I always love how rational she always think and answer everytime she gets interviewed.
Agreed, but I think the pants were borrowed from a staff member (original costume was her huge skirt and she had to quickly find something else to wear for the promotional clips)
I suppose The Untamed is a bit of a legend to me. Got to episode 12, rewatched 12 on four separate occasions and could not continue. Heard great things about it, I suppose that comes later. Though it wasn’t bad, it just seemed kind of flat. Probably not my genre, but the leads did look good in their roles.
This is unrelated to the drama, I just noticed it and felt the need to comment.The flower things. Like wtf?? Why…
I’m pretty sure this is based on the same flower giving system on baidu, which has a weekly, monthly, overall ranking of celebrities including one for women, one for men, and one combined-fans vice flowers every week etc.
Hope douban rating raises by at least 0.1 then. If it can hit a 7 overall for this genre that’ll be considered good keeping in mind the stardom of the leads, fanbases, and anti fans plus the trends over the last year.
Also, a video mentioned that the reason 'Oath of Love' has been delayed for so long has to do with the big companies with ownership rights behind this drama.
Originally produced by Tencent, then sold to Mango TV. Because of the huge backlash and mess against the male lead in late 2019-2020, the drama was delayed. Later on, to summarize, Mango wants to prioritize the dramas that they produced to air first before the more lackluster airing period from September to the end of the year which covers the start of school for many people and basically the Chinese national pride period. However, to not offend viewers they set out an airing date for Oath of Love, which gives them face. Tencent would also not like it to compete with their currently airing dramas.
Not sure if it's true, but it seems wholly possible. But take it with a grain of salt I guess.
Either way, with Oath of Love's track record, I'm not believing it until the first episode airs-how many times has this happened?
Edit: I'm just saying^-didn't say it was true. And I'm not hating on XZ, he's fine.
What's worse with '𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐞' is that…
Actually, FIYS was completely trashed in China. Still has good viewership, though. A quick look on bilibili will tell you all you need to know. I know some people do like FIYS, but I would classify it as a completely different genre from YAMG. +, for better quality C-Dramas, I would say promoting YAMG is more beneficial that promoting FIYS overall.
Interesting that multiple times Jingjing's agency was shown to remove hashtags from Weibo's trending list. I never…
Weibo's resou (trending topics) Is known to be literally three-quarters bought anyways, and the Chinese government also makes sure to take up top trending when there are important events or news like the Hunan Flooding (and during those times, you see that no actors or entertainers dare take up topic space on trending and apologize publicly when it happens). So. This is also represented in the 2020 drama 'We Are All Alone' on iQiyi.
Let's not~ Acting is acting, actors are actors. I think with the current fandom messes it's better to keep to yourself and try to limit it to on-screen portrayals. Good for them if it ever happens, but it's their business.
Can someone give an objective summary of the good and bad points in this drama? Some have said that Wan Peng's acting is great and it's more realistic, but I personally do not know much about Wan Peng or this drama.
There's kind of an interesting phenomenon I want to point out about this drama on the Chinese Internet.
Background History: Around the start of this year and the end of last year, there's been more conversation about idol-acting and the level of acting among those born around after 1985 (usually, those above 35 are considered good actors). Many shows have been butchered by the public and have had horrible ratings. Though reception (e.g Tencent posting on Youtube) outside of China has definitely fared a lot better, basically in China's internet forums there's a lot more critique from audiences who want to demand more from directors/producers. (Ah, I forgot to mention-people are also now pulling in scriptwriters into the conversation. In the past, directors, and actors usually get the blame for an under-received drama).
Anyways, this has led to an influx of videos roasting/critiquing many dramas, whether historical or modern, and there's this perception of not liking anything that comes out from 流量 actors (megastars, actors with huge fanbases, usually with disputed acting skills).
Anyhow, as for the situation now:
Among the general public, the reception actually has been great for a drama coming out this year. Generally speaking, the chemistry isn't on fire-on fire (it's good), and the plotline and whatnot have not had a lot of critiques because it generally followed the book format. It's doing the best out of all dramas airing at the moment, and it's popular but not hugely popular like, say, Ashes of Love. Of course, its airing schedule bumped into the Olympics period and Hunan Floods too, which is unfortunate.
But among video platforms, normal critiquers haven't really said anything about the drama. Most critiques also rate this drama as '穩' or '平', which basically means stable, flat-these are very neutral words, and I've seen a label that says this isn't bad or magnificent. I thought about it and I think in the general scope if you're not interested in what the drama has to offer you can't say much bad about it, and yet you can't say it's on fire. I believe the general consensus is that people don't really know what to say about this drama, or are worried about what to say.
The first 8 episodes were good, but the next 8 dragged.
Haha, I thought the opposite! I felt that the first 10 episodes or so dragged and the later ones not so much (but still dragged). But it was fun so I didn't mind, but it's the first time I've seen someone bring this up. I appreciate that the show is only 32 episodes and 30 minutes each, but I think it could totally take out 5 episodes of content (not that much actually, considering there's like 20 episodes of draggy elements in other CDramas)
Dunhuang Desert Scenes are top-notch. I know some people aren't enjoying the extra focus on aerospace and Yu Tu in the recent episodes, but gosh is it interesting (though I also understand why it may be a bit boring). I especially like that phone conversation between Guan Zai, Sheng Jing, and Yu Tu over Yu Tu's view on his relationship with Jing Jing. The parallels between the would-be-couple and couple, as well as the highlighted silence-wow. Guan Zai's slight guilt is palpable. Also, these people actually do work, actually do work!
