It reminds me of a couple other dramas that I like.
The drama is really interesting. To be honest, I finished it in two days. First and foremost, I watched GoGo Squid (most recent comparison, earlier this year an dit took me a long time to finish because it felt drawn out. I also watch Love 020 multiple years ago and took a little while. Gank Your Heart is similar to this show but the side characters in this really keep the plot moving (there are still slow episodes though). I really enjoyed the main and subplots, though the one with Miya got repetitive.The acting was good, not too cringe, though there are moments, which are to be excepted in this genre. I like the characters in general too. I'd like to mention the OST, I really liked the music, it was fitting for the show and it's atmosphere, it was up beat fro the most part and I really liked one of the songs (I'm going to look fro it later).
It's worth watching, so give it a chance.
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This drama is soooo UNDERRATED!!! One of the best!!!
I watched this drama without expecting too much because the only reason I watched it is because of yibo but damn this drama exceed my expectations!!! The plot was on point, the story line was flawless, the romantic scene was not exaggerated, and the soundtrack is PERFECT!!! I like how this drama emphasized how the main lead achieve their dreams, the friendship that was built and not only focusing on the romance. This is one of the best e-sport drama and its just sad that it became the shadow of the untamed (although both are really different but because the untamed is very popular, this drama was neglected especially international fans).Was this review helpful to you?
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Came for Wang Yibo, stayed for all
Perfect castPerfect representation of love and friendship
I loved their romance. It was slow burn and enemies to lover troupe.
I loved that they focussed on their struggles and hard working in building their career.
The main leads became better people for their love. Unlike other drama where they skip hard work and automatically become winner, it highlighted the struggle and determination.
Love is not just about romance, chessy dates and intimacy, its about standing beside in all conditions, to grow together. Ji Xiang Kong and Qui Ying had amazing chemistry and both as individuals were awesome, they could stand on their own too and being together was the ultimate support.
The second couple was indeed cute. I loved the fl's bff and ml's bff. Pei Xi is my second fav character- our fanboy, who was initially misjudged but was actually an ace in their troupe of players. I loved the supportive character a lot, they had their own stories, own struggles. Qui Ying's bother is another sweetheart, despite the complications in their family, he really loved his sister and was ready to stand up for her always, no matter how rude she was initially.
My only complain is-
Showing Luo Tian has romantic feelings for Qui Ying was completely unnecessary. They were so much better and pure as teacher and student. they could have easily continued Luo tian cherishes qui ying as his only student and respects her hard working nature. suddenly showing that part made me feel bad that introverts often lose their love because they don't even take the chance to speak up. no matter how true their love is, they are anxious to persue it boldly and many a times, undeserving people get a upper hand.
Just like Pexi had agreed to become Qui ying's fake bf, they could have shown Luo Tian faked his feelings so that Ji xiang kong would realise that if he does not treasure Qiu ying, someone else will take her away. i loved it when he bashed Ji Xiang Kong that he was being careless to the girl who loves him selflessly and is ready to abandon her dream just to support him, and was instead being with his ex-gf, that too even after knowing that she was putting on an act. Miya acting to be pathetic gets on my nerves, specially when Ji Xiang Kong chose to wait for her to reveal the truth herself. she was clearly selfish and then suddenly they are showing that she is ready to sacrifice her love. she left him back then to make her career- its understandable. she came back to see him, if he has moved on- okay. now after seeing he has moved on, she needs to go. but instead she did so many things, because of her Qio ying was bashed by media, Ji xiang kong already has so much stains on his career, she gave people one more reason to bash him. and then her act of being blind, get lost bitch. I really wanted her to go blind in the end and Ji xiang kong to think that she is still putting on a act, and leaving her.
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I say an AMAZING drama! The cast is GOOD, especially with Wang Yi Bo! After this drama, he became one of my favorite actors! I love his character, how he never gives up even if hardships come his way. Lowkey makes me want to find a boyfriend like him hehe. Even though I am not a fan of e-sports, there is good Chinese representation! There are so many cute scenes as well, as it gives off romantic vibes, bits of betrayal, sadness, and much more!
Highly recommend watching it, as it has so many different emotions you'll experience! A plus if you play e-sports!
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*Note: This is my first time writing a review for drama, and also sorry for my poor EnglishSince the first time I watch the trailer of the drama, I had been curious about what does the drama talks about. It seems like the main role of an artist since there are some interviews, but somehow he is playing pc games. So, I did not think twice just to watch it on youtube. No need to talk longer, I just watched the first episode, and I had already driven crazy to watch it more. (I even did not sleep just to finish the drama at that time).
Actually, I really love it, despite the truth that the friendzone is longer than being a couple. But, the way they do everything as a friend really was really sweeeeeeeeet.
Another thing, this drama had break my record to watch drama repeatedly for 15 times without watching another drama. Previously, I watched Love O2O for 7 or 8 times consecutively, but this drama... I really love it and cannot stop thinking about it. The way Xiang Kong and Qiu Ying in conflict, the way they make up, the way they supporting each other to achieve their dreams, the way they still remember their promise even though they are not in a good terms, I LOVE IT!
P.S. Because of this drama, I've fallen for Wang Yi Bo!! And just after this drama I discover that Wang Yi Bo is a racer, makes me falling more to him because I really love racing.
