I have just discovered Chen Kun.Watching The Rise of the Phoenixes.Will mark this too.
so.. I usually only love LOTS of romance.. this one, there is "some" romance but not a lot.. and it's more about their relationships than a "love story".. not to mention he plays TWO roles (as twins) in this one (light spoiler below). It's subtle but decent imho. If you just watch this for Chen Kun's acting ALONE.. you won't be disappointed! I've watched it twice now!
I have just discovered Chen Kun.Watching The Rise of the Phoenixes.Will mark this too.
I mean.. he's obviously amazing in Rise of the Phoenixes.. but his range of acting in this one... truly prob one of the best Chinese actors ever imho!!
halfway through and REALLY want to love it... I kind of only love the IDEA of it, mainly because the FL is just not doing it for me :-( The chemistry between ML/FL is missing for me too!
The Erlang character so far for me leaves a lot to be desired... the guy is just kind of a poker-faced asshole. I'm only a few episodes in so far, but, he comes off this way and for no apparent reason... just his personality? ugh! At least (so far) other characters you can kind of see WHY they act the way they do. Erlang (other than being pressured to marry like everyone else)... I don't see a "reason" for his behavior/arrogance.
I really loved this! GREAT if you love a good politically-fueled drama with great acting, decent script, and some realistic/mature romance splashed in there. However... the end left an opening for an obvious Season 2. I wonder if one is planned or they just wanted to leave themselves an opening to consider one? hmmm
When the crown prince lifted her over that gold barrier, tended her wound etc... and just all their interactions even up to that point.. I kind of LOVE them together!! FL + 3ML for the win! ππ€