Ski into Love

Director and Production | A Visual Revolution in Ice and Snow Themes
Directed by Li Qingrong: Known for her work in youth romance, she challenges herself with live-action snow scenes, presenting the visual impact of competitive skiing through a "cold tone aesthetic."
Industry Collaboration: This marks the first partnership between Youku and Perfect World Pictures, with significant investment in creating professional skiing scenes and comic storyboard animations, capturing the unique essence of "two-dimensional x sports."

Core Plot | Mutual Redemption on the Snowfield
Wei Zhi (played by Yu Shuxin) loses her comic pen name and copyright due to a workplace scandal. She is inspired by videos of a snowboarding athlete and travels to Beishan Snowfield for inspiration, where she meets retired coach Shan Chong (played by Lin Yi). Their mentor-student relationship gradually evolves into romance:
Wei Zhi's Rebirth: Learning to ski after "falling a thousand times" and regaining industry recognition with her comic "The King of Snow Country," embodying the resilience of creators.
Shan Chong's Awakening: Forced to retire due to his sister's disability and his own injuries, he rediscovers his passion for skiing through Wei Zhi's determination, ultimately breaking free from fate with a gold medal.

Character Highlights | Dual Challenges of Acting and Sports
Yu Shuxin: Transitioning from "Love between fairy and devil" she portrays Wei Zhi's evolution from fragility to strength, performing her own basic skiing stunts.
Lin Yi: Taking on the role of a professional athlete for the first time in "Ski into Love," he undergoes intensive training to simulate snowboarding movements, illustrating Shan Chong's psychological shift from retired coach to peak performer.
Wang Runze: Special appearances as a disabled snowboarder, his brotherly bond with Lin Yi becomes an emotional highlight of the story.

Adaptation from the Original Work | Cinematic Transformation of a Jinjiang Phenomenon
The original novel by Qing Mei, featuring "snowfield romance and workplace comebacks," has garnered millions of views. The series retains the core elements of the book:
Craftsmanship in Ice and Snow: The "air spins" of snowboarding and the "burst of strokes" in comic storyboarding form a mirrored metaphor.
Social Resonance: Explores real issues like workplace gender discrimination (with Wei Zhi losing her copyright) and athlete injury protections.

Audience Expectations | A Dual Hit of Winter Romance and Inspiration
Following the trailer's release, scenes like "the snow-kissed fall kiss" and "comic storyboard effects" sparked heated discussions, with netizens commenting: "Yu Shuxin has finally found a sweet yet painful role that suits her!" Critics analyze: "The series combines the competitive tension of "Skate Into Love' with the workplace intrigue of 'Reunion: The Sound of the Providence' poised to become a hit in Q1 2025."

"Ski into Love" embodies the spirit of "passion is an unquenchable spark," redefining the depth of ice and snow-themed narratives. Mark your calendars for March 11 on Youku to witness the battle against fate on the snowfield!