Falling Into Your Smile is a Chinese romance comedy youth sports drama series directed by Qiu Zhong Wei and produced by Kelsey Yang. It was launched on June 23, 2021 on LINE TV Tencent Video Youku. This drama series is based on a very popular web novel titled “You’re Beautiful When You Smile” by Qing Mei. The main characters are Cheng Xiao (as Tong Yao), Xu Kai (as Lu Si Cheng), and Zhai Xiao Wen (as Jian Yang).
Falling Into Your Smile is not just another typical Asian drama series that you would watch just for the gaming elements. Overall, it is a wholesome drama that carefully portrays the nuanced issues in the gaming business with outstanding characters. The series is entertaining, lovely, and totally captivating.
When Falling Into Your Smile was released, it quickly gained attention from fans around the world, and has since then been eagerly awaiting the second season. But will a second season happen? Here’s what we know about season 2 of Falling Into Your Smile.
What Is The Drama Series About?
The synopsis reads: “In the ultra-competitive world of e-sports, the all-male ZGDX OPL team is second to none. Armies of adoring female fans follow the team wherever it goes. But when one of the team’s star players suffers a hand injury, the tall, handsome, and notoriously hard-to-please ZGDX captain Lu Si Cheng will not be rushed into choosing a replacement.
“The petite, lollipop-loving Tong Yao, meanwhile, is a budding amateur gamer – obsessed with OPL. Her skills are exceptional, but she is of the firm belief that in the male-dominated world of pro gaming, love is a big no-no – even though her own ex-boyfriend was a gamer. When the ZGDX team manager learns of her skills, he contacts her, thinking that recruiting her as the scene’s first female player will help score a major PR coup. Lu Si Cheng is dismissive of her initially, but eventually agrees to accept her as a substitute – a move that polarizes the team’s fanbase. But as they start to get to know one another better, could a closer bond begin to form between them?”
– (Source: Viki)
Will There Be a Season 2 of Falling Into Your Smile?
As of December 2022, Falling Into Your Smile has not been confirmed for a second season run but rumors circulating over the Internet imply that there may be a second season in preparation. The rom-com drama series aired on television for nearly a year but unfortunately, not a single word has been heard from the show makers concerning a continuation of the popular series.
Considering the lack of updates from the producers or cast, it is unlikely that a second season of Falling Into Your Smile will happen. Most Chinese series wrap the story with a single season and we think that this is the case for the popular series as it consisted of a total of 31 episodes. The story ended on a satisfactory note with the two main characters getting the happy ending that they deserved. So we doubt that a new season will happen in the future. However, we can still wait for official announcements.
(updated 27/09/2023)
Falling Into Your Smile Season 2 Release Date
As previously mentioned, a second season of Falling Into Your Smile is not confirmed. Hence, an official release date is not available and although there were rumors about a possible season 2, it looks like it’s nowhere near true as the show makers have not said anything about the next chapter.
The drama debuted on June 23, 2021, and ended on July 15, 2021. It consisted of a total of 31 episodes.
Needless to say, it’s over a year since Falling Into Your Smile was released, and at this point, it looks like this series is not getting a second season or not happening anytime soon.
Falling Into Your Smile Season 2 Cast: Who will be back?
If a season 2 is confirmed, most of the characters will likely return and play their assigned roles but we highly doubt that it’ll happen. However, expect the following characters to return.
- Cheng Xiao in the role of Tong Yao / Smiling
- Xu Kai will plays Lu Si Cheng / Chessman
- Zhai Xiao Wen will acts as Jian Yang
- Rachel Wang Ruo Shan will return as Chen Jin Yang
- Zhou Yi Ran in the character of Ai Jia
- Yao Chi plays Lu Yue
- Sun Kai portrays Xiao Pang / Fatty
- Gao Han will be seen as Lao K
- Kelvin Xiao Kai Zhong as Lao Mao
- Yalkun Merxat will play Yu Ming / Ming God
- Cui Shao Yang will reprise as Xiao Rui
- Hou Chang Rong will be back as Tong Yao’s father
- Yang Ming Na will return as Tong Yao’s mother
- Wang Yi Jun plays Lee Jun Hyuk / Hierophant
- Judy Qi Yan Di portrays Su Luo
- Che Yong Li depicts Director Wang Lan
- DiDi Li Ying Chao playsLee Hang Suk
Falling Into Your Smile Season 2 Plot: What would happen?
