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One of the best - a classic
Where do I start - I am a fan of Yang Yang and Dilraba's acting - so its no brainer that when I heard about this series I was naturally excited...it did not let me down.. The story was written by Gu Man (same author who wrote Love O2O) - this was a mature healthy love story, although it took Yu Tu (Yang Yang) around 20 episodes to accept his feelings.YuTu (YangYang) and JingJing (Dilraba) meet after 10 years ( at the initiation of JingJing) - ever since High School JJ had a crush/love towards the genius star student YuTu, who she felt was destined to do great things...during High School she was turned down by YuTu as he was not interested to have a girlfriend who doesn't have similar intelligence as him (harsh I know - he turns her down quite politely); again also in ep 15/16, Yu Tu was unsure of his feelings and felt the gap between them was too wide (she was rich/he was poor etc etc)
Fast forward 10 years JJ's a mega successful actress & Yu Tu an aerospace engineer currently struggling to determine whether to follow his passion (aerospace engineer) or go for high paying finance job. When YuTu didn't have faith in himself, JingJing always had unwavering faith in him...during the last episode at the rocket launch - Jing Jing reminisces the high school conversation she overheard from YuTu about sending probe/satellite - the look of happiness and immense pride in Jing Jing's face as Yu Tu realized his dream shows that indeed " Yu Tu was her glory", Yu Tu was quite proud of JingJing's acheivements too . One cannot help but feel inspired by JingJing's blind confidence and trust in YuTu, - this trust makes Jing Jing more determined/inspired to work hard to succeed in her field.
Its a beautiful love story - once they get together there are no breakup's, no MIL issues/or other melodrama - a mature love story with loads of chemistry (in fact oozing out) between the leads. It also gives an idea of the tough (& dedicated) life of people who work in the aerospace field.
There were so many sweet and touching moments after the 20th/21st episode...you cannot help but fall in love with both Yu Tu/ Jing Jing's character...they are so right for each other but it took the highly intelligent YuTu more than 10 years to figure it out whilst Jing Jing (High EQ/intelligent) always knew how compatible they are.
Yu Tu- Jing Jing is one of my most favourite C- Drama fictional couples - simply because of the deep love, respect they have for each other & how they inspire each other to excel in their respective field.
Yang Yang and Dilraba did a magnificent job in portraying the characters....I read the book after I watched the series - but I had wished I read the book first it would give a better insight.
If you love sweet, romantic mature drama's watch this - highly recommend.
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Purest form of love
First of all for everyone who is here after reading the 'overhyped comments'. It's not :) It's more about how you take up the content related to gaming, aerospace and the celebrity world. They don't delve much into the celebrity aspect but there's a lot of aerospace and gaming stuff or should I say the first one is totally in flow with the storyline and we don't realise the transition. So, it's your interest in the following department that will decide how you will progress with this drama.Tropes that captured me - Grumpy x sunshine, intelligent male lead, kind and relatable leads, hyper female lead, one-sided crush-love, rejection & chasing, grovel, extreme green flag more like a carpet💚
Starting with the points I thought are really worth mentioning
- Minute detailing of the surroundings. E.g. Their house depicts their personalities so well.
- The costume tuning with the events.
- The witty remarks that will keep you invested.
- The dialogues framed are so well tuned with the characters that they managed to create amazing characters.
- The lack of misunderstanding and negativity will take you out of the vicious cycle.
The story for the majority half (up to 17-18 ep) is purely one-sided, the straight forward romance starts from ep 20 till then we have the sneaky glances and long stares and heart warming support and build up for the next half and it takes up all our attention to notice those parts so stay completely tuned, it will be worth it.
As a moderate gamer who plays similar game, I would say the game part totally ate. The way they strategize for the games, how he helps her cope up for the game, his analyzing skills and her acknowledgement for the same putting in efforts at every step is worth praising.
Dilraba's portrayal of Jingjing as a purely innocent and sincere character is the cupcake of the show.
The aerospace parts will keep you engaged cause of Yang Yang's acting.
And the two of them set the screen on fire. The chemistry seeps out of the screen and makes you all warm and fuzzy inside.
The second half is all set up as the perfect couple-goal target.
I think the first trope and points were already convincing enough to jump into it. But the people I think who found this drama their tea, I believe they really have a refined touch and taste.
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Realistic and mature
Loved Yu Tu, our High IQ King, and Jingjing, our High EQ Queen, together. They had such a beautiful, respectful and mature relationship full with mutual understanding for each other. The couple was so domestic and intimate, it was so fun watching them together.I wish we got more scenes of them at the end such as starting a family and taking care of their kids etc.
Overall, I really loved the pacing of the drama and how we got to see adult characters behave their age and communicate with one another. Their relationship was so healthy and I hope we get to see more of these types of characters in other dramas.
