Lin Yun's portrayal of Shen Ranran was featured in Datawin Film and Television Observation article:

"Lin Yun, a post-95 actress recognized by Zheng Xiaolong, how wide is her career path as a 'long-distance running actress'? | Star Analysis" by author Da Fu and editor Hu Hu, published on April 6

source: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/mKpWNDP47TAFXE-RsGSyqg?poc_token=HNKv32mj4Y3y5_7TX0Qhp4zJbcbZNqE8GmIHGzI6

Some translated excerpts (translated by google, apologies for inaccuracies):

✨ "Not long ago, at the promotional event for the drama 'Winter Goes, Spring Comes,' director Zheng Xiaolong offered his insightful perspective on Lin Yun from an industry standpoint. Facing the camera, Director Zheng frankly stated, 'I think Ranran accurately reflects that era and her character setting. Some of her scenes are portrayed very delicately... especially her inner reactions, which are very clear, and the huge changes in her personality are also interpreted very well.' "

✨ "It has been observed that her portrayal of the newcomer Shen Ranran, with its stark personality contrast and solid growth arc, has become one of the hottest topics in the market recently, effectively boosting the show's popularity and audience engagement."

✨ "A closer look at the drama reveals that, as the plot unfolds, actress Lin Yun, through her nuanced acting, strong character contrast, and precise emotional expression, powerfully portrays Shen Ranran, a girl pursuing her dreams in Beijing, navigating real-life challenges and personal growth. Her performance is both externalized through subtle facial expressions and body language, and internalized through the character's resilient vitality, evoking deep empathy from the audience.

Just like the complete transformation from a naive young woman struggling in Beijing to an independent and clear-headed woman, tears become the symbol of Shen Ranran's awakening."

✨ "Lin Yun's unique crying scenes, combined with precise control of her eyes and micro-expressions, present Shen Ranran's growth journey, which is both broken and resilient, from multiple dimensions."

✨ "In a nearly six-minute long take of crying on a park bench, Lin Yun portrays the inner turmoil from feigned composure to the bitter resentment of being struck where it hurts, then to an uncontrollable outburst of sobs with bulging veins, finally finding peace and smiling through her tears with the guidance of her senior. With rich and coherent emotional layers, she realistically and poignantly depicts the hardships and helplessness of adults pursuing their dreams in reality. She holds her own against veteran actors in their scenes together."

✨ "Data shows that in the impression chart surrounding Lin Yun's 'acting skills,' 'delicate and layered' (23%) and 'vivid and authentic' (16%) are the dominant terms. Viewers were not captivated by melodramatic plots, but rather moved by her nuanced performance that balanced 'fragmentation and resilience.' These frequently used terms, departing from formulaic tropes, indicate that Lin Yun has developed the ability to delve into and ground herself in relatable, everyday life storylines."

✨ ". . . Lin Yun's portrayal of Shen Ranran, a 'wild grass girl,' is a challenge. Given the audience's impressions of her—tough on the outside but soft on the inside, resilient, kind, brave, outspoken, unwavering, and with a sense of brokenness—the difficulty lies in grounding her performance in three key areas: exposing the veil of the entertainment industry, reflecting the trauma of her family of origin, and mirroring the collective struggles of ordinary dreamers. By maintaining the "presence" of her acting (ensuring her performance possesses genuine emotional impact and dynamic vitality), the actress effectively tackled the various challenges she faced."

✨ "With solid and diverse scripts, Lin Yun is steadily moving towards becoming a high-quality, long-running actress who can handle multiple genres and maintain high value."

Thai (thread): https://x.com/TawArtsSU35/status/2043310645970702745

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