Love O2O

Love O2O (Chinese: 微微一笑很倾城) is a 2016 Chinese television series based on the novel of the same name written by Gu Man, starring Yang Yang and Zheng Shuang. It aired on Jiangsu TV and Dragon TV from 22 August to 6 September 2016.[2]

The drama is a commercial success in China, and internationally. It is one of the most watched Chinese modern dramas, with over 24 billion views online.[3]

Synposis
Bei Weiwei (Zheng Shuang) is the computer department goddess, who excels in her studies. She aspires to be an online game developer, and goes by the user ID of Luwei Weiwei in the online role-playing game A Chinese Ghost Story. After she gets dumped by her online husband Zhenshui Wuxiang, she gets approached by the number one player Yixiao Naihe, who suggested that they get married so they both can participate in a couple competition within the game. The newly formed couple instantly hit it off, and undergo many adventures together in the game.

However, Wei Wei never expected the real identity of her virtual husband to be her college senior, Xiao Nai (Yang Yang) who is described as the cream of the crop in both sports and academics. When Wei Wei discovers his true identity, getting to know that their meeting in the game and getting married wasn't just their ranks or a mere coincidence but Xiao Nai had once seen her duelling with another player in an internet cafe. She realized that he had already fallen for her when he saw her for the first time, not for her beauty but for her quick, swift finger movements on the keyboard!

Production[edit]
The series was filmed at Shanghai Songjiang University Town, East China University of Political Science and Law and Shanghai Commercial Plaza.[25]

The fictional game in the universe uses the content provided by A Chinese Ghost Story, a popular MMORPG game in China.[26]

Reception[edit]
The series ranked first in television ratings and became the number one most searched and discussed topic online during its broadcast.[30] The drama is also well-received internationally.

The drama was praised for following the details of the novel faithfully, as well as its refreshing and unique plot. Unlike most dramas, Love O2O does not succumb to overused cliches and plot devices, making it stand out from dramas with similar themes.