I completed this show without negative feelings or frustrations, (though I did cry a little, but that is so because they're tears of joy) so it is quite hard for me to critique this one (well I'm not a critique in the first place)
It is particularly straight forward and simple in their approach in everything. No conflicts, no dramas, no plot twists. It is really easy to watch, so don't complicate yourself when you do watch it.
This show particularly attracted me because I have involved myself in a love kinda like this (basically story of my life-ish). The type of love shown in the show is not the kind of love most people often see in mainstream shows--or even in real life. I call it an introvert's love.
I agree, this show doesn't feel realistic and it is overly cliche but we all like to feel them butterflies in the stomach right? If that is so, this show won't disappoint you.
As for the actors and actresses, I love them. I am not so focused in their delivery of the skill (acting) but Its just really refreshing to see them act with their beautiful faces and quirky antics.
Overall, this show gives me a new feeling. Part of it is because I am not too familiar with Chinese culture and also because--well that's what mostly it is. So, I can say that would be a good watch! (especially if you are a(n) girl, introvert, gamer, nerd or human for that matter)
Final note: The story may disappoint you, or maybe the language, or maybe the number of episodes will, but Yang yang definitely won't. That's all. ^^
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A reflection on our era of MMO socialising, but offline the characters are fairly shallow and vapid.
Overall it's an entertaining watch. However as per summary, be prepared that the characters depicted are somewhat shallow and vapid. The acting of those characters is also somewhat shallow and bland at times, but I don't know really whether it's the actors, the direction provided them, or the script which has caused that blandness.Music : Neither nauseating nor notable. 5.
Story : Yes, it tells a story. 3.
Ok ok.
Will add on 2 points because of the modern life in-game MMO socialising depiction, and there actually being a plot in the second half of the story where they have met irl and the ML is trying to start up his post-study career in being a game dev - 4. So, overall a 9.
Acting: as above. Has 'off' moments where the attempt to act is obvious. As above I don't know whether blaming the actors specifically for this is correct to do or the direction. Character depictions are somewhat shallow and vapid. I don't know whether the finger should be pointed at the actors, or the script/direction. Special mention of the 2FL though. Her character was the highlight for me. Overall an 7.
Rewatch value : 0. Unless you're into re-living the high school fantasy where you're the most popular high school girl and the most popular high school boy notices you and every other contender for most popular girl is totally schooled by your awesome good looks. In which case, it's rewatch of 10. Seriously, it's that shallow. Averaged out, that's a 5.
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No misunderstanding between the main couple,no stupid jealousy and guess what you'll see match made in Heaven ^^
if you are a gamer or interested in IT you might also want to check this out. if we leave out the romance after alll, we see how a group of young guys start their business in gaming..
I think this kind of drama is the best to pass the time and relax ^^
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What to watch when you watch 020
There are several things I loved about Love 020... Xiao Nai obviously needed no introduction in the looks department... His acting was spot on and his chemistry with Bei Wei Wei only left me overwhelmed and giggly. Every time I saw an episode with them, I felt the characters and the story hit me so hard that by now I have rewatched this series at least 16 times! I know... there are several fans out there who will outnumber me in that department because of the strength of the story.Another point I appreciated in the story was the lack of suspicion between the couple. I mean...I have hardly come across a story that doesn't leave us guessing about the hero being suspicious of his heroine. The possessiveness quotient was out of this world! Truly worth a watch...again and again.
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I might be slightly biased with the casting choice in Yang Yang, who is just so darn good looking I can't even! But I did kinda disagree with the Zheng Shuang for the female lead since she didn't exactly seem to fit the role of the character from the book. I eventually just accepted it though...
But all in all, I loved the cuteness overload in this drama, since it's quite rare to find a drama where the main couple face everything TOGETHER. No break up, or anything like that to make you frustrated at the drama! Definitely a break from the usual drama story lines and an easy rewatch just to see the cute scenes again. On the other hand...you're gonna have to overlook the acting...or rather, lack of...
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A typical Idol Drama
Good drama..no cliches as such..quite predictable but also nothing too dramatic about the storyline. One thing kind of erks me is that Xiao Nai's love or liking to say began nowhere. He just randomly one day comes over to her seat on the basketball court marking his territory. It was kinda random for a guy to fall for a girl he never met, never spoke to. Nothing wrong with Wei Wei as she never spoke to this guy so her stance is normal. (Wei Wei is too skinny. Legs and arms are too thin and bony. Not that I'm criticizing her, just stating a fact)The guy is the regular perfect male lead always displaying heroic aura. He is perfect in everything and is capable of achieving anything and everything. I maybe wrong about him falling for her at the pc cafe or maybe right but the ending line that he says that "Had I known the....(cant remember the line sorry?) I would have fallen for you at first sight." What does he mean by that? Does he mean to say he didnt fall for her at the first sight..? That gives me mystery vibes as to how did he fall for her?? So if someone knows please tell me whats the case..Anyway one really good thing in this drama was the friendship among the ML's friends and FL's friends. Those true friends are something to yearn for. True friends are really rare and that aspect is what I really appreciate. I also like the character development of Zhao Erxi of how she is heartbroken when she finds that the guy she likes, likes her best friend. She blames this on her best friend but then realises that its not Wei Wei's fault. And instead mends her friendship than going on and on about it.
