Just a random thought but watching the Mo Xiuyao cut, it occurred to me that Cheng Lei might be the only actor who doesn't make me cringe when he's acting out a scene where he's in pain. It feels natural. Same thing when he's angry, his voice sounds powerful, it never feels weak.
The last 8 episodes were amazing! Like literally if they didn't make episdoe 20-30 filler-like, it would have…
The novel spends even less time on Prince Annan, like two chapters at the end, not very important at all. So the fact the drama gave us 8 episodes is already quite amazing.
Unpopular opinion but this is by far Cheng Lei's best role😭 Wow I have no words.
I think it's his most movie-like one if that makes sense? The way it's shot and his (and everyone else's) acting... I loved his relationships and dynamics with everyone; they were all incredibly complex, subtle and unpredictable. People really are missing out just because it's a republican drama :)
That's not the main premise of the show at all. He's a boy for like two episodes, I think. Arguably, it was done…
Yeah, it baffles me that people keep harping on this thing. He even said it once that for survival, it's better if he's in child form for now. It's like when animals camouflage to appear non-threatening. Mind you, Li Shuang was already wary of him even if he was just a child, so just imagine if he were a full-grown adult.
These episodes are just soooo delicious, I keep replaying everything 50 times😩What I love especially is that it seems like it often happens that one person is emoting like crazy but then the other person is a blank wall so it can feel off and super frustrating that the emotions are one-sided but here, both Cheng Lei and Song Yi's acting is so good and expressive, making it easy for me to immerse myself in the scenes and emotions.
Btw. never thought I would get goosebumps from someone throwing candy lmao! The BGM is just so perfect to enhance the feelings.
I dropped this at the 1st eps bc the idea of a ruthless prince becoming so soft seemed weird to me. But I’m…
but why? i think that people are largely products of their environment and experiences. maybe he was this soft in the past or could have been, had the war or his position not hardened him. and so without his memories, he reverted to the self that isn't carrying the weight of those traumas and burdens.
Huh, I'm genuinely surprised by the comments in this section. My first introduction to Rowoon was recently through DWY and I was impressed by his acting and the liveliness of his facial expressions, considering that before that, I mostly knew (of) him as a pretty face. Watching his other dramas, I realized that he's surprisingly always been quite talented, and full of potential. (By the way, I do believe there is instilled prejudice in us and a tendency to be harsher on actors transitioning from being idols, especially if they have conventionally attractive features. Just some food for thought.)
Then I come here and see people say either that he lacks expressions or that he's overacting (within the same drama, mind) which perhaps seems a bit ironic but it's fine, it happens. (If you think about it a bit, that already tells you something, no?) I personally think Rowoon has shown enough talent and versatility in his short 4-year-old career (as a lead) and there's plenty of time and room for him to grow and show us even more. For those who suggest he should stick to the status quo - I'm a bit confused, I'd think that people would appreciate his willingness to challenge himself?
In any case, I hope we can all remember that acting is subjective, and individual preferences influence a lot how we perceive an actor's work. Acting is a form of art and interpretation. Comedy, in particular, is so subjective. I dare say it might be the hardest genre to pull off. I've always been bothered by people presenting their opinions as if they were objective facts. I also wish people would take the time to form their own judgments rather than being swayed by the opinions of others.
Anyway, I find the drama fun so far and not to be taken too seriously since that's quite obviously what the intention is (for now) and I look forward to future episodes!
Rowoon still keeps on playing ML from Destined with You. Same aloof, slow speaking amplua. Can he act something…
Y'all must be Rowoon-haters here for some unfathomable reason because every character he has played has been so different. I'm genuinely baffled that you even think this.
I see so many posts across social media that he just relies on his looks. I'm rewatching You Are My Glory and…
I think his micro-expressions are brilliant across all of his dramas that I've watched. Frankly, I believe a lot of people discredit him simply because of his looks and dismiss him as another "pretty boy" which must be so frustrating, especially when he's such a hard worker and perfectionist who puts his all into everything. Good looks can be a double-edged sword that way.
Episode 12 scene, did anyone else think they should have showered first? Since I remember Situ Moran had splashed…
Lol this is why I turn off my brain when I watch dramas, especially the ones that are set in the novel world. I recommend it for the best watching experience :P
Btw. never thought I would get goosebumps from someone throwing candy lmao! The BGM is just so perfect to enhance the feelings.
Then I come here and see people say either that he lacks expressions or that he's overacting (within the same drama, mind) which perhaps seems a bit ironic but it's fine, it happens. (If you think about it a bit, that already tells you something, no?) I personally think Rowoon has shown enough talent and versatility in his short 4-year-old career (as a lead) and there's plenty of time and room for him to grow and show us even more. For those who suggest he should stick to the status quo - I'm a bit confused, I'd think that people would appreciate his willingness to challenge himself?
In any case, I hope we can all remember that acting is subjective, and individual preferences influence a lot how we perceive an actor's work. Acting is a form of art and interpretation. Comedy, in particular, is so subjective. I dare say it might be the hardest genre to pull off. I've always been bothered by people presenting their opinions as if they were objective facts. I also wish people would take the time to form their own judgments rather than being swayed by the opinions of others.
Anyway, I find the drama fun so far and not to be taken too seriously since that's quite obviously what the intention is (for now) and I look forward to future episodes!