worth the watch 100%
I’m a person who can’t handle a drama with more than 20 episodes usually, so, like all cdramas I watch, I got intimidated by the amount of episodes this had BUT OMG I RAN THROUGH THEM SO FAST!!! this was SO. FREAKING. AMAZING. I wasn’t bored for one second watching this and I even wanted more episodes.I love how Yin Guo had her own career, supported herself and everything and I think Lin Yiyang is literally the most PERFECT man ever. He was such a gentleman, and he was portrayed in a way that it was obvious he was written by a woman. Leo Wu is popping off recently and out of the few cdramas that I rlly rlly enjoyed recently, he’s been in 2 of them. I loved seeing him play a mature reliable character after seeing him play a playful silly one in “nothing but you”.
Also, never have I seen a cdrama create tension and chemistry between 2 people THIS well!! seriously, some of the scenes in this show where they didn’t kiss in were more exciting to watch than their actual kiss scenes, but that doesn’t mean their kiss scenes weren’t good, it’s just that their chemistry is SO AMAZING that the drama would do fine without any kisses. EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS WAS SO GOOD I RECOMMEND
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Tenderness, Determination and Longing = Love
This drama displays emotional growth, career aspirations and inspirational longing that leads to lasting love. The ML gave an enriching performance of ego, humility, patience and compassion. The FL was wonderful in her display of innocence within first love experiences while striving to accomplish her career goals. The chemistry! Warmth, tension, attraction, and tenderness were all swoon worthy. The depth of emotion with the supporting cast was noteworthy and rich. The sensitivities of friend family relations were heart tugging reminders that tomorrow is not promised to anyone. The backdrop, scenery and production truly pull you into each changing scene. This is a beautifully written, cast and performed drama paced to make your heart ebb and flow with the understanding that we all have our faults, growth needed and strengths. But with love and understanding, the other side of progress can be beautiful.A MUST WATCH!!!
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Heartwarming Love Story
I love the story, plot and setting of the series. The first few episodes are filmed in Finland which gives the story a beautiful, panoramic view and post card like setting, a perfect place for Leo Wu and Zhao Jin Mai to showcase their amazing chemistry and acting skills. The story evolves with these two young couple, Yin Guo and Lin Yi Yang who are both talented in playing billiards. Lin Yi Yang fell in love with Yin Guo at first sight and he slowly and purposely pursue her. Their love story gradually develop as the story progresses.It's my first time watching Zhao Jin Mai in a series and she's really a gem, her micro expressions are on point and her acting skills are brilliant, as for Leo Wu, he never fails to deliver, he's such a talented young actor.
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Cute romance but extremely slow-paced.
This show must have been written by a teenager because every part of this slow-build romance was geared towards the sweet and naive mind of a teenager with longing looks and soft kisses accompanied by copious amounts of butterflies and texting. So much texting.There were so many odd choices that added nothing of value to the story such as the Finnish people not knowing how to act, everyone being obsessed with the ML to the point that they acted like he was a celebrity, a complete lack of personality for both protagonists for the majority of the screen time, the characters constantly eating, and repetitive scenes. It was so formulaic that even the protagonist pointed out that all the couple do together is eat, but by pointing it out and barely changing anything about it this was an arguably worse move than if they hadn’t pointed it out at all and I’d rather they weren’t self-aware.
It took forever to find something of substance in all the cloyingly sweet back and forth looks and by then it was too late to save what little shreds of plot remained. You could go blind trying to find the plot, it was so threadbare. And the whole snooker/billiards/whatever it is aspect was such an afterthought it would be laughable to consider this a sports drama. Every character was a pro, even the ones that weren’t and it made what should have been impressive seem average.
Surely there are better romance dramas out there. If you’re watching this in the background then sure go for it, but otherwise it’s a lot of time and a lot of episodes to commit to before you get anywhere and then it is barely worth going there at all!
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Interesting bits and pieces but mostly slow and boring
Sorry, can't finish this one. I've really enjoyed other drama by these 2 mains but this one falls flat for me. Feels contrived and uber slow. I see romatic gestures, words and actions; where he says some sweet things, je is very dedicated, straightforward, and captured with love of first sight. But as another reviewer said... "Leo Wu so stiff & expressionless, like he doesn't know what to do with his character, trying to portray someone deeply pained [and unknowingly lovestruck] but not quite getting it." He comes across creepy with stalker vibe looks. He's slightly less creepy once they start dating but still the questioning of her relationships and outings - without talking to her directly, showing up unannounced cuz of jealously or inconveniencing others or borrowing to put up a false sense of self (i.e. you can barely afford to eat out or travel but you cull favors to let her think you have no limits or issues) is not great in my opinion. Honestly comes out more later but I'm already bored so will leave it as is for now. If I ever finish this and feel otherwise I'll come back to update this review.For now, I'll wait for Leo's next project. Still a big fan of his, just not a fan of this drama.
The FL is talented and much more likable and prettier here than she was in her previous dramas but still finding her abit dull. She's cute and all but something - not sure what keeps me from being a true fan. I liked Princess Royale alot and enjoyed one of her 1st lead roles in ALTCFL. She's so surprisingly young. She has alot of potential for her age.
