This one surprised me.
I’ll admit, I’ve criticized Esther Yu’s acting more than a few times in the past, but I have to give credit where it’s due—she really landed this role. Her character was intelligent, mature, and refreshingly capable. Thank goodness we were spared the frustrating “damsel in distress” FL!
And then there’s our ML, Chen Jingke. Oh. My. Heart. 😍😍😍
This was my first time seeing Chen Jingke in a lead role, and he absolutely delivered. He somehow managed to ooze sexiness, vulnerability, growth, and genuine love all at once. What impressed me most was how much he could communicate with just his eyes. No dialogue, no dramatic gestures, no over-the-top actions needed—you could simply see what his character was feeling. That kind of emotional expression is incredibly compelling. Well done, Chen! 🥰
The OST also deserves a special mention. It was absolutely beautiful and complemented the scenes perfectly, enhancing the emotions without ever overpowering them.
Of course, the drama had its share of familiar rom-com tropes—because what drama doesn’t?—but thankfully, they were handled well enough that I never found myself rolling my eyes. There were also no painfully annoying side characters constantly getting in the way, which was another huge plus.
I especially enjoyed the teenage soccer boys. They brought humor, innocence, and a lighthearted energy to the story, and the soccer scenes added a fun dynamic that helped balance out the more emotional moments.
Overall, this was an excellent rom-com/drama with romance, humor, emotional growth, a beautiful soundtrack, and characters I genuinely enjoyed watching. And Chen Jingke? Let’s just say I’ll definitely be keeping an eye out for his next lead role. 😍
Definitely worth the watch! 🥰⚽❤️
And then there’s our ML, Chen Jingke. Oh. My. Heart. 😍😍😍
This was my first time seeing Chen Jingke in a lead role, and he absolutely delivered. He somehow managed to ooze sexiness, vulnerability, growth, and genuine love all at once. What impressed me most was how much he could communicate with just his eyes. No dialogue, no dramatic gestures, no over-the-top actions needed—you could simply see what his character was feeling. That kind of emotional expression is incredibly compelling. Well done, Chen! 🥰
The OST also deserves a special mention. It was absolutely beautiful and complemented the scenes perfectly, enhancing the emotions without ever overpowering them.
Of course, the drama had its share of familiar rom-com tropes—because what drama doesn’t?—but thankfully, they were handled well enough that I never found myself rolling my eyes. There were also no painfully annoying side characters constantly getting in the way, which was another huge plus.
I especially enjoyed the teenage soccer boys. They brought humor, innocence, and a lighthearted energy to the story, and the soccer scenes added a fun dynamic that helped balance out the more emotional moments.
Overall, this was an excellent rom-com/drama with romance, humor, emotional growth, a beautiful soundtrack, and characters I genuinely enjoyed watching. And Chen Jingke? Let’s just say I’ll definitely be keeping an eye out for his next lead role. 😍
Definitely worth the watch! 🥰⚽❤️
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