5 Reasons To Watch Go Go Squid! If You Haven't Already Done So

By Wei Yin on 07 Aug 2019

Digital Editor

Chinese drama, Go Go Squid! (亲爱的, 热爱的) just aired its last episode a few days ago but we're already experiencing some serious post-drama syndrome!

Based on the novel Stewed Squid with Honey by Mo Bao Fei Bao, Go Go Squid! has managed to attract many viewers and fans throughout its one month broadcast. Keywords relating to the drama were always trending on Weibo after every episode, proving its high popularity in China. Besides being extremely successful in China, it also created a buzz among international fans.

Go Go Squid! is a romance story between an adorable singer, Tong Nian, and a legend in the world of professional gaming, Han Shang Yan. She is brave and outgoing while he is cold and hard to reach. With her unique personality and persistent ways, she begins to catch his attention.

If you haven't watched the drama, here are 5 reasons why you should start watching Go Go Squid! as soon as possible.

Read on to find out more!

#1 Solid chemistry between main leads

Yang Zi who plays female lead, Tong Nian, and Li Xian who plays male lead, Han Shang Yan, have such amazing chemistry together so much so that fans wish they would date in real life!

Li Xian has acted in minor roles in previous dramas but his excellent portrayal of Han Shang Yan as a brooding but secretly sweet and loving man had won the hearts of viewers and shot him to fame.

Yang Zi started off as a child actress and has since acted in many popular dramas such as Ashes of Love and Legend of the Dragon Pearl: The Indistinguishable Road. She is also known to have good chemistry with most of the male leads who have acted with her.

Yang Zi and Li Xian act as a sweet couple on screen but their interactions off screen are equally endearing, making fans fall in love with the #TongYan Couple even more!

#2 No unlikeable characters

Antagonists are part and parcel of every drama to make the plot interesting. Go Go Squid! has some characters who would get on the viewers' nerves but at the end of the day, they manage to redeem themselves because they have good intentions.

Except for one particular character (we'll leave it to you to find out why everyone was annoyed when she appeared), Go Go Squid! almost has no unlikeable characters. Even when a less likeable character appeared, it was portrayed in a comical way which helped to ease tensions and bring laughter to viewers, making the drama a very enjoyable one to watch.

#3 Important life lessons to learn from

Although Go Go Squid! is a romance story, it also touched on topics like friendships, family ties and chasing your dreams.

Han Shang Yan's pursuit of his dreams and the obstacles he faced on the way is something we can all relate to. Everybody has dreams and it is common to meet challenges while we pursue them. Han Shang Yan's perseverance taught viewers a valuable lesson - never give up on something you believe in.

Themes like friendship and loyalty were also very prominent in the drama with lots of bromance and poignant moments between the characters.

#4 Consistent plot with almost no loopholes

Chinese dramas typically have more than 30 episodes which is considered long compared to Korean or Taiwanese dramas. Some Chinese dramas are not able to keep the plot interesting and starts going downhill in the middle due to that. Some of them don't even address all the problems in the drama before the last episode, leaving viewers hanging and unsatisfied.

However, Go Go Squid! was very consistent with its pacing throughout the 41 episodes and ended on a high note with a good wrap up, leaving viewers contented.

#5 Good looking casts ?

Where's the fun in watching a drama if there are no eye candies, am i right? Aside from the obviously good looking main leads, the supporting casts are equally attractive looking!

Go Go Squid! is a feel-good drama with cute romance and touching friendships that will tug on your heartstrings. We hope the reasons mentioned will be able to convince you to give this drama a chance! ?