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Worth watching
Esports drama after gogosquid I liked this very much Romance s not much in this drama The way both ml fl hard working was Really inspiring ML will be of controversy in which ever team he goes and same for fl due to the role of villains despite all the controversy jixankong will finally create a new team phoenix and will won world championship and female lead too s such a hard working girl finally comperes for world championship The second lead also too cute and the story between sunzeyi and shuwen also too cute LIKE other dramas The ml and fl will have some misunderstandings bit finally together if u are looking for eSports drama then highly recommended kudoos to the entire cast and crew worth watching go for itWas this review helpful to you?
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This is my first time I feel the need to write a review. I did not hold high expectations when I start watching this series. But I have to admit this is one of the best series so far in 2019. They cast quite some young actor and actress in this series and they did a great job in casting them. The acting of the main and supporting actor-actress is very good and natural. I can’t help but taking interest especially in Wang Yibo (male lead). The acting is bery natural and I think he fits Ji Xiangkong perfectly. The Wang Zhixuan (female lead) is doing very good for her first female lead role, there are many scene made you feel heartbroken for her facing so many difficulty in this whole drama. The music fits real good, especially the ending OST which fit the story very well. Too bad, it’s not available yet in itunes so I can only listen from youtube.
When you are eager so long for a drama about the people who fight for their dreams, never give up no matter how many times they fall, the power of pure love and friendship that help you grow and stand up facing all the challenge. This drama will definitely your first choice.
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I can’t help but keep rewatching the final episode during the final game of the competition. The music, the way they bring it to peak of the competition is way so good.
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GENERAL GIST:
Unlike King's Avatar and Love O2O, this drama surprisingly puts a realistic perspective to what happens behind the scenes in E-sports. In addition to its romantic aspect, it delves into the bonds and friendships in players of teams in this sport. Furthermore there is the focus on the hardships they face in being part of an industry that has grown over the years.
STORY:
There were a lot of shocks and I'd say the development wasn't complete in many instances. I was hoping for more development on some parts of the story which they tended to skip to instead. However overall, it builds well and ends well.
ACTING/CAST:
If you're someone that looks for good acting and good chemistry in the main couple as well as the side characters, you've come to the right drama. In addition to looking great, the characters worked well together. From the very matches in the games, the players communicating as they played, to the main leads building their relationship, it flows well in my opinion.
MUSIC:
I usually don't tend to focus much on music, and I think most times the C-dramas I watch don't focus much on this aspect. So in this case, its at a minimal and used when needed - doesn't interfere with too many important parts.
REWATCH VALUE:
I honestly don't know but I'd say I might rewatch this in the future? But its 35 episodes that are 40 minutes each. And they end on many suspenses. So personally I would take a full day of binging for this.
OVERALL:
I love a great chemistry in the Main couple. And I love ones that seem so natural you understand and relate, as well as understanding the story as a whole. The villains weren't too much, and for an overdramatic person like me this drama seemed perfect because I love going on about side characters and interference.
Nonetheless, I'd anyday recommend this drama, even if you're not an E-sports or video game kind of person. This drama makes life simpler for you and following through with what goes on is pretty easy too ^^
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I solely became interested in this drama because of the e-sport genre, i don't even know the cast.
The story started off really great in my opinion, focusing on each of their career and love story with a bit of enemy/rival thingy. But i got disappointed in the middle when the ex-gf is coming up, i think it ruined the focus of the story. It became much of a typical romance drama where the main leads getting more and more misunderstanding because of third party. Yet, the last 8 episodes picked up my interest again as they focus on the competition again.
This is my first Wang YiBo drama and all i can say is he did a really great job in this drama portraying a gifted e-sport player. All the other casts also suited their character as well.
To sum it up, i think it is still one a good drama despite the long episodes and anyone with e-sport interest should give it a try, especially for the sake of Wang YiBo :)
The OST is really great too and if i'm gonna rewatch it, maybe i will just watch the first half and then skip to the last 8 episodes where they perform really great.
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If you enjoy watching e-sports series, watch this!
I love love Qiu Ying's character, as she has the character growth in the entire series. At first, just like what other reviews said here, you'll find her annoying, but then, she redeemed her self and grew into a beautiful swan. She worked hard for her dreams to be achieved, she didn't allow her self be a burden to other people and she is sooo pretty. I find a lot of heart warming scenes here, made me cry with them as it touched my heart deeply. Especially when Bro. Sun returned to the gaming world. I also love Ji Xiang Kong's character, his passion and never giving up attitude, but I find him frustrating with the love triangle situation. At times, he is undecided and made Qiu Ying hurt.I love Yiyi, Qiu Ying's bestfriend, she is a real friend, she'll support you all through out, but then, scold you if needed. Defend and protect you in her own way. Really a blessing to have a friend like her.
I also love Pei Xi's character, such a fan boy! Also, he developed into a good friend. Also, I enjoy the friendship involved and developed in the series.
I am quite upset with the villains but what really upsets me is Mia's character! Jeez!!! I really hate her guts, she doesn't know when to give up, I mean truly give up. She gave her "blessing" easily but then she didn't really mean it. Anyway, I enjoyed watching it, I just wish, there's more time for our main couple to spend time together.
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