Falling Into Your Smile (2021)

Cheesy. To the point that I cringe at times.

I stopped watching Ancient Love Poetry and finished this drama in like 3 or 4 days. I started this one quite late. WeTV already has about 28 episodes uploaded when I started this and I didn't regret stopping Ancient Love Poetry for this.

What I liked in this series:
- The subtle... not so subtle flirting is just too much but you can't help but smile.
- The ML just can't stop being clingy to the FL when they became a couple, obviously making up for the lost time.
- The way the ML asked the FL to be his girlfriend kinda reminded me of how HS in GGS asked TN to get back together in episode 15. That was not a confession, it was like a choice that the FL has to make. It's kinda cute.
- The story of the FL's BFF and mid of the YQCB is cute, although I feel their screen time was short, I like the way they relationship grew.
- The awesome friendship. Need I say more? Despite the ups and downs they are friends who consider each other like family.

Ming God definitely I like, his acting is different from Legend of Yun Xi. I like him. <3

What I didn't like? Not much really, I wish there's a clarity on the reason why God Yang broke up with the FL. I didn't have a second lead syndrome in this series, but I like how God Yang didn't pester the FL until the end. He knew when to give up. I wish he could get his own story told when he meets the one for her.

I almost forgot, I like the way the series addressed the issues of e-sport players, the issues they face with their family and the prejudice of the people who is not aware how hard working this people are too.

The OSTs are okay.
Rewatch value, definitely, when I need a dose of fluff. Xu Kai is just a cute Chessman. Lol boyfriend goals...

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Loved it the first time, saw it's flaws the second time

I first watched this while it was still airing, years ago. I remember being OBSESSED with it, so much to the point that I considered it my favorite drama out of the hundreds I had watched before. Today I decided to rewatch it and thought it was really bad. Terrible acting on the female leads part, and only 3 episodes in, the leads act like they are in love, with no progression leading up whatsoever. He treats her like she's his girlfriend but before episode 3 we didn't see any clues that he even liked her platonically. It's just so random. I did rewatch 'Lighter and Princess' (my genuine favorite drama) before rewatching this and the difference is like night and day. I'll never get over how good 'Lighter and Princess' is. It perpetually raised my standards for a good story. Lighter and Princess has so much chemistry between the leads and the story is so complex and captivating. In 'falling into your smile' the main story is a bunch of gaming bullshit, and don't get me wrong I love video games especially Dota which is very similar to League of Legends, but the characters are so emotional about the game it's hard to take them seriously. I know for a fact real life professional players aren't this emotional about League of Legends. Its just so pathetic to me that the show makes it a LOL game seem like life or death.

Here's what I think would've made the show so much better:

-If they used their real voices and didn't dub it. Using real voices adds so much to the chemistry between the characters and makes the show feel more real to the viewers (obviously)

-Adding more information about the leads inner thoughts. There was no chemistry at the start despite them treating eachother as if they were in love. It just felt so fake and odd. yuck. If there was more inner dialogue, It would've possibly made more sense.

-I'm sorry to say but, Chen Xiao's acting is really bad in this and her expressions are really dry. It looked like she was constantly trying to make sure she looked pretty therefore her face is always stiff, idk. I know she is capable of better acting than this. I thought her acting in 'Lie to love' was so much better than this.

-We don't know enough about the characters, especially the male lead. I can't tell what kind of person the male lead is. Is he more on the cold side, or is he warmer? Because he's cold to almost everybody except the female lead even when they were still basically strangers. I want more information as to why he was so soft towards her when she first joined the team. He held her hand randomly and even showed signs of jealousy in like the 4th episode when he was trying to see the messages between her and her ex. It was so random, I kept wondering if I accidentally skipped an episode.

~FINAL THOUGHT~

If you are 16 and under, you'll probably like it. It's entertaining. At least the first time around. Just don't watch lighter and princess before watching it, or else it will REALLY be unbearable.

