A simple love story
This is a love story, not a drama. Its been a nice change to watch a simple story with no big drama moments crazy charcters, no rich guy/poorgirl storyline, and no silly plotlines. Felt like was really watching a couple fall in love. ML and FL had great chemistry. The actor who plays Wu Wei kept giving me Lee Jae Wook vibes, they look so alike. Last 5 or so episodes dragged a bit. Hit the spot for me at this time after a having a run of dropping shows after the first few episodes.Was this review helpful to you?
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MY MANNN. lin yiyang aka WU LEIIIII UGH. watched this for him. he’s SUCH a good actor… like his eyes … shows he’s in love UGH. makes me want to watch love like the galaxy againnnnn❤️❤️❤️ ok this drama was meh. the beginning was better! very cute but lowkey kinda cringey but UGHH WU LEI LOVED HER SMMM. such a green flag he’s SOOO acts of service 😭😭😭😭he’s so sweet like would do ANYTHING for her . i need a man like that. but lowk was kinda boring … like i watched 2x speed and skipped a ton of scenes. PLUS LIKE WU LEI WAS IN IT… he was THIRSTING for yinguo LMFAOOO . i don’t rly like the FL actress so maybe that’s why…. also i wish they developed the side couples better and i could not tell who was who lmgao. the billards part was boing they basically won every match LOLL but yea.
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My expectations for this show landed all the way in hell
I was catfished by the edits and the scenery.The first few episodes are good and has you invested in the future plot line, the casting is good along with the premise of the show, I’ll give them that.
Yearning seems to be a lost concept in cdramas, everybody looks brain dead and can’t use two brain cells to produce organic emotions. The chemistry between the main leads die out after episode 10, their love scenes felt forced and quite genuinely played out like predator vs prey. The fl always looked disgusted nor did she engage with the acts done to her and rather pushed him away and the ml kept forcing himself upon her making the intimate scenes feel repulsive. I don’t see how anyone could rate this a 10 as a woman I am concerned for the people glorying him. I don’t see how this could be romanticised, you all got blinded by his acts of service and I’ll pray for you.
The plotline had so much potential along with the setting. This wasn’t a slow burn but something that was dragged out, the male side characters had more chemistry with the female lead and with each other. Their relationship felt more like a brother/sister relationship as all their development happens within in the first 5 episodes, so much for a slow burn. It didn’t even feel like they truly got to know one another which we see in how their arguments play out. Don’t waste your time.
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Rare romantic drama that leaves a warm feeling long after watching...
Rare romantic fluffy drama with complete package..- Amazing chemistry by talented ML and FL
- Breathtaking cinematography with snow and others
- Plot flows smoothly and beautifully (a 30 eps drama that feels just like a movie)
- Great supportive cast
- Memorable OSTs
Watch it with warm coffee during winter / rainy days :)
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everything was perfect
I really enjoyed this drama, it was so light hearted and fun to watch. The way the male lead and female lead treat each other with so much warmth was really fun to watch, The chemistry between the two is so natural and effortless. I was surprised to see that it only only 8.5 but for me it's a a 10 out of 10. This drama has such a cozy vibe to it as well definitely one of my favorite watches of 2025Was this review helpful to you?
Amazing Chemistry , Great Cinematography, Amazing Leads.
This was an amazing drama, the chemistry between them was off the charts, and both leads were beautiful, it's one of those dramas without the misunderstandings and the slow burn aspect. They fell for each other and it was just so amazing the cinematography was amazing, the sports aspect as well and I especially loved the Ost 'Love and Shine'. The other characters were so great and gave the show a wholesome vibe overall as well as the elements of friendship. It was cute, funny, fluffy, and overall, absolutely beautiful.Was this review helpful to you?
Where it completely lost me was the female lead. This is my second show trying to like Zhao Jin Mai in a romance, but she still doesn’t work for me in these roles. Her acting comes across stiff and awkward, and the character is written to behave quirky and childlike despite being an adult. On top of that, she’s constantly secretive and lying, which becomes frustrating instead of meaningful. I understand wanting privacy, but the drama drags the lying out so much that it overshadows the romance.
To be fair, there were a few cute moments where the chemistry peeked through. But overall, the romantic dynamic felt unbalanced. Every time he tried to hug or kiss her, she pulled away, making the relationship feel one‑sided and awkward. He’s clearly the more affectionate one, and she never matched his warmth or energy. It made the romance feel forced instead of sweet.
Honestly, I struggle with a lot of C‑dramas for this exact reason—the romance scenes often feel weird, stiff, or unnatural, and this show was no exception.
Because of all this, the romance never clicked for me. The friendships carried the show, but the female lead’s characterization and the lack of natural chemistry held it back from being something better.
