Juggling too many hats while spicing up the menu!
Synopsis - I am a tad bit confused as to what they actually wanted to present to the viewers was it romance that blooms out of nowhere? or was it a love triangle for sake of being one - which turns out as the most well acted bit !? or was it dilemma of each underdeveloped individual? But one thing for sure is that it wasn't a sports drama !Was it bad ? - NO
Was it good ? - I can't say that either
but we can definitely discuss as to what went wrong !
As is said "In a drought, don’t critique the rain" - so if you are looking for a sports romance just like me - well then you have no obligation to read further !
What went WRONG !!!
-EVERYTHING !
as per the synopsis they were supposed to grow together and in my right mind I was hoping to go on that journey with them but - I think they grew as people/athletes off the camera bec we as viewers barely get to see anything - be it getting to the provincial team or the national team, preparing for the world championship or street race it's all just a 2 sec announcement and cut to the medal ceremony ! I agree I am looking forward to who will win but if i do not want to watch a race I'll skip it myself give me a fucking choice to do so !!!!!!
Okay my fellow people if we did not get to see sports competitions did we get a lot of ideas for dates and new romance positions iykyk - but hell no the romance ...where in the world was it. Boy comes back after 10 yrs of no contact and falls for a girl he wants to be with for life at 8 and in just a race where they barely see each other ! AGUFGKAJBCK the what now !? but again who am i to say, I found the love of my life (ice creams) when I was 4 or 5 something, in just a bite! I guess one can really be decisive when it comes to love.
And there goes their cliche romance out of the window bec quite frankly that straight face guy with a girl who gives no fuck but loves him like hell rubs me in all the wrong ways. but again what can be said when she doesn't even look at his bestie for days straight and is busy idling around all lovey dovey only to disappear at every minor inconvenience. uhm uhm
The only thing that I liked were the fresh perspective in terms of problems ...like not being able to overtake for the fear of injury, or the thoughts of covering for a genius and not getting the chips ...or making friends outside the rink with whom you are fighting with all you have ....a lot of undeveloped potential in terms of writing ...if only they focused on these instead of taking another pie before they ate the first one!
Out of no where injuries, operations, unexplored relations, growth , trauma, pain, recognition, insecurity...umm don't bite more than you can chew ...you have a certain runtime stick to things let there be depth
also the fact that there's almost no consequence of any action bec oh you know the coach is like a friend to us ....THE FUCK bruh ...national team members need to behave a certain way ...or atleast I believe so that there's no spot for mistakes there ...you have to pay with all that you have been granted there ...it's not some ...come as you will and stay as you please kind of place !
I still have a lot to say and will probably edit it out after i have calmed down but this was not it ....as a viewer I demand more ...
pls for fucks sake ask the guys to act ...one has a straight face for 20 eps straight...mind you there are only 20 eps ....a girl who has no idea how to act ...pampered princess - get your act together! a second lead who barely has any screen time or effect in the story line - if he's the character who is the center of my interest then dude ...something is seriously wrong !
stay tuned ...bec Ik my rant is far more entertaining than the show !
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Fast Cotton Candy Carbs...
This is an easy binge, the type of drama that has no substance what so ever, 0 connection with reality, but somehow drags you in and before you know it you hve binged it and in my case even payed to watch those last unreleased episodes.The dubbing is so bad, the voices do not really match the characters at all and fore some reason the female lead keeps on singing whenever she is happy, which is nice but the song sounds a bit like something taken out of a horror movie background... lalall... love is great I am coming for your soul type of deal...
Most of the characters are childish, some ridiculously childish, this is supposed ot be Chinas top athleets yet they keep on making rookie mistakes and lack discipline... The twists are so obvious they had me rolling my eyes over and over again. And the found family trope here is good but also a bit waisted potential...
Tha male lead is a adorable, obvious from the start, and has this honey dripping puppy look on his face whenever he looks at the female lead, from start to finish. however I felt like they dragged out the romance a bit to much and did not fully deliver the scenes promised in frame picture between episodes...
But other than that its an easy binge, not nearly as good as other dramas in the genre but it does have less propaganda preachey feel to in than many other dramas have also it is short enough to even make you want another episode or two.
