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.