Speed and Love

双轨 ‧ Drama ‧ 2025
Dropped 20/29
estersi
38 people found this review helpful
Dec 17, 2025
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Overall 4.0
Story 5.0
Acting/Cast 4.0
Music 6.0
Rewatch Value 1.0
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Disappointment. Utter disappointment.

I was expecting a pure, slow-burn romance, but there is absolutely nothing slow about this series. First, the FL is desperately searching for his brother, then she sees him and suddenly she wants him? What? It feels less like love and more like lust, and I hate it.

All that crying, the overly cute and innocent act… and then, out of nowhere, she’s a fierce, confident driver? It just doesn’t add up. The storyline itself has potential, and the filming is actually well done, but everything else feels weak and awkward.

I’m just not feeling that deep, undivided, true love that I usually get from other C-dramas, and without that, it completely falls flat for me.

I am dropping this drama.

This was the perfect opportunity to prove that Esther Yu isn’t limited to cute roles, and they completely wasted it. For a moment, it really looked promising. She pushed a guy in a fight scene. She used taekwondo. I honestly thought, okay, are we finally getting a strong and capable female lead? And then it stopped. Suddenly she’s acting childish. What a waste.

We get a grown woman acting like a little sister. The constant childish behavior, the picky eating, the helpless energy… it honestly gives me the ick. Being innocent is fine. Acting childish is not. And Esther Yu didn’t need this kind of role at all. I truly believe she could have pulled off a strong character—but maybe I’m wrong.

It really feels like the production didn’t know what they wanted. They tried to make her cute and sexy and innocent and childish and strong all at once, and instead of balance, it just turned into a mess.
And the romantic scenes… I don’t even know what to say. Why are they constantly making out in places that look uncomfortable and unsanitary? A bathroom, next to a toilet that probably doesn’t even have running water?

And why is the male lead always sweating? Yes, he works hard, I get it, but it feels like in every scene they spray water on his face to make him look “hotter.” It feels forced to me.

I think they have completely missed the point. A die-hard C-drama fan doesn’t want to lust over the male lead. We want to ship the couple. We want that tension where a simple hand touch makes you stop breathing, where you’re giggling and kicking your feet when they first kiss and replaying scenes late at night. That’s the magic. That’s why I’m not interested in Hollywood-type dramas with weak stories, awkward conversations, and meaningless make-out scenes.

This drama completely missed that point.

Now it’s just the same thing over and over again: making out, car races or car repairs, fighting, the FL worrying about the ML, making out again, the ML worrying about the FL, car races. No depth. No development. No emotional payoff.

I’m dropping it. So much potential, but such a disappointment.

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Agirlhasnoname7
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Music 6.0
Rewatch Value 2.0

misleading and dangerous mindset for young girls

Jiang Mu is a bad example for young girls because it promotes unhealthy and unrealistic ideas about relationships. The drama centers the female lead’s worth around romance, while romanticizing emotional dependency, possessiveness, and unequal power dynamics as signs of love. Most concerning is the incest aspect, where romantic feelings develop between characters raised in a sibling like or familial relationship and are framed as “forbidden love” rather than clearly condemned. This blurs important moral and social boundaries and risks normalizing inappropriate behavior. Overall, the drama sends harmful messages about self worth, boundaries, and what a healthy relationship should look like.

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ANGStloverr
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Dec 24, 2025
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I cant move on from this couple now(;´༎ຶД༎ຶ`)

seriously i love them i love the story but thry deserve more eps (;´༎ຶД༎ຶ`)🙏🏻

im not fans of the leads but i watch some of esther's drama like LBFAD, MJTY, SIL and now this one! (❁´▽`❁)ーshe really nailed every chars!! and this is thr 1st time i watch Heyu's drama and Wow i fell for him seriously now(;´༎ຶД༎ຶ`)🫶🏻

i reallu love their chemistry fr, and this genre are kinda different too, i mean i rarely find romace drama with this kinda of story so i really find this so refreshing and fun to watch, and the trope of He fell first He fell harder OMG love this!! i hope to see them on together again in other drama or maybe another season? im up for this!!!!O(≧▽≦)O

well im not good write reviews but seriously good works for everyone in this drama, they deserve all the lovessss 🫰🏻(。˃ ᵕ ˂ )🫰🏻💞