The game factor was also really wholesome and refreshing. The graphics were of great quality. It was very refreshing to watch a girl being a gamer also really good at it. She was not stupid as the typical C-drama FLs are. Bei Wei Wei was a good character but at some times she gave out over reactions such as too much smiling.
Concluding as, good light hearted drama with good amount of romance and a wholesome display of true friendship.
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A cute fluffy drama
I'm going to be honest, the plot is paper thin and the characters are one-dimensional at best. Although I am giving this drama an 8 because it still gave what it needed to for it to be watchable. If you want a light fluffy drama to watch just to pass time this is what you're looking for. The main couple is is the stereotypical perfect couple and the second couple is so messy I would recommend skipping their episodes. I googled which episodes to skip and I think it helped improve the watching experience. Overall it was an okay drama and I would rewatch it if I was bored one day.Was this review helpful to you?
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it was my first drama and i am glad i chose to watch it is quite fresh and the CGI is great i recommend you to watch this if your new to watching dramas its quite short and simple and cute i love the Fl and ml is great guy i loved their chemistry the fact that the guy is game developer is so nice and his friend's rare so funny overall its a great drama it was my first drama and i am glad i chose to watch it is quite fresh and the CGI is great i recommend you to watch this if your new to watching dramas its quite short and simple and cute i love the Fl and ml is great guy i loved their chemistry the fact that the guy is game developer is so nice and his friend's rare so funny overall its a great drama
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Either you'll love it or you'll hate it
This drama enlighten my interest in Chinese drama again. Before this I think the last Chinese drama that I watched is romance in the rain and meteor garden. Even though today people prefer to watch Korean drama, but i've always been a Chinese drama fans, prefer the Chinese actor than Korean actorFor me this love 020 a little been unrealistic, but still fun to watch. Unrealistic why? Because the main character a little bit too good to be true. Imagine they both is beautiful & handsome, charming, smart (in the game and in study), yet still feminine & so cool. I don't think gamer in real life not so much charming as Bei Wei Wei (BWW) and Xiao Nai (XN). The movie version, cast Angelababy, for me more suitable as gamer image than zheng shuang in the drama version.
I love this drama especially because the story is very light & not complicated at all. Their love from the start until the end is steady with not so much drama. If you search for the drama that are easy to watch this drama really suit your style then.
Captivated by XN smile when he first seen BWW playing the game. He is like saying i finally find my girl... That smile really enchanting. And the way XN see BWW each time really makes me jealous....
Loved scene: where XN come over to BWW in the basket ball games. When XN friend find out who is BWW is. And when XN confront Cao Guang when he mistook BWW with Er Xi.
The most funny scene: When XN parent visit his house there is BWW in his house with the luggage and XN succeed make BWW send by his parent to school and the whole school talk about how BWW send to school by her in law to be. So funny... ^.^
Re-watch value: Love to re-watch. Already re-watch for several times.
Music: really love all the music. Very easy listening.
Overall: Either you'll love or hate this drama. Me myself really captivated by yang-yang smile. Maybe if not yang-yang who played XN i'll not gonna really enjoy watch this drama :p. This drama also makes me start love and search yang-yang other drama
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Watching a few episodes of this drama won't help you decide whether it is a good drama or not.
The drama was great. As soon as I heard that this drama involved video games I'm just like "NOO! I am not watching it", but then my friend encouraged me to watch it once, and it was absolutely AMAZING. yes, there were some scenes in which the characters were playing a game. In the game, it's rather boring, but outside of the game, in drama, everything is like wooo. Yangyang's(Xiao Nai) chemistry with the female lead(Bei Wei Wei) is ten out of ten. I really enjoyed this drama. In this drama, Yangyang is really so handsome.CAST:-
Beautiful chemistry exists between the female lead and the male lead (Xiao Nai & Bei Wei Wei). One of the main characteristics of the drama is the cute and funny friends of Xiao Nai.
Overall, it is a very good drama. Whether you're in doubt about watching or not, go ahead and watch. BUT I only want to remind you "DO NOT DECIDE AFTER FEW EPISODES". It would be best for you to watch the entire drama. So, yeah I guess that's it...................
HAPPY WATCHING !!!!.
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