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Light and Romantic Story
Cant stop watching and it's really hard to wait for the next episode. It gives positive mood to those who are in love ..The chemistry between the two leads is electrifying, igniting the screen with sparks of passion and tenderness. Their journey is not without its challenges, as they navigate through the complexities of their pasts and the uncertainties of their futures. Heartwarming tale that will melt even the coldest of hearts. With its stunning visuals, compelling performances, and heartfelt storytelling.Was this review helpful to you?
A perfect 10 from beginning to end!
This series is now on my top of most fave ch drama ever, I even bought fast track just to binge watch everything. From the story, chemistry of the leads, acting, cinematography and ost everything just fits naturally.Kudos to Wu Lei and Zhai Jin Mai for portraying Lin Yiyang and Yinguo so realistically that I feel like I’m also part of their lives watching their story unfold from start to end, everything about them just feels so natural and lovable.
I also like their friendship and the people surrounding them plus their journey to reach their dreams. It goes to show that you do not need a villain or to exaggerate a story because this series is soooo perfect for me I love a good romance that just tugs at my heart. I hope there will also be a spinoff with MX and LL story.
I’ll truly miss them all.
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Really loved it and enjoyed it immensely!!
A Definite 10/10 for this Romance Sport's drama. Really loved it and enjoyed it immensely!! I binged this, watching until early hours of the morning.Everything was great from Story which is very original in my opinion, Acting, Visual effects, Production and OST.
Wu Lei is an amazing actor in my humble opinion, he did very very well in his role as Yiyang. His acting and expressions were spot on and believable in every aspect for the character he portrayed. I was very emotional with the scenes of Coach He. He also did pretty well with english and also singing in english. I'm also impressed by Zhao Jin Mai (mere 21yrs old) as Yin Guo, I've only seen one other series of her, Reset but will look into the others she played in. Their chemistry was great and their love story was very believable. The scene where he proposed made me so emotional, it was just right with their friends in the background. The shot of the seating area from above (spelled out LOVE) was a perfect 'ending' of the proposal scene for us, the audience.
The other actors also did a great job with special mention for Wang Xing Yie, Chen Jing Ke, Ding Xiao Ying, Dong Zi Fan and Wang Jia Xuan. Also Yin Guo's mother, Wu Qian played by Jiang Hong Bo who brought 'real' angst in terms of the family accepting Yiyang.
First CDrama which I watched with part of the series being in a foreign country. Production was done very well and scenes (city, etc) and scenery was awesome, especially the island get away.
The sports side of it was exciting and first ever billiard/pool/snooker series that I've watched. The competitions were filmed very well with great angles, etc. Googled the rules of the specific games and it broadened my knowledge and opened a new sport to me, to enjoy. I normally love anything to do with horses, tennis and gymnastics and snooker is now part of it! We have a pool/snooker table but haven't played for some time and want to now play again.
Ost was awesome and will be downloading the songs used especially the main song, Love and shine.
Rewatch value is very high on this one. Will wait a month or so and definitely watch it again. I will miss the main cast and it's a pity that it has ended. Would definitely watch a second season if its at all possible.
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The charm - perfect chemistry of Zhao Jinmai and Wu Lei. Wildly addictive …A true romance
One of the best drama ever! Wu Lei and Zhao Jinmai are excellent actors, This is a drama that you shouldn’t missed… a must watch. It has a certain kind of magic! Whoever cast Wu Lei and Zhao Jinmai is a genius. Both actors give the best among the best chemistry and incredible natural acting. A kind of chemistry that only happens once in a blue moon, a very rare find. I fell in love with them and their chemistry makes the series special and extraordinary. You believe in their character and you believe in their romance.Great cinematography and storytelling . I love how realistic the story - on how their first met, how they get to know each other and how they fall in love.
Worthy of your time to watch and be ready to rewatch as it is wildly addictive!
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Love and Shine no matter how the snow is falling!
One of the best dramas of this year. This drama really brought back the sweet memories of our own relationship beginnings and a lot of us wished to go back to our younger days when we experienced this.Love and shine no matter how the snow is falling is a great anthem for this drama. Very refreshing and beautiful story. The leads were wonderful but Leo Wu was fantastic as Lin Yi Yang, a layered deep character with a hint of darkness. He pretty much drove this story.
I also really loved Zhao Jinmai’s portrayal of Yin Guo as the innocent, protected girl but yet independent and determined. The music and the production was very beautiful. I don’t have anything negative to say about this drama.
The thing that struck me the most was how refreshingly normal this relationship was the ML and FL were equals, did what they loved and showed their love for each other in a very honest way. They both nurtured each other and grew through the relationship. LYY finding his direction and his way back to snooker was very well done.
Even the friendship between LYY, MXD and JY was done well and really cracked me up. MXD was the funniest of the lot of-course.
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