The King's Avatar

| Air: 2019.07.24 ~ 2019.08.30
| Episode: 40
| Cast: Yang Yang | Jiang Shu Ying | Lai Yu Meng

Ye Qiu is a veteran player who's been playing online game GLORY for more than 10 years. He leads his team, Jia Shi to win various competitions, also gains numerous MVP trophies. Even so, it's still enough for the management of his company. The president pushes him to do commercial work to increase the company's benefits. But, Ye Qiu only cares about competing, he never attends social or sponsorship events. The president finally replaces him with a young shot who's willing to be under the spotlight.

Heartbroken Ye Qiu decides to retire. He leaves the company and works as a network manager at a near internet cafe. There, he can play GLORY using a new account, Jun Moxiao. Jun Moxiao breaks records numerous times. Players from another guild ask him for help in exchange for rare materials for Jun Moxiao's weapon.

As Jun Moxiao's name raises fame, the professional world starts to distinguish the person behind that account. His old comrades and opponents motivate him to return. But, Ye Qiu wants to build his own team first.

This is the third story about e-sport/game I watch this year. First, Gank My Heart, then Go Go Squid. Frankly speaking, I was struggling to finish the first episode. It starts similar to the other 2 dramas, but TKA brings more focus on the game dynamic, to the point that the off-screen drama seems boring. 

The casts are pretty, but I think some are weird. Jiang Shu Ying's character as silly internet cafe boss doesn't suit her fragile and motherly look. Beautiful Lai Yi seems trying too hard to look enthusiast. It's annoying. Ye Xiu is too perfect for a 27 years old kid. He’s mature and composed. Seems like he’s flawless. Even when he’s blamed by others, he can keep his calm. Ckk ckk... it’s hard for me to accept it. Haha.

But, bear it till 10 episodes, the show gets better. The action is still the best part of the show, but each members’ backstory starts making sense.

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