Watch it only if you like Lin Yi and/or snowboard :)
Rom-Sport Series (Snowboarding) with Lin Yi & Esther YuPLOT: The spoiled rich girl, FL, is a manga artist despite her parents' opposition. She meets ML, a retired snowboarder due to an injury, at the resort where she gathers information for a new weltoon on winter sports. She quickly becomes part of the "gang" that "follows the snow," and ML-FL become a couple. The parents' opposition separates them, and each of them pursues their own dreams...
+++ Lin Yi, who is talented enough to give depth to any character.
+++ Endearing characters: the team, family, and friendship are well-developed. The theme of dideable person like the amputee sister is well-handled.
+++ A relatively realistic story and beautiful cinematography (landscapes, sports scenes, etc.)
+++ Very enjoyable OSTs.
### Esther Yu, who plays (as usual) a childish, cheerful, warmhearted, but spoiled female protagonist, with "aegyo" facial expressions and voice, is unbearable. This actress needs to grow-up and play more mature characters !
### The pace slows down in the last third, with many long and pointless scenes.
### The tone wanted to be lighthearted, but overall, it lacks depth.
### A drama that seems low-budget, with only few filming locations, overly obvious green screens, etc.
=> Enjoyable series (especially for Lin Yi's performance) but one that won't go down in history.
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Série Rom-Sport (snowboard) avec Lin Yi & Esther Yu
PLOT: La FL, Fille riche gâtée, est mangaka malgré l'opposition de ses parents. Elle rencontre le ML, snowboarder retiré à la suite d'1 blessure, ds la station où elle va collecter des infos pr une nvelle série s/ les sports d'hiver. Elle est rapidement intégrée à "la bande" qui "suit la neige" et ML-FL se mettent en couple. L'opposition des parents les sépare & chacun poursuit ses rêves de son côté ...
+++ Lin Yi qui est capable de donner de la profondeur à n'importe quel personnage.
+++ Personnages attachants : la team, la famille et friendship bien mise en valeur. Sœur amputée, pr 1 fois, bien traitée.
+++ Story à peu près réaliste, et belle cinématographie (paysages, sport, etc.)
+++ OSTs très agréables.
### Esther Yu qui interprète (as usual) une FL puérile, enjouée, chaleureuse, mais gâtée, et avec des mimiques et une voix "aegyo" insupportables.
### le rythme se ralentie ds le dernier tiers, avec bcp de scènes longues et inutiles.
### le ton se veut léger, mais l'ensemble manque de profondeur.
### Drama qui semble low-budget, avec peu de sites de tournage, des fonds verts trop évidents, etc.
=> Série agréable (surtt pr la performance de Lin Yi) mais qui ne restera pas dans les annales.
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snowboarding content, with camaraderie, athletic fun factor, and ambition - First fun to watch.
First Impression and Story Idea:It was nice to find a story that isn't always about the rich CEO and the poor Cinderella, but takes place in a real setting.
The entire snowboarding content, with its inherent camaraderie, athletic fun factor, and ambition, was well presented overall, even if it was simplified for the series. I understand that, though. Music and scenery make this series fun to watch.
The people portrayed in their professional environments and circles of friends seem most authentic and it was fun to watch how a romance would develop. Also at first (up to episode 17) the characters seemed to be communicating properly, not like in the usual C-Dramas where nobody talks to anyone and creates misunderstandings that provide the content for the story.
But... then...
After you had happily gotten involved with the series because of the above-mentioned content, the downsides unfortunately followed.
Esther Yu once again portrays a character as if the woman were an overexcited naive teenage girl - again. Don't get me wrong, Esther Yu is a very sweet person, but if she plays every role like that of the Fairy, it gets boring. Especially when it's a young woman from the current era.
Unfortunately, the story writers didn't seem to be satisfied with the story surrounding snowboarding, the struggle of ShanChong and the relationship between the main characters.
As is often the case in C-Dramas, more and more plot lines were added (comic contest, law suit, spurned love of an old friend, Love and hate beween the second couple, helping a sister, parental interference).
In my opinion, the story goes downhill starting with episode 17. The main couple is separated due to a lack of communication, and they're now trying to fill more episodes with content.
