You Are My Glory (2021)

In my mind, YAMG is a more mature version of Love O2O. It almost has the same story, same plot and if i have to pick, i was enjoying Love O2O more than YAMG (imo) because the side characters in Love O2O have more depth and chances to shining with their own story. They also can make the gaming part more interesting and makes me as a non gamer viewer, still can enjoy and understand the story. And with YAMG, i feel that they way more too focused on the leads, and in my eyes, their story is so simple to be told in 32 episodes long.

The acting itself, well i can say that YY and DD are really fit with their characters. YY is being YY, as a handsome one and DD is also playing herself, as a succesfull actress. I am not a hater, because YY is indeed as handsome as hell, but as a character i way more like him in King's Avatar than this one. As for DD, i have to say that she is playing almost as the same in every drama that i've ever watched as a cheerfull girl and naive.

Also, the conflict in this drama is almost none, and that's a problem for me because in my mind, there is no ideal frame in this life. Life is hard, and people is struggling with their own problem from daily basis to the complex one. And ML's struggling in initial episode is almost non existent when he finally get together with the FL. The problem of having quality time with your partner in life also describe so light and the leads seems having a power to control their life, but that's not the case in real life (imo). Maybe i am a pessimistic person, but i dare not to say that people is not getting separated because they don't have time to spend with their partner, not to mention that one of them is a celebrity (too many examples to mention). The ML's also a super busy person, so how they can manage things in a short time without some major problems occured, i really don't understand.

But as a lighthearted drama, i quite like it. I just have to follow their story with a blank mind and enjoying their fluffy love scene (imo-honestly, a bit too much for my taste). You also can watch this series with your family in a relax manner. It is still a good drama, but not a great one ;)

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"You are already a rabbit who has seen the most stars."

STORY: Honestly, there's not much new to offer in You Are My Glory. It is as cliché as it can get. Aside from a very slow-paced first 15 episodes, there isn't really much to see. We get a FML who's already a super star and a ML who is an accomplished aerospace engineer. Nothing about them is similar other than the fact that they went to high school together.

I'd like to point out that the slow burn of the love story is amazing. The first episodes, although negligible is a necessary plot device to establish the relationship between the leads. Watching Jingjing reignite her first love with Yu Tu while playing mobile games was a sight to behold. It's not as game-centered as Falling into Your Smile but the integration of the game has been the same.

Important points to take note is the fact that Jingjing has a huge crush on him and Yu Tu rejected her in high school. They both had a relationship with other people before coming together. They are both career driven. And both have a very healthy relationship with their parents (which is rare by CDRAMA standards).

The narration is a 10/10. There was no confusing sub-plots. There isn't even a second couple which is also very rare in cdrama. The leads managed to carry the show all on their own. I love how it centered on both of them in all instances. The first part, on Jingjing and her career laying the foundation on how they meet again. The second part, on Yu Tu and his complicated choice between family and dream and meticulously weaving Jingjing in the drama. She isn't too involve given their current relationship but just enough to support him in enforcing his decision.

Anyone who is looking for a light-watch would love to see You Are My Glory. It may be an idealistic take on modern professional couples but it works. Mainly, I'd say it was a success because its Yang Yang and Reba (the chemistry is no joke), which isn't far from the truth. But also because the writing on both character's jive so well. Audience would agree that 90% of the watch-ability would stem from their very witty and bold conversations.

ACTING/CAST: OUTSTANDING performance from Yang Yang and Reba. Two of the most brilliant from their generation of actors. The drama itself did not test their range but it did enforce their talent all the same.

MUSIC: Its one of the cutest out there. Especially the opening and closing creds. Not on par with my best (Eternal Love & Ashes of Love) but memorable enough.

REWATCH VALUE: 11/10 and would definitely recommend with first time cdrama viewers. That's how light and feel good it is. No regrets on rewatching it three times after seeing it the first time.

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Heartwarming drama

I am a bit late with this drama. I tend to watch drama halfway dropping it or fast forward due to over the top dramatic or silly scenes but I am proud to say I finish every episode of this drama without skipping it. If you are into backstabbing, crazy ex dramas that try to ruin a relationship, scheming, unnecessary or over the top obstacles to get together, this is NOT the drama for you. This drama has NONE of it. Which is probably why I like it. It's just about two people trying do their best in their work and relationship. It's about achieving dream,supporting each other .The only obstacle they provide is literally how they handle long distance even then, it's not much.

The only thing I wish they portray more in the show is how the FL gets to where she is .They focus on the guy's obstacle and how he gets to where he is but the FL never gets the same story line. It's never told how she was approached to be a superstar other than 'someone asked me to be in a movie' , if she has any other dream of her own .I wish they give us more backstory about it.

Other than that,it's a good drama .

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Spectacular

When the drama was announced, I read the book to know the story. The initial reason for me wanting to watch the drama was because of the cast as well as the author who wrote the story.

With all the romance dramas coming out around the same time, I was actually expecting it to be like Love Scenery where it was very gaming related. But this drama was nothing like that. It had a slow cook to perfection storyline. Unlike other Gu Man stories, the author made this story realistic. There's personal hardships for Yang Yang's character which was a big contrast to Love o2o where the male lead was like an ascended god.

