my drama list I watched a gaming/college university lovestory but it's with a unique touch of game characters played as real life also this is the reason why BOTH of them fall for each other in real life fantastic 🥰Talking about actors thay asusual amazing in every thing from laugh to cry to passionate romance.
music was good
CREATE MORE SUCH DRAMAS PEOPLE WILL WATCH MORE.
personly iam big time WACHER OF THE BUSINESS ROMANCE DTAMS but this drama started a new interst in me to watch college life University romance dramas
OK IF YOU MADE IT THIS DOWN GO AND WACH IT
Hindi people-MX PLAYER
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The main cast of "power couple" where the guy live up to the expectations with a dark side and they actually acknowledge the female lead is beautiful, I was very satisfied.
Watching this is like the fresh breather I needed.
rating: 11/10
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Never have I binge-watched a show so fast before Love O2O. And its been a long time since I found a show with literally every minute of fun. The plot was extremely interesting and so filled with laughter, I couldn't even bring myself to miss any second of the show. The scenes are shot so beautifully, you will be amazed. Furthermore, I found the virtual world so fun that it makes me want to play it too! The scenes in the virtual world are beautiful too, well although man-made, it really looked like a scene from a game. Furthermore, having a school-based plot, it made the show so young and vibrant. Furthermore, I find myself sucked into the plot where you laugh and cry with the characters and seem to 'live' in the show as well. I also liked how the game characters are made more 'virtual' where they had bigger eyes and such that you will be able to tell the difference in looks between the online and offline dimension. I also really liked all the side characters like the dorm buddies! Especially the guy buddies, they brought the show so much fun with their very close friendship. And I think one very important point that made the drama SO GOOD is definitely all the quirky and memorable lines spoken in the show.
Acting wise, YangYang was BRILLIANT (I do not only mean his extreme good looks). He really brought Xiao Nai to life with his facial expressions. Regardless what emotions he was acting, he expressed it so well with also his body language, and it feels so natural that he literally IS Xiao Nai. Furthermore, looks wise, HE IS SO GOOD LOOKING that even in the last final episode, he still blew me away with his smiles. Next, Zheng Shuang kinda surprised me. Having watched several of her previous dramas, she definitely did not impress me with her acting. However, she have improved quite alot in this drama with her expressions and body language. (Although some of her scenes especially kissing ones still looked really stiff. And though some of her clothing made her look skinny, it didn't really affect me much, still pretty. The rest of the other buddies like ErXi and the guys also made the show really fun and both looks wise and acting wise are amazing and you can really feel the love for one another. :)
Next, I really liked the music! Both the start and end songs are sooooo good (the side songs are good too). And knowing that YangYang sang one of them brought more feels when its played in the show. It made the emotional scenes so teary and the sweet scenes so sweet you will realize yourself unconsciously smiling.
Lastly, I WILL DEFINITELY REWATCH THE SHOW. Having watched the two other Gu Man dramas and her books, she won me over hands down and got me anticipating this for more than a year. Her stories always tend to tug your heartstrings in so many different ways. I have not read this book yet to prevent spoilers so I cant determine how similar isit but i can guarantee you her quality. So hope this helped make your decision in watch this TRULY REALLY GREAT DRAMA.
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The only thing negative i have to say about the drama is the female lead's kissing skills, which was kind of a turn-off.. But Yang Yang is definitely swoonworthy!
Overall, a must watch drama..because you just can't get enough.
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STORY: No devil incarnate mother in law. No stupid female lead. No unnecessary melodramatic scenes. No prolonged misunderstanding. Can it be any better? Go figure!
Well, the online game theme is a big bonus to avid MMORPG players like me. The colorful costumes, amazing graphics and nerdy gaming terms brought back the memories of my old self playing online games while I slept, ate and studied on front my computer. I must say that the whole production nailed it!
Acting/Cast: I will set aside the fact that Yang Yang is a total eyecandy and will give an honest and fair review. Overall, everyone gave a decent performance but what bothers me is the expressions of the female actors (minor roles included) which are a little too animated for my liking. More often than not, I am distracted by their too animated expressions or big movements. MY personal favorite though are Hao Mei and KO (and their budding bromance). The three thinkers or whatever you call them are super funny that I always find myself on the floor laughing out loud.
Music: Love the music! I've been humming this unconsciously for several days :D
Rewatch Value: After a week I still feel the same about this drama.The feels have not worn off yet despite teh dramas I have watched after this. So yes, I am going to rewatch those cheesy lovely romance scenes.
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story : i love how the writers wrote the story and the romances between them..this drama is quite light without any antagonist or bad second lead interfere much..not also typical drama where the rich cold guy fall for the poor nice woman..this drama is just a story between two genius gorgeous student who fall with each other and met through an online game..of course they share same interest..relationship goals alert !! haha..this drama makes me wanna fall for someone..so if you want to watch a really sweet cute drama, i would recommend this !!
cast : at first i thought that the male lead look a bit awkward, but then i realize that i keep fall for him..not to mention that he got that looks ! you may thought that the girl are a bit loud in the gym or cafeteria scene, but trust me after sometime you'll join them and scream !
for the female lead, i love how she act..she looks refine, elegant, intelligent and very sweet..i love how she talks (not like other taiwan drama where the female lead are very loud)..
as for both, i do think they suit with each other..this drama is not like other where they fight and gradually fall in love..but since from the beginning they are so in love..that chemistry between them is surely your relationship goal !
ost : i'm not saying the ost are bad..but truthfully i don't even remember any song from this drama..maybe i didn't pay attention to the music..but heyy i'm watching a drama not listening to a music..
rewatch : of course i will..but maybe i'll start from when they are together instead from the beginning..why ?? please remember that 30 ep means 30 hours..so just for rewatch i'll skip first 10 episodes..huhu
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