But it gets really embarrassing when they put Fei Qi Ming in a fat suit for the flashbacks (or maybe CGI) and quickly cut off the story about the necessary prosthetics for her sister by having her go to the doctor for a short time and then suddenly get prosthetics and be able to walk.
The entire cast of actors (except for my mention above) does a really great job, but they have to deal with the inferior story development
Would I watch it again? No.
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OK! Much untapped potential
The drama Ski Into Love, released in 2025, addresses the professional challenges and the development of the relationship between Wei Zhi and Shan Chong. The plot follows Zhi, a talented cartoonist whose career is affected by a scandal related to the use of AI. In light of the controversy, she decides to start over by creating a new comic book story about snowboarding. In search of inspiration, Zhi goes to the Beishan Ski Resort, where she meets Shan Chong, a former professional snowboarder. Motivated by Zhi’s positivity, he decides to return to competitions. Together, they face and overcome their personal issues, offering each other support and love throughout this journey.With impressive scenery that adds an aesthetic feel to the narrative, along with snowboarding scenes that enhance the atmosphere, the drama successfully creates greater immersion and dynamics. However, the theme is, for the most part, familiar, with a script that addresses starting over and romance in a clear, yet predictable way, without bringing many innovative elements that could have created a greater impact or emotional depth. Perhaps the reduction in the number of episodes affected the fluency and authenticity of the script, slightly compromising the deeper development of the plot.
In terms of acting, in my opinion, everyone performed well according to the personality proposed for each character. Clearly, the protagonist’s personality is controversial, tending to be more infantilized, especially in her emotional reactions and speech, which contrasts with the rest of the cast. However, even though her actions were excessively cute, she appeared to be understanding, kind, and not impulsive. This infantilization may have been a creative choice by the writers, aiming to convey a more naive approach to resolving life’s problems. The thing is I have a preference for more mature characters and, personally, would have liked Wei Zhi to be less infantilized.
The chemistry between the protagonists was, overall, good, and their interactions were cute, but in my view, they didn't become memorable. One point that bothered me was that Wei Zhi continued calling Chong "master," even though they were already in a relationship, which gave me the impression of a distance in their connection. There was great potential to explore their relationship more deeply. On the other hand, interactions with secondary characters were interesting and complemented the main couple’s story well. I was particularly enchanted by the relationship between Dai Duo and Shan Shan. I found their dynamic as a couple very sweet and genuine, and I wish their story had been more explored, adding more layers to their relationship. They could have been the second main couple, instead of Lao Yan and Jiang Nan Feng, whose romance, in my opinion, had a problematic start and an unconvincing development.
Overall, the drama Ski Into Love blends the elements of a light romance with a snowboarding backdrop. Even with its positive points, such as a pleasant OST, visually immersive cinematography, good chemistry between the protagonists, and interesting interactions among the cast, I feel it had great potential to be something even more impactful. The premise of the story, with its journey of overcoming, was promising, but in my opinion, the production and the writers didn’t manage to fully explore the plot’s possibilities, leaving me with the feeling that something was missing. My rating is 7.5/10.
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Good but Wei Zhi acted too childish
I liked the storyline. It was good but stil typical. I really enjoyed the relationships between the characters. However, I did not enjoy Wei Zhi’s character as much. She acted far too childish, almost like a little kid, and it became tiring very quickly.I also liked the snowboarding theme, especially since I personally enjoy snowboarding. Still, I would say it was not always presented in a very interesting way. I also wish there were more and longer clips of Chong here.
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it started off great but then it just got kinda overbearingly boring for no reason at all. no plot, just vibes types of drama. i know that lin yi is an excellent actor, but his agent has got to step up his game with these scripts.
it's another one of those 'background noise' dramas for me.
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very good and wrodfull drama all team love you♥️♥️♥️
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WieZhi my girl
I really like this drama its have good cinematics when i see wiezhi i realy love her so much she's so cyte lovely beautiful mad have a great personality her story and character growth in like it shan chong have good mindset grrrt personality love Yu shuxin as wiezhi and linYi as shan chong🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰Was this review helpful to you?