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A must watch drama
Its a must watch drama for all people around the world. The storyline, cast,plots,acting,cinematrography.. everything is so in point. The ost and background music is too good. The plots are so beautifully shown that you want to crave for more.. Want to make you rewatching over and over again.. And you won't get bored at lot. The emotional scence and intimate scenes are seems so real.. The most skills lead actors.. Yandyang and dilraba.. Looks so good together. Seems like they came straight out of the novel. Very worth watching drama.Was this review helpful to you?
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Sweet, but boring and slow-moving.
I enjoyed You Are My Glory, but only to the extent that I could play it in the background while I did other things.Story:
I really wish Chinese studios would stop saturating the market with e-sports dramas (and Yang Yang would stop starring in them) because the story set-up often feels so contrived. That aside, though, You Are My Glory is remarkably well-executed. Strong chemistry, witty dialogue, and likeable protagonists turned a lacklustre, overused premise into something worth watching. I do have one large grievance to air, though, and that is the pacing - this show is very slow. It could easily have been 15-20 episodes instead of 32. There are insanely long stretches in which nothing really happens, or when things do happen, it takes far too long to resolve. If I needed to read subtitles I don't think I would have watched this show at all because I simply wouldn't have the patience to sit there.
Acting/Cast:
I credit the cast with about 80% of the reason I watched as much of the show as I did. Dilireba and Yang Yang have good chemistry, and this is one of Yang Yang's better roles in my opinion. Yu Tu's quiet introspection suits him much better than some of the more assertive characters he's attempted in the past. Dilireba's character is adorable and charming, not obsequious, and I appreciate that she is independent of the ML and romance. I found myself rooting for her more than I root for FLs with similar backstories/contexts.
Music:
The OSTs are pervasive but not bad. Don't have much else to say about it.
Rewatch Value:
I don't think I can sit through You Are My Glory a second time, but it's as good a choice as anything else when I want to put something on in the background while I do chores.
TL;DR: The plot of this story meanders but the pay-off in sweet and romantic scenes as well as chemistry between the two leads makes up for it.
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High recommend drama!!!
"You are my glory" is praised for sticking to the original novel. But this is what makes many people think that the content of the film is not attractive enough. Partly because the content talks a lot about games and aerospace topics.For me, "You are my glory" is a gentle movie, suitable for those who want to relax after a stressful day. It is a pretty good "healing medicine".
I stayed up 2 nights to finish watching the entire drama. No misunderstandings nor break-ups throughout the movie, just the details of everyday life are peaceful enough to satisfy movie lovers like me.
•This is one of the few Chinese dramas that I’ve rewatched multiple times (10+ times).
•I enjoyed seeing the chemistry between the YY and Dilraba. Cute romance and their acting are very natural. I hope they could collab more in the future.
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My Post Drama Depression is super real
I watched YAMG without much expectations but the fluff got me really good, as expected from Gu Man!!! The build up is slightly long, like a slow burn that sort of drama but I live for the interaction of the two ML and FL so much I could cry T_T I think this series will live in my head rent free for awhile longer.. I remember reading another review that said that even the manager and side characters don't have their full names revealed, which meant that the drama was heavily focused on these two main leads - which I noticed actually helps with the plot to an extent.I think its just a super cute series because it involved accurate game information (which ws apparently because they were sponsored by wzry too i think), and as someone who loves romance and games this is definitely rather high on the list for me ;w;;
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YALL GO WATCH IT!!!
First thing first, the reason I decided to watch this drama was definitely because of their visuals. Their visuals are seriously no jokes. Yang Yang and Dilraba Dilmurat are just too perfect.Now let's be serious here, why you should watch this drama, you may ask.
At first, I feel like the flow of the drama is a bit quite slow, but it's understandable because in this story the mains are at their 30s, which means they are all adults and mature, so they are not going to fall in love easily like yk those kinda teen dramas. Therefore, they need their time to develop and get to know each other. And I have to say that it's very realistic compare to our life.
About their relationship, I believe that their relationship is the heathiest rela I've ever watch. There are no arguments, no misunderstanding and especially no stupid breakup. I feel like almost every dramas including cdrama and kdrama, most of the time, one of the main will decided to break up because they want to "solve the problem" or something like that. But I think a good rela is where 2 people together solve it, right? So if you want to watch a soft, calming drama this is perfect for you.
Last but not least, I love bout this drama is that the ways both the mains know how to maintain their relationship and keep the balance between their love, thier job and their friendship with other people. You can understand their relationship as "make it private but not a secret".