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The Most Perfect Modern Drama I've Ever Watched

In 10 years this is the most perfect and on point modern romance drama I have ever seen. It's like a dream .
The story is both well written and has sensitivity and depth in how it addresses the characters' struggles, pasts, loves and sacrifices. Without missing or taking away, everything was on point, the romance, the anguish, the action and much more.
Speed ​​and Love was magical, exciting and nostalgic from the first episode. This perceptible magic in the story, characters and cinematography is the result of a set of well-executed factors within the drama that produced this result that leaves a mark inside.

●♡● Plot:
Absolutely charming, nostalgic, exciting, and full of adrenaline. The story tells of the precious friendship between Jiang Mu and Jin Zhao from childhood until their sad separation, the time spent drifting apart in longing, and finally their reunion.
Jiang Mu's father, seeing that his best friend had been the victim of a tragic accident that left his son behind, took him into his home. Thus, Jin Zhao and Jiang Mu grew up with a beautiful friendship in which Zhao Zhao (ML) always took good care of Mu Mu (FL), driven by his sense of duty towards her, who was born premature and fragile. After Mu Mu's parents divorced, her father took Zhao Zhao to Taiwan, and since then, years passed without contact until Jiang Mu decided to reconnect.
From then on, Mu Mu and Zhao Zhao's lives intertwine again, and in the same world, they face the pains of the past and present, as well as the challenge of living their love for each other through many uncertainties, adversities, and hopes.
It is about not giving up on the person you love, it is about true love that is tangible and can be painful, requiring sacrifice, patience, forgiveness, perseverance, and a sincere desire for the other's well-being.

●♡● Jin Zhao (He Yu):
This character was simply beautiful to behold, his love was pure and tangible through his incredibly thoughtful actions and his care for Jiang Mu. He truly wanted what was best for her, to the point of making absolute sacrifices, as he did in her worst moment, preserving her from failing to realize her potential and dreams, allowing her to develop so that she could make her choice to remain of her own free will in a position of power and not obligation. The pain he felt from his total lack of faith in himself had grown from hearing from Jiang Mu's mother that he was bad luck for them and a burden. He lived a kind of sacrificial love, and as the story developed, Zhao Zhao was finally able to deservedly surrender to his love for Jiang Mu and let her heal his wounds, having learned not to walk the road alone but with her by his side.

Furthermore, He Yu's performance completely took over my mind! Simply mesmerizing in his smallest expressions, he masterfully conveyed Zhao Zhao's feelings. He creates incredible tension before speaking and through his glances. I need at least 30 more dramas starring him.

●♡● Jiang Mu (Esther Yu):
Jiang Mu has been a woman of unwavering perseverance from the beginning, and thanks to her, their relationship can finally come to fruition, with her herself being that hope that never fades. It was very exciting to see how she always overcame the distance Jin Zhao put between them, stemming from his fear of showing her and himself how broken he was inside. Mu Mu's journey of development and maturation was also very satisfying! I love how she cornered Jin Zhao!

I'm liking Esther Yu more and more! The first time I saw her, I found her strange and even disliked her girly and cute performance, but then I saw her different sides, understood her charisma, and witnessed her deepening and evolution. I just love her!

●♡● Romance:
The chemistry that Esther Yu and He Yu built in their performances was breathtaking. You can feel the tension in their gazes and scenes through the screen, it's so strong that you hold your breath anxiously waiting to see what will happen next, it gives you butterflies in your stomach, it's very exciting. Their romance seems like a dream, I simply lost my mind with their performance. This couple ruined all the others.

