Love O2O (TV series)

Love O2O (Chinese: 微微一笑很倾城; pinyin: Wēi Wēi Yī Xiào Hěn Qīng Chéng) is a 2016 Chinese television series based on the novel of the same name written by Gu Man, starring Zheng Shuang and Yang Yang. It aired on Jiangsu TV and Dragon TV from 22 August to 6 September 2016.[1]

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Promotional poster
Also known as	A Smile is Beautiful One Smile is Very Alluring
Genre	Romance comedy
Based on	A Smile is Beautiful by Gu Man
Written by	Gu Man Shen Feixuan Wen Ting Ou Yang Good Story Workshop
Directed by	Lin Yufen
Starring	Zheng Shuang Yang Yang
Country of origin	China
Original language	Mandarin
No. of episodes	30
Production
Production location	China
Running time	45 minutes
Production company	Gcoo Entertainment
Distributor	Gcoo Entertainment
Release
Original network	Jiangsu Television, Dragon Television, Youku, Tudou
Picture format	HDTV 1080i, SDTV 576i
Audio format	Stereophonic
Original release	22 August – 6 September 2016
Chronology
Related shows	Boss & Me (2014)
External links
Production website

Love O2O
Simplified Chinese	微微一笑很倾城
Transcriptions Standard Mandarin Hanyu Pinyin Wēi Wēi Yī Xiào Hěn Qīng Chéng

The drama is a commercial success in China. It is one of the most-watched Chinese modern dramas, with over 25 million views online.[2]

Synopsis

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, they have already fallen in love with each other. Together, they overcome numerous misunderstandings and obstacles standing in the way of their budding relationship.[3]

Cast

Main

Actor	Character	Introduction
Zheng Shuang[4]	Bei Weiwei	A 2nd year computer science student. Considered the "belle" of the computer science major, she placed second in a beauty voting that took place online within the student community. She is bright, intelligent and helpful, and aspires to be a game designer. Known by the web name "Luwei Weiwei" in A Chinese Ghost Story, she is the only female player in the Top 10 PK ranking. She catches Xiao Nai's attention unintentionally as she was playing the game in an internet cafe.
Yang Yang[5]	Xiao Nai	A 4th year computer science student. He is also the CEO of Zhi Yi technology company. He appears to be gentle and kind, but hides a cunning intellect. Known by the web name "Yixiao Naihe", he is a famous figure and top player in the game A Chinese Ghost Story. In real life, Xiao Nai is also the most popular guy in campus, famous for being well-versed in both arts and sports.

People at Qing University

Actor	Character	Introduction
Mao Xiaotong[6]	Zhao Erxi	Wei Wei's best friend and dorm mate. She's bright and cheerful, but can be oblivious and stubborn at times. She falls for Cao Guang in the game A Chinese Ghost Story as Cao Guang mistook her web name for Wei Wei's and start to befriend her.
Bai Yu[7]	Cao Guang	A second year foreign studies student. He is well known for his talent and intelligence, as well as his cynical personality. He initially misunderstood Wei Wei, but later develops a friendship and a crush on her. Later, he also forms a friendship and budding romance with Er Xi.
Ma Chunrui[8]	Meng Yiran	The school's "belle", who placed first in the school's online beauty voting. She has a crush on Xiao Nai, and dislikes Weiwei because of it.
Qin Yu[9]	Xiao Ling	Wei Wei's dorm mate. Because of her wealthy background, she is often referred to as "Little Rich Woman".
Songxin Jiayi[10]	Tian Sisi	Wei Wei's dorm mate.
Zhou Chenjia[11]	Nana	Yiran's roommate. She constantly sucks up to Yiran and encourages her to pursue Xiaonai. In reality, she dislikes Yiran and only does so in order to capture the attention of her cousin, Shaoxiang.
Zhang Chaoren[12]	Da Zhong	Xiao Ling's boyfriend. Member of the basketball team.
Chen Jie	Aixiang Nai'er	Yiran's friend. A famous online blogger, who posted degrading remarks about Weiwei online.