Excited for next week's episodes as the angst will finally end.
Edit: Those who have watched a bunch of C-Dramas-oh my gosh, they actually went to Dun Huang! I cannot get over this from episode 18. Also, I must say I do appreciate Yang Yang's acting more as the episodes go on.
I love the realistic undertones in this slightly whimsical set-up. Fluffy romances might not need to adhere to reality but at least have to fit the mold of either relatable/understandable/realistic/logical relationships.
I do have one criticism I feel is more apparent in the recent episodes: Target is not so clear (other than their relationship). It jumps from the huge intro of the game (which is the setup for their relationship, basically) for more than half of the drama. After that ends, it further elaborates on Yu Tu's story, where the focus has been on Jing Jing in the start. I suppose in the last seven episodes or so it focuses on their relationship/entertainment industry.
This kind of splits the drama into 3 -4 discernable contexts, which means certain sections can get boring depending on what you're getting into the drama for. it's been long complained by viewers why dramas can't stick to their original novels as that's what makes the fans happy,. I think they've done this very well so far and have added many more details I personally enjoy.
Still, it is understandable why attention span may not keep up. (I personally love the entire aspect of their relationship so it's not a huge problem for me.) Aerospace is a rarely explored industry in CDramas and I love that focus here. It is very refreshing, and the career thankfully has not been butchered yet, unlike some others.
Plus, I love seeing new sets, and no one has those aerospace sets. It's like that sigh when you realize another historical drama has shot in a room in Hengdian you've seen a million times-ah, the familiar yellow walls, the familiar reddish wood!
Actually 5 (edit: 8)-and it's the surge these three years or so(I guess it also just happens that a lot of fluffy…
Ah, me neither. I've watched Love O2O, GoGo Squid, and Crossfire in full, and now You Are My Glory.
I think I dropped Dt+A and Gank Your Heart after 1 episode or so (to me they seemed pretty generic) and I didn't continue the King's Avatar halfway. I guess as I don't play video games I didn't have that much interest. I also dropped Falling Into Your Smile because the plot seemed a bit all over the place with too many CDrama tropes, and I just personally didn't feel the chemistry.
By the way, if you're looking for a more gaming focused drama, I definitely recommend Crossfire. It was so fun to watch, and very touching too. Though both male leads have their stories outside of gaming, they don't take up too much time and help flesh out their characters. It was seriously a surprise gem, wish more people knew about it.
Might I say, that I really like how Yu Tu's character isn't some perfect high-up person. (Also, how there are no evil sub-leads) Even if he's been the best in everything since the start of his school days, reaching his 30s he faces the same problems as everyone else. Other than his career aspirations and problems, his personality isn't perfect either. I really think this was especially shown with his relationship with Xia Qing. Xia Qing is the one to ask him out, and he agrees. In his 20s, he aims to find someone who seems compatible to him in all ways in every aspect; to summarize, he's ticking off a checklist. Both Xia Qing and Yu Tu are independent people with pride. Both stick to their decisions first and foremost and are not very ready to sacrifice their future for the other. Realistically, Xia Qing's expectations aren't wrong, but both of them lead different paths. They inevitably break up, and in the second restaurant scene, Yu Tu does explain that he was too rushed in accepting the decision for them to be together. Xia Qing does want to reconcile with him, and now after many years, she is at least able to accept his career choice. However, Yu Tu has long moved on from that. Additionally, though I did feel bad for Xia Qing the way he was cold about their meetings after ten years, it was the right thing as he didn't leave her with any hope. Xia Qing leaves it there and that's good on her.
Meanwhile, both Jing Jing's ex and Xia Qing do come back for each of the leads, though it is not love that follows them as they think. but their pride being let down and the need for the validation or an unconscious superiority complex that is behind their motives. Plus, all of them aren't bad people and they have a lot of good qualities too.
Thanks for the article!
I love that there is not one annoying character.
Pan Yue Ming and Gao Lu are a brilliant supporting cast.
I love ‘Born to Be An Eagle’, definitely my favourite track. Simply ethereal when it played throughout the shots of Dunhuang.
Also, a video mentioned that the reason 'Oath of Love' has been delayed for so long has to do with the big companies with ownership rights behind this drama.
Originally produced by Tencent, then sold to Mango TV. Because of the huge backlash and mess against the male lead in late 2019-2020, the drama was delayed. Later on, to summarize, Mango wants to prioritize the dramas that they produced to air first before the more lackluster airing period from September to the end of the year which covers the start of school for many people and basically the Chinese national pride period. However, to not offend viewers they set out an airing date for Oath of Love, which gives them face. Tencent would also not like it to compete with their currently airing dramas.
Not sure if it's true, but it seems wholly possible. But take it with a grain of salt I guess.
