Top 1 chinese drama
From the beginning I watched this drama, I was always fascinated by Yu Shu Xin and Heyu's acting. The cinematography is very beautiful. The storyline is very well organized and easy to understand. Anyone who watches this drama will definitely like it. Yu Shu Xin's acting skills are never in doubt, she is very good at playing Jiangmu. Jiangmu is a beautiful and cheerful girl. She is very sincere and loyal to his lover. The power of love between Jiangmu and Jinzhao is very equal. Yu Shu Xin is my reason to watch this drama. Overall, I am satisfied watching the drama from beginning to end. The chemistry between Yu Shu Xin and Heyu is number 1. Don't hesitate to watch the drama Speed and Love. I guarantee you will be addicted and will not be able to forget it. Super highly recommended. ThanksWas this review helpful to you?
This is one of the best drama I've ever watched!!
This is my first time writing review here since I just couldn't stop myself from writing it. THIS IS LITERALLY THE BEST BEST CDRAMA I'VE EVER WATCHED. I'm surely going to rewatch it hundred thousand times . Everything in this drama is so good, from acting to visuals to storyline everything is the best. And not to forget their insane chemistry, you can say their chemistry was chemistrying ngl I was blushing the whole time watching them together on the screen and the friendships damn I just love their bond, they were so wholesomeTHE MAIN LEADS ARE THE LITERAL STANDARDD!! I MUST SAY BOTH OF OUR MAINLEADS ARE YEARNERS AND EVEN THE FRIENDSHIPS WERE THE STANDARD
The actors did the great job, the way I was able to feel their emotions and all. I laughed, cried along with them; overall I enjoyed it a lot
Oh how much I'm going to miss them😭, can't believe it's already over. It feels like I've just started watching this drama and its already over. This is one of the best drama I've ever watched and it's always going to be my fav!!
If you're contemplating whether to watch it or not then give it a try you guys will surely get hooked just after the first episode.
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ABSOLUTELY PERFECT !!! LIKE ALWAYS WITH THIS SCRIPTWRITER WOMAN !
I'd been eagerly awaiting this for a year and a half, and I can say without hesitation: I wasn't disappointed at all.From the very beginning, the world resonated deeply with me, and the screenwriter—as those who've seen my video already know—is one of my favorites, especially for her previous moving dramas (Forbidden Flower, among others). Once again, she managed to transport me through a fully realized and intense romance, set against the backdrop of a world of motor racing. Needless to say, it gave me an irresistible urge to discover the novelization.
The cinematography in Thailand was simply exceptional, and not just for its scenery: several scenes and shot choices gave the drama a real distinctive character, reinforcing its power and emotional impact.
Esther Yu was incredible! While I was sometimes skeptical about her behavior in the first few episodes, I truly saw an evolution and maturity as the episodes progressed, especially in the second half. (It reminded me of the girl's character development in HIDDEN LOVE). She was enterprising, brilliant, and determined, and her acting was spot-on and moving (her tears got to me more than once!).
He Yu, one of my favorite actors for the past few years, despite masterpieces like Dashing Youth and others, it's really SPEED AND LOVE that has given him true international exposure! I'm so proud of him. His character was absolutely perfect! I could totally have written a male lead like that! Sentimental and rebellious at the same time, but definitely protective. A man with a capital M.
I loved the credibility with which he portrayed this reckless driver, before completely reversing the dynamic in the second half of the drama. We then discover a new man, sporting a more mature look, driven by real projects, and committed to a particularly convincing physical and mental rehabilitation. He deeply touched me with his looks, his gestures, his attentiveness… to the point of moving me far beyond what I could have imagined.
Between breathtaking shots and landscapes, an intense romance punctuated by numerous kissing scenes, actors delivering their lines with great emotional precision, and a truly compelling story—no pun intended—I can only call it a real gem, fully living up to my expectations.
