I love Ryan Ding as Dongfang Bu Bai
I watch this version of The New Smiling, Proud Wanderer just because Ryan Ding is there as the legendary Dongfang Bu Bai. And today is Ryan Ding’s birthday so I write several reviews just for him. This series is my tenth Ryan Ding’s drama.
When Ryan Ding played Dongfang Bu bai, he was still a new actor but he already did a wonderful job as Dongfang Bu Bai. He has his own interpretation of Dongfang Bu bai and he did great. I am surprised that Ryan can play a villain perfectly.
To all people complaining why Dongfang Bu Bai is a male, I think all of you need to read the books first. Dongfang Bu Bai is a male that is being castrated just like an eunuch. Dongfang isn’t a female and at that time, there is no hormonal therapy or plastic surgery so his appearance should be still male. I am not completely blind when I watch this series. I have watched several versions before, and I also watch and read other Jin Yong’s works including the famous Condor trilogy. So if people still complain about Dongfang being male or female, please go back and read the books!
Okay I will be back to this series. Ryan Ding looks really young here but he already showcased his talent as a wonderful actor. He portrayed the charismatic Dongfang Bu Bai perfectly. I can feel his struggle, his pain, his emotion so well and I think he is much better that several actors that played Dongfang Bu Bai before. This is only my personal opinion. His acting outshines other co stars here including Ling Huchong.
Amongst Jin Yong main characters, Ling Huchong is my least favourite. He seems weaker than the antagonists including Dongfang Bu Bai. My favourite main characters from Jin Yong works is always Zhang Wuji because he is so strong. And my favourite character from The Smiling Proud Wanderer is Dongfang Bu bai. I am so happy that Ryan Ding was casted as Dongfang Bu Bai instead of Ling Huchong.
I will recommend this series to Wuxia fans and Jin Yong fans. Maybe they change the story quite a lot but the essence of the story is still the same and I enjoy my experience watching this version of Smiling Proud Wanderer. This is my second favourite adaptation after the 1984 version.
Story: 10/10
Acting/Cast: 10/10
Music: 10/10
Rewatch Value: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Happy Birthday Ryan Ding / Ding Yuxi. I hope you will be more successful in the future.
When Ryan Ding played Dongfang Bu bai, he was still a new actor but he already did a wonderful job as Dongfang Bu Bai. He has his own interpretation of Dongfang Bu bai and he did great. I am surprised that Ryan can play a villain perfectly.
To all people complaining why Dongfang Bu Bai is a male, I think all of you need to read the books first. Dongfang Bu Bai is a male that is being castrated just like an eunuch. Dongfang isn’t a female and at that time, there is no hormonal therapy or plastic surgery so his appearance should be still male. I am not completely blind when I watch this series. I have watched several versions before, and I also watch and read other Jin Yong’s works including the famous Condor trilogy. So if people still complain about Dongfang being male or female, please go back and read the books!
Okay I will be back to this series. Ryan Ding looks really young here but he already showcased his talent as a wonderful actor. He portrayed the charismatic Dongfang Bu Bai perfectly. I can feel his struggle, his pain, his emotion so well and I think he is much better that several actors that played Dongfang Bu Bai before. This is only my personal opinion. His acting outshines other co stars here including Ling Huchong.
Amongst Jin Yong main characters, Ling Huchong is my least favourite. He seems weaker than the antagonists including Dongfang Bu Bai. My favourite main characters from Jin Yong works is always Zhang Wuji because he is so strong. And my favourite character from The Smiling Proud Wanderer is Dongfang Bu bai. I am so happy that Ryan Ding was casted as Dongfang Bu Bai instead of Ling Huchong.
I will recommend this series to Wuxia fans and Jin Yong fans. Maybe they change the story quite a lot but the essence of the story is still the same and I enjoy my experience watching this version of Smiling Proud Wanderer. This is my second favourite adaptation after the 1984 version.
Story: 10/10
Acting/Cast: 10/10
Music: 10/10
Rewatch Value: 10/10
Overall: 10/10
Happy Birthday Ryan Ding / Ding Yuxi. I hope you will be more successful in the future.
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