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Go Go Squid is a cute gaming and romance Chinese drama about the trending E Sport Industry. The main characters of this story are a popular online cover singer, and a legendary professional gamer who is also the boss of a professional gaming club. This story is about the challenges in the E Sport Industry, and the budding romance between a cool introverted professional gamer and a cute extroverted online cover singer. The cast did a great job pulling off their characters and the soundtrack was good. I would recommend this drama regardless of whether you are a gamer or not. I'm not much of gamer myself but I still enjoyed watching it. The only thing that I wish to see is to see the main male lead compete again in the arena at the end but that didn't happen which is unfortunate. Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
a pop culture romance story that is not too believable
i think this series as a whole can be described as a cutey-lovey-dovey kind of series. it is generally light-hearted, the kind of series that may be for a certain type/s of audience, but not for another type/s of audience. this series is more on romance story that is supported by the esports plot/sub-story. it is one of the very few C-drama that I've watched without fast forwarding any episode, or skipping an episode. the acting of several characters notwithstanding the main characters are enjoyable. there is no character that evokes strong disgust or annoyance, which is a pleasant welcome. if you watch it without being too analytical or critical, then the series becomes more enjoyable.the main female character can be paralleled to the common trend of fan-idol worshipper who has a deep crush with the idol. sometimes i feel the main male character mistreats the main female character. sometimes, i also feel as if the main female character is objectified, maybe from the way the character is supposed to act/dress/behave.
one of the things that didn't make much sense for me is how realistic is it for a doctoral student who knows programming language, and who is interested in artificial intelligence to be so clingy, meek/docile, and be an obsessive idol worshipper. the female lead is even willing to bring down her own sense of self-worth or dignity for a man who sometimes mistreat her. of course in love, and in real life, there is always that possibility that such a character exists.
to a certain extent, this series reveals much more of real life than it realizes. for examples,
+ percentage of female esports players groom by esports competitive clubs;
+ percentage of professional female esports players in the industry;
+ obsessiveness and fan-idol worshipping;
+ typecast 'acceptable' female characteristics/behaviors (meek; docile; subservient; etc.)
+ the under-represented frequency and seriousness of emotional/psychological abuse on women in the society
+ etc.
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Amazing drama?
It's one of the sweetest stories I've ever seen. I was biased because it was 41 episodes, but in the end, I was saddened by why this drama was so short. Every part of it was perfect. Han shangyan and tong nian's love story was tremendous?? i love them soooooo much. Not only the parts about love, but also the friendships were written wonderfully.Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
As for me in England, I prefer GGS 2 than GGS 1!
As I have watched first the Go Go Squid 2 then the Go Go Squid 1 after, I would say that I like watching GGS 2 more than GGS 1. Both have different storyline we could enjoy. However, Li Yitong and Hu Yitian are more good looking couple and adorably cute together; plus they are naturally better in acting! Hence, I personally prefer the GGS 2 than GGS 1 (sorry...:-( )GGS 2 makes me feel warm and smile but yet not to think of it as too childish like love portrayed in GGS 1. I am also rather puzzled to read comments mentioning that popularity and beauty of Yang Zi (once golden eagle goddess?) has surpassed many including Li Yitong.
I have watched some of Li Yitong and Yang Zi dramas before the GGS. In fact, both are equally great in acting, but I truly think that Yang Zi is not that beautiful as people say. Li Yitong are more sophisticatedly sweet and lovely than Yang Zi despite her less popularity. Li Yitong’s less popularity is not like because she is less talented actress, but it is simply because she is workaholic; and mainly keeps her self low profile keeping a good distance from the show-off bizz. But many of her works are remarkably good. So yes, not big fan of Yang Zi and Li Xiang for some reasons.
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Just relax and enjoy this funny drama
If you take it for what it is, a light and superficial love story, you'll enjoy watching it. It made me laugh and smile several times. But if you pay a closer attention you will notice that there is no really positive relationship, characters are either selfish and self-centred or childish. Maybe the only mature character is Solo's daughter. Anyway this drama never bored me and I found the male lead really convicing un his alternation of arrogant stubborness and cute naivety. That's the reason for a high rating.Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
Great Romance and E-sports
I finally got around to watching this and I find this totally captivating. The storyline has enough depth, adorable side characters and of course incredible main leads. Li Xian portrayed the arrogant Han Shangyang so well with his scowls and his cantankerous personality who managed to mellow into a happier person after he confronts his past. I squeamed at Tong Nian's behaviour in the earlier episodes when she seemed to accept the dreadful behaviour from Han Shangyang but I guessed the writer wanted to showed how different they were in personalities and eventually how her generosity and warmth won him over. The e-sports component did not come through as well as it did in shows like The King's Avatar but I think it is not easy to depict the CTF competition visually. Nevertheless the tensions of the competition were well played and the pain and tribulations of the competitions came through clearly. Loved the OST! I am definitely rewatching.Side note - I had a quick viewing of Go Go Squid: DT, Appledogs' Time and I am afraid I am biased - it cannot compare with the first drama. The token appearances by Han Shangyang and Tong Nian were also not satisfactory even with the wedding ☹️
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My dear, my betrothed, appear!
