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That ending was definitely worth it
I went to this blindly because I was looking for a gaming drama after I finished Go-Go squid.The start was definitely slow and I was constantly frustrated because they decided to fill this one with as many villains as they can from both sides and I just can't get through some episodes without my blood boiling.
The FL is meh at times but I guess she's the pure soft-spoken but spunky one and I can't even blame it on the actress since I watched a show with her there with Seven as the lead and she can act.
I love the gradual build of the relationship between the FL and ML and the relationship of each character.
From the different teams to friends and even their opponents.
Overall I love the story even though it gets frustrating at some point and the ending is definitely worth all those shit they've gone through.
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Now, coming to the story line, it was very smooth, good paced and had something for each and every character. And that must be why, so many big names were a part of it . And before I forget to mention, it had one of the best gripping finale episode. You would rarely expect a cute-romantic show without those extreme action scenes to have such a high dose finale, but for me it surely did. The main pair looked great together. The writers did great work by developing the characters together as well in their individual careers. The female lead, though initially looked a mere doll on the screen, showed bold thoughts by not reducing the importance of her own dreams to be commentator, in front of the hero's. This is how the women should actually be portrayed. She just needed a little bit of confidence boost and the character would have been bang on. We can see good examples of family, friendships and of course, love. Every relation has been portrayed beautifully.
Acting could have been a lot better. However, it was okay considering that the most of the cast were new to this domain. Some of the good moments of the show were - Gu Fang handing over the captaincy to Xiang Kong keeping intact the team spirit that every player should have; then Xia Ling breaking the stereotype of bad step-brothers by caring for Qiu Ying in her each and every phase of life; the reunion of team blazer and off course, the scene of pasting the stickers of each and every team in their jersey of Phoenix, in the finale episode. I also loved the confession that the hero made to his heroine for the whole world to see in the finale episode. In that seen, Xiang Kong had tears in his eyes and the yellow light on face portrayed it beautifully.
Hence, for me it is a definite re-watch.
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Fell Short in Gaming and Romance
I love e-sports romances/dramas but this one was annoying. There was no chemistry between the ML and FL at all. There was more skinship/chemistry between the ML and his ex-gf throughout the entire show (present and in flashbacks). And I think this is the FIRST drama after watching 100s that I wanted the FL with literally anyone except the ML. I only got the 'good friends' vibe from them the whole show. 2 really awkward kisses and too much 'my ex-gf needs me, she's #1 priority, but wait for me when I'm done with her'.... just ew. Also, a sx assault scene that was completely ignored/overlooked like it never happened. The ML beat the sht out of him and destroyed his car, but next scene the guy is fine and no one talks about it??? ok.Besides the ending/last episode, it felt like the gaming-side was also lacking. If you like annoying triangles and angst, you'll enjoy this one, but it was just overly done imo.
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This series id say was a lot better than go go squid because from a person who doesnt play any rpg or online games, it was quite easier to relate. The way that the game mechanics was played through out the drama, one not need to know that its all abt teamwork, camaraderie & strategy which was one good moral of the story. Teamwork makes the team work. It was nice that although the series lack the amount of romance from a romantic drama, its good to see the growth & character development of the characters. Youll see how theyve developed into someone better in their personal & career lives. If u like watching skinships or Sweet moments, this is not for u as there is little to none. Although the ml & fl became sweethearts at episode 25 and were With each all throught out, they were more friends as lovers which i think would work in real life. Oh, they just kissed one time & it was when they sealed the Bf-Gf deal. So dont expect more. Also, this is ine series where you’ld question yourself if laws exists in their place as people can just defame & do others malice in workplace & can get away with a suspension & termination, not to mention a sexual assault & attempted rape. All in all, this one of those drama series that started off with lots of potential but was spoiled midway. The over drag & evil scheming was a recipe of high blood pressure & boring episodes. It would've been best if it stayed at 16-24 episodes. Like i always say, to each his own so do watch at your own risk Was this review helpful to you?
Starts off good but then becomes a waste of time
If you came to this drama because other gaming related rom coms like love o2o, you are my glory, or falling into your smile… DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME!.
This drama starts off with so much potential being
very cute & funny, with a sorta original story line. But sadly as the story progresses it turns into a big waste of time. I don’t want to give any spoilers away. But it becomes one stereotypical drama trope after another with a story line that seems insulting to watchers intelligence.
