Me too! Discovered him through that series. I loved his characterization and been a fan since then. I also remember having his character and Jung In-Sun's character as my crackship in there. Haha
Bank is a talented actor! I honestly don't know if it was a wise choice not to renew his contract with Ch7 as I feel like he was on his way to being one of their go-to praeks. Anyway, genuinely wishing him luck now that he freelances!
I'm not being pessimistic but I also feel like the last freelance actors that got to have bigger breakthroughs after deciding to leave their channel are just Baifern and Davika (they get to pick whatever role they want too so they could display their range). Like, don't get me wrong but the next generation of freelancers gets to be booked as well but seems to only play repetitive characters with almost the same plot (esp in GMMTV/Amarin where the freelance either only gets to play as the player ML for actors or the damsel FL for actresses). Also, take Kwan Usamanee as an example. She used to get so many interesting roles in Ch7 but the roles she got after leaving didn't give her skills and previous popularity (as a Ch7 star) justice. And now, she has returned to being a Ch7 actress (which I'm happy to see).
But really, Bank leaving Ch7 is sad especially after realizing we might not be getting a reunion of him and Anna Glucks anytime soon (sucks because they have such an apparent on-screen/koojin chemistry that can prolly still last if they got to star in one more lakorn).
I demand more scripts for Nana! I always knew she CAN act but she DEVOURED in Mask Girl. In that short screentime she had, her characterization of and portrayal as Kim Mo Mi had been very compelling. Her appearance was definitely one of the best thing to happen in the series. I have no words really! I just love how her eyes always change its depth depending on the role she plays (e.g. Mask Girl, Glitch, Into the Rings, The Swindlers).
Tbh, idk if it's just me but I always feel like despite being quite popular (given her idol background too), she's still underrated as an actress. This would sound very contradictory: I know she gets some good roles/scripts too but like, I honestly think she's still very much under the radar (for someone who can really act). I really hope her company finds her more scripts (and even better ones) in the future. She certainly has so much potential yet to be showcased. Like, give her more genres! Don't try to get too much romcoms for her. She can slay it because she can generate amazing chemistry with her partners and also has great comedic timing (like in Into the Rings). But give her more genre that would allow her to show her versatility as an actress further. An angsty role, a mellow slice of life, more revenge stuff with action, or even some dark comedy/romance! She has the beauty and talent if they only know how to give this woman better options.
Just discovered him in Moving. He deserves more main roles after this because he is definitely nailing his character.
Also, idk if it's just me but he has some resemblance with Wu Lei in Moving. Idk if it's just themoles or how his eyes twinkle when he see Huisoo but yeah, Moving's Bongseok is like Wu Lei's Ling Buyi in LLTG.
After Beloved Life, Reblooming Blue would have to be the next Victoria series that made me want to watch it the soonest. Aside from the interesting pairing, it also helps that the synopsis for it kinda have a Meet Yourself subtle vibe on it.
Speaking of which, I'm hoping Victoria and Li Xian could work in a project together!
His current profile picture does not do him any justice! He's very attractive in motion seeing him in Circle of Love. Watching him nailing such a domineering character also made me see how he needs to be in bigger lead roles instead of playing support roles or main but only in short webdrama. I can definitely see some potential in him as an actor!
I never really paid much attention to this actor's skills as an actor before. I started some of his works but never got to finish any. Phetra Nareumit has made me see his range as an actor though! He definitely embodied how you'd visualize a man of higher status could have been in that period. His voice tone in particular shines in the lakorn!
Definietly gonna start binge-ing more of his works soon!
This man is good looking! Although the Fai Luang was bad, I would have to say he was a decent actor (tbh, the whole cast were fine but the script itself was lacking). Hoping they'd upgrade him soon into a pra'ek!
I actually want to see him in more xianxia but I guess they have some other directions
He just did some but still hasn't aired! He was casted in the adaptation series for Condor Heroes (seems like just a special/short role though)! Also, Love and Sword (though this is technically a wuxia - not a xianxia).
Anyway, I do agree that he's taking a different route for his career. He is never considered a traffic/idol actor tbw but his recent works prove that he is moving even further away from dabbling into idol dramas. Tbh, I appreciate that he challenges himself with more serious roles and doesn't really care much whether he gets the top billing. Be it a supporting or guest role, he just grabs it once the opportunity knocks at his door (and I guess, that's basically how he manages to build connections and resources - despite not having enough traffic compared to liuliangs - which I think is admirable).
