Skate into Love (Chinese: 冰糖炖雪梨; pinyin: Bīngtáng Dùn Xuělí) is a 2020 Chinese television series based on the novel of the same name by Jiu Xiaoqi. It stars Janice Wu and Zhang Xincheng.[1] The series premiered on Jiangsu TV and Zhejiang TV on March 19, 2020.[2][3]

Skate into Love
Official poster
Chinese冰糖炖雪梨
Hanyu PinyinBīngtáng Dùn Xuělí
GenreRomance comedy
Sports
Based onBin Tang Dun Xue Li by Jiu Xiaoqi
Written byMa Jia
Directed byZhu Ruibin
StarringJanice Wu
Zhang Xincheng
Country of originChina
Original languageMandarin
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes40
Production
Executive producerLiu Ning
Production locationQingdao
Running time45 mins
Production companiesPerfect World Pictures
Omnijoi Media
Youku
Kunchi Pictures
Haolan Xingpan
Original release
NetworkJiangsu TV
Zhejiang TV
ReleaseMarch 19, 2020 (2020-03-19)

Synopsis edit

A story about two childhood classmates, Li Yu Bing (Steven Zhang) and Tang Xue (Wu Qian), who share the same love for ice-skating. Li Yu Bing saw Tang Xue as a bully in elementary school, and later they are separated for some years. But their ice-skating careers take different paths. Li Yu Bing becomes a famous hockey player at his university, while Tang Xue gave up speed skating after an injury. When the two coincidentally meet again when they go to the same university, Li Yu Bing takes the opportunity to seek revenge. Though, bit by bit, he sees that Tang Xue is not all bad as he thought, so he helps her fall back into love with the sport she gave up on. They eventually fall in love and face many obstacles on and off the ice together.[4]

Cast edit

  • Janice Wu as Tang Xue
    • Zhangshang Mingzhu as Young Tang Xue
  • Zhang Xincheng as Li Yubing
    • Li Chaoping as Young Li Yubing
  • Zhou Lijie as Yu Yan[5]
  • Chu Yue as Zhou Ran[6]
  • Cao Bo as Jiang Shijia[7]
  • He Xuanlin as Xia Menghuan[8]
  • Wei Tianhao as Bian Cheng[9]
  • Han Jiunuo as Zhang Yuewei[10]
  • Qin Tianyu as Liao Zhenyu[11]
  • Lu Junyao as Ye Liuying[12]
  • Xia Minghao as Coach Jin[13]
  • Li Zongrui[14]

Special appearance edit

Production edit

The drama is produced by the team behind Ashes of Love.[17] It is part two of "The Honey Trilogy" alongside Ashes of Love and Love When The Stars Fall.

On April 17, 2019, a filming ceremony was held at Qingdao to officially announce the start of principal photography. A 30 x 60 meters ice skating rink was built for the filming. Professional short track speed skaters were hired to serve as instructors for the cast members, and they also play supporting roles in the drama.[18][19] Filming wrapped up on July 29, 2019.[20]

Reception edit

The television series scored a 9.5 out of 10 on popular streaming site Viki. The drama was praised for its realistic skating scenes, light-hearted and humorous plot, and the chemistry between the main actors.[21]

Soundtrack edit

No.TitleLyricsMusicSingersLength
1."A Ray of Hope (曙光)" (Opening theme song)Wang Xia, EO Yi HuanWang XiaZhang Xincheng[22]3:49
2."The Moment I Met You (当遇见你)" (Ending theme song)Chen HuanSa DingdingLiu Yuning[23]3:11
3."Land of Ice and Snow (冰天雪地)"Yu HongSa DingdingHe Xuanlin4:02
4."Snowflakes Falling (雪花落下)"Chen HuanSa DingdingZhou Shen[24]3:49
5."The Moment I Met You (当遇见你)"Chen HuanSa DingdingSa Dingding3:11
6."Tempting Heart (心动)"EO Yi HuanWang XiaZhang Xincheng3:58

Ratings edit

  • Highest ratings are marked in red, lowest ratings are marked in blue
Broadcast date[25] Zhejiang TV CSM59 ratings Jiangsu TV CSM59 ratings
Ratings (%) Audience share (%) Rank Ratings (%) Audience share (%) Rank
2020.3.19 1.819 5.46 3 1.566 4.71 5
2020.3.20 1.981 5.96 6 2.256 6.8 4
2020.3.21 2.133 6.51 3 2.231 6.76 1
2020.3.22 2.253 6.74 2 2.282 6.84 1
2020.3.23 2.054 6.38 3 2.234 6.95 2
2020.3.24 2.144 6.7 3 2.182 6.84 2
2020.3.25 2.115 6.53 4 2.164 6.69 3
2020.3.26 2.193 6.65 3 2.249 6.83 2
2020.3.27 2.228 6.92 1 2.038 6.2 4
2020.3.28 2.108 6.44 4 2.227 6.79 1
2020.3.29 2.258 6.84 2 2.208 6.7 4
2020.3.30 2.177 6.68 4 2.225 6.84 2
2020.3.31 2.217 6.74 4 1.793 5.46 5
2020.4.1 2.244 6.95 4 2.269 7.07 3
2020.4.2 2.283 7.15 2 2.133 6.7 5
2020.4.3 2.12 6.63 3 2.066 6.49 4
2020.4.5 2.176 7.02 2 1.782 5.71 4
2020.4.6 2.101 6.61 5 2.229 7.02 1
2020.4.7 2.043 6.51 5 2.396 7.64 1
2020.4.8 2.044 6.47 5 2.347 7.44 1
2020.4.9 2.158 6.8 4 2.426 7.64 2

References edit

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