I think the entire cast poured a tremendous amount of energy into their performances, and I particularly enjoyed seeing Mike Angelo again, who I found very comfortable despite his relatively limited screen time. Each actor clearly stepped outside their comfort zone to make this story both believable and addictive.
I thoroughly enjoyed watching this drama, and I sincerely hope you, too, had a wonderful time watching it.
10/10 !
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Jin zhao took a piece of my heart
After a long time, I didn’t just watch this drama — I truly lived with it. Even though its run was short, every single day I woke up feeling excited and emotionally attached, counting the hours until the next episode.He Yu was absolutely outstanding. His performance relied heavily on his eyes, and that’s where the magic was. Every glance carried so much emotion that my heart genuinely felt like it was about to jump out of my chest. His silent expressions spoke louder than words.
The OSTs were beautiful and perfectly matched the atmosphere of the drama, making every emotional moment hit even harder. Sadly, a significant portion of the drama was cut, and many romantic scenes never made it to the final version. After waiting for so long, that was truly heartbreaking.
The chemistry between He Yu and Esther was incredible. Every one of He Yu’s styles suited him perfectly — he has a natural charm and elegance. His voice deserves special mention; it has a soft, gentle tone that makes even simple lines feel intimate and warm.
The racing and fighting scenes were intense, dynamic, and genuinely exciting. This is the kind of drama I know I’ll rewatch multiple times.
That said, the editing wasn’t perfect. Some transitions felt rushed, and certain cuts broke the emotional flow of the story.
The kiss scenes were bold, passionate, and creatively done. They felt fresh and different, and I truly appreciated how daring the drama was in portraying intimacy.
I completely fell for He Yu, and I sincerely hope he has a bright future ahead and continues to take on even better roles. This drama made me laugh, cry, and feel deeply. Their love story doesn’t end here — it lives on beyond the screen.
Thank you to Jin Zhao and Mu Mu for teaching me what love truly means — patience, sacrifice, and quiet devotion. Jin Zhao was willing to endure everything alone for the sake of love, and every time I watched him, my heart ached because of how gentle, selfless, and kind he was.
In the end, I already miss this beautiful drama so much. It also made me miss my own teenage years, which now feel like they passed far too quickly. This story was full of ups and downs, and it allowed me to experience a wide range of emotions. For that, I’m truly grateful.
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I cant move on from this couple now(;´༎ຶД༎ຶ`)
seriously i love them i love the story but thry deserve more eps (;´༎ຶД༎ຶ`)🙏🏻im not fans of the leads but i watch some of esther's drama like LBFAD, MJTY, SIL and now this one! (❁´▽`❁)ーshe really nailed every chars!! and this is thr 1st time i watch Heyu's drama and Wow i fell for him seriously now(;´༎ຶД༎ຶ`)🫶🏻
i reallu love their chemistry fr, and this genre are kinda different too, i mean i rarely find romace drama with this kinda of story so i really find this so refreshing and fun to watch, and the trope of He fell first He fell harder OMG love this!! i hope to see them on together again in other drama or maybe another season? im up for this!!!!Ｏ(≧▽≦)Ｏ
well im not good write reviews but seriously good works for everyone in this drama, they deserve all the lovessss 🫰🏻(｡˃ ᵕ ˂ )🫰🏻💞
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The Most Perfect Modern Drama I've Ever Watched
In 10 years this is the most perfect and on point modern romance drama I have ever seen. It's like a dream .The story is both well written and has sensitivity and depth in how it addresses the characters' struggles, pasts, loves and sacrifices. Without missing or taking away, everything was on point, the romance, the anguish, the action and much more.
Speed and Love was magical, exciting and nostalgic from the first episode. This perceptible magic in the story, characters and cinematography is the result of a set of well-executed factors within the drama that produced this result that leaves a mark inside.
●♡● Plot:
Absolutely charming, nostalgic, exciting, and full of adrenaline. The story tells of the precious friendship between Jiang Mu and Jin Zhao from childhood until their sad separation, the time spent drifting apart in longing, and finally their reunion.