●♡● Cinematography:
The cinematography is among the most beautiful I have ever seen, with a mix of colors, angles, and lights, creating a nostalgic and magical summer atmosphere in the streets of Taiwan, which are half vintage and half modern, reminiscent of a coastal city. The play of colored lights is dazzling and makes it seem like a dream; it is idyllic. It reminded me of “The Forbidden Flower,” and I was really looking for a drama that conveyed that same feeling. The experience that the cinematography provides is dreamlike and intoxicating.

●♡● OST:
The OST blended perfectly with the scenes, contributing greatly, especially the song “Away” by R.E.D Zhou Luoxi (Alyce). Every time this song played in the scenes, my heart would start racing.

Speed and Love ruined me FOREVER because now I'll compare everything to it. I highly recommend it!

Edit: I discovered why the drama reminds me of "The Forbidden Flower", it's because they are both by the same screenwriter and director, Zhao Xiao Lei!

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DelinaBerhane
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Dec 23, 2025
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Overall 10
Story 7.5
Acting/Cast 10
Music 9.5
Rewatch Value 10
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The drama was honestly so good the chemistry, the acting, the whole storyline kept me hooked. But the ending felt so rushed. I was really disappointed that they didn’t show him being reunited with Jiang Qiang’s family. How did they not visit them or even get their blessing? Jiang Qiang meant so much to him, so it felt weird that they just skipped over that. I was really looking forward to that moment, so the ending left me feeling kind of empty.
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Maurizia
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Dec 25, 2025
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Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 8.0
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boring drama - an excuse to show the hotness of He Yu

It's a simple love story, but very uneven.
The very choice of the main couple is oddly conceived. He is a walking ideal: physical attributes 10/10 — looks, build, sex appeal — your knees just go weak. On top of that he’s a one-man band: fixes everything, can cook, a master of car racing, a master of boxing, intelligent, easily solves math problems, likes to read. Girls throw themselves at him, but he remains faithful and is mainly interested in pampering his beloved. He is also honest and morally impeccable. People like that simply do not exist. His only “flaw” is that he wants to carry all burdens himself and has a slightly excessive need for self-sacrifice.
By contrast, she mostly provokes irritation. She isn’t stupid, can be clever, and can also make sensible choices. She is stubborn, but also open-minded. However, what stands out most are her unbearable mannerisms: her way of speaking, her facial expressions, and her capriciousness typical of a seven-year-old child. This is annoying and downright uncomfortable, because in the context of a love story it evokes associations that go beyond the limits of what is legal. It is hard to believe that such behavior could appeal to anyone who does not have a tendency toward perverse acts.
The problem of childishness brings up the actress who plays Jiang Mu. If it were not Esther Yu playing this role, would the effect be equally irritating? It is hard to say how much her characteristic way of speaking and making “rabbit in the headlights” faces creates the character, and how much is required by the script. In any case, Jiang Mu is definitely far too childish in her mannerisms, which is one of the biggest flaws of the drama.
The second flaw is the entire background of the story, which is simply boring. Supposedly everything takes place in the criminal world — illegal car races, illegal boxing matches, smuggling — but despite all the dangers the creators failed to create any real tension. The viewer does not feel intrigued or emotionally engaged in these events. In fact, the content of the first 20 episodes could easily be squeezed into five with no loss to the whole.
It only becomes more interesting in the second part, which takes place six years later. The fact that most of the characters who six years earlier functioned in some semi-legal underworld are now doing well and leading fairly law-abiding lives only confirms that the realities of the first part were not believable. In the final episodes we also see a more adult, more mature Jiang Mu, who - in this new version - is much more palatable.
The central topic in this second part is to lead Jin Zhao to discover that carrying burdens alone and lying to the person he loves “for her own good” was a mistake. Once this problem solved, everything ends with a cute happy ending.
In summary, most of the footage is just an excuse, a backdrop for showing off the fantastic shots of He Yu — his looks and his really good acting. A plus is also the large number (for a Chinese drama) of passionate kisses.
Anyone who likes admiring a beautiful body and a handsome face expressing moving emotions will have a lot of pleasure, though they will probably fast-forward through quite a few scenes.
Someone who wants substance from dramas — an interesting story, action scenes, and the like — will probably be bored and disappointed.