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For example … the writers expect us to believe that after the female protagonist finds out the female antagonist setup a situation In order to get naked pics to blackmail the best Friend into tanking the protagonist career … that the female protagonist is not going to be extra carefully and weary around the antagonist? IT MAKES NO SENSE that this female lead wld continue to believe what comes out the villains mouth and would leave critical notebook lying around before her first ever broadcast.
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The drama also lacks the satisfaction of seeing swoon worthy romance a towards the end. The couple had more romantic moments when they weren’t dating than when they actually got together, then they break up for really no reason but lack of communication only to reunite in the last 3 minutes with a hug.
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I really hated the male lead and had to force myself to watch the first few episodes. The female lead was cute and innocent and so pitiful. I was yelling at my tablet over the awful treatment she was getting.
Don't get me started on that trash Manager! Grrr.
I'm really frustrated with the second leads so called romance. Yi Yi's violent (romantic) treatment of her love??? interest was over the top.
Qiu Ying is so obvious with her feelings in action and word. Kong is luke warm at best, he seems to become interested then calls her brother? When Mi Ya shows up, Kong rushes to see her. We are supposed to believe Ying and Kong are in love? The most romantic moments so far have been Yings fantasies. Nearly 3/4s of the way through and no proper relationships have developed. Is everything going to happen in the last episode? With a time skip?
It's too late to chuck it in, but it will take me weeks to finish and I'm waiting for subs on much better dramas!
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Wow! Honestly, I was kind of reluctant to start this drama, but once I did, I just couldn't get enough!Okay, so the story line is pretty simple. But yet, it develops amazingly. What could possibly go wrong when an aspiring e-sports commentator and and e-sports star meet....almost evrything. This definitely isn't that 'love at first sight' drama. The story leaves you in awe. It's addictive and you just can't control yourself to watch the next one. Ji Xiang Kong's character development from hate to love was shown just perfectly. And just when you seem eveyrhing is gonna be alright, some other villain pops up. You will never get bored if the story, I garantee that.
The actors have done a great job. Wang yibo as Ji Xiang Kong and Wang Zixuan as Qui Ying were just amazing. Their chemistry was fabulous. You just couldn't help but swoon at their cute moments. Although Xiang Kong doesn't realize his love for her till the end of the series, but still all the ones that they have were really good. The second couple was also amazing. Their fights and bickering would always make me smile.
I wouldnt say much of the music, but the rhythm of all the songs were very good.
This is one drama I wouldn't mind watching again again. You just get addicted to it.
All in all, I absolutely love this drama. You can watch it on drama cool, although I feel a few scenes are cut there, but it's still watchable there
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DO NOT JUDGE THE OTHER CHARACTERS WITHOUT KNOWING WHY
this drama was honestly really really good, i don't get why people stopped watching this masterpiece. you can continue it. it's worth it. before some of you judge other characters especially the leads please understand their characters first : ) will never get tired re-watching this. the chemistry of the main leads on and off cam is unmatched ? if you're still hesitating to watch "gank your heart" please do. the background songs, and the story i still find it interesting until now. i wish i can watch it for the first time again THIS DRAMA HAS MANY CHARACTER DEVELOPMENTS TOO overall 10/10!Was this review helpful to you?
writing the review after watching this for 6th time
●FIRST IMPRESSIONGANK YOUR HEART, another drama that lets you comprehend that even if the entire world looks down on you, you can still accomplish your dreams.
●PLOT VIEW
The story is typical yet amazing, the black horse of the team rising to the top. I have watched other Esport Cdrama too and watched it for gaming reasons but here it's more of the story and team building, friendship, trust, and respect for the country.
Ji Xiang Kong fights every day along with his team to be a national champion but as always, misfortune kept chasing him. and only to make him realize that if he wants to achieve his dream he needs to take a different path and have assistance from his loved ones. simply saying when all the doors are closed, you just look around and you will find a new door.
On the other hand, I liked how Qiu Ying went through all the obstacles from a live streamer to a commentator. She dealt with each of her relations in a kind although hurt but she didn’t let the other person get hurt. The dynamics with her family and brother Xia Ling were wow.
The secondary couple Lu YiYi and Lin YiXuan were lovable with their squabble over insignificant things and their relationship developed greatly.
