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Falling Into Your Smile

TV Show 2021 8.0 /10
Directed by Qiu Zhongwei

Falling Into Your Smile follows Tong Yao, a gifted gamer who enters a male dominated e-sports troupe. She's determined to prove herself in a world where the odds are stacked against her, flipping expectations with wit and grit. As she trains with the team, she forms bonds with rival and ally... Read more

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About Falling Into Your Smile

Falling Into Your Smile follows Tong Yao, a gifted gamer who enters a male dominated e-sports troupe. She's determined to prove herself in a world where the odds are stacked against her, flipping expectations with wit and grit. As she trains with the team, she forms bonds with rival and ally players, learning the ropes of team strategy, sponsorship pressures, and the highs and lows of online fame. The story balances humor with heartfelt moments as Tong Yao navigates constant scrutiny, skeptical teammates, and her own ambitions. Without spoiling twists, the series tracks her ascent toward the world championships while balancing friendship, romance, and sacrifice. The show also shows the social side of competition with coaches and sponsors.

Directed by Qiu Zhongwei and created by Qing Mei, You Fei, and Frederik Thaae, the show premiered in 2021 as a Chinese television series centered on e-sports culture and a woman breaking into a male dominated scene.

The series resonated with viewers for its bold take on a woman entering a male dominated digital arena. It sparked conversations about gender roles in gaming, inspired fan art and online debates about teamwork and ambition, and helped popularize the e-sports romance-comedy niche.

Critics noted the show's strong chemistry between leads Xu Kai and Cheng Xiao, mixing light humor with earnest drama. Themes of perseverance, mentorship, and balancing personal life with competition run through the episodes, and the 8.0/10 rating from 100 votes reflects steady engagement from fans.

Details

Release Date
June 23, 2021
User Ratings
100 votes
Type
TV Series
Seasons
1
Episodes
31
Genres
Comedy, Drama

Cast

Xu Kai

Xu Kai

Lu Sicheng 'Chessman'

Cheng Xiao

Cheng Xiao

Tong Yao 'Smiling'

Zhai Xiaowen

Zhai Xiaowen

Jian Yang 'Sunflower'

Yao Chi

Yao Chi

Lu Yue

Zhou Yiran

Zhou Yiran

Ai Jia 'AICO'

Rachel Wang

Rachel Wang

Chen Jingyang

Li Deng Rui

Li Deng Rui

Hau Yunlai 'Luck'

Sun Kai

Sun Kai

Xiao Pang

Cui Shaoyang

Cui Shaoyang

Xiao Rui

Merxat

Merxat

Yu Ming

Director: Qiu Zhongwei

Created by: Qing Mei, You Fei, Frederik Thaae

Seasons (1 season, 31 episodes)

Season 1

Season 1

31 episodes - 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

Falling Into Your Smile is available to stream on Netflix.

Yes, Falling Into Your Smile is available to stream on Netflix.

Falling Into Your Smile has 1 season with a total of 31 episodes.

With a rating of 8.0/10 from 100 viewers, Falling Into Your Smile is highly recommended and considered excellent by most viewers.

Falling Into Your Smile follows Tong Yao, a gifted gamer who enters a male dominated e-sports troupe. She's determined to prove herself in a world where the odds are stacked against her, flipping expectations with wit and grit. As she trains with the team, she forms bonds with rival and ally play...

Falling Into Your Smile stars Xu Kai, Cheng Xiao, Zhai Xiaowen, Yao Chi, and Zhou Yiran.

Falling Into Your Smile was created by Qing Mei, You Fei, and Frederik Thaae.

Falling Into Your Smile was released on June 23, 2021.

Falling Into Your Smile is a Comedy and Drama series.

Xu Kai plays Lu Sicheng, also known as 'Chessman', a key member of the all-male e-sports team.

Cheng Xiao plays Tong Yao, nicknamed 'Smiling', the amateur gamer who joins the team.

The series has 1 season with 31 episodes.

As of now, there is only 1 season listed; no Season 2 is indicated in the provided data.