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Handler One
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Dec 22, 2025
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Zhao Zhao and Mumu Never to Part

I've been hooked with other dramas before and I always love the feeling of finishing it and find a happy ending. This is one of those moments. I've read the novel and fell in love because I couldn't wait for the rest of the episodes. The drama followed the novel closely with elements added and a few details taken. I can say its almost a 1:1 adaptation except for the last parts.

This story took me through the whole life of Zhao and Mu and told through Mu's perspective that's why we can't see much in Zhao's lens but in the moments we are shown, it truly wrecks my heart and Mumu is the one responsible in piecing them back together. I guess that's also how it is for Jin Zhao.

I thank the crew for adapting the drama so wonderfully.

I'm a bit sad they took out the line from the novel "Don't run. My legs aren't good. If you run I'm afraid I can't keep up." from Jin Zhao. That line broke my heart so bad because he had lost his leg with no hope for recovery. But at the same time I'm glad drama Jin Zhao didn't lose a lot and he get to keep his leg and even recover slowly his health which probably took superhuman effort for drama Jin Zhao and even more so for novel Jin Zhao. If its in exchange for having Jin Zhao regain his mobility, I'll gladly give up that line.

Regarding the proposal, maybe it's me but I also like the simpleness of it. Still, I also loved that Jin Zhao in the novel proposed in a grandscale for Mumu while in the drama, his proposal is tied to the keychain, a significant object in the drama and novel. Though we didn't get to see the full wedding, I'm happy the way it ended. I'm actually quite satisfied with everything.

I'm also happy Jin Zhao got a bit more closure and happiness with his mom this time. It's extended in the drama and I'm happy to say it play out visually.

I thought that its regretful that Zhao didn't chase Mumu as much as Mumu did but now that I look back, Mumu had always had the upperhand in the relationship. Whatever she says will affect Jin Zhao and you could say Jin Zhao is helpless when it comes to her. As they said, she's the navigator and he's the driver, without her telling him which way to go, he probably would be lost. And we can see that throughout. Yearning for Mumu when they separated, his goal has been to aspire to where she would be. She's the biggest reason he's the Jin Zhao we know now.

I'm happy to get the drama version of Jin Zhao, another version that wasn't pushed to the point of no return and suffered a lot. And my heart aches for the novel Jin Zhao yet both of them became happy because Mumu always returns to them and lead them the way to happiness.

Thank you Speed and Love. I can't say enough how much my heart is moved by the reflecting light and togetherness of the sun and moon.

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lovergirl
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The chemistry and the emotions had me omg and the green flag characters

First of all, i don't write reviews often. I only write those for dramas that I geniunely love or dramas that i just don't like. So for me to write a review on this drama is a big deal even for me. ALL of my favorites that i have rewatched so many times i haven't even written a review for them but this drama was insane. Jin Zhao---he is the kind of guy every girl dreams of---he knows how to treat his woman right, become the kind of man she needs and even letting her go to prevent her from suffering. That man omg i can't even tell you, he was so gentle and kind and loving and caring just for her. I can't explain the amount of times i wanted to climb into my screen and hug that guy. I love everything about him. Jiang Mu----she is also such a green flag. After their breakup she waited 6 years for him---i mean c'mon she loves him way too much just the way he does. Both of them were the kind of couple that have understanding between them. I loved every second of this drama. Its like both of them fell at the same time and harder for each other the same way. I don't know how to move on from this masterpiece. I am definitely rewatching this as soon as possible.

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Ifa
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From Daydream to Drama

Speed and Love follows the lives of two siblings whose paths split early and collide again years later. Jiang Mu, affectionately called Mu Mu, grows up sheltered and adored, while her brilliant older brother Jin Zhao, affectionately called Zhao Zhao, is forced to grow up fast. When Mu Mu is nine, their parents’ divorce sends Jin Zhao and their father to Thailand, effectively severing the bond between the siblings and placing them on two very different life tracks. Years later, Mu Mu learns a life-altering truth: Jin Zhao is adopted. Determined to reconnect, she travels to Thailand alone, only to discover that the elegant, gentle boy she once knew has transformed into a rough-edged young man shaped by street life, underground racing, and boxing. His world is fast, dangerous, and wildly unfamiliar to her.

