You Are My Glory

About this drama

Adapted from Gu Man's novel of the same name, this drama focuses on the unexpected reunion between popular actress Qiao Jingjing and her former high school classmate Yu Tu within an online game.

Who this is for

A premier pick for fans of mature, low-angst modern romance who want competent, career-driven adults rather than manufactured breakups. It's especially rewarding if you appreciate gaming-to-reality setups or the star power of Yang Yang and Dilraba. Skip it if you dislike heavy mobile game product placement or need high-stakes villainous conflict—the obstacles are internal and professional.

Our take

You Are My Glory works because of the easy, magnetic chemistry between Yang Yang and Dilraba Dilmurat, both playing roles that play directly to their charismatic strengths. The romance feels refreshingly mature once it takes off, dodging misunderstandings in favor of genuine discussions about career ambitions and financial reality. Yu Tu's dilemma—balancing poorly compensated aerospace research against lucrative tech offers—gives the male lead real substance, even if the national space program themes are laid on thick. The first third functions largely as an extended commercial for Honor of Kings, but once the couple transitions into real life, it becomes an elite modern comfort romance.

Pacing & content notes

The first 10 episodes lean heavily on mobile gaming sessions and training montages. The middle stretch pivots to aerospace research and career doubt, while the romance accelerates and pays off in earnest across episodes 20–32.

Where to watch

• Rakuten Viki · Official title pageAvailability varies by region; check the platform.
• WeTV · Official title pageAvailability varies by region; check the platform.

Cast

Directed by Wang Zhi

• Yang Yang as Yu Tu
• Dilraba Dilmurat as Qiao Jingjing
• Pan Yueming as Guan Zai
• Hu Ke as Ling Jie

Your Watchlist

Should I watch?

• Assessed as having a strong female lead
• Assessed as having no love triangle
• Romance carries the main plot

Story traits

Romance

9 / 10

Angst

3 / 10

Comedy

6 / 10

Pacing

5 / 10

Traits and editorial notes are researched from published sources with AI assistance and editorially checked (how we review).

Tags

• Comedy
• Drama
• Romance
• Hidden identity
• Slow burn

Ending

The leads end together in a celebratory, low-angst finale.

Frequently compared with

• Love O2O
• Falling Into Your Smile
• Go Go Squid!
• Amidst a Snowstorm of Love

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