A decent season opener that respects the original’s emotional core but stumbles with pacing and recasting issues. Worth watching if you’re invested in Baicao’s journey and like underdog sports dramas with a wuxia twist. Rating : 6.5/10 — mostly for fans of the genre or returning viewers.
The South Korean superstar joins the series as the new male lead, a legendary instructor with a hidden past and a leg injury that ended his competitive career.