Instead of backing away, Mu Mu steps forward. With her natural warmth, empathy, and quiet determination, she gradually integrates into Jin Zhao’s life and their father’s new family. As Jin Zhao’s co-pilot and emotional anchor, Mu Mu becomes his perfect navigator, both on the road and in life. Seeing him trapped in a cycle of danger and self-destruction, she resolves to pull him out and bring him home. Fate, however, has other plans. An accident separates them once more, forcing Mu Mu to shoulder responsibility for the family while carrying forward their shared aerospace dream. Years later, after graduation, Mu Mu returns to China, where destiny gives the siblings one final reunion in Nanjing—this time as changed adults, shaped by love, loss, and longing.

Let’s get one thing out of the way first: the chemistry is chemistry-ing. From the very beginning, Speed and Love thrives on its leads’ electric dynamic. The cute, heart-fluttering moments between Mu Mu and Jin Zhao were plentiful and dangerously addictive. Every smile, lingering glance, and quiet moment felt intentional, making it impossible not to root for them. Add in a surprisingly lovable ensemble cast, and the drama quickly becomes something you emotionally settle into. Visually and stylistically, the drama delivers. The fighting choreography and racing scenes were exciting and well-shot, giving Jin Zhao’s world an edge that contrasted nicely with Mu Mu’s softer presence. Costume, makeup, and hair were consistently on point, and I especially loved how the outfits subtly evolved to reflect different phases of the characters’ lives. Thailand-era Jin Zhao and China-era Jin Zhao almost feel like two different brands of masculinity, each with their own charm and appeal.

What makes this contrast even more compelling is why Jin Zhao feels so different in these two phases of his life. Growing up poor, his body was his only asset, his pride, and his means of survival. In Thailand, Jin Zhao’s sense of masculinity was rooted in physicality through racing, fighting, and endurance. When the accident took that away from him, it did not just leave him injured. It stripped him of his identity. Losing his strength meant losing the one thing he believed made him worthy, which explains both his physical and emotional withdrawal and why he chose to leave Mu Mu for six years. In his mind, he had become something broken and unfit to stand beside someone as pure and promising as her. What makes Jin Zhao’s character arc especially satisfying is how he rebuilds himself afterward. In China, he forms a new identity through intellect and stability by continuing his studies, opening a café, and creating a future that no longer relies on brute strength. His masculinity shifts from body to mind, from survival to purpose. Thailand Jin Zhao was defined by what his body could endure, while China Jin Zhao is defined by what his mind and heart can sustain. Once you see this shift, his choices feel less frustrating and far more tragic.

That said, the Thailand setting itself was… questionable. The city often looked overly staged, almost theatrical, which broke immersion at times. Supporting characters also felt oddly out of place, with an overwhelming number of Western extras when Thai or more Asian-looking characters would have made the setting feel more authentic. There were also noticeable technical hiccups, like the camera slip in episode 10 during Lin Sui and Mu Mu's drifting lesson, and unnecessary lighting movements in certain scenes (looking at you, garage scenes). The editing didn’t always help either, with obvious skips that made the story flow feel jumpy.

