With the premise, Amidst a Snowstorm of Love seemed to be a sports-related romance, albeit taking place in a snowy location. It’s a familiar story, with a discouraged athlete finding inspiration for their craft again through romance, and it’s a story that works. But in the first few episodes, Amidst a Snowstorm of Love feels more focused on the snowstorm romance rather than the character’s personal journeys with regards to their sport. To their credit, this is a great excuse for some of the most cozy looking outfits on screen (is this a clothing ad?), and Leo Wu and Zhao Jin Mai are so, so beautiful in their puffy coats, but it feels like the billiards are irrelevant to the story, as they make no mention of it until the second episode. Maybe they should have gone for a more relevant winter sport, so that we can see them in even more cozy coats?
Synopsis
Former professional snooker genius Lin Yiyang met the popular nine-ball player Yin Guo on a rare snowstorm night. With the help of Yin Guo's cousin, they got to know each other. Lin Yiyang was once a famous snooker genius, in a match he unintentionally offended the judge due to the objection of penalty. He was unsatisfied with the judgment and announced his retirement directly. As a result, he quit the professional snooker. Yin Guo's appearance changed his life, he fell love in with Yin Guo. With Yin Guo's help, Lin Yiyang returned to the snooker court. Finally, they made great achievements in the career and contributed to the professional billiards. Moreover, they collaborated with coaches and teammates to promote the development of public fitness billiards projects.
Storyline
While out of town for a competition, nine-ball player Yin Guo meets former professional snooker player Lin Yiyang in a rare snowstorm, forming an instant connection between the two billiards players.
TLDR
“If I were a girl, I’d fall for him,” are you sure you haven’t fallen already, pal? You’re more interested in him than your sister is, and they’re the main pair!
What stands out
We can appreciate a good slow burn, but there’s something about Tencent’s pacing that puts me off their shows, and this drama has the same issues. Even if they get together pretty early on in the season, somehow each episode feels stretched out and lingers a tad too long over the cast’s faces. Those familiar with the genre could easily appreciate this style, but it can be totally disarming for people wanting to explore C-drama.
I really loved this drama. Yes, it is a slow burn, character study type drama, but it pulled me in from the start. It also has a great storyline about billiards players. Beautifully filmed on location in Helsinki, Finland. Some of the best chemistry I’ve seen between leads in a drama. It will definitely give you all the feels. Charming and swoon-worthy romance, but also a great story that is nicely paced and always interesting. Definitely a must see!
I loved this Cdrama! I liked the “slow burn” feel of it. Good character study. Nice on location filming in Helsinki, Finland. Great cast. Very swoon-worthy romance drama with enjoyable storyline on billiards as a sport. I didn’t get bored at all, and the ML and FL were so likeable with great on-screen chemistry that will really give you the feels!