Either way, with Oath of Love's track record, I'm not believing it until the first episode airs-how many times has this happened?
Edit: I'm just saying^-didn't say it was true. And I'm not hating on XZ, he's fine.
A quick look on bilibili will tell you all you need to know.
I know some people do like FIYS, but I would classify it as a completely different genre from YAMG.
+, for better quality C-Dramas, I would say promoting YAMG is more beneficial that promoting FIYS overall.
So.
This is also represented in the 2020 drama 'We Are All Alone' on iQiyi.
Acting is acting, actors are actors.
I think with the current fandom messes it's better to keep to yourself and try to limit it to on-screen portrayals.
Good for them if it ever happens, but it's their business.
Excited for the Monday update.
Background History:
Around the start of this year and the end of last year, there's been more conversation about idol-acting and the level of acting among those born around after 1985 (usually, those above 35 are considered good actors). Many shows have been butchered by the public and have had horrible ratings. Though reception (e.g Tencent posting on Youtube) outside of China has definitely fared a lot better, basically in China's internet forums there's a lot more critique from audiences who want to demand more from directors/producers. (Ah, I forgot to mention-people are also now pulling in scriptwriters into the conversation. In the past, directors, and actors usually get the blame for an under-received drama).
Anyways, this has led to an influx of videos roasting/critiquing many dramas, whether historical or modern, and there's this perception of not liking anything that comes out from 流量 actors (megastars, actors with huge fanbases, usually with disputed acting skills).
Anyhow, as for the situation now:
Among the general public, the reception actually has been great for a drama coming out this year. Generally speaking, the chemistry isn't on fire-on fire (it's good), and the plotline and whatnot have not had a lot of critiques because it generally followed the book format. It's doing the best out of all dramas airing at the moment, and it's popular but not hugely popular like, say, Ashes of Love. Of course, its airing schedule bumped into the Olympics period and Hunan Floods too, which is unfortunate.
But among video platforms, normal critiquers haven't really said anything about the drama. Most critiques also rate this drama as '穩' or '平', which basically means stable, flat-these are very neutral words, and I've seen a label that says this isn't bad or magnificent. I thought about it and I think in the general scope if you're not interested in what the drama has to offer you can't say much bad about it, and yet you can't say it's on fire. I believe the general consensus is that people don't really know what to say about this drama, or are worried about what to say.
I appreciate that the show is only 32 episodes and 30 minutes each, but I think it could totally take out 5 episodes of content (not that much actually, considering there's like 20 episodes of draggy elements in other CDramas)
Excited for next week's episodes as the angst will finally end.
Edit: Those who have watched a bunch of C-Dramas-oh my gosh, they actually went to Dun Huang! I cannot get over this from episode 18.
Also, I must say I do appreciate Yang Yang's acting more as the episodes go on.
I love the realistic undertones in this slightly whimsical set-up. Fluffy romances might not need to adhere to reality but at least have to fit the mold of either relatable/understandable/realistic/logical relationships.
I do have one criticism I feel is more apparent in the recent episodes: Target is not so clear (other than their relationship).
It jumps from the huge intro of the game (which is the setup for their relationship, basically) for more than half of the drama. After that ends, it further elaborates on Yu Tu's story, where the focus has been on Jing Jing in the start. I suppose in the last seven episodes or so it focuses on their relationship/entertainment industry.
This kind of splits the drama into 3 -4 discernable contexts, which means certain sections can get boring depending on what you're getting into the drama for. it's been long complained by viewers why dramas can't stick to their original novels as that's what makes the fans happy,. I think they've done this very well so far and have added many more details I personally enjoy.
Still, it is understandable why attention span may not keep up. (I personally love the entire aspect of their relationship so it's not a huge problem for me.) Aerospace is a rarely explored industry in CDramas and I love that focus here. It is very refreshing, and the career thankfully has not been butchered yet, unlike some others.
Plus, I love seeing new sets, and no one has those aerospace sets.
It's like that sigh when you realize another historical drama has shot in a room in Hengdian you've seen a million times-ah, the familiar yellow walls, the familiar reddish wood!
I think I dropped Dt+A and Gank Your Heart after 1 episode or so (to me they seemed pretty generic) and I didn't continue the King's Avatar halfway. I guess as I don't play video games I didn't have that much interest. I also dropped Falling Into Your Smile because the plot seemed a bit all over the place with too many CDrama tropes, and I just personally didn't feel the chemistry.
By the way, if you're looking for a more gaming focused drama, I definitely recommend Crossfire. It was so fun to watch, and very touching too. Though both male leads have their stories outside of gaming, they don't take up too much time and help flesh out their characters. It was seriously a surprise gem, wish more people knew about it.
Also Gank Your Heart, I know Wang Yibo's in it though maybe that's a bit low=key.
Thanks
That does follow the pattern though, of gaming+romance adaptations under Love O2O's guide.
Meanwhile, both Jing Jing's ex and Xia Qing do come back for each of the leads, though it is not love that follows them as they think. but their pride being let down and the need for the validation or an unconscious superiority complex that is behind their motives. Plus, all of them aren't bad people and they have a lot of good qualities too.