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I love You Are My Glory so much and have rewatched it 5 times
I am a fan of the novel and continue to be for this adapted drama. Although writing this very late review after watching it at least five times may seem unnecessary, I am so in love with "You Are My Glory" that I want to share it with others.First, keep in mind the common tropes found in typical romance plots: the characters are schoolmates from the past, featuring an unrequited love from the female lead, Jing Jing, toward the male lead, Yu Tu; the two reconnect by an inciting incident after 10 years and just by that the audience witness a journey of love and life as sweet as your favourite pastry. Yet YAMG is incredibly lighthearted and romantic, but still grounded at some essential point, setting it apart from similar dramas that can often be cheesy and illogical.
My favourite part of the drama is the depiction of the main characters' lives. Indeed I argue that if the show did not focus on Yu Tu's profession as an aerospace engineer—showing his journey to explore space science, struggling with his parents' disapproval during college, and feeling guilty for not providing enough support for his family—it wouldn't be as successful. Similarly, Jing Jing's role as a celebrity highlights the impact of social media, the competitive work environment, fame - money - burden. Without these elements, the drama would not succeed, even with the most famous actors. We witness the insecurities of both the leads as they strive to pursue dreams and navigate their lives, making the characters feel authentic and creating a believable story.
Jing Jing has had a crush on Yu Tu during high school because he is handsome and smart (haha, of course), moreover, he is an idealist who boldly talks about landing on Mars with his friends. Many years later, she falls in love with him again and again forever is still because she appreciates his personality, aspirations and beliefs. Jing Jing admires Yu Tu's unwavering principles, she would be sad but empathetic about his decision to change paths, she would be upset and debate on his behalf when someone blames him for being selfish, she supports him no matter what he does. I've read some comments disbelieving the 10 years of unrequited love, but who Qiao Jing Jing loves is not just this cool dude in class, she loves a person pursuing dreams, she loves his spirit and maybe loving Yu Tu is a way Jing Jing believe in the greater things than oneself, to honour the extraordinary world they live in.
While I do find some parts of the aerospace work in the drama to be dull and uninteresting, particularly the professional talks, they don’t blend well with the main story. When I rewatched this drama, I skipped over those sections.
Let’s talk about the collaboration between two major stars - Yang Yang and Dilraba as Jing Jing and Yu Tu. I was excited when I saw the announcement! Given Gu Man's success with romance stories, it's a fitting choice. Their exceptional acting and chemistry are perfect for the mischievous, delightful Jing Jing and the introverted, quiet demeanour Yu Tu.
This review has become quite lengthy, so I would like to conclude here. Since YAMG was released in 2021, I have occasionally revisited it and enjoyed watching Jing Jing's poor gaming skills while Yu Laoshi calmly observed his future wife by her side; cheering for their iconic winning moment; heartbreaking when they had so many worries about their relationship and I genuinely wish they could hold hands on their way to the stars and galaxies forever after.
P/S: A final word for those wanting to check YAMG out: it is definitely worth a watch! You can expect a slow-burn romance, cute moments, high-quality production and acting, and a well-developed modern love story.
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Sweet Romance ❤️❤️❤️
Tip - please do not stop watching- this drama started with slowburn romance. But everything will change after 15 episodes. Keep watching till the end and it will satisfy you to the max. No more game, Hot scene romance comedy all in one.Slowburn romance, healthy relationship and awesome story plot. The chemistry between Yang Yang and Dilriba is just on another level. Their intimate scene felt so genuine and makes you wonder if they are really in the relationship. Their visuals is crazy as well. Guys, please dont doubt and watch this drama. The ealier episodes go deeper in their career, games, ambitions and deep feeling. Mid to the end episode is the best of the best, full of romance and comedy yet still realistic, you will be smiling all the time and keep wanting more of their sweet romance. The best c-drama so far me. There’s no dragging and the plot were so smooth. Recommended. I wish there will be more YangDi pair project in future.
P/s: Those who give bad rating only watch few episodes and it’s too bad they missed out the best thing in c-drama. Good drama must have variance flow and realistic. And this is definitely one of it!
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perfectly depicts a healthy relationship
It’s common to think that dramas with only a couple will be slightly boring as there are many dramas with multiple couples to keep the story going so as to fill in enough episodes. However, this drama shows how having only one couple can be amazing too.I really love the relationship between JingJing and YuTu, both so understanding and trusting of each other. JingJing is also super adorable and lovely!!! Reba really did a good job portraying this character. Tbh, I didn’t finish any of her previous shows but this one is really good, definitely recommend! She’s so attractive. YangYang also portrayed the character well, and is also very charming.
Though I have to admit that there were many times when I cringed during their PDA. Though sweet, I couldn’t really handle their PDA. Hahaha, but if you could overlook these scenes, it’s really an enjoyable one. The plot was really good too, no unnecessary drama to drag the storyline.
Overall, I enjoyed this drama and would recommend if you enjoy a simple yet cute drama!
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