People in Zhi Yi Technology

Actor	Character	Introduction
Niu Junfeng[13]	Yu Banshan	Known by the web name "Yugong Pashan". He often misuses idioms due to a childhood trauma.
Cui Hang[14]	Qiu Yonghou	Known by the web name "Houzi Jiu".
Zheng Yecheng[15]	Hao Mei	Known by the web name "Mo Zha Ta". One of the top 3 experts in Zhi Yi. He has a baby face, and is often called "Mr. Gorgeous".
Vin Zhang[16]	KO	A top hacker and one of the top 3 experts in Zhi Yi. He used to work in the cafeteria inside the campus. He shares a twisted fate with Hao Mei, whom he previously met in a game.
Hu Haobo[17]	Ah Shuang	One of the top 3 experts in Zhi Yi. He has a phobia of women. He later betrayed Zhi Yi by revealing company secrets to Zhen Yi, and left the company.

People in A Chinese Ghost Story

Actor	Character	Introduction
Zhang He[18]	Zhen Shaoxiang	Known by the web name "Zhenshui Wuxiang", he is Wei Wei's ex-virtual husband. He is also Yiran's elder cousin and the heir of Zhen Yi technology. A person who judges people by appearance; he dumps Wei Wei thinking she is ugly and marries "Xiaoyu Yaoyao", but later comes to regret it when he sees Wei Wei in real life.
Liu Yinglun[19]	Yu Yao	Known by the web name "Xiaoyu Yaoyao", leader of the Xiao Yu clan. She is regarded as the number one beauty of the game after placing first in a photo competition. Zhenshui Wuxiang's virtual life and real-life partner. A hypocritical and attention-seeking person.
Lu Yunxuan[20]	Leishen Nini	Wei Wei's guild mate. She loves to gossip.
Liu Yujin[21]	Diemeng Weixing	Ex-leader of the "Jade Seas Rising Tide" guild and Zhan Tianxia's virtual wife and real-life partner. She hates the Xiaoyu gang as they caused her relationship with Zhan Tianxia to deteriorate, and she makes use of Weiwei's friendship with her to spite them in real life.
Zhang Shou[22]	Zhan Tianxia	Current leader of the "Jade Seas Rising Tide" guild and Diemo Weixing's virtual husband and real-life partner. He has an ambiguous relationship with Xiaoyu Qingqing.
Yang Xueying[23]	Xiaoyu Qingqing	One of Xiaoyu Yaoyao's followers. She likes to flirt with male players, especially with Zhan Tianxia.
Song Yuqing	Xiaoyu Feifei	One of Xiaoyu Yaoyao's followers.
Liu Qianyu	Xiaoyu Mianmian	One of Xiaoyu Yaoyao's followers.
Xiao Xiaobai[24]	Youming Guilao	A "boss" in the game who likes to capture male players and make them his slaves.
Zhang Haoyu[25]	Tianxia Dayi

Others

Actor	Character	Introduction
Cai Gang	Xiao Nai's father	An archaeologist professor at Qing university.
Gu Kaili	Xiao Nai's mother	A history professor at Qing university
Fu Jun	Wei Wei's father
Yang Manqin	Wei Wei's mother
Bian Cheng	Xiao Yang	Wei Wei's tutee.
Cheng Gong	CEO Zhen	CEO of Zhen Yi technology. Shaoxiang's father and Yiran's uncle. He uses underhanded means to try to steal Xiao Nai's game creation.
Leng Haiming[26]	CEO Li	Head of the gaming department at Zhen Yi technology.
Denny Huang	Feng Teng	CEO of Feng Teng Organization.
Liu Guhao	CEO Wang	Feng Teng's employee.
Yang Yucheng	Xiao Nai's uncle

Production

The series was filmed at Shanghai Songjiang University Town, East China University of Political Science and Law and Shanghai Commercial Plaza from September to December 2015.[27]