When will any of his new series be aired? He's been as busy as a bee starting and wrapping up projects after projects AND yet, it feels like I haven't seen him in a long time!
Beloved Life's Du Di would have to Victoria's best role yet! I love the character a lot and I am very much enjoying how Victoria is portraying it. Also like her chemistry with Yin Fang!
Yeah it works this way, since we kept going with the seasons we had to start from 1 each time instead of keep…
I also tried changing the no. of episodes for S3 to 31 episodes instead of 22 but it still isn't changed yet! What I do to lessen the confusion is to just take note like this: Ep. 1 (82).
But yeah, definitely a hassle to have so many seasons! I regret saying before how adding new title per season here on MDL was fine because now, it's a mess!
On another post, I previously said she resembled many beauties (especially LYF) but can I just mention another person who I think she really resembles? This time, it's the Korean actress Claudia Kim!
Anyway, I really can't wait to see WCR's series with YY!
This used to be subbed on Viu but seems like the license for it expired so I just watch the cuts of those I want to watch on YouTube. Just search the show's title and related clips would show up. They even have full clips of the cast's segments so it's easier to watch the parts you are interested in.
First work I've watched from her is Chinese Doctors and her character (alongside Ou Hao's) definitely carried the emotional arc in the movie. I only saw her in that little screentime but this beauty certainly has talent and potentials as an actress.
Edit: Just finished Better Days and this young actress truly deserves more! She is a remarkable actress!
I'm not being pessimistic but I also feel like the last freelance actors that got to have bigger breakthroughs after deciding to leave their channel are just Baifern and Davika (they get to pick whatever role they want too so they could display their range). Like, don't get me wrong but the next generation of freelancers gets to be booked as well but seems to only play repetitive characters with almost the same plot (esp in GMMTV/Amarin where the freelance either only gets to play as the player ML for actors or the damsel FL for actresses). Also, take Kwan Usamanee as an example. She used to get so many interesting roles in Ch7 but the roles she got after leaving didn't give her skills and previous popularity (as a Ch7 star) justice. And now, she has returned to being a Ch7 actress (which I'm happy to see).
But really, Bank leaving Ch7 is sad especially after realizing we might not be getting a reunion of him and Anna Glucks anytime soon (sucks because they have such an apparent on-screen/koojin chemistry that can prolly still last if they got to star in one more lakorn).
Tbh, idk if it's just me but I always feel like despite being quite popular (given her idol background too), she's still underrated as an actress. This would sound very contradictory: I know she gets some good roles/scripts too but like, I honestly think she's still very much under the radar (for someone who can really act). I really hope her company finds her more scripts (and even better ones) in the future. She certainly has so much potential yet to be showcased. Like, give her more genres! Don't try to get too much romcoms for her. She can slay it because she can generate amazing chemistry with her partners and also has great comedic timing (like in Into the Rings). But give her more genre that would allow her to show her versatility as an actress further. An angsty role, a mellow slice of life, more revenge stuff with action, or even some dark comedy/romance! She has the beauty and talent if they only know how to give this woman better options.
Also, idk if it's just me but he has some resemblance with Wu Lei in Moving. Idk if it's just themoles or how his eyes twinkle when he see Huisoo but yeah, Moving's Bongseok is like Wu Lei's Ling Buyi in LLTG.
Speaking of which, I'm hoping Victoria and Li Xian could work in a project together!
Definietly gonna start binge-ing more of his works soon!
Anyway, I do agree that he's taking a different route for his career. He is never considered a traffic/idol actor tbw but his recent works prove that he is moving even further away from dabbling into idol dramas. Tbh, I appreciate that he challenges himself with more serious roles and doesn't really care much whether he gets the top billing. Be it a supporting or guest role, he just grabs it once the opportunity knocks at his door (and I guess, that's basically how he manages to build connections and resources - despite not having enough traffic compared to liuliangs - which I think is admirable).
P.S. I don't have any beef against liuliangs.
But yeah, definitely a hassle to have so many seasons! I regret saying before how adding new title per season here on MDL was fine because now, it's a mess!
Anyway, I really can't wait to see WCR's series with YY!
Edit: Just finished Better Days and this young actress truly deserves more! She is a remarkable actress!