Amidst a Snowstorm of Love

Recommended if you liked Hidden Love

Just finished this today and I give it a solid 7 stars. I liked this despite some flaws. The strongest part of this drama was the relationship between these two young lovers, played exceptionally well by Wu Lei and Zhao Jin Mai, while its weakest was in the elements of production.

Both leads were well-cast in this romantic drama and my biggest delight was watching them playfully enjoying each other's company and slowly letting each other in. Our FL is at first suspicious of our ML since she is inexperienced and away from home. Our ML is living and studying abroad having left behind a troubled past. He is living a relatively uncomplicated life, but the appearance of this pretty young lady makes him realize how much he is really missing. We are drawn into their relationship and are made to feel a part of it---every glance, every smile, every intimate moment. I basked in this youthful love, reminded of my own relationship with my husband when we first started dating.

Centered around this love story is the sport of billiards. Both are young athletes who are competing in billiards tournaments and although somewhat interesting, (I had no idea there were so many different types of billiard games---Snooker, 6 ball, 9 ball, etc.), it often detracted from the main focus of these two lovers. Many gorgeous people abounded in the cast and the talent was underused. I think a more compelling story would have been to give some of these young people more to do than just stand there and look beautiful. One example was Dai Si. The plot seemed to be going towards a possible triangle, but instead underused her in the name of not creating conflicts. In fact, the only conflict in this drama is within our ML and his troubled past. There is very little in the way of outer forces working against them which makes for a very benign plot.

The last few episodes were weakest because they dealt more with a national billiards competition that took away much of the focus of the two young lovers, but gave the ensemble cast more screen time. I think the goal was to produce a youthful, romantic drama for a younger audience with as little conflict as possible. The lessons/message being: love your person, love your sport, love your country.

I also appreciated the on location filming in Finland and getting to see some of the snowy sites. The extras were great and it gave our main leads an opportunity to practice their English.

OST was great. Perfect mix of youthful tunes with just a touch of edgy songs for the billiards competitions. The piano score played during the couple moments was my favorite. I have already added it to my Spotify playlist.

I recommend this title for those who want something similar to Hidden Love.

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I’ve watched Amidst a Snowstorm of Love MULTIPLE times

..., and it just gets better with every rewatch
What stood out the most was how beautifully Lin Yiyang loved Yin Guo and how she loved him in return—every moment between them felt raw, genuine, and heartfelt. The show captures the magic and vulnerability of first love, pulling you into their world where every glance and gesture carries meaning. It also explores the hardships they faced, both in their love lives and careers, showing their resilience and growth as individuals and as a couple. Lin Yiyang’s unwavering devotion to Yin Guo—his doting nature and constant support—will absolutely melt your heart. 🥰 On top of the romance, the show also brings much-needed awareness to the game of billiards, showcasing the skill and strategy involved while delivering highly entertaining competitions that keep you on the edge of your seat. Add in the fantastic music that perfectly complements every emotional moment, and you have an unforgettable series. For a full breakdown and in-depth review, check out my YouTube channel! @DISBYDEM

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It's like watching paint dry or grass grow

I only watched this C drama because of Leo Wu. Handsome, very talented young actor who pretty much carried the whole show., dragging the FL along. Unfortunately, the FL had not much to add to the quality of the story with her very bland, one dimensional acting skills. Her face was pretty much emotionless throughout the story with artificial shyness, hesitancy, behaving like a highschool girl who has never seen a boy in her life, which later turned into her cold shoulder behavior for no reason at all. Unfortunately, she has never gone through any positive character development throughout the story. There is absolutely no reason to believe that the ML has fallen deeply in love on a first glance with a mediocre looking, bland personality, forced shyness type of girl. Why? Totally unrealistic. I don't mind slow burning love stories but this movie wins the cake on no action, no conversations, bland, awkward moments and on top of being the slowest most boring movie I have recently had the missfortune to watch. The 6 point for acting is purely given for Leo Wu. Maybe if he had a different, more compatible FL to work with who had charisma and a captivating personality, it would have been a huge upgrade to the quality of the production. Also, adding some interesting, (or any) intelligent, flirty conversations might have helped the awkward, silences and situations between the ML and FL characters. I will not be watching this show again. Thanks for the effort production team!

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