Speed and Love

Good story spoiled by lazy writing

This drama is clearly designed for young or inexperienced audience, leaning heavily on exaggerated cuteness, predictable plot turns, and surface-level emotions instead of actual character development. Despite being marketed as a hot series, conflicts are dumbed down, logic is routinely sacrificed for “cute” moments, and the overly idealized relationships often cross into cringe territory. Per-episode viewership reportedly staying under 10 million only highlights the gap between hype and real engagement. Some viewers enjoy it for the flirtation and sexual tension, but anyone looking for depth, realism, or subtlety will likely find it shallow, repetitive, and unintentionally embarrassing.

On kisskh, this kind of show predictably scores higher than it probably deserves, largely because MDL users tend to reward anything with “spice,” skinship, or suggestive moments over solid writing. Chemistry and sexual tension often get treated as substitutes for storytelling, so even shallow, cringe heavy dramas benefit from that bias. As a result, hype, edits, and thirst driven enthusiasm end up outweighing plot coherence, acting consistency, or character depth. It makes the ratings feel more reflective of appetite than quality.

I was looking forward to this drama for story line but was disappointing.The writing could have been much more solid, and there was really no need to make the characters so extremely cutesy. It ends up undermining what could have been a more grounded story. I also wish the “fake sibling” angle had been handled better. If both characters had always known there were no blood ties, the dynamic would have felt far less uncomfortable and more believable.

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I Truly love this series

I’m so happy that this series has finally been released after months of waiting.
I read the novel and absolutely loved it, and I kept imagining the series in my mind—especially Jin Chao, my favorite character.
This series is truly amazing. I was so happy on the day it was released that I cried with joy.
The love in this series is portrayed so beautifully, and I literally scream over everything Jin Chao does. I truly adore him.
Every morning when I open my eyes, the first thing I think about is this series, and at night I fall asleep thinking about it. I hope this time leaves me with many beautiful memories.

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Im watching cdramas for a long time now and its rare for modern drama mainly idol to have good storylines..cuz they are not ancient and can be boring as hell!
Plot is not slow and going with steady speed..really like how they are progressing in relation and how well misunderstanding between them resolving
( like letters thing, adopted thing, why ml living like this )
Ep1 really did me bad, imagine ur daughter is returning after years but you dont even care like wtf. Ok i get u have a new family now but it dosent make ur 1st daughter love gone😔.
Leads chm is insane, they do romance from eyes ifykyk. Jiangmu potrayel of Esther was really well good. Car racing scenes have my heart🔥🏎
Its rare in cdramas to find such storyline..so im hoping you all enjoy it without any fandoms fight and hate things🎐

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Speed and Love" bukan sekadar drama romantis biasa; ini adalah perpaduan segar antara aksi balap, pencarian jati diri, dan cinta yang tumbuh dari masa lalu.
Mengapa Anda Wajib Menontonnya?
Chemistry "Panas" Esther Yu dan He Yu: Daya tarik utama drama ini adalah reuni Esther Yu sebagai Jiang Mu dan He Yu sebagai Jin Zhao. Penonton memuji chemistry mereka yang sangat kuat, sering kali digambarkan sebagai salah satu poin terkuat dalam serial ini.
Transformasi Karakter Esther Yu: Esther Yu keluar dari citra karakternya yang biasanya sangat imut menjadi sosok Jiang Mu yang lebih dewasa, berani, dan penuh tekad saat mengejar kembali kakaknya (yang ternyata bukan kandung) hingga ke Thailand.
Visual dan Sinematografi Tropis: Berlatar di Thailand, drama ini menyuguhkan visual yang memanjakan mata dengan palet warna yang hangat dan sinematografi yang indah, memperkuat nuansa "kebebasan" dari dunia balap jalanan.
Tema Balap yang Jarang Dieksplorasi: Jarang ada drama China yang mengangkat elemen balap jalanan dengan serius. Adegan aksinya dieksekusi dengan baik, memberikan ketegangan di tengah-tengah momen romantis.
OST yang Emosional: Soundtrack drama ini, termasuk lagu pembuka dari Zhang Bichen dan lagu yang dibawakan oleh Esther sendiri, sangat mendukung suasana emosional dalam setiap episodenya.
Kesimpulan:
"Speed and Love" adalah tontonan yang membuat ketagihan dengan perpaduan elemen good girl/bad boy, balapan, dan penyembuhan luka masa lalu. Jika Anda mencari drama dengan tensi romantis yang tinggi dan visual yang menyegarkan, drama ini adalah pilihan terbaik di tahun 2025.

