Ski into Love

嘘,国王在冬眠 ‧ Drama ‧ 2025
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neverendingsideeye
20 people found this review helpful
Mar 23, 2025
23 of 23 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 5.0
Story 5.0
Acting/Cast 6.5
Music 5.0
Rewatch Value 3.0

A tourism advertisement?

Ski into Love filmed many more episodes worth of content than what actually aired, and you can tell.

What we ended up with were a lot of scenes of the snowboard just group eating and hanging out. At times, it really felt like I was watching actors kind of do whatever they want in front of the camera. More like a variety show. It didn't seem like the actors were taking the filming very seriously.

The chemistry between the 3 couples was just OK. I never felt anyone pull at my heartstrings.

The plots were all half-assed, most with very weak resolutions. I certainly expected more from a drama adapted from a novel.

I will say, Ski into Love showcased some beautiful areas of China you don't often see in dramas - which, I'm guessing was the underlying agenda of the series.

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slumfordramas
7 people found this review helpful
Mar 29, 2025
23 of 23 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 5.0
Story 2.5
Acting/Cast 5.0
Music 1.0
Rewatch Value 1.0

funny but weird

I really like Esther's acting in her previous drama, but this time I can't enjoy her acting, especially the early part of the episode when she was hurt by a friend who claimed her work. Her emotions are just like that. It feels very strange because what is claimed is her hard work

The drama also can't convey the initial conflict well, I know Esther's character in this drama is cute and gentle but by not showing clear emotions when in a position of being pressured by others, this is very disturbing

I keep watching to see the development of the plot, but instead I can't stand how this drama is executed, in the previous drama I really like Esther's cute acting but not this time, I'm sorry for having to give a bad review

I have no problem at all with dramas that are very easy to guess the plot. but the plot of this drama is enough to make me very disappointed

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KCdramas_RawTruth
5 people found this review helpful
Apr 17, 2025
23 of 23 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 7.0
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 8.5
Music 7.5
Rewatch Value 6.0

BAD SELECTION OF FEMALE LEAD; BUT AN INTERSTING STORY WITH OTHER CHARACTERS

Ski Into Love had so much potential to be an absolute hit—beautiful scenery, a refreshing winter sports theme, and of course, Lin Yi doing what he does best: being effortlessly charming and pulling heartstrings like a pro. He carried this drama with grace and sincerity, delivering a performance that deserved a far better match.

Unfortunately, the weakest link in this series was the female lead, Esther Yu. Her overly exaggerated mannerisms—whether it was her voice, the way she walked, or just her general behavior—felt like she was dropped in from a completely different genre. Instead of matching the tone of the story and the depth of the male lead, she stuck out in a way that was more distracting than endearing. It honestly felt like the series would’ve soared higher if her character had been toned down or cast differently.

On the bright side, the supporting characters were a delight. They brought heart, humor, and some much-needed balance to the show. If you're someone who can mentally "mute" a lead and enjoy the rest of the package, this drama might still work for you. It has its charm, just… with a side of frustration.

Watch it for Lin Yi. Endure it for Lin Yi. And maybe pretend Esther Yu’s character got lost on the slopes.

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Sunshinewrits
4 people found this review helpful
Apr 29, 2025
23 of 23 episodes seen
Completed 3
Overall 7.0
Story 7.0
Acting/Cast 7.5
Music 7.5
Rewatch Value 7.0
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Ski into Love is all about lost and found in love

Ski into Love encapsulated the tale of Shan Chong, a ski coach who meets Wei Zhi, who is riding on a scandal. In the path of redemption, they start finding love.
Adapted from a web novel, this story is not a childhood romance, which gives a fresh start. ML and FL are at their lowest when their paths crossed. The healing journey is soothing and comforting. The love feels like fresh air as they start finding their soul.
A fresh take on romance, normal life, drawn twist,s and crackling yet soft chemistry. Ski into Love redefines love in a calm and composed tone.

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mydearestmeiz
4 people found this review helpful
Apr 10, 2025
23 of 23 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 5.5
Story 5.0
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 1.0

a quick fix for romance, but not something to rewatch

This show is honestly an average romance drama, I can't necessarily pinpoint anything that makes it vastly different from others I've seen. Personally, I found the plot pretty predictable as well. I must say that the supporting couples were more interesting to me. While watching the main leads, I found it hard to watch Wei Zhi, as the cute acting felt too excessive and forced, causing me to skip many scenes. Also, each time new episodes were released, I found myself needing to rewatch the previous episode to remember what happened because the story was very forgettable. Overall, I'd still say that it has somewhat nice romance and you can watch it if you're craving a simple romance drama, but it's definitely not something to rewatch.

