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Finally finished watch this. Reluctant to watch at first, but upon hearing many positive thing about this drama finally succumb to it & decided to watch.This drama tell story about Song San Chuan (SC), that even though a talented badminton athlete but have stuck in the place cause by his trauma. And here come Liang You An (YA) that see the potential in SC. SC fall in love at the first sight with YA & always try to please SC, even try to break trough his own trauma for the sake of YA. But trouble still come that make SC had to give up badminton & later on once again for the sake of YA he move to tennis. One prodigy he is... One athlete that move field in his 20s & still success. Haha...
What I like from this drama:
+ What a cute couple Leo Wu & Zhou Yu Tong are. Never expected they can be this cute playing couple. The really positive thing from this couple, we don't see they try to reverse role them. Until the end SC & YA still act according to their age, YA not become childish & clingy, & SC not becoming too mature.
+ SC is really really one stubborn & persistent athlete. Sometimes even put too much force unto himself. But from him we can see the picture of the athlete, how they train & persistent in their own field.
+ Jiang Jiao Jiao (JJ) & Liang Tao (LT) are also a cute couple. Really love how they develop feeling for each other & support each other in the end.
+ Give up is not the end. I mean like when SC decided to drop badminton & later on switch to tennis & Chen Zhe who is in the end admit that he is not talented & choose to drop tennis & choose to inherit his family business. Sometime give up is not embarrassing & certainly not the end of the world.
+ Persistent always bear fruit. Except the sample from SC, we also get to see JJ that didn't get support from his dad at first, but how he still persistent & firm with his decision & also support from his mom & LT, he finally can show his dad that his decision to continue tennis is not wrong.
What I don't too like:
- A little bit too beautiful. I mean like SC that successful change his field is like a dream come true.
Overall this drama quite good, not regret watching this. But at the same time nothing too good about this that I think gonna leave a trail in my mind.
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This drama is not going to disappoint you , everyone's acting is good specially male lead and female lead acting is just superb...This drama have not many twist and turns...
It is easy going and a simple story ....
I am always impressed by wu lei's acting skills...
He needs to focus more in good script selection...
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Resilience breeds success
i thought it is quite unrealistic for a 20-ish year old badminton player to switch to play tennis and find success with the transition. technically it is difficult due to the different techniques and skills required to play the two sports. but... it is a show so manage some expectations.i find the social story here rather realistic with increasing numbers of older women-younger men couple. i liked that the show addressed the stigma around such relationships. despite being successful, women sometimes are too harsh on themselves. just like in the show, the female lead doesn't think she should date a younger man. i'm glad she eventually came around and decided to follow her heart.
i also enjoyed the male lead's story with his father. family are not always blood related, family go though hardships and happiness together, i liked that the show depicted just that.
i enjoyed every single episode of the show and will rewatch if time permits.
most of all, the OST was great! the closing song stuck for months.
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One overcame 18:18, one overcame age differences
LIKEThe two different sports badminton and tennis - how Song San Chuan managed both pretty well
DISLIKE
That scene where Song San Chuan did not understand Liang You An - he was not thinking from her perspective trying to resolve the team's issue
I teared at that scene and was quite upset - age gap really have a big difference in certain way of doing things in life
MUSIC - personal fav
反客为主 Fan Ke Wei Zhu - 刘宇宁 Liu Yu Ning
夜空 Ye Kong - 李紫婷 Li Zi Ting
狼狈 Lang Bei - 余佳运 Yu Jia Yun
闪耀 Shan Yao - 水果星球 Shui Guo Xing Qiu
REWATCH VALUE
Probably will re-watch some day
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Their development as a team and individuals.
This drama deserves 10/10 from me. It’s so refreshing to watch. I don’t find those cringey scenes that I sometimes get in another drama which is rare I guess. I started this at first because I miss seeing Wu Lei on my screen but I told myself if this turns out to be bad I would still drop it but I didn’t, because it was good. This drama sometimes made me laugh and sometimes made me cry. Most of all, the characters made me proud. Their growth as a team and individuals touched me like nothing else. Wu Lei’s character also motivates me to be a better version of myself. Like, he has been through a lot but he never gives up. If anything, he grits his teeth and get through it! I’ll be rewatching this whenever I need comfort, definitely.Was this review helpful to you?
Best drama in 2023
This is my 1st ever review. If you are looking for a good drama then go for it without a delay. It still airing I'm on 14th ep, but I can say this will be a hit. (Ig🫣) no the usual drama it's different.Story line:
A sports based story , different from other dramas. Age difference between the leads plays a big part . It's not the usual cliche c drama. This feels different.
ML:
I haven't watched his dramas before, so watching his 1st drama he's so good at acting and expressing everything. The portrayal of the leads is really awesome. Btw he looking good 😉
FL:
I have watched her dramas before she's super cools I love her character very much. She's bold, cute, matured. she's doing justice to her character😍.
