[1] The film was released in China on December 17, 2021 with a positive word-of-mouth, but suffered from controversy among Chinese netizens due to the style of the character designs, which affected the box office.
Despite struggles, including his father's accident and financial hardships, Gyun continues practicing while working in Guangzhou.
In the final round, Gyun attempts the impossible by aiming for the Sky Pillar, securing his team's victory.
A trailer for I Am What I Am attracted controversy on Weibo for being offensive due to the perceived exaggerated slanted eyes of the Chinese characters.
[13] In order to earn money for his father's medical treatment, Gyun, a nobody who comes to Shanghai for work, agrees to participate in the “Shanghai Fight Night” martial arts competition on behalf of the declining Chuanwu Kung Fu Gym, for which he has to overcome all the masters, prejudices and himself.