The recent Chinese drama Speed and Love is going viral across the internet due to its stellar cast and intriguing plot. It is one of the most highly anticipated Chinese dramas of the year and features top actors like Esther Yu and He Yu. However, despite the major fan following, Esther has been receiving criticism for her acting skills in the show. Several clips from Speed and Love are going viral on the internet, where netizens express their disappointment with Yu’s acting. Read on to know more.
Viewers Criticise Esther Yu’s Acting In Speed and Love
Chinese romance C-drama Speed and Love premiered on 12th December 2025 and received lots of love from viewers due to its plot and aesthetic visuals. Now 12 episodes of the show are out, and viewers have noticed one glaring problem. According to many, Esther Yu’s performance is not up to the mark.
Clips of the show have been going viral across the internet, and many are criticising Yu’s acting skills as the female lead of the show. Yu’s portrayal as Jiang Mu is facing backlash because, according to viewers, it lacks depth and emotion. They also say that what are supposed to be romantic scenes in the drama make them cringe due to the actress’s performance.
However, some fans defend Esther Yu by stating that the character is written in that way and Yu is just following the script. Since the character is young, Yu’s acting style reflects that aspect.
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Speed and Love, starring Esther Yu and He Yu, is a romance drama adapted from the popular Chinese webnovel Shuang Gui. The drama follows a young woman who was separated from her beloved adoptive brother after their parents separated. Years later, she travels to Thailand to find him, discovering he’s now a street racer and underground fighter.
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