The chemistry mmmm🤔 as of now there's not much , I think it will come in the future. they'll make a simple but beautiful pair.💙
This is my 1st review let me know if it's helpful!🫶🏽
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Very good noona romance with sports background
This certainly stands out among 100s of daily released chienese dramas.drags a little after 30 eps.Ml was outstanding showing his unwavering love and respect towards FL.i would definitely re watchThis certainly stands out among 100s of daily released chienese dramas.drags a little after 30 eps.Ml was outstanding showing his unwavering love and respect towards FL.i would definitely re watch
This certainly stands out among 100s of daily released chienese dramas.drags a little after 30 eps.Ml was outstanding showing his unwavering love and respect towards FL.i would definitely re watch
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Cant' bear to watch till end
I really like Zhou Yu Tong in Begin Again so I was waiting for this drama and my friend said Leo Wu's acting is good, the promotion videos and photos are promising but turned out this is not my cup of tea.So many struggles in this one, and almost nothing to balance that, i just saw they are keep suffering with so little reward after that. In tennis ML need to keep up with the training but in romance he also need to keep up with the FL. FL so reasonable at the first episode, so smart in dealing with people and know everyone's character, but she doesn't know how to face the ML.
Usually there will be some comedy in the middle of serious drama, but I just see that everyone has their own problem.
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First time seeing Wu Lei in modern clothes.
I didn't imagine that I'd fall in love with this series when I started watching it. Loved it. The story is so well written.Wu Lei & Zhou Yu Tong have great chemistry together. They look good together.
This is the 3rd series of Wu Lei I'm watching after Love Like The Galaxy & The Long Ballad. I just love him. He impressed me with his acting skills. In these 3 series, he portrays three different characters with ease. Wu Lei's expression in some scenes was so good as well as hilarious.
Song San Chuan is a young, hard-working athlete. He is a charming, handsome, smart, cheerful, mature & straightforward guy. At first, it looked like he was a cold & unsocial guy. That is because his surroundings were not friendly & supportive. Afterward, he became a loving, funny, friendly person. Liang You An is a hardworking girl, great at her work. Doing everything right to get a promotion, but her boss is holding her back because she is that good of a special assistant.
Song San Chuan & Liang You An have a mature & understanding relationship. They are always standing by each other. Their age was never a problem for them because of their understanding of each other. They solve their problems with communication, which is rare in the series. In every other series, communication is what is lacking between the main leads. There is no stupid & jealous second lead who wants to come in between the main leads ( which is a relief). The support that Liang You An gave to Song San Chuan is remarkable. In every sport, she is there to support him.
Love An Cong, he so cares for Song San Chuan despite him not being his son. He treated Song San Chuan like his own.
Hate Jiang Jie. He is an arrogant, selfish, self-centered person. Everything revolves around him.
Whose small details Song San Chuan remembers of Liang You An is so sweet. Like Liang You An doesn't eat green so he is pick greens out. The scene where they play in playground was so sweet. Song San Chuan asking Liang You An for a date while jumping he was so cute. The look on Song San Chuan face when Liang You An asked him to remove is clothes off he was terrified. Liang You An care & worries after seeing Song San Chuan injured fingers & coming every night to keep him company was sweet.
Finally, Song San Chuan got a supportive teammate & friends. Chen Zhe was the 1st person to help Song San Chuan at tennis. He is the 1st friend Song San Chuan had. After that, Dai Yi started to help him at tennis. All because they saw how hardworking & dedicated Song San Chuan is at tennis. Jiang Jiao Jiao at 1st was arrogant, a spoiled brat, but afterward he also became best friends with Song San Chuan. These 4 have such a wonderful friendship. Always supporting each other, encouraging each other. Jiang Jiao Jiao & Song San Chuan friendship is so funny & childish, they're the best.
I can free their pain & struggle to stand on the bus, I face it everyday.
Love Song San Chuan & Liang You An zoo date. They were so cute. Having fun just for one day, forgetting everything, just enjoying themselves.
It made me sad seeing Song San Chuan getting rejected twice by Liang You An.
The scene where all of his friends have to hit Song San Chuan for practice & they weren't willing to do it but had to. Hurt & guilt in their faces when the ball hit Song San Chuan.
Jiang Jiao Jiao expression when he caught Song San Chuan & Liang You An smiling at each other. Jiang Jiao Jiao helping Song San Chuan so the coach didn't doubt him.
Song San Chuan getting jealous of the D3 manager for taking too much to Liang You An. Song San Chuan calling himself a pervert.
Loved how Song San Chuan ran to Liang You An when she said that she didn't want to be alone & is afraid. He kept her company, cooked for her, played games with her & cheering her up was so cute.
With style, Song San Chuan entered & introduced himself as Liang You An boyfriend to her ex. I just loved it. Song San Chuan scolding Liang You An for wearing too much makeup & keeping a few buttons of her shirt open & her telling him to keep his collar down was so hilarious.