Yu Shuxin as weiZhi
The actress playing Wei Zhi's mother even confirmed that Xin Xin rewrote this scene, making it even more emotional than the original script. You can really tell how much thought she puts into her charactersTo think in one hand, Xin Xin could probably relate to Wei Zhi's struggles, because she also wasn't supported by her parents when she first entered the entertainment industry. That personal connection makes her performance feel even 🌺🌺
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a love as white as snow
finished 8/10 🌟I'll be honest: I started this drama with high expectations and because I personally like Linyi and Esther... Now, I feel that the scene cuts took their toll on the story, as did the changes to the script.
It wasn't bad, but it wasn't the best either.
Esther is very good at acting opposite her partner and giving us great chemistry.
I think Linyi is phenomenal in modern dramas, and the guy has a talent for romance. 💕
As for the secondary characters, they were terrible for me; their story had no rhyme or reason... Visually, they didn't match at all, and I didn't feel any chemistry between them.
I liked the pairing of the protagonist's sister and his best friend better for me, it would have been better if they had explored the plot more.
The ending was okay...
As I said, cutting the episodes didn't help the drama at all.
It made it seem rushed, and some things weren't even fully wrapped up.
It's a good way to pass the time and I recommend it to get out of a block ✨
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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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cute and sweet - but not rewatchable
I wrote this review like 2 weeks after watching the show with no notes and just pure memory of what happened. I scored it as soon as I finished watching it though. The characters were fun to watch, the plot involved snowboarding and webcomics (which I enjoyed for a bit), but the show ended up falling short in the end. Also, the title makes no sense, as there is no skiing whatsoever. But oh well LOL.Ski into Love Review- sometimes maybe cute, sometimes maybe shit
I gave this show a 6/10. It was cute and started really well. I appreciated the first half of the show for the most part, other than the little annoyances of Wei Zhi’s character. Shan Cong and Wei Zhi were super sweet during their initial phases of their romance. The plot, honestly, was kinda non-existent in the show. Yes, it was there. However, I didn’t exactly care for it and it didn’t add much to the show in any way, in my opinion. At first, I really liked the webcomic theme and snowboarding theme as well, however as the show kept going on it was pretty dragged out and added no good substance to the plot. The show, all in all, was very tropey. The show was executed well in the first half, however, just kept falling short by the end by adding all the unnecessary tropes to continue the storyline.
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What Episode did the Main Couple Start Dating?
Shan Cong and Wei Zhi finally start dating in Episode 13. Basically, halfway throughout the show.
Honestly, I don’t even understand why it took them this long to get together. They basically show their attraction for each other almost right from the start. And start to be pretty possessive over each other very early on. So, for it to take 13 episodes was crazy. However, the actual confession scene was pretty sweet.
Misunderstandings?
They have a major conflict in episode 17, where they “take a break” aka break up. The reason for the break-up is literally the most generic trope and I haven’t seen it in a while, so it was pretty infuriating to watch. Her parents don’t approve of Shan Cong, and he thinks by leaving her and getting better in his career and having more money before he pursues her again is the right way to go. Fricking dumb.
ALSO, they take a whole 4 episodes to get back together. So, they get back together finally in episode 21. The whole break-up was just dumb. It could have been removed from the entire plot and would have made no difference, except giving us more sweet moments between Wei Zhi and Shan Cong.
Love Triangles?
So, Jiang Yi Ming has been in love with Wei Zhi since they were kids. He, honestly, wasn’t a bad dude. He was pretty funny and sweet. You could see he really likes Wei Zhi. He earned my respect and was probably one of my favourite characters in this show.
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An easy to watch drama that was relaxing to watch
So I started or randomly on youtube without going for it to be any good but it fitness out to be good excluding the unnecessary breakup they included in ep 17 or 18 i guess , but story read on another good level. Actors did a fabulous job especially the actress whose voice I found annoying in begining but loved towards the end of drama . The only bad thing was that it was rushed at the end I dont knows why, i think they cut down eps from 32 to 23 . It is an excellent drama to watch and quite relaxing , songs great and message at end was wow . Just skip ep 19,20 and it's best drama . I was keen to give it 10 stars but that breakup lowered it but story and acting brought it up to 9 . So if you want a relaxing drama you can watch it its good just a breakup and love triangle are it's flaws .Thanks 😊
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