Genre: Romantic Esports Drama
Original Season: 1 (2021, 31 episodes) starring Xu Kai (Lu Sicheng) and Cheng Xiao (Tong Yao) Book Source: Novel by Qing Mei
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Huge Fan Outcry: International audiences loved it—MyDramaList ~8.7/10, IMDb ~8.4/10—prompting petitions requesting a Season 2 to continue the love story, wedding prep, world championships, etc.
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Reddit Voices:
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“They set up for a season 2 so well… wedding planning while trying to prepare for world championship…”
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Other fans worry about plot consistency but still hope, pointing out missing key arcs like international tournaments and parental approvals.
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Home-Country Backlash: The drama scored poorly on Douban (~3/10), with critics saying it “insults e‑sports realism” and includes plagiarizing issues
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No Official Renewal: Produced by Tencent; no formal confirmation of Season 2 exists. Some sources even list the show as canceled domestically
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No season 2 announced. Despite fan enthusiasm, no official pickup or production info is available.
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Storybook conclusion leaves room for more, but only theoretical—nothing is underway
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Fan Favorite, But Officially Dormant: Internationally adored, Fallen Into Your Smile set up juicy sequel threads—but low ratings in China and lack of renewal make a sequel unlikely.
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What Fans Want: Wedding planning, world championships, festival arcs, deeper side character development.
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What Might Kill It: Mixed reviews at home, unresolved legal/creative issues, and no official backing.
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If you're into romantic esports with a cute lead couple, team banter, and gaming camaraderie, it's still worth your time—just don’t expect a sequel anytime soon.
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If you want official closure or bigger tournaments, be prepared for disappointment—for now, the story stands complete at Season 1.
Current Status: No confirmed Season 2
Fan Hopes: Solid but unmet
Official Outlook: Quiet—possibly canceled.