Story-wise, let’s be honest: this drama is basically a y/n daydream turned live-action. One of Speed and Love’s biggest strengths lies in how perfectly Esther and He Yu embody two completely contrasting vibes, bringing Mu Mu and Jin Zhao to life. Much like Mu Mu, Esther feels like a ray of sunshine, radiating purity, innocence, youth, and quiet resilience. In contrast, He Yu mirrors Jin Zhao’s aloof, bad boy, street-hardened masculinity with effortless ease. This sharp contrast is exactly what hooks viewers, especially hopeless romantics who live for the bad boy good girl dynamic. It creates that addictive tension that keeps you watching episode after episode. Their personalities clash in the most delicious way, and the slow-burn pursuit in Thailand was peak tension. Both characters yearned deeply, just in different ways, and their love felt passionate, almost combustible. I found myself cheering Mu Mu on more than once, mentally yelling, “YES, YOU GO GIRL, GET YOUR MAN.” The romantic payoff? Worth it. Episode 15 was unbearably cute, with tension so thick it practically filled the room. The kissing scenes were filled with longing, desire, and raw emotion.

That is also why, personally, the latter half of the drama did not give me the same adrenaline-pumping fangirl energy as the first half. When Jin Zhao’s personality shifted from dangerous bad boy to more golden retriever energy, some of that edge was inevitably lost. I will admit, I came for the bad boy good girl trope. Still, I stayed because beneath the change, Jin Zhao remained hungry, aloof, and devastatingly soft only for Mu Mu, which kept their romance emotionally satisfying. Episode 26, right before that moment, deserves special mention. The push-and-pull, the hunger, the barely contained passion—absolutely feral. That pre-boom-boom scene rivals some of the best in recent C-dramas (yes, even that Wei Shao and Man Man scene).

However, the drama does stumble when you look too closely. Jin Zhao being in Mu Mu’s life since before she was born makes the romance slightly uncomfortable if you overthink it. Despite not being blood-related, the fact that they’ve been in each other’s lives since day zero makes them feel like siblings—but oh well. This is definitely a “don’t dissect too hard” kind of show, though ironically, dissecting individual scenes actually deepens your understanding of the characters’ emotional states. Mixed signals, but we move. Some creative choices were simply unnecessary. The bathtub scene felt random and incomplete, likely a casualty of censorship. Instead of enhancing intimacy, it felt awkward and out of place and would have been better cut entirely. The ending also felt rushed. After reuniting following a six-year separation, Jin Zhao is shown struggling physically, only to magically recover within two months and sprint like nothing ever happened. For a modern drama, that was a glaring realism issue. And for a story filled with nonstop yearning and timeless love, we really deserved a proper wedding celebration at the end.

One thing the drama absolutely nailed was its OST usage. Every track felt purposeful and iconic. You could practically predict the emotional tone of a scene based on which OST started playing—whether it was yearning, passion, ambition, or romance. Few dramas manage to assign musical identities to emotional beats this clearly, and Speed and Love deserves credit for that.

In the end, Speed and Love knows exactly what it wants to be: a fast-paced, emotionally charged romance driven by yearning, passion, and contrast. It isn’t perfect. It’s messy in places, rushed toward the end, and occasionally indulgent in fantasy. But its strength lies in its vibe, its leads, and the way it makes you feel. Sometimes, that’s more than enough. This is an easy-to-watch, kind of cliché drama that makes you fangirl, giggle, cry, laugh, and yearn. If the pseudo-siblings angle doesn’t make you uncomfortable, this drama is definitely recommended!

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HnKookieDot
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The cinematography is super good. I really the dark and colorful vibes of this show!

The plot around racing cars is epic, and the fact that this was filmed in Thailand makes the aesthetic of the show more vibrant, which was really nice to see.

I wished Wang Qin (Sun Mei Lin) had more screen time since she is my favorite character of the show, and Lin Sui (Mike Angelo) as well. I feel like this is Mike Angelo's best show so far because he looks so handsome with his hair and aesthetic in this show, and his chemistry with Jin Zhao is just perfect.
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Rewatch Value 9.0

casts are perfect! chemistry is chemistrying !!!

First and foremost, the actors are top notch! I really love how each actors complement their own characters. I especially like Sanlai's actor as he expresses his emotions through his face and it is very readable. I am glad that He Yu is now getting more recognized through this drama. His eyes and lips really show his feelings and emotions. I like it when his eyes starts to smile before his lips.