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DeluluApproved
4 people found this review helpful
Apr 6, 2025
23 of 23 episodes seen
Completed 2
Overall 8.0
Story 6.5
Acting/Cast 8.5
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 5.0
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A Second Chance Watch That... Mostly Stayed in the Friend Zone (for Me)

Ok, after dropping this show once, I decided to pick it up again and push through it. In short—it has its cute and wholesome moments, but overall, I feel like it's aimed at a much younger audience than little old me. Unfortunately, that meant I found the plot pretty weak and uninteresting. Also, sports dramas aren’t usually my thing, but I gave it a shot for the cast.

What I enjoyed:

The wholesome vibe: That cool feeling when you're surrounded by good friends and generally good-hearted people was definitely there. The atmosphere was heartwarming and gave off the comfort watch feels.

The leads: Both main characters are incredibly likeable and genuinely kind people. Their relationship was sweet and pleasant to follow (not touching that painfully cliché break-up part though… let’s just pretend it didn’t happen).

The OST : A+ on the soundtrack. I actually really enjoyed most of the tracks and they matched the tone of the show perfectly.

What didn’t work for me:

Hot take incoming—but I didn’t see any romantic chemistry between the leads. They gave me best friends vibes, not lovers, and I kept waiting for a spark that never came. That’s just my personal take though!

Esther – Look, I love her. But I really wish she’d step out of this typecast bubble she’s stuck in. This is like the 5th drama where she’s playing the exact same character. I know she’s capable of more range, and I’d love to see her explore different roles. Also, most of her outfits in this drama felt more like they were designed for a 12-year-old... which made certain scenes tough to sit through. I think we’ve all seen enough of that overly cutesy act by now.

Final thoughts:

If you’re looking for a light, comfort watch with inspirational undertones, an easy-breezy plot, and a cozy romance (if you feel it), then this might just be the drama for you. But if you're expecting something with depth, or a fiery romance arc... maybe look elsewhere.

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Ongoing 23/23
Timi89
21 people found this review helpful
Mar 12, 2025
23 of 23 episodes seen
Ongoing 0
Overall 9.5
Story 9.5
Acting/Cast 10
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 9.5

Esther Yu is the best!!!

I just can’t get enough of this series 🤩🤩🤩Esther Yu is the best… funny, cute and such a great actress… I like her style so much! The story is so uplifting and I feel it will have the trope “new beginnings”, how to overcome a setback with enthusiasm and Esther is the perfect actress for this role. I also like the focus on true friendship which is an important part of our live journey, especially when we face setbacks and challenges, they can make it easier to rise and a great coach (as Lin Yi is) makes it even better, holding our hands at the beginning and helping us rely again on ourselves. Can’t wait to see how the story develops and their relationship.

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Ang9lShuxin
9 people found this review helpful
Mar 24, 2025
23 of 23 episodes seen
Completed 1
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

Well-matched Leads

This drama where I think the career of the two main leads are well-matched.

Both of their career are shown and laid out beautifully 💕

One of the drama where the two is actually working while falling in love. And their career is not just a background.

The conflict revolves in their career rather than some stupid love triangles. Their relationship is stress free.

Wei Zhi can draw anywhere. She can ski with San Chong in the morning and draw at night or when Shan Chong teaching his other disciples advanced classes.

While Shan Chong is earning through teaching the advanced classes which comprises of his disciples or promoting some brands.

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scenophile
8 people found this review helpful
Mar 23, 2025
23 of 23 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 7.0
Story 7.0
Acting/Cast 6.5
Music 7.5
Rewatch Value 6.0

Light-hearted fun

This drama starts out really promising, with lightning quick pacing and really interesting characters. The ML was more stoic but never unkind, and the FL was bubbly but not annoying. The snowboarding theme is fun, and the OST has two songs in particular (one upbeat and one slow and romantic) that really clicked with me and added to the great vibes.

I’m not completely sure the second half of the show keeps the same energy. Both the ML and FL’s arcs seem a little anticlimactic and vague. While I don’t need the show to get in the weeds about the manhua industry, I would’ve loved to see a clearer journey, starting from storyboarding the story, pulling inspiration, actually drawing it, and especially going back to conferences with volumes and merch, since that’s where the first episode started. Instead, it felt like she was just constantly “gathering research” and then the next thing we knew, her manhua was steadily successful. For the ML, I think there also wasn’t much to his snowboarding journey; he was good at it and never stopped being good at it. While 23 episodes is short and doesn’t really allow for a lot of arcs, I think having some more organization and struggle could’ve made their journeys feel more worth it.

The romance is really cute, but it also sort of hiccups in the second half. The leads go on a break (or whatever that was) but they basically don’t interact for a stretch of episodes, which is unfortunate because it could’ve been an opportunity for each of them to support each other in their blossoming careers. The “getting back together” scene is just fine, but I think this is the type of more emotionally-charged scene where the cutesy acting of the FL doesn’t quite work.