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

Soundtrack

No.	Title	Music	Singer	Length
1.	""A Smile is Beautiful" (一笑倾城)[28]" (Opening theme song / Promotional theme song)	Silence Wang	Silence Wang (Version 1) Zhang He, Bai Yu, Vin Zhang, Cui Hang & Zheng Yecheng (Version 2)
2.	""Weiwei's Beautiful Smile" (微微一笑很倾城)[29]" (Ending theme song)	Silence Wang, Liu Yanjia	Yang Yang
3.	""The Next Second" (下一秒)"		Zhang Bichen
4.	""A Little Sweet" (有点甜) -"		Silence Wang, By2
5.	""A Possible Night" (有可能的夜晚)"		Dong Zhen
6.	""Want to Meet Someone" (想遇见一个人)[30]"	Zeng Manzi	Teresa Tseng

Reception

The series ranked first in television ratings and became the number one most searched and discussed topic online during its broadcast.[31] 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.[32]

Ratings

China Dragon TV / Jiangsu TV premiere ratings (CSM50)
Episodes	Broadcast date	Dragon TV			Jiangsu TV
		Ratings (%)	Audience share (%)	Rankings	Ratings (%)	Audience share (%)	Rankings
1-2	2016.08.22	0.745	-	4	0.737	-	5
3-4	2016.08.23	0.716	-	6	0.73	-	5
5-6	2016.08.24	0.82	-	5	0.919	-	3
7-8	2016.08.25	0.774	-	5	0.873	-	4
9-10	2016.08.26	0.864	-	4	0.935	-	2
11	2016.08.27	0.927	-	3	1.151	-	2
12-13	2016.08.28	0.845	-	5	1.042	-	3
14-15	2016.08.29	0.912	-	5	0.998	-	3
16-17	2016.08.30	1	-	3	0.971	-	4
18-19	2016.08.31	0.927	-	4	0.904	-	5
20-21	2016.09.01	0.845	-	5	0.878	-	4
22-23	2016.09.02	1.105	-	2	1.065	-	3
24	2016.09.03	1.197	-	3	1.255	-	2
25-26	2016.09.04	0.992	-	4	1.121	-	2
27-28	2016.09.05	1.073	-	2	1.015	-	3
29-30	2016.09.06	0.967	-	3	0.999	-	2
Average ratings		0.910			0.965

• Highest ratings are marked in red; lowest ratings are marked in blue.
• In China, 1% viewership rating is considered extremely high since the People's Republic of China has a large population. (1,441,494,608 as of Saturday, November 21, 2020)[33]

Awards and nominations

Year	Award	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref.
2017	2nd China Quality Television Drama Ceremony	Popular Quality Actor	Yang Yang	Won	[34]
		Innovative Themed Drama of the Year	Love O2O	Won

International broadcast

Channel	Location	Broadcast start date	Note
Jiangsu TV, Dragon TV	People's Republic of China (the Mainland.)	22 August 2016	Monday to Sunday 19:30 - 21:00 (two eps)
DramaFever	U.S., Canada and Latin America	23 August 2016	Monday to Saturday (two eps)
Anhui TV	People's Republic of China (the Mainland)	24 August 2016	Daily 09:00 am
Astro HD	Malaysia	25 August 2016	Monday to Friday 18:00 - 19:00
Shenzhen TV	People's Republic of China (the Mainland.)	29 September 2016	Every day 19:30 (two eps)
Zing TV	Vietnam
CHOCO TV	The Republic of China (Taiwan.)	1 October 2016
TVB J2	Hong Kong S.A.R.	10 January 2017	Monday to Friday 19:00 - 20:00
Jiangxi TV	People's Republic of China (the Mainland.)	28 January 2017
Home Drama	Japan	15 March 2017	Aired with title Cinderella is Online at 1:15
PPCTV 6	Cambodia	25 August 2017	Monday to Friday at 12:00 and 20:00
CTV 8 HD		January 2019	Saturday to Sunday
iMBC	South Korea	19 September 2017
Channel 3	Thailand	3 March 2018	Every Saturday and Sunday at 16:30 - 18:00
GMA Network	Philippines	September 10, 2018 to October 19, 2018	January 16, 2019 to March 12, 2019 Rerun on GMA News TV every Monday to Friday at 23:00-00:00

See also

• Love O2O (film)

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External links

• Love O2O at IMDb