Interesting..! i used to watch the anime many years ago then i accidentally found C-drama in IQiyi with same name.
Never had high expectation because mostly drama adaptation from anime are worse than the original one.
But it changes my mind. I binge watch it and take a premium service to get more episodes when it's still airing that time.
Even i learn Go rules though i never play it. And discuss it with strangers on twitter about the games.
The actors is excellent. Especially chemistry between 2 ML (Shi Guang & Chu Ying). Chu Ying is such a good mentor and best brother and best friend of Shi Guang. I can't forget the last farewell scene.
I hope this drama would make Go popular in real life.