Jiang Mu's father, seeing that his best friend had been the victim of a tragic accident that left his son behind, took him into his home. Thus, Jin Zhao and Jiang Mu grew up with a beautiful friendship in which Zhao Zhao (ML) always took good care of Mu Mu (FL), driven by his sense of duty towards her, who was born premature and fragile. After Mu Mu's parents divorced, her father took Zhao Zhao to Taiwan, and since then, years passed without contact until Jiang Mu decided to reconnect.
From then on, Mu Mu and Zhao Zhao's lives intertwine again, and in the same world, they face the pains of the past and present, as well as the challenge of living their love for each other through many uncertainties, adversities, and hopes.
It is about not giving up on the person you love, it is about true love that is tangible and can be painful, requiring sacrifice, patience, forgiveness, perseverance, and a sincere desire for the other's well-being.
●♡● Jin Zhao (He Yu):
This character was simply beautiful to behold, his love was pure and tangible through his incredibly thoughtful actions and his care for Jiang Mu. He truly wanted what was best for her, to the point of making absolute sacrifices, as he did in her worst moment, preserving her from failing to realize her potential and dreams, allowing her to develop so that she could make her choice to remain of her own free will in a position of power and not obligation. The pain he felt from his total lack of faith in himself had grown from hearing from Jiang Mu's mother that he was bad luck for them and a burden. He lived a kind of sacrificial love, and as the story developed, Zhao Zhao was finally able to deservedly surrender to his love for Jiang Mu and let her heal his wounds, having learned not to walk the road alone but with her by his side.
Furthermore, He Yu's performance completely took over my mind! Simply mesmerizing in his smallest expressions, he masterfully conveyed Zhao Zhao's feelings. He creates incredible tension before speaking and through his glances. I need at least 30 more dramas starring him.
●♡● Jiang Mu (Esther Yu):
Jiang Mu has been a woman of unwavering perseverance from the beginning, and thanks to her, their relationship can finally come to fruition, with her herself being that hope that never fades. It was very exciting to see how she always overcame the distance Jin Zhao put between them, stemming from his fear of showing her and himself how broken he was inside. Mu Mu's journey of development and maturation was also very satisfying! I love how she cornered Jin Zhao!
I'm liking Esther Yu more and more! The first time I saw her, I found her strange and even disliked her girly and cute performance, but then I saw her different sides, understood her charisma, and witnessed her deepening and evolution. I just love her!
●♡● Romance:
The chemistry that Esther Yu and He Yu built in their performances was breathtaking. You can feel the tension in their gazes and scenes through the screen, it's so strong that you hold your breath anxiously waiting to see what will happen next, it gives you butterflies in your stomach, it's very exciting. Their romance seems like a dream, I simply lost my mind with their performance. This couple ruined all the others.
●♡● Cinematography:
The cinematography is among the most beautiful I have ever seen, with a mix of colors, angles, and lights, creating a nostalgic and magical summer atmosphere in the streets of Taiwan, which are half vintage and half modern, reminiscent of a coastal city. The play of colored lights is dazzling and makes it seem like a dream; it is idyllic. It reminded me of “The Forbidden Flower,” and I was really looking for a drama that conveyed that same feeling. The experience that the cinematography provides is dreamlike and intoxicating.
●♡● OST:
The OST blended perfectly with the scenes, contributing greatly, especially the song “Away” by R.E.D Zhou Luoxi (Alyce). Every time this song played in the scenes, my heart would start racing.
Speed and Love ruined me FOREVER because now I'll compare everything to it. I highly recommend it!
Edit: I discovered why the drama reminds me of "The Forbidden Flower", it's because they are both by the same screenwriter and director, Zhao Xiao Lei!
