You could watch a few eps to get a feel for the drama to see if it's something that will keep your interest. Also…
I had no idea who Xu Kai was until I saw him in Once Upon a Time on Lingjian Mountain. I was immediately impressed with his willingness to go all in and embrace the silliness of it all. Cross-dressing, BL, pulling faces. He did it all while maintaining leading man looks and aura.
I later watched dramas in which his characters started off cool and commanding, but that was just on the surface. Xu Kai was able to display great emotional depth as the series continued.
I don't follow Chinese pop music so I haven't developed a biased view in favor of actors like Lin Yuning. I don't have a thing for white-haired demons with heavy eye makeup. And I don't make a habit of watching variety shows. I judge an actor on their ability to bring a character to life.
Perhaps it's Xu Kai's ability to ground his characters in some form of reality, no matter the circumstances, that you find bland. As you said, it's a matter of taste.
a breath of fresh air after watching introvert meizhuyu in moonlit reunion 😆i never thought of reading the…
I think Xu Kai is talented enough to play all these roles to perfection so I'll get to enjoy him more often. Unfortunately, you might be out of luck for a while.
She's too old and he's too young and this series has the ick factor to it...
Xu Kai is 3 years younger than Gong Jun, but his pairing with Yang Mi in She and Her Perfect Husband was a joy to watch. May it's because she was a sort-of mother figure in this drama that made it feel icky.
I'm working my way through GJ's filmography and came across this drama. Maybe I'll give it a handful of episodes before committing more time.
the problem that I have with Kai is that his characters and acting is the same in every drama like every !! He…
Yoi must not have watched that many episodes of Falling Into Your Smile, As Beautiful as You, or Best Choice Ever. If you did, you'd see how well-rounded Xu Kai's characters are.
If you've watched ANY episodes of Arsenal Military Academy, Wonderland of Love, Once Upon a Time in Lingjian Mountain, Sword and Fairy or Dance of the Sky Empire, you'd know Xu Kai has real range.
I heard it's a double ml drama but then i heard it also has a fl so don't know what this is anymore. I don't care…
Xu Kai's been filming with the "other" male lead, the female "lead," his sister, and some bad guys. I'm going to be optimistic and say that our favorite actor will be a major player with significant screentime involving a variety of plot points. 🙏
Here's the trailer:
https://youtu.be/GJesgcf6DFs?si=_ylahEMwwA4ZeIQq
Beautiful costumes, stunning sets, great effects and stunts. Sweet couples. A memorable OST. Jokes about rough sex(!).
Some BTS
https://youtu.be/XNH_QBvgFko?si=3gw_xwAxNh2cGI9m
Tian Xiwei and Xu Kai on Hello Saturday:
https://youtu.be/KMXrkXxxWL4?si=j3V0f3hI_VGQofd5
I later watched dramas in which his characters started off cool and commanding, but that was just on the surface. Xu Kai was able to display great emotional depth as the series continued.
I don't follow Chinese pop music so I haven't developed a biased view in favor of actors like Lin Yuning. I don't have a thing for white-haired demons with heavy eye makeup. And I don't make a habit of watching variety shows. I judge an actor on their ability to bring a character to life.
Perhaps it's Xu Kai's ability to ground his characters in some form of reality, no matter the circumstances, that you find bland. As you said, it's a matter of taste.
There's more:
https://x.com/BucchiPilollinn/status/1991555858308960754?t=8n2Qm6Wn_cOMvaGqqmzZqA&s=19
https://x.com/cinemart_ent/status/1990732968412000743?t=lTGQCr8LQzvZMXdzqSzpoA&s=19
https://x.com/sosomystic/status/1990816381659394487?t=6uF23V3hGMLrfxB-NW2YpQ&s=19
https://x.com/xukaidaily7/status/1990820730460594625?t=A25c7SkNGNwjV7uHVsTpDA&s=19
I'm working my way through GJ's filmography and came across this drama. Maybe I'll give it a handful of episodes before committing more time.
If you've watched ANY episodes of Arsenal Military Academy, Wonderland of Love, Once Upon a Time in Lingjian Mountain, Sword and Fairy or Dance of the Sky Empire, you'd know Xu Kai has real range.