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Sangat mengesankan, semua teman harus lihat drama ini. Ini salah satu sangat populer di negara saya.

Character Analysis & Performance
Esther Yu (Jiang Mu): Esther memberikan performa yang sangat dewasa. Ia berhasil melepaskan citra "imut" yang biasa melekat padanya dan bertransformasi menjadi sosok wanita yang teguh, berani, dan penuh empati.
He Yu (Jin Zhao): Ini adalah peran terobosan bagi He Yu. Aktingnya sebagai pembalap yang dingin namun rapuh di dalam sangat memikat. Transformasi karakternya dari sosok yang penuh amarah menjadi pria yang kembali menemukan tujuan hidup melalui cinta sangatlah meyakinkan.
Chemistry: Interaksi antara keduanya adalah jantung dari drama ini. Setiap tatapan mata dan dialog yang tak terucap menyampaikan kerinduan selama satu dekade dengan sangat intens.
Technical Brilliance
Cinematography: Pengambilan gambar di Thailand memberikan estetika visual yang kontras—antara keindahan pantai yang tenang dan kekacauan arena balap malam hari yang neon dan gritty. Penggunaan kamera POV dalam adegan balapan membuat penonton merasa seolah-olah berada di dalam kokpit mobil.
Direction: Sutradara berhasil menjaga keseimbangan antara adegan aksi yang memacu adrenalin dan momen-momen melankolis yang intim tanpa terasa dipaksakan.
Soundtrack (OST): Musik dalam drama ini sangat membantu membangun atmosfer. Lagu-lagu bertema rock modern untuk adegan balap dan balada menyentuh untuk adegan emosional sangat pas di telinga.

Pokoknya aku sangat merekomendasikan nya, mungkin di negaranya sendiri tidak terlalu di notice karena banyak orang membenci pemeran utama wanita tanpa alasan. Tapi saya rasa dia sangat baik dan ramah, saya tau karena dia pernah datang ke negara saya. Itu tidak seperti yang dirumorkan oleh orang orang jahat fans idola sebelah.

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PEAK CHEMISTRY BETWEEN MCs with a wattpad-esque plot

The plot is a bit wattpad-y but overall, it was alright. There were some scenes where it was just impossible to happen in real life LOL and the editing for this drama... let's just say it was really bad. The low-ish ratings for this drama is mainly because of the taboo/forbidden romance trope where they're like step-siblings (kindof not really). If you're thinking of starting it but is weirded out because of the relationship dynamic, it gets cleared out pretty early into the drama maybe like uhh episode 3/4? And once you know it, its really not that bad. Its like childhood friends to lovers core... except he knew her since she was born? But really, its not that bad at all.

He Yu and Esther's acting and chemistry.... LET ME TELL YOU, THEY'RE LITERALLY PERFECT TOGETHER. AND SOME SCENES WERE SO STEAMY LIKE I WAS NOT EXPECTING THAT WHATSOEVER I FELT LIKE I WAS THIRDWHEELING FS. THE TENSION WAS INSANE. Both of them got me giggling, kicking my feet, and screaming into my pillow fr.

Also, IMO, I didn't particularly enjoy the super long timeskip. I see why it was added but idk its just a bit unlikely how she would wait six years for a man that ghosted her ygm. Well, if I'm actually thinking about it... she did wait like ten years to see him before so ig six years is nothing LOL.

The racing scenes weren't exactly my forte and I wish they showed more of Jiang Mu's knowledge of cars. In one of the episodes, she helped fix a car that the two guys couldn't figure out and in a few other episodes she was literally fighting and drifting/driving (fast) cars. I felt like her car-expertise was seriously overlooked and they could've expanded so much more on that aspect. I think they did cut the drama from 40 eps to 29 so ig that might be why we didn't see much of Jiang Mu in this type of scene... dang.

