Amidst a Snowstorm of Love

If you want to watch...skip to middle and start there

Story:
-The story is too much about them meeting up in the beginning for food
-Lots of dead time that could have been edited out and condensed to 20 or 24 episodes
-Doesn't get interesting until 2nd half and even then lots of wasted time
-Lots of extraneous scenes not necessary...like the "I missed my period" scene.
-Didn't explain pool and so it was hard to follow at times and boring

Acting:
-ML was okay, good eye and connection with FL but the eating scenes...ML when he ate took large bites and a bit disgusting
English was a good effort but the singing was not that great...
-FL is cute and strong character though lots of reliance on older cousin
-Younger cousin, older cousin, friend that was ranked with ML were all excellent
-Supporting cast did a good job

Overall: : Liked the 2nd half definitely more, pacing was so slow. Didn't like the ending that much...could have been better and full story could have been done in less time. Will not rewatch

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STOP overthinking and watch it already, you WILL NOT regret it

Okay, just to show you all how good this is, I have to say that this is my first ever review after 4 years of watching dramas. I simply have to write one, because I feel genuinely sad for the people who have not seen this yet.

First of all, I have to say that I absolutely LOOOOOOOVE the cast and the way they play their roles, it's just perfect. You could really feel their love with so much intensity. This drama had me squealing, giggling and rolling in my bed non stop. I fell deeply in love with both the leads and all the other cast. They all made this drama so much more wholesome.

I think that their relationship in the beginning is sooooo cute and sometimes cringy and you get immediately immersed. However, as the show goes on they develop such a beautiful relationship, that I hope something like this could exist in reality. They go through very good times, but also very bad times and you can see how much they support each other in everything. It's so HEARTWARMING.

I gave the story only a 9 because it's not a really complex plot but I don't think more is needed honestly. It's simple but perfect at the same time, I think it just suits everything else about this drama.

I'm giving the music a 9'5. It's so good and there are certain parts that stayed in my head so much that I'm listening to it even in my free time. I think it really goes perfectly with the flow of the drama and it made me very emotional in the right moments. Very good.

And lastly I need to emphasise on the rewatch value of this. It's CLEARLY and UNDOUBTEDLY a 1000. I did not make a mistake, it's a 1000. Its been a week since I watched this show, and I have tried watching other 3 dramas that are not making me satisfied in the least, because there is simply no point in even comparing them to this one. It's too good. That's why I'm back here writing my first ever review, and that's also the reason why I'm about to watch it again, even though it has only been a week since I watched it. I am SO EXCITED.

LISTEN TO ME AND WATCH IT. THANK ME LATER. ENJOY!!!!!

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=> A good Rom-Sport series focusing on billiards, with a great CL.

PLOT: ML, was a genius snooker gamer, abruptly retired 10 years ago. He now studies and lives in Finland. It was there that he met FL, a young 9-ball player, for whom he fell in love at first sight. They become closer and she tries to convince him to return to China and resume his career. That's wath they will do despite the obstacles.

PROS:
+ A convincing CL, with all the green flags: trust, respect, attention, tolerance, etc. A very good performance from the 2 actors.
+ a simple but credible story, without a love triangle, without a vengeful ex, etc. Real life, what!
+ Lots of excellent, endearing actors.
+Well suited OST
+ This is a drama, supposed filmed mainly abroad, but they are some inconsistencies on the reality in Finland (does everyone speak Chinese or English? Large Chinese community in Helsinki? ...)

CONS:
- Some inconsistencies in the timeline
- We remain hooked on this series by the quality of the CL, but the story is too simple for it to always be exciting. OK, a sports career cannot be rebuilt in a day, but certain narrative arcs could have been shortened.

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Avec Leo Wu
PLOT : Le ML, snooker gamer de génie, a pris une brusque retraite il y a 10 ans, il étudie et vit maintenant en Finlande. C'est là qu'il rencontre la FL, jeune joueuse de "9 balls", pour laquelle il a le coup de foudre. Ils se rapprochent et elle tente de le convaincre de revenir en Chine et de reprendre sa carrière. Ce qu'ils vont faire malgré les obstacles.