●ACTING/CAST
**Wang Yi Bo as Xiang Kong watched him first time. He was way mature in acting out his skills as a gamer and as a chocolate boy too. He sure is charming. I read that he is a professional racer and that's why the drama also had bike scenes, Yeah I could see his love for the bike in the drama. Those pieces were short but vivid.
** Wang Zi Xuan as Qiu Ying, strong, kind-hearted, and Independent. She doesn't give up in spite of getting so many hindrances throughout the drama. Her fashion style is amazing, shorts or dresses she looked fresh as a flower in everything she wore.
**Jerry Yan as Pei Xi was silent yet nice. He looked attractive and gave a perfectly imperfect vibe.
●MUSIC
About the OST, "The Most Burning Adventure" sung by Wang YiBo was very catchy and instantly makes me dance. after the drama I watched its MV he surely did a fantastic job. his moves and voice are just amazing. I RECOMMEND THE MV OF THE BURNING ADVENTURE
“Outside the sky” is yet another soulful ost that I like from this album. Others are also good but this two won my heart.
●REWATCH
Already re-watched it for 6th time and it still gives tickles just as the first time as I forgot the story and wanted to have some pill of Wang Yi Bo.
●FAV SCENE
Decisive championship game sequence. This scene is the most gratifying one of all the ESports dramas I had watched until now.
●APPRECIATION
The romance, gaming sequence, and character evolution were on spot which sometimes made me feel like am watching the game sitting in a live arena.
●RECOMMENDATION
Watch this if you like fuzzy yet thought-provoking drama. more friendship than romance.
●AFTERTHOUGHT
Sometimes when you are with your loved ones, you may feel lonely but once you realize you can see they have always been motivating you.
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One of my favorite dramas
For someone that plays LOL which i guess conquer game (the game in the drama) is based on I understood it easily and actually made me game again and made me enjoyed this drama so much that I wish it had more episodes. I watched go go squid and also my kings avatar (Havent finished but Im planning to) and I have to say Gank your heart is my favorite. Main leads have goals from the beginning and even though they have a rocky start together you see their friendship and then to love development which I enjoyed.All the characters got to grow and I mean all of them (except Miya but she is the worst) and enjoyed that cause the story develops in a way that all lose ends come together and have a closure weither is seperate or together.Favorite characters :
Pei Xi
Loved how even though it has some clique tropes it also has some changes in character. Pei Xi character was definetly unnexpected and actually one of my favorite due to his growth and also true personality and I guarantee you , you will fall for him so quickly once you see how cute and adorable he is. When you see him you will smile right away.
Qiu Ying
I love her , the female lead is very loyal , gentle and very career focus to the point where not even once did she hesitate to leave Kong when she saw his attention towards her was lacking and a door for her career was open and love ,love, love it. Thats what ggs failed to give me and in this drama, the female lead just wants to achieve her dream and when a opportunity happens she goes for it.
Yi Yi
If you decide to watch this drama there are two options or you hate yi yi or you love her. YiYi is controlling to the female lead but in a a healthy way i would say. They explain that Qui Ying lost her mom and left her home due to family issues so at this point Qiu Ying family is her best friend. You see how much she worries , supports and loves Qiu Ying to the point that I wish I had her as a friend. I feel like YiYi became a motherish and best friend figure and thats why she worries so much because shes the one that will always be by Qiu Ying side and I love her so much for that.
Cons:
There are some lose ends in terms of one villain , in one episode someone tried to attach the female lead and it was addressed that one episode and after that it was never mentioned before which gave me a bitter taste. Wish they couldve addressed the problem properly.
It has alot of cliche scenarios but it didnt stop me , I feel like some dramas are done so well that clique moments become enjoyable instead of an eye roll and this drama did it for me.
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I re-watched few times especially the scenes where they shared the earphone and look at each other! And the background music ~~~~ haha It's really nice to watch and I put this as my one of the top C-Drama that quite memorable to me. I really like how the storyline bits in the beginning and then Ep 16 onwards till the end. It shows how both leads slowly building up their dream career and from friendship to love relationship. Doesn't have typical kind of plot. Also towards the end, show how both leads get together as team to lead to victory. So basically it show quite well being friends, lovers, and work together. Very happy that accidentally came across this drama! As I thought e-sports genre mixed with romance, it's still kinda genre that I'd want to watch more even after Love O2O and Go Go Squid.
The rating could be higher but I remember how draggy when it comes certain scenes/issue that takes longer time/eps to resolve it.
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