I WANT LI XUN AND ZHU YUN BACK 😭🙏

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fav drama ever

whoever is kind of apprehensive about watching this drama, just trust me and watch it.

it has ...
1. no unnecessary misunderstandings or drama (especially between the leads)
2. the second male lead is genuinely such a nice guy and doesn't really get in the way. super respectful of the female lead and her wishes (men need to take notes!!)
3. cutest friendship group / bromance of all time within the team. so glad none of the team members have a crush on her (i would hate that so much) but instead they're all so supportive of each other like brothers. provides the comedic relief and makes me want to be in some part of team just to have a bond like theirs
4. insane chemistry between the two leads!! she does NOT kiss like cardboard (like so many other cdramas) and i feel like its like a "normal" amount of kissing in an actual relationship. like sometimes dramas have like one or two kisses the whole show ...
5. the second lead couple is top tier! the tropes are completely different (like long, on-and-off relationship but not toxic) and he's literally also a perfect man (alongside the ml) and the bff is so gorgeous
6. great balance between gameplay and working hard and the romance aspect

AND my favorite part is:
it shows the internet's toxicity and how it impacts public figures, and it does it in such a realistic manner that i feel it really helps me understand how actors and idols feel. like as an army (but casual listener of other kpop groups) and being in the kpop world, the no-dating, threatening idols things is such a daily occurence and i think it's portrayed really nicely in this drama. how much the internet can twist things, the lengths 'fans' would go for their partner to not date, etc. and its consequences

all in all, top tier, best drama of all time! 100/10 recommend

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A combination of fluff + comedy + reality gives the perfect drama!

This is a must watch drama.

The plot is very realistic as it tells us about what idols/celebrities go through irl, right from hardships to fame. This also indicates how toxic some "fans" invade their private lives and try to cause harm.
The chemistry between the leads is very cute, make sure to check out their behind the scenes!
This drama also highlighted the fact that friendships and team coordination is important for a team's harmony <3
The graphics throughout the OPL scenes were very sick and cool!!
I really loved how they they focused on breaking gender stereotypes.

You will surely have a good laugh throughout, trust me!

"See you next year" - hoping for S2 :)

If you see this review, you're obliged to watch the drama :> (joking)
Thanks for reading

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One of my favorite dramas I've ever watch and I'm being so honest!

It so interesting and cool that they added the cartoons in the game. The love and humor in this show is so adorable. The main leads are just so cute and I feel so lonely watching it because I'm lonely HAHA. Anyways, if you love watching romance that have e sports or video games I would recommend this one to everyone even if you don't like video games. I would definitely watch it again if I lost my memory. All the characters are so handsome and gorgeous. K, Lao Mao, Fatty bring all the humor in and Lu Si Cheng is especially handsome. He is such a jealousy type and his relationship with Tao Yao are super cute and cheesy.

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Full disclosure: I do not game *at all* and I still found this show entertaining!

I feel like the main couple are good for each other and through the show you can see character development and how they are growing because of each other. The romance is slow but cute. At first it was just him teasing her a lot but then he starts doing small things for her, like bringing her slippers and taking care of her when she has her period which warmed my heart and reminded me of my boyfriend. Since it's a drama though, there are super cheesy unrealistic scenes sometimes *shrug*.

Despite having some fluffy scenes though, the show still had substance and I like the ​realistic way they portray the life of a celebrity / public figure. As much as the esports players are loved by their fans, they also experience a lot of hate and I feel like the show does a really good job at showing that through the FL and ML's challenges.

And although I found it hard to keep track of what was happening sometimes, I thought the scenes where the players were competing were still entertaining with the CG effects and everything.

Things I didn't like about the show:

If you watch the show, you'll just have to accept the fact that there is a ton of product placement. There's also a few e-sports gamers who are supposed to be Korean and the dubbing is pretty cringe.

I don't know if its because I binge-watched it and then took a small break before continuing but I feel like them finally getting together was a bit anti-climatic for me.

That being said, it was a cute drama that I feel like is worth watching even if it's not one of my favourites.

Solid 7.5

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CHEMISTRY LEVEL x 123456789

This is my first C-Drama after a long hiatus in K-Drama and it exceeded my expectations. I discovered this when I watched its short clips posted on Facebook and eventually giving it a try. I wasn't familiar with any of the characters at all and this is rare since I only watch dramas that has a familiar cast in it. I repeated this drama for how many times already, just can't move on with the perfect Chessman!

Really, this drama never failed to give the 'kilig' feels in every episode, there's always something new about the main leads. The story was not in a rush, and this makes the viewers anticipate the next episodes more. Viewers know that they are looking forward with the finals of OPL. The story has a flow - that's the point.