The way An Cong convinced Song San Chuan to play the match was so funny. His reaction after seeing Liang You An in Song San Chuan clothes.
Love Zhang Yan expression of everything, it was so on point.
Love Song San Chuan, Jiang Jiao Jiao & Chen Zhe friendship and the way they tackle the bullies. Jiang Jiao Jiao & Chen Zhe getting into the bathroom with Song San Chuan to find out what he said was hilarious.
How dedicated Song San Chuan is, even in his sleep he is practising.
Song San Chuan's shocked expression when Liang You An suddenly kissed him.
It was funny to see when Song San Chuan caught Liang You An telling Luo Nian about them & her reaction afterwards.
My most favorite scene of Song San Chuan & Liang You An is them living together for a few months. They experience so much together, living a life free of burden. So many sweet & cute moments they had.
This series is a must watch. One of my favorite series.
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Mature, Restrained Romance
I should start by saying I enjoyed the series, but at the end I found myself saying "What a strange show!" They don't make too many TV shows like this. It's clearly a romance first and foremost, but the two leads are so sensible and restrained, especially the female lead, that everything is very calm and understated. In other words, it really doesn't feel like most of the romances I've watched.If you're looking for something that will sweep you off your feet, then this is probably not for you. On the other hand, I guess women find Leo Wu attractive, so the show at least follows that norm.
Some nitpicks? A couple of the secondary relationships were much less interesting. The FL was competent enough that she really should have been able to break off from her old employer about midway through the show, which is the source of some tension that felt a bit tiresome. Nothing here is a dealbreaker, if you're looking for something a little more mature than the average romance.
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A very nice series with Leo Wu (still excellent, but here, absolutely remarkable <3 <3<3)
I like Sports dramas and Leo Wu. Thus, I've watched this series, and I liked it very much !!The good sides:
- well-constructed, intelligent story: meeting between 1 "failed" badminton player and 1 sports company assistant. She will manage, then create her own tennis club, and help him "transfer" to tennis to pursue a brilliant career there.
- consistent character development,
- Very credible CL, with slow burn romance, linked to the FL's understandable hesitations because of many obstacles: manager/player status, age gap, disappointing previous experience, bitter mother, etc.
- Natural interactions within the CL,
– Leo Wu is really GREAT in his sports scenes, both badminton and tennis.
- Team's friendship is well-developed and valued,
- funny but realistic CL2 and CL3 relationships,
- coherent Sports/training parts, with credible actors and scenes. The unseen side, the commercial aspects are exposed clearly but without melodrama.
- well-developed family aspect (both the FL family and the ML family) including the experience of divorce.
The lesser:
- Lots of screentime on the club's construction.
- Scenes in Spain less credible (I am European and I find the vision of Europe always simplistic in dramas :(
=> Excellent series, a gem for Leo Wu fans ;)
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Très jolie série sport- noona romance avec Leo Wu (toujours excellent, mais ici, absolument remarquable <3 <3<3)
Les bons côtés :
- story bien construite, intelligente : rencontre entre 1 joueur de badminton "raté" et 1 assistante ds Cie de sport. Elle va mener, puis monter un club de tennis, et l'aider à "muter" vers le tennis pour y poursuivre une brillante carrière.
- développement des personnages cohérent,
- CL très crédible, avec slow burn romance, liée aux hésitations compréhensibles de la FL car bcp d'obstacles : statut manager/joueur, age gap, expérience précédente décevante, mère aigrie, etc.
- Interactions naturelles au sein du CL,
- Leo Wu est GENIAL dans ses scènes de sport, aussi bien badminton que tennis.
- amitié dans l'équipe bien développée et mise en valeur,
- relations CL2 et CL3 drôles mais réalistes,
- partie Sport/entrainement cohérente, avec des acteurs et des scènes crédibles. Les dessous, les aspects commerciaux sont exposés clairement mais sans mélo.
- aspect familial bien développé (aussi bien la famille de la FL que celle du ML) y compris la vision du divorce.
Les moins bons :
- Bcp de screentime sur la construction du club.
- partie en Espagne moins crédible (je suis européenne et je trouve la vision de l'Europe toujours simpliste dans les dramas :(
=> Excellente série, un bijou pour les fans de Leo Wu ;)
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Not for me ...
Story of their first meeting was not satisfied me . Then his trauma story . He was suffering from a kind of trauma that occured him when he was around 16 years old I guess or may be more younger and he was playing his very important badminton game which is very importantfor him and his mother . He was going to win the game and at that moment he was looking for his mother among the audience who was there but at his last moment of wining he didn't find her , so it desperate him and he lost his point and loss the game. Then he came to know his mother left him which made him more sad and it affected his game . After that whenever he played the badminton game and when he reached to 18 points , he lost everything and didn't able to win. All the time he looked confident but this very moment he desparate everytime.
And then female lead help him to overcome his fear and then expected ending was there .
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