The thai dubbing was INSANE... well it was alright for some scenes but I just can't get over how bad it was LOL dubbing THAI actors whilst their speaking thai was just crazy. I honestly almost dropped the drama because of how bad the dubbing was but I was hooked with the MCs so I stayed <3. Good thing I did though!

As for the ending... idk. I enjoyed the scenes when Jin Zhao and the mom reconnected and all that but idk the skip to the wedding was just so fast. And Snakey coming back as a bridesmaid?! They cut too many scenes out for us to understand the plot lol I wish they showed more of the side characters like after Jiang Mu left Thailand Snakey and Nana weren't in any scenes whatsoever. Like I get why they weren't shown since technically they're still in Thailand but like come onnnn. Just give us a little something if you're planning on bringing them back as the MC's bridesmaids lol.

Lastly, I just want to mention how much I enjoyed watching San lai's character. He's so funny, reliable, and just overall a great guy. My king should've gotten a few more scenes in the latter episodes lol Fei Qi Ming did a great job portraying this character. I will be keeping an eye on him lol. Oh, He Yu too! I realized I've never watched any of his dramas so I will be looking into that as well.

Side note: Jiang Mu's outfits in this drama?!?!?! PEAK The stylist knew what they were doing fs she looks so good like in every outfit. I'm glad they didn't make her wear ugly clothes lol.

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a story that forgot its own details

finally, i’ve finished watching this drama. i started it mainly to support my idol’s latest project, yu shuxin, whom i’ve been following for a long time. overall, the cast did a really good job bringing their characters to life, making it easy to feel emotionally connected to them. the acting performances are genuinely strong, especially from yu shuxin and he yu. their emotional expressions feel natural and sincere. from crying scenes to teary eyes and subtle facial changes. yu shuxin, in particular, portrayed jiang mu beautifully. even small details, like the hair clips she wears, make her truly look like a 19 yo girl. her gestures and expressions fit the character well and show her dedication as an actress. that said, it’s a shame that the storyline itself is quite disappointing. i had been waiting for this drama for about two years, so my expectations were naturally high. unfortunately, the plot doesn’t live up to that anticipation. there are many scenes that feel awkward, rushed, or poorly explained.
for example, when jin zhao gets into an accident, the story focuses heavily on his suffering while completely overlooking the person who actually caused it. this makes the narrative frustrating and hard to stay engaged with. the perpetrator is barely addressed, and their arrest happens without any meaningful scenes or consequences shown, even though jin zhao ends up suffering for eight years because of it. as a viewer, this feels unsatisfying and unfinished. i also find it strange that an accident like this would realistically require eight years of suffering, yet the drama never really explains why. another confusing part is how jin zhao is suddenly found by the police and taken to the hospital after the accident, without any explanation of how that happened. a short scene could have easily clarified this, but it was simply skipped.
later on, when lin sui invites jin zhao to rejoin the team, the story doesn’t clearly show what jin zhao plans to do next. many important plot points are left unresolved, making the storytelling feel incomplete. overall, the drama places too much focus on the romance between jiang mu and jin zhao, which causes other important aspects of the story to be neglected. the romance becomes overwhelming, while the plot logic and narrative depth suffer as a result. in the end, while the acting and character portrayals. especially yu shuxin’s are strong and memorable, the weak and messy storytelling makes this drama a disappointing experience, especially considering how much potential it had.

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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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Just go for it

If you don't wanna read you can jump into the drama..just go for it.
I don't usually write reviews but i definitely do read them before watching a drama and it really helps. That's why I'm writing one here..
For this drama you don't even need to read a review just go for it ..it was a whole rollercoaster journey for me as i watched it after all ep were dropped as i didn't knew about its airing schedule and just read the first review i saw and decided to start it.

I really loved the acting storyline and the leads were superb for their roles. Other than the leads the roles that really fascinated me and i really loved were ..Sanlai and Lin Sui i really liked their roles and others did an amazing job as well.

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