Decent ROM/COM
This is a series where I think is best suited for audiences that are new to the ROM/COM genre in CTV and here's why!Story: Very simple way done, very obvious guesses are given to the audience to what can happen next, typical romantic series where the cool guy ends up with a good looking girl. Nothing too original in its theme, however adding the 3d Mobile/PC gaming dimension into the mix based on a 2016 era, I can see why lots of people made this series a big deal. But make no mistake, subjectively I believe this series did not get its fame by the story on its own.
Acting: Again based on a 2016 era, not bad, main leads at the time were still rather new into their breakout roles, however with the good looks and decent acting from all involved this is nicely done. Is there room for improvement of course however as most watch this type of series is not looking for OSCAR nominations, cannot use the same judgement.
Music: Has game and series music. Opening song is very catchy, I must say. Other than sis normal.
Rewatch Value: Not much subjectively, I mean I binged the whole series 1 time, its been 2 weeks and I have not had the urge to watch this one again, not because its bad but it did not stand out that much. I guess when comparing Story on its own there is plenty out there which are better, however as the 2 main leads of this series were very attractive and the male lead still is, I believe most of the attention and wide spread popularity originated from them.
Overall: Great for new comers into the genre and into CTV, however veterans or more mature audiences may find this series a bit 'Meh', Unless you are a Yang Yang fan.
Cheers all, happy reading/watching. ^_^
Shing
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It was very refreshing to find a tv show that portrays a healthy relationship and how a shared passion can bring people together. There’s really no drama involving the main couple, mainly because these are two people who trust each other and actually talk about their feelings. Their relationship develops slowly but surely, at a perfectly natural pace.
I enjoyed the show a lot thanks to this factor, but it was a little too much at times. It’s like the leads are the only ones who have everything figure it out, which is why everyone around them worships every single thing they do. I get why they are charming, even I fall in love with them, but I think a little more real life struggle regarding Xiao Nai’s business or Bei Wei Wei’s future plans after university would have made the show a little better.
Still, it was so fulfilling to have a leading who is so freaking smart and truly independent. Too bad I found this version of Bei Wei Wei a little too proper and prim. It is hinted that she has personality traits that are not ladylike but we never really get to see them. I think this was partly a decision made by the director to make her like that and I kinda wished they would have choose to keep some of her spunk from the original movie version.
TV version’s of Xiao Nai is a smooth bastard and I love him. The actor brought a lot of charm into the character and made me fully understand why he was so popular but, just like with our leading lady, I would have appreciated it more if I could have seen his shortcomings. Nobody is this perfect all the freaking time.
One of my favorite things from the show was the friendship between the leads but also the one with each other friends.
Xiao Nai’s besties were an absolute delight. The bromance is strong in this show and so very funny. This might be one of my favorite tv friendships ever. They aren’t just simple sidekicks but also had strong personalities and a easy going banter. They are great team and I was cheering for them to succeed!
But the real surprise was the friendship between the girls. In tv shows we always see how strong the bromance is but the women behave catty at one point or another, right? I really appreciate the way this show took the time to properly portray a healthy and rock-solid sisterhood.
Sure, you can find the typical secondary characters and sub-plots in the show too but everyone who matters ends up becoming better at the end.
Now, to the gaming part: I love the CGI they used to portray life inside the game as a second world where the characters can meet and establish strong relationships; and it’s even a cathartic way to confront others. The graphics are incredibly beautiful, it blown my mind.
So, overall, I liked the tv version of LOVE O2O and I recommend it for what it is: a breezy and lovely show.
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Xiao Nai's acting was so good that I fell for his character. He is cold but he is warm towards the people that he cares about. Wei Wei on the other side, she is quite good. BUT I'm not that convinced by her acting at all. There are times that she is over acting and there are also times that her expressions are not that good. It would be better if they showed more depth to the characters of the story and such.
What I disliked about this drama is that there are some of the characters that are over acting and annoying. The kissing scenes are also not that good. Xiao Nai's approach is good but Wei Wei is like a stone whenever their lips touched. I can't feel any passion at all. I hoped that the romantic scenes were more mature.
As a conclusion, if you are looking for a light drama, you can watch this one. The early episodes are really enjoyable and lovely. If you are heartbroken or sad and you need a boost on your perspective about romance, I recommend you to watch this drama.
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There is something about the perfect bubble that Bei Wei Wei and Xiao Nai live in that makes you want to escape to their world for a few days.I recently re-watched Love O2O for the first time in 2 years. While I still enjoyed this drama, the small issues that I ignored in my first viewing were more pronounced this time around. I want to write a quick review while these thoughts are fresh~
Pros: This drama is easy to watch, with lovable characters and a charming slice-of-life storyline. I love Yang Yang as Xiao Nai, the bromance between his friends, and all of the gaming scenes. But most of all I love that once the leads become a couple, they never waver or are unnecessarily separated. All obstacles are tackled together and they truly trust one another, which is so refreshing in dramaland that it is one of the main reasons why I wanted to re-watched the series. The story's pace moves slowly, so don't expect any cliffhangers or big surprises, but that was something I personally enjoyed as well.
Cons: The biggest problem I had was with how unreal the entire drama felt. Now, you might be saying "well, duh?", and I know that when watching most dramas we need to suspend our disbelief... but in Love O2O it was impossible for me to ignore. The ML and FL were too perfect, good at everything they touched and so wholesome from the start that they didn't have any character development. Their lives were like a fairytale - they faced very few actual problems and when they did, they were all solved through their own brilliance while the supporting characters were just there as scenery. Their Mary-Sue personalities, coupled with the soft filters used throughout the drama sometimes made me feel like I was watching a dream sequence instead of a real show.