The love in the drama was very sweet but mature, there's no out of line cheesiness which made it very stomach-able. The way the two journeyed into each other's arms was the best.

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Slice of life romance story actor x scientist

I feel like I am giving score 9 too easily nowadays... but what I can do I just watch one good drama after another...

This drama is love story quite long one with few segments where genre of romance story changes little.
Shortly its slice of life dont want spoiler much.

Main leads are attractive and likeable after all FL plays successful actress and ML young scientist.

plot - firstly FL and ML are old schoolmates where FL confessed love to ML but was rejected. Whole drama plot starts 10y after this happens. And since its slice of life next part I write is just start of story and this drama wont be same genre thorough story it will change

ML is very smart and handsome aerospace engineer, but he is in slum and wants give up his dreamers job for high paying job which will secure his family.
FL is successful actress, singer etc... she faces problem with losing endorsement deal for LOL like game cause of her being bad at game. And thanks stroke of luck she manages get ML to train her to become good player.

genre - romance, e-sport, science, comedy, family vibe

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Opposite Attracts

Got curious with this drama since I've been seeing it on my recommended list. First reaction was, "oh, so it's starts with an online game again" since I just finished Love Scenery, but unlike LS, the female lead has no intention of hiding her identity. I found it amusing on how Jing Jing was able to lure Yu Tu in becoming his coach, talk about air purifier!

As one review said, it's a slow burn romance, it's true. Yu Tu discovering Jing Jing's real personality, which he totally ignored during their younger years. Here is one person, who he thought would never help him achieve what he dreams of, would be the one person who would understand and give him encouragement in the end. Jing Jing may be lacking intellectually, became his emotional fortress.

Aside from the story, Yang Yang's visual presence also got me hooked to this Cdrama. Even Dilraba's doe eyed face came in second to his handsomeness! His acting also didn't fail, he did justice as the smart uptight aerospace engineer who's torn with his emotions and later loosing it because of Jing Jing's loyalty and her mischievousness!

I also liked that the drama didn't have too much conflicts, no exes who keeps popping out to keep the lovers apart, no manager who prevents her talent from being in love, or parents that would love to contradict their child's happiness. The conflict really is how these two people with different personalities and background would eventually harmonize and complement each other. And yes, there was no second couple story line! Honestly, this second couple syndrome in Cdramas are sometimes uncalled for.

I watched this for 2 days, that's how I got hooked. Didn't skip any scenes or episodes. So I guess, you reading this, should go and watch it.

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Applause!

This is going to be a pretty short review as I don't think there is to much to say about You are my Glory.

The series was very good. I went into this not really expecting to much since I felt that it was an over used story trope, however, I was pleasantly surprised on the twist to this genre (I originally thought it would be more focused on E-sports as this is the genre that I have recently been into) and the way the story unfolded.

What I really enjoyed the most was how relatable the characters where and how consistent they were with keeping the core values of each of our leads and not having them change in such a way that they become totally different people or give up on their dreams for one another. I also liked how the our male lead went from being not confident and almost depressed to finally accepting his worth and finding the happiness he thought he didn't deserve.

Overall the pacing and editing was brilliant. Often times with series that have short runtime for each episode make some really bad editing choices and that would affect the pacing of each scene. I felt that not once during the series did I feel confused or disconnected from the flow which really allowed me to immerse myself into the world that was being created and invest in the characters.

I would recommend that this is a must watch series.

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This is not an e-sports drama; it is a very nice slice of life romance drama with a beautiful and realistic slow burning romance that, once they become a couple, flows very natural given their characters and career commitments. The leading couple has good chemistry and their romantic scenes are beautiful and natural, especially the way they embrace each other. Someone complained about too many romantic scenes but the story is basically about the leading’s couple journey from middle school classmates to meet again as adults, fall in love, and been true to their feelings and commitments while loving and supporting each other. There is a bit of everything and, although the gaming part of the plot was not particularly interesting to me, the characters’ interactions through gaming are part of their circle of friend’s entertainment. Later on, as their relationship progresses, the plot centers into the leading couple’s career and in growing stronger in their relationship. Not having read the book, my review is solely based on the drama’s plot, production, and actor’s performance, which are quite satisfying. It is a beautiful story that follows the couple even years after they get married. Besides the character development and great chemistry, the dialogues and introspections are wonderfully written! On a side note: “The end is like a teaser of the theme from the Star Trek’s beginning and you are expecting to hear something like: ”Space, the final frontier…” Overall, this is a very entertaining drama. Enjoy it!

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ONE OF THE BEST CHINESE MODERN DRAMA

I don’t want to add anything just this drama absolutely catch my attention..

> great performance for both actor and actress.
> great storyline.. not to fast dive into
> great chemistry between two main leads
> lot of sweet moments and sometimes a life lesson
> one of the best Yang Yang drama.. for my opinion You Are My Glory a stage above Love O2O.. but that drama have it own popularity.

Looks forward to both main leads for their upcoming work✨

Overall this drama 9.8/10

btw this is my first review bz I’m so lazy to write but this drama make me do it 🎉

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