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Every Frame Feels Like a Quiet Blessing
The chemistry between the hero and heroine is truly on point. The cinematography is calm and soothing, making every frame feel like a sweet treat for the eyes. Lightning- without saying a single word, quietly stole a part of the show with his presence. One thing that really deserves appreciation is the overall casting and wardrobe design; the costumes were beautifully curated, especially Jin Zhao’s outfits, which were absolutely marvellous.Now, coming to the most important part—acting. Brandy completely nailed his role. His talent, accent, body language—everything felt natural and effortless, never forced. As for Jiang Mu, my opinion slightly differs. She is undoubtedly talented and beautiful, but in some scenes, it felt like she was trying too hard. Acting should feel invisible. When the audience becomes aware of the performance itself, the emotional connection starts to break. In certain moments, her portrayal leaned a bit too childish, where a more mature approach would have suited the scene better. That said, she has great potential, and I genuinely hope she overcomes this because she is worth it.
Last but not least, this drama was an intense roller-coaster of a dopamine shower. Overall, I enjoyed it a lot.
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chemistry
first although I feel like the storyline is a little weird in real life I must say this drama was amazing. now that I have finished watching it. I actually feel like I don’t know what to do with my life anymore. the acting and the chemistry between the leads was amazing. I found myself actually repeating some of the scenes before I had finished watching the whole drama. that’s how good I felt it was. as far as we watching it, I would definitely rewatch as I mean I’ve already been re-watching itWas this review helpful to you?
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boring drama - an excuse to show the hotness of He Yu
It's a simple love story, but very uneven.The very choice of the main couple is oddly conceived. He is a walking ideal: physical attributes 10/10 — looks, build, sex appeal — your knees just go weak. On top of that he’s a one-man band: fixes everything, can cook, a master of car racing, a master of boxing, intelligent, easily solves math problems, likes to read. Girls throw themselves at him, but he remains faithful and is mainly interested in pampering his beloved. He is also honest and morally impeccable. People like that simply do not exist. His only “flaw” is that he wants to carry all burdens himself and has a slightly excessive need for self-sacrifice.
By contrast, she mostly provokes irritation. She isn’t stupid, can be clever, and can also make sensible choices. She is stubborn, but also open-minded. However, what stands out most are her unbearable mannerisms: her way of speaking, her facial expressions, and her capriciousness typical of a seven-year-old child. This is annoying and downright uncomfortable, because in the context of a love story it evokes associations that go beyond the limits of what is legal. It is hard to believe that such behavior could appeal to anyone who does not have a tendency toward perverse acts.
The problem of childishness brings up the actress who plays Jiang Mu. If it were not Esther Yu playing this role, would the effect be equally irritating? It is hard to say how much her characteristic way of speaking and making “rabbit in the headlights” faces creates the character, and how much is required by the script. In any case, Jiang Mu is definitely far too childish in her mannerisms, which is one of the biggest flaws of the drama.
The second flaw is the entire background of the story, which is simply boring. Supposedly everything takes place in the criminal world — illegal car races, illegal boxing matches, smuggling — but despite all the dangers the creators failed to create any real tension. The viewer does not feel intrigued or emotionally engaged in these events. In fact, the content of the first 20 episodes could easily be squeezed into five with no loss to the whole.
It only becomes more interesting in the second part, which takes place six years later. The fact that most of the characters who six years earlier functioned in some semi-legal underworld are now doing well and leading fairly law-abiding lives only confirms that the realities of the first part were not believable. In the final episodes we also see a more adult, more mature Jiang Mu, who - in this new version - is much more palatable.
The central topic in this second part is to lead Jin Zhao to discover that carrying burdens alone and lying to the person he loves “for her own good” was a mistake. Once this problem solved, everything ends with a cute happy ending.
In summary, most of the footage is just an excuse, a backdrop for showing off the fantastic shots of He Yu — his looks and his really good acting. A plus is also the large number (for a Chinese drama) of passionate kisses.