Casting was superb! Each character showed their significance in the story and portrayal was also excellent, especially Xu Kai and Cheng Xiao. Given that FIYS is Xu Kai's first modern C-Drama, he really slayed the character and made me think that he fits more in modern dramas than historical ones! On the other hand, Cheng Xiao is originally an idol (member of WJSN or Cosmic Girls) which was why I didn't expect that she can act so well!

It also has the best OST! The casts sang some of the OSTs, including those in the K-Pop industry WayV and SEVENTEEN! Also, for those who are interested to play the game, I think the info they are stating in the drama are majority accurate. I started playing Onmyoji Arena the heroes I can play are the ones usually mentioned in the drama LOL.

In addition, I also loved how they showcased the moving-on phase of Sunflower. It's just sad that he will just be a lesson and memory to Smiling, and realized that there are things that can't go back to its original place anymore.

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Cute

I really like this drama. It fun and engaging.

There was 31 episodes and I finished them all in 4 days. So that show you how much I enjoy it.

The lead actor was amazing, his expression and body language match perfectly with his character. He look so cute when he smile as well.

But the lead actress was a little stiff. Not to the point where it ruin the chemistry for me but still noticeable. Especially after I read the novel that this drama was based on. In the novel, the main character was playful and cute but our lead actress just have one expression.

Overall, this was a super cute cdrama. I noticed that I really like e-sport drama and so I will definitely rewatch this again.

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Enjoyable but acting is lacking

I did enjoy this drama. I like the storyline and overall pacing. I didn’t get bored in between, which often happens with cdramas because they are so long. I’m not interested in gaming, but the drama managed to keep me engaged during those parts.
I was disappointed with the acting. Both female and male leads were very stony faced and had an overall lack of emotions. The show was dubbed, which already annoys me, so when the facial expressions do not convey emotions that are not possible to convey with ones voice, the acting looks flat. I also didn’t feel the passion between the main leads and didn’t believe they were really in love. it feels more like young first love than anything serious.
Nevertheless, I still enjoyed it for what it was. My expectations were not very high, so I wasn’t overly disappointed. It managed to keep my attention which is a great plus. Even though sometimes it was overly sweet, I still felt giddy at times.

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10 STAR RATING ??! ? ISN'T THIS RATING TOO LIMITED ?? THIS DRAMA CAN'T BE RATED JUST 10* !!!

It should be rated beyond.Unlimited ratings should be given !! I normally have no patience to write down any kindaa reviews... I like to just enjoy every drama I watch and keep it to myself... This is my top fav drama especially in this genre of esports .... Infact this drama beats all the genres undoubtedly.... I have watched this drama several n several times with love and never have I ever been bored of it .. I still feel the happiness, excitement, cheerfulness when I 1st watched it .. literally Rewatch value should be infinity ♾.. I have watched it so many times tht I have lost the count of it ... This drama defines sportsmanship, love,passion, respect, value,gender equality, no judgments,never give up what u love , accept failures with a positive attitude and come back stronger,grow and help others grow too ... I am giving my time to write for the 1st time and submit my review of how I felt ... Eventhough its hard for me to express how I felt , I hope I have expressed enough. This drama won my heart ❤ and how ... LOVE ! LOVE ! LOVE ! and simply just LOVE !!!!!!

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superb drama

Highly recommended of all time☺️☺️..
I've just completed the whole series..and damn it was so good..you'll never regret watching it..
The casting,the plot of the story was really good..even you're not into e-sports game..this series makes you love the whole damn thing..and started playing games too..
It makes me addicted to it ..that makes me played it too..
I'm not into cdramas actually but this made me watch it over and over again..
The male and female lead role brings more color to this drama series..
i just love it so so much..
love from ph????..

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Decent drama with sweetness overload

This drama has been in my watchlist for a while now but only managed to finish it today. Maybe because I am not into games or e-sport of any sort, that's why I tend to put off watching it.

Admittedly, I find the first few episodes a bit dreary and has to fast-forward some of the scenes and episodes but once the story picked up and the romance becomes somewhat profound, thanks to the chemistry of both the main and second couples, I get to appreciate it.

The plot was uncomplicated, predictable in fact, and there was no toxic love triangle which made it a decent one in my books.

For a non-gamer like me, I have to admit that the special effects, especially the slow-motion portions of the battle games and its characters, was visually good, imho. If you're looking for a youthful romance, with little sweet kisses and cuddles here and there, this one's for you.

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