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Skip this if you can
The story was ok, nothing to exciting and the characters where just bad especially from the FL. The FL is full of arrogance and is ass kisser and very naive. We have athletes that would do anything to win even sabotage their teammates equipment to athletes that are spoiled that can’t take care of themselves. The love interest between the FL and ML was just too boring and really nothing to write home about. There are characters that deserved what they got at the end of the series. The only good thing is the characters of Fang Chao and his parents to the coaches in this series.Was this review helpful to you?
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( my opinion on this )
I know many people didn't like this drama but in my opinion this drama was pretty good but it be better if it wasn't so rushed, I do think it needs more episodes. Nie Chi and Lin Ge met as children ( Childhood friends ) when they both sneak into the skating rink of a sports school which where Fang Chao dad's work ( Fang Chao is Lin Ge's Childhood friend and Childhood sweetheart ) When Nie Chi first met Lin Ge he was impress by her competitiveness while when they race so he recommend her to the coach ( and he fell in love with her since ) but unfortunately Nie Chi had to move to Beijing and Lin Ge worked very hard to become a short track speed skater. When Nie Chi left Fang Chao and Lin Ge went to the sport school and Lin Ge lived with Fang Chao. But many years later Nie Chi and Lin Ge met again and worked their way up to become world champions while getting more closer. ( There so much more! but you guys have to watch it )Therefore I think this drama have potential if they add more episode and don't rush the story.
( I love how Nie Chi loves Lin Ge and be there for her when she needs help and help Fang Chao too with how to improve )
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it's not as bad as people say
Before watching this drama, I was extremely excited because I was curious about Gu Zicheng after seeing him in The White Olive Tree. From the very first episodes, I genuinely enjoyed every moment. I was happy while watching it, and I quickly decided that this drama was good—simply because of how it made me feel.Halfway through, I started reading other viewers’ reviews, and I was honestly shocked. Not because I was influenced by them, but because I realized something about myself as a viewer: I was enjoying the feeling of the drama rather than analyzing it. Because I enjoyed it so much emotionally, I overlooked other aspects—such as whether the plot was fully logical, whether some conflicts felt abstract, or whether the drama tried to handle too many themes at once. Some people said the writer was “greedy” in terms of storytelling, and I can understand why that criticism exists.
Many viewers mentioned that this drama had great potential, and I agree. I personally expected something closer to Skate Into Love, especially with the speed skating element. However, with only 20 episodes, the story does feel rushed. As a viewer, I also wanted to see more development—more growth that would help us truly understand why Nie Chi fell so deeply for Lin Ge.
I was also surprised by how sudden some scenes were. One moment, there’s a medal—without even showing the competition. Again, comparing it to Skate Into Love, that drama really made every match feel intense and meaningful. In Chasing the Wind, competitions didn’t feel as significant, and even the portrayal of the national team felt a bit strange to me. I kept wondering, “Why does it feel like they can come and go so freely?” Being a national athlete should come with huge responsibility, and that wasn’t always reflected clearly.
Some people said the male lead fell in love too quickly and that it felt unrealistic. Personally, I disagree. Love at first sight does exist. When it comes to love, not everything logical can be explained. Others said the romantic chemistry felt empty—but absolutely not for me. I felt the opposite. This drama became a new window for me to experience romance without kisses. Simple eye contact, hugs, and holding hands were already enough to make my heart feel warm and comfortable. Even without many kiss scenes, the romance still felt strong and meaningful to me.
People also criticized Nie Chi’s expressions, saying they were “weird.” Honestly, I’m genuinely confused about that. I didn’t see anything wrong with his expressions at all. Guys… I love nerds. Maybe Nie Chi was meant to be portrayed that way.
Yes, the pacing is rushed, and the sudden conflict near the end was a bit annoying—especially since it felt somewhat strange. But I let it go. Roles like this don’t come often for Gu Zicheng, and I was truly happy to see him in a youth romance drama like this.
While watching, I never focused on realism or technical details. If I enjoy a drama, I’ll say it’s good. Tastes are different, and that’s okay. I also want to say thank you to everyone who wrote reviews about Chasing the Wind—you gave me a new perspective on how dramas can be viewed and discussed.
For a sports drama, I think it meets the standard. It’s not the best, but it’s definitely not as bad as some reviews make it seem. I truly enjoyed it.
And I’ll definitely be waiting for Gu Zicheng’s future dramas.
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