Gank Your Heart

This is the most realistic esports drama I've watched. I put this drama off cos I don't find the topic interesting to me, but it was not what I expected. It's light hearted and fun. I never thought I'd get into esports like this. The story doesn't drag and many characters have gone through a growth process and become better people. It really is a feel good drama.

A series that follows the dramatic lives of an esports team doesn't, on the surface, seem to hold much promise, at least to Western audiences whose interest in the esports field lags behind that of global audiences. But this show is unexpectedly entertaining and charming. The three story arcs help propel the story, each driven by the force of personality that is the lead actor, Wang Yibo. This show features the Gary Stu trope (everything revolves around the male lead) but that serves the story well since Wang himself oozes as much charisma as his character is meant to. It's quite believable that the story would unfold the way it does because of him. It's a role that could easily be over-acted, but he holds the reins tightly and delivers an appropriate performance for the material. He's supported by a decently strong cast, with no distracting weak spots. Whether you're interested in esports or not, Gank Your Heart is a more than serviceable romance and character drama that will put a smile on your face and make you sigh with satisfaction at the end.

I dont really play online games, but after watch this drama makes me wanna try play it. Its so fun to be able to play in a group, using strategy. The drama itself is very entertaining. Love the storyline. The message is very good. Suitable for all youngsters.. Wang Yibo as the main cast played very well.. love all the cast too. Its very funny and entertaining.

I have searched for this show for nearly a month before finally finding it on some obscure website with English subtitles. I have been a fan of Wang Yibo since first watching him in "The Untamed" in mid-December. When I first read the synopsis of this show, I wanted to see him in a different type of show instead of a costume drama. As he's a gamer and motorbike racer in real life, it only added to the intrigue of how he would play this character. He didn't disappoint. Though I know zilch about games, he was ridiculously good and made a believer out of me. The entire series made me laugh at times and cry at others. The entire cast did a wonderful job and I wish more international fans could see his performance in this series. The reason I gave it a 9 and not a 10 was because I wish the romance aspect of it was less drawn out and all of the villains had better understood connections. Otherwise, I would and will recommend this show to people who are looking for something different. Wang Yibo at just 22 years old is a promising and courageous young actor that will continue to flourish with every role he's in. I look forward to seeing more of the Chinese Michael Jackson (yes ppl, he's really that good at dancing) in the future!

I admit, I thought this would just be a way to get my fix for more Wang Yibo. I wasn't expecting to like this so much. So... surprise! This was so much darn fun! With likable protagonists, and with villains you hope will crash and burn... this show is genuinely good!

There is some outstanding personal growth for nearly every character, and yet it doesn't feel bogged down by attending to each individual. The growth comes naturally through all of them experiencing their struggles and working to overcome them. Fortunately, the struggles are based on a fun premise of the gaming world-- or the e-sports world, as it's explained in the series.

It also helps that there are some fantastic friendships that just feel really good to watch, and that definitely helps to move the story along.

There are also a few secondary relationships that are enjoyable to watch evolve. All of the romance is woven very effectively into the rest of the plot, This isn't a love story with some plot thrown in. It's an unexpectedly fun story that happens to have some sweet romance to accompany it.

The acting is very good. The story is very good. The experience was just overall a revelation. I need to get a hold of my own copy of this. I would absolutely watch this again.