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Amazing drama!
Cant say anything more, its just sooo amazing! From actors to director to settings and locations. Just great! My fave drama of 2024. FL & ML did a good job. Sweetness overload. I think Finland is one of the location in the drama. The cinematography on all locations are all on point. Very good production staff, they really did well.Was this review helpful to you?
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Cozy and Comforting
I will be honest. As the title suggests, this is a love story so please don't expect action or drama since that will lead to only disappointment. As for me, this was exactly what I was looking for. This is a healing and comfort drama. I was seriously anticipating some of these after the whole gruesome era of sad endings and thrillers. If you are looking for something thrilling or suspenseful then this one is not for you, it has a simple storyline that kinda reminds me of Skating into Love. It has a nice and refreshing concept. This is one of the best dramas I have watched this year after My Demon and Doctor Slump which is still ongoing. I genuinely love how realistic their relationship felt. I love how nicely scripted this drama is, it shows all the aspects of the struggle an individual faces in a foreign country as well as the fact that he helped her so much coz he liked her nevertheless he would have helped her even If she was an ordinary citizen from his home country is so touching and wholesome. The way their relationship progresses and how she helps him overcome his long-term trauma. I love how supportive they are of each other and it shows in their eyes how much they love each other. I seriously question If a guy as amazing as Lin exists. Guo was amazing as well, she knows what she wants and goes for it. Overall, the story was amazing and it was portrayed well. I gave this one a 9 and even wrote a review coz I love both the leads and I am a bit biased towards them, maybe I wouldn't have given it an almost full rating If the actors were different but then again that would change the whole thing. I have been their fan for a long time. I have known Leo Wu since I was a kid lol and I got to know Jinmai a couple of years ago. I have been waiting for this drama for quite a long time and I have to say, I am satisfied. The OST seems pretty normal in the beginning but it grew on me later. The production and Cinematography was just about perfect.Was this review helpful to you?
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A MUST WATCH DRAMA
The actors really portray their roles very well. Again a must watch drama from China. Proud of Wu Lei and Jin Mai and all other casts. Thank you for sharing us a beautiful love story and a passion for something that you love.Playing snooker was not something everyone known, but in this drama you will see the how passion and hardwork can play magic in one's lives.
I like also the main characters. A very cold and sad man meets the sweet and charming girl in the middle of a snowstorm. To be able to have a long distance relationship while being truthful to each other, and keeping in love are something that I wanted to experience (though not for long distance relationship, kidding).
The chemistry is so good. You can see the new side of how good Leo Wu as a sweet young man. A greenest among all man. You will see how gorgeous and charming Jin Mai here and the way she act. They are all really good at this drama.
Congratulations to writers, directors, actors and
all crews for making this drama a hit. You make everyone happy for sharing this kind of love story.
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"Amidst a snowstorm of love "
This is a feel good drama.Full of positivity.Really liked the locations of shooting.Still it gives me chills.Also its interesting to watch the competition part. I loved the drama name very very much , its really very heart touching.The love between the male lead and female lead is pure. I didn't wanted it to end.It would have been good if it had more episodes.Was this review helpful to you?
Your depression can be cured with its sweetness ?❤️
I feel empty now and don't know what to watch for single people like me.This drama was everything going through depression.Watching them, I was smiling, blushing, and kicking air.I love their chemistry. Lin Yi Yang tops the list of green flags; he is the guy we know we won't get in this generation❣️ When he said I like you,I love you, the word I want to marry you was attach with it.They look so good with each other want to watch them in another drama too.I will miss them going to rewatch again❣️Was this review helpful to you?
Wasted Talent
I decided to drop this drama after watching the 6th episode as I was bored out of my mind. Don't get me wrong, I am a fan of Wu Lei having watched his previous dramas in Nirvana in Fire, The Long Ballad, Nothing But you and Love like the Galaxy, but even my fondness for him was not enough to sustain my interest in such a flat storyline.What kept me going past the 1st episode was my anticipation and hope that the story would pick up and offer something more complex and interesting, but sadly what I see so far is more scenes of OCD-stalkerish Lin Yiyang with major hangups and a bruised ego finding solace in the warmth of a shy, impressionable, sheltered Yin Guo. The only thing that seems to progress is their deepening level of physical intimacy, from cold-staring, knee-bumping, head-stroking, hugging, full on kissing etc. The other characters appear rather insignificant because most of the screen and script time is taken up mostly by the relationship between these 2 characters. I know it's primarily meant to be a sweet romance drama, but honestly I was hoping for something more sophisticated than regular plain vanilla. After all, it's Wu Lei!
Please tell me I'm not the only one who feels disappointed with this drama so far..
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Boring
High expectations but after 7 episodes of boring seeing them walking but going nowhere i cannot find interesting story. No real conversations between the couple . Boring story . depressing. No beautiful scenery no cool snooker moves or anything. Not funny or romantic of maybe very slow start and maybe it will become better later but cannot find myself like the other reviews of captivating from first scene or whatever.really one full disappointing drama
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