As the other reviews have said, this drama is up to the viewer's preference. It's whether you like it, or you don't.
I do not have a problem with the siblings trope as it was very clear from the start that they didn't have feelings for each other when they met again. I understand why it's weird for some though.

For the plot, it was unique for me. It is cliche, yes. But, you don't often see dramas like this now. The plot is very predictable, so you've just got to enjoy every scene with the characters, don't always focus on the plot.
I feel like the drama was a bit rushed in the middle. All of that happened in the early episodes, then it was solved quickly? Also, as I have mentioned, the things happening in the drama was a bit rushed, but it still extended to 29 episodes. I think it was because they really focus on showing every details and emotions. There would always be a slow-mo scene every episode. BUT WHO COULD COMPLAIN??? The close-up shots would always be Zhao and his shimmering arms. I'm fascinated every time he's shown on the screen! His face would always be dripping with sweat, and also his armsss. This drama really showcased He Yu's appearance and acting.

Speaking of acting, I know that some people don't really like how Esther Yu acts. Honestly, there are some scenes where you would cringe. But, it doesn't change the fact that Shuxin was picked to play this role. Her baby-voice had always been her signature since before. And, I have been watching her since she appeared on Youth With You, that's why I can proudly say that she has improved. I think she did great in playing Mu Mu' character, that innocent and playful vibe. I feel like she's a bit lacking in kissing scenes though. She kisses cutely, while He Yu' kisses are hot. But, it creates more spark with their chemistry.

Overall, I love the casts, the scenery, and ESPECIALLY THE OST!!! The camera angles and lightings are perfect! Director did such an amazing job. The drama is not for everyone, but it is for me! Not a lot of people like cliche stories, but I'm a sucker for these. I especially love Zhao and Sanlai! Very entertaining to watch.
I still can't move on from this drama. 💔 This is the first cdrama I watched after a long long time. So, I'm grateful that I watched it because it has given me motivation to watch cdramas again. I always do not finish watching dramas, so I can say that this drama is good as I have finished it!

Love lots to the casts, especially Shuxin and Yi Qian! 💓

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Rewatch Value 10

Alur ceritanya sangat ringan dan mudah dipahami

Aku sudah sangat menantikan drama ini sejak perdana syuting di akhir November 2024 . perlu waktu setahun lebih sampai akhirnya bisa bertemu dengan karakter Jiang Mu. Yu Shuxin membawakan peran ini dengan sangat baik, mulai dari mumu versi remaja hingga mumu versi dewasa. sebagai penonton aku ikut menikmati setiap euforia yang ada disetiap episodenya, selalu ada cerita manis yang menggetarkan hari. saat mumu remaja aku dibuat terpesona oleh mode rambutnya, aksesoris yg dipakai dikepala, tas, hingga baju² menggemaskan yg dipakai,, dgn ekspresi wajah mumu yg begitu ceria tanpa beban benar² terlukis diwajah Yu Shuxin sedangkan melihat mumu dewasa, baik dari segi penampilan maupun emosionalnya sungguh berbeda.. seperti dikehidupan nyata setiap manusia bertumbuh dari remaja menuju dewasa ditambah dengan tema balap-balapan yg menaikkan eksposur ketegangan . drama ini tidak hanya menyajikan cerita romansa tapi perjuangan hidup mengejar impian. banyak sekali nilai postif yang bisa diambil seperti bagaimana menempatkan diri di lingkungan berbeda, dengan kedua orang tua yg sudah bercerai dan memiliki keluarga nya masing² , pembuktian diri, persahabatan yang tulus, juga cinta pertama yg tak akan mudah pudar. Speed and Love bisa dinikmati oleh semua usia, mulai dari eps 1 hingga akhir kalian akan dibuat terpana juga penasaran, ga ada yg namanya skip² episode, pasti setiap menit kalian akan menimati tontonan ini.. baik muda maupun tua dijamin sukaa. Aku sangat merekomendasikan drama ini untuk kalian semuaa 🤩 . Selamat Memasuki Era Ter Mumu - mumu juga Ter Chao - chao 🤗

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