PROS:
+ Un CL convaincant, avec tous les green flags : confiance, respect, attention, tolérance, etc. Une très belle performance des 2 acteurs.
+ une story simple mais crédible, sans love triangle, sans ex revancharde, etc. La vraie vie, quoi !
+ Beaucoup d'excellents acteurs, attachants.
+TB OST
+ un drama supposé tourné principalement à l'étranger, mais quelques incohérences sur la réalité en Finlande (tout le monde parle chinois ou anglais ? Large communauté chinoise à Helsinki ? ...)

CONS:
- Quelques incohérences dans la timeline
- On reste accroché à cette série par la qualité du CL, mais la story est trop simple pour que ce soit toujours passionnant. OK, une carrière de sportif ne se reconstruit pas en un jour, mais certains arcs narratifs auraient pu être raccourcis.

=> Une bonne série Rom-Sport focus sur le billard, avec un great CL.

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Fabulous Drama

This was excellent first time around but even better second time. A glorious Love story with 2 stunning leads. I Would never have though Billiards would be a setting for a great Love story. The Leads Chemistry was Superb. A great Match indeed. Nice Story in a Fabulous setting. So atmospheric. The support cast was also wonderful. This must be one of the most successful dramas of the year. The Light and Shine song is embedded inside my brain. It is so lovely. Once is not enough to hear it. Leo Wu who is only 23 is incredible. I have seen him in in many dramas and he is growing so brilliantly. Such a great talent. I loved him in 'Sphere, Break and disappointed he did not play lead in the Sequel. Cannot give enough praise for this truly sweet, wholesome Drama. I am puzzled though at how Chinese and Korean Dramas insist on wearing street clothes in Bed. Also there are few Leads who actually do realistic kisses. Recently there have been many Chinese Dramas with Female leads who act either like morons, have squeaky voices or are selfish egotisis. So when we get a really good Drama it is worth taking note, They make some excellent ones too. After exhausting most of the Korean Dramas I moved on to Chinese ones , which I love.

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It's love at first sight, then lets grow in love and life!?

When I started this it had just finished airing, usually I would check out the comment section first, but since i had nothing else i wanted to watch I just started this one, TBH after the first few episodes, I really didn't think I would love this, but lo and behold!.. I ended up loving it so much. I started wondering why it was this nice🤣, even at the 20 episode mark, I was nervous to continue because I thought it'll just die down, and get all dramatic etc, but nope.. it kept getting better, it ended up not being a show with a bunch of cliché.

I find the first few episodes a little slow, but I guess it's because we didn't know the characters well enough, as yet but as it continued, I started enjoying the snow theme setting, the filming abroad, it was a nice change and the sport they played was interesting. It was nice seeing the life of the ML as well,
At the beginning the ML's eyes said "I want her" and the FL's eyes said "I want you too, but I'm scared and nervous" haha it was a little funny and cute. Once they got together, it was really nice seeing how their romance, relationships and career took off. I felt like I was really watching a story of their life unfold.

The acting of the leads and everyone was well done, it's my first time seeing the FL, she did so well and she's so young in real life, she did a great job with her role, Leo also did great, the other shows I've seen him in had light/slow burn romance, this is the first I'm watching a show of his with romance like this, it was awkward at first, but then it was great seeing him in love. The FL older brother/cousin, WXY, this guy has grown sooo much in his acting, who on earth would believe he's only 21 in real life, he impressed me with his role here, he acted so mature, though him and the FL are the same age in real life, you never saw that in the show, he really did come off as her older brother/cousin and the head of their sports club.

As for our main couple I absolutely loved them, their chemistry, kisses and relationship was soo sweet and felt so real. I loved seeing how they grew in love, usually at some point in a 30 episode modern drama the romance tend to die down, when it starts early or once the leads get together, but instead they just grew so naturally in love, and as they grow in love, it shaped their life and it was beautiful to watch.

I also really enjoyed the relationship between the ML and his two buddy/rivals, they had such a special bond and relationship, not only them, but the ML former club member, they loved and looked up to him so much (but i don't think anyone admired him as much as the FL older brother haha)

If you're looking for something light, with a different setting (overseas and snow/winter), interesting sport, sweet romance, and a great second chance/comeback, I think you'll like it, also if you liked how low angsty LMLMV was then this has a similar vibe. It's such an easy drama to sit back, relax and enjoy, even the sports element of the show was interesting to watch.

The music was the only part that was just okay, but I guess it fit the theme of the show.

This gets my first 10/10 for a full length drama of 2024! 🥰

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