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I like this poster so much better, But it's such weird perspective- he has tiny hands! LOL On the other (tiny) hand there's no denying who is looming large. Very Nice.

Agreed.

They're kinda drab..

Oh. Okay. Thanks. I love him in xanxia. He's got impressive form.

Xianxia is physically demanding. Considering that he has not recovered from his injuries and his health is doubtful, it's not a good idea. And when has he taken time off?

Modern drama will not tax his body. All his energy can go into fabulous and surprising acting, not pain.

I find it interesting that all other actors have listed future projects they've been signed onto and yet his is completely empty. I have no idea what it means or how this works, but it is intriguing.

And yet she continued to sleep with him?
What has "hating" got to do with the character as written? If she is still sleeping with him while plotting revenge it does make her amoral and transactional in service to her revenge. It's not a sacrifice on her part.

I would like to see him in more modern dramas as well. I wonder if he has a choice. I imagine after a while historical romances become rather self-limiting for someone gifted and eager to broaden his range and diversify his characters. Hengdian is looking like a cage these days. I don't understand the mistreatment but this is "Revenge" so I'll just leave it at that and say we are worse off for the loss of the duality.

“The public is wonderfully tolerant. It forgives everything except genius.~Oscar Wilde

I really appreciate your thoughtful response, Thanks. I never even considered how it might look like a seriously diminished role, which would be such a waste.

I was attracted to this drama because ZLH would in effect be playing different roles. That's where the challenge is and where he shines. Now it's just another historical romance, nothing new here.

Justifying the idea that it's all because of the face change does not explain why he was originally meant to play both and then was dropped from the young role. It also makes production look weak in finding a clever way to deal with the face change, a pretty lame defence.

But none of it explains the unprofessional, disrespectful and contemptuous attitude towards ZLH in not even informing him that the young part was taken away from him behind his back, without explanation or negotiation. Those are just facts. It doesn't take a fan to find that contemptible. If production mistreated LYX that way, it would be just as contemptible.

It makes her character transactional and amoral.

Sorry for disturbing your playground. I thought all opinions were welcome on MDL as long as they were respectful.

LOL
He is gaunt, there is a difference.

His face looks gaunt. It's sharp and has lost its soft contours. I didn't expect that, 😕

Oh, so that's what it is. Very fitting.

Regardless of anything, I look upon it this way now, after learning about this brutal toxic culture: It's Zhang Linghe's life, his choices and it's all up to him. He will either end up a train wreck or triumphant. Or neither, Who knows?

As someone who loves his work, I just hope he gets to act the way he dreams of acting; it's his greatest passion I think. Otherwise it would be such a loss for him and us of finding jade.

It worked for me! His acting is memorable.

Very wise. And very cool. :) Thanks.

Update on the clip. I happened upon ZHL studio's version and it's definitely ZHL in white. Now I feel stupid. LOL. Sorry about that. I don't want to push conspiracies.

I'll keep that in mind. :)