Anyone who likes admiring a beautiful body and a handsome face expressing moving emotions will have a lot of pleasure, though they will probably fast-forward through quite a few scenes.
Someone who wants substance from dramas — an interesting story, action scenes, and the like — will probably be bored and disappointed.
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came for esther, stayed for he yu
this is such a surprising and unexpected find at the tail end of this year. speed and love really broke expectations for me. i've been a fan of esther since she starred in "love between fairy and devil" and i've been in a drama slump lately so i thought to give this a try. to say that i was hooked on the first episode is an understatement. the only other drama i've chased this hard was "a dream within a dream" that aired earlier this year.i am such a big fan of this cast and i know esther typically gets a lot of hate for her cutesy voice and personality, but i feel like her contributions fit this drama perfectly. we can see her mature throughout the episodes and time skips without feeling like something in her vital personality is missing. she portrays the role of mumu flawlessly. the ray of sunshine she brings into zhaozhao's life can't be missed.
i can't say that i've seen any of he yu's other productions, but i definitely will start now. he did not disappoint in his performance at all and we, as the audience, is able to watch zhaozhao slowly mature alongside mumu (not to mention my tiktok feed is now full of edits of him). apparently he filmed all the racing scenes without a stunt double as well!
the storyline isn't perfect, nor is the editing, and i've heard that many scenes did not pass the censorship in china and ended up cut in the final production, but this story is perfect to turn off your brain and just enjoy. i love this storyline of childhood friends turned lovers and seeing zhaozhao and mumu navigate their relationship throughout the years is super satisfying. this was such a refreshing and surprisingly great drama to tune into and i genuinely enjoyed every episode!
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Nothing but a beautiful masterpiece
To say I love it would be an understatement. It's a beautiful drama that has the most amazing scenes of Thailand and the locations are amazing.When it comes to the actors, Esther and He Yu were phenomenal with their acting. Having read the novel for this drama, I can assure you Esther and He Yu portrayed their respective characters really well! He Yu is an insane actor and he's improved so much since the last drama i saw of his. I would like to say personally, I think this drama was Esther's best performance to date.
Finally about the drama, the story was a little cut up in like (not sure) ep 21-22, maybe because of the censorship stuff but the drama itself is nothing less than a masterpiece. I absolutely loved it and they brought the novel to life in the most beautiful way possible. I wouldn't ask for anything else. I absolutely love love love it.
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A drama that captures your heart!
Speed and Love is a super addictive drama that pulled me in from the very first episode. Starring Yu Shuxin as Jiang Mu and He Yu as Jin Zhao, the story is about two people whose lives separated in childhood due to a divorce and unexpectedly collide again years later. And don't you worry guys, the two main characters, Jiang Mu and Jin Zhao aren't siblings. They have no relationship between them expect that they lived together for a few years in their early lives.One of the drama’s biggest strengths is that the racing scenes are thrilling and visually striking, giving the show a strong sense of momentum. Jiang Mu and Jin Zhao’s chemistry is incredibly compelling. Jin Zhao’s every gaze toward Jiang Mu gave me butterflies because of He Yu’s specially impressive performance of how much he conveys through his eyes alone.
Visually, the drama is stunning. The cinematography gives the story a cinematic feel. The soundtracks perfectly complements the mood, and they were great songs as well. The pacing keeps the story engaging and makes it incredibly hard to stop watching once you start.
Overall, Speed and Love is a drama that leaves you wanting so much more. With only 29 episodes, it feels so less. I could watch 100 episodes of this story without getting tired of it. This drama has become my favourite cdrama ever, and I cannot get enough of it. I've read the novel a few years before this was released and im so happy it didn't follow the novels plot where he lost his leg :( I'll really be devastated if that were to happen. I truly hope Yu Shuxin and He Yu collaborate again in the future, whether in a historical or modern drama, because their chemistry is unforgettable. I'm going to rewatch the drama and reread the novel again!
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