I would say that the whole series was just visual fanfiction, except that the romance felt very dated at the same time. Bei Wei Wei was so incredibly innocent that I could not believe she was a college student in 2015 (when the show takes place). And even though I liked their characters together, I did not feel romantic chemistry between Yang Yang and Zheng Shuang, and their few romantic scenes were uncomfortable to watch. Others may have loved some of these things and rated the show higher for it, but I noticed them so much that it took away from my viewing experience.
Despite my mini-rant in the 'Cons' section, I would still rate the show as average and may even re-watch this again in another few years. I really do like the easygoing plot and the gaming aspect, so I can look past the too-perfect leads. Love O2O has a very unique vibe and I would encourage any potential viewers to give it a try.
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An easy love story, without any crazy melodrama to spoil it.
I really liked this drama. The relationship between the main leads is sweet and strong from the get go. Regardless of how many crazy things the other characters try to send their way, their love remains steadfast.No crazy melodramatic twists and turns here, a pretty realistic and sweet love story with likable characters that will make you feel good overall.
The gaming aspect of it is big at the beginning but as the relationship develops in real life and they "grow up" the gaming takes a back-step in the story.
Highly recommended if you just want a relaxing love story.
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Acting/Cast: At first I was a bit worried when Zheng Shuan was cast in the role of Wei Wei. The novel described Wei Wei as a beautiful young woman with the perfect body and frankly speaking, Zheng Shuan's not the best around when it comes to having curves where curves should be. The movie version of this drama cast Angelababy as Wei Wei which was closer to the description of Wei Wei in the novel. So, having watched the movie first - I had to adjust to seeing a mediocre-looking Wei Wei in the drama but after a few episodes, it became a non-issue as the story took precedence. The shining star here is Yang Yang. His boyish charm shone through. He alone pulled through the chemistry with his leading lady when Zheng Shuan was a little stiff to start with. Watch out for those scenic and romantic scenes....and kisses! The dialogues were also excellent!
Music: Passable but it is not the music that attracts. It's the sweet love story.
Rewatch value: Highly re-watchable. Lots of sweet scenes.
Overall: Addictive. Sweet. Smile inducing. Makes me wanna re-live my younger days in Uni and fall in love again. Highly recommended.
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Amazing and cute!
I really liked this c-drama. It was very refreshing and adorable. Loved the music and acting, especially when in the game. The actors were chosen very well, and played their roles fantastically. The storyline was very good. So happy I got the chance to watch this. I honestly loved it so much that I re-watched it at least 6 times. It is very hard for me to find a c-drama that I will be obsessed with forever, so I am very glad, again, for watching it. Highly recommend watching this cute rom-com c-drama!Was this review helpful to you?
The OST *praise emoji*
This show is a great one to get started on chinese dramas - it's simple, cute, well-produced, and involves a normal, college life and normal dating. There was a cliche love triangle, adorable main actors whose chemistry was very good, and the mean girls who spread rumors on campus.In the end, my favorite part of this drama was the OST - I might be biased but I LOVE Silence Wang, and his style and voice just fit so perfectly with this drama. It felt so dreamy and beautiful along with the gorgeous set, production, and styling.
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I'm quiet satisfied with this Drama
I watched so many modern dramas till date which had misunderstands or anger moments between leads but this actually seemed bit better compared to other dramas.I felt the way ML trusting FL is really a good point in the drama. In most of the dramas I have watched, I've always seen that whenever there's something happens with FL, ML gets annoyed or shows distrust towards FL. Surely it's a re-watchable drama
Pros of watching Drama:
1) FL and ML are too good. Their appearances, performances are very nice.
2) I really liked the friends around ML and FL. Seeing them cheerful, enjoyable and trusting each other are very good to watch.
3) There are no big conspiracies involved unlike other dramas. It's a very cheerful drama to watch.
4) Luckily, this drama has no triangular love story. Though there were characters where they like ML and FL but it was shown in a lite way.
Cons:
1) Gaming part seemed boring but the interaction in game between ML and FL is not boring.
Hope my review helps!
Note: I've compared this drama with the ones I watched - https://mydramalist.com/dramalist/10208215 |
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the main lead is a god ...
actually.. yang yang acting was too good.. but i feel the female lead acting was not that satisfactory... also.. as many suggested.. the story is too perfect... like the fantasy types where both their lives are perfect.. male lead is so confident on female lead.. many times I felt that there should be a very nice male and female lead where there is no misunderstanding.. but I feel this was too unbelievable... I liked the story a lot but these things bothered.. like the second male and female lead realize their mistake so easily and so bluntly... there is no proper way of realization etc.. even if i give ratings 9.5 I feel yang yang played better in other roles than love 020's PERFECT GOD... this way of portrayal was not needed [ many Chinese dramas have this perfect god theme but this was too much ] the story would be interesting with no breakup , but small fights and little emotions to their love rather than only exaggerating the kiss scenes... overall the story is nice, acting of yangyang is very good .. cute, and very sweet love story,Was this review helpful to you?
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it's another cliche
If you want a drama just to have it running in the background this is for you! This show has nothing no depth no plot no action! They are literally showing how two people fall in love. that's it! There were a couple of moments when I thought that the plot was going to start to get interesting but nothing happened. They had so many chances, with Zhen Shao Xiang or Meng Yi Ran but nothing. The show had so many characters but no one did anything. I finished it because I love this kind of cliche drama but that's the only reason. They had nothing going on. I love Yang Yang a lot but honestly, I can't give this drama a good review just because of him. at first, it was going okay but it got boring towards the end. after I realized there was no villain I just stopped carrying. If you skip this drama you won't lose much.Was this review helpful to you?