Falling Into Your Smile ended on an extremely happy and satisfying note. We witnessed the marriage ceremony between Ai Jia and Chen Jin Yang in the last moments. After that, Jin Yang throws her bouquet, and Tong Yao ends up with the bouquet. Lu Si Cheng then arrives and thus rumors began to spread that the two young lovers are engaged.
If a second season happens, the story will follow on the ZDGX squad as they gear up for the world championships. We can also witness an extravagant wedding between Lu Si Cheng and Tong Yao.
Stay tuned!
Where To Watch Falling Into Your Smile?
Created by Apple TV and Netflix internationally, the first edition of the series debuted on 19 September 2020 on these two platforms worldwide. The first edition of the series consisting of 13 episodes each 72 minutes long is now available to watch on Netflix, Taiwan television, and Viki. Once the second chapter of the series will be out, it’ll start to premiere on the same platform considering the channel itself are part of the production.
Falling Into Your Smile Season 2 Trailer?
As of October 4, 2022, the trailer of the Taiwanese drama streaming television show has not been officially announced by the makers. Generally, the announcement of the trailer comes out a couple of months earlier than the release to create hype among the audiences. However, Netflix is yet to renew the trailer for a second season. For now, you may watch the fan-made trailer given below
[Updated sept 27, 2022]
Is Falling Into Your Smile worth watching?
Your tastes determine whether Falling Into Your Smile is worth seeing. The show may appeal to fans of Chinese drama, esports, and romantic comedy. You may be disappointed with a show with a sophisticated plot or well-developed characters. High production standards, an appealing ensemble, and a charming and uplifting romance have earned the show plaudits. Its predictable plot, stereotypical treatment of women, and unrealistic portrayal of the esports sector have also been criticized. If you want to unwind, Falling Into Your Smile is a fun and lighthearted show.
Try these shows if you want something like Falling Into Your Smile.
Here are our few recommendations for similar shows like Falling Into Your Smile:
- Love O2O (2016): Bei Wei Wei is her university’s top female gamer. She falls in love with gaming business CEO Xiao Nai after meeting him in “A Chinese Ghost Story.”
- Go Squid! 2019: Tong Nian, a young woman, loves K&K esports. She falls in love with team leader Han Shang Yan after meeting by chance.
- Lucky’s First Love (2019): Xing Yun, a struggling actress, meets Lu Sicheng, a gaming company CEO. They fall in love despite their backgrounds.
- You Are My Glory (2021): Top female star Qiao Jingjing supports a gaming product. She falls in love with Yu Tu, a senior aerospace engineer who trains her for the job.
- My Girlfriend is an Alien (2019): An alien girl Chai Xiaoqi crashes on Earth and falls in love with Fang Leng. Chai Xiaoqi aids Fang Leng in work and life with her powers.
- Put Your Head on My Shoulder (2019): Lin Xingchen, a recent college graduate, struggles to find work. She falls in love with her best friend Gu Weiyi after moving in.
- A Love So Beautiful (2017): Chen Xiaoxi has loved her best friend Jiang Chen since childhood. Jiang Chen is initially frosty, but Chen Xiaoxi’s tenacity wins him over.
- Sweet Dreams (2018): Ling Qi wants to design clothes. She loves fashion firm CEO Mu Zichen.
All these shows are about love, romance, and following your aspirations. All are lighthearted and enjoyable, focusing on lovely and loving relationships.
Falling Into Your Smile Season 2: Will it Happen?
(updated 27/9/2023)
As of April 2023, there has been no concrete update when it comes to the second season of Falling Into Your Smile as we have mentioned earlier, most Chinese dramas tend to end the story in a single season, and considering no announcements have been made till now implies that the chances of a second season happening seems highly unlikely. But lately, rumors are going around on the internet that the makers have already started filming the new season. Well, this could just be another rumor as nothing has been confirmed by the makers. Do watch out for more updates!