The side characters are fine. The ships have their cute moments, but they’re also not that memorable.

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stargxirl
5 people found this review helpful
Mar 24, 2025
23 of 23 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 8.5
Story 8.5
Acting/Cast 8.5
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 8.0

A Heartwarming Journey of Dreams, Romance, and Snowy Beauty

Ski Into Love is a refreshing and heartwarming drama that brings a rarely explored aspect of Chinese culture to the screen—the beauty and traditions of the northern regions. It's not often that we get to see the charm of China's snowy landscapes and winter sports culture in dramas, making this show feel fresh and captivating.

At its core, this drama is lighthearted yet meaningful, perfectly suited to both Yu Shuxin and Lin Yi. It’s the kind of feel-good romance that’s perfect to watch at the transition from winter to early spring, when you're looking for something cozy yet uplifting. The romance itself is everything we could hope for—sweet, engaging, and filled with undeniable chemistry between the leads.

Beyond the main couple, the supporting characters play a crucial role in making the story richer and more enjoyable. They don’t just exist for comedic relief or background drama; they genuinely contribute to the emotional depth of the show. They help us understand the main characters better, bring moments of laughter, and make us fond of the entire cast.

Wei Zhi’s character is particularly lovable—cute, bubbly, and full of determination. While some may critique Yu Shuxin for taking on similar(over cute or "childish as they like to say) roles, her natural charm and energy make it impossible to get tired of her performances. Her struggles with unsupportive parents add a realistic touch to the story, but it’s also refreshing to see that her family isn’t portrayed as irredeemably toxic. They are capable of reflection and change, making their arc satisfying.

Another standout character is Shan Shan, who represents ambition and passion while living with a mobility disability. The best part? The show doesn’t portray her with pity or make her struggles overly dramatic. Instead, it treats her with the same respect as any other character, highlighting that having a disability doesn’t define a person’s worth or limit their dreams.

Ultimately, Ski Into Lovedelivers an inspiring message about perseverance, chasing dreams, and surrounding yourself with the right people. The breathtaking scenery adds an extra layer of magic to the story, making the journey of Wei Zhi and Shan Chong all the more immersive. If you’re looking for a drama that’s both heartwarming and visually stunning, this one is definitely worth the watch.

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Dropped 14/23
cryswash
25 people found this review helpful
Mar 17, 2025
14 of 23 episodes seen
Dropped 1
Overall 5.5
Story 4.5
Acting/Cast 5.0
Music 7.0
Rewatch Value 4.5

Bland

This show reminds me of those sports Disney movies from the late 90s, early 2000s like Double Teamed, Brink, Luck of Irish, etc., although; looking back, some of those weren’t great but this doesn’t even hold up to those. Most of this show is pretty bland and I can’t continue watching.

What I liked:

I like that they are able to show actual snowboarders because they can cover their faces. It would have brought things down even more if they had shown those odd close up green screened shots (like when they are fake riding horses) that mimic snowboarding. At least they got that much right. The only other thing that was decent was the scenery. The snow-capped mountainous views are beautiful.

What I don’t like:

The plot. It’s a very basic setup with a basic script. No characters have any true depth. They aren’t even that interesting or likable. The villains are bland and even the conflicts are lacking. This seems made for teens with a failed attempt to try to throw in a couple of adult themes with her raunchy secret comic. Sort of cringy. I’m not going to go into too much detail about the child like behavior from Yu Shenxin because it’s her default character setting. I can get past it in some shows but would have liked to see her evolve from it in this show about mid-20 adults being in love. Another thing that bothers me about this show is the snowboarding sort of just takes a backseat to everything. With the Chinese title and English title focused on snowboarding greatness, (Ski into Love could have been a play on words: skiing back into the love of snowboarding…but I was mistaken and it’s pretty basic just from watching this) you would think we’d get a more snowboarding comeuppance story but we definitely do not. It only scratches the surface. Lastly, I don’t find most of the couples that interesting.

This show will definitely be loved by the actor’s fans but I wanted to check it out since there isn’t much showing at the moment. Didn’t disappoint me, just not for me. Probably my fault for watching more serious dramas and then this at the same time. Taints my perception.

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MomoCoco
9 people found this review helpful
Mar 24, 2025
23 of 23 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

Comfort drama!!

Ski into love is such a huge comfort drama where I get to enjoy the sceneries and the sweetness between the main couple and especially the cuteness of Wei Zhi! I legitimately wanna go to china just to try learning how to ski and play in the snow!

This is the kind of drama where you can just enjoy the show without stress or thinking too much not to mention the lessons learnt from the story.

I believe I'll be coming back to watch the drama again whenever I feel down or discouraged. 🥹🙏
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