This sweet and romantic story began on a snowy night in a shelter for social phobias, idlers, and other untrustworthy personalities, namely, an Internet cafe, when a dark, scary magician inadvertently fell under the killer sight of a kawaii white silly kitten. Our magician, let´s call him a pentester, loved to conduct his experiments in a purely professional field and, in general, on everyone who caught his eye. Every once in a while, very rarely, as such is the nature of all the grand masters of the dark arts. The kitty, on the contrary, seemed so inexperienced and not burdened with any intelligence, like many teenagers her age, that the magician lost his vigilance and allowed himself the luxury of looking like a kind and not-at-all-scary wizard. In fairy tales, as everyone knows, all black magicians are bewitched princes. Who could have known that in such a lost corner, under the guise of a cute and stupid cat, there was an insidious and annoying Face-Id programmer (and not only!) with a progressive mania of sticking up for an object of interest?Similar to their professions, their mating game is also a complex and multi-stage process: detection, authentication, script testing, system monitoring... and, finally, optimization itself:)
Who is the hunter, and who is the prey? Who won, who lost?!
You decide.
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VERY GOOD DRAMA OF 2024!!
This i must say is the best drama of lin yi & zhou ye!! The expression, acting is very well captured and on point!! I’m very impressed by their act, the shocking expression, the expression of regret, both can be seen clearly in front of camera. I love how the storyline contains a bit of comedy, it is very refreshing & light to watch. I usually never watch if the drama is not completed yet, but looking at the trailers & tiktok vid about them makes me very eager to watch ASAP! 1000000/10 very recommended!! i would rewatch it again n againVond je deze recentie nuttig?
I had to re-watch again.
I really love YangZi with her perky and dimpled self. I have nothing but good things to say about her. Her acting is always on point. Although I viewed this last year, I am now reviewing this drama. I also love Li Xian, I was impressed with him when he played the main lead in Sword Dynasty. His acting is always on point. I have no complaints. I love Game Dramas so this is no exception. I wished they showed them playing the game. That would be my only complaint. I love the design costumes of the game uniforms. The storyline of the romance between the two main leads is awesomely done. The kisses kind of looked fake but that's ok I enjoyed the rest of the drama.Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
Youngsters' dreams and brotherhood
LIKEWhen Solo, Gun and Appledog trashed it out their bottled feelings over the years and made up - soso touching
What Han Sang Yan did for Tong Nian - omg so envious...
DISLIKE
Probably Solo's decision that caused everyone's pain
MUSIC - personal fav
无名之辈 Wu Ming Zhi Bei - 陈雪燃 Chen Xue Ran
REWATCH VALUE
Yes of course
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This is a good sports/competition drama that focuses on the lives and struggles of a former E-sport team that disbanded after getting the championship and how, 10 years later, they find themselves with the opportunity to fulfill their broken dreams through a nice story progression that leads to a satisfying result at the end of the journey. Although the main focus of the drama is the story of the main characters from the disbanded team, the leading male, Han Shangyan, finds himself falling in love with Tong Nian, a gentle and sweet girl that manages to help him break down his emotional protective barriers creating a nice and cute romance. There are some parts of this drama that are wonderful and some others that are frustrating at the same time. The writer(s) didn’t give justice to Tong Nian’s apparent high IQ making the character as someone lacking emotional intelligence toward her own self. Although the drama is full of great characters and solid side stories, they were not brought up to its true and full potential. This drama is not perfect but it is entertaining, enjoy it! Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
Un nuovo Start-Up?
Titolo non a caso perchè le emozioni che ho provato durante la visione e il fatto che non riuscissi a staccarmi dalla visione di questo drama mi hanno riportato alla memoria la prima volta che ho visto il kdrama Start Up, che ricordo di essermi tatuata XDLa storia seppur molto diversa perchè più incentrata sulle relazioni che non nel mondo in cui si svolge, me lo ricordano molto. Qui ci troviamo nel mondo del CTF, un mondo completamente a me sconosciuto ma di cui mi sono informata e acculturata durante tutta la visione. Un mondo in cui si troverà capovolta anche la protagonista poichè si innamora di una figura molto importante del campo.
Ho riso per buona parte della visione. I suoi modi di approccio al protagonista maschile sono un vero spasso!! Ma quello che ho amato di più sono gli argomenti riportati e i personaggi. Il passato che rincorre i più grandi, che hanno paura di non riuscire, e il futuro che attende i più giovani, che devono combattere con tutte le loro forze anche solo per essere capiti. Sto parlando di tutti, compresi i ragazzi della K&K. Mi è piaciuto che non siano stati messi in secondo piano ma che facciano tutti parte della storia.
Ho amato Han Shangyan. Mi sono immersa completamente nel suo personaggio. L'ho capito e ancora di più ho apprezzato la sua crescita all'interno del drama. Non mi sbilancio nel dire che è uno dei personaggi più belli che abbia mai visto in un drama. La sua storia d'amore con NIan Nian è molto dolce, ma anche "sofferta". Ho amato tutti gli svolgimenti. I ragazzi della K&K sono dei cuccioli tenerissimi, mi sono entrati nel cuore.
Ho amato anche la storia passata che si impone sul presente e come è andata. Li ho sentiti tutti compagni. 41 episodi bellissimi.
E mentre scrivo questa recensione col cuore spezzato perchè purtroppo è già finito, sto ascoltando una delle due canzoni più belle del drama. Perchè sì, anche qui ho trovato della musica stupenda che è finita direttamente sul mio spotify.
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